The service and ambiance were amazing as well as the garlic bread however the pizza, while rather tasty, was essentially a brick of cheese with some sauce on top. read more

What a delicious pizza. We had the NY style and it was delicious. Their desserts were also fabulous. Try the apple tart! Great service and extremely knowledgeable staff on the various crust styles. read more

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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The food is so good and the meatball sliders are AMAZING. Definitely recommend, if u ever want a real Chicago style deep dish or a good meatball slider or just a regular pizza... GO TO DELLA BARBA PIZZA!!!!! The waitress was so nice and the strawberry cheesecake was epic! The space was so comfy and nice and welcoming to everyone that went in. read more

I think I chipped a tooth eating leftovers from della barba. I went there yesterday for the second time, bringing a friend since my first experience was positive. A few minutes ago after reheating leftovers I heard/felt a crunch when I bit into the pizza. I'm getting dressed now to go out of town when I see one of my front teeth looking slightly chipped and feeling coarse from the touch of my tongue. I cannot see a phone number with which to inform the restaurant. I'm not going to sue or anything but just want them to be aware. read more

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

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10/10 recommend Della Barba Pizza. Here's why: 1) Food: Most pizzerias focus on one style. Not this place. They handcraft pies from New York, Detroit and Chicago. The menu is diverse and gives customers plenty to choose from. The one downside is that the pizza comes in wholes. If they came by the slice, it would be the perfect way to find your pizza style. That said, the Brooklyn Nonna is amazing-perfect ratio of crust, cheese and sauce. It comes in 8 slices and two pies fed four of us. 2) Service: It's friendly, quick and passionate. The owner, working out of a food incubator in Ivy City, is connected to his business and his energy is contagious. Tip: If you pickup your pizza, go down the alley to the left of the Union Kitchen sign on a garage door. Half way down the alley is a door where your pizza will come out of carried by a server. read more

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

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My wife was super-excited to try this pizza while we were at Other Half because it got such good ratings and we fell in love with Detroit-style pizza at Via 313 in Austin. The pizza was pretty yummy and nice because of how close it was to get while we were enjoying great beer at Other Half, but it didn't blow us away. Also (and this probably is more on me than them), it took me a while of wandering around to figure out how to pick up the pizza. We got the Brooklyn meat lovers nonna pizza. After about 10 minutes of randomly walking around, I was able to find a picture of the secret door in the alley and call to have them bring it out. It would have been nice to have a sign or any label with the name of the place, but I think it's a shared kitchen and probably not their fault. I could have looked up how to pick it up before I left too. The pizza itself was good, but somehow not quite what I was looking for. I don't know if I just would have preferred the Detroit-style pizza, if it just gets a ratings bump because people who are getting it are also drinking or what, but it's good, but not "the best" as so many people were saying. Still it's good and I'll probably explore the menu a bit more while we're at Other Half (which will happen again). A few logistical tips (beyond figuring out the magic door in the alley before you pick it up): They won't take orders over the phone, just order online. We ordered at 10" nonna pizza based on what I read thinking it would be more than enough for two, but it was truthfully only barely enough. The good news is that we could get more than one pizza next time, but do order enough food. The pizza can take a while to be ready we ordered at 5:20 on a Saturday and the pizza wasn't ready until 6:30, so just be ready for that. The pizza was still too hot to eat after I got it back to our table, which was awesome in that it was really fresh, but do be careful. 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

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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 read more

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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

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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

Della Barba Pizza - Nonna Pizza with pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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

Della Barba Pizza - Detroit special + Spinach - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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[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

Della Barba Pizza - Detroit Hottie - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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

Della Barba Pizza - Detroit Style, Pepperoni, Meat Friendly - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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

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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

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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

Della Barba Pizza - NY pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let me start by saying I LOVE LOVE LOVE PIZZA...and I am very picky. I love a good NY pie but a good deep dish also captures my heart. So when I get pizza there are 3 things that are a must...good crust, good tomato sauce (or pesto), and toppings. These 3 components are the holy grail to good pizza. There have been about 4 pizza places that have achieved all 3 but sadly 3 of these places are outside the DMV in other states. Sadly DC has some ok - to pretty good pizza spots, but not excellent. Ladies and Gents I found my 1st excellent pizza in DC...and I want to shout it from roof tops! Yesterday I took a chance and tried this gem of a place....oh mama!! I ordered a NY style pizza and a Deep Dish....both were excellent, like seriously slap yo mama kind of excellent. The crust, the tomato sauce, and toppings...ohhh my!!! The tomato sauce wasn't overly acidic especially on the deep dish and the crust on the NY pizza was yummy...I was dipping the NY crust into the deep dish tomato sauce. I will definitely be back and the next on my list is the Detroit style pizza!! read more

WHY ARE YOU READING WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK STILL? Serious the best pizza I've ever had. Try them all they are the best. Order the pizza already, quit reading. Yeah it is more $ than some others, but it is actually the size of a pizza. Quit reading, order the pizza, become a believer. read more

Pizza is great -- the BEST. Love that they nail multiple styles, and their Nonna is the best pizza I've ever had. However, they are too busy. I ordered at 4:15 pm on a Thursday -- right when they opened and didn't get my pizza until 6:30. Unacceptable. Every other business in DC has managed to get delivery right during the pandemic. I won't be ordering from Della Barba again, except to get takeout to take to Other Half. :) read more

I am always very skeptical when a place says they do Chicago deep dish pizza, but I have to say if im not in Chicago and im really craving one, this is about as authentic of a place I have been able to find thus far. The sauce is great and the crust is perfectly done. It's in Ivy City, but they dont really have a storefront. When you order they tell you they can deliver or they can bring it out to your car when you come by. For two people the medium was a decent size and I had about two slices left over. Otherwise, I would get the next size up. So grab some pizza on your way over to Other Half Brewery. read more

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

Della Barba Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've spent most of my life in NY and more recently Connecticut and am used to outstanding pizza. Since relocating here a few months ago I haven't been too impressed with the pizza offerings. It's just so-so for the most part. Well, last week my wife and I decided to give Della Barba a shot. It came to our attention via a postcard ad that we found in our mail a few weeks ago. So one afternoon I ordered a Chicago (with sausage) and a medium New York pizza (with pepperoni) for pickup later on. It's a bit of an odd setup picking up since there is no store or store front. I read up on Union Kitchen so I understood what the place was all about. Della Barba recently opened an additional day during the week so I hope that means they're doing well, and hopefully they'll get a conventional place soon, although Union Kitchen is very convenient for me since it's only a 7 minute drive. I got the pizza home and we couldn't wait to try it. Went with the Chicago first. Initially I thought the amount of sausage was disappointing, but after a few bites I realized that the entire bottom (inside the crust) is lined with sausage. I've never seen so much sausage on a pizza, and an amazing pizza it was. Didn't want to have more than one piece - it was extremely filling and extremely delicious. Of course, I had to leave some room to try the New York, which was great in its own right. Topped with tons of pepperoni, somewhat crisp crust on the bottom, nice and soft/chewy around the sides with those big air bubbles I love and have been missing! It was just like, well, a pizza from a typical New York pizzeria. If I had closed my eyes I would have found myself back in the Bronx. Finally, I have a go-to place for real pizza. It's a bit on the expensive side compared to what I am used to (where you can find a good pizza anywhere) but I consider it well worth it since no place around here comes close to what I consider "real pizza". Congratulations Della Barba. You win the prize! If you open up more locations you'll capture the nation's capital without firing a shot! read more

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

Della Barba Pizza - Chicago Style with Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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First time trying Detroit style pizza with pepperoni and had no expectations, and it was so delicious! Soft chewy dough, light sauce, and the burnt cheese had such great textures and flavors. I'm a fan and I will be a regular. Some tips: - ABSOLUTELY AVOID CALLING TO MAKE AN ORDER OR AVOID MAKING AN ORDER IN-PERSON. The lady who picked up the phone was completely clueless when we said we were outside and wanted to make an order. She literally told us the address and when we showed up, she sounded so confused and she could make the order over the phone or that we could do it online. I also asked if they sell by the slice and she was so confused what I meant by "a slice..." (SMH) She had no clue, and for the record, they do not sell by the slice but it was worth asking. Anyway, we thought it was a brick and mortar place that we could pop in, make an order, sit in our cars and wait but no... the ordering process was a hot mess. - ORDER AHEAD OF TIME. I don't know how a pizza place can be completely sold out of New York small pies at 6pm on a Saturday night? We wanted to try their small pies but smalls and mediums were all sold out. I guess this stuff is in hot demand, so order for pick up or delivery ahead of time to avoid getting hangry like me. - ORDER ONLINE!!! Do not bother calling. The easiest transaction is to avoid their staff handling the phone at all cost and enjoy your pizza without getting frustrated. read more

I'm not a Yelper but I do love pizza. After numerous pilgrimages to NYC for all the greats - John's, Di Fara, Lucali, Totono's, Spumoni Gardens and on and on, I'd lost hope long ago on ever attaining a pie of anything remotely resembling our neighbors to then north here in D.C. And then I found Della Barba. The only problem is that right after I found it, I sat in an open air drug market for 25 minutes after my "pick up time." After calling about ten times and finally getting through someone answered and brought out the pies, now slightly cooled. I was still absolutely stunned by the quality of the Sicilian and Classic plain pie but as my friend and I sped off out of the alleyway...slices in hand, I knew a little extra could be added to the operations side to make this a perfect experience. Namely, just tell me to call when I get there. Spell it out, make it easy. Again, the pie is beautiful and I'm soo happy there's someone in this town (I know there are a few but not many) who cares about real pizza. Just iron out these operational kinks and you've got yourself a 10/10. Then again, I've had some bizarrely bad access experiences at Di Fara so maybe the greats are all a little off the mark :) Thanks, Della Barba; I'm glad you're here. read more

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

Della Barba Pizza - Detroit pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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

Della Barba Pizza - This is what a $40 pizza looks like! - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Omg...this place...this pizza...truly a godsend. It's been a rough week of quarantine and isolation...Friday nights used to be a highlight for me, but not so much anymore. When I tell you I have no idea how I stumbled upon y'all in my Yelp feed, but it was exactly what I needed? Native New Yorker here, from the city, so legit...I KNOW good pizza and this was it. Fast service, incredible customer service by Stephanie(hope that's your name), and free delivery. Who could beat it? You've got a returning customer for sure! Keep up the great work. You literally made my night. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I read many positive reviews prior to trying the pizza. First, let me say that Joey (the owner) was super cool and I wish him the best! However, I didn't care for the pizza. I ordered the Chicago deep dish pizza with sausage. The sauce was very bland. It tasted like it came straight out of the can. The cheese used in the pizza also didn't melt well. I picked up the pizza so we did reheat it a bit in the oven at home. The cheese melted somewhat, but it was like a semi melted block of cheese in the middle of the pie. On the other hand, the crust was good as well as the sausage (made in house). I paid nearly $40 for the pizza. Not worth it! If they create a better sauce and use cheese of a better quality, I would consider giving it another chance. But for now...no thanks! read more

My husband I have order here every Friday night! I wish I had taken a photo for this review but we honestly devour the food so quickly I forget to snap. Try the Nonna - our personal fave with the crispy edges! Or the Detroit is another favorite and something we had never tried before Della Barba. The New York is a classic and so so good. Best pizza spot in DC (and possibly the best we have EVER had!!). They also do curbside pickup which is so easy! Can't wait until Friday! read more

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

Della Barba Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I almost didn't leave a review because I wanted to be one of the cool kids who knew the best secret pizza place in town. But this spot is a national treasure for Detroit style pizza enthusiasts and deserves to be recognized. The bread is light and fluffy. The cheese is exquisite and delicately crusted. The pepperoni dances boldly across the surface beneath a decedent blanket of ricotta. I wish everyone in Washington approached their craft with the same poetry and sense of purpose as these pizza chefs. You are doing god's work. 5 stars. There are practically no muggings while you wait for it outside. read more

OK - this is hands down the best New York pizza in DC. Yes - I've said it. Wiseguys, We The Pizza, etc can literally pack it up and go home. As someone who spent college and years after in NYC - I've enjoyed a few slices and have a pretty good set of places to compare Della Barba to. This place nails the crust - texture (it has the right amount of chewiness and rip/tear - not spongey!), it has the right thickness (not too thick, not thin), and its cooked with just the right amount of char. Next up - the sauce is boss (real tomato sauce, very flavorful...enough said). The final MVP - toppings. These guys do not f#!k around. High quality pepperoni that curls under heat. Home made meatballs. Fresh veggies like peppers, mushies, onion. Would recommend the roasted garlic. The only downsides: they're only open Wed-Sun, no late night, no sit-in option for when you're buzzed and need the TLC of a slice. read more

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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Della Barba Pizza was very good. I loved the experience. My friend ordered Chicago Pie, that I tried and also liked. It was very flavorsome. Service was great and everyone working here was very nice and hospitable. I just wish I lived closer so I could be a regular at Della Barba Pizza. read more

One of the best pizzas in NE. As a NY'er l, I've been looking for a place that actually sells NY style in DC for quite some time. This place does not disappoint. I got the 20" NY style and it was huge and delicious. Pick up was convenient, they offer to bring it out to you since parking can be hard to find. Will be trying their other pies soon! read more

Della Barba Pizza - 2nd visit Nonna pie -light and delicious - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia