Alfreda
Pizza restaurant · Dupont Circle
2016 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Highlights
Crispy sourdough crust pizzas with fresh ingredients and great service
Crispy sourdough crust pizzas with fresh ingredients and great service
"When you inevitably jump in the wrong lane and end up on P St. instead of Massachusetts Avenue, you might as well take a pitstop at DC’s best pizzeria. Alfreda’s crispy sourdough crust is a gamechanger—it always has a nice brown finish and a crunchy bite. We’d come here just for the plain pizza, topped with gooey mozzarella and a slightly acidic tomato sauce. But when you add toppings like thick, salty pepperoni, the subtly sweet Pennsylvania sausage, and the pickled chilis, it’s almost impossible to stop grabbing the next slice (or ordering another pie to eat at home). The casual walk-in-only spot is perfect for a laidback weeknight dinner with friends and family." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed, allison robicelli
"Renowned chef Russell Blue Smith, a Wolfgang Puck protege who spent years at the Source and Cut, breaks out of the fine dining world with a personal pizza project to call his own. Smith pays extra attention to the dough, relying on a sourdough starter to provide a subtle sweetness to his New York-style crust. Straightforward pies include red tomato, white cheese, plain (gluten-free), and seasonal pies. Know before you go: Limited parking at the nexus of Dupont Circle" - Tierney Plumb
"Renowned chef Russell Blue Smith, a Wolfgang Puck protege who spent years at the Source and Cut, broke out of the fine-dining world with his very own personal pizza project this spring. Named for his late grandmother, Alfreda seats 60 inside and 30 across a patio. Smith pays extra attention to the dough, relying on a sourdough starter to provide a subtle sweetness to his New York-style crust. Opt for red tomato, white cheese, plain (gluten-free), and seasonal pies, with a BOGO pizza deal and $8 spritzes during weekday happy hour (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.). Fellow Puck alum Evan Moore curates a wine and cocktail list to compliment the tight menu, which also includes stunning salads and small plates." - Tierney Plumb
"Alfreda’s Thanksgiving pickup option serves two for $195. The star of the menu is turkey with sage and black pepper gravy and cranberry-orange chutney. Sides consist of Yukon Gold potato puree, brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes with walnuts, bacon braised collard greens, and Alfreda’s Dutch apple pie for dessert. Place orders by November 24 for November 27 pickup between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Wolfgang Puck protege Russell Blue Smith broke out of the fine dining world with a New York-style pizza project for Dupont last spring. Monday hours join the mix in September." - Missy Frederick
