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Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
(Now Closed)Pizzeria and Bar$$$$
Chinatown, Washington
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EpicuriousAugust 25, 2010Between the best pizzas in town and juicy little mini-burgers that come, as advertised on servers' shirts, in sets of 3, 6, or 9 (we recommend 9), no wonder Matchbox is on fire in D.C.!
Ruth LaToison IfillAugust 14, 2014The pizza is awesome and the bread pudding is as well. Favorite drink is the ginger snap.
Sandwiches and Bistro chips are some of the best kept secrets at Matchbox where the masses go for the Pizza that they are known for.
Katie BucknerSeptember 23, 2014The pizza is great, of course, but their other food is just as good. Crab tower forever.
Megan ElizabethAugust 26, 2018Pizzas are good and the Craggy Range Sav Blanc is a good price for the bottle!
Honey PeachesJanuary 15, 2014FGT are good But they aren't available@ 14th street.Location. Tend to change Menus every few months so it's worth rotating between the two locations
Joey and Christina are great bartenders. Matchbox also boasts the best onion rings in the District of Columbia!
The best pizza (IMHO) in DC. Nice venue, great draft beer selection.
Stacia KuceyeskiMarch 11, 2011Get the fire and smoke and the four cheese pizza and split with your friend. Each one would be too much but half and half is perfect.
AngelaAugust 14, 2013Everything I've tried has been delicious! The salads are on the small side though.
Alexandra MironovaApril 5, 2014Good prices, tasty food, great service and atmosphere. Would definitely come back!
Suzanne YuenJanuary 24, 2011I got the Fire n Smoke pizza n it was SO spicy even though it was good. I don't recommend it if you are not spice tolerant. I think the pan seared scallop n the mini burgers were great though!
The best place to eat and to have a great time when you are visiting
Fabián GonzálezMarch 11, 2013Awesome Mini Burgers & Pizza. Great service, ask for Sarah. Ask for an Apple Crisp for dessert
Dan FoyFebruary 10, 2016Pizza, check. Sliders, check. Beer, check check check. Great Chinatown option.
Jeb GavinJune 23, 2010The sliders were damn good. Didn't need the Parmesan, but with the thin pickles and Gouda, they were great. Very juicy for small burgers; the buns didn't get too soggy, which happens with brioche.
Isabela TonialJuly 14, 2016Best pizza ever!!!! Go with Italian prosciutto ham and argula or matchball
Ryan UnderwoodJanuary 18, 2011TeamTRI loves the apple/pear salad. Matchbox Meat pizza superb! Thin crust is outstanding. Rock'n service. Great decor and vibe.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Guillermo Pernot, chef of Cuba Libre, eats here on his nights off. He loves the White anchovy & capers pizza. Read more
Kiara WalkerDecember 21, 2010Great for brunch! I had the french toast and bacon, i was stuffed! the cocktails are great too and a beautiful interior
Mike ScottJuly 22, 2012Ask for the gourmet chocolate milk. It's one of the best off the menu secrets there!
The spicy meatball and the Q special pizza - get it! You won't be disappointed!
Best brunch in town. My recs: brunch pizza, veggie frittata, cast iron steak & eggs and of course a bloody #6 with bacon
Kathryn ZFebruary 3, 2013Don't believe their website. They DO take reservations and book up quickly on weekends. This may leave you out in the cold...
Reacheal Sis-MedinaAugust 20, 2015MB chicken sandwich was amazing waiting to try my donuts and coffee Heard it was worth it
Amanda MAugust 19, 2012The chicken pesto & veggie pesto pizzas are delish. If you can't choose get half and half!
elena lauJune 15, 2011Crab soup, sliders, smoke and fire pizza.... All amazing, best of all was the cozy outdoor seating!
Dara FisherDecember 26, 2012Usually a wait around dinner time, but great, fancy-ish pizza that's also reasonably priced.
Perri WinkleMarch 8, 2012You can do half and half pizzas from the pizzas on the menu. It doesn't say it on the menu but they do it! :-)
Liz Caselli-MechaelJuly 19, 2015Patio pounder lemonade is delicious, and on happy hour special until 6pm!
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Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
713 H St NW (btwn 7th & 8th St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:30 PM
(202) 289-4441
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dining Options
Table Service
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.2
"Great service here too! Server always checks on water & pours for us. Complimentary bread basket!"
Helen Yuen - 8.1
"Everything! Great atmosphere- we went around Friday @ 6pm - we waited maybe 20min for a table but didn’t mind as it is a fun place to be & the food was terrific!"
Cathleen Kunik - 8.3
"Haven't had anything I didn't enjoy. Especially the white birch soda."
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