DON C.
Yelp
Man listen....in a nutshell, comfort food pizza and a carnivore's haven....at its best!
Ledo Pizza is nothing new to the pizza scene here in the DC area. The original MD location and now a chain of over 90+ restaurants, have been around since the early 1950's. This "cheap-and-addictive", "tried-and-true" local pizza chain...puts a whole new spin on the traditional circular standard of pizza you normally find in the area. It's all square!
Just thinking about the little flavorful, cheesy squares brings tears to my eyes while writing this review. It is a pure indulging, guilty pleasure and joy that will make anyone's cheat day worth the splurge.
From the plethora of toppings piled high on top of the mouth-watering tangy-sweet sauce, oozing with a blend of mozzarella/provolone cheese......to the flaky, buttery French pastry dough-like crusts that's like munching on a soft cronut with crispy edges....its insatiable and will have you coming back for more!
A foodies "thirst trap" at it's finest....The Ledo's menu is quite large, featuring appetizers, soups, salads, sub sandwiches, and Italian entrees like Chicken Parmesan, Calzones, Stromboli, and Fettucini Filomena...to name a few. Quite honestly, for a long time I didn't even know they even had anything other than pizza because it's just that good and all I ever order every visit! lol
I mean, I have tried a couple of other items on the menu, but I always end up back at pizza!
My "go-to" and favorite, during my recent visit and every visit....is the Ledo Deluxe Pizza! This pizza is a mammoth and a medium size weighs about as much as a 5 lb dumbbell! No kidding, seriously!! This bad boy is piled high with everything, but the kitchen sink of toppings. It's loaded with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, hamburger, and your choice of regular or pre-cooked bacon.
It's truly a carnivore's dream!...Not to mention, it's gluten-free and semi-paleo friendly for those needing to know.
TIP: Get the pre-cooked bacon by the way. It taste-finishes the pizza better...otherwise the regular uncooked bacon make the pizza too soggy and oily. This pizza is the perfect fix to satisfying anyone's hunger!
To change things up sometimes, I order a custom pizza of just Chicken, Bacon, Spinach & Mushrooms. This one will have you having, a moment with Jesus! There's something about the combination of the chicken and bacon....against their zesty, tangy sauce. And, the buttery, flaky crust is just something that completes the experience! The spinach and mushrooms are just there to make me feel less guilty.
In all, if you can't tell by now...I am truly a fan of the Ledo's. You can't go wrong with this place. This location in particular, has plenty dine-in seating and offers carry out as well. The service at this location is always on point and the food is prepared fast.
Of course, there are many pizzerias and home delivery options around the city for pizza....but they don't compare to Ledo's Pizza...imho!
Yeah, the customer service at this location is lacking, but try it for yourself. I guarantee not a single square will be left from your order!!