Piece Out Del Ray

Found our new brunch spot! We usually come for dinner but discovered their brunch menu. They had a special on mimosas for $5. There is a large variety of gluten free and vegan dishes. There is a separate fryer dedicated to gluten free food. We had the pancakes and the classic breakfast. I’ll have to come back to try the breakfast pizza, chicken and waffles and other items I can’t have elsewhere (because of gluten). Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, and tasty food. Highly recommend!

Close to a personal size but packed with flavor. Crust had a nice crunch without being too thick, and the sauce-to-cheese ratio hit just right. Definitely earns the 8.1 Also worth noting: the Buffalo wings were a strong sidekick. Solid flavor, and cooked just right. Would go back for both.

We had a great experience at the Commanders watch party this past weekend. Despite living near Del Ray for the past few years, this was my first time at Piece Out. The service was excellent, restaurant was beautiful (with tons of decor, tv’s, etc.), and the food/drinks were delicious. I got the Classic Breakfast and really enjoyed it but the bread (coated in olive oil/salt) was a little too salty for me. Plenty of seating inside and outside and a really great place for happy hour or a meal. They also have a big takeout booth if you can’t find a seat. Free street parking, but can be difficult to find on weekends. Thank you all for a great first experience, can’t wait to be back!

Update (April 2025): The restaurant has improved a lot, now one of my favourites in the neighborhood!! Great food good prices too. I used to be a go often to Del Ray Peace Out. I was waiting very exited for the re-open but I am very dissatisfied. I have gone a few times since they started again to give them a chance and, after trying it, I can say it is now a waist of money. Service is too slow and the pizza, which was very good before, as you can see in the picture, had none cheese and sauce. Wings were dried and the menu changed. I hope they can improve, because the atmosphere is still good.

I had a fantastic time here learning about their menu and cocktails. Casey provided excellent customer service and whipped up some fantastic drinks. He was receptive to feedback and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Cant wait to be back for a meal! Update: I came back for dinner and it was very good but not great. I recommend their focaccia appetizer warm or toasted, and their marinara sauce a bit more tasty/seasoned. Eggplant parm was phenomenal, gnocchi was tasty and well proportioned, cocktails excellent as before.

Great place to eat and hang out with your friends. They have great food and drinks. The staff are very friendly. The food is awesome. The place is huge with lots of seating.

I really can’t say enough how good our dinner was! I was recently diagnosed with celiac, and it’s been an adjustment dining out. Piece out not only has tons of GF options, their batter and fryers are dedicated GF also! Erick was great, he asked about any allergies we had right away, and walked me through all my options on the menu! The calamari was incredible, the pizza was so crispy and delicious, (they make their own GF crust!!) and the cookie ice cream sandwich was amazing! Piece out is now at the top of my dining list!!!

We have been to Piece Out a few times and every time the frosé and diavola pizza don’t miss. The service is always excellent. We will be back!

This restaurant has a fun sports bar atmosphere with a welcoming vibe. The combination of outdoor space, large bar and small tables makes it easy to find a spot. The menu has delicious scratch-made pasta, pizzas, wings, sandwiches, and more. My favorite orders have been the Detroit-style pizzas and fries. Happy hour is from 3-6 PM. Tuesday to Friday, with drink specials and some tasty bites. The service is fast and friendly.

My toddler asks for pizza nearly every single day, so after spending some time at the playground, I decided to take her across the street for pizza for dinner. The space is rather large which is great for families and large groups. They have high tops and regular tables. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The appetizers were good, but the pizza was just not up to par. My husband loves Detroit-style pizza so when he saw it on the menu, he had to try it. There was not enough sauce, the crust tasted like cardboard, and there was just nothing memorable about it. Piece Out needs to step up its game with Stracci Pizza and Jet's so close by.

First time at Piece Out Del Ray and as we often do, I went for a happy hour experience which is usually a good indicator of whether I would want to return for dinner or lunch. First impressions upon entering is that it seems to be a bit of a mixed or muddled concept. Definite pizza joint vibe at the front/bar area with nods to more of a fine dining experience on the perimeter tables. There is a back area which seems more set up for larger parties and a casual atmosphere with couches and a fair amount of open space, but it seems a little undeveloped. It really doesn't have a distinct identity or personality, but it is open and welcoming (which can be said for the overall vibe). Prompt bar service by a bartender who was definitely multi-tasking, but he really kept it cool, professional, and poised, while greeting customers, making cocktails, taking orders, serving beers, wine, and more. I had a terrific montepulciano and a very well made old fashioned. I also ordered a couple of apps. I selected the house made Focaccia, which has a very tasty garlic whipped ricotta as an accompaniment, and, the "Polenta Fries" which is crispy fried polenta "fries" served with pesto aioli and lemon garlic aioli dipping sauces, topped with grated pecorino romano​. What a good idea this was! Very light breading, cripsy/crunchy texture to the outside and warm, rich polenta filling. I favored the lemon garlic sauce...it provided a little extra zest and depth flavorwise. We saw pizzas coming out to other diners, both the "Detroit style" thick square version, plus a thinner crust. The thinner crust pizza looked decent but the Detroit looked a bit underwhelming...the crust looked spongy rather than crunchy but since I did not have either, I can't really speak to the quality of either pie with any authority. 4.5 stars based on my admittedly limited experience. I would return and will update when I do.

We went as a group of five for lunch and had a positive experience. It's a newer restaurant and the insides is very spacious with large TVs for sports watching and booth seats. We got a Breakfast Veggie Pizza, Americana, and "Piece Out!" pizzas. Overall they were delicious but didn't necessarily blew us away, especially compared to other nearby pizzerias.

Just okay overall, menu, food, decor, service. Okay bar to watch a game. Pizza just okay, thin crust, no char, and just looks and tastes like a frozen pizza. There are lots of great NY pizza in the DC area; this is not close to them. The back room is downright depressing.

Portions are enormous and a good value. Chicken basket had 5-6 perfectly fried pieces. Pizza is a bit undercooked with a floppy middle. Staff is attentive. Good value.

Stopped by this place after work on Friday. A group of 4 of us was immediately greeted and seated by the staff. The drinks were amazing and the pizza was so good. Happy hour was great and we can't wait to come back.

Amazing spot. Another neighborhood staple! Great tasting food with a great atmosphere! Everyone there is friendly and inviting including the owners who are frequently there working or greeting the patrons! Definitely a place to check out!

Love the new renovation. The pizza is better than I remember it, although I haven't tried it carry out. Great drink program, and an awesome spot to sit at the bar or head to watch the game. Tons of veggie and gf options. They could do with some more staff when busy.

One of the best pizzas i have ever had! The Detroit style was nice and crispy and so so good. I should've ordered a whole pie to go. Ny style was tasty but Detroit outshined it. The bartender and server were super nice and made sure the drinks kept coming. Will for sure come back! 5/5

Super (friendly) owner and staff and great food! I love that their patio seating is dog friendly. The owner even brought out a couple slices of pepperoni for my Labrador - I'm sure he's already posted his own review here!

The shrimp scampi is out of this world. Incredible flavor, delicious shrimp in a bed of fresh pasta that feels like a comforting hug with every bite. Perfect amount of parsley and the pasta cooked perfectly. Pizza is crispy and also cooked to perfection. One of my favorite spots to go to with my wife. Cheers.

We had a really great dining experience from the server to the food to the atmosphere. Although it was a busy Friday night our server was wonderful and on top of it all and the booth in the dining room was comfortable and private. The chicken parmesan pasta was delicious and enough to take half home and was just as delicious the next day. The Mediterranean salmon was amazing, cooked perfectly and the seasonal vegetables and salad that came with it were perfect. The shrimp scampi was also very good but would probably recommend getting it with angel hair or spaghetti rather than the linguine (that's just personal preference). I will certainly put this on the list of restaurants to revisit and take family to when they visit.

We used to love Piece Out and was excited to come back after they reopened. Unfortunately, it's no longer family friendly; no kid menus, only had glass glasses (brave choice), and games for only those 18+. I'm disappointed and confused by this direction, and hope they pivot to accommodate families while fostering an adult space...like Pork Barrel (restaurant across the street). Our server was absolutely wonderful and did her best. It was clear that the restaurant had put her in a tough spot. The day we came in, I would say 75% of the tables had one or more kid under 10.

This is our favorite spot in Del Ray. The food is consistently delicious. I love everything that I've eaten here with the pesto pizza and the spaghetti and meatballs being my favorite. The service is always 10/10 and its a very lively spot.

Great service, and the Pork Broccoli Rabe Sandwich is a culinary masterpiece! I encourage everyone to give it a try.

Best pizza in Alexandria! I've tried a bunch of pizza places in Alexandria and Del Ray Pizzeria is my favorite. I've never eaten in the restaurant since it seems to be a sports bar and that isn't my vibe. The pizza is great and the servers seem nice. It was closed for a few months and I'm excited for it to open back up again!

Ordered a pizza to go and it might have been worse than a frozen pizza I could buy at a grocery store. Very soggy crust, lots of oil with a bit of cheese and a few pieces of spinach. There are several pizza places in Del Ray. This one is not up to par.

I really can't say enough how good our dinner was! I was recently diagnosed with celiac, and it's been an adjustment dining out. Piece out not only has tons of GF options, their batter and fryers are dedicated GF also! Erick was great, he asked about any allergies we had right away, and walked me through all my options on the menu! The calamari was incredible, the pizza was so crispy and delicious, (they make their own GF crust!!) and the cookie ice cream sandwich was amazing! Piece out is now at the top of my dining list!!!

This place has a great energy. It is a modern funky restaurant with great pizza. I would not recommend eating here if you are not looking to have pizza. The Greek salad was mid, and the garbanzo bean salad was basically canned garbanzo beans with a few tomato's and feta. However, the pizza was delicious:)

Bri was on point- bringing the joy, gorgeous drinks and ambience! The new layout is wonderful. Their playlist was also on point! highly recommend!

Might have some things they're still ironing out. We ordered 1 Detroit pizza, half pepperoni. The middle was cold. But the cheese and bread were cooked, so it's like we got a leftover cheese pizza from the day before?? Is that how pizza places do thick crust now or what are the vibes???

I went to try this restaurant only to have a waiter seat us But not take our orders. We waited about ten minutes and then we left. It was strange because the restaurant was not busy . Maybe it is telling that this place was almost empty at 8pm on a Saturday night. Are not serving Everyone?

very delicious! we ordered the fried mozzarella, homemade focaccia, pils, and two slices of pepperoni Detroit pizza. we went for happy hour so it was pretty cheap and good! i would say the fried mozzarella aren't super worth it but the bread came with this really good dip and the pizza was delightful. 8.5/10

Delicious pizza and Greek salad. Crisp and delicious pizza crust. great staff. Have visited since the renovation but understand they are no longer open for lunch. Thats a shame.

Trendy spot for hanging out. I checked them out for Restaurant Week. When I arrived a couple was eating an amazing looking pizza! It wasn't on the Restaurant Week menu but I did appreciate that they sell by the slice too, so I grabbed a slice for the later and it was good! I started with the Apple Cider Bourbon Slush, if you like apple cider you just have to get two of these ;) It was so delicious! I had the greek salad, the Squid Ink Fettuccine Fra Diavolo which was sooooo good and the spicy sauce wasn't off putting so that was good. It was very tasty! For dessert I had the lemon ricotta bundt cake that was a hit as well!  I am definitely going back to Piece Out! I would definitely recommend you check it out also!  The staff was polite and attentive, and the restrooms were nice and clean. Bon appetit!

We went to this place because it is literal steps from our aparthotel, Kasa and the online menu looked intriguing. I am vegetarian yet there were enough appetizers to make it really hard to choose. We ended up getting the arancini that comes with the white sauce and marinara--so good. Crispy on the outside and yummy gooey on the inside. The sauces were amazing. We also got the focaccia (I said it was hard to make up our mind!). It was delicious but the really special part was the whipped ricotta that came on the side. I got the eggplant parm and he got the chicken parm--the breading was uniquely crispy and the eggplant was sliced thick enough that you could actually taste it. The side of broccoli rabe--which I can usually take or leave--was super tasty. On top of all of that, our server Bea was so personable and nice and helpful as well as fast and efficient. We are looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

No clue why this place stopped selling by the slice, but what a bummer! I used to love dropping in for a slice and a beer. You can't even get large pies anymore. I don't get it.

Used to be our favorite place in Del Ray. Sadly since they reopened turns out they removed the only items we ate on the menu. At least they still have the frose. Probably wont eat there again. Drinks only.

The Bella Pizza was a floppy undercooked mess. Seating for table of five was lousy. Our server did a fine job however.

Consistent in pizza quality and service. I've been lucky enough to have Cristina as my order taker for both beverages and pizza. She serves them up with a smile and is always efficient! Our usual go to is two large cheese pizzas. Call it $40 out the door incl. tip when we're picking up. Pies are always hot, slightly greasy but in that NY acceptable way and have just a complimentary hint of char on the bottom of the crust that really adds an umami element that keeps us coming back for more.

Some things are good...others not so much. We've gotten pizza here a few times now, and the "NY" style has always been pretty good. The wings are also pretty good...though the sauce falls off, so remember to drag the wing through the sauce that will be sitting at the bottom before consuming. Salad, I had the Greek salad, and it's not too bad either. Now, the "Detroit" pizza just wasn't good. I failed to take a photo, but I'm pretty sure they forgot to add cheese to it. There was plenty of Parmesan, but that's it. I understand that the sauce is poured over the cheese on a Detroit pizza, but I'm not sure it was there or that there was enough. Who knows?!? I'll go back for the other pizzas but if I want Detroit style I'll just make it myself at home in the future.

First time dining here, saw a few people eating some salads that looked amazing on the patio & I was totally in a salad bowl mood. So I grabbed a table outdoors on the alley side, ordered an IPA, the burrata & prosciutto crostini, which btw was a salad, I thought it was a flat bread. I was so hungry I clearly didn't read the whole description. It was so yummy! Also got a shrimp & argula salad too. Food was very fresh, tasted good, simple ingredients and I was a happy camper. Soon after my food came to the table given how hungry I was at 8pm, I immediately started to enjoy the food, didn't notice some guy who came from behind (kitchen red door side) and acted as if he was the manager. He asked about my food, I was super friendly & said how awesome it was. Soon to realize some crazy guy just acting like he's the manager & saw the opportunity to talk to me, sitting there alone, no one in sight. I got real nervous as he wouldn't leave me alone and thankfully after some time a server was doing his rounds, saw my body language & came over. The guy took off and server helped me move to the front of the restaurant. I couldn't believe how this random guy cornered me so efficiently given the opportunity, in a neighborhood like Del Ray. I'm so thankful for the nice server who later told me, he just does rounds to see if anyone needs anything and it was my luck he happened to come by as I had no other way out. So ladies, if you are dining solo, probably should avoid the alley seating. I highly recommend the food, friendly kind staff and I'll definitely be back to try more. What I experienced on the alley seating is not the restaurants fault and I want to be clear about that. Cheers!

This is my second time ordering from here and it was yet again a fail. The first time, I chalked it up me disliking the dish. It wasn't good enough for a good review, but not so terrible for a bad one. This time, I ordered garlic parmesan fries. It's not an overly complex dish that you can mess up too terribly. The description was literally garlic, parmesan fries. Yet, mess up the dish they did. They came swimming in olive oil. We actually "strained" the oil and it measured 1/2 cup. They were soggy, salty, and disgusting. Who pours a 1/2 cup of olive oil over french fries? They refunded my money for the fries. My take away: they can't cook. I don't recommend ordering anything that requires cooking. Salads are probably okay. Some others seem to like the pizza.

My husband and I had a meeting in Del Ray and we went to grab a quick lunch for the first time in their newly renovated space. Unfortunately, for us at least, what used to be an a lovely family friendly spot with easy lunch options is now more an upscale dinning spot geared towards adults. The two stars are because it is a lovely space and our server, who was put in a terrible position, was great - but everything else about lunch was underwhelming. We waited 50 minutes for our food, despite there only being one other table. In order to make a work call, we had to wolf down our food in 5 minutes, including mussels that were gritty. They've also removed the large NY style pizzas from their menu and the tables are set for fine dining - not exactly a welcoming site for families with young children, which much of Del Ray is, including mine. We won't be able to return with our kids, which is unfortunate as this was our favorite pizza place in the neighborhood!

Wonderful gluten-free pizza and kind service. We are so glad they're open again. The cheese and sauce are delicious.

Pi-Z-up, A Town down! Because it was #nationalpizzaday - get it? I (Alicia) have been sitting on this one since I made my #visit back in September. Oops! But the one time I sat and dined at the establishment, pretty sure I only took 2 slices to take home. I remember when this place used to be a seafood restaurant but a pizzeria fit a perfectly for a space like this. In the front you have high tops that comfortably seat about 3 ppl. Then you have your larger group booths, which might I add. The first thought that I had when I saw them was, "that's actually fairly COVID safe." Tiered by plastic or glass lining each booth. The Mediterranean pizza reminded me of this pizza that I used to order in my hometown. Only a little better because the crust was cooked to my pizza crust expectation & a pro cooked it. I've order a few takeouts after my initial visit so don't expect me to stop coming through anytime soon. @pieceoutdelray The Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Skewers

A great neighborhood watering hole with excellent pasta and good happy hour specials. - Named for its pizza, Piece Out offers a solid array of Italian inspired options in listing pizza, pasta, and apps. Happy hour Tuesday - Saturday 4-7pm (yes, happy hour on Saturday!) with a Pilsner and a Slice combo deal for $7, $5 select apps, $2 off drafts, and other drink specials. fried mozz balls aren't on special, but are a great app for $9. The Detroit style pizza is a good, thick crust pizza. Our Detroit friends say it's not true Detroit style, but if you don't know what that's like, it's very good. The New York slice is huge (1/4 of the pizza) and a good value. On Tuesday's they have buy one get one free pizzas (as of this review date). Love their white pizza! The bar has a huge selection! And their outdoor dining space is fairly large for the area with fun decor lining the perimeter. Don't miss this place on the Ave!

I wish I could give them more stars. Went on a Saturday and it wasn't busy. Choose this restaurant since they had GF options. Our waiter told us what was celiac safe, which is a big plus. Ordered an appetizer, and then the 3 of us order meals. Hubby's pizza came out first. We again had to ask about the appetizer. Nothing showed up for over 5 min. Then hey brought out appetizer and my entree (gnocchi), but son's entree still not brought out (he had chicken fingers.) My meal was supposed to have bread but they never brought it out. Pizza was good, as were the gnocchi and calamari. Fingers could have used more spices. When we were done, waiter disappeared. Owner was there eating with some people. There were 3 wait staff attending to her, ignoring customers. Not cool. (FYI - people next to us had same issue - appetizer brought out with entree. )

Been wanting to try this place for a while and finally had the time to stop in. Was not disappointed. Really great environment with super friendly staff. Great beer and drink selection, shout out to the Hip to be Square. Pizza was amazing. The perfect thing crust. I had pork ragu and it was like eating lasagna on a pizza and it was perfect.

The "soft opening" menu was incredibly disappointing. On top of the very limited menu we ordered a Detroit style pizza around 7:30 pm and was served a NY style pizza because they were out of Detroit style without even telling us. The prices are significantly higher than before and the options and pizzas are smaller. We were so excited for it to reopen but don't plan on returning anytime soon.

A real fantastic pie. My absolute favorite is the Detroit style deep dish with spicy vegetables. The crust here is fantastic, a perfect blend of crispiness, density and elasticity.. They definitely don't skimp on the toppings.

My wife and I happened into Piece Out for dinner and we were so very pleased we had. It has a very casual atmosphere, tables are not packed into the spaces and we could relax and have a quiet evening. The best part: the food. I had linguini with clam sauce. The pasta was made there and was just a bit different from most and was very, very good. I hope they could make the fresh pasta available to purchase! My wife had the Mediterranean Salmon and she was treated to a seared salmon that had been prepared in a unique way - dry rubbed and chilled overnight before the searing and oven treatments. We wanted to tell the whole world (but not too many). Looking forward to our next visit.

The pizzas were great as was the pasta. Our server was very attentive and kind. The decor was nice too. Maybe they can expand the dessert menu as they continue to grow. So thrilled to have a neighborhood spot with great pizza!

I was so excited for there to be another Detroit style pizza option close to us in Alexandria. I was so so disappointed. The entire bottom of the pizza was black burnt and hurt my jaw to chew. There was so much sauce on the top you couldn't taste any of the toppings or cheese. It was busy inside and when no one came to the door, I attempted to get the attention of the bartenders who both looked at me and refused to acknowledge me. Not even a hi or hello. Such a bummer.

Caesar salad was really small for $12. More like a side salad. Had 3-4 pieces of romaine the rest was leafy greens. Zero parmesan cheese. Dressing was tasty but would never order again.

This is a solid pizzeria in Del Ray. They have some solid beer specials for Happy hour as well. Great TV's to catch a game. I think my expectations for the Detroit pizza were too high (because I'm from Detroit). The corners of my pizza were pretty burnt, but still edible. I will definitely come back to try other menu options. The staff was very friendly.

Prior to stopping by Piece Out Pizza today, I had never heard of Detroit style pizza. After stuffing myself with two slices of pepperoni, I can report that Detroit Pizza is more like Sicilian Pizza rather than their Chicago Deep Dish cousin. The pizza was cheesy to the edge and crispy with a little grease, just the way I like it. I ordered two slices for lunch and only managed to finish one and a half, the other half will accompany breakfast tomorrow. Social distancing was observed, there is outdoor seating, I got my order to go, so I did not stay inside very long. Look forward to revisiting with friends inside my bubble or grabbing a slice to go.

We had to order the Detroit style in advance and we were Excited to try. Unfortunately ours was so burnt and chewy it was hard to really even taste as my jaw was working so hard to chew. We ordered the spicy meatball and the toppings were fine, just maybe a little burnt also. Hard to say if our experience would have been completely different if it wasn't so burnt... The Greek salad was nice, fresh and crisp veggies and not over dressed. It really helped to balance out the saltiness of the pizza.