6 Stars I don't usually write reviews directly after I eat. Some times the ITIS can manipulate the review. I usually let that b marinade for a few days. But, this one, this one was really inspiring! So this review comes to you LIVE: pre-digestion I've ran into Vace's online in my usually browsing through Yelp and was just curious. How have I never heard of this 4 star 100+ review Italian shop. Point 1: This place is hidden! Ever heard of Miller Avenue in Bethesda? Of course you havent - unless you have previously been to Vace's , a small beer and wine store, or a hidden Capital One Bank. You have not heard of Miller. Point 2: I decided to call in a carry-out order and thankfully I did. The estimate for a pizza and a sandwich was 30 minutes. Granted this was smack dab in the middle of lunch time, it made me a little curious. But I feel that the lengthy time was attributed to how much care they took in making me that pizza pie. The ingridients were spread evenly throughout and the curst was just (*kisses clammed up hand into opening of hand*) Buenisimo! Good things come to those who are patient. Vace's Pizza= Good things. What pizza did I order? Their large which starts out at a reasonable 9.50 without any toppings. Then the toppings are kinda confusing because they offer premium toppings like ricotta salata and pine nuts. I tell you - this is simply one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. It is SO GOOD. I got mine with pancetta and basil. Totally freakin' clutch. SO GOOD! Point 3: They also have sandwiches with their fresh deli meats. I got a Turkey Sandwich on their HOUSEMADE focaccia which is soft and dense and flavorful. The Turkey sandwich was 5.25. No, I'm not pulling your fettucine here- 5.25! Point 4: Of course- this place is a small Italian Delicatessan that sells specialty Italian ingredients. They don't have any seating so you're gonna have to take it out. That said, they make their own pastas and have frozen lasagnas and sauces. Judging by their pizza and sandwich- it has to be awesome. I got some frozen spinach pasta cheese cappeltilini (sp?). I'll update my review once I've had it. I also got some of their frozen marinara, some grissilini, and other little Italian knick knacks. Point 5: I'm so excited by this place. It is a crime of humanity that I have not known about how awesome it was before. Pizza on the Bishopian Scale of Flavor Cominations: 12.0 Totes read more

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The one star is for the convenience of the location. I hate to leave a bad review on pizza but how can you mess up pizza?! This is the second time I ordered cheese pizza that barely has any cheese on it. My kid was starving and wanted a slice of cheese pizza while we were out running errands. Did not notice there wasn't any cheese on the pizza until we got home. I called to let them know and they asked me to come back with the pizza but it's not worth my time to go all the way back while my kid was hungry. I recommend you check your pizza (even when buying by the slice) before you leave. I would think that cheese on a cheese pizza is a given?! If I wanted bread with sauce, I would of ordered bread sticks. Too many pizza spots around to be messing up cheese pizza. read more

Vace - Cheese pizza with no cheese - Delis Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Delicious crispy pizza. I love the mushroom pizza, but they're all really tasty. They also have Sicilian delicacies!

Simply put, best overall pizza I've ever had. I live in FL and stopping here is a must when in DC/MD area.

Nice little carry out and Italian market with decent pizza. I'd give the pizza a grade of a C. Would I return??? Probably not. I've had better. read more

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One of the better pizza options in the Montgomery county area. Ordered a large with extra sauce and half with extra cheese. Sauce is on top of cheese which is a bit different than normal. Good layer of cheese, tangy, flavorful sauce, and quality dough with soft and crispy crust. Dough is almost pastry crust like so it may be a bit more crumbly than other dough but still good. Ingredients are quality so you don't feel greasy or miserable after eating it. Also had the white spinach pizza in the past and it was very good. This is coming from someone who normally doesn't eat white pizza. Customer service was friendly when picking up the pizza. Took about 20-30 minutes from time of calling in on a Saturday afternoon until it was ready for pickup. Check it out if you are in or near Bethesda! read more

Being from the New York area, I am always looking for good places to find sandwiches in the DMV. Thought the sandwich here was delicious, and also great value. Pizza was pretty good as well. I will definitely be back anytime when I'm in the area read more

Hate to give this review but honestly the last time we got pizza it was not very good. Not enough cheese, lots of sauce, minimal toppings and the crust was rock hard. Not to mention the pizzas were burnt somewhat (over cooked and dry). Cardboard like. We have gotten pizza from them before and I don't remember it being this low level of quality. Unfortunate because it's a neighborhood spot and maybe even family owned? read more

Delicious, authentic Italian pizza / pasta spot with no frills and a variety of Italian food.

First time experiencing Vace - found a space in front. Loved the pre-packaged frozen meals, chose eggplant for later. Ordered an Italian sub, scooped out, and the works - so excited. Got home and couldn't even take a first bit - the bread was soooooo hard, cut the roof of my mouth. Had to microwave to get it soft enough - awful. The sub didn't have a lot of meat. Other elements, lettuce, tomato, onions, etc, were not noticed at all. Please charge me more or offer an up-charge so that my once-and-awhile sub is unfreakin' amazing!!! This was an D-, would have been an F, except for the staff - very accommodating and eager to help. Wow, thought I found a gem - also went next door to get a bottle of wine while the sub was being prepared. Convenience was perfect! We'll see about the eggplant...I'm so very hopeful read more

A disappointing sandwich. The bread was very stale and hard. The quality of the fillings was average. That said, the provolone is cut a little too thick. The sandwich construction however was very poor. First, the lettuce was not shredded, as it should be in any Italian deli sub, so the texture and mouth feel were completely off. Second, the meat and cheese was just slapped onto the bread rather than folded into the roll. This also negatively impacts texture and mouth feel, creating an underwhelming experience. Finally, the dressing was sprinkled on, at best, effectively removing a key flavour from the dish. I am sure someone in the business knows what a sub should be. They should get into the store and institute some quality control measures. read more

Best pizza around, fresh ingredients. lots of interesting pastas in the freezer, wines on the shelves, and misc Italian goodies. Sfogilatella is wonderful. Everything is good. 25 years of happy shopping and eating in this family. read more

I should have read S.C.'s review from October of this year before ordering. The meatball subs were so disappointing. At first, I thought I was imagining things when I unwrapped my sandwich, noticed the lack of heft, and took a bite. I took a few more bites, trying to ignore the sinking feeling of disappointment until I was prompted by my dining companion to check. Both of our sandwiches did not have full meatballs. The last time we ordered, it was brimming with protein and it was delicious. This time, each half of a sandwich barely contained a full meatball. In fact, each half had one meatball sliced in half! (See pictures.) It barely tasted like meatballs. On top of that, our Italian sandwiches were lacking olive oil and vinegar or that Italian sandwich dressing which makes the sandwich. The sandwiches were dry. We were also disappointed with the service. We paid for our six sandwiches and were handed a bag with four. Thankfully, the cashier gave us our two meatball sandwiches before we walked out. read more

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Worst goofy ass sandwich of my life -- stale, hard bread; 1/2 a sad, brown, lettuce leaf; hardly any filling (turkey & cheese). Ended up wasting my money and throwing it out. Subway would've been better (that's saying a lot!) and cheaper. read more

Best pizza in town. Took me a while to find it but worth the wait. The most authentic italian pizza and traditional food available as well. They also sell fresh pasta and Italian gourmet ingredients. read more

Great place to get a slice in Bethesda. Slices are affordable for high schoolers and pizza tastes amazing.

I was raised in Italy and when we came to this country Vace was the only place that had Nutella!!!Thats so long ago. They carry things from Italy , have a great selection of pastas for those that don't know or don't feel like cooking. It is our family go-to for pizza. It's not pizza napolitana more Northern like Milano or Turing. It's delicious. I don't think they have changed the prices in 30 years. Seriously a large cheese is $13. I tend to go to the Conn Ave one more but Bethesda also has everything. Do not miss the onion pizza. Everything here is amazing read more

Picked up a pizza yesterday and when I got home. I discovered it didn't have any cheese. I was pretty surprised so I called the store and asked and was rudely told, "The cheese is under the sauce. We always put sauce on top unless the customer requests otherwise." Bern a patron for years and this is total B.S. Customer service is abysmal here. You're bound to make mistakes at a high-volume restaurant but you should own up to them and don't gaslight the customer, Won't be coming back. read more

Their basic cheese pie is sooo good .. I have yet to find another place in the area that tastes better. Also they put sauce over the cheese and it's amazing! Their caprese with fresh tomatoes is also very good I highly recommend it read more

Long time Vace's patron. It's my favorite pizza in the area. This is NOT a heavy cheese pizza; if you're looking for tons of gooey cheese, go somewhere else. I love that the sauce is on top. The sauce is so fresh and clean. It's minimalistic and delicious. We always buy the cracked Sicilian green olives to eat with it. I also love the white onion pizza, but you may want to roll down your windows on the drive home because it is INTENSELY onion-y. I'm also a fan of the subs, but I like to get extra dressing, otherwise the bread can be dry. Both the pizza and subs are very reasonably priced. My only complaint, and the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5, is that sometimes the pizza is wet and greasy in the center. It's been going on for a couple of years and I'm not sure if the oven isn't quite hot enough or what, but it's definitely an issue that they need to look into! read more

The heavy set girl tonight tried to say I didn't order 2 slices of cheese pizza with the rest of my order. Then instead of re-ringing the order, she decided she wanted to argue in front of customers because she said I didn't order because I was on the phone. She sho nuff heard me say TO ADD A TIP though while I was on the phone. I get that my shade isn't always welcome in these establishments like VACE but what can I do except spread the word. Good job lady....slow claps for you and how weird you are thinking you got the victory tonight. Girl bye. read more

The meatball sub was recommended by the cashier, but was quite bland and overpriced. The spinach and cheese empanada was also bland and a little tough, maybe it wasn't fresh and was sitting there for a while. I wouldn't try either of those again. The spinach focaccia was good, best item we tried was the beef empanada. Both would be worth getting again. If we do end up returning, which I'd like to because it's an authentic Italian carry out, I'd want to try the Italian cold cuts and pizza. There are a couple (maybe 3) free parking spots for Vace which is a nice bonus in downtown Bethesda. read more

Vace is a type of Italy pizza place in downtown Bethesda Maryland. And they serve only pizza

Amazing little Italian store that makes the best pizza in the area. Also highly recommend the stuffed cherry peppers. Frozen lasagna was ok. Fresh pasta is fantastic as well. Overall, the pizza never disappoints and is our regular go to pizza spot. I recommend Pepperoni w pepperoncini as my fave but tons of customizable options. read more

So sad to have to write this review. We have been fans of Vace for about 8 years. We have introduced it to so many friends and new neighbors. Unfortunately we moved a bit far to habitually get our pizza fix from Vace. So today when the moon and stars were aligned and I was able to grab some pizza from Vace, I jumped at the chance. However, something has changed. The crust was rock hard, not crispy... instead it was dry and the edge was as hard as a stale breadstick. The pizza was also really thick. Which was awful since it was so dry. The sauce , the same tangy vibrant recipe. The cheese... rubbery. It looks like they have cut corners to save some money. Whatever they have done, it's not working and it's noticeable. Which is incredibly sad. read more

So here's what happened: I attended the free wine tasting in Cleveland Park that Andrew W. posted for this evening. The samples were extensive, and an hour in I started feeling like I should be tempering the grapes with some cheese and bread, if you catch my drift. Vace was less than a block away, so I sauntered (more like stumbled, honestly) in and ordered a slice of pepperoni and a slice of cheese. Sadly, Vace has no seating, and it was rainy, so I couldn't sit outside. I was forced to board the Metro with the fragrance of tomatoes and melted mozzarella haunting my every intake of breath. The "no food, no drink" signs posted in the train taunted me. As soon as I swiped my SmarTrip card in Bethesda and stepped onto the escalator, it was all over. I ripped into the slice of pepperoni like I hadn't eaten in weeks. Two thirds of the way up to street level that sucker was gone. By the time I stopped at Uno's to use their restroom, so was the cheese slice. Here's the fun part: The pepperoni was so freaking good that I walked over to the *Bethesda* store and ordered another slice (thank god it was before 9). I told the guy at the counter and he laughed and said I should buy one of their t-shirts if I was such a big fan. Now I kind of want to! Any place that can get me to hit two of its locations in a half hour deserves the free advertising. read more

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Holy humongous sandwich! I picked up an Italian cold cut sandwich for lunch and could barely fit it into a shoulder bag that comfortably houses my Macbook pro. I planned to have half for lunch and half for dinner, but after nibbling off of the cold cuts and cheese hanging shamelessly off of the sides, I was already beginning to fill up. I ended up eating 1/4 of the sandwich for lunch and finishing off just the meat and cheese for dinner. And I'm no puny eater! In terms of taste, the sandwich is pretty solid. Generous portions of meat, fairly thin slices of tomato, and a kick of spicy red peppers to top it off. The bread is pretty thick and a good 12 inches, and hollowed out just enough to house the peppers. You may want to ask them to hollow out the bread a bit more if you don't think you can handle the size. A solid 3.5, with a bump up for the size and the very reasonable $5.25 price tag. I saw a Subway napkin discarded at the park where I was enjoying my sandwich, and felt sorry for the sad soul who didn't think to cross the street to Vace for a mere 25 cents more. Now THIS is what I call a $5 footlong! read more

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A hidden away Italian deli with decent pizza. The pizza here is thin crust NY style and unlike anything else available in the Bethesda area. The topping selection is excellent and the pizza makes for a nice change from typical local fare. I would give the pizza 3 out of 5 stars due to the uniqueness and topic selection. The store also carries some interesting hard to find Italian pantry items. There are also frozen home made pasta, sauces, and ice creams. Corner Slice has better New York style pizza, and Mia's Pizza has better neapolitan style pizza. But this place beats all the chains. read more

Great food, super affordable lunch and it was amazing-- definately hit the spot for a pizza craving!

I love the food and the service is great. The cashiers are considerate and listen to the customers.

Sweet little pizza / pasta take out with great sausages, pizza dough, cheeses. nice canned and jarred items (grilled fennel, etc). authentic. tiny. not guido marcellos but good stuff! read more

This is the best pizza! I have been enjoying Vace since I was a kid, and now my kids love it too! My family will always choose Vace over all other pizza in the area. We now live in Northern Virginia, but pick up Vace at least once a month. It is "old world style" so the cheese is under the sauce. It looks different but don't let that scare you! The sauce is amazing, and the crust has the perfect crisp. The spinach focaccia is also delicious, and I usually pick up fresh pasta and frozen dishes when I stop in. The lasagna is a family favorite too! Open a location in Northern Virginia!!!! read more

Note: This review is for their pizza. I had a cheese pie with mushrooms and it was so disappointing. Something was really missing in their pizza; it lacked flavor and the canned mushrooms turned me off from the start. They put the sauce on top of the cheese & then add the toppings. I could barely taste the cheese and the crust tasted stale. I struggled to finish two pieces of this disastrous pie. I won't be back for the pizza, that's for sure. I will try some of their other menu items; it's only fair considering the rave reviews of this place. read more

Great pizza, so good in fact I'll forget about the attitude adjustment the staff needs.

This is the best place for pizza in Bethesda, hands down. Great pre-made pasta and sauces, as well.

Favorite sandwich place in Bethesda, and perhaps the last Italian deli in the area. Recommend trying focaccia sandwiches and carry out lasagna read more

I never got to try any of their pastas or sandwiches, but the pizza is on point. It's thin crust and flavorful with plenty of cheese. I also like the spinach calzone. I'll be checking out their D.C. location to try some more offerings. read more

A great hidden gem in Bethesda on a small side street with typical horible parking, hiding behind two banks. This unique Italian grocer sells your usual supplies like sliced meats, pastas, sauces, and canned tomatoes. But what Vace also sells which is immensely popular is sandwiches and pizzas. A large pizza is on $9-10 and has a fresh pizzaria taste that is not anything like chain pizza. Its anything but extensive but fun especially if you have to stock up on some sandwich meats for the house. read more

Primarily, go here for the pizza. The frozen pastas are good, too, for later on when you don't want to go out. But the go-to is the pie. It's absolutely great. Not wood fired, but the dough is flavorful, so they must use a starter that imparts that extra something. I don't order delivery from the nig chains bc it sucks. It either Vace or my other go to across town. read more

Got the Italian sub. The one I saw on Yelp was quite different than the one I got. No better than a 7-11 sub. read more

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