This newly-opened traditional pizzeria has rapidly become a Washington, D.C. favorite, serving up thin-crust pies topped with a spectacular sauce and freshly-sourced meats and vegetables. The team behind this restaurant has a unique pedigree – the pizzas are handled by Ettore Rusciano, who was born in Italy and studied the art of the pizzaiolio until he was awarded the title of Master, while his partner Leland Estes brings an encyclopedic knowledge of beers to the table. The restaurant offers 20 craft beers on draft and a large list of bottled brews from all over the globe. This combination makes Menomale a favored neighborhood hangout that has diners and drinkers alike raving. The centerpiece of the restaurant is a hand-built, 6,000 pound wood-fired oven that reaches internal temperatures of 900 degrees – essential for producing that crisp char that gives pizza its character. The space is a little small, but it’s always packed with pizza lovers who proclaim it the best in D.C.
Menomale Pizza Napoletana
2711 12th Street NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 248-3946
www.menomale.us
www.yelp.com/biz/menomale-pizza-napoletana-washington
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