Grab a Slice of Heaven in Washington, D.C.

Getting a slice of pizza and catching up with a friend as a mid-week treat or a weekend activity is always a good idea. There are so many pizzerias you can explore in our nation’s capital, so it’s likely you might find your new go-to after reading our recommendations. Our team at Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC wants to help you find the best of the best, so we have compiled a list of four places where you can grab a slice of heaven in Washington, D.C.

2 Amys

2 Amys is a Neapolitan pizzeria that has been in operation for 21 years, serving the community delicious pizzas in a relaxing atmosphere. While waiting for your pizza as it’s baking in a wood-burning oven, order wine by the glass to sip on. The establishment’s exterior is a modern and simple look, decorated with plants, while the interior is warm and inviting with ambient lighting on the tables.

Grab a slice or two of classic pizzas like marinara or margherita. Or, you can try the restaurant’s specials like Two Amys with tomato and fresh mozzarella or NoAmys with dough, salt, and olive oil. You can’t forget to order delectable sweets afterward, such as a cannoli, almond cake, or vanilla ice cream. This location accepts only walk-ins and takeout orders. Additionally, there are gift cards you can purchase to give as a present to a fellow pizza lover.

• Hours:
  • Monday through Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Address: 3715 Macomb St. NW, Washington, D.C.

Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza

Located in the Friendship Heights neighborhood, Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza is a locally owned, chef-driven establishment, and The Washington City Paper has voted this location the Best Slice in D.C. This pizzeria may quickly become your favorite place to grab a slice and a glass of beer because of its exciting environment. Here, you know you’re getting quality pizza because the kitchen staff prepares its natural and locally sourced ingredients daily. Additionally, this location offers spicy and vegetarian options.

Locals know Pete’s for its New Haven-style pizza, but you can also order pies like tomato pie, which has tomato sauce, pecorino cheese, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, or an arugula pizza that comes with white pizza, marinated tomatoes, red onions, arugula, and parmigiano-reggiano. For dessert, try mouth-watering treats, such as chocolate cannolis, tiramisu, or a decadent chocolate torte. It’s important to note that delivery orders end 15 minutes before the store closes.

• Hours:
  • Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Address: 4940 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

Timber Pizza Company

Established in 2016, Timber Pizza Company had its first location in Petworth, D.C. This pizzeria has four values it strives toward — fun, growth, quality, and community. What makes this location different from other pizza places in the city is that Timber has a food truck. You can use the location’s website to view the truck’s schedule. Some savory pizzas you can order from Timber Pizza Company include classic favorites like Cheese Please or Pretty in Pepperoni.

The menu also has specialty pizzas like Green Monster with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, feta cheese, kale, and zucchini, or The Lucy, which has provolone and mozzarella blend, parmesan, ricotta salata, fresh mozzarella, roasted sweet potatoes, and oregano. While locals know this place for its incredible pies, you can order yummy salads and empanadas like the slow-roasted pork empanadas, or the Samman salad with seasonal greens, roasted sweet potatoes, shaved beets, pistachios, crispy sweet potatoes, Za’atar, and Za’atar vinaigrette.

If you’re looking to have brunch at this pizzeria, visit the store on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Hours:
  • Sunday through Tuesday: 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Wednesday and Thursday: 5 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday: 5 to 10 p.m.
• Address: 809 Upshur St. NW, Washington, D.C.

90 Second Pizza

Order from 90 Second Pizza if you want authentic Neapolitan pizza. The chefs at this pizzeria approach pizza making with a unique preparation process, great skills, and high-quality ingredients. When you enter this fast-paced pizza place, you’re stepping into an exciting atmosphere where everything is happening quickly. They really do cook your pizzas in 90 seconds in an oven that’s 800 to 900 degrees. The flour has low levels of gluten, and the dough has flour, sea salt, water, and yeast, which the staff leaves to rise for 48 hours. Additionally, there are vegan options available but not gluten-free.

Enjoy the restaurant’s mouth-watering pies like sausage and peppers, meat lovers, Napoli, and al pollo. After polishing off the pies, satisfy your sweet tooth after dinner with desserts like tiramisù or double chocolate “Kinder” mousse, which is an Italian fresh, handmade dessert pastry cup and double chocolate mousse inspired by Kinder Chocolate.

If you want this pizzeria to cater your next private event, consider ordering takeout. And, if you ask, the staff can cut the pizza into appetizer slices for your various events, like a birthday or office holiday party. You can skip the potential lines and use 90 Second Pizza’s website to order delivery or takeout.

• Hours:
  • Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight.
• Address: 1077 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

We know there are several places in and around Washington, D.C., where you can get a slice of heaven, so we’re only scratching the surface with our suggestions. What do you think of our list? Did we miss one of your favorite local pizzerias? Contact us, and let us know. Here at Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC, we take pride in listening to our customers’ opinions, especially about local businesses we can support.

Visit our dealership in Woodbridge, Virginia, about a 30-minute drive from the city, and speak with our sales team experts about our various services, including how to schedule an appointment. Or, you can browse our inventory of new cars and used vehicles. Whatever you’re searching for at our showroom, we want to assist you in fulfilling your needs.

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