Timber Pizza (photo by Barred in DC)

Last Updated July 30, 2022

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Nearly everyone loves pizza, though people are skeptical often about pizza in DC. But there are plenty of options (though pricier than some want to pay). In July 2022, I ran a long poll thread-results summarized below (% based on only those whove’eaten

Prices for 1 topping pizza (size indicated). Not including tip + tax. Other Pizza types available

Gold Tier

• Andy’s Pizza (Shaw/U St, Navy Yard with Atlas Brew Works, Adams Morgan, NoMa with Streets Market)
  • NY Style
  • $25 (18″)
  • $4.32 slices
  • $10 2 slice & a beer 3-6p non-game days in Navy Yard. $12 11a-3p M-F when there’s no day game.
  • 60% say one of best in DC; 94% are fans. 61% have eaten
• Timber Pizza (Petworth)
  • Neapolitan-ish style
  • Mobile ovens at farmers markets and other places around town
  • $14.50 (10″)
  • 44% say one of best in DC; 93% are fans. 61% have eaten
• 2Amy’s (Cathedral Heights)
  • Neapolitan
  • NO DELIVERY
  • $18.25 (12″(?)) (Margherita) (price may include service)
  • 43% say one of best in DC; 89% are fans. 64% have eaten
• Menomale (Brookland, NoMa)
  • Neapolitan  (DOP certified). Roman style available at NoMa
  • NO DELIVERY
  • $16 (12″(?)) (Margherita)
  • 47% say one of best in DC; 91% are fans. 31% have eaten
• Vace Italian Deli (Cleveland Park)
  • own style, thinner crust
  • NO DELIVERY
  • $14.75 (14″), $16 (16″)
  • $2.50 slices.
  • Since 1976. Not open for Sun dinner
  • 43% say one of best in DC; 89% are fans. 32% have eaten
• Pupatella (Dupont, soon in Cap Hill, also locations in Virginia)
  • Neopolitan
  • NO DELIVERY (in DC)
  • $16.75 (11″) (Margherita)
  • 38% say one of best in DC; 87% are fans. 48% have eaten
• Wiseguy Pizza (PQ/Chinatown, Navy Yard, Foggy Bottom-open during school year)
  • NY Style
  • $26  (18″)
  • Slices available
  • 35% say one of best in DC; 88% are fans. 73% have eaten

Silver Tier

• All Purpose (Shaw, Navy Yard)
  • Jersey-Style, deck-oven
  • $18-20 (12″)
  • 31% say one of best in DC; 88% are fans. 71% have eaten
• Slice Joint at The Roost (Capitol Hill)
  • NY Style, and square Detroit-ish square/rectangular
  • $21 (16″) , $27 (20″), $29 (Detroit-ish square)
  • $4-5.50 slices
  • 30% say one of best in DC; 88% are fans. 23% have eaten
• 2 AM Adams Morgan Jumbo SliceJumbo Slice
  • ~$8 for slice
  • 30% say one of best in DC; 77% are fans. 85% have eaten
• Stellina Pizzeria (Union Market Area, Mt Vernon Triangle)
  •  “Neo-Neapolitan”
  • $16 (10″) (Margherita)
  • 30% say one of best in DC; 83% are fans. 40% have eaten
• Ivy & Coney (Shaw)
  • Detroit Style
  • $23  (+$4 for pepperoni, or $6 for Italian Beef)
  • NO DELIVERY
  • 30% say one of best in DC; 80% are fans. 22% have eaten
• Red Light (14th Street) / Little Beast (Chevy Chaseish)
  • Detroit Style
  • $19  (+$2 pepperoni). $2 cheaper at Little Beast
  • 28% say one of best in DC; 80% are fans. 33% have eaten
• Emmy Squared (Shaw, Navy Yard)
  • Detroit Style
  • $16 (for basic). Several options $15-25)
  • Chain started in NYC
  • 27% say one of best in DC; 83% are fans. 54% have eaten
• Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza (Friendship Heights)New Haven-style
  • $8.75 (10″), $17.50 (14″), $22.50 (18″). Specialty pizzas 33%ish more
  • $3-$4 slices available
  • 26% say one of best in DC; 80% are fans. 54% have eaten
• Sonny’s (Park VIew)
  • Sicilian-style
  • $24 (tomato), $28 (cheese), $32 (pepperoni), $32-34 (speciality pies)
  • Whole pies with 8 slices and serve 3-4
  • $4-$4.50 slices available
  • 25% say one of best in DC; 81% are fans. 34% have eaten
• Etto (14th St/Logan)
  • Neapolitan-style
  • $17 (12″(?)) (Margherita)
  • 25% say one of best in DC; 83% are fans. 27% have eaten

Bronze Tier

• il Canale (Georgetown)
  • Neapolitan style
  • $15 (12″(?)) (Margherita)
  • 23% say one of best in DC; 82% are fans. 31% have eaten
• Duccini’s (Adams Morgan)
  • Best Cheap Delivery Pizza in DC
  • Delivery w/in 4  miles (appears to deliver as far east as 6th St NW and far west as 26th St NW. As far north as Monroe St NW)
  • $14.24 (12″), $16.59 (14″), $17.74 (16″)
  • Slices available in person. Since 1988.
  • 21% say one of best in DC; 70% are fans. 51% have eaten
• Comet Ping Pong (Chevy Chase/Forest Hills)
  • New Haven-style
  • $12.95 for 1 topping (10″), $17-19 for most specialty
  • 20% say one of best in DC; 84% are fans. 48% have eaten
• Lupo Pizzeria (14th St/Logan)
  • “Authentic Italian Pizza” Brick-oven style
  • $17-20 pizzas
  • 18% say one of best in DC; 81% are fans. 23% have eaten
• Pizzeria Paradiso (Dupont, Georgetown, Spring Valley)Neapolitan style
  • $15 (9″), $22 (12″) (Margherita)
  • 18% say one of best in DC; 78% are fans. 70% have eaten

Strong Results, But Not Enough People Eaten / Up and Coming

• Della Barba Pizza (Ivy City location currently closed, Cap Hill coming)CURRENTLY CLOSED
  • NY Style, Nonna, Napoli, Sicilian, Detroit, Chicago Styles available
  • 2021 Prices: NY Style-$22 (16″), $29 (20″); $29 Detroit; $33 Napoli-Nonna, $31 Sicilian, $36 Chicago Deep Dish
  • 54% say one of best in DC; 87% are fans. 11% have eaten
• Martha Dear (Mt. Plesant)
  • Neopolitan-style made with naturally leavened sourdough
  • $16 for classic; $22-23 w/ toppings (12″)
  • NO DELIVERY
  • Closed Mon-Tues
  • 48% say one of best in DC; 88% are fans. 17% have eaten
• Side Door Pizza (Navy Yard)
  • Detroit Style
  • $24 (+$2 for pepperoni) (10×14″). Other options $27-30.
  • Attached to Scarlet Oak
  • 35% say one of best in DC; 83% are fans. 17% have eaten
• Bacio (Bloomingdale)
  • Unclear style
  • $13.20 (10″), $17.20 (14″) (cheaper for takeout and when you call or order in-person)
  • 35% say one of best in DC; 84% are fans. 17% have eaten
• Motown Square (Shaw virtual food hall)
  • Detroit Style
  • $26 (+$2 for pepperoni, +$4 for Tibs/Ethiopian). Half pizzas avaialble ($14-$16)
  • $4.25-$4.75 slices available
  • Open Thu-Sun nights
  • 34% say one of best in DC; 77% are fans; 12% have eaten
• Slice & Pie / Lucy (14th St/U St)
  • NY Style mostly, some Detroit and Sicilian style
  • $26 (NY Style, likely 18″) + $28 Sicilian + $32 Detroit style
  • $4-5 slices, $5.50 Detroit style
  • 30% say one of best in DC; 76% are fans. 12% have eaten
• A Baked Joint – Teresa’s Pizza (Mt Vernon Triangle)
  • Pizza dinner only Wed-Sat. Otherwise, not a pizza spot
  • foccacia starter?
  • $21
  • 23% say one of best in DC; 80% are fans. 16% have eaten

Other Notable Ones Mentioned:  Anafre, Old City Market, Nicoletta, We The Pizza, Mozzeria, Union Pie/Union Stage,  Pi Pizzeria, RedRocks

Cheap Delivery Options (your mileage may vary): Mama’s, Sicilian Pizza, Ledo, Pizzeria La Angelico, Pizza D’Oro, Pizza Walay