Top 5 Pizza Restaurants
Sep 26, 2004
I thought I would start a series of my top 5 favorite places to eat in each category. Of course I don't put any place on these Top 5 Lists that I have not eaten at, so if you think you know a place that is better, post a comment.
My Top 5 places to eat pizza:
1) Vace
2) 2 Amys
3) Pizzeria Paradiso
4) Jumbo Slice
5) Cafe Villa
For those of you who are not familiar with the last 2...
There are a bunch of Jumbo Slice places in Adams Morgan. I think the most famous one is the one near Madams Organ. Cafe Villa is a small pizza place out by where I work. They have great NY style pizza, Italian Subs and calzones.
Vace's also got tasty subs and good Italian groceries.
Posted by: Joe Grossberg | Sep 27, 2004 at 10:40 AM
The best Jumbo Slice is the one on U between the Metro and Ben's. It's the same pizza, but they have seats and the crowd is much friendlier. And less prone to wearing white hats and puking on your shoes.
Posted by: Michael | Sep 28, 2004 at 02:21 PM
You are forgetting the Italian Store! Their white pizza is completely worth the trip to Arlington.
Posted by: A.K. | Sep 29, 2004 at 02:14 PM
I second the Italian store :D I've been to the top 3 and Italian store is still #1 for me.
Posted by: brooke | Oct 04, 2004 at 02:15 AM
Wow. Two recs. I WILL have to try the Italian Store for sure now.
Posted by: Jason | Oct 05, 2004 at 12:30 AM
I love Jumbo Slice!!! Im going ther tonight actually! Good indian food there too if you like spicy things. The pizza really is jumbo and there is indian music playing which makes it fun. Close to the metro too. Cool place, but at night its sometimes not so good a neighborhood.
Posted by: katie cannizzaro | Oct 11, 2004 at 12:29 PM
I'd also add Famous Luigi's on 19th to the "best DC pizza" category. They have great topping selections including fresh sausage and chicken sausage which are "must orders"! In my estimation it's hard to find good, fresh sausage on pizza. Unfortunately I've always been disappointed Luigi's pasta dishes so just stick with the pizza. It's worth a trip, despite the spotty service. The bottom floor has a romantic ambience as well, which is a plus. If you're going to the Italian Store in Arlington, Jason, be sure to pick up some of their homemade pesto sauce. It's pricey (6-8 bucks for a small tub) but worth it as a special treat. You might want to call in advance because sometimes they don't have it. Also, they have great cannolis if you have a sweet tooth.
Posted by: Dominic | Oct 17, 2004 at 11:39 AM
sette at conn. ave and r st. gets my vote for best pizza. for down and dirty, quick and easy (since i live in adams morgan) jumbo slice is great (not sure if it's the same one mentioned here though; i'm thinking of the one with red swinging doors).
Posted by: roberto | Oct 11, 2005 at 10:41 AM
faccia luna is hands down the best pizza in the area. no joke.
http://www.faccialuna.com/
Posted by: The Dude | Nov 17, 2005 at 08:27 PM
Vace has a fine authentic italian pie, and I have always thought that 2 Amy's was my fav, but now I must say that Sette serves the best pizza in town. and...The staff is great (eat at the bar- Ephraim and Raido are thebest!) and the salads, grilled fish and pasta are never disappointing.
My friend and I eat their at least once a week.
Posted by: daniel Conway | Jul 09, 2008 at 07:39 AM