2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria

I thought I would give this place a try for two reasons. 1) This is a non-tipping establishment, where gratuities are included, which is good since I personally and very strongly dislike tipping culture. 2) The reviews were good, too. I only tried the Margherita pizza, since I think it's always a good start to judging the quality of the pizza, and I wasn't disappointed! The sauce and toppings were flavorful, the crust was a bit chewy with a bit of a crunch, and the pizza itself wasn't soggy. I also had a beer. I think they have a decent beer list, but I would hope to see more stouts in the future on top of what they already have! Otherwise, all else was good and I'm sure I'll eventually be back in the future to try another pizza flavor and maybe a dessert this time. My eating experience here "almost" made me feel as if I was eating at a restaurant somewhere in Europe for about an hour, between the no mandatory tipping policy and the laid back vibe of the place. I personally hope that this will be the future of eating out in the US, which I think is many years overdue. The only thing I wish they'd do is include the tax in the published price. Overall, I give this restaurant a recommend!

Expect a wait when you arrive! We came on a Friday evening and were told a 45 minute wait. Though you have the option of waiting at the bar, it is a small area and was already crowded so our only option was to wait outside. Be sure to dress warm, although we were, towards the end of out wait, my feet were starting to get very cold. Inside is small, busy, tables are seated close together and the dining room floor is hustling and bustling. We were brought here by our friends who rave about this place and they had every right to. We started with two orders of suppli which is a fried risotto ball stuffed with mozzarella, these had a perfectly crisp outside with a soft, tender inside, but be careful, they're hot hot! Tip: order a side of their tomato sauce to dip, it's so good you can drink it. For our entrees our party ordered primarily pizza with the exception of myself. The Pozzuoli with sausage and peppers had the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I opted for a stuffed calzone - the ripieno basilico with ricotta, mozzarella, pesto and tomato. It was all the flavor combinations my Italian self drools over. It was well stuffed with each of the cheeses and you can taste the flavor combination of each of them, the pesto was also very tasteful. I will say, this filled me up very quickly, so I took this for left overs and thought it tasted even better in the following days to come.

Made a last minute decision to stop here for pizza as we drove by and was pleased with my experience. The seating is broken up into 3 areas, bar seating, the second floor which is much more intimate and quiet, or the ground floor where you're exposed to the open kitchen. The service was lovely. The wait staff was super responsive and cared for our every need. We ordered 2 pizzas and some meatballs. The meatballs were a charred a little too heavily for my liking and were a little bit dry. The pizza was solid though. It had a very good balance of sauce to cheese to crust.

Pro tip: ask the host to seat you upstairs if you want a more quiet and intimate setting. The food was delicious! I love how small the menu is-- I often suffer from decision fatigue if the menu is too long.

This is my second time coming to 2Amy's. Both times I've been, it has been packed inside. I managed to find a seat at the bar by myself. A 20% service charge is included in the price, so there is no tipping. The service both times has been okay, nothing to write home about. I ordered: A glass of colpetrone Sardines with bread, butter and olive oil: at first it didn't sound like much, but I really enjoyed it. It is one of the best appetizers I've had in D.C. The salty sardines, butter, and bread complimented each other so well. 9/10. Etna 2.0 pizza: this pizza had smoked mozzarella di bufalo, fried eggplant, pine nuts, parsley, and tomato sauce. It is one of the best pizzas I've had in my life. All the ingredients went together perfectly, and the crust was crispy and chewy. 10/10. The last time I came, I ordered the Calabrese pizza, which came with olives and sardines. It was way too salty for my taste. I wouldn't order it again. Overall, I love this chill, neighborhood Italian restaurant. I will definitely be back. 4.5/5 stars.