When the Moon Hits Your Eye Like a Big Pizza Pie, That's Amore!

Timber Pizza Company

809 Upshur Street NW

Metro: Petworth | @timberpizzaco

There is a view of the giant brick oven from every seat in the house in this cozy Petworth spot. One thing that sets Timber apart is being able to grab breakfast starting at 8am on the weekends. They don’t take reservations so make sure to get there early. Flying into DC? Check out Timber’s outpost in DCA!

Za’ to Try: The Norman, a white pizza with provolone and mozzarella blend, nectarines, bacon, jalapeños, spicy jam drizzle, and micro cilantro.

2 Amys

3715 Macomb Street NW

Metro: Tenleytown

@2amysneapolitanpizzeria

The longest running place on our list opened its doors and started serving up Neopolitan pizza in 2001. During the pandemic a second pizza oven took residence in the main dining room to keep up with demand. Authentic D.O.C. pizza is offered, as certified and defined by the ‘Denominazione di Origine Controllata.’

Za’ to Try: Cauliflower & Sausage, Roasted local cauliflower, 2amys sausage, tomato puree, garlic, grana, parsley and hot pepper.

Menomale

2711 12th St NE/33 N St NE Brookland Metro/NoMa Metro @menomale_dc

It means “thank goodness” in italian and this Brookland neighborhood staple is run by owners Ettore and Maria Rusciano, whom the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana in Naples, Italy deemed certified pizza makers. All ingredients are strictly sourced from Campania, the southern region just south of the capital.

Za’ to Try: Quattro Formaggi, tomatoes, Fior di latte mozzarella, goat cheese, parmigiano, gorgonzola, fresh basil, evoo

Andy’s Pizza

2016 9th St NW/2465 18th St NW/ 51 M St NE/ 1201 Half St SE

Shaw/North Dupont/NoMa/Navy Yard

Metro @andyspizza

This winner of the 2021 World Pizza Championship has had locations popping up all over the DMV. The secret in this award-winning New York Style pizza is all in the dough. Owner Andy Brown uses dough that is cold fermented for 72 hours and cooked in a New York deck oven, which creates a crisp crust and soft interior.

Za’ to Try: Pepperoni Pizza (house favorite) red sauce, mozzarella, ‘roni cups, burrata, basil, mike's hot honey, parmigiano

Pupatella

1801 18th St NW

Dupont Metro | @pupatella_pizza

Serving internationally certified Neapolitan Pizza, Pupatella started out as a food cart in Ballston and has grown to seven locations across the DMV. Notably, USA Today put them on their 10 Best Pizza Places in the US! Head over to Dupont Circle to grab a slice straight out of the 900 degree oven.

Za’ to Try: Tomato Artichoke- Garlic-roasted tomatoes, marinated artichokes, fresh mozzarella

Stellina

399 Morse St NE/508 K St NW Metro: NoMa/Gallery Place

@stellinapizzeria

Self-described as an upscale casual concept that modernizes the classic pizza counter with style and dynamic energy, Stellina offers fun specials like Pizza Bento Boxes for lunch; get a small pizza, chips, arancini and cannoli for $19.50.

Za’ to Try: Cacio & Pepe- Cacio di Roma, pecorino Romano, mozzarella, toasted black pepper.

Bacio

81 Seaton Place NW Metro: Shaw | @baciopizzeriadc

This cute little mom and pop pizzeria has been a Bloomingdale staple for over ten years. Using their own Buffalo milk cheese, their crust is prepared with the finest; extra virgin olive oil, high-protein flour and clear-filtered water for quality test. Bacio has several specialty pizzas to choose from, most of which are named after local neighborhoods. Grab a spot on the patio or take advantage of one of their many take-away specials.

Za’ to Try: The Shaw-Ham, baby arugula, cherry tomato, Bacio shredded mozzarella, pesto sauce