Was in the mood for a casual slice of pizza and some drinks, and I knew of Andy's pizza but wasn't sure if they had dine-in options in the Shaw location. Turns out Echo Park, which is right next to Andy's pizza, has a partnership where they serve Andy's food. So we got a nice high top on their cute patio and ordered drinks and food. They have a full bar as well as a simple but sophisticated curated drink menu. I enjoyed their Negroni and my boyfriend enjoy his old fashioned and Pilsner. Prices were extremely fair I felt ($10-$11 cocktails and $4 slices). We went on a Saturday evening, a super busy time in the neighborhood, and we were surprised at how much availability their was. There were plenty of open tables, and given their aesthetic and patio, I felt like it should have been way more crowded. I'll definitely make this my go-to spot to drink with groups of friends. Also, service was awesome. Our waiter, Dwayne (?), was very attentive and they checked in the perfect number of times. The hostess and other waitstaff were also super friendly and helpful. Will be back!
Michael K.
I went into Echo Park on a Saturday evening with 5 friends for drinks and bites. After being seated in the rear outdoor garden, we were left for 30 minutes as multiple staff members walked past our table. We noted two staff members motion to us from the inside bar, yet no one came out to serve us. After two of my friends went up to the bar to request service, a waiter finally came over with water and prepared to take our orders. After the waiter was unable to identify the types of spirits available at the bar, a large RAT climbed over the wall into the garden patio where we were seated. I alerted the staff member, who did not seem surprised or concerned that this large rodent had entered their facility. After the rat made its way through the shrubbery and moved towards our table, we decided that we had had enough of Echo Park and immediately left. This place has great promise, but is not ready for prime time. Would not recommend.
Katrina Caulfield
Great service and nice outdoor area!
Rosie HK
We happened upon this spot recently. Looking to just get drinks but a food item is required to order alcohol. But it’s never bad when pizza is an option. Such a delicious slice from Andy’s which is next door. The atmosphere was very chill as well. There’s a main area, a back room that has lots of glass windows and then an outdoor area. The host and waiters were very friendly and chill. Want to come back and try other food off the menu!
Nicki J.
One of the hidden jewels. The perfect, classy, neighborhood bar. Amazing food and drinks for a solid price. Beautiful patio dining, and also inside dining options.
Ross Nover
Picked up pizza from here / Andy’s Pizza today. Got the margherita pizza and kale salad and thoroughly enjoyed both. A nice balance in between “nyc style” and “Italian DOC” style pizzas. I ordered ahead for a later time and they were happy to accommodate. Pickup was safe and easy.
Rosscott N.
Picked up pizza from here / Andy's Pizza today. Got the margherita pizza and kale salad and thoroughly enjoyed both. A nice balance in between "nyc style" and "Italian DOC" style pizzas. I ordered ahead for a later time and they were happy to accommodate. Pickup was safe and easy.
Cara H.
Best pizza in Shaw/U st corridor, hands down. Quick service always when dining in and great atmosphere!
Mateo H.
Overall Feels: I had a very average first experience and, in a city with so many dining options (albeit few solid pizza places), getting diners hooked on day one is key to surviving as a brick and mortar. I would give Echo Park another shot if I were invited for a birthday, happy hour, or some other type of social gathering, but just to dine? Probably not. Food: Caesar salad, four slices (La Rosa; Mushroom and Onion; Through the Garden; Margherita); and an ice cream chip-wich to top it all off. The Caesar was creamy and had the slightest hint of anchovy--just a soft hello from the tiny fish so often overpowered by lemon, garlic, or cheese. For the main course, they absolutely nailed the thin crust, keeping it crisp and firm without being "cracker-like." My major criticism across the board was that the toppings to crust ratio was off, and each slice transitioned from pizza to well baked bread far too quickly. Finally, for dessert, the cookie-wich was a high potential item that nearly hit the mark, but the cookies were overbaked and served room temp. Service: I always appreciate a server who hustles and, last night, Emily was hustling. From what I could tell, she covered the bustling back bar and the full patio by herself. Props to her. Vibe: The restaurant was open and spacious, particularly for that part of the city, and the warm lighting, wood heavy decor, fireplace, and back patio really worked for me. The one sore spot, which I really hope is not a regular feature, was the LED TV menu display above the back bar. These TV menus cast a harsh, hospital-white glow across the entire back room and add no value in terms of menu accessibility due to the microscopic font. Please do yourselves a favor and turn them off . I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this place steps up their game and works out what I hope are simply new restaurant kinks. Until then, I'll save my pizza money (yes, it's an entirely separate savings account only for pizza) for the next time I'm in New York.
Joseph W.
I was down in D.C for another event and stumbled upon this restaurant. This was a very elegant environment. The very friendly bartender was very nice and waited on us immediately. I ordered an old fashion and a slice of cheese pizza. The decor was amazing, I didn't have enough time to stay, but I will definitely return to get the full experience. I took a couple of pictures so you can see what I mean.
Thank you Austin for the pizza recommendation It really was great. Nice place awesome staff
Austin Graff
Echo Park is the latest venture from the Hilton Brothers. Located in Shaw, it's just a few blocks from the Metro in a lively part of town. You could easily make Echo Park your destination or the first or second stop on a tour of other nearby bars and restaurants.
Brett Porter
The new ownership group has made all the right changes in all the right places. They opened up and added more lighting to the front area bar while keeping the back bar, which already had great vibes, the same.
Keith B.
Two Fridays in a row I've visited Echo Park after work. The pizza is by far the best I've had in the DMV, and I've lived here for 30 years. Passes the flop test and you can taste all the flavors of the ingredients. Also, they have amazing Lemonchello on tap(it tastes amazing).
Patrick Grasso
John was Great! Beers cold, and Pizza phenomenal! Worth the Trip From Falls Church
Was in the mood for a casual slice of pizza and some drinks, and I knew of Andy's pizza but wasn't sure if they had dine-in options in the Shaw location. Turns out Echo Park, which is right next to Andy's pizza, has a partnership where they serve Andy's food. So we got a nice high top on their cute patio and ordered drinks and food. They have a full bar as well as a simple but sophisticated curated drink menu. I enjoyed their Negroni and my boyfriend enjoy his old fashioned and Pilsner. Prices were extremely fair I felt ($10-$11 cocktails and $4 slices). We went on a Saturday evening, a super busy time in the neighborhood, and we were surprised at how much availability their was. There were plenty of open tables, and given their aesthetic and patio, I felt like it should have been way more crowded. I'll definitely make this my go-to spot to drink with groups of friends. Also, service was awesome. Our waiter, Dwayne (?), was very attentive and they checked in the perfect number of times. The hostess and other waitstaff were also super friendly and helpful. Will be back!
I went into Echo Park on a Saturday evening with 5 friends for drinks and bites. After being seated in the rear outdoor garden, we were left for 30 minutes as multiple staff members walked past our table. We noted two staff members motion to us from the inside bar, yet no one came out to serve us. After two of my friends went up to the bar to request service, a waiter finally came over with water and prepared to take our orders. After the waiter was unable to identify the types of spirits available at the bar, a large RAT climbed over the wall into the garden patio where we were seated. I alerted the staff member, who did not seem surprised or concerned that this large rodent had entered their facility. After the rat made its way through the shrubbery and moved towards our table, we decided that we had had enough of Echo Park and immediately left. This place has great promise, but is not ready for prime time. Would not recommend.
Great service and nice outdoor area!
We happened upon this spot recently. Looking to just get drinks but a food item is required to order alcohol. But it’s never bad when pizza is an option. Such a delicious slice from Andy’s which is next door. The atmosphere was very chill as well. There’s a main area, a back room that has lots of glass windows and then an outdoor area. The host and waiters were very friendly and chill. Want to come back and try other food off the menu!
One of the hidden jewels. The perfect, classy, neighborhood bar. Amazing food and drinks for a solid price. Beautiful patio dining, and also inside dining options.
Picked up pizza from here / Andy’s Pizza today. Got the margherita pizza and kale salad and thoroughly enjoyed both. A nice balance in between “nyc style” and “Italian DOC” style pizzas. I ordered ahead for a later time and they were happy to accommodate. Pickup was safe and easy.
Picked up pizza from here / Andy's Pizza today. Got the margherita pizza and kale salad and thoroughly enjoyed both. A nice balance in between "nyc style" and "Italian DOC" style pizzas. I ordered ahead for a later time and they were happy to accommodate. Pickup was safe and easy.
Best pizza in Shaw/U st corridor, hands down. Quick service always when dining in and great atmosphere!
Overall Feels: I had a very average first experience and, in a city with so many dining options (albeit few solid pizza places), getting diners hooked on day one is key to surviving as a brick and mortar. I would give Echo Park another shot if I were invited for a birthday, happy hour, or some other type of social gathering, but just to dine? Probably not. Food: Caesar salad, four slices (La Rosa; Mushroom and Onion; Through the Garden; Margherita); and an ice cream chip-wich to top it all off. The Caesar was creamy and had the slightest hint of anchovy--just a soft hello from the tiny fish so often overpowered by lemon, garlic, or cheese. For the main course, they absolutely nailed the thin crust, keeping it crisp and firm without being "cracker-like." My major criticism across the board was that the toppings to crust ratio was off, and each slice transitioned from pizza to well baked bread far too quickly. Finally, for dessert, the cookie-wich was a high potential item that nearly hit the mark, but the cookies were overbaked and served room temp. Service: I always appreciate a server who hustles and, last night, Emily was hustling. From what I could tell, she covered the bustling back bar and the full patio by herself. Props to her. Vibe: The restaurant was open and spacious, particularly for that part of the city, and the warm lighting, wood heavy decor, fireplace, and back patio really worked for me. The one sore spot, which I really hope is not a regular feature, was the LED TV menu display above the back bar. These TV menus cast a harsh, hospital-white glow across the entire back room and add no value in terms of menu accessibility due to the microscopic font. Please do yourselves a favor and turn them off . I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this place steps up their game and works out what I hope are simply new restaurant kinks. Until then, I'll save my pizza money (yes, it's an entirely separate savings account only for pizza) for the next time I'm in New York.
I was down in D.C for another event and stumbled upon this restaurant. This was a very elegant environment. The very friendly bartender was very nice and waited on us immediately. I ordered an old fashion and a slice of cheese pizza. The decor was amazing, I didn't have enough time to stay, but I will definitely return to get the full experience. I took a couple of pictures so you can see what I mean.
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Thank you Austin for the pizza recommendation It really was great. Nice place awesome staff
Echo Park is the latest venture from the Hilton Brothers. Located in Shaw, it's just a few blocks from the Metro in a lively part of town. You could easily make Echo Park your destination or the first or second stop on a tour of other nearby bars and restaurants.
The new ownership group has made all the right changes in all the right places. They opened up and added more lighting to the front area bar while keeping the back bar, which already had great vibes, the same.
Two Fridays in a row I've visited Echo Park after work. The pizza is by far the best I've had in the DMV, and I've lived here for 30 years. Passes the flop test and you can taste all the flavors of the ingredients. Also, they have amazing Lemonchello on tap(it tastes amazing).
John was Great! Beers cold, and Pizza phenomenal! Worth the Trip From Falls Church