Menomalé Pizza Napoletana

Menomale, founded by a Naples native, Ettore Rusciano, and his wife– Mariya, brings authentic Neapolitan pizza to Brookland. Rusciano holds a Pizzaiolo certificate from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 in Naples.

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  • Phone

    (202) 248-3946

  • Website

    menomale.us

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  • Type

    Pizzeria

Address

2711 12th St NE (at Evarts St NE) Washington , D.C. 20018 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 51


Keywords:

pizza diavola bomba coccio spicy food great value good service calzones good for dates desserts beer outdoor seating casual sandwiches arugula prosciutto salads fior di latte cherry tomatoes garbanzo beans
Behrad Eats

Start off with the delicious appetizer of Coccio : garbanzo beans , Fior di latte mozzarella , Bulgarian feta , olive oil . Served with celery & freshly baked crostini bread . It's like Italian hummus !

Chris S

If you LOVE PIZZA you gotta visit this joint!One of the best pizza I ever had! Seriously awesome!Best of all very fair prices , especially for dc area.Their pizza oven was imported directly from italy.

Behrad Eats

The Diavola pizza is mighty delicious: DOP San Marzano tomatoes , Fior di latte mozzarella , basil , spicy salami , red peppers

Chris S

If you LOVE PIZZA you gotta visit this joint! One of the best pizza I ever had! Seriously awesome! Best of all very fair prices , especially for dc area.Their pizza oven is straight from italy.

Sam Sherwood

If you're sharing, I'd recommend one of the white pie variants. The tomato pizzas can get a soggy in the middle when cutting. The pizza dough wrap with sausage and broccoli raab is ????

Chris S

If you LOVE PIZZA you gotta visit this joint!One of the best pizza I ever had! Seriously awesome!Best of all very fair prices , especially for dc area. Their oven is from italy.

Tammy Gordon

Great little spot with outdoor patio , near Rhode Island metro. I loved the Chef 's Special pizza , piled high with arugula & prosciutto .

Gary Karr

Great Neapolitan pizza , and even sandwiches are made with pizza dough . Salads with fresh arugula and some creative cocktails . Tiny, but worth multiple visits.

Richard Revilla

Seating is very limited but the Pizza is amazing and great beer on the menu. Service could use an uptick.

Jon Hart

What isn’t good here? Service, beer , food, and deserts were top notch. With two young boys, Dawnelle helped make the experience awesome!

Chris S

If you LOVE PIZZA you gotta visit this joint!One of the best pizza I ever had! Seriously awesome!Best of all very fair prices , especially for dc area.

Zoe

Pizza is amazing. The dough is flavorful, soft and crispy . Their pizza oven works wonders.

Washington Post

Serious pie enthusiasts have made the pilgrimage to Menomale since its 2012 opening for Ettore Rusciano's authentic Neapolitan pizza . Read more

Josh R.

Eating here reminds me of eating in Europe where ingredients are fresh, beer is the preferred drink over water, and a high-quality meal doesn't cost you an arm and a leg.

Rob Pauloski

Might be the best pizza I've ever had. It's truly authentic pizza .

Adriana Javier

Beautiful restaurant space, wonderful atmosphere, and last but certainly not least, amazingly delicious pizza !

Raquel A

Authentic Italian food ! Get the pollo verde sandwich or the caseificio sandwich . Both amazing! They're made from pizza dough !

Meryl Todd

The pizza is so good you don't need to load it with toppings. The simple pizzas are phenom and don't miss the frozen lemon sorbet .

Colleen N

From Washingtonian: Inconsistency has crept in of late, but always a favorite is the crust holding prosciutto , arugula , and cherry tomatoes

Ben R

Best pizza in DC. Try the salsiccia.

Lauren P.

Every time I go here I feel like Im back in Italy! Have not had a bad meal here and the beer selection is wonderous!

Ash J

More than just a pizza place !!! Exceptionally phenomenal!

Gina

Real roasted veggies on the pizza . Delicious.

Jason Herman

Coccio appetizer is AMAZING. Really a must order appetizer !

Chris S

Must try "Di ettore (chef’s special )" pizza ! You gonna love it! So freaking good.

David C

Good beer choice and wonderful pizza

Brock

I give it a 12! Best Italian I've had since Europe. Have to try la bomba for dessert !

Pietro McCabe

Fantastic food, great service.

Bradford Riley

Brooklandissima pizza with pepperoni and house cheese sampler to start.

Reagan Barbosa

The dough is done right, but the sauce and the sausage had no flavor. Go to Graffiato or 2 Amy's for great Italian pizza .

Mithun Devraj

Patio seating ! Get the spicy davioli with a pint of beer !

Evan

Terrific pizza with a good chew. Mostly friendly though inattentive and inconsistent service.

Allan B

Go with the traditional Neapolitan Margherita .

Dave T

Carry out is great too. Pick it up in my way home. Ready in 10 mins.

Tasting Table

Skip wine in favor of the carefully curated brews from self-proclaimed beer nerd Leland Estes: Read more

Andi Fleming

The la bomba is amazing! Kinda an Italian chocolate filled doughnut .

Robb Fitzsimmons

Washingtonian recommends the prosciutto , arugula , cherry tomato pizza .

Marley Giggey

Tasty food and drinks. Small seating area.

Bianca Gutierrez

Best calzone I've had in DC!

Allan B

best pizza Margherita in DC!

Lawrence Newton

Tasty for two. A little close inside. Pizzas R good+

Tasting Table

Try the spicy Diavola or the arugula-topped Di Ettore : Read more

Jennifer R.

Get the lobster pizza . It is life changing.

Candi Williams

Lovely place and good pizza

Chris S

Di ettore (chef’s special )

Ebr S

Pizzas weren't any good with needlessly wet rather burned dough .

Kaylee Dugan

Using the pizza scissors is crazy fun.

Tyrus Manuel

I ask for my crust well done, otherwise its a little chewy for my taste.

venkata rayi

Vidone pizza

Just Joy

Looking good!

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