Stellina Pizzeria

Pizza is delicious. The appetizer is a little expensive for the amount you get. The place is super clean and nice. I wish the service was a little bit more personable. I did not get introduced to the place. This was my first visit . Not only is this a new location but brand as well. You would think the server would point out some things or show us what's good.

I get nervous when a new pizzeria opens in DC, a city already saturated with good pizza. However, Stellina breaks through it. Maybe it's because the owners are Italian, but they offer a refreshing take on pizza in the city. They handcraft each pizza and fire it in a wood-fired oven. It comes out within minutes, uncut to keep it fresh. In addition, they craft quality cocktails and make other dishes like pasta.The location itself is in a new building near Union Market a few blocks from the NoMa Metro Station. They have bar seating, outdoor seating, and plenty of indoor seats. You won't have to wait to be seated. You order up front, pay, and they bring your food to your table.It's a refreshing experience in an inviting environment with great service.

Overall pretty good, but not great. The pizza ingredients were fresh, but the dough was a bit under baked and came out soggy in the middle. The crust was burnt. Not sure how that happened - the dough thinned out after the crust which made the pie uneven I guess. The drink was refreshing and the open kitchen concept gives a fizzy vibe.