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Last Saturday my fiancé and I decided to take an adventure to Ivy City to try Other Half and this pizza place that makes both Chicago and Detroit Styles (as well as New York). We decided so we wouldn't have to wait around to order the pizza to the brewery as we tried their draft menu and two cans. While DC has many great options for beer and pizza, we tried probably our two new top favorites that day in both departments. Even the staff at Other Half told us we would love their pizza and when I called to be sure our order was coming (it was just a reasonable 10 minute delay or so), our delivery guy Joseph asked what table we were at and delivered it right there. So we wouldn't over order we got a Chicago Mini - Spinach & Ricotta, Detroit Mini - Hottie, and a Simple Garden Salad. The price seemed very reasonable for the minis and we even had the salad and two slices of Detroit left to take home. The Chicago style reminded us of Giordano's but probably even better. The Detroit was the best version of it we have had but was extremely spicy, but the beer made it more fun! The salad was very delicious too. We look forward to ordering it again next time we are in the neighborhood, probably as we simultaneously try more beers at Other Half.
DC's best kept secret for pizza. Amazing NYC style, Chicago style, Detroit style pizza and more. Della Barba does it all! Before you go off googling the address, they only take phone calls. If you're in proximity, you will be lucky enough to have these masterpiece of pizzas delivered to you. If you order for pick-up, you'd have to swing by Union Kitchen where these beautiful pies are made. Our favorite has to be the Chicago style, solely because there are barely any other restaurants in the area who can do it just as good as how they do it in Chicago. Huge, meaty, and cheesy!!! If you love pizza, not mediocre pizza, not fake pizza, but love REAL pizza then you must try Della Barba ASAP.
THIS!! When I tell you that this joint is like that...it's LIKE THAT!! It's the best, and most expensive, Chicago Deep Dish pizza I've ever had...and I've had authentic Chicago deep dish in Chicago. You can taste the freshness in the sauce and its not overbearing. The veggies on top...just an aesthetic display of what is under that sauce. The cheese on the bottom...not too gooey nor too firm. Two slices of this fork pie...you're done. It was good the next day via heating it up in the stove and surprisingly the microwave (it retained its consistency). This joint hit my pocket though...with all the toppings and tax, the damage for a large Chicago pie is going to be about $50 !! But...if you decide to get a specialty Chicago pie, knock $10 off ( and you WILL have leftovers). Now they do have a personal Chicago Deep Dish for $12...so if the large price deters you, try the personal joint. In the end, it was worth it...fresh ingredients, excellent customer service, I crushed the crust, and had leftovers...I WILL BE BACK!! @dellabarbapizza 1369 N.Y. Ave N.E.. Washington D.C. 20002 If you don't eat the crust on a pizza...you will with this one!! It's a Detroit style pizza with Brick Wisconsin cheese bake on the crust!! Geesh, this joint was awesome, although it was a tad bit pricey ($26 for a large pie with additional toppings at $3 each), it was worth it. They have house made tomato sauce, meatballs and sausage, alongside of a slew of other toppings that include habanero, fresh mozzarella, broccoli, and savory pepperoni!! I needed some more of the fresh sauce on the veggie side of the pizza, and I'm sure they would oblige the next time I order it...yes there will be a next time!! Parking is suspect, via it being a few businesses in the area. The owner Joey, personally delivered the pie via curbside service (due to the pandemic), and had a truly REAL and friendly disposition. Excellent pizza , Great service!! @dellabarbapizza 1369 New York ave., Washington D.C. 20002 **This establishment is Covid Compliant
Absolutely out of this world amazing Chicago pizza. Better than any pizza I have ever had in Chicago! The sausage/spinach deep dish was amazing, definitely going to go back for more
Whenever I'm craving pizza in DC, my go-to is Della Barba. I've tried three styles of pizza here: the Detroit, Sicilian, and Deep Dish Chicago. Before ordering the Detroit style from Della Barba, I'd never tried this kind of pizza before. It's like a giant cheez-it with the cheese melted on top to give the pizza a crunchy crust! The sauce, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, and roasted garlic just put it over the top. I grew up near Chicago and I never thought I'd be able to find a deep dish pizza that could compete with those in the city until I found Della Barba. While some may think this pizza initially seems a bit expensive, you should know that this pizza is massive! It can easily feed a family of four dinner and lunch the next day. The amount of cheese and filling in each piece is astonishing. I also have to give a special mention to their meatballs. They make them in house and you can definitely tell that they're of superior quality. Delivery is also fast and easy! Even if the pizza isn't steaming hot when it arrives, it doesn't lose any quality by heating it up for a bit in the oven. Whenever a friend asks me for a local pizza place, Della Barba is always my first mention.
I'm starting off with only three stars because I'm from Detroit, and I'm a diehard Buddy's fan. Therefore I cannot vouch for their Detroit style pizza. The sauce is the last item that goes on top, period. It was decent pizza, but would dare to claim it as Detroit style (yes, I have tried other Detroit styles that are closer) I also tried the Nona "pizza". I'm only putting pizza in quotes because I've never has Nona pizza and didn't know that to expect. It was quiet delicious, but I dare to call it pizza. It was very taste focaccia-ish bread with fresh moz, tomatoes and lots of garlic flavor. Since they don't have a brick a mortar shop, it had it delivered, and it arrived hot and fresh. I will definitely try this place again, since I've lived in both Chicago and New York for many years. Can't wait to compare
Wow wow wow! All the good things you're reading about this place are no joke. We went with the Detroit special with pepperoni, roast garlic and ricotta and added spinach. If you're not familiar with Detroit style (I can't believe I wasn't!) it's baked I'm a rectangular blue steel Pam so the cheese caramelizes on the crust. It's both crunchy and cheesy and parts of it taste like Cheese Itz. It's a really unique style and I have no words for how delicious it is. At first glance, the pizza seems pretty expensive for the size ($28 + any extra toppings + tip + tax) but it's THICK. Hubby and I are both big eaters and we could only polish off two slices each, so we'll have a whole second meal of this! They're offering free delivery right now, so I called and ordered directly from the restaurant. You can place an order to be delivered later, which is what we did. Ours was a little cold when it arrived, but if you slide it on a baking sheet it and pop it in the oven for 5 minutes while you're making a side salad and pouring your beers, I promise it's no worse for the wear.
[Coronavirus Review] So here's an interesting business. They've been running for some time as only takeout and delivery out of Union Kitchen in Ivy City. There's not even a storefront or anything, nor is there online ordering. You call, you literally wait in front of the alley next to the building, and you pick up your pizza (if you're doing takeout). And yes, it's the sort of alley that makes one a tad nervous. Pre-coronavirus, I found this confusing and annoying, and thus I hadn't gotten around to trying this place. But right now we're operating under severe restrictions, which have caused most DC restaurants to shut down or radically change their business model. Except this one. They're pretty much still trucking along; just that now the person bringing out the pizza is wearing gloves and a mask. My understanding is that this place was supposed to move to its own restaurant space on Capitol Hill in the near future, but for right now, they've got the perfect setup. So how's the pizza? They offer a variety of specialized regional pizzas, which makes me a bit of a skeptic; usually specializing in one thing is the way to go. But I had to try their Detroit style and compare it with the other places forwarding this local trend. It's pretty amazing. I ordered a Detroit hottie, and received an extra call to warn me that they were running low on hot peppers and weren't sure if they'd quite have enough, and I said go ahead and make it anyway. If you look at the picture, you'll see that the pizza I received had quite a lot of hot peppers, which tasted like they were added fresh after baking, and were quite powerful. The pizza as a whole was distinctive, with a chewy crust and a ridge of browned cheese running around the side. This was indulgent. I think it beat out the other Detroit style places I've tried here, both of which were plenty good. I also ordered a New York style pizza for variety, getting the pomodoro, a tomato pie with very light cheese to counter my heavier pizza. I wish I hadn't gotten the large, as it was a legit NY large in a box that couldn't possibly fit into a refrigerator. It wasn't as distinctive or anything, but I liked the sauce. One or both pizzas were definitely a bit high on salt; wish they'd dial back a bit. Besides being a takeout only place in a "food incubator", their other limitation is that they only do straight-up gluten and dairy pizza, so people with special dietary needs will want to look elsewhere (and there are a fair amount of gluten-free and vegan pizza options in DC that you can try instead). I wasn't sure that the pizza would be good enough for the price, but I'll get several meals out of it, and those meals will be a great way to spend a quarantine.
First meal we had in D.C. on vacation. After a long drive, it hit the spot! The Detroit Style was new to me. I love Chicago style so this was a good change from the normal New York style we usually eat. It was kind of like a thick, crunchy bread stick covered in cheese and topping. Great flavor all around (for all kinds). Definitely a good choice and I'll gladly get it again next time we're in D.C.
This was my first time getting pizza here after trying once and not realizing where it was located. I live in Falls Church about 30 minutes away. I forgot to bring our pizza bag to keep warm, but pizza is usually good atvany temp. Was scheduled to pick it up at 2:21. Got there about 10 minutes ahead of pick up time. The ingredients were individually of great quality. The amount of toppings was good for the price for meats. $3 for the jalapeños is about double what you recieve. We called and pizzas came out exactly at the promised time. When handed the pizza I felt it was odd that the pizza box was not hot. I should have checked better. While I imagine hot, these pizzas are good, I cant justify $80 for two pizzas. There wasn't much of a chance I was going to be a regular due to the distance and price, I was really hoping this would have been good enough to be an occasional treat.
Pizza was sooooooo delicious!! I really loved the sauce and crust, especially all the cheesy bits on the edges. This is my 2nd time having Detroit pizza so I'm not an expert on this type of pizza but I loved it. There was a bit of confusion with the guy who answered the phone (maybe he was new?). We asked for the pepperoni ricotta Detroit pizza which was listed on the specials page of the website and at first he didn't get what we were asking for. Also, he told us the price would be $38, not $28 as listed on the site. So there might be a delivery fee but it's unclear. The delivery driver has a card reader so you pay with credit card which is super convenient. Definitely ordering again!
2 months ago
The deep dish was incredible. Perfect amount of sauce; it was so flavorful, and the crust was so perfect. I'm not from Chicago or anything, but I really liked it. I AM, however, from NJ. The NY slice was not thin whatsoever. It bordered on being a large Neapolitan slice. Again, great taste (I got the veggie slice, veggies cooked to perfection), but still very much thick and doughy. I couldn't finish the crust on that. I absolutely loved the vanilla ice cream with the fennel seed dust on top. I look forward to trying the affogato. The service was very slow. We were there for 2 hours and the food didn't take that long to cook, it just took a while to get our drinks, plates, place our order, etc. Everyone was very nice and it was fun to see the owner there. I will definitely go back - esp considering how fairly priced it was. read more
1 year ago
Sooo I decided to check out this place based off a review that I saw on Kanesha's TikTok and I am glad that I did! I placed an order via UberEats because I was stuck in the house doing homework. Anyway, I ordered the Nonna Special and a strawberry cheesecake for dessert because why not?! The pizza, man the pizza -- it was so delicious! The crust was fluffy and not dry (something that's a bit too common). The menu had a lot of good options for your pizza and I liked that you had the ability to customize to your liking. The cheesecake was ok but I will say the presentation was so cute! I cant wait to order again. I definitely recommend checking out this spot if you haven't done so already! read more
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Last Saturday my fiancé and I decided to take an adventure to Ivy City to try Other Half and this pizza place that makes both Chicago and Detroit Styles (as well as New York). We decided so we wouldn't have to wait around to order the pizza to the brewery as we tried their draft menu and two cans. While DC has many great options for beer and pizza, we tried probably our two new top favorites that day in both departments. Even the staff at Other Half told us we would love their pizza and when I called to be sure our order was coming (it was just a reasonable 10 minute delay or so), our delivery guy Joseph asked what table we were at and delivered it right there. So we wouldn't over order we got a Chicago Mini - Spinach & Ricotta, Detroit Mini - Hottie, and a Simple Garden Salad. The price seemed very reasonable for the minis and we even had the salad and two slices of Detroit left to take home. The Chicago style reminded us of Giordano's but probably even better. The Detroit was the best version of it we have had but was extremely spicy, but the beer made it more fun! The salad was very delicious too. We look forward to ordering it again next time we are in the neighborhood, probably as we simultaneously try more beers at Other Half. read more
1 year ago
DC's best kept secret for pizza. Amazing NYC style, Chicago style, Detroit style pizza and more. Della Barba does it all! Before you go off googling the address, they only take phone calls. If you're in proximity, you will be lucky enough to have these masterpiece of pizzas delivered to you. If you order for pick-up, you'd have to swing by Union Kitchen where these beautiful pies are made. Our favorite has to be the Chicago style, solely because there are barely any other restaurants in the area who can do it just as good as how they do it in Chicago. Huge, meaty, and cheesy!!! If you love pizza, not mediocre pizza, not fake pizza, but love REAL pizza then you must try Della Barba ASAP. read more
THIS!! When I tell you that this joint is like that...it's LIKE THAT!! It's the best, and most expensive, Chicago Deep Dish pizza I've ever had...and I've had authentic Chicago deep dish in Chicago. You can taste the freshness in the sauce and its not overbearing. The veggies on top...just an aesthetic display of what is under that sauce. The cheese on the bottom...not too gooey nor too firm. Two slices of this fork pie...you're done. It was good the next day via heating it up in the stove and surprisingly the microwave (it retained its consistency). This joint hit my pocket though...with all the toppings and tax, the damage for a large Chicago pie is going to be about $50 !! But...if you decide to get a specialty Chicago pie, knock $10 off ( and you WILL have leftovers). Now they do have a personal Chicago Deep Dish for $12...so if the large price deters you, try the personal joint. In the end, it was worth it...fresh ingredients, excellent customer service, I crushed the crust, and had leftovers...I WILL BE BACK!! @dellabarbapizza 1369 N.Y. Ave N.E.. Washington D.C. 20002 If you don't eat the crust on a pizza...you will with this one!! It's a Detroit style pizza with Brick Wisconsin cheese bake on the crust!! Geesh, this joint was awesome, although it was a tad bit pricey ($26 for a large pie with additional toppings at $3 each), it was worth it. They have house made tomato sauce, meatballs and sausage, alongside of a slew of other toppings that include habanero, fresh mozzarella, broccoli, and savory pepperoni!! I needed some more of the fresh sauce on the veggie side of the pizza, and I'm sure they would oblige the next time I order it...yes there will be a next time!! Parking is suspect, via it being a few businesses in the area. The owner Joey, personally delivered the pie via curbside service (due to the pandemic), and had a truly REAL and friendly disposition. Excellent pizza , Great service!! @dellabarbapizza 1369 New York ave., Washington D.C. 20002 **This establishment is Covid Compliant read more
6 years ago
Whenever I'm craving pizza in DC, my go-to is Della Barba. I've tried three styles of pizza here: the Detroit, Sicilian, and Deep Dish Chicago. Before ordering the Detroit style from Della Barba, I'd never tried this kind of pizza before. It's like a giant cheez-it with the cheese melted on top to give the pizza a crunchy crust! The sauce, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, and roasted garlic just put it over the top. I grew up near Chicago and I never thought I'd be able to find a deep dish pizza that could compete with those in the city until I found Della Barba. While some may think this pizza initially seems a bit expensive, you should know that this pizza is massive! It can easily feed a family of four dinner and lunch the next day. The amount of cheese and filling in each piece is astonishing. I also have to give a special mention to their meatballs. They make them in house and you can definitely tell that they're of superior quality. Delivery is also fast and easy! Even if the pizza isn't steaming hot when it arrives, it doesn't lose any quality by heating it up for a bit in the oven. Whenever a friend asks me for a local pizza place, Della Barba is always my first mention. read more
I'm starting off with only three stars because I'm from Detroit, and I'm a diehard Buddy's fan. Therefore I cannot vouch for their Detroit style pizza. The sauce is the last item that goes on top, period. It was decent pizza, but would dare to claim it as Detroit style (yes, I have tried other Detroit styles that are closer) I also tried the Nona "pizza". I'm only putting pizza in quotes because I've never has Nona pizza and didn't know that to expect. It was quiet delicious, but I dare to call it pizza. It was very taste focaccia-ish bread with fresh moz, tomatoes and lots of garlic flavor. Since they don't have a brick a mortar shop, it had it delivered, and it arrived hot and fresh. I will definitely try this place again, since I've lived in both Chicago and New York for many years. Can't wait to compare read more
6 years ago
Wow wow wow! All the good things you're reading about this place are no joke. We went with the Detroit special with pepperoni, roast garlic and ricotta and added spinach. If you're not familiar with Detroit style (I can't believe I wasn't!) it's baked I'm a rectangular blue steel Pam so the cheese caramelizes on the crust. It's both crunchy and cheesy and parts of it taste like Cheese Itz. It's a really unique style and I have no words for how delicious it is. At first glance, the pizza seems pretty expensive for the size ($28 + any extra toppings + tip + tax) but it's THICK. Hubby and I are both big eaters and we could only polish off two slices each, so we'll have a whole second meal of this! They're offering free delivery right now, so I called and ordered directly from the restaurant. You can place an order to be delivered later, which is what we did. Ours was a little cold when it arrived, but if you slide it on a baking sheet it and pop it in the oven for 5 minutes while you're making a side salad and pouring your beers, I promise it's no worse for the wear. read more
[Coronavirus Review] So here's an interesting business. They've been running for some time as only takeout and delivery out of Union Kitchen in Ivy City. There's not even a storefront or anything, nor is there online ordering. You call, you literally wait in front of the alley next to the building, and you pick up your pizza (if you're doing takeout). And yes, it's the sort of alley that makes one a tad nervous. Pre-coronavirus, I found this confusing and annoying, and thus I hadn't gotten around to trying this place. But right now we're operating under severe restrictions, which have caused most DC restaurants to shut down or radically change their business model. Except this one. They're pretty much still trucking along; just that now the person bringing out the pizza is wearing gloves and a mask. My understanding is that this place was supposed to move to its own restaurant space on Capitol Hill in the near future, but for right now, they've got the perfect setup. So how's the pizza? They offer a variety of specialized regional pizzas, which makes me a bit of a skeptic; usually specializing in one thing is the way to go. But I had to try their Detroit style and compare it with the other places forwarding this local trend. It's pretty amazing. I ordered a Detroit hottie, and received an extra call to warn me that they were running low on hot peppers and weren't sure if they'd quite have enough, and I said go ahead and make it anyway. If you look at the picture, you'll see that the pizza I received had quite a lot of hot peppers, which tasted like they were added fresh after baking, and were quite powerful. The pizza as a whole was distinctive, with a chewy crust and a ridge of browned cheese running around the side. This was indulgent. I think it beat out the other Detroit style places I've tried here, both of which were plenty good. I also ordered a New York style pizza for variety, getting the pomodoro, a tomato pie with very light cheese to counter my heavier pizza. I wish I hadn't gotten the large, as it was a legit NY large in a box that couldn't possibly fit into a refrigerator. It wasn't as distinctive or anything, but I liked the sauce. One or both pizzas were definitely a bit high on salt; wish they'd dial back a bit. Besides being a takeout only place in a "food incubator", their other limitation is that they only do straight-up gluten and dairy pizza, so people with special dietary needs will want to look elsewhere (and there are a fair amount of gluten-free and vegan pizza options in DC that you can try instead). I wasn't sure that the pizza would be good enough for the price, but I'll get several meals out of it, and those meals will be a great way to spend a quarantine. read more
6 years ago
First meal we had in D.C. on vacation. After a long drive, it hit the spot! The Detroit Style was new to me. I love Chicago style so this was a good change from the normal New York style we usually eat. It was kind of like a thick, crunchy bread stick covered in cheese and topping. Great flavor all around (for all kinds). Definitely a good choice and I'll gladly get it again next time we're in D.C. read more
6 years ago
This was my first time getting pizza here after trying once and not realizing where it was located. I live in Falls Church about 30 minutes away. I forgot to bring our pizza bag to keep warm, but pizza is usually good atvany temp. Was scheduled to pick it up at 2:21. Got there about 10 minutes ahead of pick up time. The ingredients were individually of great quality. The amount of toppings was good for the price for meats. $3 for the jalapeños is about double what you recieve. We called and pizzas came out exactly at the promised time. When handed the pizza I felt it was odd that the pizza box was not hot. I should have checked better. While I imagine hot, these pizzas are good, I cant justify $80 for two pizzas. There wasn't much of a chance I was going to be a regular due to the distance and price, I was really hoping this would have been good enough to be an occasional treat. read more
Pizza was sooooooo delicious!! I really loved the sauce and crust, especially all the cheesy bits on the edges. This is my 2nd time having Detroit pizza so I'm not an expert on this type of pizza but I loved it. There was a bit of confusion with the guy who answered the phone (maybe he was new?). We asked for the pepperoni ricotta Detroit pizza which was listed on the specials page of the website and at first he didn't get what we were asking for. Also, he told us the price would be $38, not $28 as listed on the site. So there might be a delivery fee but it's unclear. The delivery driver has a card reader so you pay with credit card which is super convenient. Definitely ordering again! read more
6 years ago
This pizza is glorious. The NY style with pepperoni is a thing of beauty. I knew it would be the real deal when Joey told me on the phone he pre-ferments the dough: it is flavorful and a perfect texture (though I wouldn't mind slightly more char on the bottom of the pie). Perfect ratio of cheese and sauce. Can't wait to try the square pie. read more
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Best customer service I've experienced in years in dc. The gentleman who answered the phone for my pickup seemed genuinely happy to interact with me and was lovely and conversational. I told my husband the food better be good because we're going back for the customer service! Luckily the food was also very good! Got a big Chicago deep dish style pizza, it was perfection. The sauce is amazing. The ingredients are delicious. This is food genuinely made with love and it shows. My husband is very picky and he is a fan. I think we just found our new Friday night pickup tradition. read more
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Sooooooo good! Chicago style. I loved the order ahead option. Pull up outside, give them a call, and they bring it out. Well done! We loved it. read more
6 years ago
Della Barba is amazing. They are pizza artists as far as I'm concerned. Love their concept and there is now authentic Chicago deep dish pizza in DC thanks to DB. Have tried their Detroit, Nonna, and of course the deep dish. I had never tried a Detroit style pizza until I ordered one from DB and it might be the best pizza experience I've ever had. The flavor is so unique and delicious. I wasn't thrilled with the Nonna. Not because of the taste, but I expected it to be thicker and more robust. It just didn't seem worth it for the price point. Regardless, I am a devoted DB customer from here on out. Can't wait to try the other styles! read more
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My Detroit-metro native husband approves! Very good ESPECIALLY the cheesy crust. . The only reason for 4 stars was it could have been hotter, but we somehow resisted the urge to eat more and reheat in the oven at home. read more
7 years ago
Have not yet tried the pizza yet, but trust me - never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever do an order for pick up. Just get delivery because you DO NOT want to hang outside this place at night while someone brings you a pizza. This is not a brick and mortar store you go in. You literally call them and then wait outside a sketchy alley until someone comes outside a door with the pizza. Again, never do pick-up! Here is a picture of my pizza and it was $40. FORTY DOLLARS! read more
6 years ago
One word. Average. Yes we are so longing for Mid-West style pizza in the DC area, but aside from the sauce that has a zing of tanginess that is about all Della Barba can deliver especially at this high price point. I have had their NYC style and Detroit pies and I am not a fan. Good attempt though. read more
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We moved here a year and a half ago and had better pizza in Florida than the DMV area. BUT we had heard great things about Della Barba and got the Nonna and New York style tonight. Both are amazing, this pizza is incredible! Best pizza we've had in the area (and we have tried a lot!) we will be back soon! We definitely ate a slice in the car before we went home! read more
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1369 New York Ave NE
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Is this place still open?
They just reopened at their new location on East Capitol St
Is this place still doing delivery? Called twice, on two different days during their alleged open hours and keep getting voicemail. Messages on FB left unanswered.
Hey they are! I just called, and they answered on the 7th try lol I think they're just super busy! 😊
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