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AP Pizza Shop

3.7 (40 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Arista W.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry looking at what was delivered to me. This pizza is an absolute disgrace. The crust is burned in some places and undercooked in others, like it couldn't decide which level of failure to commit to. The toppings are a random mess--onions tossed like someone sneezed them on, olives rolling around like loose change, and sad green peppers that look more boiled than baked. Half of the pizza looks like it gave up halfway through cooking, and the other half looks like it survived a house fire. Pepperoni? Barely there. Cheese? Patchy. Sauce? Overpowered by bitterness from the charred crust. Honestly, this isn't a pizza--it's a crime scene in a cardboard box. If you want to know what disappointment tastes like, order this. Otherwise, save your money and your dignity. I don't even know if I'd try this again if it was free. -A Pizza Connoisseur

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Moshe H.

It was my first time here. Let me start with that. We've walked by this place a dozen times but never made our way in. My family and I are always looking for a new pizza spot to try and AP was the right place and the right time. I'll talk about the space for a minute. It's a small pizza place. It's not meant for groups. They have maybe four or five tables. This is more of a quick bite or grab a slice at the counter before the movies kind of place. If I can wrap up the vibe and the decor in three words, I would use modern, hipster and clean. I kind of dug the feel. It has a tiny bit of grit to it and that's more than I can say for most of Bethesda. So because we started with a group of four eventually joined by my brother-in-law's family of four, we ended up squeezing about eight people into a small booth. This was by choice. But they were accommodating. I wouldn't recommend this place for groups, but the service was outstanding and it felt like an A+. Here what stood out from our order. They have mixed drinks on their menu and if you have an old-fashioned on your menu, I'm going to try it. I really enjoyed mine. The focaccia bread with garlic butter was incredible. I highly suggest you try that if you're gonna come in. Of the two pizzas we got, I thought the plain pie was better than Tony's pie. Ordering food, whether you're sitting down or taking your food to go is also really easy. They have self-serve kiosks and I'm all for that. Back to the service, as I was ordering our food through the self-serve kiosk and the staff was more than happy to give their two cents or answer any questions about the menu. I don't have any real negative notes. I know I gave 4 stars, but there are no fractional ratings on Yelp, unfortunately. I would say somewhere around 4.25 was my gut score. I'll add that going to a restaurant one time does not paint a complete picture. I'll probably come back to try more items. I recommend you give it a try.

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Alexis W.

I pass by this place many times and always tell myself I'll stop in and give it a try sometime. Finally ordered during their BOGO deal. Tried the buona pizza and it did not disappoint. Service was very quick. If you're looking for a perfect thin crust in the area, this is your spot.

Bryan S.

AP Pizza - Bethesda's Hidden Pizza Gem! You ever run an errand and randomly find a spot that lowkey surprises you? That was me and Jasmine when we were waiting on a print order for an open house flyer and decided to check out AP Pizza. It's a small shop connected to another Italian restaurant, and you can either dine in or order off the iPad. Super easy setup. I got a slice of Funghi and Salsiccia, and wow--this place might give Andy's a run for its money. The crust was thin and crispy, and the flavors were not your usual toppings. The Funghi had this deep, earthy mushroom flavor that just worked, and the Salsiccia (sausage) was seasoned perfectly. As we were leaving, I noticed they had a pickup window--just like Andy's in Navy Yard. I love when Bethesda spots have that city feel! The staff was friendly, and the whole vibe was solid. If you're into thin, crunchy slices with next-level toppings, AP Pizza is definitely worth a stop.

Yolanda H.

After the movies, we wanted something to eat and decided to try this place. The host was awesome and I wish I could remember his name to shout him out. Ordering is easy as you do it through a touchscreen and then you sit wherever you want. The deco was well done and I loved the floral wallpaper in the hallway. The food was pretty good and was just enough for my husband and I to share.

Frank Y.

High quality hand tossed / NY style pizzas with wheat crust and good variety of toppings. More expensive than Andy's on a per sq ft basis but the pizzas taste thicker and more filling. If you like this type of pizza, it's probably your best option without having to cross over Wisconsin Avenue. Pickup service seems to be timely also.

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Kevin D.

Tasty Pizza-Downtown Bethesda! I just tried AP Pizza first time today. New pizza shop located in Downtown Bethesda on busy Bethesda Ave. The shop has a brilliant neon sign outside its entrance. Primarily a Carryout has a small dining area w/booth & bar height table seating. Menu includes "Deck Oven Slices" I gather this refers to the pizza oven. Several varieties of pizza to choose-sold by the slice. I ordered the "Salsiccia" (tomato, mozzarella, provolone cheeses, italian sausage, roasted peppers & garlic bread crumbs.) Delicious! And Creamsicle Panna Cotta. Fresh flavorful ingredients & creamy light dessert. Friendly welcoming guy greets everyone @the door. Great service. See Photos.

18" Buona Pie
Michael B.

Another one of our favorite nights of the week it's pizza night. The boys and I decided to try AP pizza shop's Buona Pie. The pie is pretty good. It has a few different flavors that is comes to well. There is a taste of honey that gives it a bit of a sweet flavor to the traditional pepperoni style pizza which we enjoy. A bit of a downside is the size of the pizza were just above a personal pa pizza but smaller than a traditional size pie, so it is unable to feed three people. To counteract that there is a special going on Uber that if you get one pie, you get a second one free. Final thought is we will order again probably at the restaurant that way we can catch it when it's hot out of the oven.

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Judy P.

If we can give 4.5 stars we would! This is the closest that I've come to New York style Pizza in the DMV in a long time. As a native New Yorker, I crave foldable pizza and this met the mark. It is a bit pricey when you order it via delivery, but we will definitely be ordering again via pick up and can't wait to try other items on the menu. This time around we opted just for the plain cheese pizza and it was so satisfying!

Excellent pizza, especially in an area not known for good food. It's delicious. Very Neapolitan style dough, minus the wood char. One of the very best mushroom slices I've had. Quality ingredients, without a doubt. That said, it's not worth the price. Price per slice will usually exceed $5, which works out to $40 per pizza. Acceptable maybe on a 5 star hotel room service menu, but not in a walk-in or delivery pizzeria, unless we're talking gold leaf and caviar toppings. ' Bethesdans' food standard is not generally high. Add one of highest retail rent districts in the US and Bethesda's penchant for mediocre food at so-so prices, and you've got the makings of yet another food concept that likely won't manage around here. Advice to management: lower the prices, make more sizes available for delivery. Consider the very tough restaurant environment in Bethesda and retool accordingly.

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Delicious white pizza I love that they use my favorite tomatoes in their sauce Bianco dinapoli is the best

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Best pizza for delivery! Thin crust New Jersey style. Melts in your mouth. Highly recommend

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Disappointingly ordinary pizza. Crust was good but sauce, cheese, and toppings were really bland. Toppings were skimpy to boot.

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service was great. the pizza and the garlic bread were 10/10. good vibes to small place but it feel cozy and the music was good.

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