Ella's Wood Fired Pizza

I was pleasantly surprised by Ella's pizza! We came in needing a late lunch and having a craving for pizza. The service was very friendly. We were seated right away. The menu had some great options to choose from. We split two pizzas and a salad. Everything was great! The salad especially was fresh and garnished with seasonal fruits. We were very happy with the whole experience.

I was craving an wood oven made pizza with some beer. Searched for something near the hotel (Marriott Inn El Metro) and found Ella's Wood fired kitchen. The outside tables have swings... yes swings and fits 6. Perfect when you are with your friends.We didn't have any reservations, yet the gentlemen (thinking he is the manager bc he was not wearing a uniform) found us a table near the kitchen hen (perfect bc you could feel the heat of the oven & it was perfect due to washington's chilly weather).Waitress's was professional, courteous and attentive. I'm guessing we went during rush hour because it was packed. Drinks took a awhile YET it was understandable due to the quantity of customers. Each employee was constantly doing something, yet when we would ask a different waiter for anything, they would act on it quick.The food was extremely delicious! The alcohol beverages that we ordered, Ella's Punch (brownish) and Berry Colada, are a must try if you like sweet drinks! The punch didn't look appetizing yet the taste was great.The restaurant was clean? had great ambiance and prices are reasonable. Highly recommend.

Great experience at Ella's! The servers were all super friendly and attentive. The drinks came out quickly and the food did too. The food was yummy! The pizzas are 10" so they're a good in-between size: you can eat an entire one by yourself or you can split with another person and still be satisfied. I shared the Stracciatella pizza and also split an appetizer and it was a perfect amount of food. The inside is small and cute with a chill vibe. Outside there are a couple tables with swings for seats which was cool! Overall I wasn't blown away but I really enjoyed our meal at Ella's and recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

Suuuuch good pasta. The restaurant was accommodating to our large group too. Things came out piece meal instead of all at one time, even though the restaurant was really empty when we arrived. We also had some problems getting our drink service. Still we had a good time!

The best thing about Ella's was the service. Our initial server was nothing short of amazing, and that was further proved with the smooth hand off to his co worker when he was done with this shift. Food was fine. The Brussels sprouts tasted like a squirt of lemon- I do not recommend. The stracciatella pizza was good- it had cappicola and hot honey which was different but was quite salty. I also got an espresso martini for dessert which was good.I think salty is the theme- friends of mine had a salad where they described the dressing as "salt and oil."I'd say skip this spot; no need to return. There are so many other pizza spots in DC!

I visited this place for a few times now and I decided to leave a review now. First time I visited I couldn't get a seat. It was a Capitals game and a Christmas market that night, so the area was flooded. The second time I went, I just ordered a drink, and the finally I went I finally ordered something from the menu. So I visited this place for lunch on a random Wednesday. I got there around 11:45am, and the place was empty. 20 mins later it was packed. So get there early. Anyway, after looking over the menu for about 10 mins I decided to order the sausage pizza. The pizza was okay, not bad, but not great either. A solid 7 out of 10. However, since it was lunch time, I think they should develop a lunch menu. Incorporate more sandwiches on the menu. Smaller portions. I went back to work and I was in a food coma lol. Anyway, the service was great, and as you can tell from the photos, the place is charming. Revamp the menu a bit and the place would easily be 4-5 stars.

Our friend took us here once we mentioned we wanted pizza. The inside is super cute, modern and their menu has such a large selection. Our waiter put in to the chef that I couldn't choose between 2 options and was able to have half and half.Great crust, great flavors and great flavors!

Such a cute little restaurant with a warm vibe and yummy pizza. The staff is so friendly and attentive! We ordered a margarita pie and a sausage pie. The sausage pie had savory sausage crumbles on it. Both pies were so fresh and the sauce was amazing! Def made in house! The crust was cooked perfectly. Nice and crispy not chewy. Some of the best pizza I've had outside of NY!

Very aesthetically pleasing small restaurant across from the National Portrait Gallery. The inside had bright pink accents all over the walls that made the atmosphere fun and welcoming.What I especially really appreciated about Ella's is the fact that they were willing to make accommodations for my food allergies. I don't eat any dairy but I was interested in the spaghetti Ragu. When I asked, they informed me that they would be able to make it dairy free, and that was extremely , generous of them. For anyone else who has a dairy allergy this is a great place to go because all of their pizzas have vegan cheese options.Our food was brought out very quick. The portions weren't huge, but it was definitely enough. I really enjoyed my meal and was pleased by the kind service we received. Overall I would recommend.

Stopped in Ella's by chance before heading into National Portrait Gallery. Wasn't sure I was in the mood for pizza but greeted warmly by host and seated quickly. Turned out to be a great decision. The vibe was laid back and space not overly designed. The Jazz was a nice relaxing touch. The layout cozy, clean and comfortable. The bar, although on smaller size was cool. My server, Mae was amazing even tho she was working a number of inside and outside tables. Ordered Ella's punch to start. The punch had the right amount of sweet and sour. Would be my favorite refresher summer drink if it weren't October . Decided to try something different and settled on the wood fired Pizza Stracciatella (substituted mushrooms for banana peppers). The crust was crisp, the ingredients fresh and plentiful and flavorful. Really enjoyed this Za even if the hot honey was a bit liberal making bottom wet and soggy (maybe a side helping for guest to add right before eating would help). Will absolutely come back!