Neapolitan pizzas & wood-roasted entrees from former fine-dining chef

























"Former fine-dining chef Tony Conte produces destination-worthy pizza topped with items like in-season creamed corn and lemon ricotta at this strip mall hideaway outside of Gaithersburg. Open for dine-in at 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, until the dough runs out. Carryout orders can be placed via phone starting at 4 p.m. If you drive: Travel time is about 40 minutes by car from D.C." - Tierney Plumb


"From Darnestown, Maryland, Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana—led by Tony Conte—was a regional contender for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic but was beaten by Bas Rouge." - Tierney Plumb

"Former fine-dining chef Tony Conte produces destination-worthy pizza topped with items like in-season creamed corn and lemon ricotta at this strip mall hideaway outside of Gaithersburg. Open for takeout and dine-in at 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, until the dough runs out." - Eater Staff


"I continue to be wowed by Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Darnestown, Maryland, where I had the best pizza topped with a butternut squash bolognese and lemon ricotta — and I couldn’t get over the soft-serve." - Adele Chapin

"Former fine-dining chef Tony Conte’s strip mall hideaway outside of Gaithersburg is a low-key contender for the best Neapolitan pizzeria in the DMV. Place orders by phone starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday for pickup starting at 5 p.m." - Gabe Hiatt, Tierney Plumb