Customers consistently praised the pizza for its exceptional taste and authentic Neapolitan style, with many highlighting the freshness of ingredients.
Service Experience
Service received mixed reviews; while many customers appreciated friendly and attentive staff, others reported slow service and issues with order accuracy.
Atmosphere
The outdoor patio was frequently mentioned as a pleasant dining option, though some found the indoor space lacking.
Pricing
Some customers felt the prices were high for the quality received, while others considered it reasonable for the area.
Consistency
Several reviews noted inconsistency in food quality and service, with some visits being excellent and others disappointing.
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Andrew Teie
Nov 17, 2025
5.0
Courtney (bartender and server) was absolutely excellent and the food was outstanding.
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Kerry MacAndrew
Nov 13, 2025
5.0
You just can't find better neapolitan style pizza anywhere in the US.
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Marc Ferrara
Nov 5, 2025
5.0
Their use of authentic ingredients is evident. And they have a great midday. Price of three mini pizzas for $21. Will definitely return.
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Stefano La Iacona
Oct 27, 2025
4.0
Mangiare una pizza oltreoceano non è sempre facile per un italiano. La pizza è di buona qualità con ingredienti che arrivano dall’Italia. Il Manager è di origine Italiana ed è stato molto ospitale
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Dan Perrin
Oct 20, 2025
5.0
In D.C. there is plenty of average pizza, and some above average pizza.
But exceptional pizza is tough to find. Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza is exceptional.
The service was fun.
They must use only certain ingredients, only a specific type of oven and dough to keep their Neapolitan rating issued by the Italian government.
If you want a better pizza you can go to NYC or Italy, but in DC, Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza is a good as it gets.
First, the flame fired dough with burnt brown and black bits on an actual Italian pizza dough.
Second, the list of ingredients are approved by the Italian government -- no pineapple, no ketchup and no ranch and buffalo wing sauce -- just cheese and three ingredients.
I had cheese, sausage, garlic and mushrooms on mine -- it was SO GOOD. The mushrooms were so great, not canned, not thin, but thick and sauteed and tasty!