is amazing. Now that they've expanded they can accommodate huge parties, they have outdoor seating, cozy nooks inside, bright light and fresh AC for the hot DC summer and the wood burning pizza oven if you're visiting in the winter. The menu at
Matchbox is almost too big to choose from but there is certainly something for everyone. I have yet to taste their infamous sliders but their pizzas are great. Quite creative but honestly a bit on the oily side. Not so oily to discourage you but I'm used to true Italian pizzas not leaving a mark on the plate (or small puddle) when their fired in a wood burning oven. We had the
"fire & smoke" pizza (fire roasted red peppers, spanish onions, chipotle pepper tomato sauce, garlic puree, smoked gouda, fresh basil ) which was absolutely fabulous and the tuna tartar (fresh tuna, ginger & onion, crispy wontons , honey-garlic & soy lime reduction) which was exceptional as well (the sauce was a bit overpowering- personally I like to taste my tuna - but they thoughtfully drizzle it on the side). If you're in Gallery Place and can't decide where to eat go STRAIGHT for Matchbox.
is amazing. Now that they've expanded they can accommodate huge parties, they have outdoor seating, cozy nooks inside, bright light and fresh AC for the hot DC summer and the wood burning pizza oven if you're visiting in the winter. The menu at Matchbox is almost too big to choose from but there is certainly something for everyone. I have yet to taste their infamous sliders but their pizzas are great. Quite creative but honestly a bit on the oily side. Not so oily to discourage you but I'm used to true Italian pizzas not leaving a mark on the plate (or small puddle) when their fired in a wood burning oven. We had the "fire & smoke" pizza (fire roasted red peppers, spanish onions, chipotle pepper tomato sauce, garlic puree, smoked gouda, fresh basil ) which was absolutely fabulous and the tuna tartar (fresh tuna, ginger & onion, crispy wontons , honey-garlic & soy lime reduction) which was exceptional as well (the sauce was a bit overpowering- personally I like to taste my tuna - but they thoughtfully drizzle it on the side). If you're in Gallery Place and can't decide where to eat go STRAIGHT for Matchbox.
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