Park & garden · Samarkand
University Boulevard
The shady avenue between the old city and Russian Samarkand
Fast food · Samarkand
The Samarkand outlet of the international Dodo Pizza chain, serving pizza, snacks, desserts and drinks. About 450 m from Gur-e-Amir; open daily 09:00–midnight.
Dodo Pizza is an international pizza chain operating in several countries. Its Samarkand branch is on University Boulevard, about 260 m from the Amir Temur monument and 450 m from the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, which makes it an easy stop while exploring the centre.
Expect the chain's usual line-up of pizzas, snacks, desserts and drinks; reviewers say the quality matches Dodo outlets in other cities. Cards are accepted, and delivery is ordered through the chain's Telegram bot.
Information checked: October 2026. Prices and hours can change — call ahead before you go. We do not take bookings: contact the venue directly.
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