The service here was great and the ambience was awesome. However, I did not love what I ordered. The pizza was very burned on the bottom which to me took away from the flavor. The frozen drink was just okay it looked a lot prettier than it tasted. I also had the arenchini and it was also just okay. I will give them the benefit of the doubt that part of my experience was that it was incredibly hot outside, and I chose to sit out on the patio and as someone who does not do well in heat that could've negatively impacted my experience. It was a very nice clean restaurant with friendly service. The food and drinks or just OK in my opinion not outstanding. I wouldn't rule it out for coming back to give it a second try as I've heard people rave about it and it is a beautiful patio. I would have to try it in the fall on a cooler day! read more

All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront - Frozen Drink - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Yes yes yes yes yes! There were so many good things about our experience at All Purpose! We arrived at about 6 pm on a Saturday, with two sporting events at the same time. So I should have been prepared for the crowds and long wait times. We decided to bypass the waits by going straight to the bar area. The seating is limited but it's a great option if the wait is long. The service is quick even at the bar. We ordered two pizzas, the brussel sprouts, and Caesar salad. Everything was pretty spot on. The pizzas are pretty pricey, about $20 a pop..... The food is tasty but the price will sneak up on you. Additionally we got the devil margarita and the purple slushy drink. WOOWWW get slushy please! You won't be disappointed. read more

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More of the Officina pizza please! The Sedgewick was okay; the black truffle honey was too sweet in my opinion! We met a beautiful couple that are regulars and they told us to put the black truffle honey on the side next time! When they have leftovers, they heat up the pizza and dip the pizza crust in the honey! read more

All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront - Sedgewick and Officina - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We decided to visit for our friday pizza night. It was a perfect choice. The location is wonderful over looking the water. The service was wonderful. We chatted with the manager who was very kind and gracious. There were 4 of us including our toddler. Who liked being outside more than at our table . Making it simple we had a plain cheese pizza for our daughter who said it was "the best pizza ever" (we need to take her to ). The adults had a sausage pizza, and we shared the arancini and a caesar salad. I wished they had the calamari on the menu. The pizza and arancini were delicious, but I would not order the arancini again. For the price point the salad was disappointing. I think that when the prices are higher so should be the standard on all things, so fresh black pepper and fresh grated cheese, that you can see, anchovies, eggs, with at least fresh caesar dressing as the inventor intended . It had no umami so it was a disappointment. I also had a white sangria that was delicious. We had a wonderful dinner and we would come back again, minus their take on Caesar Cardinis 1920s invention. read more

We walked in last night after the Nats game and grabbed seats at the bar. Allen made an effort to chat and get us drinks while happy hour was still going on, even suggesting the happy hour pizza to my husband. I got a gluten free Salsiccia on Allen's suggestion and it didn't disappoint. (Also, didn't get sick from the pizza. I really appreciate the care All Purpose puts into caring about food allergies and restrictions.) Great flavor. Sausage and peppers complimented each other well. Service was consistent, even when they were busy, from bar to food runners and the other bartender. Good vibes in the restaurant, gotta love that view and the big windows that let in lots of light. Great way to end a weeknight date! Note: Service charge that is distributed to the staff was clearly marked on all menus and in their FAQ on the website. Allen also reminded us when we paid. read more

Can't say no to a tasty pizza with a good restaurant view. Come here for the great waterfront view and pretty good pizza. We ended up doing a pick up order and brought to the beer garden close by. Note: Pick up orders have automatic 20% gratuity. I was really impressed with the flavors of their pizza. Here were about favorites: - Childish gambino is a must for the meat lovers (think smoky meats including pepperoni and sausage with a rich tomato sauce). - The river dale was my favorite and added a little twist on a vegetarian pizza. The sweet peppers were a good complement and onions added that earthy flavor that I love. You can park in the garage close by or find street parking a couple blocks down. read more

All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow! This pizza place was great for my first date after graduation. My brand new girlfriend, Gwali, loved the coffee cake and nearly spilt it over traditional Senegalese wear. Her IBS acted up and so we cut short first instagram photos together (almost Facebook official!). However there was one issue. An obnoxious guy next to us (Dan? Bran? Sam?) kept bragging about how cool McLean is and giving our server a hard time. He took forever to choose if he wanted a grapefruit mimosa or a regular mimosa. He called himself a mini-baller and said it was "totally a thing" and then acted out parts from the movie, The Wolf of Wall Street. He repeatedly confused confused Matt Damon and Leonardo Dicaprio while his friends stupidly nodded along. Gwali demanded that I fight for her because Matthew McConaughey is her favorite actor. It was then when I pushed up my glasses and pulled up my suspenders and almost confronted the McLean guy. However my Enzo pizza came along and I couldn't help but stuff my face. The same guy then asked our poor server to take photos of his party with all four cell phones. Can't wait to eat at All-Purpose again, hopefully without that obnoxious guy! read more

Great pizza and beautiful view. Definitely recommend. Went here for a birthday celebration and the birthday boy loved it.

We decided to have a quick, impromptu lunch here before a baseball game. We had ninety minutes, which was plenty of time for pizza and a drink. There was a quick, ten-minute wait for a table, so we assumed that the service would be as efficient, but unfortunately, it wasn't so--we were given a table and four glasses of water, and that was it. We waited fifteen minutes as the servers waited on tables around us, exchanging friendly banter with customers who had already eaten. As the clock ticked, we decided not to gamble on putting in an order and ate at the ballpark instead. Bottom line? Great view and the pizza looked delicious, but no one took our order so unfortunately like a few other reviewers, we walked out. read more

Jersey girl here, so I was excited to try this place out. Unfortunately, I didn't care for their pizza. The crust was too dry for me. I would return to try their other menu items though. read more

Super cool views, very delicious thin slice pizza too. Got a pizza which had a sweeter drizzled sauce and it was delectable (Buono = name of pizza dish). The cheese triangles were incredible, and the garlic knots were good too. I liked we could get a whole bottle of wine for the table too. Very chill spot, definitely recommend this place! read more

All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront - Garlic knots + cheese triangles - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great waiting staff. When we were there other customers were being rude to the waitress and she was still fully attentive to us

After a long Nats games, a sign that reads "pizza and beer" will without a doubt lure you along straight to All Purpose Riverfront. Heck, even before a Nats game or on a random Monday, it will attract you. After All Purpose's successful debut in Mt Vernon Square a few years ago, the owners decided to capitalize off of Navy Yard's development (new condos, Audi Field, splash parks, Washington Gas' new building) and open a river front restaurant. If you frequent Yards Park, their location may seem a bit odd. It's in a condo building right across the street from the Nats Stadium. If you walk to Salt Line, you'll probably overlook it since it's right around the corner. Just follow the "pizza and beer" sign. The space itself is beautiful. It maintains a DC vibe while adding in some riverfront decor. There's plenty of indoor seating and a bar inside that opens at 5pm for dinner. If you get there at 4pm, don't worry. The outdoor patio is open and is already serving one of the best happy hours in SE DC. Draft cider and beers are $5 and panzerottis are only $5. If you go for dinner, pizza is what they are known for. They whip up some of the best pies in all of DC. If pizza is not your jam, don't worry. They have many other dishes to choice from including some great pastas. Rumor has it that soon their rooftop bar will open overlooking the Anacostia River. Maybe Navy Yard IS worthy of their recent "one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world" title. read more

Unexpectedly came here after for HH and was happy to see the HH specials. The pizza is average for sure, but the drinks are worth the while. The bartenders were pleasant and the staff were very accommodating when finding us a seat that wasn't directly in front of the water's (cold) breeze. Nothing fancy about the decor, but it's worth trying again. read more

I could cry because I didn't try the pizza. Everything was phenomenal. The wings and the mozzarella bites got devoured before I could post a picture. :/ read more

All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront - Bruschetta - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I rarely write about a restaurant more than once but last was my anniversary of dating my wife for the past 15 years. Of all the restaurants in the city we wanted to visit one of our favorites pizza places All-Purpose. This was our first time to this location. We've ordered for pickup tons of times over the past year but thanks to this location we were able to sit outside under the tent, heat lamps included right next to the water. Such a treat! If you're a dog lover I think all the dogs in the city live in the attached buildings because it's a perfect dog/people watching location. So for food...of course we had our fave Buono pizza. What I love is the consistency across both locations. Gooey cheese, honey, perfectly cooked crust and the thick pepperoni makes this pizza a hit! One gem we found during our covid take out breaks were the wings. I feel like I'm a wing connoisseur and they were soooo good! They're fried to perfection with the Calabrian honey drizzled on them along with Parmesan and lemon. What a combo! And to top it off a feta ranch dipping sauce yummmmmm! Lastly, we enjoyed the fried brussel sprouts. They are always apart of our order. Mixed with onion, red peppers atop whipped goat cheese and bread crumbs...don't cheat yourself treat yourself! Thanks to our server and hostess that made it a point to make our evening special and congratulate us in our years together. Customer service goes a long way and I have no complaints across either location. I'm glad they have survived the pandemic and continue to wish you all success! Be sure to check them out. read more

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Takes both cash and credit card. If you drive here, there are street parking (metered) throughout the block. Overall, my experience was okay. Our orders came up a little on the late side, but its fine. They have tons of pizza options and it can be either hit or miss. Ask your waitress for clarification as some pizzas are seasonal and change from time to time. I came here with a group of friends for a birthday celebration. The staff here are friendly. However, their pizzas are okay. Nothing too special. Definitely order pizza with tomato sauce as their white pizzas are missing that zesty tomato sauce kick. I highly recommend their garlic knows. Its pretty good as the portions are good for sharing. However, their pricing is a bit high, but thats expected in the busy DC area. Oh, if you order the pizza with anchovies, please keep in mind that its VERY salty. Had to sip a lot of water afterwards. Good place for large gatherings as they tend to get very busy during evenings and weekends. Suggest making reservations. read more

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Maybe we ordered wrong but this place was a miss for us. While the Caesar salad was delicious, the pizzas were not. The marinara was like something I had in elementary school - bland tomato sauce with tons of garlic on crust. The spicy salsicca (sp?) was indeed spicy - too much so. The drinks were nice, service friendly and the location is beautiful. I just wouldn't be back for the food. read more

Having been to the Shaw location, I was super excited to see All Purpose expanding and opening a location in Navy Yard. The location is top notch! It is right around the corner from The Salt Line and has a lovely outdoor space overlooking the river. The inside is slightly cramped but chic and modern nonetheless. We made reservations on Resy for 7:30pm and were able to be seated 15 minutes early upon arrival. The patio, of course, is first come-first served, and I can anticipate it being super hard to get into come the summer months. Wes was our server and he was efficient and friendly. We were one of his first table and then shortly after we ordered, he was sat with three new tables, including a large party, practically at once so we didn't see too much of him after we ordered. We were, however, easily able to obtain crushed red pepper and parm from a nearby server/food runner. Some of the menu items made the transition to Navy Yard, but much of the menu is brand-spanking new! We chose to split two pizzas-the Sedgewick and the Apollo. I love the Buona but since I've had that at AP in Shaw, I figured it's time to branch out. The pizzas came out pretty quickly and looked fabulous. The Sedgewick had whipped ricotta, mozz, tallegio, parm, truffle honey, and chives. This was a good white pie, but I'll be honest, I missed having meat! I did love the creamy ricotta and the sweetness of the honey which also infiltrated the crust, which also had a sweeter taste. The Apollo had tomato, caciocavallo, porchetta, broccolini, cherry peppers, and toasted sesame. I loved the peppers and the porchetta was a nice twist. It had good flavor and spice but had heavy onions, which was not listed in the description, and I did not see any broccolini (maybe they subbed the onions....?). Despite there being some hiccups, just like at the original AP, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely return here again! read more

All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront - The Apollo-tomato,porchetta, broccolini, cherry peppers, sesame seeds, cacioavolla - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Noooooo Complaints! Restaurant with great amount of seating, and NICE patio outside! Get the warm COOKIE with gelato for desert, yes I'm starting with desert because it was that GOOD! It's big, warm, and the gelato is perfect with it. Started off with CALAMARI, which was very tasty, and also a really good amount. My boyfriend and I were really happy with it. For the pizza, my boyfriend and I got the BUONA PIZZA because I love pepperoni. The pizza did not disappoint. If you're really hungry, and sharing, I recommend getting an appetizer! The crust on the pizza, very good as well! Thoroughly enjoyed this place, and the service was amazing! We'll be back read more

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Sat outside on the patio, great atmosphere for some pizza! PROSCIUTTO & MELON $16 cantaloupe, honeydew, olive oil, basil, balsamico *I liked how thinly shaved the cantaloupe and honeydew were but I found the prosciutto a little chewy with hard edges and a little too heavy on the olive oil. I had to keep wiping my mouth down with a napkin in between each bite just due to the amount of oil. BUONA $18 tomato, mozz, pepperoni, Calabrian chili honey, basil *Solid! The crust was perfect! I'm obsessed with the chili honey because it adds a little bit of sweet and spicy to a very meaty pizza. The server said this is their best selling pizza. SKILLET COOKIE *Warm chocolate chip cookie in a cast iron skillet and I swapped out the vanilla ice cream for chocolate. Amazing - would definitely recommend! SERVICE: 5 stars. No complaints. She was super attentive! I can't wait to come back to try their Italian ice cocktails on a hot day! read more

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The pizza is very tasty! We came here for brunch and they are serving bottomless cocktails. The ambiance is nice. read more

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Lots of excellent items on the menu. Our favorite pizza is the Buono. Very tasty with tomatoes & pepperoni. With honey on top! We're also big fans of the Jersey style eggplant Parmesan. Delicious! And our latest discovery is the roasted Brussel sprouts. They have all kinds of yummy things added to them. Terrific! read more

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If anyone asks about a good place for pizza in DC, I will definitely take them here! I went for dinner with a friend and shared an appetizer of brussel sprouts and two pizzas, the Nonna and Marinara! The fried brussel sprouts were so delicious, crispy and covered in cheese and breadcrumbs. The Nonna pizza was amazing with eggplants and Parmesan and not overly oily. The Marinara was a great cheese pizza that still had so much flavor even if it was plain. I'd love to come back when it's warm and sit outside to enjoy the waterfront! read more

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We came by to visit this place as we are waiting to see Lady Gaga in her chromatica ball Concert when she was visiting DC. We ordered the Buona pizza which was really great. They have other great selections for pizzas and cocktails. It's very difficult to park around the area given the limited parking spaces. The service staff were very quick and had us seated. The restrooms were very clean. Even if we arrived 15 minutes before their closing time, they still accommodated us very well. This is a great place to hangout since it is by Navy Yard, especially on a date. This is a great place to stop by if there are events at the Nationals Park! read more

All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront - Buona - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sedgewick pizza was delicious!! The mixture of cheese-saltiness and honey-sweetness actually worked really well. And the whole wheat crust was perfection, very thin and soft but also crispy. It felt "healthy" without losing any of the rich, indulgent flavors. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the pizza itself, but the prices, well, definitely a bit overpriced... Hence, docking 1 star. $20 for a 12-inch pizza (and thin crust at that) is pretty steep... $15 would've been more reasonable. I'll admit that the toppings were really good and on point though. read more

I didn't notice when I purchased, but after looking at my receipt I was charged 3 dollars to NOT put bacon on the pizza. Very strange. I strongly dislike establishments engaging in shady pricing. If I was going to be charged for an adjustment, that should have been disclosed upfront. Charging someone for not wanting bacon is absurd. read more

Due to the pandemic, it has been three months since we have dined-in at a restaurant. We were quite ecstatic to get out and enjoy our Friday night. It was my girlfriends birthday so it was a struggle trying to find a place that would accommodate our party of 6. We stumbled upon All-Purpose and they were able to add us on their waitlist. Luckily, it was a beautiful evening so the wait wasn't too bad. After an hour wait, we were finally seated. Ambiance (5/5): Their outdoor patio was nicely decorated and overlooked the waterfront. In addition, it was very spacious-- tables were more than 6ft apart from other guest. Overall, a casual ambiance! Service (5/5): Upon arrival the hostess was very kind and accommodating. Every single staff member was wearing gloves and masks. There were no paper menus available-- we had to use our phones to launch the menu. Overall, I was very impressed with how they operated during Covid-19. Every single one of us were comfortable with our dining experience. Our waitress was attentive and answered any questions we had. She has also made my friends birthday special, by bring out a dessert with a lit candle. Food (4/5): My boyfriend and I ordered the Riverdale and Sonoma pizzas paired with the Mario frozen cocktail and an Aperol Spritz. The drinks were super tasty and refreshing. I personally liked the Sonoma pizza more than the Riverdale. The garlic spinach and artichoke gave it a unique bite. I loved the crust, it was crispy yet doughy at the same time. The only reason why I am knocking off a star is due to the pricing. I personally think the pizzas were small considering they cost $20 per. You are definitely paying more for the ambiance. For two cocktails and two pizzas our price came to $85 (including tax and gratuity). Overall, All Purpose did not disappoint. From the outstanding service, to the relaxing environment and delicious food. read more

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Cute small set-up I enjoyed the fried mozzarella, but not so much the chicken wings - the chicken wings need some flavor because the dipping sauce didn't add anything Pizza is pretty good, but definitely not worth $20 bucks for each pizza. Cookie and gelato was delicious as a dessert. I will be coming back here for brunch, but wasn't too impressed with the place. Overall, 4 for effort and the service. read more

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My gluten free friends: you're in for a treat! Let me start of by saying how hard it is to come across gluten free options, especially at restaurants; let alone ones that serve pizza. This was such a delicious meal from start to finish! Their gf (chickpea) crust was delicious, soft yet crispy, and a perfect compliment to my pizza. The ingredients here are so fresh and flavorful. I found a new love for beets and Brussels sprouts thanks to a leap of faith! I'm dying to attempt to recreate these fried Brussels sprouts (with no breadcrumbs if gf), but I know I could never top these. All of this, plus awesome riverside dining. What a treat! Thank you AP! read more

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Pros: service, cauliflower, wine Con: the most disgusting food! The Caesar salad was full of Parmesan' cheese making it very heavy. The garlic knots weren't knots, it was like a mini cake that was full of fried oil. The pizza tasted fried as well. The cookie was uncooked full of sugar and butter. We told one of the servers and they said it was supposed to be undercooked?!? I felt disgusting after eating this food and cannot recommend it to anyone! read more

Excellent pizzas I recommend the pepperoni with sweet honey, it is amazing. the atmosphere in the restaurant is very nice, we sat in the patio and we had the view towards the river, beautiful. Parmesan eggplants are delicious as well For dessert, the tiramisu is the heaven, you have to try it, just delicious. Super recommended read more

RESTAURANT CHARGES 20% GRATUITY FOR DINE IN AND (((PICK UP))) Yup that's right even for Pick up You get charged 20% ---- Now that I got that out of the way.. We arrived on a beautiful Saturday evening excited to try their pizzas and food. We were seated promptly and our waiter took our drink orders. Just FYI the wine pours are not generous. The waiter stated that they give 5 oz. pours. It was maybe a 3 oz. pour. Arancini: The flavor was decadent and pleasing to the palette especially once you submerge it into the marinara sauce. Marinara sauce is an extra 3$. It didn't come out quickly and had to be asked for twice. The eggplant parmesan came out cheesy and rich. It was a bit overwhelming for some of our party due to the heavy dose of cheese, but it was edible nonetheless and a great appetizer choice. It can be shared by 2 people. The pizza was the main attraction (allegedly). We enjoyed the zesty tomato sauce, but felt like the cheese was lacking. We did ask for extra cheese when we first ordered, but of course it did not come out with extra cheese. Odd that they loaded the eggplant with cheese, but not the pizza. The pizza was definitely overpriced and overhyped. The ambiance was nice by the water, and the crowd was well behaved. The bill did come with a 20% gratuity already added on. So please keep this in mind if you are dining here. We felt like 15% was an adequate tip for the service considering they forgot our extra cheese and the marinara sauce had to be asked for twice. I as the customer decide how much tip you deserve, you have no right to impose any tip on me. Anytime you dine by a waterfront destination keep in mind the price you pay for what you get isn't going to be fair. It was overpriced for the quality you got. For the price we paid we could of got 8 pizzas from Pizza Hut, fully loaded with toppings, wings, breadsticks and let's not forget the Cinnabon delights. The wine pour was totally unfair and unacceptable! read more

Great Service! The Brussel Sprouts were fantastic. The pizza is great too--tasty sauce, great crust, and unique flavor. Wish there were more food options on Happy Hour other than The Standard Pizza. Negroni was also delightful and the waterfront location is prime! read more

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Want great pizza (and great food) around Navy Yard? You found it! All Purpose is All-Star. We have come here many times for lunch and dinner, I don't know how I never wrote a review, I think is because I was so busy eating and enjoying the moment. This is one of the best options in Navy Yard. Salads, Pizzas, meatballs, can recommend almost everything in the menu. We also like the service and the ambiance. Love the big patio for social distancing. read more

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Went here before a DC United game. We sat inside and they sat us rather quick. Always a plus. Our server was relatively good, slow at times though. We all ordered pizza and drinks. Ordered the fried mozzarella, server asked if we wanted an extra piece because it comes with three pieces and there were 4 of us... said for a small charge ($4 extra for one piece). In my opinion, that's a little pricey... but I guess that's DC for ya. We each paid roughly $60 for our own pizza and each had 2 drinks. Also very hot inside. Almost felt cooler outside. Sweating bullets sitting inside. read more

Our expectations were exceeded with the attentive service, warm accommodations, and scrumptious pizza.

Stop in here after we went to an extremely disappointing Enchant DC at the Nationals Park. We got sat right away and started to order food. I was very happy with our salad, burrata and fried Mozzarella. The pizza was okay. Would I have it again, sure but the price for it is a bit much. I find it hard to get really good pizza here in DC. Then again I'm originally from NY. The service was great and on point. Overall I was happy with my experience. read more

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I love All-purpose pizza, and this location is gorgeous and the perfect place to be on a sunny day! They have their indoor dining room, outdoor area, along with a beautiful roof-deck looking over the water. The pizza is expensive, in the $18-22 range for a "personal" size pie. I'd say getting one pie and an appetizer or two would be enough food for a couple. Though expensive, it is truly delicious. My favorites are the L'Aquila and the Greenwich. For appetizers the calamari is amazing, we ended up ordering it after smelling and seeing it on the table next to us. The fried cauliflower is also very good but a little spicy. Fun and delicious place for the whole family or for a date night in a beautiful setting! read more

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All Purpose has such an inviting space that you can't help but want to stop in, and the pizzas so great you can't help but want to stay! They have a large outdoor seating area, partly with tables and standing heaters, and another area with more lounge style seating and tables that have fire pits in the center, either way you'll be warm on a breezier spring night. The hostess was super nice, and was more than happy to accommodate a larger party by arranging some of the lounge seating for us. The pizzas are obviously their specialty and they have a menu with options including all different combinations of sauces and toppings. The waitress recommended we get one of the white pizzas, the Sedgewick, and to add arugula on top. The arugula basically made the pizza, not sure how interesting it would have been without it, basically just a white cheese pizza. But the pizza was good, with a nice peppery light crisp to the heavy cheesiness. We also got the Curveball, a bbq chicken pizza, which was tangy and sweet. The crust on both pizzas was wonderfully chewy and had a nice wheat-like flavor. Our group was about half and half favoring each pizza. The only thing really off about the night was the wine selection. I asked a question about a wine and let the waitress know that I like anything that isn't sweet, theres nothing worse than a sweet white wine to me. She ensured me the one I was asking about wasn't sweet and was light and refreshing, so I ordered it. When I got the glass, it was incredibly sweet, even when I had my friend try it she said she could just smell how sweet it was. I wasn't able to drink much more than a sip of it which was unfortunate. Everything else was great from the atmosphere to the pizza so I'll definitely be back, next time I'll just get a cocktail to be safe! read more

All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront - Curveball - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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