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Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza

4.1 (57 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Happy hour specials

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Daryll B.

The fresh made pizza was very good with an excellent crust. I made an online order at lunchtime for the lunch special, a pizza and salad for a very reasonable price. Located a few blocks from Union Station and the Capitol, Pupatella is a welcomed treat to an area that has not been the same since the pandemic. The location used to be an Indian restaurant many years ago but was vacant for years. Pupatella revitalized the exterior patio and reimagined the interior. The inside featured some cool graffiti art and minimalist design. The pizza oven seemed to be the focal point. The pizzas coming out of the oven are worthy of return. The lunch size is perfect with a crust that had me wishing I had a side of sauce to dip it in. The cheese was good, but I ordered a cheese with sautéed onions, instead of my usual margarita pizza. I think the good sauce and excellent crust would have been complimented better with fresh mozzarella and basil. The service was alright and the prices seemed reasonable enough. I need a couple of more visits to properly access the pizza. I need a full-size one to judge it properly. However, my initial visit has me looking forward to future visits. Four stars seems fair, with a promise to reassess over subsequent trips.

Pesto Pizza
Art R.

The best Neapolitan pizza in the USA! We spent 3 years in Italy some years ago. Whenever we're in DC, we try to get to Pupatella - it's the most authentic Neapolitan pizza you can find. And, it should be. Everything is imported - the flour, olive oil, salami, wine, etc. Highly recommended!

Diavola Pizza lunch special
Diane C.

Came in on a rainy day. We are from San Diego and we aren't typically fans of Neapolitan Pizza, however this was surprisingly good. We had the Diavola (spicy salami and basil). The basil was refreshing! The lunch special was a pizza and salad (small 8 inch pizza) and it was perfect for one. Would definitely come here again! Service was pretty attentive as well. We came in with a stroller and they were helpful! As we were leaving, my husband noted how tasty the spicy salami was and how he would like some for the house! Great ingredients and would definitely recommend!

Nutella Angioletti Fritti
K K.

The service here is absolutely lovely. But the pizza is hit or miss and the ambiance is a little awkward. We ordered a bianca and a red pizza. The bianca was AMAZING. We chose the onion tart pizza. The flavors complimented each other so well. For the red, we picked the sausage and onion pizza. How on earth did they manage to make such a classic pizza taste so bland? Most egregious of all was the fact that the marinara sauce had no taste to it at all. We loooove provola, and to eat a pizza that didn't appreciate the smokiness of the cheese was disappointing. We left with a smile on our face though because we got a free dessert from their 12 Days of Christmas promotional. The angioletti fritti was so tasty! You can't go wrong with Nutella.

Veggie Panino.
Enna J.

Friendly service. Walkable to Senate building. Primarily outside seating. The tomato sauce for the mozzarella bread was seemingly fresh, flavorful and chunky. The tiramisu was wetter than I prefer but still had a nice balanced sweetness. The pizzas and panini were delicious. The price for the pizzas were inflated considering the size.

Frittura Sampler
Alli R.

The best neopolitan experience in the DMV! This location specifically is my new favorite. I can't wait to come back and sit outside when the weather is nice. My go-to is the mimosa pizza without ham, my table enjoyed the diavolo and pesto pizza and we shared the sampler & ended with gelato. The service is always top-notch and the food and drinks were divine. Can't wait to come back!

Napoli Salad.
Ines G.

This is a great place for pizza! I would rate their pizza anywhere between 4 and 5, it's great, simple pizza. I had their Napoli salad and thought that was just ok. It had a lot of salad and not a whole lot of toppings like prosciutto, etc. This is the place I would go when I'm looking for pizza. Service is great - everyone's was really nice and helpful. Atmosphere was casual, but we did go over lunch. Kid friendly.

Fried mozzarella balls
Rodger S.

We had the pepperoni pizza tonight & we loved it. We also tried the caramel gelato & liked it very much as well. The Caprese salad appetizer was good enough, but the tomatoes weren't as rich & flavorful as we wished they'd been.

Margherita DOC

I would eat their pizza for every meal if it was possible, because I know that the pizza is amazing, and typically as close to authentic Neapolitan pizza as is available for delivery here but the lack of consistency as to if it will be amazing, or blech from order to order is frustrating. We order the Margherita DOC, typically with extra buffalo mozzarella. The pizza last night appeared to be raw on top, the extra cheese and basil is almost all on one half, and the bottom is burnt. Unfortunately, I didn't realize the bottom was burnt until after taking a few bites of the first slice. How does this even happen? Very sad.

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4 months ago

Awesome service, the people that work thier treat us like family. The food is amazing. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend it.

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The pizza is amazing!!! So authentic. Courtney our waitress was fantastic!!!! The sangria is very good. Next time I visit I'll be back. Yum

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i can not say enough about the absolutely fantastic food and KP is the best!!! amazing drinks and service!!!

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Had an amazing experience! KP and Justin were exceptional. Customer service skills were exceptional

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Great spot for lunch and HH after work. Especially when the weather is nice! I especially love the personalized pizzas.

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