2 Amys
3715 Macomb St. NW
Washington, DC
202-885-5700
Map
Hours:
Mon 5pm-10pm
Tues-Sun 11 am-11 pm
Dress Code: Casual
Reservations: Not Accepted
My 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.
