In Washington’s Golden Triangle, DC Pizza has been baking handcrafted pies since 2013, from build-your-own creations to specialty pizzas with mambo sauce.
Locally owned and founded by Bob Daly and Lisa Lakin, it keeps its ovens going until 4 AM on weekends. 🌙
Order at the counter and wait for the magic. 🔥
How DC Pizza won Washington, DC’s hearts
DC Pizza is a locally owned, independent pizza restaurant founded in 2013 by Bob Daly and Lisa Lakin, built without franchise restrictions.
The pair focus on fresh, high-quality pizza, fast service, and genuine hospitality, and the restaurant says it has been locally owned and operated in the heart of Washington, DC, ever since. 🏛️
The signature experience is simple: walk up to the counter, pick your crust, sauce, cheese, toppings, and finish, and watch a handcrafted pie take shape.
There are six sauce options, including classic tomato, basil pesto, creamy Alfredo, BBQ, olive oil, and the famous mambo sauce, a sweet and mildly spicy sauce that nods to local tradition. 🌶️
Gluten-free crust is available in the personal size, and oven-roasted wings round out the menu for sharing. 🍗
DC Pizza is described as one of the only late-night pizza spots in DC, with extended hours on Thursday through Saturday.
That makes it a favorite for office workers at lunch, night owls after a concert, and everyone in between. 🌆
Food Highlights 🍕
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Meat Likers: Classic tomato sauce, house blend cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and bacon, finished with fresh basil. 🥓
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DC Mambo: Mambo sauce, house blend cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and chicken breast, finished with fresh basil. 🌶️
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Honey Sriracha: Olive oil base, three-cheese blend, bacon, fried chicken, and red onions. 🍯
- The Marty: Sweet tomato sauce, banana peppers, pineapple, pepperoni, and sausage. 🔥
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Hawaiian: Classic sauce, house blend cheese, bacon, pineapple, and ham. 🍍
- Veg Me: Classic tomato sauce, house blend cheese, spinach, mushrooms, red onions, and green peppers, finished with basil and garlic rosemary Parmesan oil. 🌱
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Pesto Chicken: Basil pesto, three-cheese blend, chicken, mushrooms, and red onions. 🌿
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Pepperoni: Classic sauce and house blend cheese, loaded with pepperoni. 🍕
Atmosphere 🏡
DC Pizza sits on the corner of 19th and L Streets in the Golden Triangle, steps from Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations.
Inside, you’ll find limited bar-style seating, plus a very big patio for dining outdoors.
You walk up to the counter, see the huge variety of toppings, and watch your pizza take shape in minutes. 🍕
The mood is friendly, quick, and casual, with dine-in, carry-out, and delivery all on offer. 🛵
Bottom Line 🏆
Visit for build-your-own Washington DC pizza, signature pies like DC Mambo and Honey Sriracha, oven-roasted wings, a big patio, and one of the city’s rare late-night pizza options near the Metro. 🌙
Address:
1103 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
📞 (202) 331-1800
🕙 Open Mon-Wed and Sun, 10:30 AM-9 PM; Thu, 10:30 AM-3 AM; Fri-Sat, 10:30 AM-4 AM