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Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza

4.1 (68 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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Nessa R.

Pupatella was not on my radar..... not until a fellow Yelpie reviewed and posted his food. I saw the pics and had to go! Pizza and me, we have love for one another. When I saw that this place was on the Hill, I knew I would have to walk over. This past Tuesday, I walked over after the lunch rush, and at 2ish it was calm. I was greeted by aromas that only one could dream of. Immediately I'm allured. The cook near the pizza ovens ringed a bell and immediately here came a server asking if I'd like to dine in or take it to go. I was working and opted to take it to go. I ordered the lunch special and also a kids pasta and meatball, I'm greedy and needed to try both. Don't judge me, the smells had this girl hooked! Price is fair considering it's the city. I spent around $30 with a lemonade added. Staff were SO nice! Ambiance is quaint, casual, and friendly. I love the sign! Pizza with no politics so fitting for the Hill! I'm definitely going to be a regular! Let's get into it! Margherita Pizza - Delicious! I couldn't even wait to get to the office. I opened up that box and ate a slice there at the restaurant. It's the sauce for me! Ooooooooohhhhhhh weeeeeee! Salad - Good! If you're a big dressing person ask for it on the side. For me, I don't like a lot of dressing and it was perfect! Meatball Pasta - Meatball was so good! I'm a sauce lover and I will ask for extra next time. Overall I'm coming back, the sweet server asked if I wanted to be in the rewards program, I had said no but wished I would have done it! Sighs. There will be next time! Real soon.

Capricciosa Pizza (sautéed mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto, and mozzarella)
Gellie E.

I came here with a coworker for lunch. They have lunch specials for about $15 (starting at $11 for a margherita pizza, but closer to $13-$15 if you want toppings). The lunch special comes with a side salad and a 9" pizza. It came to about $20 per person for lunch after tax and tip. The side salad is nice if you want to tell yourself you're being healthy, but I'll probably just skip the salad next time and get myself a bigger pizza (standard size is 11"). The side salad is primarily mixed greens with a garnish of pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, and olives. I think I detected one olive piece in the whole bowl (which is fine with me, as I'm not a big olive fan to begin with). The salad was lightly dressed with a balsamic dressing, but it tasted mostly like oil (not enough balsamic vinegar). The mixed greens were too bitter for my tastes. As for the pizza, the pizza is great (fresh out of the oven, at least). When the pizza is hot and fresh, it is light and crisp, with melty cheese and topping combinations that dance in your mouth. But like a good french fry, once the pizza cools down, it becomes chewy and a bit soggy. So a word to the wise, eat the pizza quickly and as soon as it comes out (without burning the roof of your mouth on the hot cheese as I have done many times before). I ordered the Capricciosa which comes with sautéed mushrooms, marinated artichokes, prosciutto, and cheese. I enjoyed my selection. There was a mix of tasty toppings in each bite. They have lots of different pizzas to choose from - from red, white, pesto, and even no sauce pizzas. There are definitely more that I want to try. I wasn't impressed with service. It wasn't busy and we were seated right away, but service was minimal - I'm not sure that full-service is needed at all. Drinks were an afterthought of our server after placing our orders. We were also missing a table setting which was another oversight. Food was brought out quickly, but there was a miscommunication in the kitchen. We both ordered the lunch special which comes with the side salad, but only one came out initially. This was quickly remedied, but a slip-up nonetheless. After the pizzas came out, we were barely checked on. Ambiance was nice. You see the pizza ovens as soon as you walk in to allure you. There's ample seating. They had patio seating (both indoor and outdoor) and additional seating upstairs. I'll recommend Pupatella for the pizza, but not the service.

Interior
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.

Prosciutto Arugula, Garlic Zeppole Ballsgarlic

Delicious! Pizza had a nice char, and those garlic knots are nice and crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Great happy hour.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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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2 years ago

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

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Love to hear that you are a fan of our lunch and happy hour!

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So glad you could taste the authenticity in our pizza!

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No coffee gelato. With an espresso/coffee shop on every corner, why no coffee option? Affogato only option & not the same. Sad.

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2 years ago

Amir was outstanding and the food and drink were excellent! Atmosphere is great and it's always very clean!

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JVN was a very good server and he was very nice and sweet and he prioritized customer service while not being pushy

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Amir service was great tonight and always paying attention to us and taking care of our table!

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Amazing food and atmosphere. Can't wait to come back in the summertime and enjoy the spacious patio with some amazing pizza and vino

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Great people. Great service. Great food. Great ambience. Gave free water on a hot day. Free Palestine!

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