Best pizza in Washington DC

133 people recommend, 19 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Andy's recommend it, and some call it the best pizza in town. Andy's has more than one outlet and most comments do not say which one: some name the Adams Morgan location shown here, and some single out the Shaw one. Some praise the crust. Caveats: some say delivery is unreliable, one thinks the NoMa branch gets less care than another, and a diner calls it overrated.

Adams Morgan

31 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Wiseguy recommend it, and several call it a good New York-style slice; a few single out specialty pies such as the tikka masala and chicken parmesan. Wiseguy has more than one outlet and most comments do not say which one; a commenter vouches for the Massachusetts Avenue one shown here. Several say quality has slipped over time, one says the flavors no longer rotate, and a diner is not a fan.

Chinatown

21 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Timber recommend it, and several name it among their favorites. A couple name it when asked for wood-fired pizza, and one calls it one of the few original Upshur Street spots still around. A few say another place is better, naming ANXO or Pupatella, and one says its crust misses the mark.

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Most people who mention 2 Amys recommend it, and several single out its Neapolitan-style pizza. A few point to it for a meal near the National Cathedral, and one calls it the go-to spot in Cathedral Heights while another calls it the only good option nearby. Caveats: a couple find it costly for what it is, one says the oven can get overcrowded, and one calls it acceptable.

Cathedral Heights

18 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Red Light recommend it, and several praise its Detroit-style pizza; three call it the top choice, amazing or top tier. One names the 14th location as fantastic and one praises its cheese bread. One calls it sloppy and greasy though they love it.

14th

17 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Nearly everyone who mentions Boogie & Peel recommends it, and many point to its inventive or unusual pies. Four praise the Big Mac or Reuben pizzas and two like the crust. The menu also has a Detroit-style pie that one diner likes; one notes the pies are not sold by the slice and one mentions strong happy-hour deals.

Dupont

17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention 90 Second Pizza recommend it, and many praise it as good value. A few say it is good pizza beyond the price, including one who says it looks touristy but is actually good. 90 Second has more than one outlet and most comments do not say which one; the Wisconsin Avenue outlet in Georgetown shown here is the one a couple of commenters point to. A couple find the wait too long, and a couple suggest asking for a longer bake.

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Slice & Pie recommend it, and a couple single out its New York-style pie. It has more than one outlet: a few comments name the Florida Avenue and 14th Street one shown here, while two route suggestions name Union Market. Several include it on suggested pizza walking routes, and one calls it awesome pizza close to the park. Caveats: one calls it mid, and one finds a plain slice pricey but says they will keep choosing it.

Florida

13 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Ledo recommend it, and several say its small square slices suit children and kids' parties. Ledo has more than one outlet and most comments do not say which one; a commenter names the H Street one shown here. One calls it very solid American-style pizza that is good but not outstanding, and one calls it an acquired taste. Caveats: a couple find it greasy, one says it turns goopy in transit, while one says that has never happened to them and another says ordering it well done avoids it, and a few dislike it outright.

11 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Many people name Duccini's as the pick for a jumbo slice, and one says it hits the spot. Several also say a jumbo slice is best eaten drunk, and a few say it is not worth it otherwise. A couple call the pizza very greasy, one remembers the sauce as oddly spicy, and one ranks another spot slightly ahead. One used the 7th Street branch for an office order and says coworkers liked it.

10 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Nearly everyone who mentions Martha Dear recommends it, and two call it among the best Neapolitan-style pizza in the city, one naming it their favorite. One recommends its Concord grape pizza and one says its pies are loaded with toppings. One who likes it finds some of its cheeses too salty.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Comet Ping Pong recommend it, and some say the pizza is good; one adds that the atmosphere is a plus if you eat in, and another says it moved from New Haven toward Neapolitan style and still rates it good. Caveats: one calls it overrated and says to steer clear, and one likes the pizza but dislikes its nearly absent sauce.

8 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention All Purpose recommend it, and a couple call it delicious or very tasty. One praises its Sedgewick pizza, one likes the Shaw branch on 9th Street, and one points to its strong topping combinations. One calls it too pricey for the quality, and another found it decent for the price.

8 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Everyone who mentions Etto recommends it, and two list it among the foodie-style pizza picks. One likes its amaro selection and says the wood-fired pizza is good too, and one names it among their favorite pizzas in the city. One ranks 2 Amys higher, placing Etto alongside Stellina and Pupatella, and another suggests two pizzas plus an appetizer for a small group.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Stellina recommend it, and two list it among foodie-style pizza picks. One calls its Union Market location solid, another recommends it on Morse Street, and one says they like its pies. Another rates it comparable to Pupatella and Etto while placing 2 Amys above them. One sees no reason to return.

7 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Nearly everyone who mentions Sonny's recommends it. Two who usually prefer thin crust still like it, and one praises the crisp bottom. Two say the pizzas are large, with one suggesting sharing a couple of slices first, and one found it fantastic on a first visit.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Pupatella recommend it, and several praise its Neapolitan-style pizza. A few name the Dupont location on 18th Street, which is the one shown here. One who tried it found it mediocre.

Dupont

6 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Della Barba recommend it, and a few single out its Detroit-style pizza, with two naming the Capitol Hill location. One notes it makes pies in four styles, and one suggests ordering the Detroit style with plenty of toppings.

Capitol Hill

6 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Most people who mention Ivy & Coney recommend it, and one lists it among genuinely good Chicago- or Detroit-style pizza. One calls it a dive bar but says the pizza is excellent, and another says the pizza is like a corner piece of lasagna. One calls it a fun bar and finds the Detroit-style pie fine, mostly a complement to the bar.

6 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Everyone who mentions Il Canale recommends it, and a few call it among the best Neapolitan-style pizza in the city, with one saying it beats 2 Amys. One suggests it especially for pasta, calls the pizza pretty good and describes the restaurant as a bit fancier; another notes the full Italian menu.

Georgetown

6 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Everyone who mentions Pete's Apizza recommends it. Two name the Tenleytown location specifically, and one calls it great. One has long liked it but notes it is a different style of pizza from the others on their list, another lists it among the best bets alongside other places, and one says its New Haven-style pizza is good.

Tenleytown

6 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Everyone who mentions Alfreda recommends it for pizza in Dupont. One calls it great for thin-crust pizza, two like its sourdough crust, and one suggests it for a Sicilian-style pie. One notes it is not sold by the slice, and another suggests sharing an individual pie, noting they are small.

Dupont

5 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Everyone who mentions Flora recommends it. A diner calls it their new favorite in the city, one says the plain cheese slice is the closest they have had to a neighborhood New York slice, and one includes it among the slice shops on a short Georgetown walk. Flora has a second outlet; the Georgetown one shown here is named by two commenters.