Came here for a lunch on a rainy Sunday. Totally impressed by the antipasti platter and two pizzas crust was perfect with just the right amount of char and chewiness. The toppings were fresh and delicious. Price was very reasonable for the quality of the food. Great NYC vibe inside with outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Our server was great and friendly. Definitely worth coming out of the way to eat here. 100% would come back and eat here again. read more

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Friday Lunch outside on the patio was awesome. We had the Brooklandissima and a chicken with mushroom, basil and tomato sauce. Service was excellent Brought back Italian vibes as I have just recently returned just a week ago from Roma. read more

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Heard this is one of the best pizza places in DC, and possibly the best, so finally came here and did not disappoint. We shared a Brooklandissima Pizza and a Salmon Panuno which we really loved and tasted very authentically Italian. The ambiance is nice but the restaurant is quite small so I would reccomend coming early on a busy night. We also had a Negroni cocktail which our amazing waitress split into two glasses for no charge. We look forward to coming back and trying their new location in NoMA. read more

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We ordered the margarita pizza with pepperoni. A tiramisu and cannoli for dessert. It was all absolutely delicious. The service was excellent. The gentleman that waited on us was very helpful. This was definitely worth the visit. It's a small place but cute and cozy. Highly recommendation Day 2 of my vacation and I am here again. Same pizza but different dessert. We had La Bomba and lemon cello truffle. read more

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Delicious regular and gluten free! Outdoor seating and highchairs available, great menu. read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant for several years and it's always great! Service + food is always 5 stars. This location is right off of 12th & Franklin St in NE DC. This time we ordered 2 pizzas (diavolo and Prosciutto cotto). Both were very good! I liked the spiciness of the diavolio best; bae liked the other one best). Together, they were a great contrast! I LOOOVE their pizza crust!! If you want the pizza cut into slices, you have to request this. Even if I forget to ask, it's not difficult to do it myself. We also got the La Bomba (dessert). We've ordered this many times in the past because it tastes great! It's a warm dessert of pizza dough filled with nutella. That description doesn't fully reflect its deliciousness, but you should try it! One order comes with 2 pieces. read more

Menomale - Diavolo - delicious and a lil spice - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Pretty decent pizza place, I would say it's my second favorite pizza place in the city. I've been to both locations and this is definitely my favorite of the two, it feel a lot more intimate and staff is super friendly. When trying a new pizza place I always recommend going for a basic Margherita pizza, it is a good baseline to decide on the quality of the pizza of a place. read more

Went way down hill compared to what it was several years ago. So many better pizza places to choose from now so not a big loss.

I've heard great things about Menomale and it did live up to the hype. My wife and I went in to order take out. They have a very detailed menu with plenty of options so it took a while to determine what we wanted. It would have been nice to have some images associated with the menu but nevertheless when I saw the brick oven I knew what I was in for. My wife just wanted a pepperoni pizza so the host explained that it is possible, just a small deviation from one of the items on the menu. The food took about 10 minutes to prepare. I can't lie, my wife said this was one of the best pizzas she's ever had (prior to our visit her favorite pizza was Andy's). The verde calzone was fantastic as well. You can taste and tell the authenticity of their food in each bite. We visited south of Italy a few year ago, Palermo, and might I say the quality of food at Menomale matched our pizza experience in Italy. I will be back to this spot. read more

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I got the diavola : excellent My friend got another pizza, I can't remember the name, but it was bland. Maybe from the pizza pic it can be figured out. They have nice seating but the tables are close together. I liked their patio seating too. Bathroom is clean. Parking is in the street or there is an adjacent shopping center with a free lot. The main issue I have is the service. This isn't the place to chill out. They seem to want customers in and out, especially as it approaches their closing time. I get that staff want to leave but I've been many other za places and this one did stand out. Maybe take out is better suited for them? read more

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Finally, I found my gluten free dairy free pizza joint in this city! Ordered delivery through a food app and customized my pizza. The crust was surprisingly thick for GF. Sauce was sweet and not overpowering. Toppings were all fresh and prominent, and it didn't taste strange without cheese. And it's a normal size pizza! As long as they stay consistent like this, I'm sold! read more

Service was amazing! Greeted us at the door and promptly seated. Waiter was super, super nice and informative and pleasant. Food was amazing! Truly highly recommend read more

Had dinner with a few friends tonight. Food was speedy and delicious and great service by very nice people. Definitely coming back and will recommend! read more

Some of the best pizza I've had in DC. We stopped in after visiting Harps (the new Irish pub nearby) and were blown away by the quality. If you can't make it to Italy, this is your closest bet for authentic Neapolitan pizza in the area. A note for people unfamiliar with this style: you might see reviews mentioning it's "soggy," but that's simply the characteristic of true Neapolitan pizza. A soft, pliable center with a perfectly charred, puffy crust. It's meant to be eaten with a knife and fork, and it's wonderful. We'll definitely be back! read more

Menomale serves authentic Italian food, pizza & drinks. It's a wonderful cozy atmosphere with excellent, welcoming service and great food!

So I'm an Italian lover! And this was taking me back to the feel of a piece of Italy in DC. The restaurant was full right at 5 p.m. My take - I'm not sure I'd come back. The pizza was good but the sauce was too watery. The toppings fell off and I had to use a fork to eat. The salad was good. For the price, I wouldn't come again. Just not to die for for me. But I'm telling you the rest of DC loves this place so please come try for yourselves. read more

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Had the margharita on a recent visit to DC. Came with my brother and his family. The had other pizzas that were also scrumptuous. The toppings were all fresh and reminded me of the pizza I had in Naples...the dough was a meal in and of itself, which is what i want when its pizza Service was excellent, esp by USA standards. The waiter could answer all our question. Thanks read more

This is such a gem. Amazing pizza and salads. The most kind staff really Love it! Such a cute place too.

Just one of the best Neopolitan style pizzas in the DMV! Staff is always friendly. Drinks are good too!

I hadn't been back in years and once I went. I couldn't remember what I've been doing for pizza since I've been gone. I love that they have a closed in patio. Service is great and the pizza I had during dine in was amazing. The one I took home was a little overdone so i do recommend. Maybe ordering your pizza well. You enjoy the beautiful ambience. read more

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Y'all this is the cutest name I've come across in a while As far as restaurants go! :p Menomale translation thank goodness or what a relief! Isn't that exactly the sentiment that we feel ourselves still in in 2022. It's a cute reminder to take your blessings every day and look at the bright side. It's not hard to look at the bright side of Menomale Pizza Napoletana. The pizza speak for themselves and are absolutely divine. You will experience a culinary tradition stemming from the Neapolitan days in the old country. I had the pleasure of enjoying the "Di Ettore" pizza named after the owner of the restaurant and it was everything that you could ever want in a pizza. It took me back to the days of being in the Amalfi coast Italy and enjoying prosciutto and arugula on top of my pizza. Now you see this pizza popping up everywhere in America it is pretty common place, But hardly common. I never get tired of this pizza it's just refinement to the max. My boyfriend stayed true to the classics getting a margherita pizza with pepperoni on top and it was also just as satisfying. We were very pleased with all of the dishes that we ordered including the fries with feta cheese on top! Just wow! Who would have thunk that one :) Just like many Italian restaurants that have come before, this one too has a salumeria next door for all the Italian specialty goods you need in your life! Come by for a panino or some fresh pasta - it's all waiting for you! read more

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Small but welcoming place not far from Catholic University of America and the Brookland Metro stop. Excellent food: prosciutto and bufala, panuozzo, affettati misti, and cannoli hit the mark. Cocktails are a bit small, but well made. We'll be back to try pizza! read more

Handcrafted exquisite food like straight up being in the homelands. Great spot for any itaian fix, lovely eatery would come again

While the crust tastes fine, the pizza is soggy and floppy. Probably way too much moisture in the dough. Service was slow and the toppings on the soggy, limp pizza were bland. fresh mozzarella was rubbery and tomato sauce was watery. Never going back for this overpriced underwhelming fall apart sloppy mess. so many better neopolitan style pizzas even just close by. what a shame from two actual italians. read more

Excellent pizza in a homey, old world italian evironment. A true neighborhood gem. We will be back!

4/5 I stopped at Menomale again. I gave the Noma location a try and so I figured I would for the Brookland location as well. I went on a Saturday and sat outside. The weather was absolutely perfect and they have a nice outdoor dining area. The service was prompt and attentive. I got the margherita pizza and while I enjoyed it, it's nothing special. (3.5/5). I wish it was a bit cheesier and they used larger, chunkier pieces of mozz. What I appreciate is that's it's properly priced. I didn't feel like I was overcharged for something I didn't absolutely love. read more

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Came to Menomale on a Wednesday evening with friends and had a lovely time. We walked in around 7 and easily got a table. The restaurant is very small so there's only about ~6 tables inside. There is a nice sized covered patio as well so can accommodate more folks on a warm day. For drinks I had one of their spritzs anf my friends had wine. Later in the night I also opted for an espresso martini. Overall the cocktails are just okay so I would stick with wine. We started with burrata which was yummy. For pizza we got one of the vegetarian white pizzas and the chef's special. We definitely order wrong since neither pizza comes with red sauce. Read the menu carefully and ask questions! The white pizza was really yummy especially with a side of tomatoe sauce but the chef's special was a miss for us. It was basically a salad with prosciutto sitting ontop of pizza dough. Maybe we ordered wrong - definitely not what we expected. Not bad but wouldnt order again. Would definitely stick to the classic red dauce pizzas as the side of sauce they gave us was great! For dessert we had the tiramusu and cannolis. Both yummy bites. Service was quick and attentive and prices were reasonable. Overall a nice no frills neighborhood spot with yummy pizza. Compared to similar small gourmet pizza restaurants the place is missing a lot of ambience (theres no music!) so its a better dining experience if you're just looking for something really fast and really casual --otherwise takeout is the way to go! Can't wait to try more pies! read more

Fresh, delicious food. Got food fairly quick. Attentive service. Would definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

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A perfect small restaurant. First and foremost the food was great. All of the pizzas are enough for 1 person. You could potentially split with an appetizer or side. I got the Bresaola pizza which was a cured beef, capers and mozzarella pizza. It was delicious. I'm a huge caper fan, but I know they can overpower a dish. Thankfully, they were spread out perfectly so you never got too much of it and it just added to the rest of the pizza. My wife and I then split a marshmallow pizzeta. It would have been hard to miss on Nutella and marshmallow pizza, and they didn't because it was also thoroughly enjoyed treat. It's a very cozy feel inside since there isn't too much indoor seating. It probably would have been a little cold in their outdoor seating area. Our waiter was a fellow New Orleanian and was incredibly helpful and made sure our experience was a great one. read more

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Menomale always shows up in my constant search for great pizza. They are certified in the artistry of authentic Napoletana style pizza. Finally made it a point to try it out! Made it by for lunch on a Saturday, and maybe everyone else is so caught up with the brunch scene that Menomale was half full. I didn't mind it all because I didn't have to wait for a table. Seating is available inside and outside. Outside seating is covered, making it a bit warmer and more doable as the temps drop. The menu is all incredibly tempting - for a split second you're not sure if you're in DC or Italy. Note: Menomale is known for their thin crust Napoletana style pizza. It's thin enough that one person can definitely eat the whole thing. If you're not that hungry, or if you're getting an appetizer, I say you can be a bit controversial and share one pizza. We ordered the Diavola and it was amazing! The Diavola pizza has spicy salami and red peppers. I would 100% order this pizza again. It barely had any kick so don't be scared to try it. The crust will many times make or break a pizza, and Menomale doesn't disappoint. I can't wait to go back, and next time I will save room for dessert! read more

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If you haven't tried Meomale, you don't know what you're missing! This is the very best pizza in DC! I've been coming here for years and hope it never changes!! read more

While visiting a friend who lives in Maryland, she mentioned Memomale. She said that it reminded her of pizza we used to eat during our Brooklyn days because you could fold it. Neapolitan pizza has that kind of crust. The thing is that lots of restaurants that claim to serve authentic Neapolitan pizza do a better job of promotions than they do of have the real deal on their menu. We ordered a sampler of bruschetta. I am addicted to tomatoes, so it was heaven for me. She ordered a prosciutto pizza. It had ham, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. I ordered a patata, which had sausage, cream of potatoes, and black olives on it. While I didn't have any of my friend's pizza, I trust her advice and noticed how she devoured what she ordered. The patata is one that I would order again if ever I return. The pizza is nothing like what you get at a lot of walk-ups. It isn't anything akin to the usual pizza fare that you get from Domino's, Pizza Hut, and the like. It takes time for preparation and it's not disappointing when it arrives at the table. This was a good option and one that I recommend. I'm glad that my friend suggested it for a dinner option one of the nights that I was in town. read more

Are looking for real Naples style pizza? Is Papa Johns too bland, Little Caesars made of cheap ingredients, does Pizza Hut taste like cardboard? Then Menomale's is for you! Its really spectacular and although I've only tried two of their pizzas, I'm counting down the time until I go there again. It is always and forever will be greatness when a pizzeria creates their piizas in a brick oven. Its also a plus to have Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Italian wine with one's meal! read more

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Waited for ages when not busy. Brooklandissima pizza was soggy, but not the end of the world. However, second beer, the glass was absolutely filthy, literal lipstick residue and 'stuff' in the bottom. They hadn't washed it! They just rinsed it and would NOT refund that beer. Only a replacement was offered. What the? NO SIR! Stay far away! read more

Pizza is delicious and fresh! Love this place and the best employees too. Ate here 3 times during the week I was recently visiting DC. If you're in town definitely check it out! read more

Best pizza in DC hands down! Great dough, fresh ingredients, what more could you want?

What Brookland lacks in number of restaurants it makes up for in quality with this one spot. The ingredients here really make the difference as everything tastes extra fresh. We got the Burrata for an appetizer and the Verdone pizza and Verde calzone as entrees. The ingredients in the appetizer were perfectly matched and flavorful. Our mains were very good; fresh pesto and some of the best fresh pizza crust I've had. It's light, but moist and doughey. We inadvertently tried two mains that featured pesto, so we're looking forward to trying offerings with other sauces read more

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If you want Excellent NYC style pizza in DC....this is the place. The crust is perfect and the red sauce is delicious. I Highly recommend Menomale! Money well spent ! read more

Best Pizza on east coast.! Cant wait to stop by on return trip from Florida vacation! read more

Best pizza in DC! One of the most family friendly environments in town. Will be returning!