Finally tried the much praised Vace Pizza..couple of slices of the mushroom pizza. Decent. Nothing outstanding. You could tell that they nailed the sauce. Which explains all the people buying their homemade sauce. However, he crust left a lot to be desired. Perhaps, it was because they re-heat the slices even though ours came from the kitchen (coudn't tell if it had been sitting there or it came out of the oven..you can't see the pizzza oven). We'll give a full pie a shot next time. Later that evening though we went to Italian Pizza kitchen and the Portabello Pizza with garlic and roasted onions was great! read more

Pizza dough is real Italian. Best pizza outside Italy that I can remember! Take out only and a small market with a few homemade sauces, etc. Delicious! read more

the absolute best pizza in town, with a crust that is edible and tasty in its entirety unlike some of the fancier big-name pizza places. In addition, their marinated mushrooms are delicious, as is their fresh pasta. read more

I don't quite understand why this place is so highly rated. A friend and I went here today for lunch and grabbed some slices. The pies had just come out of the oven, but we had them reheated because there was a bit of a line and by time they got to us, it was likely they were cold. After waiting in line for about 10 minutes as they slowly got together people's food, it took about 10 minutes for them to reheat the pizza. Then they apparently didn't even reheat my friend's slice because it was stone cold when she took it out 5 seconds later. I had regular cheese and while the cheese was quite good and salty and the crust was pretty tasty, it was nothing to write home about. My friend had cheese and mushroom which she said was okay, but they were clearly canned mushrooms which is dumb/lazy. I don't think this pizza is stellar enough to make up for the service, but perhaps if we went back to try pasta or other things that proved to be outstanding, it *might* improve our opinion of the place. read more

You can't go wrong with a slice of pizza for less than $2 and subs for less than $6. Doesn't hurt that the food is good either. I was sad when I moved into DC and no longer had access to Italian Store in Arlington, but I think this is a suitable replacement. Their proscuitto subs are yummy! read more

Just ate here for the first time and it was among the best pizza I've had in DC. It is a bit thicker and breadier than NY-style, probably cooked a bit cooler, and the sauce is on top of the cheese. All the ingredients are very good and it smells amazing. Its major limitation is that its distinctly a neighborhood spot. No delivery or dine-in, and parking for pick-up is difficult. If you have to transport the pizza more than a minute or two, it retains its heat well, but the bottom gets soggy. If I lived within three blocks I'd probably eat here all the time. Since its more like a 10-minute drive, I probably won't stop by much. read more

The pizza is not all it is cracked up to be. My girlfriend loves this place, I find it simply OK. Same with their subs. The food is about three stars. However, as a market/neighborhood store it is a great addition the the Cleveland Park area, so I add the fourth. The freezer case is full of house made pastas and sauces, and delicious desserts, as well. read more

Vace's got the goods. I'm a full-blooded Italian-American from northern New Jersey who's been looking for a nice Deli and pizza joint in DC for years. Vace fills my every need. Their Italian bread makes for great, filling sub sandwiches. I especially enjoy the Italian sub with hot peppers and their turkey sub (you can get whatever toppings/condiments you want on these so choose wisely). The pizza won't bowl you over but the price for it will. Best bang for your buck pizza-wise in DC, period. The staff (while certainly not Italian in any sense) is knowledgeable, nice and they usually are pretty quick with orders, so the experience in this neighborhood delicatessen and pizzeria is always great. They also have various groceries and frozen meals (which I haven't tried) to choose from, but these are a little on the highly-priced side. Regardless, Vace is a great place for lunch or dinner and I'll continue to come back every week. read more

TOP three pizza places EVER (for me at least). AMAZING. And you don't feel fat after eating a few slices (we usually get the onion pizza). Just make sure to say you want the pizza with SAUCE otherwise they will give you white pizza...I speak from experience. :D I like this place so much that I got a VACE T-shirt for my SO. Their individual sized tiramisu is quite a treat too. read more

Let me just start out this review by saying that I'm not a big pizza fan. Maybe I just ate too much of it in college or maybe its just a weaker option than getting a great sandwich or burger as a lunch option on the cheap. Just my opinion. However to my surprise and suggestions by friends/family, Vace has amazing pizza. This is your typical thin crust basic pizza and it is a fantastic deal at abotu $10. Of course you can add a ton of different toppings which I suggest trying the sausage or pepperoni. I did try the tomato/basil/mozzarella which was a nice change and very tasty. A great place to grab a large pizza on a Friday night. FYI, definitely worth calling ahead since it might take up to 30 mins. Also a great place to get some of their premade pasta. I've tried the raviolis and meat sauce which were fantastic and a great price. read more

Amazing little place in Cleveland park. The pizza is to die for and cheap while the frozen section provides a multi meal lasagna at the best price. So authentic and I can't stop going back read more

Okay folks this is not a place you go to for the service. There are usually long lines, slow service behind the counter, and often impatient staff. Having said that, it does offer excellent & very pocket friendly pizza, yummy fresh smoked mozzarella, fresh pastas and sauces etc.. In this instance, I think the slow service adds to the authenticity of the place. Even if I didn't live just up the street, I would probably stop by from time to time to pick up a slice and a couple supplies. read more

How did I NOT know about this place all these years? I was recently in Cleveland Park, waiting for a friend to pick me up at the Metro, and I was hungry. I had been craving pizza, and happened to walk by some older folks eating slices as they strolled along by the storefronts. When I asked where they had gotten it, they pointed me to an Italian flag a few storefronts away. Vace!! Awesome pizza with tangy sauce, and under $2 per slice. (You can only get plain/cheese, mushroom, or pepperoni, plus two kinds of "white" pizza). As others have noted, the service is very brusque, and there's no place to sit. But along with Julia's Empanadas, Vace is the best economical, walking-around-town food to be had. When I show my visiting friends around DC, I'm bringing them here! read more

One of Bethesda's best kept secrets. I know people who have lived in Bethesda for years and have never heard of this place. I'm originally from NY and think I've finally made the decision that Vace has the best pizza in the DC area. Pete's down Wisconsin is also good but I'm sticking with Vace, especially for pepperoni. Other then pizza, they have a ton of great frozen and fresh pastas, sauces, gnocchi, cheeses and of course deli meats. Their prosciutto is delicious. Staff is usually pretty accommodating and quick. The only downside is not having any tables to grub at. I've propped myself up on the window sill a few times to make sure I got to my slice before it got cold. read more

They don't make them like this anymore. The pizza is old-school style with a smattering of tomato sauce on top of the cheese. Sub sandwiches high quality, and they offer an array of pastas and lasagnas to go. Great stuff. read more

Don't come here if you have a weakness for impulse buying on an empty stomach. It's very easy to walk in with the intent of getting a sandwich and walk out with antipasto for 20. Sandwiches are delicious, especially with fresh mozzarella. The pizza is good, but if you're used to Dominos or Papa Johns be ready for something different. I've only had their frozen entrees a few times, and I would caution anyone to make sure you thoroughly defrost and cook. Nothing is worse than lasanga that's cold in the middle. Their selection of groceries is overwhelming and most items are directly imported. Final Verdict: Great place for lunch or dinner, just remember they don't have seating. If you have a weakness for olives, cheese, or salami it might be wise to bring a budget-conscious friend to help minimize the damage to your wallet. read more

This is the bes slice of pizza on the city. And its unique. Doesnt try to be a NY slice and it doesnt try to be one of the now popular artisan thin crusts either. Its been consistent for the 20+ years of my recollection of the place and probably longer than that. Their frozen pasta and sauces are also great as are their deli selections of meat, cheeses, and olives. Just doesnt get any better around here. read more

A friend told me about Vace and said they had great pizza at a great price. Truth! So I must say the place is charming, but you should call ahead for the pizza because they are cooked to order and it took about 25 minutes. I heard several call in orders while I was there; that's the way to go. They also have a beautiful selection of meats, cheeses and homemade pasta dishes that are all made on site and frozen for convenience. I am a sucker for gnocchi and such so I will definitely be going back. As for my pizza: one word: Sopressata. Delicious! Do it, you won't regret it! read more

One of my favorite places in the neighborhood. The pizza is unique - a bit of olive oil on the crust, plenty of mozzarella and then crushed tomato sauce on top - and very inexpensive. A couple slices (at about $2.25 each) are plenty. And don't miss the plentiful selection of frozen dishes to take home. The cheese ravioli,spinach and agnolotti, and eggplant parmesan are all very good. The tomato sauces are great as well. All in all, top-notch Italian food at really reasonable prices. read more

Good pizza and great sandwiches. They might put a little less stuff on both than some other places out there, but it's much higher quality. Both pizza and sandwiches are also surprisingly great deals. I've never had an excessively long wait during peak times either. If you like bitter beverages, try the bright red 3.4 oz Stappj, it's like a non-alcoholic Campari. read more

DCs best pizza!!! This place is a must try. Very authentic Italian family owned restaurant. Important to know this is just a take out place though they have no seating. If the weather is nice I sometimes take my pizza and eat it in front of the library where there are some benches. The spinach pies here are really good too. This place is so good that I think simple is better, I usually just go for a slice of plain cheese. Prices are really fair for such good pizza. read more

Go to best local pizza - homemade, freshly sourced, awesome original small grocery store, homemade pasta too and delicious sauce. Hard to find good tasty affordable pizza by the slice in dc. Ain't no $1 pizza like NYC, but much tastier. read more

Rude to the Nth degree. Came in at 835 to get a pizza and a bunch of smaller items. The juvenile clerk with the scraggly mustache toyed with his phone, totally ignoring us. Old woman behind the counter ignored us. Then when approached about ordering the pizza they made a really big routine out of "can you believe they want pizza?!" before informing us that they stopped taking pizza orders at 830 - a fact not printed anywhere that I could see, and I suspected they made up on the spot because they felt lazy/tired on a rainy Monday. I was prepared to buy a slew of things, but will never set foot in Vace again. Might be time for this place to close the shutters, because they seem to really hate doing business. read more

Vace is such an asset to the Cleveland Park neighborhood. The slices are fine and cheap. The pizza is actually better if you order a whole one to your own specifications rather than a slice that's been waiting for awhile. But more important than the pizza, the bestest thing about vace is that wall of frozen or cold stuff along the left side - fresh pastas and sauces and cheeses and dough and tiramisu and so many other tasties. I do agree that they could use a slightly improved people-traffic pattern, as folks waiting for orders and folks waiting to pay and folks who are waiting to order and folks who are trying to look at the slices all tend to hang out in the same small area. I'm never sure exactly where the line begins or ends, but somehow I always walk out with something great. read more

5 Stars for the food 4 Stars for the service (it kind of stinks, actually, it really stinks, but I have grown to love the employees) 3 Stars for the atmosphere (a little dingy) and lack of seating I LOVE Vace. Arguably the best pizza in DC. The food is inexpensive and you can pick great ingredients for an Italian feast. I hear great things about the sandwiches, but I go there for the pie. The staff is a bit abrasive, and it takes forever for them to make a pizza to order (most places make and deliver a pizza in the time it takes for them to make a pizza, but it's a lot better, so forgiven). Speaking of delivery, there isn't any delivery, and you can't sit anywhere to enjoy your food. Even with it's negatives, I am conflicted about only giving 4 stars. It's a regular and a favorite. read more

This place takes me back to Italy every time I walk in. My tastebuds are in paradise every time, and it's no wonder that every friend I've ever had who's been here raves about it. The sandwiches and pizzas are the beginner level. You'll love the tastiness of the basic Italian Cold Cut the first time you walk in. If you get there at the right time around lunch, they've got pre-made sandwiches on the counter. Or, if it's dinnertime, grab a pizza. You can't go wrong. Then, you are ready to move on to the harder stuff. There are great eggplant parmesan dishes, lasagna, pasta, and sauce in the freezer to take home, and some nice chianti and merlot for sale. If you've spent time abroad in Italy and can't find your favorite dessert snack or can of olives, chances are you can find it here. read more

The spinach and cheese pizza has no marinara sauce making it dry. It only has crust, cheese, and spinach. Once it is baked, its like eating a cheesy spinach cracker. My kids did like the cheese pizza because it wasn't as dry. When I went back to the store the store, the store associates (two women) were really rude. If you order pizza from this place, get a pizza that has marinara included. The customer service was discourteous. I don't plan on returning. read more

It's hard to find good pizza in DC. Definitely one of the best and more authentic in the area.

Vace is the closest you're going to get to a New Jersey Italian deli without heading up I-95. The Portion Police has finally found an Italian Deli in the DC area in which standards of taste and price are met. However, the Portion Police is primarily concerned with whether the hunger of he and his tapeworm has been satisfied after the meal. After several pickup orders, both he and his tapeworm agree--two thumbs up. "The usual" for the Portion Police is the Italian Cold Cut on a Hard Roll with everything on it. The Portion Police also grabs a slice of pepperoni pizza for a total of under $10. The Italian Cold Cut has Genoa salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers, and Italian dressing. The hard roll is thick, crispy, and hearty, not a soft, dainty, and delicate affair as is the case with so many trendy foods nowadays. If you're susceptible to a food coma, are eating this for lunch, and need to go back to work shortly after, you'll want to down a cup of coffee beforehand. But if you're like me, and are eating this meal for dinner on the couch while watching a game, you'll be just fine. Sit back, relax, and see where the night takes you. read more

This place is a true gem. Their spinach pie is amazing. Their pizzas are the best in DC. Their frozen meals are also awesome and easy dinners. read more

Good pizza. Crappy service ruins experience. One nice guy who is decent at customer service. Long wait (even if you call ahead and give it plenty of time). They usually say it's ready in 20 min but end up taking about 45 min or so read more

The pizza is not very good. The crust is a little too thin, there is not enough cheese on it. The sauce is just ok. The toppings were ok (the roasted red peppers were not roasted and the spinach is frozen, not fresh). If you want the best pizza in Bethesda go to STROMBOLI on Wisconsin Ave. Its amazing! Vace's sandwiches are really really good though. Their rolls are awesome. And their De Parma is really tasty (worth the extra few bucks over the regular prosciutto). They also have some nice Italian extras. Really good wine selection for such a small shop. Some yummy frozen homemade dinners, pasta, meats, cheeses, etc. read more

Great local place to eat if you're in Cleveland Park. Keep in mind this isn't a place to sit down and eat but more of an Italian grocery/deli. I thought the sandwiches were ok but being from New York I have high expectations. The pizza however is much better than I was expecting. It's not your typical NY style pizza but I still thought it was delicious and cheap. Doesn't taste like other DC pizza that is super thick, soggy, and chewy. read more

Pizza is def among the best in dc, and dough/other products are great, but the customer service is among the worst relative to other pizza or food establishments and makes coming here not worth it. 3rd week in a row either they messed up my order or I waited more than 2 hours for 1 pizza. Service is very rude also, if you ask status of your order also-or demanding a reason why I didn't want to change my order to the pizza they erroneously have me. I'd go to Amy's or elsewhere. read more

Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!!!!! Very Good! The pizza is fabulous! Just discovered this place a few months back!

A no-frills Italian deli with one is the best slices in the DC area. It had been years since I went there last, so I was kicking myself for forgetting about it and already went back for seconds a week later. Pro tip...getting the half-baked pie and finishing it at home works well to get it piping hot and melty. read more

I've been going to Vace for the past 10 years for their cold cut subs. Let 'em make it w/o the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions that you get everywhere else. Its really all about the bread... Oh right, and the pizza's good too. read more

For DC, Vace has consistently good pizza. The fresh pies are very good, but I actually prefer the reheated ones a little more. It's pizzeria style with a little extra sauce on top, and not too much cheese, which avoids an overly greasy pie. I'm a big fan of their fresh pasta, but was a little disappointed by their frozen lasagnas. I haven't had their sandwiches or sauces. Service is good, and the people are friendly. I also don't think the prices have been jacked up too much since I've lived in the neighborhood (seven years). read more

I ordered on large pizza @ 7:10 and Didn't receive it until 8:15. Worst timing ever you all need to speed it up especially if you want customers to keep coming back this was my first time coming and my last. read more

I've lived in the neighborhood for 6 months and have stopped here at least 2 dozen times. Ive ordered everything from large pies to single slices to frozen pasta and shelf items. While the food/pizza is decent, l will not be returning to the Cleveland Park location because of the rude service by the 2 older women who work there. (There's a nice guy who's been there twice when Ive stopped in and he's terrific; I wish they'd let him work the counter instead of the 2 gruffster ladies.) On one occasion, after purchasing $25 in food, I asked if they had any hot pepper flakes that I could put on my 2 (usually very bland) pizza slices. She rolled her eyes, turned her back, then reached up for a $3.50 jar of red pepper flakes. Usually this is offered gratis on the counter of most pizza joints, but here I was expected to pay for a whole container. When I offered up my debit card which I had just used to pay for $25 worth of goods, she said cash only if under $5. I told her never mind (I wasn't carrying any cash) and with that she huffed and put it back on the shelf. Another visit, one of the gruffsters took my order for a slice. After I paid (in cash this time!), I decided to order some prosciutto. Her evil twin was using 1 of the 2 slicers for cheese; the other, presumably for meats, was free. But I was told I'd have to wait for the cheese to be done. So I did, and while I was hovering around waiting for about 10 mins, I realized she forgot about me. I walked out. Yet again, one evening, I called to place an order for a large pie with 3 toppings. Their phone etiquette is even worse then their in person attitude. When I asked how much my order would be, she said "I don't know, you'll find out when you get here." Say wha? I cancelled the order. Sadly, this is only a sampling of my repeatedly crappy experience at Vace's Cleveland Park. They've lost a loyal customer. read more