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Best Pizza in Washington

The most essential pies in Washington, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Neapolitan and Neo-Neapolitan leading the scene.

Ranked
Top 10
High score
9.4
On the map
10

List last updated August 2026

2 Amys pizza

#1 in Washington

2 Amys

Neapolitan · Editorial score 9.4

2 Amys pizza
1
Neapolitan

2 Amys

Washington, DC

VPN-certified Neapolitan pies from a wood oven in Cleveland Park — a DC benchmark for two decades.

9.4
Editorial Score
Pupatella pizza
2
Neapolitan

Pupatella

Washington, DC

A wood-fired Neapolitan favorite born in Arlington and now serving DC with some of the area's most consistent pies.

9.2
Editorial Score
All-Purpose Pizzeria pizza
3
Neo-Neapolitan

All-Purpose Pizzeria

Washington, DC

Italian-American comfort and creative pies from chef Mike Friedman in Shaw.

9.1
Editorial Score
Pizzeria Paradiso pizza
4
Neapolitan

Pizzeria Paradiso

Washington, DC

Ruth Gresser's 1991 Dupont original — one of the first serious wood-fired pizzerias on the East Coast.

9.0
Editorial Score
Timber Pizza Co. pizza
5
Neo-Neapolitan

Timber Pizza Co.

Washington, DC

Wood-fired pies with seasonal toppings — the Petworth shop that put neighborhood pizza on the DC map.

9.0
Editorial Score
Stellina Pizzeria pizza
6
Multi-style

Stellina Pizzeria

Washington, DC

Roman al taglio and Neapolitan rounds from chefs Antonio Matarazzo and Matteo Venini in Union Market.

8.9
Editorial Score
Comet Ping Pong pizza
7
Neo-Neapolitan

Comet Ping Pong

Washington, DC

Wood-fired thin-crust pies and ping-pong tables in Chevy Chase — a true neighborhood institution.

8.8
Editorial Score
Menomalè pizza
8
Neapolitan

Menomalè

Washington, DC

A Brookland Neapolitan spot from Napoli-born Ettore Rusciano — VPN-certified and quietly excellent.

8.8
Editorial Score
Etto pizza
9
Neapolitan

Etto

Washington, DC

House-milled flour, naturally leavened dough, and wood-fired pies on the 14th Street corridor.

8.7
Editorial Score
Il Canale pizza
10
Neapolitan

Il Canale

Washington, DC

VPN-certified Neapolitan pies on the Georgetown canal from chef Giuseppe Farruggio.

8.7
Editorial Score

Washington pizza by style

Best Neapolitan in Washington (9)

Washington pizza FAQ

What is the best pizza in Washington?

Our editorial team currently ranks 2 Amys as the best pizza in Washington, District of Columbia. 2 Amys has set the standard for VPN-certified Neapolitan pizza in Washington since 2001. The Margherita Estiva and Norcia are still must-orders — leopard-spotted crust, bright San Marzano, and proper bufala.

What style of pizza is Washington known for?

Neapolitan is the most common style among our ranked Washington pizzerias (6 of 10). The top-rated Neapolitan spot is 2 Amys.

How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Washington?

We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Washington, District of Columbia, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.

How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Washington?

Every Washington pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.