We stopped here to have dinner before a show at the Kennedy Center. It's a popular place for that reason since it's right across the street. It's super casual with quick service. Your order is taken at the counter, and your food is brought to you.There's inside dining as well as a good-sized patio. We each ordered our own pizza which was cut into 6 slices. We had the Margherita, and the Calabrese Pizza. Both were good. I would have liked more basil on the Margherita, but all-in-all, the pizzas were good. read more

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If you find yourself at the Kennedy Center or Watergate Hotel, this is one of the best food options in the immediate area. Many yelpers complain about the high priced yet underwhelming food offerings on the rooftop of the Kennedy Center and their café. Here the food is much better priced and the service is quick and attentive. You can come up to the counter and get some grab and go items, including gelato, or sit and order one of their menu options. Definitely recommend their fresh made pizza. Great spot to dine in without paying a ridiculous price. Plenty of alcoholic drinks on the menu and parking garage in the immediate area. If you sit outside, you can expect some sparrows and squirrels looking expectantly for a treat. Check out the informative photos to get you through the door. read more

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We were planning to attend a matinee show at the Kennedy Center. I found a blog article recommending Tazza Cafe over the in house KC restaurants. It is literally right across the street. There is parking in the Watergate complex building within steps of the restaurant, which is cheaper & quicker to exit than the KC lots. At Tazza, you walk up to the counter to place your order and pay, and they give you a table marker for when they bring out your food. It was a gorgeous day, so we decided to eat outside. The menu provided lots of choices, and they serve breakfast until 2:00 pm on weekends. We ordered the salmon and green apple salad, which was quite tasty. It is served in a toasted tortilla shell bowl. This place is low key. It is not inexpensive, but we had a very nice experience. read more

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I really enjoyed this spot and I will definitely return. It is just steps from the Kennedy Center. It's a fairly fast restaurant and that you order and find your seat. The food comes to you. I had the warm apple salad with salmon and the salmon was exactly what I needed. Followed up with gelato. I appreciated the service where I ordered. A surface professional there was excellent.- she gave me great advice. I paid in advance for the gelato. She remembered me and I was able to make it an Affogato with decaf coffee and it was amazing. We had about an hour to dine - which is generally very tight - but we were right on time without being rushed- Check it out for yourself !! read more

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Came here for lunch on a Wednesday at 12:30pm. Sat outside and it was not too busy but it wasn't dead either. I ordered the Southwestern Chicken Caesar salad, for here. After 30min it arrived in a a plastic to-go container with a single little cup of half-full dressing. It looked nothing like any of the pictures I saw online. I asked for the manager who asked "what can I do to fix this?" I said comp it so I can come back and have a proper experience here. He laughed and said he'd have to get the owner. The owner came out and asked me the same question. I gave him the same response--he shook his head and offered me gelato, or coffee--no man! So all in all, poor experience--with an opportunity to fix it but total refusal to. Had I. It been waiting 35min at that point, I would have been ok with a remake--but alas, nothij read more

Tazza Cafe - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A small but mighty place for a fresh and delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Foggy Bottom. From pizza to a selection of freshly made soups or a Mediterranean inspired meal, or just a coffee with a pastry or gelato, I've never had a bad meal at Tazza. Sun filled in the day and spotlessly clean, service is fast and efficient. Highly recommend! read more

LOVE Tazza! Great food and wonderful staff. My favorite is the cedar plank salmon, the hummus, the wings for my husband and the lentil soup for my grandchildren. read more

Tazza Cafe offers a rare food option near the Kennedy Center. One thing that I know many people grapple with is finding something that is quick, good, and not overly priced for the theater crowd. Tazza is it! Located in the Watergate Conplex and across from the steps leading to the Kennedy Center, this cafe offers a variety of options. They have breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, woodfired Neapolitan Pizza, Mediterranean dishes, and gelato. Service is fast and friendly. You can conveniently grab and go and take in the scenes of the waterfront or sit outside on their patio (watch out for pigeons). They've got some indoor seating as well. Overall, a fast and reliable spot for a pre or post Kennedy Center treat or meal. read more

Sweet little spot right across from the Kennedy Center. I never knew it was there! My friend and I met in the late afternoon/early evening for a bite before a performance and it was clear that many others knew about this place, even though we didn't. All of the tables were reserved, but a nice man (perhaps the manager) found us a spot at a table that wasn't actually reserved for a couple of hours from then. I had the kale salad and my friend had the margharita pizza. Both were really good. I admit my expectations were not high but they were exceeded. And considering the location, in the Watergate complex, the prices were very reasonable. I'm happy to know Tazza is there for future visits. read more

Stopped by before a Kennedy Center concert. Order at the register and they deliver to your table. Very good sandwiches and fresh/interesting salads. Generous sizes and cute atmosphere. Will try a pizza next time! read more

DC area is so spoiled with this chain of amazing cafes. The ingredients of the chicken salad is so clean. Everything we had was flavorful and just delicious. read more

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The best Mediterranean/Turkish food in DC area. I came here for business in Washington DC,during stay in Water Gate Hotel,someone recommended this place. I tried,and was excellent food service and ambiance.I definitely recommend to everyone to try this place either for lunch of dinner. read more

We grabbed take out from here on a busy Thursday night. We called ahead and the food was ready in 15 minutes as promised. Solid salad and surprisingly delicious brick oven pizza. Can't speak to the ambiance, as I didn't collect the food but I can absolutely recommend the food and service! read more

Yummy food! We split a sandwich which was enough so we could get delicious gelato! Reasonably priced for DC. Across the street from the Kennedy Center so great place to eat before a show, but do make reservations. Place order & pay at register then they bring food to your table, so quick service. Comfortable casual indoor seating & outdoor patio. Pleasant, friendly service. read more

A wonderful place to get dinner before seeing a show at the Kennedy Center. The Cafe is literally right next to the Kennedy Center and has very filling meals to keep you feeling full throughout the whole night. You order inside at the register and then pick a seat anywhere. They bring you your food once it's ready. It was a beautiful night so my friend and I chose to sit outside. We heard a loud bang that scared us nearly to death. For whatever reason there was a spontaneous firework show so we were treated to dinner and a show! I ordered the chicken and avocado Cobb salad. I don't eat dairy so I opted for a lemon vinaigrette instead of the ranch. The salad was a massive portion and everything tasted very fresh. The meals are a little pricey but it's in a great, quiet location and the portion sizes justify the price. read more

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Whether you are attending a Kennedy Center performance or not, this Foggy Bottom restaurant is worth the 5 minute stroll from the Metro stop. Pizzas rank with the best in town, and the rest of the reasonably priced menu -- salads, entrees, beverages -- measures up. Order at the counter and friendly staff delivers to your booth or table. Highly recommended! read more

i got an egg salad sandwich from the fridge because at least it was half the price of the $20 sandwiches on their menu. the bread was STALE and the egg salad had no seasoning -- not even salt or pepper. the addition of cucumbers, a blank slate for flavor, def didn't help. it's just one of those overpriced places that takes advantage of the lack of competition in the area read more

This is a go up and order, then they bring it to your table place. They have soft drinks, water and wine to drink. They have live music which is a nice touch to the very cool vibe of the place. I got the wood fired chicken BBQ pizza. The crust was not paper thin, but not thick either. Just the way I like it. It had a very generous amount of chicken, cheese and sauce. My wife go the Ham and cheese sandwich. It came with chips and a side salad. Everything at Tazza is fresh and cooked just right. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

A hidden gem on the beautiful Potomac waterfront. One of the few independently owned "corner cafes" just blocks from a subway (Foggy Bottom). Take a walk after your lunch or dinner around the Watergate complex and see a bit of history as well. Food is fresh and delicious - especially the pizza, coffee and gelato. and homemade soups of the day. read more

This restaurant is a gem. The food is fresh and delicious. The prices are fair for portion sizes that are plentiful and satisfying. And the staff is warm, attentive and efficient. The customer comes first at Tazza and whether a local who frequents the dining room or an out-of-town visitor grabbing a bite before a performance at the Kennedy Center, all are extended the welcome mat and treated to a lovely meal and experience! read more

Love love love this Cafè!!! Always welcoming, clean, best food around!!! Casual, homey, finger liking good!

Tried this place during Cherry Blossom Festival! Oh mannn!! Food was pretty good and outdoor seating area was AMAZING!!! Loved that European vibe! It was in such a nice location to feel that breeze Really loved lamb skewer. It was tender and not too gamey!! The only downside is it takes pretty long to get food. It took about 20-30mins to get our food . But overall service was great read more

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Solid spot for delicious coffee and a sample of creative pastries or brunchy bites. The pistachio latte is a hard pass for me - too sweet that overwhelms all semblance of pistachio. The regular latte is really good though. I found the croissants a bit stale, leading me to think that maybe they were from the day before or sitting around for a while. The hot breakfast sandos and summer faro bowl were both excellent, and I would totally do again. The place is crowded all weekend but it's open and airy, making it feel less crowded than it actually is. But it's noisy. On a nice day, the patio and nearby park are better alternatives. read more

Tazza has just about the best pizzas in the entire DC area, and great salads - Kale with lamb (or chicken or salmon) salad is my favorite. There are great soups and sandwiches and other hot dishes, and sweets. A lot of people remember this as a tasty bistro with a Mediterranean-food-focus conveniently located by the Kennedy Center, but I think it is a great place anytime, whether you want to have a quiet sandwich lunch outside or dinner by the piano inside (on Fridays), or just want to pick up a gelato after taking a walk along the riverfront . Menu is pleasantly varied but not overly ambitious. read more

Great food and desserts. We enjoyed eating out on the plaza and appreciated all the umbrellas for the tables. Our food came out very quickly. read more

Tazza Cafe is a lovely place to eat. The food, service and atmosphere is great! They have a live pianist on Fridays and Saturdays. The manger actually works with the staff and is very people oriented and friendly! The staff always greets you upon arrival. Their gelato is to die for, I love it. Thank you Tazza for all that you do read more

Warning: portions here are super large! Totally shareable!! This was the perfect spot to come for a meal and a glass of wine before seeing a show at the Kennedy Center. Our booth was spacious and comfy. My friend took me out for a belated bday celebration . You order up at the counter. Cal was very charming, funny and helpful. My friend got the veggie soup and we shared the spicy pizza and chicken shawarma. All were incredibly flavorful and delicious. The shawarma dish gave me 3 meals!!! Tons of chicken, I added more rice to my leftovers. Also, ordered some wine! We also tried the gelato and coconut cake. They were great... and we were stufffed!!! But in a good way. Will definitely come back to try a bunch more on the menu!! Soo many choices-- I don't think you can't go wrong! Enjoy! read more

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This was such a lovely little gem, from the outside it looks like a small quick bites type of place but there have a very extensive menu. I really enjoyed my soup and salad, and the staff was super friendly. It's the perfect stop to catch a bite to eat before or after a show at the Kennedy center read more

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Prior to a show at the Kennedy Center, my friend and I came here for a quick bite. We were sadly underwhelmed with the experience. One positive: the ambiance! I love the live piano player. Thé restaurant is tiny and very cute. The rest? Not so great. The food was unappetizing. I really didn't care for the rather expensive spicy chicken salad. The dressing was unappealing, the chicken was partly tough, and the presentation was pretty revolting. The soup had good flavor but was accompanied by bread that was completely untouched on one side and burnt on the other. My friend seemed to enjoy his lamb, but it was nothing special. Ordering at a counter is fine--convenient even. But the servers bring out your food without silverware. It's an unpleasant experience overall. The Kennedy Center, despite being one of the preeminent theater institutions in America, is sadly quite limited in its food options. Instead of going to Tazza, I'd encourage you to make a reservation a bit farther away and leave early enough to arrive to your show on time. This restaurant is not worth it. read more

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Great outdoor seating, good service and wide array of menu items. Perfect place to wine and dine before attending the opera at Kennedy Center, directly across the street. I frequent this place often before or after seeing performances at The Kennedy Center and the manager here does a fantastic job, he keeps it running very well. Great job! read more

If you're looking for a place to eat before or after a show at the Kennedy Center, try this place out. They are quick and courteous, and the food is delicious! Ambiance - A little small, but it is a café. There was a live pianist when we went. Customer Service - They were fast and courteous. I had asked if I could switch one of the items on the dish I ordered, and they were very accommodating. Food - Great portions! Everything was fresh and delicious. Overall, make this your pit stop if going to the Kennedy Center. You won't be disappointed. IG: Kim the Traveling Foodie read more

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A friendly, cozy place where freshness meets kindness, and every detail feels intentionally cared for. The food delights, the service embraces, and the setting uplifts-- while the prices, graciously, remain reasonable. The manager welcomes you in English, French, Spanish, and more-- with a warmth that transcends language. Sunny, southeast-facing seating, both indoors and out, offers a relaxed European vibe--perfect for savoring lamb skewers, Mediterranean salads, pizzas, sandwiches, desserts, and gelato, among other pleasures. On weekend evenings, the sound of live piano music fills the space-- bold yet beautiful, it weaves through the air with rhythm and presence, bringing warmth and character to an already peaceful setting. A quiet gem in the city--best enjoyed with a little planning. Reservations are gently encouraged. read more

Nice, unassuming cafe with great pizza, good salads and impressive desserts. We came here before going to see a show across the street at the Kennedy Center, which seems like a pretty popular thing to do. We came a bit earlier than most because we planned to take it back to our room with a balcony at the Watergate hotel where the view was better. Even though we didn't stay, we appreciated the ambiance. Outside and along the walls there was stacked wood for their wood-fired oven to make pizzas. The place wasn't fancy, but was also nice enough that you could imagine having dinner all dressed up before a show and not feeling out of place. The tables outside had a very European bistro feel along a treed street. We got two pizzas, a chicken avocado Cobb salad and two desserts. We got both meat-heavy pizzas: the atomica and the meat head. The atomica was better (and also spicy), but both had fantastic Neapolitan crust, which was light and chewy coming right out their wood-fired brick oven. Even the next morning, the pizza and crust were delicious. The Cobb salad was also yummy with actual grilled chicken breast with charred bits instead of the generically cooked cubes you often get. The sun-dried tomatoes and bacon rounded it out. The only real complaint was that everything was _very_ salty to the point at which my wife and I were still drinking water like crazy until lunch the next day. We also got a slice of pistachio and a slice of chocolate cake. The pistachio cake was phenomenal and a nice surprise we had later in the night. In fact, it was so good, my wife is thinking about getting one for her birthday. The chocolate cake was also good, but a bit too sweet and just less differentiated. read more

Soooo good! Fast and friendly service. Would recommend for anyone going to the kennedy center! Get there early because there are often reservations and it gets full fast read more

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I would recommend this as a great to go or pick up place. The pizza is some of the best that I've ever had but the breakfast, at least my omelette and toast was lackluster. The service wasn't terrible but there was confusion with my order. Everything worked out in the end. If the pizza wasn't as good as it was, I wouldn't return. read more

Perfectly situated across the street from the Kennedy Center, the cafe has salads, small plates, sandwiches and Neapolitan pizza. Stopped in around 6:30PM while the lanterns were on display at the REACH. We ordered quickly, got our number and found a table outside. There are tables with umbrellas and heaters. I don't think any of the heaters were on, but it was in the 40s and not too cold. Food came quickly, with the salad arriving first and then the pizza shortly after. You do have to get your own water, silverware and napkins, which I prefer to having to wait for service but they did bring plates and a few napkins when they brought out the pizza. I got a baby kale salad and while I loved the ratio of chickpeas and feta to baby kale, there was so much red pepper flakes sprinkled throughout the salad that I couldn't finish it. I love a little spice, but my nose was running and my mouth was on fire. A sprinkle it one thing...but this felt a little overwhelming. The caprese pizza was delicious. Hot, fresh, cheesy. I was surprised that this cafe could produce such a great pizza. Next time I got to the Kennedy Center, I'll be sure to stop here first! read more

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The food and atmosphere at Tazza Cafe is top-notch. My friends and I chose to dine here a hour and a half hour before the show started. We were luck to get a large table around 5:30pm with no reservation. The crowd came after we had arrived. Ordered food from the counter and it was delivered to our table in 10 minutes. The salad I selected had a filet of salmon. This was enough to hold me until after the show. I recommend this location for a pre-show meal before going to the Kennedy Center! Next time, I'm going to try the desserts. read more

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Extremely ignorant woman at counter. Got irritated that I asked an other customer if he was waited on. Rolled her eyes, and then rang the two of us out at two separate machines. By doing this, I now had to wait for my change since she assumed I was paying by card. Then got irritated when I asked if they took cash. Then, as we were seated at the counter, she scolded me for my back pack on the counter. Which I never would have minded moving if she weren't so rude a second time. read more

THE BEST place to go before a show at the Kennedy Center! I went to you before going to see dear Evan Hansen on Friday. It is so conveniently located that is hard to say anything bad about it. You order and pay at the cashier on the inside. You take a number and said that the table, even outside, and then they bring your food. And because you've already paid is very easy to leave quickly. I ordered the Chicken & Avocado Cobb Salad Mixed greens, seasoned roasted chicken, avocado, sundried tomatoes, crispy bacon, boiled egg, feta cheese with jalapeño yogurt dressing. It was the perfect size and price. read more

Tazza Cafe - Chicken & Avocado Cobb Salad with jalapeño yogurt dressing - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place to grab a bite before a show at the Kennedy Center (literally across the street). Fresh, Mediterranean-inspired salads, soups, pizzas and gelato to die for. The baked goods look beautiful but I've found them to be pretty dry. You place your order at the counter, they give you a number and bring you food to you. It's a cozy spot with more seating outside than inside so make sure you make a reservation on show nights otherwise you may not get a seat! read more

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