I finally made it to Della Barba in DC after recently trying the new Giordano's, and the comparison…read morewasn't even close. As someone who spent the first 18 years of my life in Chicago, I was disappointed with how much Giordano's has changed. Della Barba, on the other hand, absolutely got Chicago-style pizza right. We started with the Caesar salad, and it was outstanding. Honestly, it could compete with the Caesar salads served at some of the best steakhouses. Fresh, flavorful, and one of the best I've had in a long time. The pizza was the star of the meal. It was excellent and would hold its own in Chicago. That's not a compliment I hand out lightly. The crust, sauce, cheese, and overall flavor were exactly what I was hoping for. If someone told me this place was in Chicago, I'd believe them. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. Our waitress, who had purple hair, came across as rude, unfriendly, and seemed genuinely annoyed to be serving us. What made it even more frustrating was watching her warmly greet and interact with the table seated after us. Maybe she was just having an off moment, but whatever the reason, it definitely took away from the experience. Overall, I'd absolutely go back because the food was that good. The Caesar salad and pizza are worth the trip. I just hope the service is better next time because the kitchen deserves much higher marks than the front of the house. Food: 5/5 Service: 1/5 Overall: 4/5

Do not order delivery from here. You place the order via Toast, but then it's a driver via…read moreDoorDash. When you place the order, you get a delivery estimate of roughly 1-1.5 hours. The actual time is over 3 hours (and, literally, after the restaurant had closed). I understand that there is pretty much nothing restaurants can do about delivery times with services like DoorDash. But this was one of the craziest and most annoying delivery experiences I've had. (And no, it wasn't the deep dish / Chicago-style pizzas that I ordered. I know those have a long cook time.) And then the pizza was cold and didn't even taste good. That was the biggest thing - it wasn't even any good. Clearly should've ordered from somewhere else. Tried two different pizzas and wasn't a fan of either. Everything tasted off - the crust, the cheese, the toppings. Now maybe it was an off night. Maybe it's better in the restaurant. Maybe the Chicago-style from here is better. I just don't know if I'm willing to take a chance on it again.

I loved Pacci's. We got a reservation and sat downstairs, which had a really interesting dark…read morefeeling. One thing I really appreciate is a waiter who can walk you through the menu. Our waiter did that. I asked for recommendations and he explained everything on the menu to us. Then I asked a specific question about a dish and he knew the answer immediately. He also gave us specials. I got the Orecchiette e Salsiccia -- Rapini shells with sausage. I loved it. Someone else my table got the special -- pasta with steak. The steak was cooked PERFECTLY and was wonderful. Overall, I loved Pacci's. It has a laid back family vibe yet the food is fantastic. One more thing: the neighborhood Pacci's is in is beautiful. Pacci's itself is in a very rustic nice building, right across from many beautifully painted rowhomes and brownstones.

Meh.....the meat and cheese plate was fine, but not something that they cooked....so…read more.. I had the lemon cacio pepe with chicken. The chicken was fine but the pasta was inedible. So much lemon that I couldn't eat a bite. No one ever asked how our food was or why I hadn't touched my dish so I kept quiet and let them trash it.....just awful. The pizza was limp and wet....and kinda a disappointment as well. The space is cute enough largely because it's in a very old row house. I just don't understand why people seem to like the mediocre at best food. I've been here twice....first and last.

Despite being near Frager's for two years, I've never noticed this tiny restaurant before. Walk…read moreinside to a narrow hall leading to the counter. The menu is large with subs, pizza, and more. For our family of three, we ordered a medium cheese pizza, a large butter chicken pizza, and the Hawaiian Volcano large pizza. It was way too much food, but tasty! The butter chicken pizza is very unique. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here!

We were looking for a pizza place near the Airbnb we were staying in in the Capitol Hill area and…read morefound Mad Over Pizzas. We're glad we did! Here's what happened: - We ordered by phone as we left the Eastern Market Metro and by the time we stopped in quickly at Trader Joe's and then walked to the place it was ready. - We ordered the extra large Meat Melody pizza. We had wanted to order a half Meat Melody, and half Margarita, but he wouldn't allow that. - We scarfed the pizza down once we got home... It really hit the spot and was very tasty. Bottom line: Great pizza place! We would definitely go back if we lived in the area.

Delicious!!! Fresh ingredients and amazing service! I love that they sell by the slice (jumbo)…read more Will be back ASAP to try more combos.

I was so excited to see that this place was run by black ppl. However, The pizza was so thin and…read moresoggy and made me sick, both times I tried it, I was throwing up....so disgusting! Also the you guy in the front was sitting on the counter and had his feet up on the front counter, not professional

It's a nice small location. It's fairly small inside but there's also outdoor seating outside. We…read morecame at night, all the lights were lit up so it looks so pretty. I got buffalo chicken wings - pretty good actually Got 4 slices of pizza: we like them all!! Korean chicken - too sweet for me but hubby like it Chicken Paneer Chicken Parmesan Chicken Bacon Ranch - my favorite! I was satisfied Best part is definitely the thin crispy crust. Service: can't say much because it's a pizza place and we only order and take our food. Staff read welcoming and easy to talk to ( male cashier); female staff who took my order and hear up my food my me seems a little mean but it's probably because of the loud noises so it was hard to hear each other....some miscommunication/understanding both ways. Go try some pizza!!

My go to for great pizza great service and the food is fresh in my opinion some of the best pizza…read morein the DMV

I'm going to miss this place when I leave. When it's Earlybird the breakfast burritos are excellent…read more(and huge!) At a reasonable price. I grab and use in their entirety both the orange-y hot sauce and the green sauce every time while adding hatch chiles to the simplistico burrito. I've shown several other people this place and they loved it as well. When it turns to side door they make some bomb Detroit style pizza. I truly haven't had a bad example of the style yet. I don't know if I'm selecting well or if it's maybe just low key the ultimate style of pizza but this is yet another fantastic example. It's just a small, quick takeout place for the most part, though there is some seating outside when the weather is appropriate. As such, service is generally to the point which is fine by me.

I Was Craving Pizza & Wanted To Try Something Different For Once. I've Been Hearing About This Spot…read moreFor Years But Never Actually Went... Until Now. Today Was The Day. Street Parking Only & It's Definitely Hit Or Miss. I Got Lucky & Found A Spot, But It Is Metered So Be Prepared To Pay. This Spot Is Literally A "Side Door" Located On The Side Of Scarlet Oak. Super Unique Setup With Cool Lights That Make It Easy To Spot. It's Different From Your Typical Pizza Place, Which I Actually Liked. Since It Was Monday, They Had Half-Off Pizzas If You Dine In & I Had To Take Advantage Of That. CHEESE PIZZA I Ordered A Cheese Pizza & Lemon Water. This Is Detroit-Style Pizza, So Don't Expect New York Style. It's Thick, With A Generous Amount Of Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce. Honestly, It Almost Felt Like A Cheesy Bread Situation But In A Good Way. The Crust Was Buttery With A Slight Crisp On The Outside & Soft Inside, Which Was The Perfect Balance. The Ingredients Tasted Fresh, & It Was Very Filling. The Size I Got Came With 4 Slices, & Honestly, 2 Slices Was More Than Enough. I'd Definitely Come Back & Bring My Son This Feels Like A Spot He'd Love, Especially If He's Into Breadsticks & Cheesy Pizza. The Staff Was Decent, Though I Didn't Interact Much. The Overall Setup Is Interesting, A Full Restaurant Vibe Inside With This Separate Pizza Concept On The Side. Different, But It Works. I'm Glad I Finally Tried It, Unique Setup, Solid Detroit-Style Pizza, & A Great Deal If You Catch It On The Right Day. Just Have To Be In The Mood For Detroit-Style Pizza.

Best pizza I've ever had! I wish there were more stars!…read moreServer was sweet and gracious

Love love love all the food I've had here! My favorite hack is to go in for their lunch deal. You…read moreget a personal pizza and a side salad!

This spot is such a hidden gem. It's very intimate but the vibes are great and the pizza was…read moreexcellent. I got an Aviation cocktail and it was very tasty. Then we split a white pizza and a meatball pizza. They were both really tasty but the white pizza blew my socks off. The not not ranch was great and I wanna bathe in it

This pizza was amazing. It's a mushroom with anchovies. I added the anchovies. The sauce used on…read morethe pizza was crazy delicious. Service was good had to wait approximately 20 minutes for the pizza to be ready. It's cooked to order. Great pizza restaurant on H street and Washington DC.

Stopped in for some of their gluten free appetizers! The jalapeno poppers come with 3 full sized…read morejalapeños filled with bacon and cream cheese. The mozzarella sticks come in an order of 3 and were also delicious. Dining style is fast casual, order at the counter and they deliver to the table. Can't speak to the pizza but enjoyed their appetizers!

In DC for a couple of nights and didn't want to fight traffic so ordered delivery to the hotel. It…read morewas right on time and still hot! Had sausage and pepperoni, it was a little greasy but not too greasy. We're not big fans of thin crust, but the NY style crust was tasty and had a nice chew. All in all it was close to being 4 stars and worth a try if you like the NY style pies.

We had a great experience! The pizza was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The kids loved it,…read moreand the service was friendly and welcoming. Definitely a great spot for a family meal!

Pizza galore with over 20+ types of pizza to choose from! There were so many pies to choose from!…read moreWhile the White Mushroom Truffle pizza and the Margharita pizza had some good flavor, it wasn't that fresh. My biggest pet peeve about NY style pizza places is that it's impossible to snag a hot slice out of the oven. When the pipping hot pizza is taken out of the oven, it's tucked under the display case. By the time the pizza pie is depleted from the display case, the hidden pizza gets cold as it's finally moved up. The cycle repeats itself...so you can never get a hot fresh slice of pizza. The Garlic Knots were hands-down the best part of my oil! I wish I could order a single knot as I didn't really want 3 knots. While the Chicken and Eggplant Parm are heavily promoted on flyers at the tables, I didn't see them on the menu, it would have been helpful to see before ordering. There's plenty of seating upstairs. Decent neighborhood spot to grab a slice of pizza.