Hands down some of the best service I've ever received and such a cozy ambience w an outdoor patio option!! Also located on a very fun busy DC street. As a food creator (@sowmthingsweet), I'm typically more critical of pizza crusts. But i gotta say, I was BLOWN away by this Detroit style dc pizza spot. Each pizza was crafted so beautifully, packed with toppings/cheese and with the perfectly chewy/fluffy & moreish crust (dare I say almost focaccia like??). My all time favorite pizza was the Red Wing, which is full vegetarian too!! Here's everything i tried: Ambassador bridge salad: SUCH A yummy start to the evening. Well dressed and loved the crispy pine nuts. Highly recommend Red Wing: the best one without ANY doubt. Loved the intense tomato sauce flavor paired the dreamy burrata and fresh basil (Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, parsley, burrata, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh grated parmesan, basil) Detroit tigers: I did no bacon, but this was my second fave. Such a yummy sweet and salty flavor & loved the kick from the Calabrian chili oil (Brick cheese blend, cheddar, barbecue chicken, bacon, pickled onions, calabrian chile aioli, chives) Corktown French onion soup: the most unique pizza I've ever had, and it literally tasted exactly like what I expected!! The French onion soup was very flavorful & the caramelized onion flavor was very pronounced. (Brick cheese blend, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, chives served with a side of French Onion soup for dipping) Greenfield Village: yet another solid option veggie option. Super loaded w toppings! (Brick cheese blend, ricotta cheese, green peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, black olives, tomato sauce) Dearborn Heights: perfect for a pesto lover! (Brick cheese blend, roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese, parsley, pesto, fresh basil, pine nuts) Dessert: BIG ASS COOKIE (flavor took me back to my childhood- more on the chewy side), and Valrhona chocolate pudding + Oreos (abs delish) read more

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Maybe I'm biased since Detroit is my hometown, but this didn't taste like Detroit-style pizza at all. The crust was nice and crispy, and the pizzas looked beautiful, but beyond that, there wasn't much "Detroit" about them. I recommend rebranding. Even the ranch didn't really taste like ranch -- it was very dill-heavy. The watermelon pineapple mocktails were tasty, though. Service was quick, friendly, and welcoming, and the outdoor seating area was especially beautiful for an early summer evening. read more

Red Light - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Probably the best pizza around. Expensive but good. Very busy. 1/2 friendly staff. Great vibe. Happy hour specials. 5 stars for the pizza. read more

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Cool place to stop and have a drink and pizza. Awesome service and great food. I got a few beers and IPA and a lager. Then we got a garlic bread and a pizza. Its all done Detroit style with thick crust. We got the redwing with pepperoni. It was great with a great crunch from the crust and a nice sauce. Paired with a rich topping of ricotta. A great experience I will be back. Cool interior and patio. read more

Red Light - Garlic bread - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Our favorite neighborhood spot. Casual with great outdoor seating and great food. Staff are wonderful and always attentive, helpful, kind, and generous. Somewhere we always look forward to read more

This is a pretty cool spot with some nice outdoor seating for when it's warm out. You order up at the counter and they bring it to your table. We got the OG Pepperoni. It was very good, but I personally thought there wasn't enough sauce (probably a Detroit pizza thing, this is my first time). Also, I wasn't a huge fan of how they placed the pepperoni; they stacked like 5 pieces on top of each other throughout, so when you got pepperoni in a bite you got a LOT of pepperoni. They had an interesting drink menu as well. Would like to come back and try some of the drinks and other pizzas! read more

Red Light - The OG Pepperoni - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love Detroit pizza and I get it every week in Chicago. Happened to wander the neighborhood and stumbled upon this place, which was an immediate YES. Sat outside (really nice outdoor patio with plenty of room and super chill vibes!!) you just walk up to the counter and place your order, and can either keep a tab open or else just pay. Ordered a pepperoni and a side of hot honey and was FLOORED. It was HUGE, and absolutely delicious. My friend got the cheesy bread and omg. The vodka sauce was out of this world. The crust was perfectly crispy and the Wisconsin brick cheese? A YES. Was shocked to find it here Im usually a good eater but couldn't finish this. Top notch leftovers. Excellent service and just a super chill vibe. Would DEFINITELY return! read more

Red Light - Pepperoni pizza - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Terrible picture but really good detroit-style pizza. The burrata spicy pizza was the hit for us. The ambiance was lively, there was a singles night going on so it was pretty packed. The outdoor seating was a bit chilly even though the heaters were going. The service was super fast though. Overall recommend! read more

Red Light - Burrata, Pesto, and Sausage Pizza - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

You don't have to put on the Red Light to go here! In fact, green lights all the way for this place! Decided to trek here in a snowy winter day for some warm 'za and drinks! It was in the single digits outside, so I'm not entirely sure why their outdoor seating was open. I'm knocking this review down 1 star because the cold draft keep invading the warmth and lack of seating on the inside. This was definitely not what I expected. It seemed a bit too cramped for my liking. On to the main part though, the food - We ordered: Boots with the fur: 5/5 This was the perfect drink for the cold weather. It was steaming hot. The choice of glassware was interesting, but the drink was fabulous. The notes of cinnamon, clove and pomegranate combined aromatically for this beverage. Red Wing: 5/5 Another W(ing) for this place! The pizza was rather small, but since it's Detroit style it's quite filling. Although, after 2 slices I was still hungry because it was so good! The burrata combined with the oregano and parsley was such a great touch. The 2 slices of pizza were not satisfying enough so decided to order an app afterwards. Gordie Sticks: 10/5 These cheesy sticks blew my expectations out of the roof. I was fully expecting 4-5 breadsticks with a small sauce, but out came a plate of 12 cheesy sticks with creamy vodka sauce. I could just drink the sauce right up. I was eating these cheesy sticks for days and was extremely sad after they were finished. The pizza at this place is great, but the real star of the show was the Gordie sticks. A must order! read more

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This just may be my fave Detroit style pizza in the dmv. The Detroit Tigers pizza was unreal! I wasn't sure all those flavors would go together, I'm typically a pepperoni girl, but they honesty balance one another so well. It gets pretty busy but it's worth the wait. Can't wait to try even more pies. read more

Really delicious pizza. I was walking past and it smelled so good I turned around and went in. Best decision ever! I got the GreenField pizza. It was so good!! It was actually pretty hefty and the personal took me a couple days to finish! My cousin visited from abroad and we went here for dinner, and she says it was one of the highlights of her trip! So yummy, can't wait to come back to DC for Red Light pizza! read more

Red Light - Greenfield Village - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Easy place for dinner right on 14th.You order at a windy outside and get a number and food is delivered to your table. There is also some seats inside. Got the Dearborn Heights which was crispy and delicious. One pizza serves about 2 people so keep that in mind when ordering. Also has the spinach artichoke dip which came out hot and cheesy! Cool casual place for drinks and food! read more

Red Light - Spinach Artichoke Dip - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We're from MI so we can get "kinda judgy" when it comes to Detroit style pizza. RL delivers a quality pie crust, sauce, cheese, and (most importantly) the crunchy Motown corners. We ordered the OG Pepp and Motown (awesome signature pizza names BTW). The coveted crunch, sweet chunky sauce (fave), and high-end low moisture cheese was all there. Thankful that we can now get Detroit style pizzas in the nation's capital. GooooooLions! read more

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The cheesy breadsticks are the best thing ever. Fire playlist! Fun bar tenders too! They need to get better ranch though...theirs tastes like dill, not ranch. read more

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Great Detroit pizza and cocktails. Bartender was doing cool tricks. Very cool seating set up I wish the bar top was bigger. I will be back

We've ordered delivery from here a couple of times now. My husband has declared it the best pizza he's had in DC. And it's definitely darn tasty. Albeit, I'd also say it's overpriced. I recently tried the taco pizza and really enjoyed it. It's probably my favorite from here. The queso was a letdown. And also overpriced. Think watered down Velveeta with Rotel. And very few tortilla chips. The ranch sauce is phenomenonal. It's more like a tzatziki than a ranch. But oh so tasty. And you get a large portion of it too. read more

The pizza here is wonderful! Have been here on several occasions and each of the pizzas I've had have been flavorful and met with a "oh my god this is so good" on the first bite. My only recurring problem is the slowness/orders getting confused. On busy nights, when the staff is stressed, we've often had multiple menu items misdelivered and told that they won't make certain drinks on the menu. This is fine, but just hard to have expectations going in. Going here at an off time is definitely the best guarantee at the best service. read more

Food was amazing, like beyond. It is actually a small luxury to eat their pizza. Our bartender, Adam, was also magician-level mastermind at crafting the drinks we had. Perfectly balanced cocktails and reminds you why it's important to drink. Service was also very good; they're attentive, quick, and just overall nice. Perfect place to have a light but invigorating drink and a filling, hit-the-spot pizza on a nice ... or not nice... day. read more

Red Light's pizza is absolutely delicious! I never had Detroit Style Pizza before, so I was eager to dive into their tasty menu items! It's quite spacious and has a good amount of indoor/outdoor seating. My friend and I started off with a citrusy Aperol Spritz that was lightly sweet and refreshing - just how I like it! We were sat inside next to the bar and tried two different pies. We decided on the Red Wing and Motor City. The Red Wing was phenomenal! I loved the generous helpings of parsley, fresh parmesan, and burrata (the star of the show!). The cheeses were so flavorful and packed a punch in each saucy, garlicky bite. The crust is doughy, thick, and cooked to perfection. The balsamic bound each of the cheeses and had a very vibrant taste. One slice was so filling and satisfied my pizza craving! I was so hooked on the Red Wing I didn't make my way over to the Motor City. However, my friend really enjoyed it! Excited to try it and others on my next visit. I would give the pizza and drinks 5 stars, but there were far too many issues with service. Granted we came during the afternoon of St. Patrick's Day weekend. However, it was just far too slow after we had been waiting for 30 minutes or so. It seemed that some people that came after us got their food much quicker. Additionally, we tried using the Yelp Check-In coupon for 20% off that did not indicate a specific date it had to be used, but was told it was only for weekdays. This should definitely be corrected for future use! read more

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OMG I absolutely love this place and their pizza. Crispy crust, with lots of cheese and pepperoni and flavorful pizza sauce is the best. I phoned in an order for pickup. The place was hopping. read more

Red Light - Detroit style The OG Pepperoni - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you can believe it this drink was 14 dollars. The drinks were 1/5 and the service was slow. If you are going to charge me 14 dollars plus an already included 20 percent tip, at least give it to me in a glass. Drinks were super sugary and lukewarm. Disappointed, based off the reviews here I expect something completely different. read more

Red Light - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Walked past this place looking for dinner on a Saturday night and drifted back because of the smell! It wasn't super busy and we snagged a table after ordering at the counter. Note that their system adds a tip automatically to your total and the iPad will ask you to tip again but you can decline - shoutout to the cashier for letting us know that! We started with the kale caesar salad - definitely recommend for some greens and the fried shallots on top were a great touch! We split a Joe Louis pizza and I felt like that was a good choice considering you basically get a half sheet pan of pizza. Loved the ricotta! I always think the Detroit style is fascinating but I'm a Chicago native who loves a lot of crust so I'm into it. They have an enclosed patio that I think has a separate door you have to enter outside but looks like it would be awesome in the summer! Really solid spot right by U Street and all the shops! read more

Red Light - The Joe Louis - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Choose your own seat, order from the window, and eat good food! We ordered the Gordie sticks as our appetizer (I recommend getting them but maybe cut down on a pizza). We ordered the Red Wing which was amazing. I accidentally ordered the Greenfield Village which was a mistake, it was not good especially with the ricotta cheese and random vegetables. I should have ordered the Dearborn Heights! The service was good, and the ambiance was nice! Overall a good experience, but very costly! We may come back! read more

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I am not a huge pizza fan, but my hubby and girls are. Being from the Motor City, we often look for places that give us the Detroit Pizza "fix" and this did it. This is my 2nd time having it and the food is sooo good! I mentioned I don't care for pizza, but I find myself enjoying this pizza more and more. Parking is NOT the greatest which is what's keep us from dining in. We plan on dining in soon, but for now...we will continue to carryout. read more

Red Light - Carry out Box - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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There's no shortage of places to eat on 14th and Red Light is definitely a good move. The Detroit pizza is delicious and they have an excellent happy hour! I got the Jolly Bee for a drink and it was so refreshing - it was gin and calamansi and a nod to Filipinos. ;) The Northwest Fizz with vodka, cucumber and mint is also very refreshing. The classic cheese and OG pepperoni are only $12 during happy hour and you get four large slices (original price is $19-20). The patio is very inviting and good for small to larger parties. Nice for people watching too. Staff are very friendly. Tables are a little skinny though so be careful. :) I have no idea why I didn't visit this place sooner because it's been around a while! read more

Red Light - jolly bee - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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If you love pizza and a good vibe, this is the spot!!! The pizza was GREAT, the frozen margaritas were AMAZING, and the service was really good!!! I would definitely recommend sharing between 2 people so that you can try different flavors. read more

Being from Detroit myself, this place is legit! We went during happy hour and sat at the bar which was such a great deal. Multiple bartenders and servers behind the bar so we were well taken care of, and everyone was very nice. While it's a small restaurant, the vibe is still very nice. I got the Electric drink, one of their specials, which was beautiful and delicious. We shared the gordie sticks (I could drink the vodka sauce) and I ordered the Dearborn Heights pizza. All the food was delicious, and truly like the Detroit style pizza back home. The most legit place I've had in DC for it. Skip the competitors, this is your place! read more

Red Light - Electric Drink Special - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Really cool spot in the heart of 14th street by Logan Circle. Some nice beers on tap and a casual but sophisticated vibe. The service was excellent and the pizza was quite good--a little too much cheese to sauce ratio for me, but still a very nice crispy crust and caramelized cheese on top. Definitely a very heavy pizza and one slice is probably filling enough for most people. Overall, a very nice spot for some casual beers and bites with friends. read more

I had first heard about this place from a friend and then had gone to Little Beast for a Yelp event. You can tell that they don't follow tradition 100% but that's a good thing. The dough is is quite soft and reminds me of focaccia. The ranch is white thin and reminds me more of a tzatziki because of the higher proportion of dill. Red light is considered the best Detroit style pizza by my food friend who is from Michigan. I agree. Places like Emmy Squared bake an overly crunchy pizza that is hard to eat. You're scared you'll cut the roof of your mouth at other Detroit pizza spots. I like Red Light because the base of the pizzas also isn't saturated in grease and oil. The pizzas look small, but when you pick up the box you can feel the heft. I add a little bit of Momofuku black truffle chili oil on (it doesn't need it but...) it's very clear to me they know their dough. Big recommend and will return. read more

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heard this place from many friends over the years and wanted to give it a try on a beautiful weather Saturday. if you want to be on the patio, you just walk-in and grab some seats. then you go to the counter to order your items and drinks. they bring your pizza to your table. fyi: they add 20% fixed tax to the check (which I dont mind but just fyi). fyi 2: the patio is dog friendly (which I love). we really liked their airy dough and cheesy pizzas. we got the garlic bread and The OG pepperoni pizza to share for 2 people. it was more than enough so we had to pack half of it to go. the pepperoni pizza was more oily due to the pepperoni, duh, but the trays they put the pizzas on help the oil to distill a bit before you eat. Overall, i d eat here again read more

Red Light - garlic bread and The OG Pepperoni (sauce on the side) - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been to red light a few times now and I must say - this is the best Detroit style pizza spot. Honestly surprised at the reviews because I've been very happy every time I've gone. They have an expansive outdoor patio and service is pretty solid considering that it can get busy. Definitely more of a casual ambiance. Drinks are a bit overpriced and in my opinion nothing special. I recommend the OG pepperoni and the Gordie sticks are both awesome and really capture what Detroit style pizza is alllllll about - equal parts bread, cheese, and sauce. None of this deep dish cheese overload nonsense - just the golden ratio that you've always been looking for. Whatever you do - make sure you try the pizza. How could you not?! Get pizza from here and you will thank me! read more

Red Light - The OG Pepperoni - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was in town for work and the hospitality was so good and quick! Shoutout Marvin for providing 5 star service & cocktails at a pizza joint! read more

Red Light - Kilby girl cocktail - delicious! - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I got take out today, I got the OG with added meatballs. My chief compliant is the pizza was wayyy too oily! There is no reason oil should be collected in the corner of the box, and seeping through the bottom of box onto my clothes. My tights are ruined, I don't know how I'm going to get the oil out. Also, the crust was thinner than I'd like. Had A lot of cheese; I just felt the ratio was off. I wish my pepperonis were cooked/ charred more. Also, wish they would have cut into more pieces vs 4 large slices. The pizza taste wise was ok, however, can't say I would go back. read more

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Do not recommend. Good enough drinks and deep dish pizza. Awful service, very dirty tables that we had to clear ourselves in order to sit. No attention from staff to clean the tables despite multiple attempts. Quite disappointing for the price point. Don't expect any napkins or utensils with your food, you'll have to go up to bar. read more

Red Light - Dirty tables - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came and sat inside even though there is an outdoor patio. We ordered at the bar and you get the number where they bring the food to your table. The Detroit-style pizza here is just really not pizza, it is more like cheesy bread with a heap of marinara sauce on top. I would not come here again for the pizza but could be fine on the patio when it is warm outside. read more

Red Light - Classic Cheese - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nothing like a great Detroit style pizza when the sauce is lip smacking good, the dough is light, the crust around the edges cheese filled and crunchy. Imagine finding one of the versions of Detroit style not in Detroit, but Washington,DC. This is spectacular. And if you get there during happy hour, it's all half price. Crazy good. We go here on every visit to DC. Try it!! read more

I am a Detroit style pizza enthusiast. While traveling we stumbled upon red light and it was amazing. Very casual and busy. Love that they use the wire tray makes the bread not soggy and perfect for leftovers . read more

Red Light - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I will no longer eat pizza anywhere else in DC other than this establishment. The pizza here is next level, cooked to perfection and the service is top notch. Martin & Adam are the two bartenders that served us these delicious cocktails to go with my deep dish. Please do not go anywhere else other than Red Light! Location of this restaurant is also next to great bars to walk to after you've started your night at Red Light! 10/10 location. Consider Red Light for your next group hang out, late night cravings, showing the city off to your out of state friends, and or enjoying time by yourself paired with a tasty few deep dish slices. read more

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The vibes: immaculate The food: best Detroit style pizza in DC The service: top notch The security guy was incredibly friendly from the moment we got there. We sat ourselves in a cute outdoor seating area with long, bar height tables and stools. After ordering, they brought out gorgeous pizzas that tasted as good as they looked. I was so full after finishing my slice with burrata, but it was so good that I was tempted to take a second pizza home for later. read more

Red Light - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Generally good for a late night bite. Drinks were just ok. Definitely more of a college bar scene. The pizza was deep dish style and pretty good if you're not a Detroit style critic. We came around 11pm and it was fairly busy. Interesting vibe here. read more

Red Light - Classic Cheese - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia