10 best pizzas in Abu Dhabi
10 Comments 31 January 2012
Sometimes, only a pizza will do. Maybe you like yours served in a fancy restaurant, with gourmet ingredients artfully strewn across the top of an ultra-thin, wholesome base. Maybe you like things a little more basic, stuffing down a thick slice smothered in stringy mozzarella while you watch OSN Sports. Or perhaps your favourite thing to do is just rip off a fat, chewy crust, dunk it in tomato ketchup and devour it in one bite. Whatever your preference, we feel ya. We’ve eaten pizza of all shapes, sizes and varieties this week, and picked 10 of the best for your delectation. Enjoy (and don’t forget to renew your gym subscription).
Pappagallo
Best for: Italian-style alfresco dining
We ate: Pappagallo Pizza
The pizza: The standout pizza is the Pappagallo, which comes heaped with tomatoes, smoked duck breast, capsicums, pine nuts, spinach, mozzarella and blue cheese. This sensational signature pizza is a great choice if you are wanting to try something a little bit different, as the duck has a rich flavour and the pine nuts and blue cheese add depth to each bite. The sizing of the pizzas at Pappagallo is pretty generous, probably about right for one person with a big appetite.
The rest: We love the alfresco dining area of Pappagallo for its warm ambience and the feeling of being on holidays in a small Italian village. The well-balanced menu boasts a wide range of different pizzas as well as a number tasty side dishes – our top pick is the caprese salad, which is comprised of layers of thick and tasty buffalo mozzarella stacked with fresh tomato, fresh basil, grilled zucchini and eggplant, all topped off with a generous drizzle of neat balsamic vinegar. If you think you can find room for it all, or a large group of you are sharing, order the bruschetta and the calamari too, which make great accompaniments.
Price: Dhs90 for Pappagallo pizza
Do they deliver: No
Mark out of ten: 8/10
Le Méridien, Tourist Club Area (02 644 6666)
User reviews:
-
Posted by: Michele on 17 Feb ' 13 at 06:00
Pappagallo is definitely NOT a fantastic pizza.
I warmly suggest you to try "Il Pizzaro" (www.pizzaro.me) or Italianissimo at Boutik Mall (www.italianissimollc.com). Very fresh ingredients in both the places, authentic italian style dough and delivery service.
I am italian too, so i know what I am talking about :-p -
Posted by: just me on 05 Nov ' 12 at 12:37
Olivella, in Mark's And Spencer for me is the best I've had in AD....and I think I've tried them all lol, Delicious and not crazy expensive like some other places around! YUM!
-
Posted by: Jan on 22 Oct ' 12 at 14:41
Papa. Johns
-
Posted by: Francesco on 13 Sep ' 12 at 12:37
best pizza in Abu Dhabi is Biancorosso. Ask to the Italians like me...
-
Posted by: REL on 27 Aug ' 12 at 10:16
I didn't like Biancorosso, the ingredients they had weren't that fresh. Went for lunch during the weekend.
-
Posted by: Zoey on 29 Jul ' 12 at 14:47
Ever tried Yas Viceroy?? Magerritta there is FA BU LOUS and all other restarounts are awesome. Its 5 star
-
Posted by: Kevin on 21 Jul ' 12 at 13:58
Olivella - Marks and Spencer Mall
Best pizza in Abu Dhabi & fantastic value! -
Posted by: David on 13 Jul ' 12 at 07:28
I agree with an earlier posting by one of your readers. Olivella's at Marks n Spencer has excellent pizza. I love the simplicity of the margarita they have, with buffalo cheese and baby tomatoes, and enough tangy sauce, very thin crust. Delish! Ive had a couple of their other pizzas, also fab. and great prices!
-
Posted by: Georgina on 25 Jun ' 12 at 10:35
Try Pizzeria Olivella at the Marks & Spencer Centre (they deliver too). Just opened up a few weeks ago. It's unbelievably adorable- like stepping into an Italian time-warp. Great vibe.
I reckon they have the best pizza in Abu Dhabi by far- proper Italian style: thin, light crust, really nice toppings (my fav is the Maharaja).
This is an essential must try in Abu Dhabi for any pizza lover.
-
Posted by: Stefan on 07 May ' 12 at 05:49
You haven't tried APi CAE Gourmet yet??!!, is located in Khalidiya Tower behind Veneto and NBAD Corniche Branch. Our italian team is creating the most delicious dishes from Insalata's to Pizzas and Italian Biscotti. Now we have Real Pizza in Abu Dhabi.
