Wiseguys Pizza, Chinatown
31 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/washingtondc30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Wiseguy Pizza, 300 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/cometgirl in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026value
Notes that this pizzeria has a cheap bundle of slice, drink and garlic knot that suits a tight lunch budget.
- Recommendsu/Infamous_Opposite398 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Visited during jury duty and found the slice tasty; gave it top marks.
- Recommendsu/SenseiRaheem in r/washingtondc · Oct 2025taste
Calls the Wiseguy tikka masala pizza excellent and adds it as a second recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Akapner in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026
Says Wise Guy is a safe bet among DC options.
- Recommendsu/nevernotmad in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024taste
Calls Wise Guys good, and a strong example of a standard New York slice.
- Recommendsu/xSlappy- in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024taste
Calls Wiseguys good New York-style pizza.
- Caveatu/DegradedCorn75 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025consistency
Says Wise Guys was once its top pick but seems to have changed its dough.
- Recommendsu/wizkid123 in r/washingtondc · Mar 2024taste
Calls Wiseguys the top pizza in town.
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- Caveatu/toorigged2fail in r/washingtondc · May 2024consistency
Says it used to be good but has declined.
- Recommendsu/capital_guy in r/washingtondc · Jun 2024taste
Vouches for the Mass Ave location as authentic, genuinely good pizza.
- Mixedu/brother_of_menelaus in r/washingtondc · May 2026consistency
Was a devoted fan but has gotten mixed results and wonders if branches vary.
- Recommendsu/islesandterps in r/washingtondc · Sep 2025taste
Names Wiseguy as their favorite New York-style slice.
- Recommendsu/jdam8401 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024taste
Ranks Wiseguys a distant second to Andy's.
- Recommendsu/bigkutta in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Gives Wiseguy's as a one-word answer to the delivery question.
- Mixedu/karmagirl314 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025consistency
Says Wise Guys has slipped in quality but still beats most other pizza in town.
- Recommendsu/foggy_pudding in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Likes it and notes a new downtown location recently opened nearby.
- Recommendsu/lgrace_ in r/washingtondc · Oct 2026
Recommends Wise Guys as the opening stop before a bar-and-pizza stroll.
- Mixedu/Froqwasket in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Says they like this place, though it is not their top choice.
- Recommendsu/atoad_aso in r/washingtondc · Oct 2025taste
Credits Wise Guys with strong flavour combinations while agreeing with the earlier crust pick.
- Recommendsu/Tight-Star2772 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Agrees with the Wiseguy suggestion and says they love the place.
- Recommendsu/ZealousidealBend2681 in r/washingtondc · May 2026consistency
Says Wiseguys has been more consistent for them than Andy's.
- Recommendsu/AndreTippettPoint in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Personally prefers this spot over the other picks named.
- Mixedu/WashingtonGuy123 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026variety
Still likes the place but visits less because its flavor lineup stopped rotating.
- Recommendsu/chevy_cook24 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024
Names Wiseguys when asked for a pizza spot.
- Recommendsu/lalalalaasdf in r/washingtondc · May 2024taste
Names it as their pick for New York-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/BigE429 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024taste
Reacts warmly, singling out a chicken parmesan pie there.
- Caveatu/Inside-Beyond-4672 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025taste
Says they are not a fan of Wiseguy.
- Caveatu/carn2fex in r/washingtondc · Oct 2024consistency
Lists Wiseguys among once-good DC pizzerias that have declined.
- Caveatu/veloharris in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Says the place used to be great but has declined.
- Caveatu/spawnofangels in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026service
Recounts missed and misdelivered orders at the Chinatown branch.
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