Craving pizza? These 13 Abu Dhabi pizza spots deliver everything from quick slices to slow, wood-fired classics done properly
There is a moment when you stop pretending you will eat light and just order the pizza. It is not regret, it is clarity. Good dough, proper sauce and a generous layer of cheese still win every time. And across Abu Dhabi, these are the best pizza spots that make that decision feel very, very easy.
Slice45
Slice45 built its name the long way, through pop-ups, queues and word of mouth. Now it has landed in Khalidiya with a proper home, and it feels like it belongs. The pizzas lean New York in spirit, with a crisp base and toppings that don’t try too hard. It is simple, confident and very easy to come back to. Find out more here.
Location: Makani Khalidiya Garden
Time: 5pm to 11pm
Contact: @slicefourtyfive
Talea by Antonio Guido
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Talea brings a bit of theatre to the table, but the food holds its own. Led by Chef Antonio Guido, the menu leans into family-style Italian cooking with a refined edge. The pizzas sit alongside handmade pastas, all served in a setting that feels suitably grand. It is the kind of place where dinner quietly turns into an occasion.
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, W Corniche Road
Time: Tuesday to Sunday, 12:30pm to 10:30pm
Contact: (02) 690 7999, mandarinoriental.com
Verso
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Verso is one of those places that gets the basics right and then quietly overdelivers. Set inside Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, it leans into classic Italian comfort, with pizzas that arrive crisp, generous and full of flavour. The dough has that proper bite, the toppings are balanced, and it all feels easy in the best way. Come for the pizza, stay for the tiramisu and the kind of laid-back energy that turns lunch into a long one. Read our review.
Location: Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche
Time: Daily, 12pm to 11pm
Contact: (02) 510 1234
Villa Sélène
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Villa Selene at Yas Links is all about slowing things down and doing things properly. The pizzas stick to tradition, with thin bases, balanced toppings and that slight char that tells you it has been done right. It feels relaxed, a little removed from the rush, with golf course views that stretch the whole experience out. Come hungry, take your time, and order more than one.
Location: Yas Links, Yas Island
Time: Daily, 12pm to 11pm
Contact: (054) 990 4246
Villa Toscana
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Villa Toscana feels like a short escape to Italy without leaving the Corniche. The space leans warm and classic, and the menu follows suit with regional dishes done properly. The pizzas are traditional, balanced and exactly what you expect from a place that takes its Italian roots seriously. Go hungry and stay a while.
Location: Nation Towers, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, W Corniche Road
Time: Daily, 12pm to 3pm, 7pm to 11pm
Contact: (02) 694 4553, villatoscana-abudhabi.com
Pitfire Pizza
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Pitfire is one of those spots you find once and then keep going back to. It sits quietly by the water, but the pizzas do all the talking. The sourdough base hits that sweet spot between chewy and crisp, and the toppings lean generous without tipping into chaos. Order the Truff Daddy if you are in the mood to commit, or keep it classic and still win.
Location: Waterfront Tower, Al Zahiyah
Time: Monday to Thursday 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 12am
Contact: (02) 236 6903
SOLE Ristorante
Sole has always done Italian well, but the wood-burning oven changes the game. It brings that proper smoky depth you want from a Neapolitan pizza, the kind that leaves a slight char and a lot of flavour. The setting at Etihad Towers does not hurt either. This is where you go when you want your pizza with a side of polish.
Location: SOLE Ristorante, Podium Level 1, Etihad Towers, W Corniche Road
Time: Daily, 12:30pm to 10pm
Contact: (02) 811 5666, @sole.conradetihadtowers
ZaZa Slice
ZaZa Slice has made the jump from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, and it arrives with a solid reputation. It keeps things casual with a proper New York by-the-slice setup, so you can grab and go or stay a while. The menu covers all the crowd favourites, from truffle-heavy options to clean, classic combos. It is quick, easy and hits the spot.
Location: Al Qana, Rabdan, Al Maqta
Time: Monday to Thursday 10am to 1am, Friday to Sunday 10am to 2am
Contact: @zazaslice
Marmellata
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Marmellata does not shout for attention, but it earns it. Tucked away in Mina Zayed, it serves pizzas that feel thoughtful, from the dough to the toppings. There is a local touch here too, with ingredients like Liwa figs and desert-grown mushrooms. It is low-key, full of heart and very hard to forget.
Location: Shop 25-A, Mina Zayed
Time: Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 8:30pm
Contact: (055) 802 9355
Paradiso
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Paradiso leans a little more dressed up, but it still knows its way around a good pizza. The menu runs from classic to indulgent, with seafood and truffle options sitting comfortably alongside the staples. Add in Yas Bay waterfront views and you have a dinner that stretches longer than planned. It is a safe bet for a night out that feels like one.
Location: Yas Bay, Yas Island
Time: Daily, 12pm to 11pm
Contact: (050) 437 2869
Pizza Di Rocco
Pizza Di Rocco keeps things traditional and gets it right. The pizzas come out of a Neapolitan-style oven with that familiar blistered crust and airy base. It is mostly a delivery game, but the quality holds up from box to table. Reliable, consistent and easy to order when the craving hits.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Contact: (800) 76226
Antonia
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Antonia does pizza by the slice, Roman-style, and does it very well. The square cuts make it easy to mix and match, which is half the fun. The base has that sourdough bite, the toppings are generous, and the beachside setting seals the deal. It is casual, busy and exactly what you want after a swim.
Location: Mamsha Al Saadiyat; Galleria Mall and Yas Island
Time: Daily, midday to 11pm
Contact: antoniarestaurant.com
Dino’s Bistro Italiano
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Dino’s keeps things simple and approachable. The menu covers all the familiar pizzas, plus a few that spark debate, like Hawaiian and white pies. It is affordable, easy-going and good for when you just want something satisfying without overthinking it. Sometimes that is exactly the point.
Location: Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Time: 12pm to 11pm
Contact: (02) 307 5551
Marco’s Italian
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Marco’s Italian brings a slightly glossier take on the classics. Backed by Marco Pierre White, the menu leans into coastal Italian flavours with a polished finish. The pizzas are well made, with options for gluten-free if needed. It is a good pick when you want comfort with a bit of flair.
Location: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Time: 12pm to 10:30pm
Contact: (02) 654 3238, @marcosabudhabi
Prego’s Abu Dhabi
Prego’s is one of those dependable spots that always delivers. The pizzas come out of a wood-fired oven with that familiar crisp base and melted finish. Add in the terrace views, greenery and sea beyond, and it ticks more than one box. Easy, relaxed and worth settling into.
Location: Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Time: 12pm to 12am
Contact: (02) 697 9000
