This is the best place to get amazing pizza in DC. This is not a "jumbo slice" experience-you are going to have to wait or be OK with standing at the bar though bc they don't take reservations-it's worth it though! I've been here twice now and both times have had a great experience. Their bartender is so friendly (even though she is always busy!) and the food is delicious. Def try their prosciutto and any pizza you get will be good. I had the sausage pizza and then a slice of Nutella cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert (so yeah be prepared for a carb overload and don't come here if you aren't prepared to eat double your caloric intake for the day!). The place is incredibly small though so the bar can get pretty tight and you will have to wait for a table. The only thing that would make this place better is if they would take reservations! Also, love the glasses they serve prosecco in but they are so tiny I always just end up buying the bottle-seems to be more cost effective because I know my friends and I like to drink lol! If you are on 14th St and aren't sure which of the many restaurants to try stop by Etto-you won't be disappointed! As my friend I took there last night said, "This isn't like pizza. This is like a meal on some sort of delicious, soft bread and I don't even want to skip the crust." Hahah! read more

Etto - Sausage pizza and prosecco! - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Never before have I walked away from a meal so disappointed. My girlfriend and I had been looking forward to going to Etto since before the place even opened. It's owned by the people behind 2Amy's and Standard (or whatever it's called now), and the head chef formerly worked at Obelisk. Its pedigree couldn't be any better, and they even make their pizza flour in house. Yet somehow, Etto managed to fall flat. But I'll start with the good: the hostess was friendly, as were the servers, who were also attentive, though bar service was a little bit slow. After putting our name down for a table, the hostess dropped by the bar (where we were standing) a few times to give us an update on the wait. Once our table was ready, our bar tab was seamlessly transferred to it without the problems that seem to beguile many other restaurants. We started with a mixed plate of three charcuterie: the wild boar salami, calabrian salami, and mangalista ham. All three were excellent, and while the price ($18) was steep, we thought the portions were fair. But this is where things started to go downhill. We would've loved to have had a good, hard Italian cheese like pecorino or asiago to order with the salami, yet for some strange reason, the only options on the menu were burrata, ricotta, and mozzarella, none of which would've stood up to the saltiness and spiciness of the salami. It was as if they threw the cheeses on there because Italian places should always have cheese on the menu, but didn't give a thought to what people might actually want to order based on what else was on the menu. When we turned to ordering a few pizzas, we grew increasingly exasperated. There were only four red pies on the menu, a marinara, a margherita, and two anchovy pies that were very similar. Now, I love anchovies, but many people don't and it's not something that I'm always in the mood for, so I would've liked to have seen a little more variety in the pizzas. Luckily I was in an anchovy mood, so we ended up ordering a red anchovy/capers/onion pie and one white pie with rappini and mozzarella. The pizzas came out about fifteen minutes later. The red pie was adorned with four giant globs of mozzarella, each measuring about 1 inch by 4 inches. Half the slices were effectively cheeseless, while the others foundered under the weight and globiness of those massive hunks of thick cheese. It is beyond me why Etto doesn't cut up its cheese into more manageable hunks to be scattered around the pizza, as in the case with most neapolitan restaurants. Turning to the white pizza, our tastebuds were overwhelmed by the bitterness of the rappini, and we could barely even taste the sausage. Perhaps the biggest tragedy of the night was the crust. I had read other reviews in which people had complained about the burnt crust, but being a bit (ok, very) pretentious when it comes to pizza, I assumed that these people simply had no idea that neapolitan pizza should have some char ("leopard spotting" in pizza parlance). Yet they were right: portions of the crust were downright burnt and inedible. The "tragedy" lay in the fact that the properly cooked parts of the crust were absolutely delicious. They're either running the oven too hot or keeping the pies in there too long, but the fact that they haven't attempted to address this issue is astonishing to me. We somewhat begrudgingly finished most of our pizza, and finding ourselves lacking even the desire to scoop up every last crumb, chose to skip dessert. Our bill - which included the charcuterie plate, two pizzas, and a few drinks apiece - came to a staggering $120 (including tax and tip). I was flabbergasted that such a mediocre meal, one of simple pizza, of all things, could cost so much. Unless Etto begins paying more attention to detail and putting some more thought into their menu, I have no intention of returning. read more

I like this place and I've been pretty critical of 14th Street restaurants. Except Pearl Dive. I love you. We came here with some of our good friends (one a vegetarian) and we were all pleased after we left. Our waitress was courteous in the face of my probably obnoxious questions. In my defense, the menu is slightly confusing and the descriptions are a little vague. Who knows? I could have just been drunk from watching the World Cup earlier. The food: so, so good. We had pizzas, meats, and veggies. I must say: whatever they do to that head of cauliflower is magical. I never knew that it could be so flavorful. They could have also put their bread crumbs on all of the dishes we had and it would have been completely fine with me. I won't go into details, but the food is very good no matter what you get. read more

Heard good things about Etto and got off to a good start with a glass of wine while waiting for my friend. From there it went downhill and losing two stars for the food and another for the service. We started with a couple of snacks, the roasted almonds and the olives. The flavor on the almonds was fine but they were so oily I almost didn't want to eat them. And left my fingers so greasy that I literally left fingerprints on my napkin. The olives were fine, if unremarkable, but not served with an extra dish so we had to leave the pits on a napkin at the side of the table. Not particularly appetizing for us nor for those dining near us I'm sure. As for the mains I had one of their famous pizzas with sausage and broccoli rabe. I found the broccoli rabe overcooked and so bitter that I found myself pulling off as much as possible and still couldn't get rid of the bitterness. The crust was also soggy/oily making for an unpleasant texture (and besides, who wants soggy pizza crust?). My friend ordered the $23 "special" pizza with green tomatoes and a giant hunk of cheese simply dropped in the middle. We both found it odd to have to cut up and spread the cheese yourself. And again, a soggy, oily crust. But to really ruin the evening our server was simply rude. From the moment we sat down we felt rushed. After only having the menus for a moment he appeared visibly annoyed when we weren't ready to order and seemed to stop by our table every minute until we were. During the course of the meal, no check in from the server, no offer for wine refills (we were ordering by the glass), etc. Once we finished, he virtually hovered over our table until we paid the check--and there wasn't a line of people waiting for tables. In short, I wanted to like this place, but don't see myself going back. read more

I was there the second day it was open and I have to say, I was not impressed. The maître d' botched delivery of our 2-top table because "he forgot" another party was ahead of us. Fail! We had to wait an additional 20 minutes for the table. Then, the waitress was a full-on airhead. And then there's the food... the goat cheese and fig app was rockin', but the cauliflower app left me limp; it had some good flavors, but there was very little of it on the plate! The biggest disappointment was the marquee entree -- pizza. We got the morel mushroom and ramps pizza, and while the crust was nice and things tasted good, the toppings quantity was totally inadequate. There was perhaps a tablespoon of marinara sauce, and far too few tasty toppings. And the thing was $25!!! So, yes, I expect much more from this place. And likely I'll return because it's .7 feet from my condo. But, not any time soon. It's cute, but I need more than cute to become a regular. Train your staff better and put more food on the plate! read more

A great little restaurant. I went to ETTO last night with a couple of friends to celebrate a birthday, in part based on the good reviews here. It was a great experience. Good/cool space, great wine, and delicious food. I really like this place and would return for sure. Food: Fantastic. The sausage white pizza, rabbit, and cauliflower were all outstanding. Good quality, great taste, and good presentation. Drinks: Lots of choices in many price ranges. We enjoyed our reasonably priced bottle of wine. Service: Awesome. Everyone was nice and helpful and knowledgeable. Price: A bit pricey but not crazy. Big dinner and wine for three @ $200 is high but we were celebrating. Overall: Normally, I am not a big fan of small plates. Etto does them well and offers a lot of flavor in a small plate. I also appreciated that they did not have too many crazy ingredients which can spoil a dish by trying too hard. read more

The most important feature of Etto, I think, is the light. Beautiful, bright light streaming in through the windows that face both 14th Street AND Q Street. This is important because so many restaurants don't have the luxury of being on a corner lot and they end up going crazy with "mood lighting" to the point of dark oblivion. I would venture out to say that my boyfriend is pretty stinkin' cute, and sometimes, I want to look across the table and actually see him. Etto's atmosphere lends itself to seeing the people you're with, and feeling cheerful and casual, rather than trying to take itself more seriously than it really is. And as evidenced by the precious witticisms on the menu ("fishies", "other meaty things", etc) and easygoing (sometimes slightly too nonchalant) staff, Etto is trying to be accessible. The salumi is particularly good (the fennel pollen and wild boar especially) and salads are... exciting? They're actually more like vegetable side dishes, but really, are surprising and interesting and consist of combinations you don't find everywhere. However, I wasn't that impressed with the pizza. Granted, I did order it to go, and ended up carrying it around with me for the rest of the evening, through two rounds of drinks elsewhere, and over to a friend's birthday afterwards. It was in bad shape after many hours, non-refrigerated and jostled through bars and cabs. But... it's pizza! It should hold up! The dough had pretty much disintegrated and all the toppings had migrated over to a third of the surface (also the crust was burnt when we got it). I blame this one on me; I probably should have eaten it as soon as it came out of the oven. But do take caution if you're thinking of ordering pizza from here as carryout. read more

This place was nice. My parents picked it out so I was a little skeptical but overall pleased. I walked in and saw they make the pizza in front of you which is always nice to see. They offer really good antipasto from a great suggestion our waitress made. She was very sweet and very helpful. The pizzas were good for the area but not the best I've ever tasted. Great ambiance and a very efficient staff as well. Overall, great area, good selection of pizza and taste for the price, I'd recommend it if you're not a snob about Italian food. read more

Still hard to imagine that there is a place like this in DC... it doesn't even feel like it belongs in the Americas. This is the restaurant you imagine visiting while traveling through Italy, in a town you've never heard of, with the owners feeding you their ancient magic that you know you will never taste again. read more

Very bad service! To a point I had to get paper and oil my self. the beer never cam to the table and the pizza was very saggy it look well cook but???? Not happy at all read more

I'd say the non-pizza items are the best. Interesting side dishes with a lot of flavor. I wish they had more on the menu besides mostly pizza and then side dishes. You can build a meal of the sides but the price adds up quickly. Also I think $20+ for a personal pizza without meat is a steep price. I thought the food was good but overall probably wouldn't go back due to lack of diversity of main dishes. read more

This restaurant was wonderful. The food was unique, but delicious! There were tons of veggie options, and I indulged in the mushroom risotto. The mushroom risotto was interesting, it was a traditional mushroom risotto with a balsamic drizzle and a roasted artichoke on top. It was quite delicious. I highly recommend this dish to anyone, including meat eaters. Their wine list is extensive, and they have a fun sangria that is quite tasty. I hear their happy hour prices are great, their pizza is wonderful, and this spot make for a nice meal after work. read more

This place earned 4 stars in my book for two things: the ambience and the pizza. The pizza is absolutely delicious, tastes as good or better than authentic Neapolitan pizza. We had the calamari special pizza and it was quite yummy. However, not going to lie, wished it has some cheese. Then the decor of the place is beautiful, every detail is well-played from the intricate ceiling fan to the soft lighting. We also had the lobster and chickpeas which had a nice array of flavors as did the grilled artichoke heart, yum. I know DC is an expensive city but I did feel like the portions at this place were really small (even for a small plates restaurant) and very pricey so I'd say come ready to throw down a fair amount of $$$ and maybe know that you're likely have a bowl of cereal when you get home. read more

Per usual, I'll give it the extra half for 3.5 stars. Got there at 8pm with a group of 5, and the wait was 45-60 mins. Just what we were expecting. There were seats at the bar, so we parked ourselves with the friendly bartenders and started with the drinks. Had the melon punch and the bitter woman, plus some beers and wine. All very solid. Our bottle of wine was decent, but not great. But then again, we got a pretty cheap bottle. All around, service very friendly. Hostess kept us updated on the table, waitress was friendly and attentive and made sure our glasses were always full, and bar service great. Overall a really warm atmosphere. Great for a group of 5-6, a date, or family dinner. Shared the artichoke, mushrooms, and shrimp salads to start. Shrimp was really good and the other two were pretty good. Be warned - the portions aren't the largest (as in 1 artichoke heart), but I prefer quality over quantity. Just keep in mind it won't be a cheap meal if you're big eaters. Now to the main attraction - the pizza. Definitely the best cooked pizza I've had in DC, but they were pretty bland. The consistency of the crust was unbelievable - melt in your mouth good. But the squash blossom with ricotta had almost no taste, and we were all layering on the pepper. The Margherita was much better, but still needs some more spices. Also, the ingredients weren't evenly piled on, so some slices had a piece of cheese, while another might have the basil. I know you're cooking up a lot of pies, but it's really not that hard to evenly distribute the toppings. And it makes a big difference. For dessert - the presentation of the chocolate salami could definitely be improved. I get what you're going for, but it's not a good look. The crema ice cream was really good, but the salami was only ok. But we may have just been so distracted by the unpleasant presentation. I'll definitely give Etto another shot, and hopefully they'll have added in some more flavor by then. read more

I had dinner here the other weeknight with the sole intention to have some wine and appetizers. However, once my friend and I smelled the pizza we needed to order one. We chose the simple Margherita. Having gone to 2 Amys and not understanding why everyone was all about that place, I had somewhat low expectations for Etto. When the wood-fired pizza arrived, it looked a little meager. A good amount of the crust was charred and there was a sparse dollop of mozzarella. Though we ate the entire pizza, it is nothing to rave about or return for. The ambiance, unpretentious vibes, and wine were great though. I'd only make a return visit for the atmosphere and delicious looking desserts. read more

This is my new favorite place for pizza in DC (beats All Purpose and Timber in my opinion). We (two of us) came here around 7:30 on a Saturday night. We were told the wait would be 20 min (wasn't even that long), we managed to get two seats at the bar and got drinks while we waited. This was all surprising as the place is quite small and it's winter so the outside was not available. The menu is small but it makes it easier to decide (it was still hard as all three special pizzas sounded so good). We got the calamari and bean app, a cheese (forget the name) with honeycomb, and the artichoke, fontina, and sausage pizza. Everything was phenomenal and service was great. I was very impressed and will definitely be back soon. read more

Great location in the up and coming area of 14th Street, but I was not impressed by the pizza here, and cannot recommend this place. It was OK, but not worth the 200 dollars (including tip) that we spent for a party of 4. One of my biggest gripes, outside of the outlandish prices, was the fact that there were actually slices of Margherita pizza that had no cheese...I found that absurd. Go to Matchbox, down the street, or visit the original wood fired pizza place in DC, Pizzeria Paradiso, which does a much better job than this place. The dough had good flavor, but the overall assembly of the pizza was lacking. The appetizers were good, particularly the cauliflower salad, which was bathed in a rich saffron, olive oil dressing, and the smoked cod dish (this was on the bar menu, so it's not available daily). They also have a lambrusco that I enjoyed, as I have a soft spot for sparkling red wines. The pours were kind of meager for the price, however. We will not be going back to this restaurant, as there are other spots on that drag that are more compelling. The atmosphere and the service were pleasant. read more

This is the best pizza place that I have been to so far. The dough is so soft and every bite just leads to another. The restaurant itself had a very warm and cozy feeling to it. Overall, this place is amazing. read more

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Short version: loved much of the food; liked some of the food; loved some of the service (waitstaff); hated some of the service (hostess). Service (hostess): On the recommendation of a trusted friend, two of us showed up for a Saturday night dinner at 8pm. Having done our research, we knew they don't take reservations. We were prepared for a bit of wait--we weren't born yesterday and knew we were at a small, "hot" restaurant on a Saturday night. The hostess quoted "35-45 minutes" and cheerfully handed over a copy of the day's menu and pointed us to the (all-too-small!) bar area to enjoy a cocktail while we waited patiently. We craned our necks to see what was on offer (much of the food is sort of "on display" on the bar in big family-style dishes). We awkwardly jostled back and forth with other patrons and an indefatigable waitress who was valiantly attempting to serve a party seated at the window, in the midst of the crowd. The minutes ticked by. And by. And by. After more than an hour, we checked in to see where we were on the list, and we were told that "a table is wrapping up, paying now." Twenty minutes later (total wait time: approaching 90 minutes), the hostess finally apologized for the wait, noting that the seated party "is taking forever!" -- to which I responded, resigned and starving, "Ok. It's just disappointing that you quoted 30ish minutes, and it's been 90." She snapped back: "I told you 45 minutes." ... I'm not sure about you, fellow Yelpers, but I'm pretty sure 45 is not the same as 90. And look, I get it--some people are totally oblivious to what's going on around them; it's ridiculous that the seated party was sipping water for 30 minutes after paying. And that's not in any way the hostess's fault (in fact, she was doing her best to bus tables and get people seated as quickly as possible). But it's not the next patrons' fault, either. And it really dampened our enjoyment of the meal to be chastised by the hostess for expressing disappointment at the wait. Service (waitstaff): Wonderful. Made some great recommendations, were present but not hovering. Water always filled, dishes cleared quickly, and seemed genuinely concerned that we enjoyed our meal. Food: We had the following, all of which were lovely -- Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Saffron [regular menu] Ember-grilled Eggplant [regular menu] Farro salad [daily special] Spicy shrimp salad [daily special] We also tried the sausage and "Friarellli" pizza. As others have noted, the non-outer crust part of the crust is sort of limp and soggy, and it's the kind of thing you have to eat with utensils because otherwise the toppings will just slide right off. But it's tasty, regardless, and different than other offerings in the area. For dessert, we had the daily special: a donut peach tarte-type thing with ice cream. Despite the blip with the hostess, I'd probably consider going back just for the farro salad, the shrimp salad, and the dessert. read more

This is a very authentic Italian place and the service was top notch and very friendly. I had the Calabrese Salami and it was very very good. I felt that the pizza was very authentic by being thin crust, with fresh toppings, and not overdone on the sauce. It is a smaller establishment so be prepared for a wait at night. read more

Come for the pizza but stay for the cocktails. Jenny is an absolute bar master /mixologist. She not only makes some of the homemade liqueurs she also mixes some tastebud tickling cocktails. Order a cocktail from the menu, but those in the know will order a Wallis Simpson. (The first sip snacks of carefree divorcée and it finishes with an insouciant splash of, "Who wanted to be A king anyway?) read more

I ordered a Pizza from an apartment only a few minutes away. The pizza was completely cold. I'm unsure how that was possible in the short time it needed to travel. Very disappointing and maybe it was the tempature, but it wasn't very good read more

I was really excited to try Etto, and I'd generally say it was good and had a nice atmosphere, but did not blow me away with the food. Went on the Monday of Memorial Day weekend. Were hoping to sit outside, but the patio was full. The indoor space was pretty empty, so we just sat inside. The wait staff was very friendly, and one cool thing was that we could watch the chefs spinning the pizza dough in front of us. I started with the house watermelon punch which was pretty tasty and fresh. We shared the cauliflower salad...unfortunately no one really explained that there were small plates so I was expecting a real (at least slightly big) salad, and it lasted about 4 bites. They accidentally brought the celery salad to us first, which we sent back, but that looked like it would have lasted two bites max. The pizzas, on the other hand, are pretty generous. We shared the sausage, mozzarella, and rapini pizza. The crust was very thin and whole wheat. It was good, just seemed like it was missing something...either more cheese or some sort of sauce would have made it better. I felt like I was just eating slightly oiled bread a lot of the time. Speaking of bread, they do serve pretty good bread, which seems unnecessary when most everyone is ordering pizza. But if you do feel like carb loading, it is pretty good bread. Glad I gave it a shot, but might not be rushing back to Etto quite yet. read more

Etto - Sausage & mozz pizza - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went here because I watched a youtube video that a top chef said it was one of the best pizza places in DC. Since I am from out of town thought i should trust him. Completely wrong...pizza was very soggy/wet from the sauce. Had to use a fork to eat was disappointing. Went with my fiancé had one appetizer, rose wine, mimosa, and two pizzas. Total came out to $75 before tip which to me was too much for an uneatable crust. read more

Nice little place in a great location. Service was good and the outdoor patio seating was a real treat on a mild summer evening. The food is just way too light for my taste. A group of four of us ordered eight separate items but we still left hungry. This is a good vegetarian and light eating place and somewhere I might start a night with before a real dinner meal but it doesn't cut it for a full meal. Most memorable dishes were celery salad and cauliflower....both very tasty. read more

Dear Etto, Please don't ever change a thing. Don't start buying, rather than baking, your bread. Don't skimp on quality ingredients. Don't change the nice selection upon unpretentious quaffable wine. Keep the Moretti flowing instead of some grossly over-hopped "craft" beer. Don't succumb to lowbrow neophytes who may freak out to see some proper bits of char on a pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. read more

With a flour mill on-site and 2 Amy's connection, I was excited. After winding our way through the crowd to find the hostess and getting a table 1-2 hours later, the anticipation was at full tilt! The pizza arrived, in all its heavily charred, oversized, glory. To be honest, I was initially put off. Maybe its the type of wheat they use, or the fact that its milled in-house, but the crust looks almost like whole wheat. Too close for comfort. Whole wheat has no place near a pizza. no way. Luckily, it wasn't, and I moved on. The cheese, huge half melted globs. Yes! A neapolitanish place that doesn't treat cheese like its gold leaf, to be applied merely as decoration. I love a good marinara pie, but fresh mozzarella is subtle, and a well-balanced margherita needs more than a few paper thin circles. The crust was chewy despite 80-90% char coverage. Probably slightly overdone, but I don't fault them for it when the crust retained enough moisture to avoid a cracker crunch. The anchovies, although I don't partake, were reportedly best-in-class. The price for a margherita, however, is a bit of a laugh. Considering the size of the pizza and fairly generous mozz, I'd be happy to pay a little extra. But $17 is not competitive. Top NYC places like Motorino, Paulie Gees, etc. serve up better, cheaper pies. That being said, Etto is still a welcome addition to the DMV pizza scene. read more

Etto - overpriced, but quality margherita - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This location has nice and casual decor, but not too fancy (so like McDonalds in Europe), but expensive prices for unfortunately forgettable meals. I had the duck and lamb plates - which were explained to me as medium sized meals, but both were tiny. The cheapest wine, which was fine - was $36 dollars. All in all, about $80 for two okay-tasting small plates, bread and wine, and this is why I rarely eat on 14th anymore... read more

Solid pizza place. The food is clean and simple. I recommend the cauliflower salad as the sauce compliments these vegetables nicely. Another notable dish is the swordfish belly. It just all tastes fresh. The vibe of restaurant is nice to and it seems like they can handle 1-2 groups. I also appreciate the smaller portions of beer that's available. Sometimes you just want a small and light amount of beverage to accompany your food. read more

Etto - Simple chic decor. - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great service, ok food. First, service is fantastic. Our server checked on us quite often (but not annoyingly so), was very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks selection and made sure our water was always filled. No complaints at all about the friendly folks working the front of the house at Etto. The food however is mediocre. The menu is a little anemic and a confused (hence the questions to the server). There are pizzas, small plates, fresh cheese (only fresh ricotta) and charcuterie. Except for the pizza, the menu is just a list of appetizers with nothing that's really substantial enough to anchor a round of tapas. The pork belly was literally just a small piece of belly on bland coleslaw. Cauliflower with onions, tomatoes and pine nuts was sauteed, but could have been way better if the onions were caramelized more. Fresh cheese was great, but the measly drizzle of pinecone syrup was really just an afterthought. The pizza crust was burned. I probably won't be back to Etto. The dinner was not terrible, but nothing that would compel me to try them again. read more

Love. We sat on the patio and enjoyed glasses of Lambrusco, pizza with my two loves potatoes and chorizo, followed by espresso and chocolate salumi. The servers were enthusiastic (yes really I wanted to order everything on the menu after our server made some recommendations), we stayed for a while and did not feel rushed, and our water glasses were very diligently refilled (thanks!). Obliviously the food was stellar - can't wait to come back! read more

I'm sort of confused by the raving reviews, and I'm also not sure why this was on the Post's Top 40 this fall. For larger groups, be forewarned that there are maybe three or four tables that can seat more than two people, so be prepared to wait. We got there relatively early and were told it would be thirty minutes for a group of five, which was fine. We came back after a half an hour and were repeatedly told by the hostess that they were clearing our table and it would be only a short wait. This was of course completely false because we could see the group that was still sitting at "our" table. We ended up waiting an hour and fifteen minutes for a table. Strangely, a significant portion of the item on the menu had anchovies in them. Some of us like anchovies, but some didn't, and it seemed limiting. The pizza was decent, but it was definitely not the best pizza I've had in the area. The crust was good, but not better than crusts from any wood-fire pizza oven? Overall, I wanted to love this place, but definitely came away disappointed. read more

No delivery, no call-ins. You either sit down and eat, or order takeout when you arrive in person. I think between the demand and the speed in which they pump out pizzas lends itself to this policy. It certainly worked out fine for us. We had the margherita and the roasted cauliflower. The cauliflower pizza was delicious (OK, they both were) and unique. It had pine nuts and breadcrumbs, sounds strange, but it works! We'll be back! read more

A beautiful restaurant with plain food. Every time I walk by Etto I'm attracted to the clean wood interior and the promise of a good pizza. Every time I eat at Etto I'm disappointed in the food. It's a little unfair that the interior is so nice I expect excellent food to match. Why am I not satisfied with just a pleasant visual aesthetic? The appetizers are appealing in idea, but generally bland. The pizzas suffer from the same problem. These pizzas are nominally the same as 2 Amys. The latter has been around for a while, I expect pizza at least near that quality (which has itself been surpassed, generally!). Yet the dough is worse and the ingredients oddly sorted. The toppings, purchased elsewhere I presume, are the flavorful parts of the pizza. If the pizza is just a platform for the toppings why don't I just eat the toppings on their own? read more

First time here and the pizza was outstanding. Couple pizza and wine with coffee and grappa for a true Italian experience. If you want to experience a taste of TRUE Italy, give Etto's a shot. I spent four months in Vinceza for the military and Etto's is authentic. read more

Etto - My wife eating the best Pizza in DC. I'm from eastern PA and know great pizza. Nobody in DC comes close to Etto's. Five stars. - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The pizza is the real, Sicilian deal. The rest of the menus is up there as well - you know this place is legit just by looking at how many dishes have anchovies on it. Don't miss the hard boiled egg/anchovy bones appetizer special as well as the salami tasting (get the bigger portion!) Yes, prices are kind of up there but they're about the same as you would find in any decent Italian place in NY and pretty much on par with the other restaurants springing up everywhere on 14th. read more

I've been meaning to try Etto for a long time, but the crowds and the annoying no reservations policy kept me away. Finally made it for a *very* early dinner. we had a very simple meal, the pizza margarita, which was absolutely delicious -- crust, cheese, sauce, all really good -- and a couple of salads which were a-OK. Also nice, and probably the most appealing about this place, was the ambiance -- the lovely room, the cozy atmosphere, the friendly and knowledgeable bartender. But I have to imagine later in the evening when it's packed those things are a little harder to enjoy. I have to admit that with all the buzz about this place and the usual difficulty in getting a table, I was expecting something transcendent, whereas it's just another good restaurant. If the 14th Street hype and associated herds went away it could be a really nice neighborhood go-to spot. read more

A very solid four star pizza (and more) place on 14th. We started off with the VGT, which was refreshing but was missing a little something - possibly fresh herbs. We ordered the baby zucchini caponata and the eggplant with pine nut sauce (both delicious, though if I had to pick one, I'd go with the caponata) which came with freshly baked bread that was super dense and tasty. We ordered rose to go with our squash blossom pizza - the wine was great, the pizza was pretty good. Lately, everywhere I order pizza it seems to be on the thinner, soggier side, so I wasn't surprised when it was the same here. So many toppings, so little crust - what can you do? It was still a very flavorful pizza, though there weren't as many squash blossoms as I would have expected. Overall, we really enjoyed everything and sitting outside on the patio made it even better. I'd definitely come back. read more

Staff are super nice and friendly. Pizza is great; bread is great. The other stuff can go either way, but it is a solidly, reliably good place. read more

Went with friends and family on a lovely Saturday afternoon today hoping for a delicious pie per the recent rave review in the Post (#3rd best Margherita pie in the DC area). Tim Carmen must have eaten a different pizza than the one he raved over in his article. Our pies were mystifyingly forgettable: the sauce was tasteless and the crust kind of cardboardy. Similar pies at Timber and All Purpose definitively better in our opinion and- having paid $100 for a luncheon consisting of 3 pies, a salad and grapefruit juice left an especially bad taste in our mouths after such an unsatisfying meal. Neither Etto's food nor the Post's food reviews merit the hype. read more