Restaurant in Washington DC, United States

2 Amys

Name: 2 Amys
Address: 3715 Macomb St NW Suite 201, Washington, DC 20016, Washington DC, US
Telephone: (202) 885-5700

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Low-friction Neapolitan pizza, no justification needed.

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About 2 Amys

2 Amys is Washington D.C.'s most consistently recognized Neapolitan pizzeria at the accessible end of the price spectrum, earning back-to-back Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats nods in 2023 and 2024. Easy to book, casual in dress, open for weekend lunch from 11 am — it's the right call for a low-friction, quality-focused meal in Cleveland Park.

Who Should Book 2 Amys — and When

If you want Neapolitan pizza in Washington, D.C. without a complicated reservation process or a bill that requires justification, 2 Amys is the right call. This is the restaurant for a Saturday or Sunday lunch with family, a low-key weeknight dinner in Cleveland Park, or a first date where the food does the talking and the price doesn't create pressure. It is not a special-occasion splurge or a tasting-menu evening. It is a well-regarded neighborhood pizzeria that has earned consecutive recognition on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats in North America list — ranked #285 in 2024 and recommended in 2023, which tells you the quality-to-price ratio is genuinely good, not just local-favorite good.

What the Weekend Lunch Delivers

Weekend service opens at 11 am on Saturdays and Sundays, making 2 Amys one of the more practical options for a midday meal in the northwest corridor of D.C. The format is direct: come for pizza, stay for the kind of unpretentious room where the conversation is the point. Under chef Peter Pastan, the kitchen follows a Neapolitan approach, thin, blistered crusts cooked at high heat, toppings that don't overcrowd the base. For first-timers, the weekend lunch slot is the leading entry point. The room is calmer than a Friday evening, tables turn at a reasonable pace, you don't need to plan far ahead to get a seat.

Weekday dinner runs Monday through Friday, 5 to 9 pm. Saturday and Sunday extend that to an 11 am open. The hours are tight, nothing past 9 pm any night, so don't arrive late expecting flexibility. If you're coming from downtown, factor in travel time to 3715 Macomb St NW in Cleveland Park, which is not a walk from the Mall-area hotels. Plan ahead or it becomes a rushed meal.

First-Timer Practical Guide

Booking difficulty is low. 2 Amys does not require weeks of advance planning. For a weekend lunch, arriving at or shortly after 11 am on Saturday or Sunday is the most reliable way to get seated quickly without any reservation friction. For weeknight dinner, a same-week booking or walk-in during the first hour of service is generally manageable. Compare this to Rose's Luxury, where the no-reservation policy means queuing, or higher-demand spots like Jônt, which requires planning weeks out. 2 Amys sits at the accessible end of that spectrum.

Dress code is casual. This is a neighborhood pizzeria, not a dining room with tablecloths. Jeans and a t-shirt are entirely appropriate. No one will look twice. The price range is not published, but OAD Cheap Eats recognition signals this is firmly in the budget-to-mid range for D.C. dining, expect to spend well under $50 per person before drinks, likely less if you're sticking to pizza and water.

For groups, the format works well for parties of two to four. Larger groups may find the room tighter, there is no published private dining option in the current data. If you're coordinating a group of six or more, call ahead or arrive early on a weekend to assess availability. The address, Suite 201, 3715 Macomb St NW, is worth double-checking on a map before your first visit, as the suite number can cause brief confusion on arrival.

How 2 Amys Fits the D.C. Pizza Category

For Neapolitan pizza specifically, 2 Amys has a clear peer in the broader U.S. market: Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland occupies a similar position, neighborhood-rooted, critically respected, accessible pricing. 800 Degrees in Los Angeles is a different proposition entirely: faster, more casual, less craft-focused. Within D.C. 2 Amys is not competing with All Purpose for the same diner, All Purpose leans into a broader Italian-American menu and a livelier bar scene. If pizza is specifically what you want, 2 Amys is the more focused choice.

For context on where 2 Amys sits in the wider D.C. dining picture, see our guides to Washington, D.C. restaurants, D.C. bars, D.C. hotels, D.C. wineries, and D.C. experiences.

Quick reference: Cleveland Park, casual dress, easy booking, weekend lunch from 11 am, closes 9 pm nightly, OAD Cheap Eats recognized 2023–2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at 2 Amys?

Bar seating is a practical option at 2 Amys and suits solo diners or pairs well. It can be a faster route to a spot during busy periods than waiting for a table. For groups of three or more, a table is the more comfortable call.

Does 2 Amys handle dietary restrictions?

2 Amys is a Neapolitan pizzeria, so the menu is built around wheat-based dough and dairy. Vegetarian options exist within that format, but if gluten-free crust or vegan cheese are requirements, this kitchen is not set up around those substitutions. Check directly before visiting.

Can 2 Amys accommodate groups?

2 Amys works for small groups of four to six without much friction. Larger parties should contact the restaurant ahead of time, as the dining room at 3715 Macomb St NW is not a high-capacity space. Weekend lunch is the more forgiving slot for groups compared to weekday evenings.

Is lunch or dinner better at 2 Amys?

Weekend lunch is the practical pick. Saturday and Sunday service opens at 11 am, which means shorter waits and a more relaxed room than the weekday dinner window of 5–9 pm. If you want a quieter experience, arrive close to opening.

What should I order at 2 Amys?

2 Amys holds an Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats ranking, which points to the pizza as the core reason to visit. Order the Neapolitan-style pies rather than treating them as a side to appetisers. The kitchen's reputation is built on the pizza format specifically.

What should I wear to 2 Amys?

No dress code applies. 2 Amys is a neighbourhood pizzeria ranked by Opinionated About Dining in the cheap eats category, which signals the register clearly. Casual clothes are the norm; there is nothing here that requires dressing up.

How far ahead should I book 2 Amys?

Booking pressure at 2 Amys is low compared to most D.C. restaurants with comparable recognition. Same-week planning is generally sufficient, walk-ins are realistic if you arrive at or near opening, particularly at weekend lunch. Weekday evenings tend to fill faster than midday weekend slots.

Location

3715 Macomb St NW Suite 201, Washington, DC 20016

Washington DC, United States

Compare 2 Amys

How Easy to Book: 2 Amys vs. Peers

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
2 Amys	Pizzeria		Easy
Oyster Oyster	New American, Vegetarian, Vegetarian (Sustainable)	$$$	Unknown
Albi	United States, Middle Eastern	$$$$	Unknown
Causa	Peruvian	$$$$	Unknown
Rooster & Owl	Contemporary	$$$	Unknown
Rose’s Luxury	New American, Contemporary	$$$$	Unknown

What to weigh when choosing between 2 Amys and alternatives.

Also Consider

Oyster Oyster, New American, Vegetarian, Vegetarian (Sustainable), $$$
Albi, United States, Middle Eastern, $$$$
Causa, Peruvian, $$$$
Rooster & Owl, Contemporary, $$$
Rose’s Luxury, New American, Contemporary, $$$$

Against D.C.'s broader restaurant field, 2 Amys occupies a specific and useful lane: high-quality, low-cost, easy to book. If you're comparing it to Rose's Luxury or Albi at $$$$, the gap in price and formality is significant. Those restaurants deliver more ambitious cooking and a more considered dining experience, but they also require more planning, more spend, more occasion-specific motivation. 2 Amys asks nothing of you except showing up hungry.

Oyster Oyster and Rooster & Owl sit at $$$ and offer more complex menus with stronger booking demand. If you want a creative, vegetable-forward meal or a contemporary tasting format, those are the right choices. If you want pizza and a relaxed room without the planning overhead, 2 Amys is the better call. Causa at $$$$ is in a different category entirely, Peruvian, ambitious, not a casual drop-in. The comparison only matters if you're deciding between a special-night dinner and a neighborhood meal.

The practical read: 2 Amys is the easiest booking and the lowest spend of this peer group, with the most reliable quality signal for its price tier (two consecutive OAD Cheap Eats recognitions). Book it when you want a good meal without the friction of D.C.'s more competitive reservation windows. For everything else in the city's dining picture, see our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide.