See previous reviews!! Stellinia in Inion Market district is absolutely amazing. They have amazing food, and service to match it. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant!!! read more

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Great location in the Union Market area and Michelin-recognized as a bib gourmand for delicious food at reasonable prices. Stellina has an outdoor patio overlooking Union Market and a large bar and great seating inside. Staff was friendly and while pizzeria is in the title, Stellina offers so much more. They have great cocktails and a range of pastas, sandwiches, and salads. The eggplant parm was very tasty and I'm looking forward to coming back for some pizza. read more

We were looking forward to eating here last Sunday afternoon, but overall it was a pretty disappointing experience. The flavor of all the food was good, but the pasta was overcooked and a couple of the pizzas were greasy and the crust wet and droopy. If only judging by the food, I would say 3 stars, maybe 4 on a better day for the kitchen, but the main issue we had was with our order. Two people in our party ordered the Carbonara pasta, and when all of our food arrived, around 15-20 minutes after we ordered, they informed us that they were "out of" the carbonara, and asked if we wanted to order something else. Their announcement came with a "sorry", but at no point did they offer to comp or rectify the situation. Why wouldn't we have been informed of this around the time we ordered? We ended up waiting another 15 minutes for replacement orders, and the issue wasn't mentioned again by the person in charge. It was a decent meal, but it was ruined by the broken service. read more

Good pizza. Union Market has filled out with so many dining options it has taken me so long to try Stellina, but I'm glad I finally did. They are one of the more casual spots in the neighborhood, and there were open tables without reservations on Friday night, so it was very easy to come on in and get a spot. The pepperoni pizza is currently $19 and large enough to share - it has four large slices, but for the two of us, it filled us up. I would say one pizza and one appetizer would be a good meal for two people. It is very tasty, and the soft crust is phenomenal. We are living in a bit of a DC pizza renaissance, so I would still put the likes of Anxo, Martha Dear, and Andy's ahead of them in terms of quality, but this is still a solid pizza and well worth it if you're nearby. Good negroni, too, and not a bad value at $13. Bonus points because they don't just fill your water cups, they give you a whole glass bottle of water, and that is key for big water drinkers like us. read more

We stopped in for Friday lunch. We started with the fried artichoke - unique with a delicious aioli. We shared the lasagna and bresaola and rucola (white) pizza recommended by our wonderful waiter Nebly. The lasagna was rich and flavorful with thick lasagna noodle. The pizza was cooked perfectly and wood fired. Cocktails were delicious as was the tiramisu. I can't wait to come back and try other things. read more

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Not sure how this place has a Michelin bib, and has for a number of years. Came in on a Sunday; the place wasn't busy, but the service was horribly slow. We ordered the calamari type appetizer which had more chips than actual seafood. We also got the piccante pizza which was so greasy it was soggy. We'd been excited to try this spot and it was a real bummer. read more

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Super solid pizza delivery. Love the thinner but soft pizza dough, satisfying crust, and - most importantly- gluten free and dairy free options. Pepperoni is a little spicy (I love; toddler not so much) and the pizza I get with pesto and other delicious stuff is a welcome option. Also toddler approved! Why not 5 stars? Price (ah well) and I couldn't figure out how to order cheese free on an existing pizza. But honestly, a new fave! read more

Calamari and shrimp appetizer was quite tasty. Serving size exceeded expectations. Pizza tasted great and the service was fast and friendly. Dining room was clean and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. read more

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Service is prompt and the food comes out quickly. It's a nice casual spot to come by with friends or even alone to watch a game. They also offer dairy-free cheese and gluten-free crust, so quite an accommodating spot for a variety of people. I tried the cacio e pepe pizza and the piccante pizza. The crust was too dense and also burnt in several spots. I can appreciate a nice char, but there were spots that were a bitter burnt black. The cacio e pepe pizza was fine but I wish there was more fresh black pepper on top. The piccante was a bit too oily for me, but I appreciated the spicy kick it had to it! read more

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Highly recommend their happy hour deal - $25 for a margherita pizza, an arancini, a mozzarella stick, chips, and a cocktail! Just tried restaurant week with a friend; $55 for one person or $100 for two people. We got the Brussels sprouts, the eggplant appetizer, both pasta options, and pizzas. We ended up using inKind to pay for 20% off our bill. Cute spot for date night and they have a deal on wine on Wednesdays! read more

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Got my takeout a bit later than I wanted and it was a bit soggy when I did. My mom got gnocchi which she enjoyed, but my lasagna was just okay. I need to go back to try the pizza! read more

BLISS. Worth every second and penny (time and money). Perfect. Amazing ambiance and service. Blown away by the pizza - boom! The inside is bright and fizzy, like a spritz. Prices are more than fair and location is great. The CACIO & PEPE pizza was insane. I'd eat it every night if I could. Don't cheat yourself, you can't order anything bad here. 110 stars. read more

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I understand why this is on the Michelin guide! My pizza was the perfect size and so good! The ham was to die for and the crust was perfect. The patio was lovely and the staff was very sweet. read more

We were walking from the nearby NoMa Metro stop to our Hilton hotel and smelled this place before we saw it! Fabulous and obviously enticing! We decided to land here for dinner and SO GLAD we did. Homemade pasta and pizza, arancini, artichokes, cannoli, extensive cocktail list, and relaxed atmosphere made for a wonderful pit stop with a plan to return to try more menu items. My order of squid ink pasta was delicious and chock full of seafood, tender pasta, and a delectable sauce, which will be a meal to remember for a long, long time. Our server, Ken, was an absolute delight and made our dining experience sitting at the bar so much better. Quick with the quips! We also met one of the owners who told us he hails from Italy (Lake Como area) and recommended the Neapolitan style pizza with New York style also as an option. The Margherita pizza was reported to be phenomenal by my dining companions who raved about the light fluffy crust. We wish we were in town longer to take in more dining at this establishment. 10/10 experience! read more

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Stellina Pizzeria has several location options in DC and VA. This was my second time visiting but first visit to the Union Market location. We ordered the ceasar salad, lasagna and a pepperoni pizza. The ceasar salad was fresh but the dressing was just a little too heavy. The pizza was good. I only had a small bite of the lasagna and it was flavorful. If you are a dessert person, try the bumbolino. Fried donuts with Nutella filling. read more

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I had been wanting to try Stellina's. It was always packed when we walked by it in the neighborhood! We went in on a Thursday night, and we were underwhelmed with the food. The pizza tasted good but the crust was thin and floppy. You couldn't pick up a slice and eat it without rolling it into a taco shape. The burrata was served with roasted tomatoes, but we honestly like a more traditional burrata with fresh raw tomatoes. I had a nice limoncello cocktail, and that was good! I'm not sure that we'll come back because the pizza was a bit disappointing. read more

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My daughter and I had a very nice time here. We were in for a late lunch so the restaurant was mostly empty. Consequently, we had several staff members waiting on us! All were engaged and very friendly. Our glasses never got empty. The food was delicious! Very fresh and nicely prepared. It's a little pricey, but considering the city and the locale it wasn't overpriced. I would not hesitate to go back. There are a number of menu items I am eager to try. read more

As someone who lived in Italy for awhile and basically gave up on ever finding remotely like that pizza here in America, I must tell you. THIS IS THE SPOT. The pizza was absolutely divine and really brought me right back to my days in Florence. Staff were very kind and the restaurant itself was stunning. Italian music, low lights, the fire from the pizza oven was really just a great experience. Definitely coming back! read more

We went for lunch on a tuesday it wasnt too busy, the staff was great he was friendly and gave good recommendations I had the squid ink pasta with seafood and we also a pepperoni pizza. The squid ink pasta was a touch spicy which was perfect and didnt need much more condiment the seafood was delicious and fresh the whole dish was perfectly seasoned just the right unami flavor from everything it was perfect! I loved it so much I ordered another to go. The pizza was a bit burnt around edges and pepperoni was missing in few places otherwise it was really tasty! The staff recommended a good acid white wine it went well with the dish. Same for tiramisu it was made well. All in all a very delicious lunch! read more

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Never again will I eat here! We ordered Stellina Pizzeria via UberEats as a pickup order and it was cold by the time we got upstairs. I LIVE IN THE BUILDING RIGHT ABOVE IT! Our margherita pizza was barely cooked and missing sauce and cheese. The pizza was cold when we arrived. We had to put it back in the oven once we got home to get it cooked completely. read more

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I used to live in NoMA and got to experience when Stellina first opened near Trader Joe's. They recently took over the space next door (previously owned by Shouk) ask they have double the space AND are now offering brunch. Glad we came - we got the Cacio & Pepe and Pepperoni pies. There was a mistake with the order so our waitress asked if we wanted to try the Piccante pie for free (yes please!) - the sausage and sopressata had a good spice so we'll add it to our rotation. Glad to see their success! read more

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Nelvy welcomed my guest and I with open arms and was very informative of choices and flavor profiles of the drinks and the food items.Nelvy also shared the best drinks and the drinks were super cute, not too overbearing with liquor and sweet. Just how I like it! My pizza was immaculately delicious & the lasagna made me really feel like i was in Italy. I loved that the pizza crust was very authentic and not super thick and bready. The arugula salad was so light and airy and the red onion paired perfectly with it. I love that there's so much natural sunlight present and elevated seating! The space is beautiful and has a nice wine selection to pair with your meal too. Liliana was the manager there and was so sweet to go to Trader Joe's next door to get change for me to leave a tip!!! Now that's top tier customer service. Offering to get change for your guest! I highly recommend and will be back soon. read more

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Perfect! We couldn't get a table so had to settle for the bar, but it was a blessing in disguise. Awesome pizza and luxurious Italian apps, plus excellent cocktails and hospitality from our bartender Ken. A great casual pizzaeria to unwind in after a long week. Get the bombilini for dessert! read more

Finally tried Stellina Pizzeria in Union Market District and I really enjoyed it! I visited on a Thursday night and was able to sit quickly without a reservation. They have both patio seating and indoor seating options. I tried the seafood pasta and it was absolutely delicious if you're a seafood lover and it was a pretty decent portion as well. I also tried the fennel salad which was good, but not sure if I would order it again. They have great drinks including a variety of spritz, I enjoyed the Stellina Spritz the most which was closest to a traditional aperol spritz. I also tried a tiramisu for dessert which was tasty. The service we recieved was very kind and quick which we appreciated. I would visit again! read more

While visiting Washington DC we found this place near our hotel with the help of other Yelpers! Thank you. It was so good. I got just a cheese pizza and my husband got the pepperoni pizza. They were both very tasty. My husband got his Old Fashion drink too. Real great service highly recommend if you're in the area stop by!! read more

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Great location at Union Market and had a very friendly staff. I ordered the margarita pizza and it was light, fresh, and tasty. All pizzas were 12 inches (personal pan). read more

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The pizza was good here and it comes out fast and hot with burnt spots on the crust. Really enjoyed the cacio y pepi pizza. The pepper with the delicious gooey cheese was a hit. The ambiance is a bit lacking inside and somehow we had a reservation but were seated at a dirty table. The staff, however, were very friendly. I would recommend their outside patio. read more

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Great food, great service. They are a little pricey though. Especially the drinks. My rail drink was 18.00. My food was 20. Do what that info what you will. I recommend getting food here, then getting drinks somewhere else. read more

Yes, the pizza is fantastic. But don't sleep on the other menu offerings! We actually dined in here one evening. A little girls night. The service was prompt and friendly. Decent wine list. Outstanding pastas! We all loved our pasta dishes. Very filling too since the portions are well-sized. Will definitely dine-in again. And, of course, will continue to order their pizzas. read more

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HAIR IN 2 PIZZAS, SAME NIGHT!!!! For the last 2 years Stellina had been my favorite pizza place in DC and have suggested it to dozens of friends and visitors until I got disgusted from seeing two hair strings in 2 different pizzas same night! I was so embarrassed in front of my guests and had to just throw that away cuz it was late night and they weren't answering the phone anymore. read more

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I am still kicking myself for not ordering the stone oven pizzas here. I ordered the Cacio & Pepe pasta dish and although it was good and portioned just right; it was not noteworthy. I will have to come back for the pizzas one of these days and follow up with a review. The service during the lunch rush was slow but friendly and helpful. Ambiance is casual and old school family style Italian restaurant vibes. read more

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Amazing and authentic Italian food! Service and ambiance are top notch and family friendly. Highly recommend!

I've been wanting to try this place forever but was extremely disappointed. I placed an order for pick up which took significantly longer than anticipated. Completely understand a busy evening however, I did not understand waiting an hour for a pizza to be made, which I suspected they started making the pick up orders after we already arrived at the restaurant. As I waited on my food, I even watched as one of the staff sliced prochutto for a table and eat one of the slices from the plate. I had hoped the food would be worth the wait but unfortunately, it was not. I wound up ordering the squid ink pasta, which was not as flavorful as I would have hoped. I don't think I'll be back here any time soon, especially not for a pick up order. read more

Fantastic light airy pizza. Right off the main drag in union market this is a nice laid back but elevated feeling spot to stop in for food and drinks. With a small patio and bright interior it is very inviting. The pizza comes out quickly with slight char and high quality ingredients offering a perfect fresh bite. read more

DC's own Stellina Pizzeria was recently given an award, rating them as one of the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains for 2024! Big congrats to them, ever since my recent trip to NYC, I've been interested in finding good pizza in the DMV, and Stellina definitely is a player in the game here to check out~ Here's all that we got: Arancini Di Riso Napulella Pizza Gnocchi Funghi Porcini Tiramisu Bomboloni The crust on the artisan pizzas are really solid, so crispy with a delicious char flavor, combined with fresh toppings ~ Don't sleep on the apps, pastas, and desserts either, arancini is one of my all time favorite Italian appetizers, and this was super cheesy and flavorful the tiramisu was also light, airy, and a delicious way to top off the meal! read more

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I have been a loyal customer at this Stellina Pizzeria location for years, but yesterday's dinner was so disappointing that I feel compelled to share my experience. While I can't deny that the food quality was good, the service was poor--worse yet, it was unpleasant and downright disrespectful. We arrived early, around 4 PM, and placed a simple order: two kids' cheese pizzas, one margherita, and my usual chittarra de pesce (which I've always recommended in the past). My husband ordered a pizza with extra shrimp and a beer. When his pizza arrived, the shrimp was missing. The waiter, Neloy, casually told us they "forgot" and could just put the shrimp on top. There was no apology, and of course, adding shrimp after the pizza is cooked is not the same as having it baked in. After getting the corrected pizza--with shrimp awkwardly tossed on top--my husband ordered another beer. It was placed on the service counter and never brought to the table. The staff wasn't paying attention, and we even noticed one employee on their phone. We were the only table being served at that time, so there was no excuse. After waiting, my husband eventually got up and retrieved the beer himself because he wanted it with his food. A few minutes later, Neloy came over and--in Spanish--told my husband that he "shouldn't do that" because there were cameras in the restaurant and it "doesn't look good" for a customer to grab their own drink. No apology for failing to serve the beer promptly--just a scolding. I stepped in and explained that no one was paying attention, the beer had been sitting there, and we expected better service, especially since we were under the impression that gratuity would be automatically included. Neloy then informed us (again, without an apology) that they had suspended that practice. I finished my chittarra de pesce, but the experience had already been ruined by the lack of professionalism. When we got the bill, the waiter automatically added a 20% tip without asking--after telling us earlier that gratuity wasn't included. For poor and disrespectful service, this is unacceptable. I paid the bill without arguing, but I left feeling extremely disappointed. As someone who has supported this location for years, I expected better. This experience has seriously made me reconsider returning. read more

got two pizzas to split with my mama for a late Sunday lunch: the BRESAOLA & RUCOLA with shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, black pepper, oregano, cherry tomato, bresaola, arugula, goat cheese --- PHENOMENAL, I truly never had a pizza like it, this one's unique flavor combination transported me to the streets of italy! & a MARGHERITA with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, basil (really good but not my favorite) a cute, casual, no frills restaurant vibe read more

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It was satisfactory overall, but there are certainly better restaurants in the area. The pizza was quite doughy, and the crust was disproportionately thick compared to the amount of cheese and sauce. The drinks were average, and the service was decent. read more

Stellina Pizzeria is such a high quality restaurant in the busy district of Union Market that I don't know how it makes any money. Everything there is pretty spot on to more authentic Italian cooking, and I mean everything. Stellina seems to be crowded at night and weekends so maybe an earlier dinner is the best choice, reservations were easy online so no trouble there. The service here is way faster than expected, and extremely tentative. They'll fill your water actively and wipe tables in between plates, switch out silverware, and food comes out quick! The appetizers came out in about 10 minutes after ordering. For appetizers we ordered the Cuoppo Misto(mixed fried platter) & the Polpette Della Nonna(Meatballs). The Misto comes with shrimp, calamari, couple octopus pieces, onions, bell peppers and chips, a good mix. There were a ton of chips but that makes sense since they're the cheapest on the plate, but there was more than enough shrimp and calamari. The shrimp comes whole, head-on and all, so for those that like it, it's great. I wish there was slightly more octopus but that's about it. Everything there was fried perfectly, calamari is tender but not chewy, onions are sweet, bell peppers are fragrant, the chips were light and nothing was oily for us. The Meatballs were super tender, little on the blonder side so they likely just stewed in the tomato sauce which makes sense because the tomato sauce was SUPER meaty. I also like that it's served with pizza bread & burrata cheese. The bread is crispier and crunchier than just a crust since there's no toppings and it's great to mop up the sauce and cheese. The burrata adds a great soft creamy cold temperature and texture contrast, also flavor with the really milky clean taste on top. I would heavily recommend getting both dishes. For the mains, we shared a Margherita Pizza, the Chitarra Di Pesce & Lasagna Classica. I think Neapolitan Pizza should be eaten in-house right away because they're best when they're a literal minute out of the oven, that's definitely the case here. A solid Margherita pie, super chewy mozzarella, light naturally sweet tomato sauce, aroma dense olive oil and my favorite part: the basil. The basil here is for some reason more aromatic than other Neapolitan pies I've had. But, the pizza was probably my least favorite entree because the two pasta dishes were just that great! The Chitarra Di Pesce is a perfectly al dente squid ink pasta tossed in a seafood based tomato sauce. Gotta say, amazing deal with how much squid, shrimp and octopus is in the dish and they're all cooked perfectly! The sauce has the seafood brininess but not overpoweringly so and just amazingly balanced. The lasagna is super tender, can literally be cut with a spoon and still holds it's shape well. The meat sauce is super deep and rich with the tomato acidity pairing nicely, the pasta is tender to be cut easily but still toothsome and super cheesy sauce. I love the crispy edges on the lasagna. The two pastas are a must get and the pizza really is good, but in this case, just outshined by the pasta. Overall, 100% would return to Stellina if I was in the mood for a solid Neapolitan style pizza or even better pasta. I think they're able to shine more in cooking and service if you just take the time to sit inside rather than get take out. Definitely worth going if you're a DC local. read more

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Nice casual spot to pick up a pizza. The staff seem really chill and are friendly. We've been to their Virginia location a few times and really enjoy their food. It may be confusing why I'm rating this pizza 5/5 even though it was "okay". I think their more standard pizzas are phenomenal. Perhaps skip the cacio e pepe pizza. The dough itself was good as always, but it felt like the cheese overheated and may have gotten a gummy texture because of it. The pepper might also be pre-ground because it tasted very simply of pepper and wasn't very aromatic like freshly ground. The Parmesan flavor was really pleasant and went we with the charred crust. The big reason I like Stellina is it's traditional and modern at the same time. The dough itself is getting close to the softness of Neapolitan DOP but as a nice crisp you may not get in the almost overly soft Neopolitana. Always get the cannoli's. They are goooooood. read more

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