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(Now Closed)Pizzeria and American Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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Victor Miyakawa SolísSeptember 6, 2014Really liked this place. Try the lamb sandwich, very good. Pizzas are great, good size, interesting toppings. Good beer selection. Can handle large groups. This place gets packed.
Yasaman MahdianJanuary 10, 2019The best pizza I had in D.C so far. It was amazing. Also the interior is really interesting. Go for calamari as starter. Good service. Give it a go.
Terence Steward IIJanuary 26, 2014By far one of the best restaurants to dine at. Crispy half chicken and pepperoni & sausage pizza were INSANE! Ask for waitress, Beauty - she's a beauty 😉. A must go spot in DC.
Kian GorjiMay 25, 2019We got a large pizza, half chicken pesto, half crispy pork belly. Both were really great, but the chicken was better.Service was very good, and our waiter was a super nice and friendly guy.
Really unique and amazing space for a restaurant. Pizza is their specialty but their salad is great too. Great outdoor patio space too.
Michael CoxFebruary 21, 2015Pizza, sliders, and the steak. Great social scene, lotsa variety in whiskeys, and the cucumber gin and tonic is an absolute dream. Must go!
Caroline HagärJune 9, 2017The share plates are amazing, but really are for 2 🙊 Make sure to try the crab and avo with a red umbrella cocktail!
I really enjoy the pizza at Matchbox. Funny, the two people next to me had the half chicken and raved about it. I think I’ll always go pizza. But, the regulars can’t be too wrong...
NicholasAugust 21, 2017Expansive bi-level restaurant with bar and patio. Decent pizza, but not the best by a longshot. Come for the service and the atmosphere.
Allen VoglianoSeptember 23, 2018This is a pretty bougee neighborhood. This both fits in that eclectic feel, while simultaneously having normal palatable food options. Well played Matchbox, well played.
Tyrone ShawFebruary 17, 2013Call ahead before you go on the weekend. Grab a drink at the bar while you wait... The bartenders are very friendly! The sun dried tomato pizza is the best!
Ross GuthrieSeptember 7, 2013Avoid the "Fire & Smoke " cocktail. It is too spicy for it's own good. But do try the "Fire & Smoke" pizza to share... it's flavor is good for a slice or two, but is overwhelming for an entire pizza.
SHAR HAZELDecember 8, 2012Vince is the server you want to request...Great Experience...Thanks Vincent for the yummy dessert suggestion..APPLE CRISP
Jessica PlacenciaJuly 3, 2015Sangria for happy hour. It's rose vodka fruits and grapefruit juice. Perfect thirst quenching for summer
Olivia A.February 13, 2013The bar is the way to go. Great service and good conversation. Shout out to my bartender Billy.
JennaAugust 13, 2014Love this location! Very cozy. Everything on the menu is so delicious. Try the fig pizza!
Brad MonroeFebruary 16, 2013Great architecture and 'feel'! The Fire & Smoke pizza is excellent - get it with pepperoni and it's even better!
Jey GSeptember 1, 2013Food was good. This establishment has a modern design that fits for the area. Service was very good. Recommend the sliders!
Bianca Navarro BowmanDecember 31, 2015Yummy salads and good pizza, plus in a very cool area. Usually a pretty long wait!
Crabcake benedict is awesome. Put one in your face for brunch.- Adam AloiMarch 20, 2014The seared trout & beet salad are perfect for two. Add wine and repeat when ever you can.
Washington PostApril 10, 2014The Fire & Smoke is one of the city's spiciest. Roasted red peppers and chewy smoked gouda are nice, but the chipotle-spiked sauce is the essence of this pizza. Read more
Gia StancellMarch 30, 2013Atmosphere was amazing! Mini burgers were delightful. But the sausage pizza with red wine reduction...yuck!
Katherine Kennedy AllenJanuary 4, 2014Brunch is the best! #6 bloody w a bloody burger or brunch pizza - the ultimate hangover cure!
Evonia BennettJuly 14, 2013This restaurant was so accommodating to my party of 25. The food was food was outstanding and our servers were the best.
Butternut cheesecake is awesome and light for a dessert!
Chistopher RathsackMarch 23, 2013Great service. The chef cooks everything 2 temps too rare including poultry
Get a pizza to share for an appetizer, then order entrees
Richie StarkJanuary 2, 2014Fire and smoke - great. Apple crisp - crushed. Sliders - on point. Not impressed by the size of the lg apple pear salad, though.
Love their pizza, but the Fire & Smoke cocktail is truly the worst alcoholic beverage I've ever attempted to consume. It's disgusting & undrinkable. You've been warned.
Kameron SpencerOctober 29, 2014Literally killed a pizza in 5 minutes!!! Good service... Awesome pizza!!
- SHAR HAZELDecember 8, 2012Awesome interior design... In the words of the architect..Great Adaptive reuse
Jason LinkinsMay 29, 2016If you like pizza and hate people who hate pizza come here definitely! I fucking hate people who hate pizza and they are deservedly ridiculed in public.
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We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:30 PM
(202) 328-0369
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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