Pizzeria Paradiso - Dupont Circle

djhowell from Wisconsin

4.23/5  rDev -2.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5

Apr 30, 2015

cratez from Canada (ON)

3.7/5  rDev -14.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75

What I had: Draft pint of Monocacy Humulus Lupulus Rex and an Insalata Paradiso for me, glass of sauvignon blanc and an Insalata Romana for my partner, Bosco Pizza to split.
What I liked: Casual, low-key atmosphere at lunch time, no trouble finding seats, had a nice view of the kitchen and wood oven from our table, scrumptious pizza that lives up to the hype, efficient service, solid bottle list, I’ll always remember this place since I proposed to my fiancé (girlfriend at the time) right after our meal.
What I disliked: Tap lineup wasn’t nearly as good as I expected on our visit, waiter was quick to bring everything to the table but not all that friendly, with such a small bar and a clear focus on food I couldn’t see myself coming here just to drink. That said, we enjoyed our experience here.
Would I go back? Most likely.
Overall Rating: 74

Jan 30, 2020

DoubleDaisyCutter from District of Columbia

4.59/5  rDev +6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4

Dec 19, 2017

Cpmitchno1 from Virginia

3.89/5  rDev -10.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.25

Apr 05, 2017

DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania

3.84/5  rDev -11.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25

Jan 25, 2017

Emersonio from District of Columbia

4.35/5  rDev +0.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5

Jul 05, 2016

Guppy314 from District of Columbia

4.29/5  rDev -0.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25

This is a really comfortable place for Pizza & a wide beer selection -- perfect for dads taking their kids on Father's Day. My 9" ATOMICA pizza was nicely spicy and delicious. Their multi-page beer menu (+ 12 draft beers) is sizable and both my beers were excellent, but the first beer I ordered "wasn't available" ... so I can't testify that they actually have all they claim. But will definitely return.

Jun 19, 2016

deereless from Colorado

4.48/5  rDev +3.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75

May 27, 2016

scxcrunner from Massachusetts

4.45/5  rDev +2.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25

Apr 23, 2016

Mpontiakos from Virginia

4.64/5  rDev +7.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5

Mar 20, 2016

costanzo_mike from Massachusetts

4.53/5  rDev +4.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5

Jan 03, 2016

benzalman from California

4.26/5  rDev -1.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4

Oct 03, 2015

VABA from Virginia

4/5  rDev -7.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4

Aug 26, 2015

DoubleJ from Wisconsin

4.36/5  rDev +0.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25

Pizza and beer is as American as Washinton DC, and what better way to enjoy my first lunch in the District of Columbia in 15 years than pizza and beer? It took me and my brother less than 20 minutes to walk here from the White House, and when we made it, I was ready for a beer or two.

Luckily, Pizzeria Paradiso does that beer thing well. Sitting in a small, rustic interior, and a small bar area where the two of us grabbed seats, the draft menu is easy to spot and mixes in some intriguing options. Freigeist, Del Borgo, Founders, DC Brau, Atlas, and Port City were among the drafts, plus a cask offering, and if that isn't enough, somewhere around 200 bottles and offering brands like Alvine, Against the Grain, Grimm, Omnipollo, Brewers' Art, La Cotta, and Hanssens. Pairing with the beer is a wide arsenal of beer glassware, an underappreciated art stateside.

The focaccia we had came out quick and got me in craving our custom pepperoni, sausage, and garlic pizza. Both of us found the pizza to be excellent. Having food come out quick as well as quick and knowledgeable drink service at the bar got my respect for Pizzeria Paradiso. After two beer, pizza, and focaccia, it was a long yet happy walk south to the Lincoln Memorial. It was worth the extended walk.

Aug 14, 2015

needMIbeer from Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75

Jul 16, 2015

stevoj from Idaho

4.46/5  rDev +3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5

Great bottle list, a bit pricey, but highest quality. good selection of taps topped off with happy hour pricing. Pizza was wonderful, Must stop if in the area.

Jun 15, 2015

whitenads from Michigan

4.33/5  rDev 0%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25

Jun 14, 2015

DucksFan16 from Alaska

4.04/5  rDev -6.7%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4

Jun 09, 2015

Sambo4 from Alabama

4.59/5  rDev +6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75

Mar 30, 2015

crc1935 from Virginia

4.79/5  rDev +10.6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75

Jan 25, 2015

duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

4.11/5  rDev -5.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25

Jan 18, 2015

CB2maltygoodness from District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev -1.8%

Nov 18, 2014

DCLAguy11 from California

4.35/5  rDev +0.5%

Nov 14, 2014

GeorgiaBeerGuy from Georgia

4.25/5  rDev -1.8%

Nov 06, 2014

srletend from Texas

3.5/5  rDev -19.2%

Aug 31, 2014