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Menomale

Restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant Italian restaurant

Bright, narrow bistro serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, calzones, sandwiches & craft beers. People often mention pizza, delicious, service, crust, excellent, good, Italy, Italian,


Address

2711 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20018

Website

www.menomale.us

Contact

(202) 248-3946

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (866 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 5 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (28) delicious (13) service (11) crust (8) excellent (7) good (6) Italy (6) Italian (6)
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  • 4/5 Joseph R. 1 year ago on Google • 2176 reviews
    Very impressed! The crust is outstanding. Both the traditional and the mushroom and sausage were very good. The service was outstanding. The only miss... The bruschetta was under seasoned with salt and balsamic glaze. Other than that, it's a five star.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jess 2 years ago on Google
    I had been hearing good things about this pizza and knew I had to give it a try. Every aspect was delicious: the sauce, the cheese, and the crust. From my experience in Italy, I think it is some of the most authentic Italian pizza that I have had in this area. My one thing for next time is that I will ask for them to spread more sauce and cheese on or get some extra sauce for dipping the crust. There was a lot more plain crust than I prefer, but it should be an easy thing to get around when I go back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matilde C C. 1 year ago on Google • 133 reviews
    This little Neapolitan pizza place is amazing! I went for on a busy Saturday for lunch. There was only one staff but the waiter was so efficient and friendly. Pizzas were so delicious and the portions were big enough for me to bring half home. The Cappuccino Truffle is like an ice cream with coffee truffle in the center of the ice cream ball. It was pretty unique and tasty!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fady Adel T. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Top pizza places in DC, no questions about it. The staff is friendly, the food is fantastic, and the environment is really nice. Quiet enough to have an intimate dinner inside but lively if you want to have a group on the patio. Pizzas are all divine and make sure you get a cannoli to finish your meal!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zsuzsa F. 1 year ago on Google
    Giovanni provided my Hungarian family and Anerican friends an outstanding service, and with his sense of humor, charm and hospitality an unforgettable experience. The authentic Italian decorations and beautifully handpainted table provided a most pleasant atmosphere. His recommendations were perfect for our taste and the quality of the pizzas we ate were excellent. My 78 year old mother told him it was the best pizza of her life. It was, certainly, the best crust I have ever tasted. We will certainly come back again soon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google • 186 reviews
    We went to menomale for lunch on a Saturday. We didn’t have to wait for a table but they were pretty busy. The apps were delicious - salad was great, beer selection was ok. Pizza was solid, very traditional Italian style pizza. Could’ve used more sausage on the sausage mushroom but the salami and olives together was a solid interesting compliment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marissa A. 2 years ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Authentic Napoletana pizza. Warm and friendly neighborhood atmosphere with excellent service. This is the new favorite spot for my husband and I. I wish I could keep it a secret, but the food is so good and you can tell the staff works really hard and takes pride in what they serve. Really enjoyed my experience here and we will be back to try more pizzas.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dereck y. 7 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I went there as a group of 8 people. The cappuccino was very much to my taste, and the Salami Calzone was great. The pizza we ordered were all delicious, too. The dessert was not as impressive, and the service was slow, maybe partly because we were a group of large size. Additionally, it was relatively easy to find parking nearby, on a Saturday afternoon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neerja T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for pizza in Washington DC !For a family of six the bill came to 90 dollars! We ordered a Caprese salad and a Formaggi Della casa plus three pizzas! Food is excellent and we enjoyed the dinner! Tip: they closed at nine pm and hence do go early to enjoy your meal at leisure
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R 3 months ago on Google • 188 reviews New
    Probably the best Neapolitan pizza in NE. Staff was friendly and quick. Burrata appetizer and margarita pizza was delicious.

  • 5/5 Les N. 1 year ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Brought my whole family here, two daughters, 2 son-in-laws, 3 grand kids. Very close to the taste of pizzas in Naples, Italy. Fast service and excellent taste. Antipasto tray good to. The serve Menabrea beer from Italy oldest brewery in Northern Italy. Looks to be dog friendly as well.

  • 5/5 Adam Z. 3 months ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Great food and great service. You can tell they make an effort here. Not a lot of restaurants like this left.

  • 5/5 Caleigh G. 1 year ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Our favorite pizza place in DC! Their red sauce and crust is amazing. Love the specialty flavors—there’s something cool for everyone. The pizza scissors are so cool, too! They even gave my mom a dessert on the house for her birthday.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth S. 3 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    This is about as close to neapolitian pizza outside of Naploi as possible. It was delicious. Mozzarella di buffala, delicious prosciutto, good wine, and well seasoned true brick oven. Small space to eat inside, covered outside seating, and to go options. Highly recommend, and be patient if there is a wait.

  • 5/5 Denissita D. 3 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    The pizza was really excellent, and the staff were absolutely fantastic. Josef and his companions very kind, we would definitely come back when we return to Washington DC, thanks guys ☺️

  • 5/5 Katherine E. L. N. 6 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    This was a pleasant surprise. Great service and great food. The pizza was delicious.

  • 5/5 Kathryn L. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    This might be the best pizza I have had in the US. Truly delicious, from the doughy crust to each fresh tasting topping, and I got the Di Ettore (chefs special). Highly highly recommend. (Note that the 2 person tables are VERY close together.)

  • 5/5 Stefano F. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Fantastic pizza, the guys who served us were fantastic and very kind, especially the Italian Josef. I will definitely come back when I pass through Washington

  • 5/5 Angelina R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best pizza in DC I’ve ever had after living here for 7 years. Very busy, but didn’t mind waiting. Service is excellent. My husband and I got burrata salad w/ prosciutto and the Brookland veggie.

  • 5/5 Cara H. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was amazing! The handmade dough is out of this world. Would highly recommend. The service was top notch and the establishment was very clean. Please go!

  • 5/5 justin j. 1 year ago on Google
    Back in DC for a wedding -- been almost a decade since I have came back since graduation, and I immediately felt that warm feeling from the host at Menomale as I was seeking refuge from a storm. Little did I know I stumbled upon a gem, legit 9/10 pizza and Italian fare, excellent service, beautiful space and ambiance .. This is a destination restaurant - don't miss out.

  • 5/5 Madeline J. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious authentic Italian food! Saw they had the certification for neopolitan pizza certification which was neat. We had the olive oil sampler, a prosciutto pizza (added arugula), and the spicy pizza (can't remember the name. The dining area is small but the outdoor seating looks nice. Will definitely be a regular here. Also their espresso dessert was delicious!

  • 5/5 Ty W. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was so delicious, and we were starving so I only took a picture of my cider that I enjoyed too. Definitely order the baked chickpea and feta dip to start and any pizza because the crust makes every type with your favorite toppings dynamite. I would love to come back any time I visit the area again. The only downside was when we first arrived there was a large group and the volume was pretty hard to conversate while dining in. It would be great to sit outside on a nice night right when the sun is setting.

  • 5/5 Emma M. 6 months ago on Google
    Ok, I adore this restaurant. In fact, it’s my favorite go to restaurant in DC. I lived in Italy for 4 months and this is the only good, authentic, Neapolitan pizza I have ever had outside of Italy. I don’t actually like pizza in general, especially American (or Roman!) pizzas. But this pizza is quite literally amazing. I finish the whole thing by myself every time! Their buratta is also delicious. It is a small, quaint little restaurant with the tiniest bar, the best espresso martinis, and amazing service! I love how small and “tight” this restaurant is; it feels cozy and very authentic. Also, the location in NoMa does not compare to this one! Thank you Menomale! 🩷

  • 5/5 Mary B. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Best pizza in DC! Excellent service too!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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