Comments on: While We Are On The Subject of Pizza

By: Marissa

Marissa — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:54:37 +0000

I had a really, *really* bizarre experience at Radius that had nothing really to do with the food as much as the crowd. BUT, I digress. The salad was excellent and cheap! The pizza was not that great. Maybe it was an off night, but I’ve had better pizza from Sbarro’s…just sayin’…

The best pizza in DC, however, I in this tiny cafe called Italian Pizza Kitchen located north of Van Ness on Connecticut. I’m not sure what their delivery is like since I’ve only eaten it during the day (it’s near where I work), but I’ve NEVER been disappointed. It’s as close to NY pizza you can get here and the ingredients are always fresh. Seriously, it’s divine.

By: Toby

Toby — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:01:44 +0000

I’m probably off topic, but as a U MD grad, I love Ledo’s pizza, the original one on University Blvd. I’ll go to the greatest thrift store, Value Village and stop by Ledo’s for some pizza.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:36:50 +0000

just for the record:

fuck albertos pizza…

if they have one more fire that shuts down dj hut i think i will try to find a way to have them run out of the city or run them out myself. careless fuckers.

signed,
someone who loves records and who will never eat albertos “fire burning” pizza again

By: ParkRdChick

ParkRdChick — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:02:27 +0000

Most of the food on Mt. Pleasant street, at least that aimed at yuppies, falls into the same formula: good concept, half-assed execution.

Consider:

-Marx Cafe (wonderful atmosphere and friendly service, real neighborhood feel, marred by terrible, carelessly-made food),

-Heller’s Bakery (great idea, but they use the lowest-quality ingredients. Everything tastes like it’s made with Crisco and box mix, and half of the bread is always burned. Lousy coffee and tea.

-Dos Gringos – some good ideas, but again, often not well executed. A bit overpriced, too. And the communal spoon sitting in the frothy rinse water is…disgusting.

-Radius– things on the menu sound good, but they usually have cheap ingredients or just aren’t made well. We had some very uninspired salads and pasta there.

With a bit more care as to food quality (spicing, consistency, quality of ingredients), these places could all be amazing. Sad.

By: fatboy

fatboy — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:42:16 +0000

radius = terrible…agree, i want to like it but i’ve been disappointed EVERY time
red rocks = almost there…they are on the right track for what they’re trying (and it’s important to note that they are going for something entirely different than radius). not the absolute best brick oven gourmet style thin crust in town (agree, that’s 2amys) but definitely a good meal. their service needs work…as does their consistency.
vace = great, but not really my style. on the go, tasty and satisfying but can tend to be dry.
alberto’s = kick ass! do not get delivery or you will wait 2 hours, but if you are considering jumbo slice on 18th, do yourself a favor and cross the street. their pizza is really tasty and filling.
baffettos = agree it’s the best delivery available in our hood. standard or gourmet (like bbq chicken, or portabello shroom) these guys are amazing! and their largest pizza doesn’t even fit in my fridge it’s so big. good sammiches too. just found that place a few months back and it’s my go to now.
duccinis = open late…tasty when up late and impaired. good calzones.

By: ms. awesome

ms. awesome — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:59:40 +0000

Radius is truly horrible. I can’t think of one good thing to say about it. I too, wanted to like it, I live right down the street, but unfortunately it’s not too impressive.

By: j of the jtl

j of the jtl — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:12:43 +0000

tried radius last night, one word sums it up… dissapointing. kinda flavorless sauce, not well cooked, giant ass crust. it wasn’t horrible, just not all that good. no rush going back for me. i think it’s time to give red rocks another chance, at least the pizza they make has some good flavor, though it may lack in other ways.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:54:33 +0000

Best delivery pizza is Baffettos on 18th St. Its a bit expensive, but definitely better than any other delivery. Just had it delivered to Mt. P the other night and it arrived hot and tasty. Get the thin crust with spicy red pepper sauce.

By: saf

saf — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:15:11 +0000

DCer – Vace doesn’t deliver to anywhere.

By: smp

smp — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:20:28 +0000

Radius is fantastc! Maybe not the best pizza in DC but it’s certainly one ofvghr better ones. We like the Cegiva and the Laverda but the other kinds are good too. The staff is helpful and the place is clean.