Cute shop in a neat neighborhood. Ice cream I felt was alright nothing to write home about. I like how they have some unique flavors though.
Abir Majumdar
Salads and pizza are excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben S.
I can't say enough about how great the pizza with wild ramps was. The owner said they forage the ramps themselves. Such nice people and really fun watching them make the pizzas in front of you if you're seated at the bar.
Sharon Stein
Great food.
Madison K
Good food, small pricey portions, and a big management attitude issue. I wanted to give this place a good second chance - but on two occasions the manager I interacted with was not kind. This place is fine for a good bite of overpriced artisan pizza - but not for a dining experience. There is no hospitality here or effort to make diners feel valued, and for the pricing it’s just not worth it. To be fair, the pizza was yummy with a good crust and toppings. But the positives stop there. The whipped feta was a tiny portion for its price ($16). The wine glasses are cheap and small. Our server was nice and attentive and also accidentally spilled red wine on me - no biggie - accidents happen, but at the end of the day this is a genuine mistake and the restaurant has a responsibility to acknowledge this kind of mistake. The server apologized and I reassured them it was an accident and I understood that. Because of my reaction nothing was done and the mistake was never addressed again, nothing was comped not even one $12 glass of wine, no appetizer or dessert was sent out to try to improve the dining experience. You shouldn’t have to be angry over a mistake for that mistake to be addressed. At the end of the day spilling wine on a customer is a mistake that needs to be amended regardless of the diner’s reaction. A manager came out a little later while we still had wine in our glasses and asked “are you finishing up?” Never in my life have I been asked if I was finishing up while there was still food on the table and wine in the glass. I followed up with management the next day - trying to give them another chance to show good service and care for their customers. I was told that I should have complained more in person and that next time if something goes wrong to say something then. The manager went on to blame the server which was absolutely unnecessary when this is clearly a hospitality culture and management issue. With so many other good pizza places with better prices in DC and Mount Pleasant, I will not be going back. This is a spot where your presence as a guest is seen as just as another check
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Madison C.
Good food, small pricey portions, and a big management attitude issue. I wanted to give this place a good second chance - but on two occasions the manager I interacted with was not kind. This place is fine for a good bite of overpriced artisan pizza - but not for a dining experience. There is no hospitality here or effort to make diners feel valued, and for the pricing it's just not worth it. To be fair, the pizza was yummy with a good crust and toppings. But the positives stop there. The whipped feta was a tiny portion for its price ($16). The wine glasses are cheap and small. Our server was nice and attentive and also accidentally spilled red wine on me - no biggie - accidents happen, but at the end of the day this is a genuine mistake as a server and the restaurant has a responsibility to acknowledge this kind of mistake. The server apologized and I reassured them it was an accident and I understood that. Because of my reaction nothing was done and the mistake was never addressed again, nothing was comped not even one $12 glass of wine, no appetizer or dessert was sent out to try to improve the dining experience. You shouldn't have to be angry over a mistake for that mistake to be addressed. At the end of the day spilling wine on a customer is a mistake that needs to be amended regardless of the diner's reaction. A manager came out a little later while we still had wine in our glasses and asked "are you finishing up?" Never in my life have I been asked if I was finishing up while there was still food on the table and wine in the glass. I followed up with management the next day - trying to give them another chance to show good service and care for their customers. I was told that I should have complained more in person and that next time if something goes wrong to say something then. The manager went on to blame the server which was absolutely unnecessary when this is clearly a hospitality culture and management issue. With so many other good pizza places with better prices in DC and Mount Pleasant, I will not be going back. This is a spot where your presence as a guest is seen as just as another check.
Becca Bycott
Martha Dear is an absolute gem of a restaurant. Not only is the food fresh, flavorful, and creative (I am obsessed with their pizzas and cocktails) but the service is top notch. The owner, Tara, is a delight, and helped me with a complicated dinner reservation snafu. I love this place and hope to frequent it more often, and recommend it to various out-of-town guests. I also happen to think they have some of the best pizza in DC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kellie B.
Very good pizza, good atmosphere. If I lived nearby I would know this restaurant fully as I suspect that they do everything well. Happy people making good food here. Yes.
Frank Pezzanite III
The food is amazing and hands down the best chocolate cake I've ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gigantes Beans, Lambrusco
Dig B
Sublime little pizza experience. Mixes the high and low wonderfully. To quote washingtoncitypaper's review, "...Martha Dear is my subterranean, Rat Girl Summer destination."
Amazing! Not pictured: the feta orange blossom appetizer which we dug into before a photo. The pizza was perfect - the halloumi + squash combo is incredible. The meatballs were a spur of the moment decision but they were AMAZING, highly recommend!
Aaron Weiss
Seriously great pizza! Halloumi and squash was spectacular. Lemon and potato was a great combination. You can't go wrong up and down the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Kaplan
Great neighborhood joint, don't sleep on the non pizza items too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bani S.
Martha Dear is incredible. They have a unique pizza menu, along with other rotating dishes. Their Caesar salad is the best I've had. And their halloumi pizza is a must try. The staff and owners are welcoming and friendly--they even remember folks who come routinely! I love getting a glass of their Lambrusco with any dish. The environment is relaxed, dimly lit, and calm. If you love pizza, go eat at Martha Dear--alone or with company.
Gus May
This place is cute as a MFr, I love sitting at the bar and watching them make pizza from scratch. Amazing process to watch, they’re so well orchestrated and everything on the menu slaps - not just the pizza. Calling this place a pizza joint is a disservice to its quality. Drinks bang too.
Cute shop in a neat neighborhood. Ice cream I felt was alright nothing to write home about. I like how they have some unique flavors though.
Salads and pizza are excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can't say enough about how great the pizza with wild ramps was. The owner said they forage the ramps themselves. Such nice people and really fun watching them make the pizzas in front of you if you're seated at the bar.
Great food.
Good food, small pricey portions, and a big management attitude issue. I wanted to give this place a good second chance - but on two occasions the manager I interacted with was not kind. This place is fine for a good bite of overpriced artisan pizza - but not for a dining experience. There is no hospitality here or effort to make diners feel valued, and for the pricing it’s just not worth it. To be fair, the pizza was yummy with a good crust and toppings. But the positives stop there. The whipped feta was a tiny portion for its price ($16). The wine glasses are cheap and small. Our server was nice and attentive and also accidentally spilled red wine on me - no biggie - accidents happen, but at the end of the day this is a genuine mistake and the restaurant has a responsibility to acknowledge this kind of mistake. The server apologized and I reassured them it was an accident and I understood that. Because of my reaction nothing was done and the mistake was never addressed again, nothing was comped not even one $12 glass of wine, no appetizer or dessert was sent out to try to improve the dining experience. You shouldn’t have to be angry over a mistake for that mistake to be addressed. At the end of the day spilling wine on a customer is a mistake that needs to be amended regardless of the diner’s reaction. A manager came out a little later while we still had wine in our glasses and asked “are you finishing up?” Never in my life have I been asked if I was finishing up while there was still food on the table and wine in the glass. I followed up with management the next day - trying to give them another chance to show good service and care for their customers. I was told that I should have complained more in person and that next time if something goes wrong to say something then. The manager went on to blame the server which was absolutely unnecessary when this is clearly a hospitality culture and management issue. With so many other good pizza places with better prices in DC and Mount Pleasant, I will not be going back. This is a spot where your presence as a guest is seen as just as another check
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Good food, small pricey portions, and a big management attitude issue. I wanted to give this place a good second chance - but on two occasions the manager I interacted with was not kind. This place is fine for a good bite of overpriced artisan pizza - but not for a dining experience. There is no hospitality here or effort to make diners feel valued, and for the pricing it's just not worth it. To be fair, the pizza was yummy with a good crust and toppings. But the positives stop there. The whipped feta was a tiny portion for its price ($16). The wine glasses are cheap and small. Our server was nice and attentive and also accidentally spilled red wine on me - no biggie - accidents happen, but at the end of the day this is a genuine mistake as a server and the restaurant has a responsibility to acknowledge this kind of mistake. The server apologized and I reassured them it was an accident and I understood that. Because of my reaction nothing was done and the mistake was never addressed again, nothing was comped not even one $12 glass of wine, no appetizer or dessert was sent out to try to improve the dining experience. You shouldn't have to be angry over a mistake for that mistake to be addressed. At the end of the day spilling wine on a customer is a mistake that needs to be amended regardless of the diner's reaction. A manager came out a little later while we still had wine in our glasses and asked "are you finishing up?" Never in my life have I been asked if I was finishing up while there was still food on the table and wine in the glass. I followed up with management the next day - trying to give them another chance to show good service and care for their customers. I was told that I should have complained more in person and that next time if something goes wrong to say something then. The manager went on to blame the server which was absolutely unnecessary when this is clearly a hospitality culture and management issue. With so many other good pizza places with better prices in DC and Mount Pleasant, I will not be going back. This is a spot where your presence as a guest is seen as just as another check.
Martha Dear is an absolute gem of a restaurant. Not only is the food fresh, flavorful, and creative (I am obsessed with their pizzas and cocktails) but the service is top notch. The owner, Tara, is a delight, and helped me with a complicated dinner reservation snafu. I love this place and hope to frequent it more often, and recommend it to various out-of-town guests. I also happen to think they have some of the best pizza in DC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good pizza, good atmosphere. If I lived nearby I would know this restaurant fully as I suspect that they do everything well. Happy people making good food here. Yes.
The food is amazing and hands down the best chocolate cake I've ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gigantes Beans, Lambrusco
Sublime little pizza experience. Mixes the high and low wonderfully. To quote washingtoncitypaper's review, "...Martha Dear is my subterranean, Rat Girl Summer destination."
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Amazing! Not pictured: the feta orange blossom appetizer which we dug into before a photo. The pizza was perfect - the halloumi + squash combo is incredible. The meatballs were a spur of the moment decision but they were AMAZING, highly recommend!
Seriously great pizza! Halloumi and squash was spectacular. Lemon and potato was a great combination. You can't go wrong up and down the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great neighborhood joint, don't sleep on the non pizza items too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martha Dear is incredible. They have a unique pizza menu, along with other rotating dishes. Their Caesar salad is the best I've had. And their halloumi pizza is a must try. The staff and owners are welcoming and friendly--they even remember folks who come routinely! I love getting a glass of their Lambrusco with any dish. The environment is relaxed, dimly lit, and calm. If you love pizza, go eat at Martha Dear--alone or with company.
This place is cute as a MFr, I love sitting at the bar and watching them make pizza from scratch. Amazing process to watch, they’re so well orchestrated and everything on the menu slaps - not just the pizza. Calling this place a pizza joint is a disservice to its quality. Drinks bang too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5