Lots of fun Italian grocery products and specialty items. Our go-to is the fresh pizza dough, simple and great for making pizza or bread sticks at
Atmosphere: 5
solosian
Pizza for $2.50 a slice. Very old school Italian deli. It was great to see this kind of place still going strong in an age of chain markets and restaurants. We also picked up some funky looking pasta sauce. We'll definitely be coming back to get olives as a party appetizer, or a pizza as takeout.
Taylor Kickbush
You haven’t lived in DC until you’ve been to Vace. It’s a hidden Italian gem that’ll make you feel like you stepped into a deli somewhere in Florence. The subs are fantastic. I grab one of those (you can’t go wrong with any of them), but a single Sanpelli, and walk to Rock Creek Park for a little picnic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Sheets, Italian Cookies, Italian Cold Cut
Bella R.
This is truly the best pizza! I love it every time I visit. It never disappoints!! The service is excellent.
RG CS
Italian Citizen here - this place has very good things, cappelletti, agnolotti, sauces, and cheeses. I tested many of them. Do yourself a favor, and go shop there !
Alexandra K.
If you're seeking great pizza in DC that is in the New York vein, look no further than Vace. My partner insisted that we get a pie from here when he was sick, and because pizza is medicine, I agreed, and I'm glad I did because this is without a doubt the best NY-ish pizza I've had in DC. As a born and bred Brooklynite, I would note that the crust is a tad thicker than the thin crust style that defines NY pizza, but Vace does such a great crust that it's still a winner. A LOT of sauce, almost in the Philadelphia tomato pie style, and I initially even wondered where the cheese was. But the cheese was definitely there, and was excellent, and the sauce was very good too. I have to give Vace a hand on the pizza toppings too - they have TWO olive options, one of which is kalamata! Much love for that from this Greek girl.Lastly, I can't hide how bowled over I was by the price - the entire large pizza, with tax, was under $22. That definitely beats New York right now because a good PLAIN pie from a pizzeria there will probably run you closer to $25 these days, at least. I live close to Vace, so will definitely be back for more great pizza (and apparently their other offerings are worth trying too).
Seth M.
This is old-fashioned pizza and it's very good. As a former waiter who helped put myself through college waiting tables, I love to tip and appreciate a good effort, and am hurt by those who give food workers a bad name. What isn't good at Vace is the dreadful service and the face of the franchise is a very sullen young woman who takes all the orders. After a very negative earlier experience with Vace, I decided to give them another chance and came in with my kids to pick up a takeout pizza to watch the game.By the way, I searched Vace's reviews for the word, "rude," and mine is the 43rd review, and not even counting all the synonyms for rude.What could possibly go wrong?I ordered a large plain and foolishly tipped upfront and she told me, "15 minutes," so 15 minutes later she comes out with a steaming large plain pizza [mine] and instead of giving it to me she puts it along with the other pizzas by the slice. Wow, she really did that!It took about 30 minutes to get my "15 minute" pizza and, of course, in the interim nobody ordered a slice of plain pizza.Is this terrible service some kind of Performance Art, part of the shtick?
james firsick
Ohhh Vace….Food 5/5 starsService: almost always 0/5I have lived in Cleveland park for a couple of years now and luckily work in Bethesda as well (where the other location is) and have been coming a few times a month since. The food is always top tier, the subs are fantastic, the pizza great and the homemade pasta and sauces even better.For some reason, the owner just doesn’t care about the service. She often is working alongside her usual co-worker and they are unlikely to do anything but give you a cold stare as they prepare your food. I get it, it is most definitely not an easy job to prep and serve such food but jeez man… customer service goes a long way with Americans. Highly recommend just don’t take it personally when you say thank you and you just get a glare back.
Tyler Stewart
Absolutely my favorite pizza in the city. Classic spot with a great frozen selection of homemade pastas, sauces, meats, etc. Deli subs and homemade focaccia are also to die for.
John B.
Amazingly, I'd never reviewed this place despite its location near the Cleveland Park Metro and its longstanding status. As a deli, it includes a large amount of meat that I don't want anything to do with. Some of the small selection of sauces and noodles looked worthwhile for those actually living in the neighborhood. I suspect the fresh food will be the main attraction for most. They sell pizza by the slice at rates that haven't gone up a ton in the several years since I left the area. Notably, they offer a mushroom slice. The mushrooms appear canned, but they go alright on a slice. Mine was heated for perhaps a bit too long, but it was delicious. This is a place that works within a modest scope, but they do it well.
Nice little outlet offering a variety of Italian sandwiches and pizza. Recommended if you want to quickly grab n' go.
Jorge Luis Colombo
The best fresh pasta in DC. Do not miss their lasagnas and prosciutto sandwich. They are the glory. They sell argentinian items. The tiramisu is grandma style.
Mjar D.
Excellent take out. Good deli and/or frozen pasta, too. Be sure to speak up b/c they've got the plexi-screens up still. Service can get snappy at the end of the day but so would I. Oils, a few sweets, and drinks including sodas, spritzers and beer. Nice old place that has weathered well with the neighborhood.
Chad Ellwood
Best pizza in the area by far. Well-priced sandwiches, prepared foods, and it’s all delicious. No, the staff is not going to pat you on the back and tell you that you’re special for stopping in. That’s okay, their service is fast & accurate in a busy environment and quality is top notch
Ryan Dalusung
Classic spot on Connecticut Ave. The pizza here is pretty great. I also like that they put the sauce on top of the layer of cheese, which gives a different kind of bite that isn't all that innovative when you think about it, but tastes surprisingly fresh (I started doing that on my own mini pizzas I make at home).Speaking of making your own pizzas, the blocks of whole milk mozzarella cheese they sell are really fantastic. So delicious, and I buy one every time I make a stop at Vace's.They are a small, simple Italian pizza place (no dining in, take-out only) selling pies or slices, but also act as a mini market where you can pick up pastas and cheese, plus other Italian goodies.It's really a fairly simple spot that rightfully gets regular business and, in my opinion, should get yours, too. Try them out ???5/5 stars from me
Lots of fun Italian grocery products and specialty items. Our go-to is the fresh pizza dough, simple and great for making pizza or bread sticks at
Atmosphere: 5
Pizza for $2.50 a slice. Very old school Italian deli. It was great to see this kind of place still going strong in an age of chain markets and restaurants. We also picked up some funky looking pasta sauce. We'll definitely be coming back to get olives as a party appetizer, or a pizza as takeout.
You haven’t lived in DC until you’ve been to Vace. It’s a hidden Italian gem that’ll make you feel like you stepped into a deli somewhere in Florence. The subs are fantastic. I grab one of those (you can’t go wrong with any of them), but a single Sanpelli, and walk to Rock Creek Park for a little picnic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Sheets, Italian Cookies, Italian Cold Cut
This is truly the best pizza! I love it every time I visit. It never disappoints!! The service is excellent.
Italian Citizen here - this place has very good things, cappelletti, agnolotti, sauces, and cheeses. I tested many of them. Do yourself a favor, and go shop there !
If you're seeking great pizza in DC that is in the New York vein, look no further than Vace. My partner insisted that we get a pie from here when he was sick, and because pizza is medicine, I agreed, and I'm glad I did because this is without a doubt the best NY-ish pizza I've had in DC. As a born and bred Brooklynite, I would note that the crust is a tad thicker than the thin crust style that defines NY pizza, but Vace does such a great crust that it's still a winner. A LOT of sauce, almost in the Philadelphia tomato pie style, and I initially even wondered where the cheese was. But the cheese was definitely there, and was excellent, and the sauce was very good too. I have to give Vace a hand on the pizza toppings too - they have TWO olive options, one of which is kalamata! Much love for that from this Greek girl.Lastly, I can't hide how bowled over I was by the price - the entire large pizza, with tax, was under $22. That definitely beats New York right now because a good PLAIN pie from a pizzeria there will probably run you closer to $25 these days, at least. I live close to Vace, so will definitely be back for more great pizza (and apparently their other offerings are worth trying too).
This is old-fashioned pizza and it's very good. As a former waiter who helped put myself through college waiting tables, I love to tip and appreciate a good effort, and am hurt by those who give food workers a bad name. What isn't good at Vace is the dreadful service and the face of the franchise is a very sullen young woman who takes all the orders. After a very negative earlier experience with Vace, I decided to give them another chance and came in with my kids to pick up a takeout pizza to watch the game.By the way, I searched Vace's reviews for the word, "rude," and mine is the 43rd review, and not even counting all the synonyms for rude.What could possibly go wrong?I ordered a large plain and foolishly tipped upfront and she told me, "15 minutes," so 15 minutes later she comes out with a steaming large plain pizza [mine] and instead of giving it to me she puts it along with the other pizzas by the slice. Wow, she really did that!It took about 30 minutes to get my "15 minute" pizza and, of course, in the interim nobody ordered a slice of plain pizza.Is this terrible service some kind of Performance Art, part of the shtick?
Ohhh Vace….Food 5/5 starsService: almost always 0/5I have lived in Cleveland park for a couple of years now and luckily work in Bethesda as well (where the other location is) and have been coming a few times a month since. The food is always top tier, the subs are fantastic, the pizza great and the homemade pasta and sauces even better.For some reason, the owner just doesn’t care about the service. She often is working alongside her usual co-worker and they are unlikely to do anything but give you a cold stare as they prepare your food. I get it, it is most definitely not an easy job to prep and serve such food but jeez man… customer service goes a long way with Americans. Highly recommend just don’t take it personally when you say thank you and you just get a glare back.
Absolutely my favorite pizza in the city. Classic spot with a great frozen selection of homemade pastas, sauces, meats, etc. Deli subs and homemade focaccia are also to die for.
Amazingly, I'd never reviewed this place despite its location near the Cleveland Park Metro and its longstanding status. As a deli, it includes a large amount of meat that I don't want anything to do with. Some of the small selection of sauces and noodles looked worthwhile for those actually living in the neighborhood. I suspect the fresh food will be the main attraction for most. They sell pizza by the slice at rates that haven't gone up a ton in the several years since I left the area. Notably, they offer a mushroom slice. The mushrooms appear canned, but they go alright on a slice. Mine was heated for perhaps a bit too long, but it was delicious. This is a place that works within a modest scope, but they do it well.
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Nice little outlet offering a variety of Italian sandwiches and pizza. Recommended if you want to quickly grab n' go.
The best fresh pasta in DC. Do not miss their lasagnas and prosciutto sandwich. They are the glory. They sell argentinian items. The tiramisu is grandma style.
Excellent take out. Good deli and/or frozen pasta, too. Be sure to speak up b/c they've got the plexi-screens up still. Service can get snappy at the end of the day but so would I. Oils, a few sweets, and drinks including sodas, spritzers and beer. Nice old place that has weathered well with the neighborhood.
Best pizza in the area by far. Well-priced sandwiches, prepared foods, and it’s all delicious. No, the staff is not going to pat you on the back and tell you that you’re special for stopping in. That’s okay, their service is fast & accurate in a busy environment and quality is top notch
Classic spot on Connecticut Ave. The pizza here is pretty great. I also like that they put the sauce on top of the layer of cheese, which gives a different kind of bite that isn't all that innovative when you think about it, but tastes surprisingly fresh (I started doing that on my own mini pizzas I make at home).Speaking of making your own pizzas, the blocks of whole milk mozzarella cheese they sell are really fantastic. So delicious, and I buy one every time I make a stop at Vace's.They are a small, simple Italian pizza place (no dining in, take-out only) selling pies or slices, but also act as a mini market where you can pick up pastas and cheese, plus other Italian goodies.It's really a fairly simple spot that rightfully gets regular business and, in my opinion, should get yours, too. Try them out ???5/5 stars from me