Had a group get there right at opening on Sunday. There wasn't any lines and were able to get in without issue. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is a cool vibe that I would describe as somewhere between chill and upscale.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was amazing. We ended up getting 3 different pies ( Alfreda, potato, and meatball with ricotta). All 3 pies were amazing. They were slightly charred on the undercarriage which really adds to their flavor. We also had an amazing Caesar salad and the cheese garlic bread; only downside was that it came with 2 instead of more. Definitely check this place out if you are in the DC area. Photos tell more of the story. Check them out! read more

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Alfreda makes good pizza, but that's not good enough to elevate above a mediocre, "ok" experience. I visited for happy hour on a Monday at 5 PM. All I knew about Alfreda going in was that it was a pizza place headed by a former fine dining chef and got pretty good reviews. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was not very busy. While we were there, it ranged from about 6 people to 12 people total, which accounted for maybe 20% of seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were 2 staff handling drinks, orders, and bussing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I did not like the space. The air conditioning wasn't working well (or at all) so the place was hot and humid, only a bit cooler than the outside DC summer weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place had very basic, sparse decor and the furniture looked and felt cheap. The banquette seating was extremely uncomfortably.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sorry, but it felt like the place opened on a shoestring budget. Service was inattentive, even with the restaurant not very busy. For example, I had to ask for more water multiple times. They were not quick or proactive with anything, but they were friendly enough. The happy hour menu is ok but not great. Happy hour is 4-6 PM M-F and includes $8 spritzes and "BOGO Pizza" (then in small print: "Buy any pizza get a plain pizza free"). BOGO pizza is a great headline, but it's misleading; BOGO usually means you get another of the same thing. The spritz menu has 6 options, including two n/a options, but I would like other drink options on special. They are all pretty fruity and sweet, and sometimes you don't want that. We got the Asparagus and Mushroom pie ($27) and a free plain pie (normally $21) and a few spritzes. The pies and drinks were good, but nothing special. The asparagus worked well on the pizza. The crusts were nice and crisp and not too doughy. It was on par with most other decent pizza in DC, which is another way of saying I wouldn't go out of my way to get it here again. As for the rest of the menu, the other pizza options were not particularly interesting or unusual, except for the Potato pie. A word of warning: the website menu is not accurate to reality. I don't see the asparagus pie on it, and it mentions pies like Guanciali & Mango and Steak & Cheese that I didn't see on the real menu. Overall, cannot recommend. read more

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Fresh and real ingredients! That's what I thought of when I tried a pizza from Alfreda. If you're not paying attention, you can walk right by this place because it's very unassuming on the outside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, the inside is very cute and would make for a nice date night with a partner, friend, or solo.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can see why people rave about the sourdough crust. That was my favorite part of the pizza. The sauce was fresh and I liked that it wasn't too heavy on the cheese. Also, I could tell they use was quality cheese. I got mushrooms on my pizza, but I don't think they added much distinction of flavor. Next time, I would just get the plain like my friend. The service was great! Everyone was attentive and made sure we had a great experience. read more

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Yum!! We got the Caesar salad - berry yummy with the sourdough breadcrumbs and a hard boiled egg- so interesting. We got the Alfreda pizza which was sooo delicious! For Drinks - we got the dirtiest martini which wasn't quite the dirtiest I've had but it was still good. The star was the sourdough donuts special for dessert - large, warm, cinnamon sugary donuts with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream omg best dessert ive had in a long time!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a cute lovely spot and our servers were nice and attentive[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The staff here is amazing - they are quite kind, but Alfreda seems lost within the restaurant world. It's not a cheap spot, a salad, pizza, and glass of wine will cost you $70 before tip, and the salad and the wine just aren't that good. The pizza is good, but it's not great. It's not like you're getting one of the best pizzas you have ever had in your life. Sure, the dipping sauce is great, but the pizza is just good, and you can't make a pizza place on dipping sauce alone. I was hoping for an experience like Dear Martha when I came here, and if it was like Dear Martha, I would have been pleased with the price tag. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But everything from vibes to wine does not hit, and it's hard to justify your time here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They need to define themselves, perhaps renovate, create better salads, find a niche beyond pretty good pizza and great dipping sauce that makes it worth it coming for this. I just don't see a path to them staying open forever if they remain on this path. read more

Alfreda - sausage and onion pizza - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Met my friend, Joy, at Alfreda for dinner. What a great suggestion. Alfreda is conveniently located near Dupont Circle in historic northwest Washington, DC. So easy to reach via the red line on WMATA. Chef Russell started our early dinner with complimentary bowls of the most delicious soup. Not on the menu yet, but it will be a delightful addition soon. Shared a Caesar salad, which is one of my husband's favorites. Loved the addition of the sourdough breadcrumbs and the Grana Padano. So good. The sourdough pizza crust was amazing. The Alfreda pizzas were addictively delicious. Crushed tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, aged mozzarella, Romano, wild oregano and cracked black pepper. Added wild mushrooms. Amazing. Since we were there during happy hour, we took advantage of their drink specials. $8 Spritz and BOGO pizzas from 4-6 Monday to Thursdays. The Lychee Spritz was a delightful mocktail. Lychee, lemon and club soda. Finished the meal with Sourdough Bread Pudding. Bread pudding on a decadently delicious caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The sweetest ending to a perfect meal. Interesting to also learn about more about how Chef Russell started his restaurant, his home pizza oven, and his delicious sourdough crust. From Lung King Heen in Hong Kong to Alfreda with many stops along the way, Chef Russell has had a very interesting culinary journey across the globe. Thanks to Chef Russell for a great dinner. Would definitely recommend Alfreda for a meal near Dupont Circle. Nice to have a real life dinner with my book club and cooking buddy after all those Yelp virtual events via Zoom. Loved this delicious choice, Joy. Grazie Mille! read more

Amazing Amazing meal at Alfreda. We are still thinking about our pizza AND salads from Alfreda. Cannot wait to go back. The service was great [[HIGHLIGHT]]the space was cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food/drinks were perfect. If you want great pizza in DC, go to Alfreda. read more

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I've been here twice now, with timing spaced far apart and the pizza was incredible both times. The Alfreda dipping sauce is also out of this world. But price is definitely tough--as much as I love the pizza, the bill gives me sticker shock each time I go. read more

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This pizza slaps so hard. Crispy on the bottom everything is perfect. I don't know what else to say. read more

Alfreda - Alfredo pizza with pepperonis - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was wonderful and a great addition to the DuPont circle scene. They have deals every weekday from 4-6pm with a bogo pizza (not you have to buy one plain and another of your choice and toppings are extra). The pizzas were so good, especially the Alfreda pizza. My friends and I got the plain with mushrooms, though I would choose another topping next time. They don't accept reservations but because we came early, it was easy to find a spot in the restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It did get filled up after a bit on a Friday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is great and they have blinds if the sunlight may be too much.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, definitely check this place out if you're in the area! read more

Alfreda - Forgot to take an earlier picture until after we ate - Alfreda pizza and plain pizza with mushrooms. - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We stopped by here on a Friday and was surprised to catch HH! It was bogo pizza. We ordered the Alfreda which was tomato based sauce with mozzarella we added an additional spicy sausage topping for $4. We also got the Plain with added wild mushrooms for $4. The dough was crispy and holds the toppings nicely. The texture was quite nice. The tomato sauce however was a bit tart and light bodied than I prefer but it's a personal preference. We also ordered a chopped salad which was very refreshing and I love the tiny crispy sourdough croutons ... texturree!! The surprising star of the show was the HH $8 watermelon basil lemon spritz. It was sweet, tart and simply refreshing! read more

I always take a risk ordering pizza outside NJ/NY/CT. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fortunately I came here on a holiday weekend so the locals were away and there was no line and lots of empty tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the plain and white pies and both were delicious with just the right amount of crunch and cheese to sauce ratio. There's an ample selection of alcohol to down the pizzas. There's only strange occurrence as the waiter kept coming to my table to show the food that other people had ordered before delivering it to their tables. Odd. Not odd enough to prohibit a return! read more

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This place is a banger. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's never super crowded and their bogo deal + happy hour is the best in the city.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] $8 for spritz drinks (many choices) and then buy a pizza, get another free. Can't beat it. This is my third time here in just a few months. Will be a repeat spot. Great location in Adam's Morgan. Staff is super nice. Go here!! Happy hour and bogo is 4-6 Monday through Friday. This pizza SLAPS!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cozy and great for a dinner before a night out or fun date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Forgot to grab pics of the food! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty cool spot to grab pizza.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came here with a group of 6 and it took us like 15 mins to get seated, even with a reservation (it was a Saturday night). My wife and I ordered the fig, and sausage and onion. Both were crispy, and not overtly sauced. The sausage and onion had a hint of heat, and was light. The fig one was sweet but needed some balsamic sauce to bring out the taste more. It was a lil pricey, especially with 20% added automatically for the tip. So if I were to come again, I would definitely do happy hour deals. read more

This place is pretty great. They've got a great few spritzes, but I think they should offer more for a place that's all about cocktails and wine. They should have more spritzes but the ones they have are good. The pizzas are also pretty good. Maybe a pasta dish or two should be a added. Not a big menu. You can kind of go there once and you've seen everything they've got. But that one time is pretty good. They should trust their chef with more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a real opportunity in this area for a nice, but casual Italian spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Alfreda - Big happy hour spot - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was a tough one: the pizza was pretty good, but was it worth $29 for a 12" individual pie? Likewise, while I got takeout and everyone was very friendly, I was stunned to find a 20% service charge tacked on to the bill, which they removed as soon as I asked about it. And the $14 Caesar salad was not bad, but definitely not worthy of so much money for a side salad. Regarding the pizza: I ordered the Alfreda with sausage, and it was very good. Neither great nor New Havem caliber, but a solid pizza. Good crust, quality cheese, a bright tomato sauce, and very tasty sausage. But I ask a rhetorical question again: was it worth $29? IMHO no pizza is. The entire takeout meal set me back nearly $48 including tax. The bottom line is that it was ok but I would not repeat as I felt it was overpriced while nothing truly special. read more

Alfreda - Half eaten sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Alfreda is such a wonderful addition to Dupont. The pizza is top quality with a crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and thoughtfully made. Their salads are also amazing--especially the chopped salad, packed with fresh produce and crunchy sourdough croutons. The pizzas are super simple, with toppings added à la carte, which can make for a pricier pie... but they offer a solid happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, featuring BOGO pizzas and $8 spritzes, which is a great deal. The wine and cocktails don't miss either. Highly recommend adding Alfreda to your pizza rotation! read more

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I'll give credit where it's due. The pizza was delicious. Perfect crust, plenty of toppings. The service was fine. Unfortunately, that's where the good news ends. The chopped salad was so salty it could have doubled as an electrolyte supplement, and the bill left a worse taste in my mouth than the salad did. One 12" pizza, a chopped salad, and three drinks (beer, wine, and Coke) somehow came to over $100, thanks in part to a 20% "gratuity" automatically added after tax. That is not hospitality, that is a math trick. If you are looking for great pizza at a fair price, there are plenty of places that will not nickel and dime you like they are running a scam. Here, the only thing bigger than the mark up is the audacity. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was average.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Legit. Best pizza in DC fo sho. Top 5 all time. I like Andy's and Slice n Pie, but this is next level.

Delicious pizza. Simple straightforward ingredients and execution. Started with a cocktail, which was solid but a touch unbalanced for me (leaned sweet and gin heavy (purity). Got the chopped salad which was a great appetizer, tasted very fresh and bright, a touch overdressed but delicious. Then the pizza. Thin, crisp crust, does not flop at all, good toppings and cheese, very delicious and I left nothing. Will be back to try more read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute. Ultra chic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hospitable staff. Authentic quality pizza and a pretty great wine/beer/liquor selection. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun and sophisticated vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely want to return with a more intimate friend group. read more

Alfreda - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was amazing and the pizza was so good. It was gooey, hot, and the perfect crust. You can tell the pizza has very fresh ingredients and is made with love. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant feels very cozy and is perfect for a dinner night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] How could you not like this restaurant? The staff was nice and welcoming, and very fast. I waited 5-7 minutes for 3 pizza's, amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I hope this restaurant becomes more known because there was not much people there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But this is definitely a 5 stars, well done. read more

Alfreda - the pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Their pizza is AWESOME! Some of the nicest staff out there as well. Cant sing enough praise of their Pizza, go check them out!

I have very mixed emotions about Alfreda. On the one hand, the pizza was very good. The crust was crispy and burned just a little - exactly the way I like it. The tomato sauce was robust, sweet and forward. It was a great bite every time. So my review for Alfreda's pizza is very good. However, there were many mis-steps and problems in the restaurant and I just cannot forgive them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One - the restaurant smelled like vomit. There is no other way to describe it. The minute the door opened, I smelled vomit[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Maybe it was some of the cheese but I really doubt it. I would have left immediately but - it was really cold outside and, this is a neighborhood place, so I really wanted it to be good - maybe a place I would frequent. But the vomit smell was very strong. My spouse smelled it too. The service was not up to par. They were not verbal or talkative. They would walk away from us in the middle of our conversation. We asked for hot pepper flakes and, later, for cheese, and each time they walked away and NEVER brought these items to our table. But, finally, Alfreda is very expensive for being a casual pizza place. We had 2 pizzas (each 12 inch), personal pizzas as they described them. We shared a Caesar Salad. And we did NOT drink - only water. But our bill came to over $101.00. Yes, that's right, over $101.00. Now, I don't normally balk at price but I thought this was too much. Of course, part of that was the obligatory tip of 20% already included which I do not really like. Here, given that the service was lacking, I was irritated by the automatic 20% tip. But, bottom line, I think $101 for 2 personal pizzas and a salad is simply too much to pay. And did I mention the restaurant smelled like vomit??? I cannot recommend Alfreda to my Yelp buddies! read more

We found this place on TikTok. Very close to our house in our neighborhood and wanted to check it out. The service was very good, the server was kind and very nice. We started out with the chopped salad, at a price of $18. This salad has no protein, and it's $18 and the size is mediocre. The salad was delicious but it was missing fresh parmesan cheese and should be $12, reasoning why the 4 stars. The pizzas were 10/10. The cook on the pizza was perfect for us and both of them were delicious! Definitely want to come back to try another pizza. It was a tad warm inside as well, but it was very cute and nice inside. Very cute and great pizza! Hope this place sticks around! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Dupont Circle brick-lined space exceeded my expectations for charm, but I was surprised it wasn't fuller on a Saturday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I saw the option to order chickpeas and took it; I always wish that there were more bean-based options at restaurants, and the chickpea dish here was a nice mix of herbs and spice and a needed dose of fiber next to a pizza. I ordered their slightly fancier pizza with oregano and special cheeses, and got some pickled hot peppers on it. This turned out to be a great combination, and the crust worked well for mopping up some chickpeas. The crust wasn't quite as sour as I'd expected; the finely shredded Romano was probably the sharpest flavor in the mix. I was also a bit surprised that there weren't more non-alcoholic beverage options. This was okay by me though as the price for a pie and an appetizer was already high with an included service charge of 20%. Having said that, I would have tipped reasonably well anyway. I don't know that this place will stick in a crowded DC pizza scene, but I wouldn't be unhappy if it did. read more

Alfreda - Alfreda with pickled chilis - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wanted to have a cute girls night out dinner with one of my friends and Alfreda was the perfect place for it! The restaurant has a nice red brick aesthetic on the inside and nice mood set with the candles. Not many tables and they don't take reservations so very intimate feel. The lychee and passion fruit spritzes were the stars of the show. We both added vodka to ours because the drinks originally were non-alcoholic. SO GOOD and strong! They also have really good happy hour deals so will be back for those. The Caesar salad was a really nice starter tossed in breadcrumbs for a nice crunch. We added hot honey to our pizza and it was a great balance. Good dough and fluffy crust. We didn't get any desserts but will definitely do that next time read more

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It's a newish spot in the DuPont Circle area of DC that's said to have the good eats!! Oh, they also have PIZZA!! Since that's my love language, I pulled up!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @alfreda_dc . Location Reviewed:2016 P St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: *See Website* https://www.alfredadc.com/ . Items Reviewed: Their Tangerine Sour (with 4 Roses Bourbon, tangerines, lemon super juice, egg whites, orange bitters, & saline $17). STAMP!! Smooth with a slight bite that paired well with their... Brick Oven Foccacia (with salsa verde, chili sauce, & whipped feta $12). STAMP!! Fresh, rich, fluffy bread & spicy sauce!! Their Clarified Old Fashioned (with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and clarified by removing cloudy solids in the liquor $15). STAMP!! A no bite back old fashion, dangerous, but paired well with.. Their Slow Cooked Garbanzo Beans (with fresh chili, cumin, ginger, & tomato $11). STAMP!! Well seasoned, fresh, & savory!! Their Lychee Spritz Mocktail (with lychee-a small round Asian fruit that taste like a Kiwi, citrus, & its carbonated $10). STAMP!! Fruity like a grape or kiwi, and it paired well with... Their Alfreda Chopped Salad (with arugula, romaine, tomato, jalapeño, white wine, peas, & vinaigrette $18). STAMP!! It's a salad...but it was fresh fresh!! Their Oven Roasted Earth & Eats Beets Salad (with goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts, & balsamic vinaigrette $16). Pizzas: *l had their chili sauce, hot honey, & a house made ranch $1.50 each* Their Alfreda Pie (with crushed tomato, fresh mozzarella, aged mozzarella, oregano, cracked black pepper $23). STAMP!! Crisp, a flavorful cheese, CLASSIC!! The Build Your Own Pie (with Italian sausage, pepperoni fresh & aged mozzarella $29). STAMP!! High quality pork!! Tasty!! Their Tomato Pie (with crushed tomato, garlic, chili, fresh basil, pecorino romano $20). STAMP!! A pie with no cheese...STAMP!! That marinara was everything!! Their Seasonal Pie (with a mild sausage, house made ranch, & asparagus $26). STAMP!! Odd, but everything blended perfectly!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Food was delicious. Their crispy wings were amazing and their pizza crust... delicious.

Amazing place, owner was a lovely fella. Pizza delicious as usual. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The overall vibe in the restaurant was top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The best in the area ,great service I loved the food ill be going back 100% ask for the Alfreda pizza read more

I normally don't write these but aside from the staff that was welcoming and quick to service me... the food was straight bland, tasteless and simple... $37 (not including tip on take out) for a Chicken Caesar salad and Canned coke is crazy and should have just walked to Chik-fila read more

Food was fantastic Service was attentive and helpful Tomato Pie and warm beet salad were splendid I would definitely recommend eating here often read more

Great service. Alfreda pizza was perfect. Crust is thin but not too thin. 100% would go back!

We had a pepperoni pizza and ceaser salad. Both were delicious salad was fresh pizza was crispy crunchy and great flavor. Service was quick and gracious Will definitely come again! read more

Amazing brunch pizza. Fantastic service, so glad we stumbled upon this place!!!! Will hopefully be back again soon!!

Went here yesterday to check out their happy hour special. $8 Spritzers 4p-6p. The staff was so sweet and the spritzers were great..... but let me tell you about their watermelon basil spritzer....it was so well balanced and yummy that I came back today to get another and decided to try their pizza as well. I was informed that it's a seasonal end-of-summer special but I'm glad I was in town to catch it. The pizza was honestly perfect. Nice and simple, not doing too much and not too heavy. I'm absolutely coming back on my next visit to the area. The space is cozy and intimate. I love it here. read more

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The best pizza in Washington. Period. Russel Smith is a brilliant and passionate chef who simply loves to make great pizza with an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Alfreda takes no reservations, but they have a fair amount of seating outside and a great system where you can order on your phone as soon as you sit down. Get the "Alfreda" pizza -- trust me. And the simple, carefully curated and reasonably priced wine list is the best you'll find at any pizza place this side of Naples. read more

Alfreda - Plain pizza, half with olives. - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Giovanni gave us the best experience for lunch today. The drinks and food were amazing but the service was exceptional. Highly recommend.

We had such a great experience here. They recently opened for lunch and we ordered a take out order. But once we arrived to pick up, changed our minds because our toddler really wanted to eat inside and the staff was very welcoming. We were easily seated, and then ordered a couple brunch cocktails. Staff was super friendly, pizza and drinks were delicious. The crust was the star of the show, along with the pizza sauce (and I'm not a sauce person). I'd definitely come back. read more