Tempo’s round-up of pizza places around Abu Dhabi.
Where: IL FORNO
What: Mediterraneo
Build: Mushroom, Onions, Green Pepper, Fresh Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Feta Cheese, Black Olives.
Comment: If authentic, Italian pizza is your calling then this is the place to go. A thin crusted pizza is served with generous toppings of condiments with just the right combination of feta and cheddar cheese. The herbs and spices on the pizza enhanced the flavor of the mushrooms, beef and olives. The pizza was only satisfactory but if you’re looking for a place with a different flavor then Il Forno will not disappoint you.
Recommendation: The pizza was true to its roots with a real Italian flavor and I would consider eating there again.
Rating: 4 stars
Where: PAPA JOHN’S
What: Super Papa’s Pizza
Build: Pepperoni, Italian beef, smoked turkey, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and black olives.
Comment: This American pizza chain is fairly new in the UAE, nevertheless it has captured the hearts of pizza lovers in the UAE, and for good reason too. Their rather large pizzas are so good that I could eat one on my own! The intense taste of pepperoni, beef and turkey, drenched in cheese had me wanting more. I’ve always had a soft spot for their cheese sticks and garlic sauce which did not disappoint me. The only problem I faced was that the food took too long to arrive but other than that, it was excellent.
Recommendation: Would not want to wait that long for my meal again, but otherwise food was great.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Where: PIZZA HUT
What: Super Supreme
Build: Cheese, tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, pure beef, mushroom, green pepper, onion, black olives.
Comment: This establishment has been a favorite of people around the world, with their innovative ideas and ever-changing menu; I never know what surprise awaits me each time I step into the restaurant. They have however managed to maintain the taste and flavor of their all-time favorites which their loyal customers love. My meal was not disappointing but it wasn’t mind blowing either, I felt the taste was too commercial and the salad bar too limited.
Recommendation: Have been eating over the years and my loyalty remains!
Rating: 4 stars
Where: PIZZA LAND
What: Cheese Lover’s
Build: Mixture of finest mozzarella, edam, parmesan, cheddar, and blue cheese sprinkled with basil.
Comment: Pizza Land is an old pizza chain in the UAE though not many people have heard about it. I had ordered the cheese lover’s pizza which consists of five kinds of cheeses blended together. The moment I took a bite of my slice, I was in heaven. The cheeses complement each other and the best part about their pizzas in my opinion is their bread; it’s always so soft and fresh it almost melts in my mouth.
Recommendation: Great pizza, already looking forward to my next time there!
Rating: 4.5 stars
By Saniya Ali
