The truth hurts: we’re not a pizza town. And not in a “DC isn’t a sports town” kinda way. But in a factual way. Good pizza may be hard to come by, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find great Neapolitan or Detroit-style pies. We’ve done the legwork, so you never have to eat a sad, soggy, underdone slice ever again.
THE SPOTS
Timber Pizza Company
$$$$Perfect For:Casual Weeknight DinnerDeliveryEating At The BarLunchOutdoor/Patio SituationSerious Take-Out Operation
When a food truck gets a brick-and-mortar location, it’s usually because it’s damn good at what it does (or some enterprising chef won big at National Harbor). In the case of this former food truck with a shop in Petworth, “damn good” means they’re currently making DC’s best pizza. Grab-and-go is the name of the game here—there’s only a cramped back bar and a couple of indoor picnic tables typically filled with families wrangling excited kids. The thin pizzas are all saucy with carefully paired toppings, like The Bentley, a salty-sweet pie with chorizo, sopressa, juicy Peruvian sweet peppers, and a spicy honey that adds a little kick.