All Purpose in Shaw was such a solid pizza night. I went with friends and had the Sedgwick, which is basically a grown-up, elevated cheese pizza, and I mean that in the best possible way. Simple, but done really, really well. The first thing I noticed was the dough. You can tell they're using good flour and actually care about the crust because it was GOOD good. The Sedgwick also has this slightly sweet aftertaste that I absolutely loved. It's not a sweet pizza by any means, but there's just enough sweetness at the end that it's worth mentioning so you know what you're getting. My friends ordered cocktails and loved them, while I stuck with a classic Mexican Coke, which honestly felt like the perfect pairing with a grown-up cheese pizza. Service was good and everything was easy from the moment we sat down. Overall, All Purpose is a great spot for sitting around with friends, having some genuinely excellent pizza, and remembering that sometimes cheese pizza doesn't need to grow up that much. It just needs better dough. read more

I popped in here before dinner just to check it out. I've never been to all purpose, but I always had heard good things and the restaurant always seems relatively busy. I really just wanted to grab a quick drink before dinner, and was able to find a seat at the bar. Note: happy hour is only in the bar area. I enjoyed a little mini martini, which was just absolutely so cute. The cocktail was delicious. I was looking at pizza around me because it just looked so delicious. There were a couple of people around me who ended up getting the pizza on happy hour, which is a steal, and the pizza looked amazing. My server was super nice. Since I was at the bar, there were two bartenders and they were consistently asking me if I needed anything else they were incredibly pleasant and it was just an overall really good experience. I definitely plan to be a return visitor. I love just the aesthetics of this restaurant. You walk in it just feels very comfortable, very easy. Everybody working there is also on the same level, so it's just an overall very nice experience. read more

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

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I had a great time visiting here for happy hour with my friend who frequents here a lot. We shared calamari and garlic bread together. The calamari could use some more seasoning and marinara sauce. We both grab a happy hour pizza which was really good. I thought the vibe was fairly cozy and the customer service was great at the bar. read more

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We visited All Purpose in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. We spotted it after enjoying a meal at the Unconventional Diner in the area. The place was not very busy. We were seated as soon as we walked in. Our server approached us within 5 mins and asked if we wanted to order drinks. He brought a bottle of water over to our table with two glasses. We ordered the meatball pizza and a salad. It was just 2 of us in our party, so this was plenty of food. The pizza is pretty large and tasted good. After dinner, we ordered dessert. My husband got the cake that comes bathed in heavy cream. I got the Rainbow Cake. Both desserts were great. In DC, they sort of just leave you alone while you are dining, and it was different for us. In California, the server checks on you several times during your meal. We enjoyed not being bothered and it allowed us to dine well with each other. read more

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This spot definitely lived up to the hype and deserves it spot in the Michelin guide. We ordered the calamari fritto, the AP margarita, and 3 pizzas: The Duke, The Sedgwick (my fave) and the special of the day. All of which were so so good! read more

"A 20% service charge is included on every check. This fee goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the minimum wage for all employees in DC. Additional tips are welcome, but not expected." I don't like mandatory tips (aka service charges) and so my expectations were a little low, but I was pleasantly surprised. They seem to have struck a reasonable balance: there's a service charge, but I'm not expected to tip. Fair enough, so I didn't. I still say they should just incorporate in the price. DC has made eating out all together too expensive but for special occasions. I had the Godfather, which was 12 inches and was just big enough for one person, but two people could share it. Spicy, jalapeño peppers, and tasty. A limited bar, tap water served in a glass bottle but ..no ice (??). It's an ok sized restaurant, and we had a number of people taking care of us - a server who seemed like our server, but everything was handled by someone else, so we were never really quite sure who was taking care of us. You'll definitely want reservations. If you're going to wait for a table, be warned that there really isn't a place to wait for that table. You'll be standing around the entrance, bumping into people coming and going. They seem to do a brisk take out and Doordash business. The construction lends to a slightly noisy atmosphere, it's definitely not a quiet place. Overall, tasty, nice, but wouldn't be high on my list for a second go. You can find other places in the neighborhood sans fees, and more value, but if you were looking for a date spot, then it should be on your list. read more

All-Purpose Shaw - Godfather - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

GREAT service- the staff were all so very welcoming (shoutout to Kat!) and the ambience was so cozy! Food was also very delicious. I highlyyy recommend the Sedgwick if you're not sensitive to truffle (although it's a very subtle flavor)- it's super unique and my idea level of thin-ness!! The chicken parm was also solid but lacked a bit of salt in my opinion. Salad was refreshing & the acidity cut right through the creaminess/butteriness of the rest of the dishes- but as a standalone dish, it may have been a tad too acidic for my liking. Rainbow cake was very cute but not my favorite in terms of flavors/textures (more of a personal preference) read more

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This is my favorite place for pizza! I first visited this place on Pi Day, which turns out to be a very busy day for pizza places. The restaurant was packed so we ended up literally squeezing in at the bar that night. It wasn't the most comfortable seating arrangement, but we loved the pizza. We've been back many times since. For the antipasti we typically order the Calamari Fritto. It's just okay in my opinion but I always end up ordering it. Pizza selection is always the Supremo and the Peperoni. The Supremo is superb 10/10 recommend! read more

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

6 pm on a Saturday night, all the tables were booked but they have a decent amount of bar space so our 3 person party was able to sit immediately at the bar. Our service obviously was prompt because of that. It wasn't loud or crowded or rowdy. A calm atmosphere. Our pizzas were amazing. Top tier I swear. We had the Sedgwick and Buona. The Sedgwick was my favorite but they were both so so good. Not too expensive either. I would recommend this anytime! read more

Great spot for pizza. A group of us came for dinner and ordered pizzas to share. We ordered the Sedgewick, Funghi, and Tripper. I also enjoyed the Kinda Blue cocktail which was quite good. We all enjoyed the pizzas we tried. My favorite was the Sedgewick. I liked the black truffle honey which made it sweet. Not something that's usually on pizzas but I really liked it. Service was decent but pizzas were the highlights! read more

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This was my husband's pick for Summer Restaurant Week 2026, and his treat did not disappoint. Insider tip: they don't force the whole table to order from the same menu which was nice because the pizza's are huge, and I couldn't have eaten it by myself. The service in this place is on point! It was crowded but they were all over it. The server came right away. The food expediter walked all the food directly to the table as soon as it was ready. We joked about how hot and fresh the Roasted Corn Arancini was. And the sauce is really good. We split an order of meatballs and the Godfather Pizza. Both were yummy. The rainbow cake was a nice finishing touch. Overall, you get a good bang for your buck at this place. Good quality pizza. Excellent service. My only gripe about this place is the seating. Like I said, it was crowded so the tables on both sides of us were occupied. The gentlemen to my left would NOT STOP ear-hussling! At several points, their table went completely silent because they were busy listening to the conversation my husband and I were having. read more

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Food 3.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 3.5/5.0 The food was pretty good up until the pizza. Unfortunately, the pizza just ain't doing it. The dough is just too chewy, though the topping were decent... I think it just needs to get more refined. Where there are stranger flavors like sweetness or sourness, they should be a bit more subtle. read more

Spent a gorgeous Saturday drinking outside with some friends and when we needed food All Purpose really came through! We didn't have a reservation but were able to snag some bar seats. Our bartender Alexis was so personable and attentive! We split a bottle of wine, focaccia breadsticks and the Casanova pizza. The breadsticks were buttery, soft and crispy and absolutely hit. We loved the pizza as well! We were waffling on ordering the arancini so I'm planning to come back and try those. read more

All-Purpose Shaw - Focaccia Breadsticks - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is for mostly the bar... I have been numerous times and always a great experience. First and foremost a hh that ends at 6 is not a hh it's just a pleasant surprise for anyone there at 4. Most people do not get off early enough to enjoy an hh before 6.... I think that's fair to say but I digress. Service and food is always great, you can't go wrong. Also comes out very quickly. Do yourself a favor and check it out if you are looking for good food and prompt service read more

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We ended up sitting at the bar since the place was absolutely packed and we didn't have a reservation, which honestly worked out in our favor. For Restaurant Week, I ordered the POLENTA CAKES as my appetizer and the SUPREMO pizza for my entrée, all for $35. The food was solid across the board, but the real standout was the value.For just $10 extra, you can add bottomless mimosas and Bellinis. I've never seen bottomless offered at that price point, so of course I took that deal. For $45 total, food plus bottomless drinks is hard to beat, especially in DC. Service is what really pushed this to a five-star experience. John, the bartender, was fantastic. He kept our drinks full, checked in regularly, and had great energy the entire time. This was during peak Restaurant Week, with the bar completely full, and he still made sure everyone was taken care of. That level of service goes a long way. There is an automatic 20% service charge, just as an FYI, but it was well deserved. John did such a great job that I ended up tipping extra in cash on top of it. Between the food, the insane bottomless deal, and the standout service, this was an easy five stars. I'll definitely be back. read more

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

We started with the Brussel sprouts and the chopped salad both were delicious. We ordered the specialty Hawaiian type pizza so yummy. We also ordered the godfather which was spicy but the boys really liked it. Both pizzas were very tasty the crust is amazing and they put just the right amount of toppings! We ended our meal with the chocolate chip cookie that they pour milk on and is topped with Nutella! It was the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had! Get it if you visit it's a must! read more

Fun variety of pizzas! All were delicious and had plenty to take home and enjoy over the next few days. A great variety of appetizers as well. We went for a happy hour and had a lovely time! read more

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

Good pizza. Good service. Good time. Substance over flash. Love the minimal decor exposed brick and the less is more ambiance. read more

We went here for a quick dinner and it was such an awesome spot! It was so difficult to decide on which pizza to get because every single option sounded so good!! We ultimately decided to share Tripper, Buona, and Sedgewick. The black truffle honey on the Sedgewick was so flavorful, but my favorite pizza was honestly the Buona. It's such a classic, but done so well! We also ordered the arancini and Brussel sprouts which I highly recommend you get! The arancini was earthy and had umami. Ugh I'm dreaming of it. This location is super cute and has perfect mood lighting. It's kind of small, but that's okay! It felt homey! And our food came out so quick and our server was attentive. I'd definitely come back here with friends to catch up and would love to try more pizza! read more

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I've ordered pizzas from here multiple times to go and the Buona has to be my favorite one. I'm gluten free so I get the gluten free crust. Unfortunately it is an upcharge. It always ready for pick up when it says and never takes long. It's close to my place and convenient. When I went inside the space was cute with dim lighting and a bar. Made me want to go for drinks after work! read more

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Pizza at this place rocks. A great flavor combinations and typically pretty quick. Hold tight at the bar and have a drink if you get there a tad early for dinner... service is always good! read more

All-Purpose Shaw - Yum - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We have ordered a pizza only, it was good. The waiter was nice. They also accept InKind. Overall it was a nice experience great place in the neighborhood read more

All-Purpose Shaw - Sedgewick - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I recently visited All-Purpose Pizzeria while in the middle of moving and decided to take my daughter and her friend out for pizza. The space itself is very cute and inviting, and I was excited to try it. However, it took us about 45 minutes to find parking, and at seven months pregnant, I was already exhausted and hungry by the time we walked in. I am a culinary school graduate with years of experience in fine dining, both professionally and as a guest, so I understand how busy restaurants operate and how important proper communication and hospitality are. When we were greeted, we were told there would be about an hour wait. As the host walked away and began helping others who arrived after us, I was confused about how the waitlist worked. I politely asked for clarification, but another staff member abruptly interrupted our conversation and was extremely rude and dismissive. The interaction made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. I then asked to speak with the general manager, and the staff member identified herself as the general manager and said her name was Asia. Unfortunately, the interaction did not reflect the level of professionalism, leadership, or hospitality I would expect from management. This was honestly one of the worst hospitality experiences I've had since moving to the DC area. Because of how we were treated, we decided to leave without ordering food. I understand restaurants get busy, but courtesy and respectful communication are essential. This experience was deeply disappointing, and I hope they make improvements in how they treat their guests. read more

tasty pizza, buzzing restaurant and good happy hour. Would definitely come back when I want a solid pie.

This was a last minute dinner decision when walking back towards our Airbnb. Fortunately they were able to accommodate us with bar seating for two after 7 pm on a Friday night. We started with the Caesar salad, which was large but a tad boring. But it did take the edge off our hunger. We then split the Buona pizza, which had pepperoni and Calabrian chili honey, which I really enjoyed. We both thought it was pretty delicious pizza. I'd stop by another time for pizza if I was in the area. read more

Late night pizza happy hour? Sign me up! All Purpose is already easily one of my favorite pizza places in the city. Instead of my regular Buona, I got the Duke #7 and let's just say I have a new favorite. I paired it with a Lambrusco. It was the perfect solo date night with great food and great service. read more

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

Voted Washingtonian 2024 Top 100 Restaurants in D.C., it does not disappoint! They are known for their 12" pizzas, which I would recommend sharing between 2 people, unless you are quite hungry. Their crust is unbelievable and we enjoyed the Vesuvio pizza We also tried the Arancini "Siciliano" as an appetizer, and I wouldn't recommend it, as the flavors didn't mix well. The servers are really attentive, coming to replace the silverware between courses and they have quality cloth napkins. The restaurant is quite cozy, and I would recommend making reservations if one visits during the evening. read more

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Welcoming staff and fast service however extremely salty, overpriced pizzas with a 20% automatically added service charge so you'll end up paying $30 for ONE 12" pie -- skip and just get some frozen ones from Trader Joe's instead. read more

5/5. Food was delicious and perfect temperature. The Sedgwick pizza and breadsticks were amazing, and the leftovers were perfect in the air fryer. The staff was also super kind and attentive and boxed all of our leftovers with care! Would absolutely come again. read more

All-Purpose Shaw - Chocolate chip cookie with Nutella - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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All Purpose is in the elite band of pizza in the DMV in my opinion. While sometimes their pizza is a little too crust-heavy, it's always tasty. They also have a lot of great non-pizza options. Definitely try once and see what you think. read more

Terrible service great food! We had a reservation since it was awesome con weekend, we assumed they would be packed due to proximity to the convention center. Nonetheless we were seated quickly in the center of the restaurant which has a super cutesy pizzeria vibe. You can see the chefs making your pizza from almost anywhere in the restaurant. You aren't drowned out by loud music but instead you just hear mumbling from the people around you. Anyways for some one with a toddler it's ideal. Plus mom win when the restaurant has a changing table in the bathroom. Moving on to food and drinks. We had the prosciutto and mozzarella which was simple and delicious, the bunoa pizza which was also delicious. I truly loved the crust they do here. I know the menu says it's personal pan pizza but you can easily share it with up to 3 people. I also had a spicy margarita and their special cheery espresso martini. The margarita was insanely spicy and had so much tajin in the bottom of the glass. It was hard to enjoy. The cherry espresso martini was pretty good but if you don't like maraschino cherries it's not going to be for you. Finally my friend had a bourbon smash and he said that was yummy. read more

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I saw this was a good option for solo dining near the convention center and it did not disappoint! I sat at the bar and the service was prompt and the bartenders were very kind. Went on a Friday during Happy Hour and it was pleasantly crowded but not packed. I got a happy hour drink special, the Hugo Spritz, and it was refreshing on a hot day. They do have a plain pizza on the HH menu but I opted for a fancier choice. I got the Rubirosa pizza which had perfect little cupping pepperonis and a tasty basil swirl. Overall great choice as a solo visitor in need of a snack. read more

All-Purpose Shaw - Rubirosa - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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After a long workday, I was craving some comfort food and decided to order from All Purpose. I went with the calamari and Brussels sprouts, and let me just say--the calamari is hands down my favorite in D.C. And I've had *a lot* of calamari. Perfectly crispy, well-seasoned, and just the right amount of tenderness. The Brussels sprouts were a solid addition, but the calamari was the real star. This was the perfect order-in meal, and now I can't wait to visit the restaurant in person to explore more of their menu. If their other dishes are anything like the calamari, I know I'm in for a treat! read more

All-Purpose Shaw - Calamari 'Fritto' - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is an excellent spot for dinner or happy hour! For appetizers we had the arancini and Brussels Sprouts, both of which were delicious, we also got a pizza that was incredible! Highly recommend read more

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I've ordered All Purpose on uber eats before but this was my first time going to try it in person. We randomly stopped by after an event in the area on a Wednesday night and had a great experience. Our server was friendly and prompt. We got the mushroom arancini, Brussels sprouts, Buona Pizza, Sedgwick, and Tripper pizzas. We loved all of them, and the feta ranch dippie. If I came back I would get all the same things bc they were just so good! read more

One of my go-to spots! I love both locations of All Purpose. I visit the one on the water when the weather is nice and I can sit outside, and the Shaw location when I want to sit indoors. The pizzas are all fresh, thin-crust, with delicious toppings. I also love the burrata and the fried mozzarella. Service and drinks are great as well! read more

Amazing service for our family, we were greeted with much friendliness, and the food was amazing. Honey on pizza? Wow! The restaunt is also so cozy and warm. Would highly recommend. read more

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I am in DC for work and met up with a friend at All Purpose. I used to live in DC and loved All Purpose when it opened and am so excited that it is still here and thriving. We were able to easily snag a reservation on a Sunday evening and were quickly seated in a cozy little window spot. I loved seeing the non-alcoholic drink options. My friend and I don't drink and both got the Amalfi Spritz, which was delicious. We decided to split a few starters, including the tomato panzanella, caesar salad, and arancini. All was delicious, but the arancini were the clear standouts. They had some delicious late summer corn in them, although I would have loved just a bit more sauce on them. The panzanella was great and the basil they used was so fresh and bright. I went with the Belmar pizza, which has parm fonduta, mozz, roasted summer corn, jalapeno, red onion, lemon, and fresh basil. I ordered the feta ranch dippie to go with because I am a ranch girlie. Pizza was incredible -- I had forgotten how much I love their crust. And the flavors were delicious and very much on that late summer garden haul theme. And with outstanding service, it was a great evening. read more

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My boyfriend and I tried to dine in for walk in around 5:45pm Friday evening. However, we were told the wait would be 45 mins or we could order to go. We ended up ordering a pizza and it was soooooo goood 10/10! read more

All-Purpose Shaw - Pizza to go - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Uh, YUM. Loved every freaking bite! Great service too!!! The cookie with milk at the end is a MUST. Also adorable in there! read more

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