I finally made it to Della Barba in DC after recently trying the new Giordano's, and the comparison…read morewasn't even close. As someone who spent the first 18 years of my life in Chicago, I was disappointed with how much Giordano's has changed. Della Barba, on the other hand, absolutely got Chicago-style pizza right. We started with the Caesar salad, and it was outstanding. Honestly, it could compete with the Caesar salads served at some of the best steakhouses. Fresh, flavorful, and one of the best I've had in a long time. The pizza was the star of the meal. It was excellent and would hold its own in Chicago. That's not a compliment I hand out lightly. The crust, sauce, cheese, and overall flavor were exactly what I was hoping for. If someone told me this place was in Chicago, I'd believe them. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. Our waitress, who had purple hair, came across as rude, unfriendly, and seemed genuinely annoyed to be serving us. What made it even more frustrating was watching her warmly greet and interact with the table seated after us. Maybe she was just having an off moment, but whatever the reason, it definitely took away from the experience. Overall, I'd absolutely go back because the food was that good. The Caesar salad and pizza are worth the trip. I just hope the service is better next time because the kitchen deserves much higher marks than the front of the house. Food: 5/5 Service: 1/5 Overall: 4/5

Do not order delivery from here. You place the order via Toast, but then it's a driver via…read moreDoorDash. When you place the order, you get a delivery estimate of roughly 1-1.5 hours. The actual time is over 3 hours (and, literally, after the restaurant had closed). I understand that there is pretty much nothing restaurants can do about delivery times with services like DoorDash. But this was one of the craziest and most annoying delivery experiences I've had. (And no, it wasn't the deep dish / Chicago-style pizzas that I ordered. I know those have a long cook time.) And then the pizza was cold and didn't even taste good. That was the biggest thing - it wasn't even any good. Clearly should've ordered from somewhere else. Tried two different pizzas and wasn't a fan of either. Everything tasted off - the crust, the cheese, the toppings. Now maybe it was an off night. Maybe it's better in the restaurant. Maybe the Chicago-style from here is better. I just don't know if I'm willing to take a chance on it again.

Ok so you're a guy from Jersey and of course you love Italian food so your keep your eyes peeled…read moreall over the city for new places to try. Paccis looks like a small family owned Jersey Italian spot tucked inside a classic Capitol Hill brick home so of course you gotta try it. You and your girlfriend sit down and immediately the couple in the corner seated next to you pipes up about good timing because you just missed the sunset glaring through the window. This fella keeps flapping his jaw the whole time. Even to the elderly couple cross the room. Ok so maybe I was part of the problem but whatever. Anyway it feels like home. They eat there all the time, so that's a good sign. Good people. Which is good because the food is good too and You don't want bad ambiance to detract from a great meal. Oh and did I mention the couple who sat next to us after that were speaking Italian and sharing pizza and pasta? Paccis is certified FOOD: So oh yeah they serve food here too right. Let's talk about it. Me and the girlfriend love to share everything because why come to a delicious restaurant and only try one dish? Fuggedaboutit! We're sampling over here. She starts with a Hugo spritz that apparently is a "girliepop fave" which I might deserve jail time for typing those words but whatever sue me she liked the drink ok? Antipasti: We tried the eggplant fritti which was delicious. Also shared the beet salad. Also delicious. But I will say that we eat a lot of arugula salads and dry arugula even with all the toppings can be a little rough and I'd love if it was lubed up with a tiny bit of olive oil. Anyway don't hesitate to try either of these. Entrees: Buccatini alla carbonara was awesome. Creamy/cheesy, nice bite through the pasta, and that cured meat or whatever it was. We also had the chicken Marsala which was delicious but if you don't already know, don't ask how it's made so delicious because it's basically all butter and cream. Anyway pasta and sauce and chicken we're all delicious. Desert: Especially in an Italian restaurant this is almost always an automatic tiramisu for me but this time we decided to go with something different. The girlfriend loves a lemony dessert so we tried the limoncello cake. She loved it and I liked it. I would say get it if you're a lemon fan. And bada boom bada bing that's your review. Highly recommend!

Somewhat upscale Italian restaurant with a large menu of fantastic dishes that come in substantial…read moreportions Both a downstairs and an upstairs for seating I came here for dinner with my family, and we tried a variety of the dishes here, all of which were fantastic. Our waitress was very friendly as well, and the food came out very quickly. It does get a little loud inside, but nothing too crazy

Best pizza and creative styles! Used them for my kids party and they were great with my larger orderread more

Awesome variety of pizzas. We especially loved the Indian infusion options. We order a ton of…read moresmalls to try them all!

Seafood Alfredo is our new favorite! Decided to pick one up on impulse for a Sunday evening and…read moretheir business is steady even when you think it would be slow for a Sunday evening. This is a takeout place and their colorful food truck is parked right outside. Only 2 people working inside and they handled orders with swiftness and precision. Online orders and walk ins were steady as I waited.

Delicious!!! Fresh ingredients and amazing service! I love that they sell by the slice (jumbo)…read more Will be back ASAP to try more combos.

It's a nice small location. It's fairly small inside but there's also outdoor seating outside. We…read morecame at night, all the lights were lit up so it looks so pretty. I got buffalo chicken wings - pretty good actually Got 4 slices of pizza: we like them all!! Korean chicken - too sweet for me but hubby like it Chicken Paneer Chicken Parmesan Chicken Bacon Ranch - my favorite! I was satisfied Best part is definitely the thin crispy crust. Service: can't say much because it's a pizza place and we only order and take our food. Staff read welcoming and easy to talk to ( male cashier); female staff who took my order and hear up my food my me seems a little mean but it's probably because of the loud noises so it was hard to hear each other....some miscommunication/understanding both ways. Go try some pizza!!

Onto the letter W on my alphabet series, representing prior to 2018, W is for Wiseguy Pizza. The…read morefirst time I ever went to Wiseguy Pizza was in August 2014. That month I had started Uber driving, was in this area of DC, had heard good things about Wiseguy, and decided to eat here. Although I don't like paying to park just to simply eat a meal, I sometimes will make an exception for convenience and/or if it's a place I really want to go. But for the most part, I'll go to restaurant where they have free parking or at least I can find free parking near the restaurant. I remembered getting a parking spot very close and feel like I feed the meter like 50 cents in 2014 parking prices for a quick 30 minute meal. They have all kinds of varieties of slices from the standard toppings or just cheese to fancy ones. Although the pizza is fairly thin, but average for New York style pizza. I tried Andy's Pizza 11 years later in 2025, and while it was solid although not as good as Wiseguy, my real complaint with Andy's was that the pizza is very thin, where I was hungry very soon later; so a much worse value as pricing is comparable to Wiseguy. Wiseguy slices are big, and the pizza is top notch New York style. I went to this location a couple of more times after my initial August 2014 visit as I loved the pizza. Then, they opened up other locations. I went to Navy Yard one at least twice, once after a Nationals baseball game after a disappointing loss for my 4th favorite baseball team, Texas Rangers. Sorry Nats fans, but Nats are in my bottom 10 teams. I also went to Rosslyn & Pentagon City location, where parking isn't quite as bad. They even had a Wheaton Mall food court location, which I got to experience once, but they sadly closed. Every experience with Wiseguy has been positive.

I Was Craving Pizza & Wanted To Try Something Different For Once. I've Been Hearing About This Spot…read moreFor Years But Never Actually Went... Until Now. Today Was The Day. Street Parking Only & It's Definitely Hit Or Miss. I Got Lucky & Found A Spot, But It Is Metered So Be Prepared To Pay. This Spot Is Literally A "Side Door" Located On The Side Of Scarlet Oak. Super Unique Setup With Cool Lights That Make It Easy To Spot. It's Different From Your Typical Pizza Place, Which I Actually Liked. Since It Was Monday, They Had Half-Off Pizzas If You Dine In & I Had To Take Advantage Of That. CHEESE PIZZA I Ordered A Cheese Pizza & Lemon Water. This Is Detroit-Style Pizza, So Don't Expect New York Style. It's Thick, With A Generous Amount Of Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce. Honestly, It Almost Felt Like A Cheesy Bread Situation But In A Good Way. The Crust Was Buttery With A Slight Crisp On The Outside & Soft Inside, Which Was The Perfect Balance. The Ingredients Tasted Fresh, & It Was Very Filling. The Size I Got Came With 4 Slices, & Honestly, 2 Slices Was More Than Enough. I'd Definitely Come Back & Bring My Son This Feels Like A Spot He'd Love, Especially If He's Into Breadsticks & Cheesy Pizza. The Staff Was Decent, Though I Didn't Interact Much. The Overall Setup Is Interesting, A Full Restaurant Vibe Inside With This Separate Pizza Concept On The Side. Different, But It Works. I'm Glad I Finally Tried It, Unique Setup, Solid Detroit-Style Pizza, & A Great Deal If You Catch It On The Right Day. Just Have To Be In The Mood For Detroit-Style Pizza.

When they named this place, they absolutely nailed it! Side Door Pizza truly earns the name. The…read morepizza counter literally shares a kitchen with Scarlet Oak, and how do you get in or out? Through the side door, of course. Side Door Pizza is essentially a takeout counter just off the kitchen with its own separate entrance. We didn't quite realize that going in, and since it was cold and windy, we asked if we could take our pizza inside and sit at Scarlet Oak. They were happy to accommodate, asking only that we order something there as well, so we grabbed a drink. The pizza came out quickly, hot and fresh. We're vegetarians, so we ordered one square slice of cheese and one square slice of mushroom. The cheese slice was good but not great. It could have used a bit more sauce and seasoning. The mushroom slice, however, was excellent. We both immediately agreed we should have just ordered a full mushroom pie. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience. The environment was welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you're in the Navy Yard area, it's definitely worth a stop. They also have a fairly extensive menu beyond pizza, which we didn't explore this time--but if you go, it's worth checking out the full lineup.

Best pizza I have ever had. Gelato was amazing. Service was quick and friendly. It was clean…read moreinside. Love the outdoor seating.

I came here with friends over the weekend after a morning of walking around the hill and it was a…read moreperfect lunch spot! I've had their pizza before but only from delivery, I'd never actually been to their physical location despite passing by it all the time. On Saturdays and Sundays they do $5 spritzes from 11-3 so we were instantly in. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the amazing weather, some spritzes, and a light lunch. They only had two servers for the afternoon, but the manager came by all the tables and was kindly apologetic for the slower service. Our server was nice, but didn't seem to know much about the menu when my gluten free friend asked about an item. Overall though, it's a great spot for patio dining when the weather is good!

This was some seriously good pizza! The dough and crust are superb. Just even the crust is truly…read moretasty. We opted for the smothered onion and pepperoni pizzas. Both were delicious. If you forced me to pick a favorite of the two, I think I'd say the smothered onion. And be sure to get a side of ranch. It definitely tasted house made and is a great dip for the pizza. We will most definitely be getting pizza from here again!

Cozy pizza shop located off of an alley on H Street . There is some outdoor seating. Inside there…read moreis bar seating and a few tables. I wanted to sit at a table, but there is not much seating inside. If you want a table you are limited with the time you have available. I ordered a potato pizza which is a white pizza base and added some pepperoni. The pizza was pipping hot! The crust was perfectly crispy on the edges. The flavor of the potatoes were cooked through and added a nice texture to the pie. The rosemary was also a nice touch to the pizza. I believe they have specials on Monday and Wednesday. I really wanted to try the square pizza but that is only served on Wednesday for dine in only. I will be back to try some other pizza options.

Stopped in for some of their gluten free appetizers! The jalapeno poppers come with 3 full sized…read morejalapeños filled with bacon and cream cheese. The mozzarella sticks come in an order of 3 and were also delicious. Dining style is fast casual, order at the counter and they deliver to the table. Can't speak to the pizza but enjoyed their appetizers!

In DC for a couple of nights and didn't want to fight traffic so ordered delivery to the hotel. It…read morewas right on time and still hot! Had sausage and pepperoni, it was a little greasy but not too greasy. We're not big fans of thin crust, but the NY style crust was tasty and had a nice chew. All in all it was close to being 4 stars and worth a try if you like the NY style pies.

Whoa now! We had a slice of the Bacon Me Crazy and a small detroit style Butcher's Block Pie…read more(Cup-n-Char Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Virginia Honey Ham, Bacon, Fresh Oregano, Mozz-Provo Blend). Premium toppings. Fresh, plentiful, great quality. We ordered both well done and received a nice crispy edge on the crust but with all the toppings it's damn near impossible to get a strong enough base to avoid bend. It's worth the compromise- trust me! Both were delicious but I'll skip the detroit crust next time, and there will be a next time. For me the detroit crust was a bit spongy and had a slight yeast taste. Not enough to ruin the experience but enough for me to choose a different crust next time. We also got the ranch for dipping - new experience. That too wasn't for me. The ranch is homemade and great texture and flavor just not what I expected. It had a heavy dill flavor...yep...dill. Again, tasty but, for me, this is more for veggies than pizza. All in all, looking forward to trying other pizzas. Check them out.

Pizza galore with over 20+ types of pizza to choose from! There were so many pies to choose from!…read moreWhile the White Mushroom Truffle pizza and the Margharita pizza had some good flavor, it wasn't that fresh. My biggest pet peeve about NY style pizza places is that it's impossible to snag a hot slice out of the oven. When the pipping hot pizza is taken out of the oven, it's tucked under the display case. By the time the pizza pie is depleted from the display case, the hidden pizza gets cold as it's finally moved up. The cycle repeats itself...so you can never get a hot fresh slice of pizza. The Garlic Knots were hands-down the best part of my oil! I wish I could order a single knot as I didn't really want 3 knots. While the Chicken and Eggplant Parm are heavily promoted on flyers at the tables, I didn't see them on the menu, it would have been helpful to see before ordering. There's plenty of seating upstairs. Decent neighborhood spot to grab a slice of pizza.