A slice of the action: 800 Pizza returns to Abu Dhabi

The home-grown chain has reopened its Reem Island branch

800 Pizza has returned to the capital after reopening its Reem Island branch. Instagram / 800 Pizza

If you've missed that signature margherita con bufala, then we have some very good news for you.

800 Pizza has reopened its Abu Dhabi branch, bringing its thin, crispy bases back to diners in the capital.

The Reem Island restaurant, in Paragon Bay Mall, closed last year, but opened its doors once again at the end of May.

“We are all very excited to be back in Abu Dhabi. Our iconic pizzas have seen great success with Dubai’s residents and we love delivering to our Abu Dhabi locale," said founder Alessandro D’Ubaldo.

"During these trying times, we promise to continue providing seamless, hygienic deliveries and only the freshest pizzas to your doorstep."

800 Pizza, which has six branches in Dubai, changed hands on its Abu Dhabi restaurant, moving from a franchise operator back to the company directly.

To celebrate 800 Pizza's return to Abu Dhabi, customers can get a 20 per cent discount on their first three orders made at 800pizza.com.

The first branch of the chain opened in Al Barsha in 2007, with a menu founded on bringing authentic Roman pizzas to the Emirates.

It's known for options such as its truffle pizza, scattered with shavings of the aromatic fungus, as well as pasta dishes, salads and desserts.