Great pizza! It was a pleasure. The server was able to communicate in French which made us feel at home.

Oh Lucyyyyyyyyyyy! How quickly you've become my newest HH spot! First, my amazing man surprised me with a visit during my birthday week. After months of always mentioning this place, it was a blast to see it in person. Service was great! Maria sat us upon arrival and later took our orders. This place is like a hidden art gem off Florida Ave. The decor sparks conversation as I felt a high level of speakeasy vibes when I walked through the door. It's definitely a date night hit. For drinks: I ordered the espresso martini and my boyfriend ordered the bacon old-fashioned. Bacon old-fashioned: my boyfriend raved that this drink was a hit! One of the best he's had! I'll brag and say that he is an old-fashioned connoisseur so I trust his judgement. The espresso martini is now on my list of top drinks in DC and a huge part of that was having Maria explain to us that the powdered 3 on top represented the old Italian way of placing 3 coffee beans on top of liquor. They used 3 coffee beans then but the bartender used espresso powder at Lucy. Either way, the drink was SPECTACULAR!!!!! I later ordered a glass of their crisp white wine and that also hit the spot. We were there for happy hour and decided to try a few things: Arancini Siciliani: hands down my favorite dish! The ground beef inside and the mozzarella oozing out provided comfort and taste in each bite!!!! Steak tartare: this wasn't my favorite dish and part of it was because it lacked flavor. My boyfriend said that the balance of salt to the fattiness in the steak tartare came from the capers. Sadly, I'm not a capers fan lol so it was hard to get me to try it. Margarita (not on HH menu): AMAZING! This is truly some delicious pizza. As a New Yorker, I judge pizzas harshly but this wasn't the traditional version, it was a beautifully thin slice with the right balance of flavors and freshness from the basil leaves on top. I could have ate this all night if one slice wasn't filing enough. Definitely planning to drop in for more HH drinks and pizza. They also informed us that they have live music on some nights so I'm looking forward to that. read more

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This is a little neighborhood bar with a good ambiance, but the pricing is hard to justify. The cocktails are priced as high as many high-end cocktail bars, and are several dollars more than the prices listed on their website. They also added a vague "point of sale" charge that wasn't clearly disclosed and didn't show us an itemized bill before handing over the Toast terminal, which immediately prompted for an additional 20-30% tip. The whole pricing process felt deliberately opaque and left me feeling taken advantage of. At these prices, I'd rather go to an actual high-end cocktail bar. read more

We had just moved to the neighborhood in the middle of the worst snowstorm and desperately needed somewhere close to escape the house. We stumbled into Lucy Bar.... and it's truly an incredible neighborhood gem. The pizza is outstanding, the vibe is effortlessly cool and cozy, and the service is consistently spectacular. When we eat there, we usually split the Nonna's Meatballs, the pappardelle, and the Prosciutto pizza. It might be my favorite pizza in DC. Even if you're not staying for dinner, the bar alone is worth a visit. It's the perfect neighborhood spot - great for a casual drink, a date night, or catching up with friends. Exactly the kind of place you're lucky to have around the corner here in CoHi/U Street. Definitely go! read more

Great pizza. Great drinks. Was a bit expensive but not unusual for DC. Great service. They have a cool vibe and a great private room downstairs for events. read more

In need of a spot to yap with your girlfriends over spritzes and pizza? Then you're in luck - Lucy is an adorable spot for the summer with flavorful drinks and tasty bites. My best friend and I came here on a Saturday evening and were able to get a nice spot outside. We both ordered Aperol Spritzes and shared a deliciously cheesy Cacio e Pepe pizza. This pairing hit the spot! I loved how the pizza was wood-fired and that the various layers of toppings all worked well together. The cheese was pillowy soft and smooth - so unique! The service was speedy and accommodating. Definitely a great place to check out to enjoy the warm weather! read more

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Well, we got delivery and the pizza arrived completely smushed, and I paid $7 for shrimp on the pasta -- 3 tiny shrimp?? Are you kidding? Complete rip-off. Not even very good either. Never ordering from here again. read more

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Yummy food! We kept it light with their three bruschettas, fresh burrata, and the richest beef meatballs I think I've ever had don't forget to check out their wine list, too read more

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What an unexpected delight! After walking up 14th street looking for a place to get a pre-dinner cocktail outside, we were out of options when we stumbled upon Lucy Bar. With absolutely no expectations we ordered a Hugo Spritz and an espresso martini. I can very confidently say it's one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had! The restaurant itself was nice and low key and since it was on the fringe of the restaurant corridor we easily got a table outside and were able to enjoy the beautiful day. Service was great - overall this place is a gem. read more

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Came to Lucy for dinner with a girlfriend around 6pm on a Thursday and had a great time! Lucy Bar is all about the vibes. They have live jazz that starts at 7pm and happy hour that goes until 7pm. The ambience is perfect for a girl's night, date night, or boys night too! I would limit your res to no more than 4 as it is a small space and can get loud but there's a great intimate vibe. Ive been to Lucy a few times and the drinks can be really hit or miss for me but I really enjoyed my pursuit of passion -- more or less a passionfruit martini. To eat, we had the brussels sprouts, roasted beets, and monalizza pizza. The pizza was a real let down and were almost sure it wasnt the right one as there was no hot honey or sausage on it as the description read. We were hungry so we just let it go but it was lackluster generally. The apps however were wonderful and we also enjoyed dessert which was a lava cake. Service was great all around! Friendly and attentive even as it started to get crowded. In generally come to Lucy for the vibes and good service. They have a pretty good happy hour and live jazz nights have a great vibe. Not the most amazing pizza I've ever had but the other tasty food options make up for it. read more

Found this cute gem walking around the neighborhood on a Sunday. The decor is super cute and trendy with flashy lights, plants, and vintage paintings, not to mention their giant windows that open to the street and you can sit and people watch while eating. They had an apertivo menu going where we could try multiple plates and a cocktail for $27. You don't get to choose, so it's a bit of a surprise but everything is centered around Italian. While it was fun and the food was flavorful, there was a number of heavily fried and cheesy dishes, which was a bit overly heavy for me. I'd be down to try it again since it changes every week! read more

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The food and drinks were good, but the service we had was terrible. Our server took our orders just fine but checking out was horrendous. We asked our server for the checks and it took him a while to bring them over and before he did bring over the checks we saw him take a shot with the table next to us. He then proceeded to mess up the checks, as we were all paying separately, but he had the hardest time comprehending how that worked. He wanted to charge all the check to one person then he thought he could charged one person for the drinks and one person for the food. Mind you we had a party of six. He then gave his handheld serving device to the first in our group and then when he was looking over her shoulder as she was tipping and noticed she did not put in a good tip and payed, he took it back and canceled the payment and put in an auto gratuity of 20%. It seemed very slimy, even if there is an auto gratuity rule for parties of 6 or more. Additionally, it was the birthday of one of our members in our party, and we asked him what they do for birthdays and he said they do a cake in a cup. However, he still charged us for the cake in a cup. Which is fine, but usually if someone asks what a restaurant does for a birthday usually it's free or at least they can tell us that we will still have to pay. Overall it was a nice restaurant with good food and drinks, but the service was terrible. I hope it's just that one server and not everyone because the hostess and the bartenders seemed friendly. But this server was terrible. I would recommend he gets fired or someone teaches him how to serve. read more

Stopped by for some late night drinks. They have a very nice selection of cocktails. My fave was the pursuit of passion but also really liked their basil cocktail as well. It's a bit on the pricier side but it's DC so that's no shock. It's definitely a cute spot to meet with a few friends.' read more

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So excited about the 50 layer oxtail lasagna, and also the bacon infused old fashioned. Well, there wasn't even a hint of bacon in the cocktail so that was a complete fail for me. The lasagna we were so excited about, and was the main reason for going to this restaurant, I tasted no oxtail at all, it needed salt and the pasta was so overcooked it just melted into the mushy sauce ugh so disappointing, I wish I could get that $115 back. Dammit man. read more

I came here for a friend's bday last week and we had a great time! (side note: if you're looking for a spot that will accomedate large parties, bookmark Lucy). We were able to snag a couple happy hour drinks before it ended, and then got a bunch of pastas and pizzas. The best part was the live jazz they have on Wednesdays and Thursdays, def worth visiting for! read more

Small italian spot right off of 14th st. Good drinks and decent food. Waitress was very polite and did well to balance the busy crowd. Couldnt hurt to visit but wouldnt rush back here with all the italin spots that can be found across the city. read more

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Wow! This pasta was to die for! I had been wanting to try Lucy Bar for forever, and I am so glad I finally stopped by! The vodka pasta was a particular stand out, but their happy hour margaritas were also great! What an amazing place to sit outside and people watch. The staff was really nice, but my only critique is that the food took a really long time to come out. They gave us free dessert to make up for it. Otherwise, highly recommend! read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but this place absolutely earned it. First, they overcharged me for two drinks I never ordered. On top of that, they put hot honey on pizzas that didn't call for it, completely ruining the order. We also had to send a drink back, as it was filled only 3/4 of the way. Then came the bill: they not only tacked on a processing fee (understandable but should be mentioned) they then also had the nerve to charge a tip on top of that fee -- completely dishonest. Happy to tip well, but not on a processing fee that wasn't even mentioned. When I called to clear things up, instead of apologizing or fixing it over the phone, they tried to force me to come in person, never once saying "sorry." The person I spoke to took down my name but never bothered to call me back. I had to wait a full week and make another call just to get my own money back. Even then, there was no explanation, for the shady charges and no goodwill gesture like a gift card or discount for the hassle. The last call was even with the manager. Between the botched food, shady billing practices, and terrible customer service, I would strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant. There are plenty of places that value their customers -- this is not one of them, which is a disappointment as my friends and I were regulars. read more

There is a lady's comment (Claudia) made on May 27, 2026 that is virtually spot on with my experience. I still like Lucy Bar and its sister pizza spot next door is tasty and welcoming. I go to both more than most, but generally get the same things. An off-menu margarita and a pizza or pasta. The latter two won't blow your mind, but reasonably good. So, a couple of nights ago, I took a friend out and decided to go for the 50-layer ox-tail lasagna and the bacon old-fashioned. Just like Claudia said, I too got a bacon old-fashioned where I couldn't taste a single bit of bacon. I guarantee you there was none. (Capital Burger on the other hand, makes a terrific one.) And I had never noticed the ox-tail lasagna on the menu (and its very expensive of course) but it sounded great. I was thinking more like L'Ardente. Nope. It was mushy, over-cooked, lukewarm in the middle, tasted like any other cut of lasagna. At $38, that's an expensive miss. Why even bother to call it 50-layers when it clearly didn't look like it, and you had to dig beneath a gloop of sauce to even see anything. The ambience, vibe, music, bartenders are good. And the drinks usually are very good too. I like Lucy Bar. But this experience even left me feeling like I might not be back for awhile. I'm not mad. Just once burned, twice shy. Kinda makes me sad I even have to write this review. But its just honest. For the record, I would never say to avoid the place. Go there. But just skip the bacon old-fashioned and definitely skip that expensive mess of a lasagna. Get a pour of bourbon neat and a pizza. read more

Cute atmosphere - gives European. Great outdoor seating. They have live jazz every once in a while too - great date spot. read more

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Great service and cute atmosphere. Vibe is chill and welcoming. Food was hit and miss. The salads were incredible and the lamb pasta was tasty. However the cacio e pepe is 100% not cacio e pepe. At best it's fettuccine Alfredo with some pepper. Not a lot of flavor. The veal tortellini were pretty good but super salty. The most disappointing thing was the cheese / margarita pizza. Soggy crust and the sauce was so bland. I would likely give them another chance and order differently :) read more

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Gluten Free, Take Out review: You know how a GF pizza crust is never good cold? Not Lucy's! Welcome back to good GF pizza- fresh and hot, or next day cold. They describe the crust as a thin Neapolitan style, but to me it was more fluffy and elastic than a lot of GF crusts. Be aware that not all of the pizzas have tomato sauce; we asked which ones did and were not told correctly. We wanted two red sauce pies and ended up with a red ('shrooms) and a white (prosciutto). The prosciutto pie was excellent; the 'shrooms pie was just okay. read more

Visiting DC from Philly, and this is one of the best margarita pizzas I've ever had. Josias at the bar was super friendly and made me feel welcomed as soon as I sat; he was one step ahead of what I needed the whole time! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in DC! 10/10 drinks, 10/10 food read more

Came for a pre dinner cocktail and didn't disappoint. Cute place with great decor. We sat outside on a warm and windy evening. I got the Hot Kiss (tequila style beverage) and my friend got a fernet and coke. Sidney our sever was fantastic. Def come check this place out :) read more

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Finally tried their food and it is a 10/10 I am obsessed with the portobello mushroom read more

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We were looking for one last place to grab some food (preferably Pizza) and a few more drinks and stumbled upon Lucy online. I grabbed some last minute reservations and we headed over. We came in a little early but they were still able to seat us at the other end of the place. It's a super bright and loud place but wasn't too big. For drinks we got the Aperol Spritz, Rum & Pear, Giulio Said No, and a glass of Prosecco. We weren't too hungry but couldn't help and check out the pizzas while we were here too. We got the Roni My Ronies, Monalizza, and the Trufflelicious to share between the four of us. I got the Rum & Pear and it was a solid drink. Slight pear flavor but could definitely taste the lemon. All the pizzas were so good. Just a perfect crust on each of them and just the right amount of toppings. If I had to pick one, it would be the Roni My Ronies. Just the right amount of cheese and pepperonis that cupped up perfectly. Service staff was on point and checked up on us a good amount. Really great atmosphere here and I would love to come back for the pizza alone! read more

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Went here for a quiet bite and it was fabulous! The Lucifer pizza & the proscuitto appetizer were amazing. Alexa was our server and she did a phenomenal job. Would definitely return. read more

Nice little bistro/ bar. It is a perfect place for small tastes and good drinks. Lucy's is a small vibrant bistro style bar. They don't need to have a large menu. Theirs is perfectly paired and suits the NE vibe. Pizza fresh toppings seemingly tasted like they were picked right before prep. The brussel sprouts are so good. Roasted with a nice bit of creamy dressing on them. The cocktails weren't overpowering as much as they were delicately infused with delitful liquors and fruit juices read more

Finally checked out Lucy last night! Food: 4/5 the pizza are personal sizes and about $20. Monalizza hot honey white pizza was tasty and had a solid crust. Drinks: 4.5/5 ranging $13- $15 The cocktails and espresso martinis were fabulous! Atmosphere: 4/5 super trendy spot with fun vibes. FYI - it's barstool seating which wasn't comfortable. read more

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When you want to try going to Franklin Hall during the Women's world Cup, you should probably count on trying to get there an hour early to avoid the line trying to get inside. The other alternative was right next door, Lucy Bar. What a hidden gem and a second best to seeing the World Cup. I met up with a friend to watch the game and getting a seat at the bar was perfect. We couldn't have planned a better night and had our own tv in front of us to get up close and personal. We started off with an Lucy Spritz which had Hayman's gin, Campari, Tumeric-orange syrup, lemon juice, prosecco. Not my usual, but wanted to change it up a bit. My usual is an Old Fashioned so you can see this was a big departure and a welcoming drink which reminds me of summer - light and refreshing. I had two of these and didn't realize that the alcohol would catch up with me, but it did. However, we ordered a pizza, the Monalizza which had mozzarella, ricotta, spicy 'nduja sausage, roasted tomatoes and Mike's hot honey. I enjoyed the flavors of this pizza and the dough was nice and soft. A great combo of flavor and who wouldn't love ricotta on their pizza?! Overall a great place that has a good ambiance with low lighting, great zen-like furniture and good vibe. I love the neon sign so you can't miss this place on its corner off of 14th Street! read more

Lucy Bar - Monalizza Pizza - mozzarella, ricotta, spicy 'nduja sausage, roasted tomatoes and Mike's hot honey. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cool & oddly quiet cocktail & pizza bar. I found this place from Instagram and decided to give it a go. The cocktails were pretty good. Our bartender was really nice and knew a lot about the menu. I gave 4 stars because they could've put more effort into the prosciutto pizza. It was dry and bland. read more

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Best night of my life Best bartenders ever !! Nicest people and we were vibinggggg. 10/10 recommend read more

Surrounded by many top restaurants like Maydan and Seven Reasons, Lucy is a corner bar not be overlooked. With a happy hour menu, an outdoor patio and a well-designed bar, my buddy and I enjoyed grabbing Tuesday evening drinks. Here's why: 1) Drinks: They have a robust cocktail menu, including a few tasty frozen drinks perfect for the summer. I had two Orange Crushes and they both were well blended and very good. 2) Service: It was efficient and friendly. They treated us like we've know each other for years. If you're looking for a nice bar with quality drinks, go to Lucy. read more

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The passion fruit martinis were excellent! The pizza was artisanal and tasty. They had lovely live instrumental jazz playing on a Wednesday evening. The vibes inside are very chic. read more

Fun new spot worth a visit. The design of the space is amazing, with long open windows providing fresh air, and tons of seating. There are bar seats, tables, stools for window seating, and a few tables outside. The lights were down low, and the beats were popping, so a nice mood was set immediately. We visited around 9:00 pm on a Saturday. The place had lots of life, but there were still plenty of open seats available, no reservations needed. They are sister establishments with the pizza place next door, Slice & Pie, and you can order pizza at Lucy. Pizza and cocktails are an unbeatable combination you don't see often enough. For drinks, they are known for their frozen pina coladas and orange crushes, but they have lots of unique cocktails available. Their focus is twists on classics. My wife had a black magic, which is an old fashioned variation with a hint of allspice and saffron. She really enjoyed it. It came out looking deep purple and tasted boozy and delicious. The cin cyn is a negroni riff with cynar and grapefruit bitters. Very refreshing if you're a fan of bitter drinks. After eating, we shared an espresso martini as well, and their take is one of the best in town. It is definitely different than any other espresso martini you'll find, which we appreciated. It has salted agave and "mole spices," which give it a very slight cinnamony taste. Yummy. The drinks are priced from $11-14 apiece. There are a few draft beers and tons of wines by the glass or bottle available as well, if that's your thing. What puts them over the top is the food. Their garlic knots are crisp on the outside but soft on the inside, super fresh. Don't skip them. We also shared a pizza, the 'roni ($16). It came with four large slices of thin crust pizza with crsip, thick crust. It was a good portion for sharing - we split the knots and pizza and were both full when we were done. The pizza is solid, good amount of pepperoni, and a perfect pairing with the cocktails. The menu has lots of red and white options to choose from. It seems like we've become spoiled with new pizza options the past couple years, between Martha Dear, Sonnys, Lupo Pizzeria, the thin crust options are through the roof, and Lucy's take is on par with these others. The only negative remark we have is about service. The first guy to serve us, the guy with a pony tail and glasses, was super sweet and attentive. About halfway through our meal, though, he left, and his replacement was terrible. He didn't pay attention to anyone at the bar despite it not being busy. We had to flag him down to order, and he made a show of how annoyed he was to have to serve us, and we weren't the only ones who got that treatment. That issue aside, we had a nice time and will try them again. read more

Lucy Bar - Nice, electic decor. Zoom in for a decorative plate featuring a little girl holding a bunny next to the caption HOT MESS. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cute aesthetic for a girl's happy hour or date night. Their Aperol spritz happy hour was fun and tasty and the pizzas were a good size & had a crispy crust. I enjoyed the variety of pizzas & the sauce was flavorful. Service was fast and we also went when they have live jazz playing so it was really nice! read more

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Food and drinks were decent. We made reservations for last Friday night, and were on time. Our server Rachele was rude and was pushing us to pay the check while we were literally eating our food and had only been there 40 minutes. I understand it's a small restaurant with little table turn- but pay your employees more so they don't have to treat customers like this. I've never had such a poor experience getting pushed out with a reservation. Perhaps just try to snag a seat at the bar if you don't want rushed out. read more

Pre-made "signature cocktails" ranging from $14-16. It's not with it coming here for drinks. Go to Jane Jane where they'll actually mix the cocktails per order. Their Prosecco comes in a can at Lucy. The only saving grace here is the pizza. 4/5 for pizza. 1/5 for drinks. 3/5 for service. 3 stars is fair. read more

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last Saturday's lovely little dinner at @lucybardc the girls and I enjoyed their bussel sprouts with lemon zest, balsamic glaze, and garlic aioli, the gnocchi was to DIE FOR & the "Green Goddess" pizza with roasted garlic cream, spinach, smoked mozzarella, tomato and ricotta -- i'd recommend checking out @lucybardc on your next GNO! read more

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Lucy Bar has great ambiance, but I was a bit disappointed by the fettuccine. It was tasty, but essentially a creamy fettuccine alfredo, which I didn't feel like was clear on the menu. The description was simply "zucchini, basil, mint" which to me implied a lighter dish, so I was surprised when the sauce was alfredo and the zucchini was fried. It was a tasty, elevated alfredo, just not what I was hoping for. Perhaps they could consider a change to the description? On another note, the caesar salad was good, my partner's pizza was yummy, and the dirty martini was spot on! Would go back to try a different pasta. read more