If you're hungering for a no-nonsense "feels like I'm in the Bronx" Italian deli experience in Crystal City, Bozzelli's hits the mark. It has that perfect "neighborhood staple" feel where the focus is clearly on the quality of the ingredients rather than unnecessary frills. I had the Metro Italian (12") which is a beast of a sandwich!! The meat-to-bread ratio is spot on, and you can tell they aren't skimping on the quality of the cold cuts. The bread has that essential crusty exterior while staying soft enough to soak up the oil and vinegar without falling apart. It's a classic Italian sub done exactly the way it should be. Just good luck opening your mouth wide enough to take that first bite! You can't leave an Italian deli without a cannoli, and this one didn't disappoint. The shell was crisp (not soggy!), and the filling was rich and creamy without being overly sweet. It was the perfect finish to a heavy lunch. The shop has a great, authentic energy. It's efficient, which is a must for the Crystal City lunch rush, but they still make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time in. It's easily one of the best spots in the area for a high-quality, reliable meal. They have some tables outside for the nicer days I think the 12" is definitely enough to share if you aren't starving--or just save the other half for a "Round 2" dinner, you won't regret it! read more

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I have been hearing about Bozzelli's since even before the pandemic, and I used to work right near it. But would you believe that I just now recently went for the first time? It was night time and I had a party to go to, so I ordered a head online. By the time I got there, it was ready. The restaurant itself is very small and it's definitely a takeout spot, but there are a couple of tables outside. It's perfect when the weather is nice! I was very impressed by the pizza I got -- the Island Time has bacon, pineapple, chili garlic sauce, and marinara. It was absolutely fantastic, from the base cheese and dough to all the other mentioned ingredients. I love a pizza with a nice kick to it! It's not quite Andy's level for me, but understand why people been telling me about it for years. Also, it's kind of expensive! read more

Big time impressed. I spotted this near my hotel and gave it a try. I got the pepperoni pizza thin crust 10/10; buffalo wing 10/10 and Banana pudding 10/10. All high quality ingredients used and this was a gem. Would highly recommend. Staff were also super friendly and helpful. read more

Food: very tasty--I had the pesto Parmesan chicken sandwich. Service: polite and prompt. Ambiance: best for takeout, and they have outdoor seating if you like read more

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Great service. They don't do slices but their personal size is perfect. A great cheese pull and sauce is tasty. Service was great as well. Note they don't have fountain drinks bottle only but they do have the option for beer/wine/Prosecco etc. outside tables only. Combos also available that include drink and a side or dessert. Overall great spot ! read more

Bozzelli's Italian Deli-Crystal City - Pepperoni 5" pizza - Delis Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I recently visited Bozzellie's Italian Deli and had a fantastic experience! The highlight of my meal was definitely the pizza--specifically the 5-inch version. It was incredibly flavorful, and a crispy crust. The price is $12.20 for the pizza, which I found to be a bit on the higher side, but the quality made it worth it. The deli itself has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive vibe. I would definitely recommend Bozzellie's for anyone looking for a quick bite. Just keep in mind the price, but trust me, it's a treat you won't regret! read more

Why is the Crystal City Bozzelli's so terrible and the Alban Road one so excellent. I made the mistake of ordering from the Crystal City location today. Got a small cheese and a medium fuggedaboutit. Both were terrible. Hardly any toppings - crust not fully done (still doughy), etc. DO NOT ORDER ANY FOOD FROM HERE. read more

Me and my daughter ordered the 5" pizzas. She got cheese pizza and I customized mine with beef pepperoni, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms. When we sat down to eat, you could taste just how fresh it was. The service was also great. The cashier was very helpful in suggesting options and making sure I got what I wanted. The place was very clean and offered more than just pizza. They also had premade salads of various sizes along with a variety of sandwiches and sizes. read more

Walked past Bozzelli's a couple times and it looked good. Was staying at nearby hotel and on the last day decided to go for breakfast. Got the egg and sausage sandwich on rye with the hash browns and coffee. That was a tasty sandwich. This place is one of those order online or at kiosk but it worked well. The folks were quick and friendly. This one only has outside seating. So if the weather is nice you can eat there. Otherwise be prepared to take it to go. Could be a fun place to have a leisurely meal. read more

This is a small deli that serves some delicious food that includes wings, subs and pizzas. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance and a parking garage right next door. They offer ordering ahead, which I recommend taking advantage of. The deli is small inside and has a couple of refrigerators with canned a bottled drinks and pre packaged sides. They also sell adult beverages, if that is your thing. You will find a couple of tables to sit and eat at on the patio on the front sidewalk. That is where I posted up. The guy that was working the counter was very friendly and helpful. I ordered a Boom Boom Chicken Pizza. It took about 10 minutes for me to get my pie. It was simply delicious. It was fresh, hot and tasty. It is a very chill and laid back spot. I really like this joint and highly recommend checking it out. I hope to make it back there soon. read more

Eh, you're passing by, need some sober food and you see Bozzelli's. That's the quality of the pizza and steak and cheese. Nothing great, not terrible, but not memorable. Kids had a cheese pizza, eh. We had girls soccer pizza, eh, had a steak and cheese...definitely no Philly love. 2.5 stars...better options in the area. read more

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Recently visited DC in August in Remembrance of my grandmother and this local eatery was walking distance from my hotel. I saw advertisements in our hotel room and thought, why not. So, on a 5minute stroll we, made it. Its a small spot but very busy. While looking over the menu, atleast 3 or 4 uber eats drivers did order pickups. The inside is fairly small but they have about 5tables with chairs. We got a bottle of wine to take back to the hotel and had a couple of spritzers with our food.. our food was really delish!! The butter garlicky wings and the artesian style pizza was definitely a winner. I definitely recommend n should we take at the particular hotel on my next visit ,cause I gotta come bac, I will absolutely be eating here, again.. N although they were very busy, they still explained menu items, welcomed US to the city and gave suggestions on places to go. read more

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Absolutely unacceptable. We ordered takeout from this place and ended up with diarrhea shortly after eating. It was obvious the staff weren't wearing gloves while preparing the sandwiches, major red flag for food safety. For the price they charge, you'd expect at least basic hygiene. The food itself was nothing special: bland, greasy, and poorly made. This place used to be decent, but now it's just overpriced and unsanitary. The staff are rude too. Never going back. read more

Picked up a small pizza from Bozzelli's for lunch. Was ready and hot when I arrived and staff was courteous and attentive. Pizza was fantastic too! read more

Great subs! We grabbed a Metro Italian sub on the way to the airport on our last day in Virginia. Dang! Why didn't I try this place sooner?! It was busy but worth the squeeze. I would've preferred just a little more meat on the sub for the price, but still a delicious sandwich. I highly recommend this little place for quick to-go bites or to take back to your hotel room and enjoy in peace. The BBQ chips were great too! I noticed they are made in VA so I will miss them:( read more

The food was freshly made and delicious. There is no indoor seating which was a disappointment. We found it reasonably priced considering the portion sizes. read more

Small place, but came here for takeout so it didn't matter. Had lots of desserts and salads ready made and the pizza took 10-15 minutes to make. The salads were good, but the pizza was amazing. The white pizza (spinach and artichoke and mozzarella) was to die for, I literally ate the whole thing by myself in one sitting. The spinach and artichoke made this pizza so special and delicious, and the crust was amazing as well. The pizzas also come in this cute boxes where you can make a bib out of them. Can't wait to come back here! read more

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Right around the corner from our Hotel and I needed a pizza. Nice reviews so we put in an order for a Fugedabouit. Pep. Sausage. Cheese. Sauce is nicely spiced. Meat was pretty good too. Take out only. Tables on the street. Very nice customer service. They have soft drinks, beer, wine to go. Keep up the good work! read more

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My thoughts about this place is that it's a little overhyped. This is a small mom and pop kinda place - and I loved that! What I did appreciate was the fact that when I walked in I walked straight to the cashier and asked what are the 2 best selling sandwiches. She said chicken Parmesan and the meatball. I'm not a meatball kind of girl so I got the chicken parm. I asked about the wait; she said 7 minutes - I got my sandwich in less than 5. This is amazing service! I also got the caramel cookie because she said that was very good. Now the food... I took a bite and it was hard. I expect the chicken to be crispy in a chicken parm - but not hard. Maybe it was over cooked? When I got towards the center it wasn't as hard. It did have good flavor but the piece of chicken is very thin - so it being hard made it difficult to enjoy. It was also dry. So in this case, had they cooked it for less time and added more sauce, this could have been great. The cookie was a hard cookie and I was hoping it would be a little softer, but it was good. I got my food to-go, although there is outdoor seating if you prefer to sit. read more

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Order from their website and not yelp. They charge $2 more through their app link. With that said, ordering in person isn't much longer than ordering from website. It's convenient to hotels at Crystal City and opened late enough that you can walk there under a cool night. It's mild here right now, so not bad walking from the hotel either way. Desserts are a bit absurdly priced but the sandwiches were reasonably priced (yes, I'm accounting for DC prices and inflation). I loved the convenience from my hotel (Courtyard) but even more convenient for Renaissance and Hyatt. read more

Love this place. It's so convenient being literally a few steps from the entrance to my building! The food and delish!! I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've ordered from here! The chicken pesto salad, chicken Parmesan pizza, and mozzarella sticks are my faves!! The white pizza is a close second. The service is always super fast and so friendly! They have seating outside and inside is standing room only. Definitely a small business that I love supporting again and again!! read more

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First choice to replenish after MCM10k!!! We ordered take out and ate in our hotel room. At the time, online menu wasn't up to date. When arrived for pick up, part of order had been cancelled. Was able to order replacement and was ready quickly. Pizza was GOOD and well cooked. Will order from here next year, but will definitely call in my order instead of online order. read more

Just adding more pics to my 5-star review... Metro Italian Sub: Thinly-Sliced Ham, Genoa Salami, Capicola, Mortadella, Provolone, Arugula, Sweet-Hot Peppers, and Vinaigrette | Crispy, toasted roll with all the fixes and meats. Fugetaboutit (pizza): pepperoni and sausage | + green pepper. My go to. Don't forget the extra parm! Chicken potato salad | THE BEST item in the refrigerator case. It's not always available, but when it is...grab 2 (or more!) Hearty chunks of everything. __ IG: @f.hux I #yelp and I know things. Keep reading... https://linktr.ee/f.hux #foodieHUX #yelpelite #yelpeatsdc #yelpdc read more

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Bussin but the 10 inch pizza is more like 8 and they don't let you split pizza toppings which isn't a deal breaker but just a little annoying read more

So glad that this is literally right under my apartment. If you're in Crystal City, this is a great Italian deli. If you're from the tri-state area like me, don't expect NYC style pizza, but rather think of this place as a great dinner fix if you're looking for a sub or a pizza -- it's definitely better than Dominos. Because I'm a resident of Concord Crystal City, it's amazing that they offer 50% off pizza on Monday nights for large pizzas with two toppings. Not sure if this is open to the general public but if it is, you HONESTLY cannot go wrong with a pizza for less than $10! I've tried different combos of two toppings: pepperoni and basil, sausage and mushroom, and meatball and mushroom. I've got to say, to each their own, but their mushroom and meatball pizza was absolutely amazing and memorable!! The other two were okay. Their pizza boxes are also super cute. You can rip off the perforated edges to turn yourself into an astronaut (their motto is "Make Space for Pizza" lol) I know they advertise their chicken sandwich as one of their top menu options. Though I have lived in Crystal City for 6 months, I have yet to try to chicken sandwich on my next dinner run. Their desserts also look pretty banging and if you're a mushroom coffee person like me, they serve Four Sigmatics coffee!! Love supporting local joints like Bozzelli's!! read more

Located off Crystal Drive and next to the Hyatt Regency. There's no indoor seating but on a nice day, they have a couple tables right out front of the store along Crystal Drive. Immediately greeted with a smile and any assistance placing your order. I opted for the Chicken Parm Sandwich and it did not disappoint. The chicken, the breading, and the whole presentation compliments the tastiness, which makes me glad this establishment is right around the corner within a few steps from the office. Highly recommend and will be back to try the many other options. Enjoy! read more

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This is a gemstone that I came across the last time I visited DC. Definitely a place where locals go to grab a quick lunch. You can sit at the couple of tables outside, but the inside is set up for quick grab and go service with a huge selection of sodas, beer and wine. Try the Italian sub for a classic sammie or a hot Philly which looked phenomenal. I tried the banana pudding, and there are plenty of other sides to choose from in the refrigerated case. You will love how this friendly little establishment makes you feel like a local. read more

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If you're in the mood for a different sandwich from what you'd get at Subway or Jimmy John's I'd recommend Bozzelli's. The sandwich that seems like Thanksgiving leftovers is AMAZING. They also have good Reubens. Actually, I've tried most of the sandwiches on the menu and haven't had a bad one. The fries are different as well, but in a good way. read more

I went to Bozzelli's with my father for a lunch outing. I have never been here before but I decided to try something new. The menu is very diverse and has a wide range of salads, wraps, subs, and pizzas. One important thing to mention is that they do not have indoor seating. They have about 20 seats outside but depending on the weather you decide. A majority amount of people ordered for carry out. Me and my dad chose to order in store and wait and it only took about 12 minutes. My dad got a steak and cheese sandwich and I got the Fugetaboutit pizza. The pizza was delicious and my dad said it was a really good cheesesteak sandwich. The cannoli was absolutely amazing. This location is not too far from my job and I do plan to go back there again. read more

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Excellent customer service I have ordered pizza from there but decided to change it up and sample the steak and cheese it was DELICIOUS and the customer service was amazing I recommend this 10 out of 10! Treats you like family read more

The plant based Bizzarro was an exceptional vegan pizza. The crust had a great char, it was loaded with flavor, and it had ample vegan cheese. The 10" made a very robust pushing too large serving for one but it was so good I ate the whole thing. They do not have indoor seating which I missed but even ordering and waiting my food was ready in record time. Thank you to the woman at the counter for the spot on recommendation!! read more

Bozzelli's Italian Deli-Crystal City - 10" Bizzarro - Delis Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place isnt much to look out, its small, dim and crowded with all the items they have. Its Important to note - this place is super small, only outside seating with maybe 12 seats. We were able to get a table but have a backup plan in case you dont All that said - i orded a pesto salad, a pizza and a lemon bar. And the lemon bar and pizza were brought out quickly and was tasty. Competitive pricing and nice sized portions. The pesto salad was okay but odd - the pesto wasnt great as a dressing replacement. If we were staying in the area I would definitely be down for another visit read more

I ordered the gluten free pizza with no cheese to accommodate a gluten and dairy free allergy. The pizza crust was really hard. I've had a fair number of gf pizzas (including in Italy) and this was not great. I also ended us having a reaction so the cross contamination is going to be a problem for those of us who have a serious intolerance. To be fair, they don't state that they have a safe kitchen. I don't recommend for gluten free diners. read more

Great place to grab a bite, only set back is there's not a lot of places to sit and it's outdoors seating. Other than that, the food is delicious with various varieties and tantalizing desserts. The staff was patient while you're making your decision and willing to offer recommendations. read more

I stumbled upon Bozzelli's while I was staying in a nearby hotel for business. It was a Sunday and quite a few businesses seemed closed or closed early so I looked on Yelp. I browsed through the reviews and menu and there I saw it......a Vegan Above and Beyond pizza. That's all it took for me to call and order one for take out. The Vegan Above and Beyond pizza for those that don't know features Beyond meat crumbles and vegan cheese as well as some very tasty veggies all cooked perfectly on a thin or regular crust. I opted for regular crust and it was crispy but not burned. When I placed my take out order the employee let me know the time frame, about 10 minutes for take out. I arrived a bit ahead of time and browsed through the store. It is small but has some indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a very nice selection of craft beer and some wines available. I chose to sample a decent Brut IPA in a bottle while I waited for my pizza to be finished. The indoor seating is small but well decorated and I found my eye wandering here and there to see the art and different beer and wines they have available. I could certainly see myself enjoying a meal inside or outside Bozzelli's. I took my pizza back to my room and dug in. I really enjoyed the flavors but one of the reasons I subtracted a star was when the vegan cheese is warm it sticks to my teeth. I can't stand that. I don't know what brand it is but for me that detracts from the pizza. There are quite a few varieties of vegan cheese being produced now that doesn't stick to ones teeth when hot, perhaps they could explore those options. Overall I enjoyed the experience and would certainly return in the future. read more

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Place was great. Has a lot of great names for pizza, with the taste to match. If your in Arlington. Come visit, Mike the owner is a great guy. Place sells both beer and wines. Seating is limited but most of the locals get pizza to go. Visitors to the city normally dine in. Try to visit on a nice weather day as seating is 100% outdoors. read more

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Great food always ! Best pepperoni pizza in the DMV I would always come back for it ;)

It is impossible to do Bozzelli's pizza any justice with words or pictures. Most brilliant pizza not just near Crystal City, or DC... but anywhere period. My favorite is pep/sausage. Taste is top notch. Unlike many pizza joints, Bozz does not cheat you of the abundance of sauce, cheese and most definitely not the main ingredients. And also as importantly, a 10" full of ingredients pizza for 10 bucks? It's a no brainer. I'm an out of towner. This is number one food target every time I visit. Order with confidence! read more

Bozzelli's Italian Deli-Crystal City - 10" Fugetaboutit!!! - Delis Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great vegan choices! Pizza is good not great. I love that there are a lot of vegan toppings, that's awesome. I would request me sauce next time. The vegan meatball was SPOT ON though! Really enjoyed it. I'm definitely going back! read more

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Really like this spot. As a big fan of pizza, this place did not disappoint. It was so good! My friend got the Caesar's Revolution Pizza and really like it as well. The amount of avocado they put in the salad was very generous. The service is always good. The ambiance is good too. Mainly a grab and go kinda place, but that doesn't stop us from going there. read more

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