Reviews of Menomale. (Restaurant) in Washington (District of Columbia).

Menomale

772 Reviews

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Pizza restaurant

2711 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20018, United States

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Information of Menomale, Restaurant in Washington (District of Columbia)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Menomale

Matilde C Calderon

This little Neapolitan pizza place is amazing! I went for on a busy Saturday for lunch. There was only one staff but the waiter was so efficient and friendly. Pizzas were so delicious and the portions were big enough for me to bring half home. The Cappuccino Truffle is like an ice cream with coffee truffle in the center of the ice cream ball. It was pretty unique and tasty!

Les Nedbalek

Brought my whole family here, two daughters, 2 son-in-laws, 3 grand kids. Very close to the taste of pizzas in Naples, Italy. Fast service and excellent taste. Antipasto tray good to. The serve Menabrea beer from Italy oldest brewery in Northern Italy. Looks to be dog friendly as well.

Jess

I had been hearing good things about this pizza and knew I had to give it a try. Every aspect was delicious: the sauce, the cheese, and the crust. From my experience in Italy, I think it is some of the most authentic Italian pizza that I have had in this area. My one thing for next time is that I will ask for them to spread more sauce and cheese on or get some extra sauce for dipping the crust. There was a lot more plain crust than I prefer, but it should be an easy thing to get around when I go back.

Neerja Tiwari

Great place for pizza in Washington DC !For a family of six the bill came to 90 dollars! We ordered a Caprese salad and a Formaggi Della casa plus three pizzas! Food is excellent and we enjoyed the dinner! Tip: they closed at nine pm and hence do go early to enjoy your meal at leisure

Marissa Alvarez

Authentic Napoletana pizza. Warm and friendly neighborhood atmosphere with excellent service. This is the new favorite spot for my husband and I. I wish I could keep it a secret, but the food is so good and you can tell the staff works really hard and takes pride in what they serve. Really enjoyed my experience here and we will be back to try more pizzas.

David Brenton

We went to menomale for lunch on a Saturday. We didn’t have to wait for a table but they were pretty busy. The apps were delicious - salad was great, beer selection was ok. Pizza was solid, very traditional Italian style pizza. Could’ve used more sausage on the sausage mushroom but the salami and olives together was a solid interesting compliment.

Zsuzsa Fox

Giovanni provided my Hungarian family and Anerican friends an outstanding service, and with his sense of humor, charm and hospitality an unforgettable experience. The authentic Italian decorations and beautifully handpainted table provided a most pleasant atmosphere. His recommendations were perfect for our taste and the quality of the pizzas we ate were excellent. My 78 year old mother told him it was the best pizza of her life. It was, certainly, the best crust I have ever tasted. We will certainly come back again soon.

Angelina Racine

Best pizza in DC I’ve ever had after living here for 7 years. Very busy, but didn’t mind waiting. Service is excellent. My husband and I got burrata salad w/ prosciutto and the Brookland veggie.

Madeline Jetzer

Absolutely delicious authentic Italian food! Saw they had the certification for neopolitan pizza certification which was neat. We had the olive oil sampler, a prosciutto pizza (added arugula), and the spicy pizza (can't remember the name. The dining area is small but the outdoor seating looks nice. Will definitely be a regular here. Also their espresso dessert was delicious!

justin jovanovic

Back in DC for a wedding -- been almost a decade since I have came back since graduation, and I immediately felt that warm feeling from the host at Menomale as I was seeking refuge from a storm. Little did I know I stumbled upon a gem, legit 9/10 pizza and Italian fare, excellent service, beautiful space and ambiance .. This is a destination restaurant - don't miss out.

Cara Huether

This place was amazing! The handmade dough is out of this world. Would highly recommend. The service was top notch and the establishment was very clean. Please go!

Steve

The best pizza in the DC area. Such a great vibe and the staff is super friendly. It feels authentic and the food is absolutely delicious. 🇮🇹 Outside and inside seating is comfortable and cozy. Plenty of options to choose from on the menu. The appetizers are also great. We ordered the presutto with Bratta, it was heavenly. Then the margarita pizza. Yum. Definitely go here or order.

Kristin Calkins

Delicious food (perfectly chewy pizza crust), friendly weight staff. We’ll sized patio for outdoor seating is enjoyable. Definitely recommend to anyone is the area.

Jay Empty

Seriously might be the best pizza I have had; high quality toppings, great flavor combos, crust is perfect, and the desserts are amazing! The staff is knowledgeable and very friendly.

Caleigh Guoynes

Our favorite pizza place in DC! Their red sauce and crust is amazing. Love the specialty flavors—there’s something cool for everyone. The pizza scissors are so cool, too! They even gave my mom a dessert on the house for her birthday.

Mark Roback

Authentic Italian cuisine. Great atmosphere, and the host was super personable with engaging conversation. Definitely one of the best pizzas I've eaten, rival's the pizza I had in New Jersey.

Debra Harley

Excellent food and service. My go-to for Margherita pizza when in town. Try the Coffee Coretto for dessert!

Shiva Koohi

Best Neopolitan pizza in DC! Ingredients always seem super fresh. I'm lucky to live in their neighborhood. Inside is a little small but very cozy. They also have a patio on 12th st. My favorite is the chef's special pizza, but the Diavola pizza is also very good.

Lars Cade

A great, cozy little pizza place where the pizza is strictly made to order. Want to swap one topping for another? No problem! Given the size of the pizzas, one pizza is probably enough for a party of two.

Christina Harris

Great little pizza place in Northeast DC. Several friends of mine raved about the food they had here and it’s only a few blocks away from my house so I went in to give it a try one Sunday afternoon. I love the fact that they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Tried sitting outside but the mosquitoes eventually drove me inside. My partner and I had a couple of beers and tried the smoked turkey pizza. It was absolutely delicious! The crust was the perfect texture and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh! So happy I found this pain. I will definitely be back to try more of their delicious food.

Krishna B Kidambi

This place is in a small Neighbour hood. There is street parking. The place is small, but we were seated outside immediately. We got the Coccio as a starter. It was creamy and the bread with it was delicious. We got two pizzas The Diavola which was amazing and Chefs special. I did not like the later one. It did not have flavor to it apart from the cured meat. But the tiramisu was great, a perfect blend of sweet and coffee taste to it.

Jesus Cruz

So overall pretty good. Let me start off by saying this is the best pizza dough I've come across. So I come in and order a pizza margherita, which I use as a starting point at any pizza place that has them. The taste was excellent, the texture though is a bit off. The pizza was a bit soupy and they go a little heavy on the cheese (there's more white than red). I recommend letting the pizza cool a little bit before cutting and eating. Again the crust was amazingly cooked. The interior is a little lacking and cramped, although I don't know where else they'd set base in the area. Overall pretty good but could be better

Dr. Zu

The food was good overall, could be better in terms of pizza integrity and the service could be better when it comes to making sure napkins, cutlery etc are available. I think the bruschetta could definitely use work (needs olive oil), especially for the price.

Nitin J.Sanket

One of the most authentic pizza I've had in a long time. Highly recommend the margarita pizza and chocolate truffle.

Gaurav Sharma

Friendly staff, great food. Our server really provided some good recommendations. Will definitely visit again.

Brittany K

If you like traditional napoletana pizza, definitely try this place. The crust amazing. They have vegan cheese, which you can get on any pizza. I liked the pizza a lot. We also got the Romana style pizza (deep dish) which I didn't care for as much, but it's definitely a style preference.

Tasha Gervais

Very small but lively, happy place with great pizza. Neopolitan pizza has a thin crust and is droopy and kind of wet in the center. Personally, I love it. Unlike other types of pizzas it's more about the sauce and toppings than tons of cheese (unless you get one of the cheese-focused choices). All pizzas come in one size, which is like a quite large personal pizza. They cost about $15 each. But you have to appreciate the artisan nature of the food. It was delicious.

Do Dang

Read a review that interested in a lobster pizza and also in the mood for neapolitan pizza but got talked into a calzone! Bummer they don't serve the lobster pizza anymore. So the crust was very good, crispy and just the right amount of chewiness and not too heavy. The mozzarella had was smooth texture and slightly smoky flavor but a calzone needs more ricotta than mozzarella. The amount of prosciutto was sparse. It was so sparse and thinly cut that made the flavor bland. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. If I had more time may want to visit again to try the pizza. small place but good atmosphere.

Kylie Stamm

This is one of my favorite places I've been to for pizza in DC! The food quality and service is some of the best (ever!) - everyone must go! Everyone on staff was so kind to our very large group of 15.

Missy Durrett

We ate here on vacation and it was amazing! We got three different pizzas and each was traditional and unique. We will be coming back! The service was wonderful and chatty! I recommend highly!

Al Del Grosso

Some of the most authentic pizza I've had, as good as any in Naples. We had the Brooklandissima, with grilled vegetables and the Quattro Stagione. Fast, friendly and efficient service.

Andy Huang

One of the best if not the best Neapolitan pizza in DC / DMV area. The service here is superb with all the staff being very kind and welcoming. The pizza here is on par with Neapolitan establishments in NYC such as Roberta's in Brooklyn, Kesté in Manhattan, and Motterino's in Manhattan. The leparding is spot on with the constancy of the bubble size and amount, the crust is always a light brown and airy. The toppings are cooked very well and some develop the slightest char on them while being hot and integrity intact. The sauce is a very untampered with tomato that's tart and sharp, and the cheese is a great mozzarella that coats your mouth. One thing I would change is the salt content in the crust, it's not too noticable when eating ( you slightly can if you have only the outer crust on larger quantities), but afterwards you gotta chug some water, I think per 1000grams of flour they're using, the salt should be 20-25g rather than the 30-40g's you can taste. Definitely worth a stop by even if it's out of your way.

Granville Alan Mount

Great pizzas! Delightful waiter and a very comfortable terrace dining space

Bianca McLemore

Great Italian place for that authentic Italian pizza. Flour is actually from Naples,Italy.

RevDr John Trigilio

Superb and authentic pizzas just like in Italy. Not cardboard or sponge quality but real Italian Neapolitan. Service was A1. Peroni beer. Lots of choices. Pizza and pasta. Gelato 🍨 is terrific. Best pizza in DC …

Dani S

Easily top three pizza in the District. Seafood options are amazing!

Zbigniew Kostrzewski

Covit world doesn't alow for full experience, however the pizza was very good, with one exception - parts of the dough was not cooked evenly. The topping however was nicely done!

Jonathan Alfuth

Menomale is fantastic, great appetizers and pizza. We love their outdoor space, especially on rainy days. The pizza is wonderful and has such a diversity of flavors. This is where we bring everyone who comes in from out of town!

Frank Ding

A little expensive, especially considering how thin the pizza is, but truly DELICIOUS. The Diavolo pizza was the best pizza I have ever had, period. It's juicy with so much flavor. I popped by on a whim because I had a video shoot in the area, but I would love to return someday.

Erin Patricia

Pizzas were great. Service was good, but a little slow for a weekday afternoon.

Cara Jones

Really solid Naples style thin crust. Toppings are a little skimpy especially on the veggie pizzas but everything was delicious. Patio wasn't heated but was warm enough on a 60 degree day.

Miesa Myrick

Delicious! I travel often to Rome for work. Our meal tasted like Italy. We started off with a refreshing Aperol Spritz each then had the Margherita pizza 15 and a Quatro formaggi. The pizzas were cooked in their wood burning oven that looked imported from Naples. Afterwards we had dessert, the tiramisu and a Gelato tartufo nero. Finally, 2 excellent espressos. Highly recommended

Ronald Hunter

The food is so AMAZING that angels float down from heaven and sing when every course is served. If you have not been to Menomale, you do not know the meaning of a true Italian casual culinary dining experience.

John Miller

Found Menomale on our last night in DC,unfortunately as we had a fabulous meal great service & at a good price. Highly recommend & a special mention to Ajene our waiter !

France Tardif

WoW, just wow… this is the greatest Italian restaurant ever… the food is amazing and the staff is unbelievable!! Not to forget the owner that served us with such an amazing attention to details… we will stop by next time we are in the area . Thanks Giovanni!!

Cody Beckley

Had the best pizza of my life here. A must visit if you appreciate good pizza. Get the margaritha when you come.

Bob Nunes

Great pizza place 12 blocks from my house to my house great customer service cool people grade vibe

Timothy Torres

The pizza never disappoints and the service was fast too.

Jeremy M.

Enjoyed my 1st visit to Menomale🍕 The Vegetarian Mediterranean flavor will blow your taste buds away. Leaving you craving to come back. …

Cristiane Kimura

Best Neapolitan pizza in the DC region. In my opinion :) I also love the Limoncello Truffle.

Christopher Parker

Great little place for pizza. Everything I have had here was fantastic.

Mayra Salazar

First time visiting DC and we absolutely loved the food ...the pizza was delicious...we came to Noma location.... The staff was extremely efficient, they delivered quality and we will come again!!!! Highly recommend!!!!! 5 stars!!!!!!

Bailey DeSimone

The Brooklandissima was delicious if you're a fan of veggie pizzas!

petagaye andrews

Excellent Service and Authentic Italian pizza! Awesome Neighborhood find! Wine list also a fabulous find! One of our favorites in Brookland area!

Karen Miller

Excellent pizza and service...oh and beer good too. Highly recommend.

Roberto Ballo

The pizza was really good but the owner misrepresents a glass of regular wine -- I believe a run of the mill Montepulciano d'Abruzzo -- as Amarone. When I asked to see the bottle, there was, in fact, no bottle of Amarone (a delicious and very distinctive wine from Northern Italy, which is always identified as such on the bottle as per European laws) in the shop. They apologized but the bill came un-itemized, which meant that I would have had to go into another discussion to determine how much we got charged for the glasses of wine we got (the "Amarone" was $20 a glass which, for the real thing, would not be completely unfair). The bill was steep but we left, pleased with the pizza and a tad puzzled by the whole thing. Should we go back? The pizza is good, but maybe too much work and discussions for some baked dough with good stuff on it....

Jessica Long

Amazing Italian style pizza. The summer salad with nice and light and well dressed. The appetizer was very tasty! Great service and indoor and outdoor seating!

Phillip Harris V

One if my absolute favorite authentic Italian pizza places in the district, been going here since they opened up and recommend it to all my foodie friends who want some R E A L pizza.

Joe Marshall

Amazing pizza, best I’ve ever had. They do classics right and even offer some options for those who aren’t able to experience the joy of cheese on their pizza. That was actually how I found this place. My wife has a bad dairy allergy but loves pizza (I know...), so Menomale has their own in house cachew ricotta they can put on any of those classic pies. Go. You won’t be disappointed.

Noura Khayat

I heard great things about this place and it did not disappoint. Some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

Israel Mejia

Good menu like any pizzeria in Italy. The pizza is delicious and it is real Neapolitan style.

Malcolm Mossman

Best pizza in the district, hands down. I went on a coworker's recommendation and two years later still can't get enough. Highly recommend the Vesuvius. Tomatoes are fresh, crust is chewy and crispy. Can't beat it!

Mary Dolbashian

Best Pizza in DC! This pizza is unlike any you have had anywhere in DC! It is exactly like the pizza you have had in Italy if you are lucky enough to have been there. The sauce has an amazing flavor that you won’t find at any pizza place around. Menamale is a must try! It doesn’t matter how long or how far you have to drive to get there.... SERIOUSLY👌❤️👍😊

Jeff Kryger

Excellent pizza, definitely the real deal! We also enjoyed the olive oil sampler. Service left a bit to be desired, but won't stop us from enjoying the food again in the future.

Colleen Delawder

Yummy pizza. Pizzas are a good size for one person.

Enrisa Reyes

Authentic southern Italian pizza place;the sauce was delicious and the crust was perfect. Am not a fan of chewy dough though, I like mine cooked slow and crisp. The place is getting to be really crowded but it's really a good taste of Italy! The staff were very helpful and did their jobs well. Defnitely going back to try the other dishes..

Mark Sullivan

Great meatball sandwich, with surprise side salad. Service was on point, air conditioning on a hot summer day was nice. Worth the trip.

Christine B

Excellent pizza! Thin crust. One of the best I've had and reasonably priced.

rosendo molina

Quaintly tucked away in DC’s burbs. Great service. We went late but was greeted and seated nonetheless. Pizza was amazing. Their draft beer selection was pretty good as well. Definitely a destination if you enjoy BOP! Google Kevin Hart BOP!

Jesse Crowe

Walked into the most authentic Italian restaurant in DC. Homemade pasta, incredible pizza, amazing gelato, and much more. Would come back. 10/10

Maggie Bird

Absolutely delicious and authentic pizza. Especially loved the crust and you can tell they use high quality ingredients on their pizzas. Ordered online, pickup was quick and easy!

Kameron Lineback

Its really good pizza. You can even watch as they wood fire it for you! It is however a personal size pizza, in my opinion. Although I am a bigger guy so that may have something to do with it as well. Ultimately A great place to take a potential date off the beaten path with some pretty great atmosphere and service, but I would not expect you to be feeding your family of 5 here for less than $12 a person. In summary come for the taste but you might leave hungry.

Caroline Papanikolaou

Pizza was delicious, fresh thin crust, generous toppings. Also tried 2-3 appetizers that were very good. Service was excellent - our server Jose took great care of our group and when some items took a while to come (we hadn't even noticed time passing by:) he gave us a dish on the house.

Rick bullard

I had previously thought Timber had the best pizza. This place is better. The sauce is delicious. Sweet tangy tomato sauce. The dough is phenomenal. The topping really don't matter when those 2 main ingredients are aced. This is my new go-to. Only complaint was service was missing for some gaps (we wanted more beer!) but we were the only ones sitting outside so maybe just an odd time

Erin Humphrey

Love this place, it's my friends (the pizza nuts) favorite place. We always over order because we can't make up our minds. The apps are sharing size, so order those for the table unless it's the warm dip...that's MINE!

Jonathan Katz

Probably my favorite pizza in the DMV. Perfect crust, excellent toppings, and wonderful texture. The staff are really nice too. My recommendation is the Quattro Formaggi, which I've gotten for take out a fair few times. I also recommend the Barchetta Panuozzo, which is simply delicious.

Jason Castellente

This is absolutely a hidden gem of Washington DC. The pizza here is absolutely fantastic. Everything I had while I was here was really great. The wait staff and bartenders were all very friendly and helpful. It's a great hole in the wall date spot. I will say that we did have to wait a short time since there are so few tables inside and they don't take reservations. However in warmer weather there is more seats outside which I imagine would increase the capacity of what they're able to accommodate. Highly recommended.

Holly Dragoo

You will get to crave this place once you have tried it. Have been numerous times - never disappointed! Very attentive service, wonderful owner/mgr checks on you too if he's in. Possibly the best pie in town - certainly the most authentic neapolitan variety. Crust has the perfect texture & right balance of salt. Good Negronis too. Sad they did away with the gelato offering, but def plan for dessert there all the same. Excited to see them expand to a 2nd locale!

CarolAnne Poraczky

I am a pretty picky eater but they're cheese ravioli and pizza was beyond amazing! I the staff is super friendly and kind.10/10 recommend checking this place out while in DC.

Christopher Weatherly

Incredible service! I asked to have a pizza made with half vegan and half dairy cheese. The chef was so kind and creative to creative a little “crust barrier” down the center to keep the cheeses separate. Amazing!

Cory & Meg Greer

Warning: this is not American pizza. I did a really quick search, saw pizza & beer, and pounced. I was pleasantly surprised to find legit Italian pizza! It was awesome, the service was great. I will return. The only thing I would do differently is order wine instead of beer, because Italian wine is much better than Italian beer.

Carmen Graciela Díaz

Delicious and lovely pizza. We appreciated the great service and attentions we got. Grazie!

Vincent Ty

The pizzas we ordered were really good. They were thin crust but not crunch; instead chewy and flowy sauce. Quite on the high price. The server was engaging.

Christopher Tester

It was a really good napolitain pizza. Almost reminded me of the pizzas I’ve had in Naples. I should’ve had Aperol spritz instead of red wine. Then it’s be great.

Charlotte Lewis

This was really delicious pizza, perfect combo of cheese, sauce, and crust. Also, great drink variety selection. Beware, it is a very small space. We waited two hours, for four people, to be seated, and received fairly poor service after that. Try a week night if you're hungry. If you're happy to wait, plow on through to the weekend (they don't take reservations).

Chris Martin

I think of this as my upscale, "I don't want to cook tonight" place. Prices may be a little high for random Tuesday nights but the food justifies the expense. I particularly recommend the seafood salad appetizer - delicious and a generous portion. The pizza is also in my DC top three. Highly recommend!

Mate V

Best pizza in the DMV. The dough is heavenly. Light and fluffy not chewy like the dough at Two Amy’s. The cheese and the sauce greatly compliment it. Please do check them out. You won’t regret it.

Conor O'Brien

I was stationed at Naval Support Activity Naples in Italy before receiving orders to Washington, DC. This restaurant is certified “Vero Pizza” a certification that is only given by Neapolitan Pizzolas - pizza certification board. It’s as authentic a Neapolitan pie as you’re going to get outside of the Campania region. Shoot... even Romans don’t have Vero Pizza! The pizza is excellent and the staff was attentive. We were spoiled in Naples, a pie cost like €5, so the prices were a little higher, but supply and demand. Everyone and their mother is a vero pizza pizzola in Naples.

Coral Dirks

Neapolitan pizza is my all time favorite. If I'm going to binge on carbs, I want it to be worth it. Menomale pizza makes the cut. The dough is exactly what I expected: simple, thin, soft, and stretchy. Most of the ingredients seemed to be of high quality. However, the meats (particularly the ham) seemed like cut-up lunch meat and the red sauce tasted like the red Chef Boyardee sauce. I'm used to crushed tomatoes (little to no processing), but maybe this is how it is supposed to be done. I like that Menomale partners with another local vendor, Salumeria. Worth a try!

Fernando Blanco

First thing to note is that the place certainly stands out from the neighborhood it is located in. First thing I noticed when I came in on a regular Friday evening was the fact that there was an Italian family in the place eating which is nice to have when judging authenticity. Prices are on average $11 for a pizza , $5 for any drink that isn't water ($7+ for alcohol). The pizza here is thin crusted and if you want to make your own pizza at home you can also get the dough sourced here. We ordered a caprese salad which was simply delicious and sized well enough to be shared by two persons. The pizzas here are similarly size about 12 inches enough for 1 person to be full, or about 70% for two persons. The cheese and sauce here is simply delicious using delicious Italian tomatoes.. this has been the best pizza I've eaten outside of Italy.. and certainly better than many touristy places even in Italy. Food is a 9/10 Price is a 8/10 Service is a 10/10 I will for sure be eating here again this week :)

Brian Hernandez

My wife loved the dairy-free/no cheese option of the “Marinara” pizza! While I enjoyed the “Margarita” pizza. Tried Menomale for the first time today and was very delicious!

Katherine Schweers

Incredible pizza that tastes like the best of Italy. The crust is absolute heaven! I can't recommend this place enough, such a gem. The staff is always kind and helpful, and the setting is quaint and comfortable. This is a treasure of DC.

Roshan Parikh

UPDATE: I used to come here weekly, but I decided to stop doing so. One week, I ordered a quattro formaggi pizza as usual, but I did not get any of the delicious, strong gorgonzola taste/flavor. I noticed it was completely devoid if the characteristic blue marbling of gorgonzola cheese when I opened the box when I got home, so I was not surprised that it was lacking in that distinct gorgonzola flavor. I figured this was a mistake and they must have accidentally left it off that week. People make mistakes so I didn't think it was a big deal. The following week, I ordered from Menomale again and asked them to double check that this time, the gorgonzola gets onto the pizza. I checked the pizza when I was there and saw the same lack of blue marbling. However, the person who gave me the pizza told me that they made sure to put it on there this time. However, they were incorrect and there was no gorgonzola on it again. I emailed them through the website to let them know, but I never heard from them. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt and hope the issue resolves on its own by now. Perhaps they have a new chef or someone who doesn't fully know what they are doing? Who knows. But I feel apprehensive about ordering from here again, as I don't want to keep wasting my money. I may give them another shot and update this review if things are fixed. They were the best pizza in DC in my opinion and I hope the issue resolved.

Jamal Watts

Their pizza selection is great. They even can provide sandwiches on the same sour dough used for their pizzas which is also good. Not much space inside, but it becomes much less cramped in the summer time as there is outside seating. A very enjoyable place to eat.

Rossitza Newhall

Awesome! The best pizza in DC! The restaurant has a very clean, streamlined and cozy appearance. Great pizza, craft beers, regional wines, salads. Antipasti- try the Coccio - my fave! Everything is prepared with high quality, authentic Italian ingredients by a specially trained chef, who is a certified Neapolitan pizzaiolo and makes pizza dough second to none. The red streetside patio is great for warm weather and even cold weather too! Convenient street parking. Definitely worth the drive!

Basil Hackworth

Absolutely delicious pizza and the beer selection was great too

Nathaniel

Not bad, but not great. I'm spoiled because of my real Italian restaurant across the street. But crust was good, too much red pepper too little salami, could have been cheesier. Friendly wait staff. I think the stools are trying for a hipster look but comfort should rule over style.

Timothy Fitzgerald

This little joint has some of the best Neapolitan pizza around! One should remember, though, that different regions in Italy have very different tastes and styles. So while a Neapolitan may not be the choice for everyone, I would definitely suggest giving it a try! I recommend the Diavola, it has a spicy kick, without being overbearing.

Harold Santiago

Amazing pizza, great crust, fresh ingredients, and flavor to remember. Definitely get your own pizza as you won’t want to share!

Karen Monken

The pizza tasted very good. But I ordered one pizza to go and they dumped the vastly diverse toppings (artichoke hearts, prosciutto, whole olives, mushrooms, etc.) in their own piles, so that to have each topping on a slice of pizza I had to redistribute with my hands. And tear the pizza with my hands too, since they didn't cut it. Weird and inconvenient.

Jonathan Shoaf

Pizza was really good, especially the dough.

John G

Pizza was really nice with fresh toppings. The Focaccia Bread isn't Focaccia Bread. It's only the pizza crust. I think you should either change the name or update the recipe. Focaccia Bread is doughy and delicious. This was more a pita.

Marzio Parboni

Hidden gem of real Neapolitan pizza! We tried the Prosciutto cotto (Ham) and a calzone Rosso (with additional Parma ham). Simply amazing. I’m so proud that our pizzaioli can make such a great pizza so far from home! 100% recommended!

Barbara Ungari

Delicious pizza, fresh ingredients, great selection of beers!

Seth Byrnes

The Calpine Verde was absolutely delicious! 10/10 reccomend going!

Sarah Penich

Best pizza ever! Great patio!

Mai Nguyen

Really cute pizza place in Brookland. You can't miss it with all the red. Service is very nice and super quick. The pizza itself is pretty good, I'd skip the margherita and go for the chef's special. The portions are supposed to be individual sized, but if you usually only eat two slices, I'd recommend splitting with someone.

Fernanda Caribé

One of the best pizzas in DC. This one is the Arugula and Prosciutto. All are really good, including the ham calzone and the bomba for dessert... excellent amount of warm Nutella in the pizza... yummy! I tried different pizzas flavors and all are super tasty!!! Highly Recommended!!! Their oven makes the difference in the flavor and crispy...

Emma Siani

Authentic Neapolitan pizza.Really good.

Polda Rouge

The hubby and I have been on a quest, since we moved back to the US, to find a Pizza that tastes like the ones we used to eat in Italy, after almost 28 years, we've finally found it. The joy after the first bite was overwhelming... wait let's back up to the aroma... when you're carrying that box in the vehicle and you get to smell it all the way home. A killer indeed!! We were so happy, as if we won the Lottery. Covid 19 messed up our Italian Vacation plans, but it didn't stop us from having the real deal not too far from where we resides. I don't work there, I don't know them, but I am from Italy and grew up having a taste of the best pizzas in the world nor do I get paid to write this or speaking of it to my neighbors, but let me tell you, If I could give them a 10 stars I would!! Thank you Menomale for making our life happy with your great Pizza and products.

Chris Harris

I liked it--I think I was too caught up in all of the hype to really fully appreciate it I think. It was just as good as most other high end brick oven pizza spots, so I would definitely recommend it. It is a wonderful addition to Brookland and hopefully it will drive more new business into the northeastern side of the city.

Gregory Leitzel

It's a very homey space. We arrived and had a good 20 minute wait for a table for four. We we're sat inside, two.seats on the wall bench and two on stools. They were busy, the table next to is had time to order and get their food! That's when their waiter noticed we still had our menus. When he checked in with us we mentioned we wanted our orders to go, instead of sticking around. He convinced us he could get our order in and out quickly... and he did! Between the express (and delicious) pizzas and the complimentary desserts (AMAZING lemon sorbetto and canolis!!!!), their customer service really won us over. Cannot wait to go back.

THE FAMILY - LA FAMIGLIA

The pizza, seafood salad, and sandwiche was great. However, the waitress was not friendly and made us feel unwelcome. Yung people works there and no one seems to care. To bad because the food was great. The owner should hire a good manager to oversee the operation. I will go back and give it one more try.

Garrick Pang

We found Menomale online and wanted to see just how authentic this restaurant really was. My wife's family is from Napoli so she would be the true test to see if this was really authentic AND good quality. Well, we were NOT disappointed! The food was fresh, flavorful and very authentic. We ordered Insalata Di Pesce and a pizza. My wife couldn't stop going on about how she felt right at home with the heat and humidity (we sat outside) and the amazing food that took her back to her childhood. Well worth the time, the trip and the effort to get there. And our server was wonderful too. :)

Jorge Alvarez

Great pizza and small town feel in a a big metropolitan city.

Madeleine Johnsson

Phenomenal pizza — and the first time I ate all of my crust!

Sean Kennedy

Great food, friendly and responsive service, unassuming yet lively atmosphere. With the walk down from CUA.

Sean K

I love this pizza place! It's neopolitan pizza (tho I've been to Naples/Pompei and the pizza is very different than what menomale several), making this restaurant one of the most unique pizza joints in DC. It's ideal to go in warmer seasons when you can sit out on their lovely patio. When I went most recently, the inside was a bit cramped and loud but that's no fault of Menomale, simply the reality of dinning at small resuraunts in colder months. The service can be a bit sluggish, but I've always seem the same servers, meaning they retain staff, which always makes for a better experience for everyone. The staff is always very cheery and helpful as well. Regardless of my minor nitpicks, this place still gets 5 stars from me because of the overall welcoming attitude and the absolutely incredible pizza. One final note: last time I was there (3 days ago as of writing) I overheard a fellow dinner refer to the neighborhood as sketchy. Let me assure you: Brookland is NOT sketchy, and in particular 12th and Franklin St. NE is not a sketchy intersection. It's perfectly safe.

Jennie Light

Best pizza in DC! So yummy!! The Rosso calzone is a favorite as is Brooklandissima pizza. Check out the Italian market by the same owners a few doors down for fresh pasta, cheese, dessert and other to go items.

Aarti Bansal

Cozy neighborhood restaurant with decent Neapolitan pizza, great wine, and delicious bread! Touted with DOC/VPN Neapolitan certification, the Margherita pizza looked so scrumptious and promising, but underdelivered with poor execution. Although the ingredients were spot on, the tomatoes were too ripe and the pizza wasn't crispy and undercooked, and didn't have the pillowy crust that I had hoped for. There was something left to be desired. The crispy focaccia herb bread was the highlight of my meal! I ordered the assortment of cured meats for my husband which came with homemade focaccia bread. The flatbread with olive oil sprinkled with herbs was bursting with flavor and among the best bread I've had. My husband enjoyed the salami and prosciutto and salami. The app also comes with goat cheese, red peppers, and olives. For $15, the cured meats is a much better deal than the cheese sampler. Highly recommend the cured meats or just the focaccia bread! I was disappointed with the cheese sampler. The dense scraps of crust and modest samples of hard cheeses (asiago, pecorino, ricotta, and a type of red wine cheese) were underwhelming. The grapes and honey were a miss and didn't quite complement the cheeses. I think olives, nuts, jams, and a variety of fruits would have elevated the flavor and paired better. The Aglianico Wine was delicious. So glad that I snagged the last bottle! I couldn't find the bottle at Total Wine, would love to buy another bottle and enjoy it at home! I love the casual family-owned restaurant and local neighborhood vibe, I just wish the pizza was as good as the bread!

Dustizle Hansome

As a 4-year resident of DC, I call this place the best pizza in DC. Ingredients are fresh, the cooking method is fast and flavorful, and the ambience is relaxed and welcoming. Not an obvious location for high-volume tourist traffic, so expect locals from the Brookland and Edgewood neighborhoods, and pizza aficionados from the DMV area.

Piero Manca

Only 3 stars because the Gluten Free pizza is not really a pizza, but some kind of flat bread with toppings. Regular pizzas are really good, with the right texture and perfectly baked

M U K T I . D E S A I

My favorite pizza in the city. Love this hidden gem in Brookland. It's definitely worth going out of your way and making a trip here. It's a really small place so sometimes it can get really crowded, but the addition of their patio has helped that to some degree.

Simona Ciampi

My favorite pizza place in DC. they are not stuck-up and act normally although their pizza is super. The ingredients are authentic and the experience inside is also. I am Italian from the region where the pizza was invented and I really recommend this place!

Mohammed Audi

Easily the best in DC There is nothing spectacular about the place, staff or organization, except for the pizza. Proper Neopolitan pizza, fresh ingredients, dough baked perfectly. I'd write a longer review, but the essence of Neopolitan pizza is simplicity and finally a DC pizzeria gets it right.

Leah Judson

Sadly, in the best way, we're recognized as regulars - haha - so needless to say, we love the pizza there. Even if you don't have a car, take the red line down to Rhode Island and walk up to 12th street. Well worth the little trek. Make sure to check when they are open - I always seem to invite friends on the day they are closed. They serve their pizza with scissors which is always a fun experience - especially for kids. Indoor seating is minimal so I'd recommend getting there before the usual dinner rush if you want to avoid the cars rushing by. You can pretty much turn any pizza into a calzone. Also, next door is their Salumeria / Bakery so run over to bring home some goodies from their shop.

Nepi Willemsen

Deliciousness! Their pizza is a real treat, if you like thin crust that is. There is inside and outside seating available. Gets quite crowdy in the evenings. Definitely worth a try!

Joe Dixon

I visited Menomale simply on its ratings. It is totally understandable why so many before me gave 5 Stars. If I were 30 minutes earlier or 30 minutes later, I probably would have done the same. I walked in on Friday afternoon, Sept 15th. The service even though I was ordering for take out was perfect. I really could not have asked for more. They were moderately busy and the hostess focused on me, went over the menu and explained everything. It took about 10 to 15 minutes to prepare my two pizzas. I'm not sure how long of a wait it was as I was not timing them. During the wait, I was invited to sit at the bar, watch TV and have a drink by three different servers. I really felt at home. While waiting, there was a couple who had a small baby and the baby was really whiny. I know, there is absolutely nothing management can do but Menomale is a small, very small place and customers who sat the tables were visibly disturbed. The folks with the baby should probably have had there food packed up and done carryout. Also, one of the servers was loudly complaining how long he had been working and only had two tables. Not a good thing to do with your client base sitting in front of you. The pizza was fantastic. The dough and all of the toppings were obviously freshly prepared. The was no hint of anything frozen. I will definitely return and give them an opportunity to earn the 5 Stars they deserve.

Chef Jorge Lopez

Place was busy we sat at the bar still great service and drinks! Is a small place so plan ahead. The pizza just the right size and filling one is great for two but if your hunger order two!

Zia

Yes, Menomale has the best Neapolitan pizza in the city, but it does not get the praise of 2 Amy's or Pizzeria Paradiso...probably due to the location. We have eaten just about everything there and it's all good. Our favorite pizza is the Diavola. The place is small and cozy and there can be a wait but it's worth it. Service is friendly and prices are reasonable. Meno male!

Brandon Király

THE best neapolitan pizza in the metro area. Not only is it ridiculously delicious, it's certified to remain authentic to its Italian roots. You must try it for yourself. You can even buy fresh dough to go.

DC Couple

Excellent pies - great addition to the DC pizza scene

Dennis Belov

Margherita pizza was pretty decent, Quattro formaggi was pretty soupy and last pizza we had was also just kinda messy and soupy... Also all the beer taps seemed off. The 3 different beers we had were all pretty flat. Could easily jump to a 4 or 5 star with some minor changes that make a big impact.

bobbie swann

Really good pizza. Service great. The carbonated drinks had no carbonation. The waitress had to search for a can soda Wine, water and beer readily available

Peter Semler

The best pizzeria in the mid-Atlantic. Founded and run by Neopolitan Ettore Rusciano in Brookland, Northeast. His Italian alimentari (deli) also offers the finest selection of prosciutto, cheeses and other hard to find items. I have same Italian experience in Brookland that I do in Milan.

Austin Graff

The verdict isn't out on whether or not Menomale is better than 2 Amy's in Cathedral Heights, but the jury has spoken about the dough- BEST DOUGH IN DC. All Menomale's pizzas are neapolitan certified getting their ingredients from a certain part of Italy. I ordered the prosicutto cotto (Ham) pizza and it was amazing. My friend ordered the Chef's Special, which is pizza with proscicutto and arugula on it. Both are great choices. And that dough...wow....it's perfectly hot and amazing. Menomale also has cider on their extensive drink menu including a cider I've never heard of- Sonoma Cider from California (Perfect blend of sweet and tart). The servers are nice and attentive. The space inside is a little cramped, but some say that adds to the feel of this place. I'd go back to Menomale for sure!

Chuck Cohen

A small but very nice Italian restaurant. Four of us had four different individual pizza's and we were all happy with our choices. Staff was right on top of things.

Danny's Pet Care LLC

The pizza place Menomale is one of the best italian style pizza in Washington DC ,they have good selection of beers and a great white wine that goes very good with the food. The people who work there are very friendly and the service is good. They have tables inside and outside, Menomale is the kind of place were they can make your pizza fast and don't have to wait long time. I recommend Menomale if you are a good pizza lover, is located in Brookland NE DC near by Rhode Island metro red line. Cheers! Danny

Daniel Ghanime

F#cking good food and service!! Your welcome

Nidia Beltrán

They have a really good pizza!!... all the ingredients are fresh and taste!.. I love go to there! The staff is always so kindy. The best place to eat italian pizza in DC!

Sam Edelstein

I went here for the first time a couple weekends ago. It was busy, but I expected that since it is a new restaurant and I was there on a Sunday night. Oh my gosh it was delicious! The tomato sauce was absolutely incredible, the beer selection was top-notch (both local and imported), and as a vegan, their faux cheese and meat options were greatly appreciated. Living in Brookland, I am thrilled to see this restaurant open in the neighborhood!

Eric Hamano

Amazing ingredients, fresh pizza dough, incredible desserts. Inside tables are a little tight, especially for four. Changing table in unisex bathroom, booster seats for little ones. Delicious.

Marianne Dailey

Fantastic pizza...beats Two Amy's and Red Rocks hands down. While I love red rocks crust, their toppings are uninspired...not so with Menomale. In addition to this, bartender JB is an awe-mazin-mixologist. He'll whip you up a super fine cocktail that will tantilize your tastebuds. The beer list is seriously brilliant. Also, if you want more bread with your pizza order the infused olive oils before your meal. I havent tried their sandwiches, but they look delicious and are made with bread from the same crust/oven as the pizza so I'm sure they'd delight. The space is small, so on the weekends you might want to show up early to beat the crowds. Also, they have outdoor seating, so lovely for a few fancy beers in the afternoon. This place is worth heading over to Brookland to check out! OH and if you save room for dessert make sure to get their gelato swirled with limoncello...it's to die for!

jaynuze

Pizza was very tasty and the spot is kid friendly too! A little on the pricey side, but somebody has to pay for the excellent / fresh ingredients! Loved it

Steve West

Best pizza in DC. Been going there years. Always the best quality. Plus they have a great wine and beer selection.

Santiago Rodriguez

Well you don't need 2k anymore to go to Napoli and have great pizza. Menomale is hands down the best pizza in DC. Dc is over run with crappy pizza but now real pizza is there. It was such a breath of fresh air to find such a great place.

Dana Yanocha

Pizza here is SO GOOD. It's obvious why Menomale is so popular. Service has been a bit slow both times I've been here, so may not be the best option if you're in a rush. There's also usually a wait, especially for larger parties.

Dot Molly

Not bad pizza, but could be better. Artichokes preserved in water will make pizza too soggy. I know they are cheaper than 'carciofi sotto olio', but Menomale is not cheap pizza. Bresaola in the antipasto was cut too thick. Menomale is good but not excellent.

Rodrigo Fernandez

This has to be one of the top 3 pizza places in DC. The staff is always nice, the restaurant is sort of small and crowded but feels homey and cheerful, and the pizza itself is amazing.

Connor Smith

Cozy neapolitan pizza place in Brookland with lots of free street parking options. Great date night place, really good pizza. Appetizers are small, but good rotating beer selection with local brewers (e.g. Right Proper). Try the Brooklandisima or Quattro Formaggi

Brian Smyth

WOW…. Best of the best, so glad we chose this place for our dinner…. Seriously, it was really good.

Dimo Aleksiev

Italian magic in DC. Healthy, too. Try for yourself!

Tris Newbury

Best pizza ever. I could just eat the crust on its own, unlike most pizzas. Then add amazing toppings! Great beer selection as well.

Vladimir Voronin

Used to be absolutely amazing pizzeria with Italian chefs. Now has turned into ordinary pizzeria with very overpriced pizza for the quality and pricey drinks. Would be happy to return once Italians are back.

Beth Fighera

Delicious salad, pizza, and tiramisu, and the service was warm and lovely.

Quincy

We enjoyed dinner here during August 2020. The food was great and the service was polite. We will be back to try more of their food, but highly recommend their calzones!

Michael Jones

Great pizza and Franziskaner on tap. The salad and cheeses were authentic and fresh. Casual feel, polite service. Hot spot, so be ready to wait

Jonathan Brier (wolfgang8741)

A small venue with very tasty pizza tucked away off of Baltimore Avenue. The staff is friendly and attentive. One of the best pizza places in the DMV.

Andrew Flaim

First and foremost, the service here was fantastic! The one waitress seemed a bit stressed but she did an excellent job of helping us. The pizza and sandwiches were also excellent.

Andreas Willems

Hands down, best neapolitan style pizza I have had in the DC area. If you are not used to this type of pizzas, consider allotting almost one full pizza per person.

Adam Thomas

Trendy little pizza place. We only knew it even existed because of a tipoff from our local AirBnB hosts in Fort Totten. Great pizza and a nice selection of craft beer on tap.

Daniel Cooley

Best pizza in DC! Very authentic at reasonable prices. My favorite pizza is the Diavola - delicious!

Paul V

Delicious pizza and beer. Only 4 stars because the diavola pizza wasn't spicy at all unlike how it was advertised.

Nilesh Shah

Best pizzas in DC!

Don Benkeser

Just great pizza! This is truly the best local pizza. May be a better pizza in DC, but I don't know where it is.

Jeff Walz

Great Neapolitan pizza. Good selection of beers. Not a fancy place but a great vibe. Service was outstanding.

Pier LaFarge

Fun neighborhood spot! The Neapolitan pizza is great. Amazing crust.

Carolyn Logan

Excellent service, upscale atmosphere, quality food w an authentic Italian vibe!

Mauricio

Great 🍕 Pizza

Wesley Guinn

Menomale is the closest we have been to Bella Napoli since living there recently. We wind up coming here again and again. Their Margherita pizza is spot on, and it is about the only place I can get Peroni on tap. Bravo, Menomale!!

Rebeca HeMo

Pizza was incredible and the services was also good. The only problem was ordering a tiramisu and getting a store bought one (light a yogurt). We complained about it and got it a discount but it was a pitty not having a complete hand made /traditional service

Ian Kitterman

Always excellent food. They often hire college students so the wait staff can be hit or miss but it is a small enough place that you never get over looked. Glad to have this gem as part of the neighborhood.

Ben Jarrett

Delicious neopolitan style pizza! Several flavor combinations and numerous toppings. Most authentic truly Italian pizza in dc.

Mike Ferraco

The pizza was amazing! Definitely want to go back and would recommend it to anyone. If you like neopolitan style pizza and an authentic italian dinner you should try it!

Charley Varipapa

THE BEST NEAPOLITAN PIE IN DC BY AUTHENTIC NEAPOLITANS! The Best crust, the best tomato sauce, done right, the best mozzarella. Simply the best pizza that can be made in the USA.

Mary Petrino

Food deserves 5 stars. However, dining room acoustics get 1/2 star. It wouldn't take much to put backs on chairs and sound-attenuation panels on the walls.

emilio sanseviero

Amazing Pizza and vreat quality ingredients. Is one of the few places where I found a real buffalo mozzarella

Sharon Seekins

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. The wait staff was attentive and helpful. We totally enjoyed our meal!

Eugene Kim

If you want a real neopolitan pizza, char and all this is the place to be. Deliciously crisp and chewy pizza with fresh ingredients.

Jacob L. Perry Jr.

Best Neapolitan pizza you can buy in this area! Hands down! I've had better pizza at Menomale than I've had at similar spots in Rome, Italy.

Gregory Moore

Really good pizza. Worth trying out.

Ryan Walsh

Great pizza. I ate a whole pie for myself and I don't usually do that so you know it's good. It's really thin crust so one pizza probably won't feed two people. The prices aren't outrageous so two pies won't break the bank. The tables are small and the chairs are backless. This can lead to some issues when trying to coordinate multiple pies. The chocolate trifle was delicious.

Chris Allum

My favorite pizza spot in the DC area. Great Neapolitan style pizza!

Crema Guru

The best pizza in Washington HANDS DOWN. Try the Terra or the Quattro. Everything is delicious and made to authentic Neapolitan standards.

Paul

Great authentic pizza. But be prepared to wait. Staff was really busy but still served us water while we had to wait.

Paul G

Great food but you guys gotta get your s*** together updating patrons who drive long distances about hours. Figure out how to update your website or however google figures out your hours so you’re not wasting people’s time.

Hope Elmore

The food was delicious, I recommend the Terra! Our waitress Chloe was great she was very attentive and kind.

Justin Hempstead

New to the area and visited Menomale for lunch. The authentic Italian cuisine was amazing. The restaurant staff showed great customer service as well.

dipika

What I liked most about Menomale is how unassuming it is. It doesn't stand out despite being the only restaurant of it's kind in the neighborhood, but the food is good, the drinks are good, the staff is friendly, and the vibe is friendly. It's not the best food if its kind even among DC restaurants, but you'll leave satisfied and be glad you went.

magdalena parol

Maybe it’s not fancy restaurant or elegant but pizza is excellent. It’s just the way it supposed to be! 5 Star because pizza is delicious and waiters are kind and nice. 😉😉😊 …

Gryffin Eason

Wonderful quality Italian cuisine. Rich flavors on a relaxed patio. Reasonably priced, with friendly staff. A great find!

Abi Hutch

I had great customer service and the quality of the pizza was fantastic. A great intimate setting for a date or a small group of friends.

Vlad Tchompalov

Once in Napoli, I had the best pizza of my life. This place makes pizza just like that. And we have it right here in DC.

XAVIER AGNELLI

Oh my god you must come here!!! Come!! Come!! Come here now!! Yummy! They serve pizza that is certified by the Italian government they are a certified member of the international Neapolitan pizza society.

David Williams

Great pizza and beer joint. Outdoor seating fantastic service. A great place to hangout with friends and enjoy a nice slice of pizza.

Nicole Lohr

Delicious pizza! Cute atmosphere. They also have my favorite sparkling red wine!!

Christina Lewis Wright

Great service, authentic atmosphere and food! I recommend the pizza sandwiches - turkey/mushroom/basil/mozzarella is awesome!

Joanna Lampe

Cute and bustling, with delicious pizza and a nice selection of apps, wine, and beer. Servers were friendly and attentive on a busy Friday evening.

Stephen Kay

Easily the best pizza I've had since I moved over to North America from Europe. Very glad I dropped in when I was visiting DC!

Eleanor Moretti

The best pizza I’ve ever eaten. Actually every dish I’ve eaten at Menomale has been fantastic Great service

Vanessa H

The pizza and calzones here are incredible. My favorite pizza place in DC, hands down.

Jerry Adkins

Great Pizza, not your usually American fast food pizza. The food here is more traditional Italian, very fresh!

Jorge Berges

Amazing! Authentic wood-fired pizzas, great community atmosphere, delicious seafood salad.

Nate Dolan

The pizza was very good but, for me, the highlight were the cannoli I had for dessert. So good.

Jay Gopal

Pizza was very good. But gets crowded so make reservation ahead

Amy

I get the gluten free which is good, my husband raves about the "regular" and he's not much of a pizza guy.

Jared Lynch

Good pizza. Crust could be crispier and cost is more than I would like. But worth supporting local spot.

Sick Lid

Tasty Pizza. Cozy Neighborhood Spot

Ericatthebarrack

Very nice pizza varieties. Recommend sitting outside. The indoor seating is cramped.

Luis Martinez

The pepperoni pizza was delicious and would come back but the price is a bit high for its pizzas especially with added toppings and I could go to blaze pizza and get the same quality for half the price

Jonathan Silver

Really really good pizza and sandwiches, one of the best traditional style pizzas I've had in DC. Really really good.

Ammu Zachariah

I'm not a big fan of Pizzas. But, they have something different. My Italian friends say it's authentic. So must be true, right? ;)

Makeda V

Reliably tasty & fresh pizza and other traditional Neapolitan offerings

Laura Stefanelli

Pizza dough and flavour was good, but it arrived cold. Very noisy place and not very spacious.

Angie Gray

Authentic NY Pizza here in DC...FINALLY 100%worth the 50 minute drive. Love it!!

Jean-edward Leconte

If you take your food to go make sure to check out the market they have a couple doors down. Great pizza fast service.

Edwin Zhao

Crust worth eating on its own. A gluten glutton's delight. Salad was a bit phoned-in.

Irina Moi

Food is absolutely great, but the service is completely opposite. You have to remind to bring a fork for the salad, sharing plates, napkins and generally everything else, and then wait a while.

Anna Wooten

Some of the best pizza in the city. Enthusiastic staff, cozy environment, worth the wait.

Emily Sheil

Best Neapolitan pizza in the area, we keep coming back and bringing new friends. It really puts the competition to shame.

Joshua Brown

The most authentic Italian pizza I've had in the states!

T S

Great pizza! Salumeria is also wonderful. Do yourself a favor and come here for the pizza.

Sajjad Burney

Loved it pizza different but really good my host was kool enjoyed the atmosphere.

Gabriele Brambilla

A good Italian pizza in a quiet place

G Marie

I was looking for somewhere to watch the Redskins and Eagles game. Found them while driving on my way downtown. Called. They were polite on the phone. The place was full. I sat at the bar and the bartender Tanesha was very nice snd has been there for 3 years.. The pizza ingredients are very fresh. The sauce has a very adult taste and the crust is sooooo soft. Like eating fresh baked bread. Lots of beer on tap and top shelf drinks. No sports on the big screen. I understand it's not a sports bar and if they were showing sports well it would change the feel. This spot is for locals that want to eat good pizza, drink and not be far from home. Bon Apetit.

chuck babbey

It was a nice spot. The service was pretty good. The pizza was good. And the draft was flowing. What more can you ask?

Jennifer Richards

Authentic menu and decor. Great friendly staff. You may have to wait for a table but it's worth it. Bonus points for having vegan cheese.

O

Excellent pizzas, friendly staff, i felt like I was in Europe. Will be back for sure!

Fr. Philip-Michael F. Tangorra

True forno a legno pizza neopolitana! The pizza is great and done in the true Italian style with a thin crust in a wood burning oven. The variety of craft brews are greatly appreciated and my friends like the wine. The insalata di mare/pesce is very good and my favorite appetizer.

Jeni Abramson

Love Menomale, best pizza for hundreds of miles!

Danielle D

Very good food and great service

Ed Peick

Got pick up pizza last night...great pizza. They are taking care not to spread too...every pen used is cleansed

Jason Tipton

Easily the best pizza in the city. The dough is deliciously perfect.

Paulina

The best pizza I have ever eaten! Highly reccommended!

Marc Ness

Best pizza within 5 miles. Maybe 50 miles. Great setting, great staff.

Markus Klein

Best pizza in town. Good beer selection. Restaurant is a bit small but clean.

Ian Golden

Great local eatery. Their calzones are pretty epic. My wife and I split one, they are that big!

Nathan Hurst

Delicious pizza that's absolutely worth the hype and wait.

Dan Anacker

Great Brooklyn style pizza, a friendly staff, and nice location with protected outdoor seating.

donna hartley

Always outstanding pizza. One of top pizza restos in DC. Service is always excellent.

Artur Klimczak

Great food and nice service

Sandy 90

The best napolitan pizza, cook pizza with wood oven I love this pizza 🙌🙌🙌 …

Greg Mason

Excellent traditional Neapolitan pizza. Simple and comfortable setting.

Miriam See (Iam)

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Meg Voorhis

We love this pizza place - definitely in our top three! A community favorite!

Michael Watkins

Great pizza. Seating can take a while. But worth the wait.

Ruben Stemple

Pizza is good and restrooms are clean. Service was great.

Todd Kimmelman

Amazing pizza and calzone. The dough is what makes this five stars - the best!

jamila h.

Great pizza! The imported pantry items are nice to bring home, too.

Ricardo Edwards

Authentic Italian foods. Good beer selection. Rather uncomfortable seating. Great service.

Dan DeMaioNewton

Great gluten-free pizza! The salads were ok, but the pizza is fantastic!

Paolo Mombelloni

At Menomale you can taste one of the best pizzas in all the DC area. I am Italian, thus I know what I am talking about!

Gerald Helfgott

One of the best pizzas in Washington. It is well worth the visit.

Chien Wang

Very friendly staff, great service. Great food!

Alex Edezhath

Very authentic Neapolitan pizza, with a short but well selected beer list

Stephen Wilke

Fantastic pizza and an intimate atmosphere make got a great date spot or a delicious lunch

John Christian Kuehnert

Amazing!

Danny Garside

Spectacular pizza. Good vegan cheese option.

Peggy Reilly

Great gluten free pizza, friendly service, neighborhood favorite!

Sabrina Lando

Just so amazing. This is REAL italian pizza. Can’t eat pizza anywhere else anymore

Dee Nicole

Pizza was delicious! Best pizza I've heard in DC.

Joe Marhamati

Best pizza place in DC, with an original Neopolitan oven from Italy.

Nick Cordell

Great little pizza place. Not a quiet place, but good pizza and fine beer list.

Joey Abrams

There are only two places worth getting Neapolitan Pizza in Washington DC. This is one of them.

Alyssa Wolf

The best pizza this New Yorker has had in D.C.

Benjamin Dempe

Awesome pizza. I'll definitely come back again... And again.... And again

Mike Rice

Amazing pizza.. Would recommend this to anyone

Elena Myers

Authentic yummy Italian food, great service too!

David Cooper

Great pizza. Closest to Italy I've had in the states.

Johnna Wright

Love this place - Food is excellent and I will NOT eat at those other pizza places.

Barbra Bearden

The fungi pizza is like garlic butter melting in your mouth. You must haves it, the precious.

Gregory M. Piper

Runny, bland pizza. I'm not sure how they got the fancy designation. Even the cannoli was bland and soft.

Scott F Clement

Uncompromisingly great Italian pizza. Great oven toasted sandwiches too

Peter Roehrich

Small restaurant but great pizza. Any wait is well worth it.

GIULIX 1990

THE AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL NEAPOLITAN PIZZA very light, very tasty with the highest quality ingredients.

Tristan Magleby

Excellent crust, nice atmosphere, friendly, best limoncello gelato!

Noelia Vlzqz

Good pizza. Tried the "chef's" pizza, Diavola and Margherita.

Fr Leopoldo Vives

True Italian pizza. There you can often hear Italian. If Italians go there for pizza...

Elena Grace Allen

Delicious thin crust savory original Italian pizze!

Chris Martin

Best pizza in DC, far and away.

Isabel

The best Neapolitan pizza in DC. I've tried them all.

Jon Y

Delicious pizza, good beer selection. A delight

Pam Jackson, PhD

Great pizza, lovely outdoor seating.

T L

Great place for bop!

Jana Pindell

Best wood fired pizza we ever had!

Jeff Tooley

Fresh and authentic taste. Truth a hidden gem in the neighborhood!

Saad Moulvi

The pizza is amazing and it's a nice spot to hangout

Joe Banuchi

Great pizza, made in a wood burning brick oven.

S. K.

Food is good!!! The best pizza I have ever had

Jonathan Fraser

Exceptionally good pizza, but consistently slow service.

Guillermo Hernandez

Great place to have a bite with the family! Love every single option. Service is friendly definitely I recommended this to try!

Greg

Great authentic taste and vibe. Recommended as a favorite dinner spot in DC.

Bill Wallack

I am so lucky to live a block away. I have LOVED this place for years!!

Christopher Flaherty

Excellent pizza, nice beer list.

Anthony Wilson

Friendly staff, great pizza, and good beer selection.

Chester Leonard III

Great authentic Neapolitan pizza in an inconspicuous location!

Crystall Evans

Real northern Italian food. Very good and service excellent.

Humberto Vergara

Nice service. Cuban waitre and the pizza is delicious

Christopher Boone

Best pizza ever. Chris

Shahrukh Mughal

Delicious pizza and the place is always busy. Friendly enviourment.

Emily Laws

This is the best in brookland. Always 💯 and the service is amazing. If you are in the city you must visit! …

Drew Lyons

Really great pizza. Reminded me of my time in Italy

Maksim Darakhovich

It is the best pizza I've ever eaten.

Spd Rezizzt

Best Wood Fire Oven Pizza in NE DC

Dawn Junk

Great pizza and friendly staff.

samuel pisano

Small but clean, friendly and good real Italian food

Adam Kapp

Nice craft beer selection and amazing pizza!

Jonathon Wittig

The best pizza I've ever had. Anywhere.

Renee Montesanti

Man, can they make a pie!!!!! Hell yes, what didn't I want from the menu??? Delish!!!!

Michael Seneco

Spectacular, authentic neopolitan cooking and pizza.

Jason Tipton

The best pizza in the City in a relaxing setting.

Ethan Stone

Super delicious pizza served by the friendliest staff.

Jason Robinson

Amazing pizza and great Italian fare.

Danie Fine

Great pizza for even the pickiest of eaters.

Terrance Flood

Great Pizza, crappy neighborhood but it isn't dangerous.

Bob

This was a good margherita🤌🏻 …

Alec Dhuse

Great pizza and a good price for DC.

Jeff Bradbury

Amazing Neapolitan pizza and classic starters.

Sue N. Mike

What a treasure this place is! Pizza of this quality is almost impossible to get in the US.

Brian Waldorf

Best VPN pizza I've had yet

Doug

Best crust, shady hood. Next time I'll order to go.

Anthony Watson

Most authentic Italian pizza in DC!

Erik Weber

Amazing pizza. Highly recommend the spicy pizza

B D

Great pizza and drink selection

Melissa Stegner

The Margherita pizza was so good!

Seme Junior

Real Italian Pizza and excellent antipasto!

Aaron Paige

The pizza wasnt well done. And I don't like cutting it myself

Erik Blum

Delicious food with a tight but comfortable atmosphere.

Semsi Yozgat

Good Italian food and wood burning owen pizzas

Cecilia Leonard

Good pizza and food

Jackson McClam

The absolutely best pizzas in the city!

Will Stallworth

Great pizza and a good selection of wine

Catherine Donley

Best pizza I've ever had.

Marc Holmes

Delicious pizza and tiramisu. Very intimate

Opa Juzebette

The best! Make the trip out you will never regret it

Josh

Outstanding, authentic pizza and calzone.

Henry Lasgiddie Akinnuoye

Great pizza a bit on the pricey side

Mark Mislivec

The pizza was ok, the service wasn't the best.

Terence Towler

Great authentic Italian place. Not very big inside.

Ted Levin

In my opinion this is close to if not the best pizza in DC.

Juanita Olvera

Great service, Pizza too

Oscar Viera

Best Neapolitan pizza in the district.

Josh Jurgensen

Wonderful food every time we visit!

Luis R. Durand

Nice place for pizza and other Italian treats

Frank

Just excellent pizza. Very well done

Brian Burrell (Big B)

Service was ok...Great pizza

Mariame Simpore

I did enjoy my pizza.❤

Jeremy Buckler

Easily the best pizza in DC.

Carlos Cuenca

Best pizza in DC, by far!

Alejandro Reyes

Great Italian-friends-approved calzone.

LT Starr

Delicious fare. Great service. Try the cucci!

M Dodd

Intimate (cramped) but tasty foods (delicious).

Susan Gelman

Excellent authentic pizza italiana

Kevin Waldorf-Cruz

Yum!

Liliana Angulo

My favorite is smoked salmon barchetta

Heather Poirier

Great neighborhood gem.

Massimo Fabbri

Great authentic Italian pizza

Mary Guido

My fav pizza in DC

nate french

Step into in the cal"zone"

Hugo

Amazing food!!! Definitely recommend

Kimberly Green

Great pizza with fresh ingredients.

Pastry Thot

Very nice

La Sonya Rene

Great food and service always.

Aimee W.

Delicious and fresh wonderful pizzas

Justin Thompson

The best pizza in DC!

Nancy Rohrman

Very good pizza

Donald Richardson

It was great Italian pizza...

Anton lane

Cool staff great pizza

Bill R

Best pizza in DC!

Build Tiny

This is our go to place after moving Tiny Houses around DC.

Master Gardener

delicious pizza with great atmosphere

Erik Trentrock

Best neapolitan pizza in DC

Lacey Loehr

Best pizza in DC!

Raphael Arocho

Nice atmosphere. Definitely going back.

Bob Hendershot

Great authentic pizza.

Kevin Rojas

Pizza and sandwiches are great!

Liana Sayer

Gustatory delight amiable chill atmosphere

Olivier MR

Great food, fun staff

Jewel Tomasula

Delicious pizza and great drinks

H AD

Great Italian style pizza

Keith Waters

Best pizza in DC.

James Maurice

One of the best pizza place

Ariel M'ndange-Pfupfu

The crust oh sweet heaven the crust

Carolyn O'Neill

Come for the pizza

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