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Matchbox

713 H St Nw, Washington, DC 20001 Get directions Cross Streets: Between 7th St NW and 8th St NW Neighborhood: Downtown Washington, DC
38.899933 -77.022101
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About:It takes unique talent to incorporate elegance with a tempered mood in a small location while maintaining good prices, but Matchbox in North West DC has accomplished it. DC's business professionals and mere passers by are greatly rewarded when finding this Vintage Pizza Bistro just on the outskirts of Chinatown. Equipped with some of the best gourmet pizza in DC, Matchbox lives up to its Bistro signature; yet its ability to combine a romantic ambiance with food ranging from Filet Mignon to Pan-Seared Sea Bass, and finishing off with a "Quitting Time Cocktail" makes for an endearing evening.
Hours:Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Categories:Pizza, Italian Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants
Parking:Parking lot
Payment:MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Specialities:Music, Festive
Cuisine:American, Italian, Pizza
Ambiance:Casual, Fun, Romantic, Family Friendly
Feature:Great Beer List, Entertainment, Late Night, View, Bar
Reservations Policy:Suggested
Dress Code:Casual
Price:$3.95 - $11.5
Other Contact Info:Fax: 202 289 1947
Email: info@matchboxdc.com
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  1. User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    by Eric
    07/29/2009
    Clearly relying on its popular and convenient location, this eatery places little importance on staff training--both on the floor and in the kitchen.
    Perhaps both owners and management are counting on that after a few drinks, mediocre food and poor service can be overlooked. There are far better options close by...Recommendation is simply to avoid...or enjoy the drinks...
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  2. User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    by USA
    02/08/2009
    We tried Matchbox Capitol Hill this week and all I can say is....what a joke...what a shame!
    This place is NOT "vintage", "east coast" or "west coast pizza". The service, or lack of starts at the door, the bar, and throughout your meal. Prepare yourself for a LOOOONG wait at the door, or the over crowded narrow bar, and a LOT of attitude beginning with the many staff at the door not knowing their left from right. The staff lacks any common sense or common courtesy. The pizza BELOW average and over priced. This was one frustrating and disappointing experience not to ever to be had again. Careful of the other reviewers...word has it the posting are the restaurant staff and management.
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  3. User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    by Frustrating Service
    02/08/2009
    This review is for Matchbox Capitol Hill
    Let me start by saying prepare yourself for a LONG wai, if they say 45 minutes, it's two hours. They seat according to the hostess preference. No reservations accepted either. The narrow small bar is packed all the time since opening, they have everyone packed in by the door to show "how busy they are". The staff has more attitude than anything Capitol Hill is used to. We are local Capitol Hill residents and tried getting in a few times...A complete waste and a lot of hype. Finally in one weeknight evening and tried their pizza...We ordered a bunch of different pizzas for variety...every single one was burnt (they sell it as "because it's oven brick, I'm from NYC & Chicago...the oven has nothing to do with it", the toppings listed was not what we got and very skimy and below average in flavor or creativity. They are not sure what type of pizza they want to serve. We've seen all be advertised..."vintage bistro, East Coast Pizza, West coast Pizza". Bottom line...over priced below average pizza, poor service, a lot of attitude. We have also been to the downtown location but did not return back there either. Better pizza,and good time to be offered MANY other places for a fun night out with friends and family.
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