50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Franconia

“Delicious food and the wait staff is fabulous!“

“Absolutely incredible food. Our Lyft driver recommended we try it, now I'm sad we live 4 hours away from some of the best pizza I've ever had.“

“Many people have described this place as the best pizza in DC. While it is good and definitely has that classic NYC style, it was not five star pizza. I got the Classic Pepperoni signature pizza with burrata and hot honey - very tasty.

I got it for takeout which may have also contributed to quality of the pie. A really nice touch was that they put the buratta and hot honey on the side, which kept the pizza crispier while I brought it home.

I hope to try a fresh slice at the restaurant someday soon. They have lots of selection between their own creations and the classics. If you are in DC and craving pizza, give them a try!

Parking: Parking here is difficult“

“I came here during my lunch break on a weekday. All the pizza options were available and I got the buffalo chicken slice. I don't make that much $, but the pricing was totally worth it. ($6 I believe) The pictures don't do it justice, but if you like NY style thin crust with that grease drip, you'll love this. The crust had that dough bubble that I love, and you could hear the crunch echo throughout the cafeteria. I would love to see some gluten-light offerings in the future but for now? A quick bite for good quality? You won't be disappointed.“

“OMG! I never knew pizza could be an experience. Lol! My favorite outside food but Andy's does the absolute most. It's literally pizza with added luxury, if you ask me. I don't eat pork, but I will scarf down that pepperoni special with extra basil and that yummy SPICY HONEYYYYYYY! Lol! I'm going back in 1...2....3....“

“It was amazing. Simply amazing. Casual, not luxurious, but so cute. Small yet roomy. And clean. The pizza was incredible. I think they make their tomato sauce themselves. You know how at those fancy pizzerias the taste is good but when you fold the slice New York–style, the tip droops down because it’s soggy? This was nothing like that. It was a huge pizza, but the tip of the slice never drooped. Perfectly crispy.

They also give little packets of oregano and amazingly good chili flakes, which I thought was such a nice touch.

The interior is very charming. I just think the lemonade could have been a bit better. I hope the taste always stays this way.“

“Absolutely incredible food. Our Lyft driver recommended we try it, now I'm sad we live 4 hours away from some of the best pizza I've ever had.“

“I came to Minya’s Pizza with my family after hearing about the restaurant on Fox News, and since we were visiting from out of state, we knew we had to stop by. The pizza was absolutely delicious, and we also tried the traditional breakfast (ful), which was so flavorful. What really made the experience special was the service, Rahel took such great care of us and made us feel so welcome. The ambience was beautiful, with all the pictures and artwork of Asmara adding such a warm and authentic touch, truly making me feel like I was back home. Everything about our visit was wonderful, and we’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in DC! Thank you Raheley for the wonderful service! Wishing you all the best.“

“very friendly and fantastic pizza at ViVa Vienna festival!“

“Pizza is very good, reasonably priced. they sell by the slice and offer meal deals. Definitely recommend“

“Five stars!!! Fast and friendly service. We just moved here and we have already decided that this will be our number one pizza place. Delicious. Beats all other pizza chains for sure! 👍“

“**updated to 5 stars they’ve made the change and now seal it

I LOVE their pizza! The Macha Ron is to die for! The kale Cesar is delicious The only thing is I wish when you ordered through delivery that they taped the box close so that you know it’s sealed/safe, giving them 4 stars for that. Hoping an owner/manager sees this so they make the change“

“Pizza is very good, reasonably priced. they sell by the slice and offer meal deals. Definitely recommend“

“Being Italian, I'm very picky about my pizza. I have to say Stracci Pizza is our absolute favorite. Whether eating there or a carry out, it is simply the best.“

“Delicious food, great service! Highly recommend! We had a party of 7 and the staff were great. Kids all loved their meals. I’ll be thinking of the chicken pita for a while too. Will definitely stop again on future trips heading south. Thank you!“

“Fun sitting on the swings to eat! Sausage pizza was really good and my daughter said the gluten free margherita pizza was good, too!“

“Fantastic pizza, very convenient, and good people too! Couldn't recommend it more.“

“Great local pizza place, crust is amazing, fresh toppings and good cookies!“

“Absolutely best pizza. Очень вкусно 🍕❤️“

“We are tourist & was searching for a place too eat since our first choice for dinner totally ignored us after we sat there 30 minutes we left. This pizza joint is absolutely delicious. The thin crust was delicious especially on the cheese pizza. The only negative thing I have too say is y’all charging too much for a house salad. I mean if you gonna charge $14 @ least give me something other than basic lettuce.“

“Solace and beer. Yes!!!!!“

“This place is what a “grab n go” pizza slice spot should be. Excellent pizza (Detroit style slice with pepperoni and hot honey was delicious), very fast, and a cozy atmosphere to listen to Katy Perry on the speakers for five minutes before getting on with your day. 10/10.“

“Our dining experience deserves the 5 star I rated. 1) our food (chicken wings, burger and gluten free pizza) was cooked to perfection, 2) the service was to die for, 3) the chef personally address my wife's food allergy and her accommodating my wife convinced us this restaurant really cares about patrons dining experience and 4) this restaurant proves that cleanliness is next to Godliness.
A special thanks goes out to Chef Kianni, Server Ki and Server Nubia.
F.Y.I.: This was our first time visiting this restaurant and we will return again and bring our family and friends.“

“Great service @ DC the seafood appetizer was delicious!“

“Pizza is very good, reasonably priced. they sell by the slice and offer meal deals. Definitely recommend“

“Finally tried Big Bite tonight and we were very happy with all of the food.
Pizza: crispy crust, good sauce (not too sweet or too salty), good amount of toppings. Some may think they are heavy on the cheese but I typically order extra so I loved it.
Garlic dipping sauce on the side: Delicious. Think of a real, homemade version of papa John's garlic sauce. I could taste the seasonings.
Wings: we ordered plain with sauce on the side. Wings were big, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Hot sauce and ranch dipping sauces were great.
Steak and cheese: really tasty, healthy amount of meat, bread held up nicely“

“Lovely Place, Great Customer Service, Food always Fresh and Hot , Always Clean

Vegetarian options: Alot of Vegan options

Kid-friendliness: Nice for children

Wheelchair accessibility: Open area“

“Would highly recommend this place with cozy backward setting and great 🍕also try out their wings with different flavors.“

“Our dinner was just amazing tonight! Everything was so fresh and delicious, and you were all so friendly, thank you so much.“

“on point!! don't shy away from the menu, everything we had was delicious.“

“Great people, great service, great food! I've been on a mission to find Eggs Benny done right - thank you! For the breakfast, and for being an awesome part of the adventure. 😊“

“A very inviting corner restaurant, great for people watching and cocktails. The drinks were nice and the atmosphere was lux. We went on a Saturday and it just felt like they needed a manager around. Felt like they were really understaffed and not ready for the crowds. There were some people who had worked there longer and were directing others, and the food did come out of the kitchen timely. But there wasn't a sense of table service really, you just catch them when you can, know the candle won't get lit even after you asked and teach the server how to swipe the card. I wish they had someone tending to things, but maybe when it's slower it will be better. The pizza was good, and lots of pepperoni. I wished it wasn't quite as soggy in the middle but it tasted good. And the burrata had no flavor, no nice olive oil or pepper, very bland, but it was a hearty portion. Can't complain about the drinks. I can sense when there's no service concept so I hope they get it together.“

“Excelente servicio al cliente. Los ingredientes de muy buena calidad y el sabor es delicioso. 100% recomendado.“

“This place feels like home. From truly heartfelt New York style pizza to a very wide selection of drinks and spectacular service, Protest Pizza is a safe space in the D.C. bubble. This place feels part museum, part night club, part late-night munchies that does not quit. Get yourself a slice (I highly recommend the sit-in!)“

“Terrific service and friendly casual atmosphere. Great Detroit style pizza as well. Dog friendly too“

“Lived in NoVA for 12 years and this is the BEST pizza I’ve found. Made my first trip in last week for takeout and it was fantastic. Friendly people even when they were swamped with orders. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Great halal food variety 👏“

“I ran into Ray today and every time I run in there, I run into friendly people. It was close to closing time. It was a one-man operation, but he was still cool and helpful. Though I felt bad for placing an order right before closing he told me not to sweat it.“

“This is honestly one of the best pizza places I’ve ever had — and I’ve eaten a lot of pizza in my life, lol! The food here is always delicious, and the crust and toppings are always spot-on.

The staff at this location are super friendly and welcoming. Every time I walk in, someone greets me right away, and they always make you feel like a valued customer. I’ve picked up takeout a few times, and the wait has never been long — only a couple of minutes once, which is totally fine.

Overall, great food, great people, and a great experience every time. Definitely one of my favorite spots for pizza!“

“We love Washington DC so my wife and I wanted some pizza. We were staying at the Embassy suites in NW so I googled pizza that was close by. Pizzoli‘s pizzeria came up. It looked good so we took an Uber there and the pizza was excellent. We ordered a simple pepperoni pizza and my wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed it. Made from scratch good. We were a little bit surprised in that it was a smaller establishment as we thought we were going to a place that had lots of tables, etc. This place has one inside table and five or six countertops to eat at and then they have several tables outside but as noted, the food was fantastic. Would certainly recommended, and we will be back home future visits.“

“This was great compared to pizza we get in Colorado. Thin crust, plenty of toppings and they were sliced big so you could actually tell what you were eating.“

“Pizzarro is such a neighborhood gem! I swung by for a jumbo pepperoni slice after a late-night stroll and it hit every note—crispy crust, melty cheese, and loads of flavor. The staff was super friendly and easygoing, which made the whole vibe feel welcoming and laid-back.

I appreciate that they've got Mediterranean options too—grabbed a Greek salad one time, and it was fresh and balanced (great for pairing with their pizzas). The casual, cozy atmosphere is perfect whether you’re dining solo, grabbing friends, or craving something late at night.

Parking can be a bit tricky on Florida Ave, but trust me—it’s worth circling for. If you're ever in Shaw and want solid pizza without fuss, this is the spot. Highly recommend!“

“10/10 Amazing authentic Italian food“

“My wife and I got a pizza and the garlic bread sticks planning on eating half and saving the rest for later. But the food was so delicious, we ended up eating it all in one meal!
I highly recommend the hot honey pepperoni pizza. It was delicious! The only downside is it leaves your fingers sticky with delicious honey...“

“This was some of the best food I’ve ever had. I would never normally choose Italian as a n “”out to eat” option but I’m so glad I did! I would eat here night after night if I could.“

“I'm from CT where the home location when they open one down here where I live at now made me very happy“

“I was at the paisonos in Vienna,VA couple on Sunday Sept 11th and the lady who works the front think her name is Allison she is very respectful and polite. She deft is a hard worker and I'm so glad she is working there.. last time I eat there was in May and I wasn't happy with the customer service but I'm gonna tell you y'all need to keep her there I hope she is a manager if not she needs to be.me and my family sat in to eat she asked us multiple times did we need any,asked how our food was she even cleaned out mess up when she didn't half to..way to go paisanos about time you guys got decent people taking orders . I listened to the way she answered the phone she is definitely professional.. the way she spoke to her customers was amazing she even helped a elderly woman bring her food to the car for her and open and s*** the woman door . I couldn't stop smiling.. I'm so amazed about her.. one more thing I even heard how she was speaking to the other workers asked them was they ok and that they are doing a good job.. see we definitely need more people like her in this environment.. great job Allison!!!!! Please give her a recommendation because when I come back I'm gonna ask her .. you will definitely get my business atleast two or three times a week“

“It’s a perfect neighborhood pizza shop, no frills, just order online/phone and pick up/delivery. I love their Detroit style deep dish pizza. It’s delicious! I like to order online at jet’s pizza website and pick up which is super easy. This is now our family’s favorite pizza shop.“

“Review is for the new PUPATELLA off Slater's Lane in Alexandria VA. It's in my neighborhood so we walked. Noticed limited # spot parking lot, minimal if any street parking. Went on opening day around 1145 am; got seated right away but servers were largely absent throughout stay. Took ~10 min for someone to show up to take our drink order and food order. Seasonal specials on the menu but not actually available to order yet. Went with soft drinks, margarita pizza, and brussels sprouts app. Food was fabulous and served quickly. No server appeared to check on us or to refill drinks; I believe the marketing manager ended up checking on us and helped out. Also no server to bring bill so we closed the tab at their point of sale system. Decor is plain; hopefully they will add some art to the walls at some point. Two unisex bathrooms were clean. Very narrow pathway to get to them past the indoor seating and the bar seating. Large folks and wheelchairs will struggle to navigate to the bathrooms. The usable space inside the narrow building is limited so not sure if this is a fixable issue. Patio seating is a mix of low tables and high tables/chairs, assortment of non-adjustable small umbrellas to block sun, looked like they could be moved around. Clearly dog-friendly, I saw at least three water bowls in use or available to use. Saw a lot of vehicle traffic on Slater's, but did not hear the traffic on Slater's or the GW parkway. Most tables inside and out were occupied; the music over the speakers and the ambient patron noise was loud enough to drown out traffic. There is an access road and line of trees between the restaurant and GW parkway which helps to minimize the traffic view. Food was worth another visit, though you should give them time to upskill their servers and perhaps hire more servers. Given the parking issue and the limited seating inside and out, I suspect this location is more suited for walking locals and carry-out than travelling diners. This location isn't really suited to be a destination dining experience.“

“Best Detroit style pizza I have ever had. Michaela was an incredible server. I recommend location near Howard University in DC!! A must when in town.“