Neighborhood Pizza Gets an Upgrade at The Little Grand | Eater DC

"Tucked into a small alleyway just off H Street, this pint-sized restaurant from Shaw’s All Souls team pairs a chill, neon-lit bar with family-friendly booths and turns out high-quality pies with the tang of sourdough in every crispy bite, topped with flavorful cheeses from a Pennsylvania creamery. Do not skip the seasonal greens ($16)—the fall version stacks crunchy roasted hazelnuts with shaved radishes, fennel, Asian pear, raddichio, and red onion—or the martini pickles ($5) to go with a savory drink. The move is to order both a red pie and a white: taste the zesty tomato sauce (ideally with caramelized roasted onions), but know that the white pies, like the crushed potato topped with crispy skins, stand out thanks to creamy globs of ricotta and plenty of herbs and garlic. Classic cocktails are reliable; pair an Italian spritz or Negroni with your pizza. Families and groups of friends fill the small patio and six booths while pairs or trios squeeze into close-set hightops, and there’s a sense of camaraderie under a cloud of intoxicating oven aromas from just behind the bar. About five booths can be reserved, with one booth and the entire bar held for walk-ins; expect a 15–20 minute wait around 6–7:30 p.m., or order online and grab your pie at the charming pick-up window." - Emily Venezky