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Vace

3.9 (317 reviews)
InexpensiveDelis, Italian, Pizza
Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Quiet
Outdoor seating

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Assorted Dried Pasta.
Kevin D.

More Sandwich Options! Recently first time ordered the "Turkey Sandwich." On Vace's freshly baked Focaccia Bread. Tasty sandwich all fresh ingredients: particularly the sliced turkey breast, provolone cheese, onions, tomatoes & banana peppers. Courteous Customer Service. See Photos.

Genoa Salami, Ham, Mortadella, Mozzarella Cheese And Italian Dressing

Roll is a little tough but makes up for it in zestiness of toppings and tender Italian meats that shred in your mouth. The amazing thing is this costs as much as a normal subway sandwich. Great bang for your buck.

2 Italian Sandwiches! Even though 1 is supposed to be Turkey!
Vika S.

I want to WARN others about this place & their CUSTOMER service! (Mainly about this 1 particular person! Light skinned, fairly Heavy set Woman, with hair in a bun!, who works the Cash Register at this place. Writing this in the car as I speak) She is ABSOLUTELY D**** RUDE!!! My Dad & I just actually Left there 3 minutes ago and I was so UPSET by how she spoke to me that I FELT an URGE to share my experience with you ALL! I was trying to FILL out their sandwich forms they have near the counter! And I was confused at first,(Keep in mind I'm somewhat slow to understand sometimes and have some hearing loss in the right ear) I handed the sandwich form to her, she then said I had to fill out 1 form for each sandwich I wanted! So did the forms again, (while she was yelling at me & being LOUD, so others could hear she was ANNOYED & IRRITATED at me!) she then proceeded to tell me basically I had DONE it WRONG! And took the 2 forms and balled them up in her hand, and with a HARSH glare and SNAPPY ATTITUDE she proceeded to take 2 more sandwich forms and filled them out herself! Making me Feel QUITE embarrassed and angry by the way she was treating me and my Dad (who's 83 and has hearing loss too). She DIDN'T say thank you or have a good day! But it's NOT the place it's self or the Food, that I'm giving this 1 star ! It BECAUSE of how RUDE & NASTY that lady was to me and my Dad! I've BEEN coming to Vace's since I was young! And I ALWAYS loved their Pizzas & Food! Everything there is Wonderful and Tastes great! I Can't Tell you NOT to go because I wouldn't do that! But I can WARN you to be careful if you walk in and Get rang up by that 1 cashier there! She's COMPLETELY RUDE & knows it & Isn't afraid to express her TRUE feeling about you & if u annoy her! She was JUST unbelievably MEAN & RUINED my happy experience at Vace! And after ALL that she did & acted like! She still DIDN'T get my order right! My second sandwich was supposed to be "Turkey" instead they just made us 2 "Italian Sandwiches" ‍ (least the sandwiches taste good!)

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5 years ago

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2 years ago

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

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2 years ago

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

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4 years ago

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

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

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4 years ago

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

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

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

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2 years ago

great pizza and lots of Italian food item to take home- frozen filled pasta, sauce, and boxed items

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