User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (35 ratings)
2 Amys
- (202) 885-5700
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3715 Macomb St Nw, Washington, DC
20016
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Cross Streets: Between Wisconsin Ave NW and 38th St NW
38.933653
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| About: | 2 Amys decided to bring the traditional Italian flavors to Washington DC in its authentic form. Getting its name and origin from the Neapolitan tradition, the pizza is cooked in a wood-burning oven. That's the factor that gives the pizzas the aroma and tantalizing flavor. At 2 Amys the endeavor is to retain the authenticity of the tradition. One of the most unique topping you'll find here is the Eggplant confit on the pizza called Etna. Another traditional baked variety is the Sfogliatelle, a typical Italian dessert with many layers. The touch of Amys' is the homemade candied grapefruit peel. On Saturdays and Sundays they serve the special handmade doughnuts. |
| Hours: | Lunch Tues.-Sun., Dinner nightly |
| Categories: | Ice Cream & Yogurt, Italian Restaurants, Desserts, Salad Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants, Continental Restaurants, Restaurants, Pizza |
| Parking: | Pay, Street |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
| Cuisine: | Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza |
| Ambiance: | Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Great Wine List, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Accepted |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Price: | $12.95 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 202 885 5790 |
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User Rating: 2 out of 5 starsThis is the kind of restaurant you want to like, but I just can't. The menu boasts interesting sounding dishes and reasonable prices (though some could argue high for a pizza joint). Yet, the pizza was a huge disappointment.
My table shared two different kinds â each was soggy with ingredients running all over the place and the combination of flavors just didnât work on either. I would stick to the simpler pizzas (margarita, etc.) as these looked well-put together and more solid. And beware of anything involving seafood, it could be really overpowering. Iâm an anchovy person but these were very fishy and slimy, and the cockles were gritty and oddly fishy. The appetizers were a homerun though and there is a nice wine selection.
Dessert was another let down. The cannoli was terrible. While Iâm generally a cannoli traditionalist and like a smooth, sweet filling (this was a gritty ricotta filling), that wasnât the problem. The filling wasnât sweet and had a bitter after taste. Also, the sorbet was lip-puckering (not in a good way) and had a consistency problem (it was more like flavored ice than sorbet). Overall, not a good experience, but I think it could be enjoyable if you stick to the basics and skip dessert.-
User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
This place is terrible. The only reason it survives in DC is because most people here don't know the difference. Wouldn't last a month in NY or any other town with a mature food scene. The food is fair and the service is indifferent, if you're lucky, rude and abrupt if you're not. I can't understand why anyone would wait on the sidewalk for a table here. The menu is limited and the presentation is confused. On top of everything, the place is generally ear-splittingly loud because of all of the hard surfaces used in decorating it. They couldn't pay me to eat there again.
User Rating: 3 out of 5 starsMy quest to original Italian style pizza has led me to 2 Ammy's. The crowds are always crazy. Even on a week day the wait can be exorbitant. Is it worth the wait? Sureeee. If its hopping it must be good. This is the first place in the USA, thus far, that offers Supplis( will discuss these later.) The place is always so darn loud, you need to shout to be heard by the person across from you. It must be those loud Italians on the table next door!
Their appetizer selection consists of Italian cold cuts, cheeses and olives to name a few. Nothing to be impress considering the prices and the sizes. The buffalo Mozzarella was immerse in a light lemony olive oil, served with Italian bread. $5.50 for 2 tinsy mozzarellas. Warm appetizers are offered too, such as the Suppli, a risotto fried croquette with a tiny filling of mozzarella cheese in the middle. My mother used to make these........ummmmm quite yummy here.
The wine list is focused on Italian wines, by the bottle by the glass, it offers a great variety. From Montepulciano D'abbruzzo (where I grew up)to Salice Salentino.
Yes, they have original "pizza Napoletana" and its even certified. The menu focuses only on pizza and filled pizza. Which I tried this last time I was there and it was quite delicious. The ricotta was so fluffy and incredibly tasty. The pizza is thin and crispy, much more like what you'd actually find in Italy and they come in one size and are not huge.
The service was a bit lacking I must say, the waitress was friendly and all, but the place is so busy, it was hard for her to keep in touch with us. In fact I saw 2 other waiters helping us out during our visit.
Definitively the place to go out with friends on an energetic night out full with great food and booze, if you don't mind the wait.
As far as I am concerned, I could wait for hours for some supplis, memories of home sweet home rush to my head while savoring these babies.
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