2 Amys

3715 Macomb St NW
Washington DC 20016
202 885 5700

Pizza has been given a bad reputation by chain restaurants. Properly prepared, pizza is actually a healthy meal; carbs, dairy, tomatoes and whatever. 2 Amys at the junction of Wisconsin and Macomb does it right - with a wood fired oven. The spread on traditional pizza goes from $8 to $13; those with exotic toppings are a few dollars more.

They also serve a variety of small dishes including frittatas, bruschetta, and various croquettes. Their salads are fresh and generous; they even serve rapini. Meat and cheese plates are also available. If you have a pizza at Amys, you might take all those chain delivery joints off you speed dial.

At high tide, 2 Amys is a busy and noisy place. There’s plenty of parking at the public lot behind Amys just off 38th Street.

A good second choice for a wood smoked pie is Pizzeria Paradiso at two locations; M Street in Georgetown and P Street at Dupont Circle. Parking is a pain at both venues.