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Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw

4.1 (354 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Seoul Mate
Sam O.

Best Detroit pizza in dc!!! I've had the VIP and Seoul Mate and WOW!!! Some insane slices from this joint. These two both come on a sesame seed crust that left me speechless. The Seoul Mate is a seasonal special and might be my favorite pizza of all time!!! Topped with Cleveland kitchen kimchi, house made sausage, and daeji bacon this creative fusion packed combo is then finished with a drizzle of Korean bbq and a sprinkle of cilantro. Pure heaven. This is my death row pizza. The VIP comes with red sauce, vodka sauce, and their parsley pesto. Finished with Ezzo pepperoni and Calabrian chilis on that sesame crust? FIRE! Pairs well with your fave glass of red too ;) LOVE YOU EMMY

Bulgogi Fries
Dave W.

I have lived in Detroit for more than 30 years and never heard the phrase "Detroit style pizza" until a few years ago, so it always makes me snicker when I hear about a Detroit pizza place in another city. This place was very quiet at 2:00 on a Saturday, so we basically had it all to ourselves. We started with the bulgogi fries, which were fantastic! The Good Pauline pizza was excellent. The VIP was good too, although it was spicier than we expected.

Classic ( it is cold) my to go order
Mai S.

Whenever I try pizza I try to stick with the basics. This was a very hard decision here because they had so many good choices. We went for the original cheese and the cheese sticks. Ive had other Detroit pizzas before but this is top tier. The flavor of the dough is delicious. You can tell they fermented it over several days. The dough is thick and puffy with crispy edges. My #1 Detroit pizza pick. The service was great and quick. The restaurant is nice and spacious. This is my second time dining. Ive tried the Alexandria location as well.

Jumbo Wings
Anne-Olive N.

Came here for a little snack before a night out on a the town and after a concert at 9:30 Club. Restaurant was pretty empty so we were able to walk in. My group of three ordered the small size vodka pizza and jumbo wings (which aren't so jumbo). I would definitely come back and get the pizza but the wings were nothing special (kinda dry). Service was enough and pretty spacious restaurant. Would come back for take out!

MVP
Alexis H.

BABY !!! This place was delicious! It was worth the stain on my white shirt lol. The MVP was off the chain. The detroit style pizza will get you full QUICK! When I saw the prices I clutched my pearls initially. BUT THIS IS GREAT QUALITY PIZZA. I'll pay for it again and again!

Colony Pizza
Leroy R.

Wow. First time trying this spot. Zia fries - so cheesy! The bacon was a nice touch. The bacon was thick dices too. Not too seasoned, but not bad! Colony pizza - spicy! pepperoni, jalapeño and honey. Nice crispy crust. Cheesy, and good. Service was good. Was able to walk in on a weekday and get a table for 1 easily. They also have bar seating, I believe. Coconut cocktail - very good! If you like coconut, this is for you. I enjoyed it very much. Everything is shareable, so I HIGHLY recommend suggest coming with a friend or two to cut cost, but for a solo outing, I enjoyed it and had more than enough for leftover lunch the next day

Margherita Pizza
Sonya H.

Lovely, vibey spot for some great, hearty Detroit-style pizza and a fun, lively dining experience! I dropped by Emmy Squared for a late Sunday lunch with a friend, and the place was relatively empty (which makes sense for ~3 PM on a Sunday). We were immediately seated in a cute little booth by the window, which was a great place to soak in a bit of Vitamin D and enjoy people watching along Florida Ave. My friend and I split the classic margherita pizza, which was delightful. I'm typically not the world's biggest pizza fan -- much less Detroit-style pizza -- but this was really well done. The dough was robust but a little springy, almost like focaccia, and there was a generous helping of gooey melted cheese and tomato sauce on every slice. The sauce was the perfect balance of savory, tart, and very slightly sweet, the cheese was nicely broiled, and I love that they added a piece of basil to every piece to give it a small bit of freshness. One pizza was the perfect amount of food for the two of us, and it was super reasonably priced -- it's rare to get a good meal in DC for less than $15 per person. If you come with a group of three, I also think that splitting one pizza and one salad would go well too. There are plenty of vegetarian options, and they also have a phenomenal gluten-free crust, so there's definitely something for everyone here. Overall, great experience and super tasty meal! Can't wait to come back and try more of their 'zas.

Caesar Salad
Brandi B.

This was my second time to this location and it did not disappoint. I went around 9pm after a concert at Howard Theater. We were promptly seated and our orders were taken. The Caesar salad was delicious. It was fresh and crunchy. The colony pizza was fresh and delicious as well. The honey adds a sweet touch and compliments the pickled jalapeños really well. I knocked a star off because no one came to check on us once our food arrived. We needed napkins and had to go to the bar to get them. We then had to flag someone down to get our check.

Gluten Free Big Hawaiian Pizza
Portia S.

The staff are extremely friendly and the pizza topping combinations are high quality and completely delicious. They also care about their gluten free crust option- it's one of my favorite spots for pizza in DC.

Susie W.

Real quote: "I would come back here just for this salad!" We had a great dinner at Emmy last night. Made a reservation in advance, but they were pretty slow so I'm not sure you'd need a reservation even on a weekend. I've tried this spot a few times in New York but have been anticipating trying this spot in DC to see if it lives up to the hype. We devoured the Cesar salad with delicious crispy breadcrumbs so quickly I didn't even take a pic! We also shared the zia fries that had a really yummy seasoned blanco cheddar queso on top, thick cut bacon, and scallions! We also got the classic pizza and big ang pizza. The classic was great - cheese on the bottom, sauce on the top. Perfectly cooked and crispy! The big ang had lots of ricotta and sausage and was really delicious as well! Walking in, you have to get past the crowd of door dash drivers crowding the front entryway. There was a medium sized dining space with plenty of seats. We were seated at a nice center booth and were helped right away. Service was nice and friendly, however they brought our food by leaning over the back of the booth and handing us the pizza trays instead of coming to the front of the table and placing the dishes on the table which was kind of odd? Overall, I'd love to come back and try more! I'd be tempted to do takeout as well, since service was eh but the pizza stays overnight (we had a few slices left over) and I'd kill for that salad again!!

Bottled Coke with lime!
Amber R.

My friends took me to this place, saying it's the best pizza they ever had! It's Detroit-style pizza, deep-dish. It's tradition to order your own preferred personal pizza with the notion that you can swap a slice for a slice with your friends as well and try some more flavors! I did the classic "make it a Margherita," some got the sausage one adding jalapeños, and the one with the white sauce was divine. We thoroughly enjoyed Mexican bottled cokes with our pizza. We were doted on by Hafez, he was such a kind waiter, made sure we received our military discount, and took lovely photos of us. We had such a wonderful time!

Big Hawaiian Pizza and some other yummy pizza
Terry G.

Oooooh it was alittle hard to find and we almost gave up but then we saw it !! Very cute when going in. Pizza was amazing and def the cheese sticks or whatever they are called was amazing! My kid doesn't even eat pesto but he did! The price and what you get was alil pricey but it was worth it. We will def come back!!!

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Ask the Community - Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw

Hi! Wondering if you have specific vegan options?

Hi, under your new COVID-19 hours are you open on Fridays for carryout and delivery?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Emmy Squared. Yes, we are open 7 days a week for carry out and delivery. We sincerely hope you are safe and healthy, and we look forward to having you as our guest one day soon.… Read more

Is your cheese pasteurized?

Hello there, Thank you for your interest in Emmy Squared - Shaw. Yes, our cheese is pasteurized.… Read more

Do you have vegan cheese or plan to have it in the future?

Hello Kunal, Thank you for your interest in Emmy Squared. We currently do not have vegan cheese at any of our venues, but we are always looking to expand our alternative… Read more

Are the gluten free pizzas safe for those with Celiac? Realize there's always a risk of cross-contamination in non-dedicated spaces, but hoping to see if some precautions…

Hello Kirsten, Thank you for your interest in Emmy Squared. We do use separate gloves, pizza pans, cutters, and oven rack. However, for serious celiac guests, we cannot 100%… Read more

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