We absolutely love this place. What's not to love?! The BEST Old Fashions, a great wine list with helpful recommendations by the staff, and the food.... Oh, man the food. We've loved sharing the family style with friends and family. So we were psyched when they added the dinner for two option. My mouth waters when I think about that caponata. Everything we've tried, from the crudo, to the meatball, salads, the pizza (you've got to try the Johny Zaza), and dessert. Believe me, it's all worth the wait. Shout out to our favorite staff including Ana, Chad, and Ben ... all members or a great, hard working crew. read more

A bunch of our friends and neighbors continuously raved about Stracci pizza so I was totally intrigued. We went in on a week night and the place was surprisingly packed, both indoors and on the patio. But once we started eating, we understood why. Their buratta salad is one of the best I've ever tasted. I can tell each pizza is made with a lot of care because every bite was perfect. There was just the perfect amount of sauce and toppings on the pizzas. I am now one of those neighbors who tell others to go to Stracci Pizza. read more

Yum yum yum!!! This spot is super cute! Great for families, friends, dates ; overall a great spot. Came with a friend and enjoyed some wine. We started with the octopus that was phenomenal, WOW! The flavors are amazing. Cooked perfectly. Highly recommend. The tuna crudo was good, but nothing. Trust me on the octopus, soooo good!! We also shared the bianca. I love a good white pizza! Crust is made perfectly, crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They have a cool way of ordering, all thru the phone. Our server still came often to check in and make sure things were good. Cool system! Check them out. read more

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Unassuming pizza restaurant with amazing pizzas (the dough is phenomenal). Great drinks as well. Order using the QR code on your table. Park on the street; NOT in the lot across the street - they tow). read more

Stracci Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Everyone I know raves about this pizza place and I finally was able to try it out!! This is a small space so I see why it is constantly booked. Expect a wait before being seated. If you made a reservation (only for parties of 5-6), then everyone needs to be there first. You get a physical menu but you order everything through a QR code on the table. It is super convenient and the food comes out pretty quickly whenever you add items to your tab. We started off with the rosemary foccacia and the house salad. The salad was flavorful with peaches and blue cheese. The rosemary focaccia was pretty small but enough for 4 people. They do not give you olive oil, so you have to add that to your tab for extra if you need it. Now for the main reason we were here, the pizzas! We got the stracci and stracci Bianca. Stracci Bianca was a white pizza with no sauce but had the homemade stracciatella cheese. The Stracci had delicious tomato base with basil and the same straciatella cheese. We ended up getting a third pizza, the stracci with added hot honey and Calabrian chili, and boy that hit the spot!! Perfection!! I see why this place has such a prominent reputation. I will be back again and this time only try the pizzas with the tomato base because that was a real winner in my opinion. Oh, I almost forgot, I also tried the tiramisu! YUMM. You cannot go wrong with it but there are so many desserts on the menu that I have no doubt that they are all delish. read more

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Every time I come here it's a great experience! I try to get here by 5:30, because otherwise spots fill up inside quick, especially with it being colder now. I typically order a cocktail and a specialty pizza right away. QR codes available but servers are around to introduce the menu, clear your table, and answer any questions. Lovely place and honestly one of my favorites that I discovered in 2024. Can't wait to be back! read more

Stracci Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We came here on one of the hottest days of this last summer. We had heard that they have great pizza. So we got there before it opened to wait in line for a table because we heard the tables get filled quickly. When we got there, there was already a sizable line. We waited in the heat hoping we'd make it to a table. By the time we got to the front, they were already out of tables inside. They offered a table outside in front of the restaurant. Since we went there with our daughter, and we had waited in line, we accepted the table. The space was small with only a few tables. It looked like a makeshift area to accommodate a few more people. I was so hot, i was uncomfortable during the entire meal. We ordered a few items to share before the pizza: the salad, the chicken liver mousse and the meatballs. The meatballs were nice and tender. The salad had a lot going on with blue cheese, lots of nuts and some strawberries tossed in. I usually don't like a lot of cheese or nuts on my salad, but there was only one salad on the menu. It was lightly dressed, which I liked. We liked the chicken liver mousse the best. It was tasty, and it's an item we'd order again. We ordered The Johnny 'Za 'Za pizza. It was on the smaller side. The crust was crispy, but we didn't think it or the pizza overall was that flavorful. Thus we didn't think it worthwhile to order more. Nothing really stood out about the pizza, and it left us wondering why this place is so popular. As for the service, honestly, I was so focused on how hot I was the entire time, I'm not so sure how it was. I'm sure the pizza couldn't come out fast enough for me. I did think the tables were a bit close together. You could hear everyone's conversations as if they were sitting at your table. I do remember seeing the server out there at least once, but I can't remember if she came to our table to check on us or if she was just at the table next to us. When I asked my husband his opinions of the place, his reaction was pretty much like mine. It was so hot, he couldn't remember a lot of details. Most likely we will not be returning. There are many better pizza places to go, even in VA. Not even considering the heat, the outside tables out front didn't give a pleasant vibe. They felt like an after thought. read more

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Get here before they open if you want to grab a seat. We got the Focaccia bread as well as a pizza. Very bready pie but overall delicious. Different but would definitely come back. Meatballs were incredible. Focaccia is a must. Staff was nice and provided quality and quick service. read more

The hype about this place is pretty real. All the stuff about being the best in Northern Virginia might be true. We've been twice and each time its been worth it. Parking is kind of tough, probably better to stick to street if you can. Their online ordering system is a little different than most. They limit the amount of orders per time slot so you have to order earlier sometimes. We had tried a little bit of everything. We got the crudo (amberjack at the time), the focaccia, The Erminia, The Johnny 'Za 'Za, and the Tiramisu. They put finishing touches on your pizza when you check in which is a nice touch. Not a lot of waiting space inside but the staff are super nice. Both of our pizzas were very good. Not too heavy but topped well. The crusts were just how i like them. Crisp but fluffy. The Johnny 'Za 'Za was our favorite because of the sausage and a good amount of stracciatella. The focaccia was some of the best I've had anywhere in the area. The crudo tasted bright and fresh. The Tiramisu was a decent size and not too sweet. Our next visit I made sure to get a lot more focaccia and we also tried the Brooklyner that had Calabrian Chili, Honey and Pepperoni which was also really good. Definitely worth a trek out and it also looks like it would be a great date night spot too. Great vibe inside the restaurant. read more

Came here with a reservation for dinner but still waited ~15 min before being seated. Service was great! The server was able to answer questions and give recommendations. Everything we ordered was very good, and I ordered some more bread and tiramisu to take home. Will definitely be back. read more

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Finally got in! There's always a wait to get in here. They only take reservations for parties of 5+ and unlikely to get a reservation at all if it's for this coming Friday or Saturday. Not open for lunch on any day. Make sure to check their hours! Sooo the pizza was very good, but I personally don't think it meets the hype. I ordered the Brooklyner. All ingredients were fresh, but I didn't think anything realllyyyy stood out except for the integrity of the crust. Still a must visit. One of the best in the area for sure. I just wouldn't stamp it as the best. Highly recommend the almond gelato dessert. read more

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My husband and I just moved to the area and have been exploring restaurants nearby. Pretty sure we just found our new favorite pizza spot!! Stracci pizza is sooo good! I think the crust is what makes it special. We look forward to trying other dishes here but will definitely be back for more pizza!! read more

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Off the bat, I just wanted to say that this was one of my favorite food experience in the DMV area and that my friends and I were all very impressed with everything we ordered. I personally would highly recommend checking Stracci Pizza out for their phenomenal Roman-style pizza. We stopped by around 6:30 this past Thursday evening and had to wait about 20 minutes before we were seated outside. It was the last day of warm weather of 2023 (probably, but I could be very wrong) so sitting outdoors was perfect with the lightly breezy weather. Our server was really nice and he was able to talk through weekly specials and give us suggestions. You can order through your phone via Toast. For pizzas, we highly recommend topping all your pizzas with garlic. CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE - 9 One of my friends has never tried chicken liver before so my other friend described it to be an acquired taste, a bit like eating a "bag of nickels". I am inclined to agree, but I grew up eating chicken liver and love it. We all loved it. Each order comes with four pieces Carta di Musicas (crispy Sardinian crackers). While we were waiting for our pizzas (which does take awhile), we had some of the mousse and crackers to fill us up. However, we'd recommend saving some of the mousse and enjoying it with the crust of your pizzas, which was actually a lovelier pair. THE FANCY FUNGHI - 22 This was quite possibly one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. It's a creamy white sauce pizza without being too heavy. There was a variety of different mushrooms and black truffle (and truffle oil?) that were so, so earthy and flavorful, mixed with the taleggio cheese and quince (thick and sweet jelly made from the fruit?) that was just a mind-blowing combination. The four of us were blown away by this pizza, and the cherry on top was the thin slices of garlic that was topped generously. This was so, so, good and definitely my favorite pizza. I'm a bit sad that this is just this past week's special, but glad to have stumbled on it. THE BROOKLYNER - 19 This red sauce pizza was so yummy, and it was generously topped with pepperoni and sausage, along with stracciatella and ricotta cheeses that added a creamy and fresh flavor to each bite. Again, the garlic is a must here. The Calabrian chili mixed with the sauce(?) was sweet and added more depth to the overall pizza. I'd highly recommend this pizza! Very, very good and the ingredients are really fresh. THE JOHNNY 'ZA 'ZA - 18 This was the third pizza we had, so by then, I wasn't as hungry. I still thought the pizza was good, but it didn't hit me as hard as the first two. Still, it's a great option since each slice is topped generously with sausage and stracciatella. If you're a fan of red onion, there's lots of that there, too. Overall, great pizza, but after the first two, I wasn't as impressed. CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE - 9 Dessert is a must and because of our very positive experience with the starter and three pizzas, we decided to try a dessert here as well. Sadly, they were out of the Marcona Almond Tart that our server recommended, but this cake was pretty good. It was a bit too heavy for me, but the hazelnut flavor was strong and the chocolate was rich. The maple cinnamon whipped ricotta was creamy and went well (texture and flavor) with the cake. My friends enjoyed this more than me (they have bigger sweet tooths by far), so definitely recommend! I walked into Stracci Pizza with the "not too hungry and will probably only eat a slice of pizza or two because how good can it be" attitude, and left super satisfied. We will definitely be back because the pizzas were so good. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of their pizza options here, and I hope to try their other pizzas next time. We are looking forward to when the fancy funghi pizza will return (please consider making it a regular pizza on the menu). read more

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Best pizza outside of Italy. Seriously. The atmosphere is a little condensed, but the food is wonderful and sitting next to new friends isn't so bad! read more

We really love stracci pizza but probably wont be back inside the restaurant again since you have to use a QR code to order your food and beverage. The food is so good but the code cheapens the experience. It feels like you're at a Pizza Hut. COVID is over, but you wouldn't know it there. read more

Worth the hype! It's a great pizza place, small and intimate. The brooklyner pizza was the perfect amount of fluffy and crispy pizza. The meatballs came out on a skillet which was perfect and they stayed hot the whole time. Can't wait to go back in the summer! read more

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Best pizza outside of Italy. Worth the wait. Friendly, personable service. Great neighbor vibes.

Stracci holds a special place in our hearts - when we lived in Arlington we went once a month at least! The staff are so kind, the pizzas are delicious, and the cocktails are incredible. One of the very best! read more

Great food and great atmosphere! We had a group dinner here on a Saturday night. It was extra busy but we had a reservation and were seated on time. The restaurant is small. Very very small inside with quite a few people cramped into the small space it is incredibly loud. So it can be hard to converse with guests, but otherwise it has a very cozy and cute vibe. The food is interesting at first read but don't shy away, we tried four pizzas, meatballs, salad, and three dips with focaccia bread, plus dessert using the familigia menu item. It's highly worth the money. At 37 bucks per person it's more than enough food. We had six people and still needed to go boxes. The Brooklyner pizza is their most popular and I do recommend that one and the prosciutto with their stracci cheese are the top choices. Their meatballs are interesting but truly not the best thing there. For me they're way too soft and served cold but in a hot skillet that does not heat up the meatball, but the flavor is there. Drinks are meh so I recommend wine which truly pairs better with the menu anyways. read more

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The pizza was crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. Service was attentive and polite. The inside is welcoming and clean. Place was packed on a Tuesday and that's speaking volumes for the establishment. Definitely would come back! read more

Came here with my date Saturday night around 8pm and saw that the outside sitting patio was full. We went inside to see the hostess who told us that the wait time was 20-30 minutes for our party of two. We gave her a cell phone number to be added to the waiting list, and received a text message shortly letting us know we were on the wait list and included a link to check on the status of our table. Upon clicking on that link, we found out that we were 9th on the waiting list and that there were 11 parties in total waiting. We decided to go back to the car and wait there for the text that our table was ready before heading back as the only waiting areas seemed to be either on the sidewalk next to the seated dine-in patrons, or at the standing bar tables on the side of the restaurant. About 20 minutes later, we received a text that our table was ready, and headed back to the restaurant where the hostess asked if we wanted to have a table inside the restaurant or outside. We opted to be sat outside as it was a nice and cool night. The outside seating area off to the side of the restaurant had cute string lights hung over a few wooden picnic tables. Upon seating, there was a QR code on each table where you place your food and drink orders, as well as pay your tab when you're ready. The ordering process was really simple and straightforward, and our server brought us water in a flip top glass bottle shortly after being seated. We ordered the rosemary focaccia, a salad, 3 Stracci pizzas, and a tiramisu. An order of the focaccia bread came with 4 pieces, drizzled in olive oil and sea salt, and was a good portion for both of us to share (think: bread basket portion). The salad came with the right amount of vinaigrette dressing that wasn't overpowering, and was the perfect size to share without being too filling (after all, we did have 3 pizzas + dessert to look forward to!). About 15 minutes later, our 3 Stracci pizzas (topped with Stracciatella cheese, tomato, basil and olive oil) came out. The pizzas were perfectly crispy (not burnt) and very tasty; they're made Roman style with olive oil incorporated in the dough, and the final product is rectangular shaped with a thin crust. We ended up finishing 2.5 pizzas, leaving just enough room for tiramisu, which was delicious! The delicate flavor of mascarpone contrasted well with the robust taste of the espresso and cocoa powder in the dessert - very well-made! The service at Stracci was excellent; the friendly servers checked on us every so often to ensure we placed our orders before the kitchen closed, and to clear away used dishes/utensils to make more space on the table. Overall, we both thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and will definitely be coming back for more pizza next time! read more

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This place was pretty good. They put us in a nice little hut outside of the restaurant on a cool winter evening with heaters. The beers were good coming from a New Yorker. The pizza is above average so I was very surprised. I would definitely go here again. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a good pizza ever since New York and this place did not disappoint! The pizza dough was soft yet crispy but in a good way that it held its shape. The brooklyner was my favorite as the honey added the perfect amount of sweetness to the savory goodness. We also got the focaccia which was delicious as well. I recommend making reservation because this place was popping and we resorted to takeout as we were in a time crunch. 10/10 recommend and I rate it same tier as New York l'industrie pizza read more

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Stracci Pizza is located in the cute Alexandria neighborhood of Del Ray. The pizza here was very unique and quite tasty! The Erminia pizza was good but it was VERY spinach tasting so be warned. The crust was airy yet crispy and was a decent size. Two people could easily share 1 pizza and 1 app. The restaurant itself was very clean and the service was solid. It has both indoor and outdoor seating! Definitely recommend making a reservation here if possible, I arrived slightly before it opened and there was a long line! read more

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ION KNOW WHO THEY HAVE BACK THERE IN THE KITCHEN BUT YES, YES AND YESSSSS!!! Y'all have a new customer for sure. I went right as they opened and there was a line so, I got my vittles to-go. Top 2, not 2!! I went in with the meatballs first and when I tell you, that they should be renamed "amazeballs" they should. They were so moist I had to ask myself what ever did they put in them cause good GOD they were just that good. The Za is next level, so fresh, hot, yummy and delicious on purpose!!! The Su was good, different for sure and I prolly won't get it again but that's okay cause the food is top notch! This place packs a punch, there is in and outdoor seating... sooo very cute and the staff was sweet and accommodating, although they were packed the lovely bartender answered all my questions. Y'all have a new customer & I can't wait to sing y'all's praises the next time someone asks me for a pizza recommendation!!! Thank you for an unforgettable Friday night Stracci-- y'all did that!!! read more

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Tried the margherita pizza here and I really enjoyed it. The fresh basil on top gave it a nice pop of flavor. Tomatoes tasted sweet and the mozzarella was creamy and rich. Crust was on the thinner side but still had a good chew. The place itself is casual and good for a quick meal. Service was friendly, no complaints at all. Definitely recommend if you like simple, classic pizza done right. read more

Stracci Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Holy moly, was this everything I had hoped for. TLDR - lovely ambiance, STELLAR food, can't wait to go back. They're doing everything right. Although you order online via QR code after being seated, our server - Jameson or Jackson, I'm so sorry I can't remember which ! - was so hands on and made us feel really taken care of and explained everything to a tee. He kept an eye on us, knew what dishes were coming next, he timed our courses expertly and we never felt rushed or like an afterthought. For drinks we ordered the seasonal cocktail - a gin and campari drink with blood orange. I am a huge negroni fan and this was like it's fun younger cousin - had the juniper depth from the gin, the bitterness from the campari, but balanced with some fizz and citrus and was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Lambrusco which was fantastic and I always welcome seeing on a menu ! It was the perfect bright red wine with a bit of fizz, perfectly chilled to offset our meal. We started with the hamachi crudo special, which was amazing. Thinly sliced hamachi with ikura beads on top, and I loved the juxtaposition of the briny sea flavor mixed with the grassy olive oil. Sometimes crudo feels overpriced and falls flat, but this was so thoughtful and flavorful. We also got the chicken liver mousse - something we both always gravitate towards - and it did not disappoint. Intensely savory, but balanced, the fresh greens and cherries on top were just roll your eyes back delicious. It is perfect split for 2, especially with pizzas on the way, but if I were with a group I would say order one for every 2 people. Do you have 5 in your party ? Order 3. It's THAT good. For pizzas we went with the 3 cheese & 'chovy, and the Brooklyner (pepperoni & sausage with calabrian chile and honey). Both were delicious - but the 3 cheese and anchovy pizza really shined. The salsa verde (don't get scared off - think brighter pesto) was a star of a counterpart for the salty anchovies, and paired with that cheese ?! I was so excited to try the fermented crust and it's clear they know what they're doing here. Perfectly crisp on the bottom, chewy and doughy and soft on top. I know I will dream of this pizza in days to come. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and I loved what they did with the upstairs - instead of two tops bumping chairs into each other, they have a bar overlooking the restaurant and out the big windows which I would love to sit at again. We love to sit at the bar most places we dine just the two of us, and this was the best of both worlds to be in the dining room but with our own little spot. Small candles and plants dot the overhang, and it is so romantic to sit next to your guest and have lots to look at. We noted how every staff member - from the hostess to runners were all really warm and attentive. We were stuffed - for reference with our order we ended up taking 4 slices home (perfect situation IMHO), but needed a little sweet treat so the mini cannoli was ordered. I must admit, I usually can take or leave a cannoli, but this one changed my mind ! Strong chocolate flavor in the beads on the outside, and an incredible caramel in the center. Again, I will think about that cannoli. We cannot wait to come back ! I am here visiting from LA, and looking around the dining room at both happy staff & happy diners made me wish this place could pick itself up and transport itself to be my neighborhood spot. Folks of Del Mar - you are lucky lucky people to have such a thoughtfully curated and executed place in your backyard. read more

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This might be my all time favorite pizza! Everything you eat at Stracci is very high quality ingredients prepare perfectly. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also fantastic. The service is amazing. I've never been disappointed at Stracci's read more

We have been coming here for over three years - every time, it's a great experience with welcoming staff. The weekly pizzas are often the draw but the starters are excellent. Those prawns! And if they happen to be running a main - like lasagna - try it! And I really appreciate the care they put into the salads. Every season, the salads are delicious and fresh and interesting; not a side thought at all. Delicious desserts too. Bonus if you are a wine drinker - seriously great wine selection here too. Totally recommend. read more

We sat in the rain outside due to the early crowds but they offered us an umbrella and the food was so good that the rain was not a bother.

We went with a salad, the Erminia and the Brooklyner. The salad was too sour and had too much dressing for me. The Erminia was just okay. But the Brooklyner was really what elevated my experience. Both pizzas had a crunch that I always try to achieve with reheating my usual chain pizzas. The toppings were plentiful, and the glaze of the Brooklyner provided the perfect balance of sweet and savoy. I need more. Service was informative and nice. The ambiance was dark and quaint. The parking lot across from the restaurant is private and we saw cars get towed. Please opt for street parking. read more

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Stopped in recently, fun spot. The meatballs were amazing, winter citrus salad very refreshing with nice texture from pistachios. The pizza is a nice Roman style, crispy and light crust but still fluffy. The Bianca is plain in the best way - you get to really taste the quality of the stracciatella and crust along with good olive oil. The brooklyner was good, but my least favorite of the three. Favorite was the Johnny Zaza with sausage, onion, garlic, stracciatella, oregano crema. Also tried the desserts - all strong. Favorite surprisingly was the tiramisu - it was light and more cream focused vs coffee flavors. The chocolate was good but great for chocolate lovers - a bit rich for me. The olive oil cake was nice, not heavy. read more

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Man, I hate giving bad reviews, and if you look at my record, I give more four and five star reviews than I give three or less. Here, I'm being nice! This restaurant is in our neighborhood and we heard good things from several neighbors. THEY WERE WRONG. The indoor section is small and noisy...very noisy. We should have eaten outside, but it had rained earlier and more rain was in the forecast. We had to scan a QR code, enter credit card information and "establish an account" to even place an order. All this POST COVID! So now, they have our credit card information (or their third-party app does!). Our appetizer (four meatballs) had to be sent back because they were cold. I felt bad at first, until the table next to ours complained about cold meatballs too! The replacement meatballs were delicious. A few minutes later, our pizzas arrived. The cheese on both pizzas was COLD! WTF! We asked one of the staff about the situation (because this was our first visit) and she tried desperately (I hope) not to sound pretentious when she said "we put the cheese on after taking the pizza out of the oven because WE FEEL it's best for preserving the integrity of our freshly made stracciatella (cheese)! We had more apologies from two or three staffers than is normal...but even the apologies were cold. I wasn't impressed and while my wife and son were happy enough that they'd go back, but they're not dragging me with them. I'll wait until the next restaurant takes a run at this property. Three or four have been in this space since we've been in this neighborhood (18 years)! read more

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It's official, I'm DONE! I've found it! I've found my all time perfect 10/10 pizza! Not only is the pizza crazy good but the service and atmosphere is so special. Jackson waited on us all three times(so far) and he's delightful! He explains the ingredients perfectly, poetically almost! It feels like fine dining because they care so much. Oh!!!! Whoever picks the music is my favorite person ever!! So romantic read more

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Stracci continues to be the gem of the Del Ray neighborhood dining scene and the best pizza in the DMV area. For any lactose-intolerant friends, their 24-month Parmigiano-Reggiano is certainly lactose-free. If you get that and ask for no stracciatella, you will be on your way to cheesy bliss with no issues (quite literally). In a recent dining experience, I didn't know to ask for no stracciatella and they remade the pizza for me...now that is hospitality. It's certainly worth the wait for dine-in! read more

Best pizza in the DC area. First time doing sit down and the service and experience was amazing. Have heard people from out of state recommend it and I couldn't agree more. read more

Stop using QR codes and demanding credit cards as soon as you sit down. This is a great restaurant with particularly good pizza. We get take out all the time and we live in the neighborhood. We recommend it highly. BUT, we are particularly turned off by the restaurant's policy to use QR codes to order, which requires you, UP FRONT, to lay down a credit card. This ruins the vibe completely and cheapens the experience. Stop doing it. There is no excuse. read more

My mom and I had an AMAZING meal at Stracci coming back from Baltimore on a Friday night. Stracci is very highly regarded for their Roman style pizzas, high quality ingredients, and authenticity (they are considered one of the best pizza places in NOVA). With that being said, they do have long wait times, especially on busy nights. Stracci doesn't have a reservation system in place and you must show up in-person to get your name on a waitlist or you can order takeout. I called in advance (7:30pm) and was told to expect an hour to an hour and fifteen minute wait for a table of two. When we arrived the wait time hadn't changed, but we decided to take a chance and put our names on the list. I received a text around 9pm that our table was ready and we were seated on the upper level of the restaurant. You can order drinks and some small plates while you wait for your table. The interior has a warm, inviting atmosphere that provides for a lovely dining experience. The service is prompt and very friendly. The ordering system is not typical, you start a tab on your phone via a QR code, is different but convenient. Now for the food! We ordered the eggplant caponata, chicken liver mousse, the Brooklyner pizza, and the Three Cheese n' Chovie pizza. The pizzas are all Roman style, served on a thicker, airy, focaccia like dough. The eggplant caponata and chicken liver mousse were PERFECT starters for our meal! The focaccia served with the eggplant caponata was brushed with high quality olive oil and sea salt and paired perfectly with the flavors of the eggplant. The caponata had large chunks of flavorful eggplant with pine nuts and capers, not too heavy either! Now my mom and I both agreed the chicken liver mousse stole the show. While not super expensive, this was a luxurious appetizer. The mousse itself was super creamy and rich with great flavor complimented by the cherry mostarda and mustard seed. The salted crackers served with it were light and crunchy, pairing well with the texture of the mousse. The pizza arrived next and it was warm, served right out of the oven! The three cheese n' chovy was a white pizza with Sicilian anchovies, stracciatella, ricotta, pecorino, salsa verde, and garlic. The high quality anchovies with the salsa verde, which reminded me more of a pesto, paired harmoniously with the cheeses. The hand-made stracciatella cheese was to die for, so luscious and rich! Both my mom and I were blown away with the high quality of the anchovies and the bold flavor the pizza carried. The brooklyner was a red based pizza that offered lots of intense, but complimentary, flavors with pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, stracciatella, Calabrian chiles, and honey. The chiles added an element of heat while the honey offset the spiciness of the chiles by adding a subtle sweetness. The pizza had ample amounts of meats and cheeses. This is a must order if you come here! Overall all the food blew us away. We left more than satisfied with our experience and determined it was 100% worth the wait. Stracci is a great establishment offering a nice selection of appetizers and pizzas! The quality of the ingredients and unique combination of flavors is really what made this meal stand out. Every single thing we ordered was different from the next, with their own flavor profiles. The service is super friendly and accommodating. They are really on top of things and pay attention to details to provide their diners with the best experience. The ambiance is great and perfect for a nice dinner. The location is super cute too, as it is off of a residential area. wish they could come up with a better, more efficient reservation system, considering how popular they are. All in all, this meal was astonishing and I would highly recommend dining at Stracci if you are in the area! read more

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Omg I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Everything was delicious and service was great. Eggplant appetizer: 4.5/5 - the focaccia was great the dip was cold if you like cold appetizers it's very good. Meatballs: 5/5 - moist, delicious, 4 pieces, taste is on point. Would order again and again. Pizza: the brookylner - 5/5: if you're feeling some pepperoni and sausage they don't skimp here. The burrata was delicious and every bite was crunchy and interesting. They didn't burn or overcook like other pizza places. Olive oil cake: 4.5/5: cake was dense but as moist as olive oil cake can get. The blood orange was a nice citrusy touch, and the whipped ricotta topping was so good and helps moisten the taste. read more

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Saw this place online and wanted to give it a try with my girls. Service was alright, waiter was nice but all the ordering was done online which left it kinda hard to ask questions with the food and the drinks. Although we did wait over an hour for a table and we got there right when they opened. We had to SCREAM to talk to each other, and could really barely hear each other.The drinks were NOT it. Bitter, hard to drink, not enough flavor & watered down. $16 for a drink I took two sips of and my waitor didn't even notice. Food was hit and miss. The appetizers were phenomenal. Pizza was not great, and we skipped on desserts. I wouldn't recommend, but overall it was ok. read more

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