Move-over NYC-style, Detroit-style pies are in town.
An Emmy Squared Pizza Riyadh pop-up has taken over Via Riyadh and we can definitely smell the cheese.
The Saudi food scene is expanding is rising like pizza dough and it is not a surprise.
The capital city of Riyadh alone has welcomed Zuma, Spirito, and Pret A Manger is the past few months.
Now, the Emmy Squared Pizza Riyadh pop-up has joined in the fun and extended its stay in the capital.
First announced in April, the exclusive pop-up was supposed to last for one week only. Following a successful debut in the ever lush Via Riyadh, though, the pop-up has been open for an entire month now.
Set to end in June, the pop-up is offering a fun Eid Al-Adha special for the little ones. Get half a pizza and milkshake for SAR65.
So grab your stretchy pants and get ready to dig into Detroit-style square ‘zas. Here is everything to know about the cool hap.
Emmy Squared Pizza Riyadh pop-up 2025
Emmy Squared Pizza opened its first location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2016, introducing its one-of-kind pizza to the world. Emmy currently has 26 locations and counting. The restaurant combined a New York style grandma pie with a Detroit style pizza and then added a dose of culinary creativity
Announced via the official Instagram page of Emmy Emmy Squared Pizza Saudi, the pop-up has brought the restaurant’s iconic fluffy focaccia-like dough to one of the hottest beats in town.
This is Emmy Squared Pizza’s first Saudi appearance following the closure of its Jeddah Yacht Club location last August.
Emmy Squared Pizza Riyadh pop-up location
Get ready to drive all the way to Al Hada because the pop-up will be taking over the ground floor of VIA Riyadh. Its right across the pond from the literary haven, Le Deux Magots.
Emmy Squared Pizza Riyadh pop-up dates
You will be able to tuck into the square, waffle fries, milkshakes, and Le Matt Burgers until Thursday, June 10.
Emmy Squared Pizza Riyadh pop-up reservations
You can book your Emmy Squared Pizza Riyadh pop-up table via coolinc.com.
Emmy Squared Pizza Riyadh pop-up menu
Emmy Squared Pizza is known for its signature post-bake sauce stripes and creative toppings that blend the classic with the bold. Their red and white pizzas range from the spicy-sweet Colony² (Ezzo pepperoni, pickled jalapeños, honey) to the indulgent Big Ang (meatballs, ricotta, banana peppers) and the earthy Angel Pie (mushrooms, truffle cream). Other standouts include the fiery Hot Chicken, the savory Good Paulie, and even a pizza-inspired twist on a burger with Le Burger.
Beyond pizza, the menu includes fresh salads, hearty sandwiches on pretzel buns, and standout burgers—most notably, the Le Matt Burger, a double-stacked, cheese-loaded beast with their signature sauce.
In short: come hungry, because the choices are deliciously overwhelming.
Food and Saudi
The Kingdom shares a very special relationship with food. In Riyadh, VIA Riyadh is constantly doing something foodie and fun for you to nosh down. It recently hosted the second edition of the Al Mishraq Ramadan Tent as well as the Eats and Beats festival. It was also the site of Berenjak‘s uber successful pop-up.
Until Thu Jun 10. VIA Riyadh, Al Hada, coolinc.com.
