Visiting from Los Angeles and happened to stumble across this gem!! Walking into this place we immediately noticed the clean lined decor and were welcomed like we have been coming for years! Super friendly staff and some of the best Detroit style pizza we've ever had! ... and the best burger and meatballs we've had!! Highly recommend!! read more

Quick update as I tried a few more pies recently - still a 3 for me. They were all ok, but nothing stood out and with all of the other Detroit style places in DC now, Emmy is at/near the bottom of what I've sampled. Below is what we had, ranked in order from best to worst Good Paulie - caramelized onions, sausage, smoked gouda. Solid pizza, good flavor. Angel - Truffleist mushroom cream, ricotta, mushrooms. Creamy and rich, ricotta + mushrooms is always a good choice. MVP - house made vodka sauce, red sauce, garlic parsley pesto, sesame seed crust. Fine but mostly messy with all of the sauces. Couldn't really taste any of the sauces individually. Big Al - red sauce, burrata, basil, sausage and calabrian chilies. Has a kick but not a good one, burrata was messy and overall flavor was bleh read more

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I wish I could give this establishment 0 stars. The manager, Matt, seemed like he wasn't sober first of all. He made me super uncomfortable. He was clearly flirting with me while I was ordering my food. While I was eating, he kept staring at me. While I was there, he was also very aggressive to employees and other patrons. There was an Uber Eats driver there to pick up an order, and he had a terrible attitude with them. He was aggressive with the young workers as well. I will not be returning to this pizza place. The pizza simply wasn't good enough for me to be coming back. read more

Good pizza, garbage service, especially if you're doing takeout. We ordered takeout and didn't realize they gave us the wrong order until we got home. We tried to call them 3 times that night to resolve the issue, no one ever picked up. We left voicemail, they never responded. We emailed, again no response. It's like there's no one there. If you have a problem with your takeout order from here your best bet is to dispute the transaction with the credit card company as they will not resolve it themselves. read more

We had a wonderful family dinner. The staff were such a pleasure to interact with, and enhanced the experience. They were warm, engaging and just seemed happy to be there. This complemented the cozy decor of the tastefully decorated establishment. Our food was so pleasurable, we were stuffed and did not get to the pizza. So we have to go back. We had the half and half buffalo wings and pineapple spice wings. They were sooo good. Not oily, but packed with flavour. We had the Cesar salad which had layers of texture that kept me going for more. Our kids had the chicken and cheese pizza with corn. They ate every bite of chicken bites, which clearly was breaded and fried fresh in the kitchen and not from a bag. They had corn to complement, which they loved. The pizza was wonderful and came with red sauce for dipping. All of the food arrived in a timely manner and was hot, not like warm. My favorite was not even the food, which was fantastic, but my cocktail. I asked for a passion fruit margarita. Did not disappoint. There were at least three perfectly combined notes to this masterpiece. It was tequila forward, and had a slight spice to it, yes. The tart yet sweet hit of the passion fruit. Then a sour, note at the end which elevated it to another level. I won't give away the mixologists secret but, perfection. It was almost like being in a speak easy. To the last drop. Cheers. read more

Came here on a Thursday night. We sat at the bar. While debating drinks we ordered the Zia fries. They were pretty tasty but there was too much cheese and not that much bacon. The bartender was nice. We ordered wine. We got too caught up and forgot to order our pizza so we will be back to check that out. Easy place and to the point. read more

Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw - Zia Fries - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here for my husbands birthday and it was wonderful. The service was attentive and genuine - Cameron is a great guy! The food was delicious although we ordered wayyyy too much! We especially loved the Caesar salad and the Larry's vegan pizza (but with real mozzarella cheese). The vibe was relaxing and a perfect place to celebrate or just chill for a night out. read more

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Best gluten free pizza I've ever had. I'm gluten intolerant and have eaten every gf pizza under the sun. This crust is crusty and caramelized on the outside and soft and doughy on the inside. Flavors are on point. Staff and waiter were very attentive. We'll be back! read more

Okay, so... the pizza here is genuinely good. It's definitely Detroit style-- thick, caramelized crust. Cheesy, yummy. It's good. That's a fact. But, $17 for a very small cheese pizza-- no thank you! Add a topping and you're over $20 for a tiny pie. No thanks! read more

If you're looking for good Detroit style pizza in DC, Emmy Squared is a must visit. We got both the MVP and the Angel pizza. I went here around 6pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy since it was before the dinner rush. Both pizzas we ordered tasted so good and made even better leftovers. I would recommend to order either of these pizzas for sure. read more

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First time there last night. Such a great place especially for a celiac. Our waiter was in training and was trying hard with the GF foods. Took our order and when putting it in David (manager) came back to the table to go over the menu with us as well as train the waiter. Fries weren't safe as no dedicated fryer but the meatballs were and are delicious. We also had the deluxe and angel pizza on GF crust. Oh how I've missed the taste of really good pillowy dough! A smaller restaurant but well lit and felt cozy. Definitely will go back! read more

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Emmy's had great reviews so I decided to try it out. Ordered two pizzas and an order of fries. I'd give it a solid 3.5, but will round up to a 4 for Yelp. The pizza itself was decent. The EC Shaw had Fried chicken, blue cheese, red onions, and house made EC Shaw sauce. Thai was the better pizza because of the giant chunks of fried chicken on top and the hints of Bleu cheese. Also got the Big Ang, but it was really unmemorable - the strongest taste was the banana peppers. The best thing ordered was the chopped cheese fries (double order) that had large chunks of ground beef and was slathered in queso. Huge pile of waffle fries and they weren't soggy until the next day. While the food was good, it wasn't super memorable. It's also really expensive - the pizzas are personal sized (6 thick slices) and are about $20 each. We got two meals out of each, including the fries. Spent about $60 total. Delivery was fast and still warm (although they include reheating instructions). Not sure I'd order again, but if I was craving Detroit style pizza I probably would. Definitely would go back for the fries! read more

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Amazing ambience and service! Roger was such an attentive and helpful server. The pizza itself was fresh and delicious, all the topping options were great!! read more

we had a delicious dinner at Emmy squared. The cheese pizza is my favorite. The corners are crispy and cheesy. The cheesy garlic bread is sensational. A nice tangy marinara sauce to go with it and the pesto on top is a nice fresh flavor to cut the heaviness of the cheese. We also had the mushroom/fungi pizza and although it was tasty, it was a little cold and the crust want the same texture as the cheese pizza. Perhaps it's the ricotta on it. Overall the service was good and the environment has large tables. The service by our primary server was great however there was another server who definitely didn't seem to be having a good night which impacted our service. The food here is overall very good; however, I'll be sticking to the cheese pizza which is excellent. Definitely a great place for detroit style pizza. Yummy read more

Delicious quality pizza for when you're in the mood for something more special than a pseudo-New York slice, but want something heftier than a Neapolitan style pizza. Emmy's crust has a lovely buttery crunch, and the dough inside has a great chew. The named pizzas are interesting combinations that result in unique flavors. It's my husband and my new go-to pizza place! We get two pizzas to split. He eats all of both his halves, and I eat about half of my share and save the rest. We've gotten it delivered twice and it's traveled pretty well. Second time was a bit lukewarm due to the delivery app logistics--still delicious but probably would've been even better fresh. Maybe someday we'll go in person! read more

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Yummmmy! To Be Honest Emmy Squared is a solid pizza place that you should try out. Overall ingredients are fresh and the customer service is great! We recently visited during a weeknight and started of with a glass Cabernet Sauvignon which was recommended by our waiter (forget his name) the Cab was very good and paired well with our meal As a starter we selected the Caesar Salad... now I did not expect the anchovies to be whole but they paired sooo well with the fresh romaine and had just the right amount of saltiness! The Caesar salad was solid as is... no need to add chicken! Secondly we ordered the Zia Fries which also were a recommendation by our waiter and just wow!!! These were sooo delicious... the waffle fries were crisp, topped with thick cut bacon, ranch and cheese! Definitely order these! However these are filling, the serving size is good enough for 3-4 people in my opinion especially if you plan to enjoy their pizza! Our main course was a build your own pizza! We picked this option to select more of the toppings we wanted. 4 stars because honestly the crust was not what I expected.... I was thinking it would be a true deep dish with caramelized cheese on the crust but it wasn't.. the crust was good but tasted prepackaged and not of fresh dough. Overall pizza tasted good and the toppings were super fresh (we loved the cupped pepperoni) but the crust was just OK. Would I return? Absolutely! Give this place a try read more

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Love this pizza spot! I've been to the Philly location and the location in Shaw is in such a happening area. It's a nice cozy spot which is often not too busy so you can sit with your friends for a while and chat. I like the Philly locations a bit better, but this place (Detroit-style pizza) is amazing! The location in Navy Yard is prettier, but this is in a more happening area. read more

Emmanuel was my server on July 19th and made sure all of my needs were met. He recommended a great drink to compliment my meal and was a great bartender. I will definitely be back again to enjoy Emmy on U St! read more

First, the best Detroit Style pizza in DC. I was in DC on business and decided I was in the mood for pizza. I am so glad I found this restaurant. The atmosphere was casual and very comfortable. Second, my server, Michayla was likely one of the most personable and authentic servers I have ever had the pleasure to be served by. I eat alone after at least a mile walk to the location. She was kind and so helpful with my menu choices. Lastly, the manager was kind and accommodating. He took the time to discuss the history of the restaurant and sat me quickly after seeing I was a bit exhausted after my walk. I recommend this location to all you enjoy a casual night out for dinner. read more

Honestly Emmy's is one of the best pizza places in dc hands down! Like the pizza here is so good! Please don't leave without also trying the cheese sticks which are also a hit! read more

Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw - CHEESY GARLIC STICKS - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time here last week. Wanted to try it out ! I did takeout , ordered Buffalo Turkey Burger! It was good but missing a few things that I asked for . I would do without the celery on it as well ! Customer service was ok . I didn't like seeing fresh / new Pizza boxes on top of the trash can . I saw the man grab each one and put pizza orders in them I would like to come back and try the pizza but I have OCD so I have to rethink that one lol 3 stars for the missing items and Pizza boxes on top of a trash can read more

Best Sicilian style pizza in DC. Unfortunately they don't do individual slices. Therefore, it's a little pricey. read more

Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw - Half pepperoni half sausage - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Emmy Squared is a Detroit-style pizza shop in Shaw near a plethora of other restaurants. For those unfamiliar, Detroit-style is brick shaped pizza with the tomato sauce on the top above the cheese. The menu itself is large with red sauce pizzas, white sauce pizzas and pizzas with vodka sauce on it. We ordered the family meal for $60 and it comes with three pizzas, two salads and garlic bread sticks. It fed four of us with leftovers! The pizza winner was the straight up cheese pizza, but the Colony pizza with honey and pepperoni was good if you like sweet things. The brussels sprouts salad was very, very good! read more

Superb Detroit Style Pizza due to thick, crunchy crust and mountains of toppings. Creamy ranch really tops it off. Waitresses were very kind and kept me well stocked with water. read more

Finally tried Emmy Squared for delivery! Pies we got: - Good Pauline - Colony - Big Al They were all really tasty but I just wish the crust was a bit sturdier. It had a nice crisp, yet they a bit too doughy for me. It's a personal preference but I definitely prefer less dough crusts. These pies are very dense - a little bit goes a very long way. One pie is definitely more than enough for two people. I'm used to ordering thin crust style pizza so definitely went overboard by getting three of these humongo Detroit style pizzas! The flavors were all there - I loved the caramelized onion on the Good Paulie but the Colony was definitely more my style because I love the red sauce and jalapeños on my pie (and also honey drizzle is so good!). So, to be fair, this is good pie/pizza - it's just not my personal preference of style. Definitely something different to check out! read more

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OMG! So inedible. The service is amazing and the food is off the charts good. I can't say enough about Emmy's. It's our first time here and we are so excited to find this. We will be back and highly recommend! David the Manager is so hospitable. Enjoy, you will love it! read more

I appreciated being able to get a group reservation for this restaurant, but after we'd arrived, been seated, and reviewed the menu for 20 minutes, we were informed that alcoholic beverages were not being served until 3pm. The brunch menu has mimosa pitchers we were planning to order for our group gathering. This was shocking and a huge blow to our brunch plans. We liked our food but it is unacceptable to advertise serving alcohol and not advising patrons it won't be available during their visit. I should have been notified ahead of time. My group would have changed venues. This was really unbelievable. read more

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I've got to say ... the pizza was awesome. And I do not say that very often. The dough was soft inside with a crunchy exterior. And the sauce was just right. The service was a bit slow, but I am not sure if that was due to the challenges that most restaurants are facing at this time with staffing shortages. So I will give them a pass ... this time. read more

Came here for lunch and I instantly felt welcomed by Roger. He took us to our table and helped us with ordering by letting us know of the specials. Amazing food, experience and amazing people! read more

The food is great, but every time we order delivery the poor driver ends up waiting for 45 minutes to an hour. Has happened three times... and it's clear the staff is rude and dismissive of the delivery folks trying to make a living. We also can't get the restaurant on the phone to check on the order. Sitting here for the third time an hour and forty minutes after placing the order with the driver still waiting to pick it up. Super frustrating. read more

Was excited to try a gluten free Detroit / thick crust pizza place, but the delivered Colony pizza I got was completely inedible. The crust tasted like raw dough/didn't seem cooked all the way through.... And was very dense as well. I assume this is due to it being gluten free and unable to rise well, but it by no stretch tasted like the real thing, and in general, was still very thin for "Detroit" style pizza. The pizza was also drenched in oil from the cheese and pepperoni, which made the crust even more soggy. Despite all this and it being inedible, was told it couldn't be refunded.. at $25 for 6 small slices, I'd look elsewhere for decent GF read more

Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw - Colony gluten free - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was pretty dang tasty! Had the Emmy pizza and the kale salad. My fella got the pepperoni pizza. We liked it all a lot, and found it especially good reheated the next day. The garlic sticks were the best tasting of the lot, but a little soggy and a LOT oily. One note: in the photo on the menu/delivery service we ordered from, the Emmy appeared to come with ranch and a side of marinara sauce. I only got the ranch, but used the red sauce from the garlic sticks and was quite pleased with that combo. read more

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Great pizza! I avoid and never like thick crust but this perfectly cheesy crisp crust has allowed me to at least entertain Detroit style. The vodka sauce is great and the pizza is absolutely delicious and even better the day after! read more

We were just visiting and it was a convenient place to go to, but pleasantly surprised with how delicious the food was and how quick the prepared our to go order. read more

I'll start by saying, I know this is a pizza place but you absolutely must try the burger. It's spectacular, especially when it's piping hot and you are able to eat it the instant the kitchen is doing cooking it. I do enjoy the pizza as well. For the style of pizza, I prefer Red Light on 14th street but this is a close second. Ordering takeout used to be a hit or miss. However, they've improved their wait times and order timing estimates over the years. My recent takeout experience on Thursday night was very smooth. It was ready and waiting for us (still hot!) at the exact time estimate we were given. We got the Deluxe and MVP. I preferred the MVP because I thought the Deluxe had a little too much sausage. But that's totally a personal preference. think my favorite pizza on the menu is the Big Ang (meatball, banana peppers, vodka sauce & a few other ingredients) Do not forget to get a side of their house made ranch for dipping!!! It's delicious! read more

Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw - MVP and Deluxe pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rodger was very helpful deciding on what we should get since it's our first time here. I ended up getting the Roni supreme and my friend ending up getting their special with half a pizza and a side salad. We both enjoyed our food since it was very good and we would be coming back again. read more

Had them in NYC and fell in love with Detroit style pizza (A style ironically made more famous in NYC). Often you'll hear me whining and complaining saying things like, "Why does NYC and Cali have all the cool stuff?" Or "D.C. has so much potential, but we are too conservative!" Well, we finally got something cool! An NYC staple for Pizza has arrived and D.C. is loving it. I ordered their pepperoni with jalapeños Detroit style, waffle fries, and their famous Le Big Matt burger. Enjoyed it (don't hate me for this), but I'm going to be that guy and say my experience was much better in NYC, food-wise. My burger in NYC was more decadent (might be why it was more expensive). My pizza in NYC also had more pepperonis. Maybe I'm nitpicking, but that's how I felt. The waffle fries were bomb though!!! Don't get me wrong, any regular Washingtonian would love this place and I certainly still have lots of love Emmy Squared. Beggars can't be choosers. We finally have a solid NYC pizza joint in D.C. so let me shut up and enjoy it. read more

Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw - Colony Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Picked up for takeout for the first time on a Saturday evening. They were super busy but had an impressive flow for takeout and delivery driver pick ups. Food was ready within 5 minutes of scheduled pick up time. We got The Emmy and the Vodka Pizzas. Both were so, so good! I am not usually a fan of Detroit style pizza but enjoyed these so much. They have a lot of unique options and combinations. We also ordered the cesar salad, but were given the kale italian. No harm here because i hadn't even seen that on the menu and actually preferred it to a cesar! Will be returning to try dine in! read more

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Love this place! I get the Shaw something? It has blue cheese and the wings on the top! Such a good pizza? Very cute inside! They have little candles at the table! Had to wave down my server for more water, and the check as she was kinda ghost once the food came. Still one of my favorite cute and casual places in DC with great pizza. read more

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Detroit style pizza is a trend, but this was my first experience with it. The restaurant is significantly devoted to bar-style seating, with a relatively small number of tables given the space, and not quite my type of atmosphere (me being the non-drinker that I am; I wasn't wildly impressed with their non-alcoholic beverages). However, it is my type of pizza. It's a rectangular pizza offered only in one size, a fairly large personal pizza that comes suspended on a grill-like apparatus for some reason. The crust is crispy, and the cheese browned on the outside. They emphasize they'll do a gluten-free crust, but also that their pizzas are 100% dairy, not much for vegans here. I did not like the specials they offered, but the toppings I selected were perfect: mushrooms thinly sliced just so they added the note of substance one looks for without being overly chewy or earthy, and even better, ordering "calabrian chili" yielded a small dollop of what looked like crushed, preserved peppers on each of my pizza's six pre-sliced squares. It added a fantastic sweet and spicy note without drowning out any of the boldness of the sauce. I doubt I could order any better, though some of their appetizers might be worth trying. It wasn't overly fast pizza, or cheap, but it was interesting and good. I'll probably try some of the other local places offering this style for comparison (notably, I came here because it was open at four and I was hungry, not because it was my first choice), but this one was definitely good enough to come back, and it scratches a different itch than some other pizza styles. read more

Emmy Squared Pizza - Shaw - Classic with mushrooms and calabrian chili - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia