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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic. Fast, delicious and cheap. They sell pies (14 or 16 inches) and by the slice. I had a slice of plain and a slice of pepperoni. They heated it up for me and it was the perfect…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a yummy turkey sub. The meat, while not overly generous, was very tasty as was the cheese and the lettuce, tomatoe and oil and vinegar. The sub roll tasted fresh and was chewy. The service was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was planning a trip to the zoo, so I looked up some lunch places I could stop at before heading in. I chose this place based on all the fab yelp reviews, and I have to say, I'm going to agree with…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got some long-distance lovin' from my sis on this one--she brought home a cheese pizza for us to try. Even after a hard day of looking gorgeous behind the counter at Bellacara, the hours-old slices…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vace has the best pizza in Northwest.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate seeing 3 star reviews, but thats all this place was after all the hype from friends and Yelp reviewers. I only had a pepperoni pizza here and was expecting something a lot better than what I got…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty pizza. They only do take-out, and the one woman that is sometimes at the counter can be a bit curt, but it's worth it. You can get a whole pizza, or just drop by for a slice or two. they also…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Darn solid Italian Deli. Great fresh pasta and sauces. The cheese and meat selection is a little thin, but otherwise, it's great!
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a great deal and quality product. I will call in and ask for a Focaccia sandwich with Prosciutto and Fresh Mozz with everything on it, LTO, hot peppers and Oil & Vin, eat it soon or it will get…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like that Vace is so close to home, and it's the closest thing I can get to a Greek market. They have phyllo dough, which is great and saves me a trip up to Whole Foods. I've had the pizza, but…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love? I think the perfunctory service (it's not rude, which is enough for me) just adds to its no-nonsense, serious food charm. Large pies start at $9.50 and the cracker crust is thin…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this pizza joint. i go here everytime i visit dc. yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to DC for a conference about something-something-blah-blah-blah... or at least thats what they payed me to come to DC for. I personally came to DC to eat at good restaurants, ride the metro…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually see people walk out of Vace with one or more pizzas in hand, which should tell you something about them - just amazing! It is quite dangerous to have this place a block away from my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vace is good enough that even without a seating area, people buy whole pies and then sit on the bench outside the library across the street to chow down. I'm partial to their capacolla and provolone…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard Vace was an Italian Deli that also had some decent pizza. I decided to hit it after working out at the Van Ness Gold's. The entire time I was working out I was thinking about the reward…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT APPETIZER IDEA Go to Vace and create this tray of deliciousness before your next dinner party. ~$35 and all you have to do is arrange the tray and drizzle with olive oil.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Pizza... definitely a little different - sauce on top and VERY flavorful. They also sell GREAT frozen pasta and sauces. The Gnocchi and Pesto was pretty much the best meal of my life. And it's…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best pie I've ever had outside of New York; really an authentic little grocery. Incredibly inexpensive -- something like $4.50 for a good-sized Italian sub. Nice selection of frozen…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As much as it pains me to do it, Vace is getting docked a star. I am inclined to agree with Basie B, the food is awesome but their service sucks. Last week I went in to get a turkey sub and asked…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their fresh, pastas, mozzarella but my favorite is the plain pizza with tomato sauce. The cheese is underneath the tomato sauce and the crust always stays crispy! They also have authentic…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard from Jay Morris, the guy who owns the vacuum shop next door, that Vace had the opportunity to buy the adjacent storefront to the south (it would eventually become the tasty Fresh Med). In his…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is verrry dangerous for me to live around the corner from Vace. It's just too easy to swing by for a slice of their delicious pizza once (or twice!) a day. You can also order whole pies, I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a landmark You cannot go wrong -
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a find! This place has a great little grocery store, with everything from freshly made sausages to olive oil, for pretty decent prices. But, the kicker in the pizza. I bought the mushroom, my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Vace's pizzas. The smell of melted cheese and baked dough in the air simply draws you in!!!! The stuff they have in the freezers are worth checking out too. They do a mean eggplant pamersan…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing pizza by the slice...and their dough is freshly made and delicious. I love to pick up their handmade dough and sauce and take it home to create my own pies. They also have a fantastic…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vace is fantastic. Pizza by the slice!! You must buy some pasta and sausage to take home for cooking yourself. The parmesan cheese in the fridge section is to die for as well!! I shop here at least 3…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As we got off the metro in Cleveland Park to attend an opening day showing of Indiana Jones, we could already see the line forming outside the Uptown Theater. And this was an hour and a half before…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"VACE subs" -- that's what the big green awning sign reads above Vace. A couple weekends ago, bf and I decided to take a walk across Rock Creek park to grab lunch at this "amazing" Italian Deli we'd…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work down the street from Vace. The Cleveland Park/Woodley Park area is totally horrible for lunch options. Vace is usually my savior. The spinach and onion pizza are my two favorites. The cheese…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.50 stars. I have an internal bias to Chicago-style pizza so although I found Vace's pizza rather tasty and among the best in DC, it was not as great as I had envisioned based on its nearly…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can't believe i've never yelped vace. hands down best pizza in the city. i love the sauce, i love the price, i love the shirts. plus you can buy all the stuff there and make your own damn pizza!…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed at all.. I got the cheese pizza and it tasted like red barron's; very dry and crispy (the burnt kind). Obviously, it could just be a fluke, as almost all the reviews are very positive..…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even if you don't live anywhere convenient to Cleveland Park, even if you have to ride your bicycle up the hill from Mt. Pleasant that is reminiscent of Seattle, Vace's is well worth the trip up or…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best pizza, great dough available to make your own pizza. We lived on this place when we lived in Cleveland park. I still crave the smell that this joint gave off as I walked past it every morning…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vace was my first true love in DC. Living for a year in Cleveland Park, there was not a week when I did not trek over for my favorite concoction: a large white pizza with onions and kalamata olives…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE best pizza I have had outside of NYC. They also have all kinds of other pastas and sauces that are refrigerated or frozen that you can take home and prepare. I love this place! And lastly don't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Pizza in DC. We lived in Cleveland Park for 8 years and always grabbed a Vace pizza on the way home from work on Friday. It was the best. Now we are in NOVA but still get takeout occasionally…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not even gonna lie - I can get lazy when it comes to cooking. So when that bug kicks in one of the 1st place I think of is Vace. It's very unassuming, but tons of treats abound inside. My…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am in love with their meat ravioli! it contains beef, pork, and spinach and is full of flavor. yum! grab a 16 oz bag from the freezer, stick it in a pot of boiling water for 10 min, add your fave…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only ordered Pizza from Vace, so I can't speak for their other specialties... but man, let me tell you... that pizza is DELICIOUS. It's the kind of pizza you want to eat fresh, piping hot. Then…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to DC, so I'm slowly learning what's in my new hood. So I recently walked into Vace after hearing about it from others. The pizza is awesome. I tried the white spinach and it was a perfect…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently discovered Vace, which is surprising as I live in Van Ness. I don't know how I lived without it. I love their frozen Eggplant Parmesan and other frozen dinners. It is so easy to pick up…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By a longshot, the best pizza in Washington. All of their slices are great (something about their pepperoni/mushrrom pie is astonishing) and their frozen section is chock full of tasty sauces and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up on this place. The mere mention of *pizza* causes a little creep of sadness and nostalgia that I am 3,000 miles away. Every time I'm home I make sure to get at least one good meal in from…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just adding to the ratings after hitting it up yesterday. I've been going for years. If I can find parking close by, I usually go wild and grab as much pizza and spinach pie as they'll give me. The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We finally tried Vace the other night. I called in our order and was told 20 mins. I drove on over, found parking, and went in. When I got to the cash register, I gave her my number and she said "…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
not homey at all... I'm 50% Irish and 50% Italian. Im not impressed .... at all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Just plain awesome. I got a slice of the white onion pizza which was delicious. Wish I had time to try more. The dough was simply outstanding. Great consistency. Nice combo of crunch…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza here seriously puts to shame the sorry ass pizza I'm now stuck with on the west coast. Italian just isn't done right here. My taste buds are envious of all you lucky people who get to have…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mama Mia! The pizza from Vace rocks! If you are looking for NY-style pizza in DC, this is DEFINITELY the closest that I have found! The crust is thin and cooked perfectly. The top is a bit crispy,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK. The pizza is good. Really good. We order veggie pizza each time and the crust is the best. Downside: We wait extremely long and the service is like non-existent. The parking sucks but I guess the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yeah yeah yeah they sell homemade pasta and they have a deli and i'm sure some other things as well. however they have the greatest tomato pies i've ever had. i grew up on this stuff in philly...…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want an authentic Italian alimentari, this is your place. Awesome quality, fair prices, and decent service (a bit slow... but maybe that's what makes it so authentic! haha). Note: they have…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY SNAP. I had no idea I hadn't written a review for this place yet... The pizza here is like heaven. I mean, I've never been to heaven, but I could only hope and dream that the pizza in heaven…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What makes Vace's pizza so great is the sauce. Vace is the only place I know that understands a good sauce to cheese ratio. As a native Washingtonian, who also lived in NY, Vace's will always be…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just moved into the neighborhood and I can tell you when I stepped into Vace, it was love and first smell. Great aromas are coming from this place. Pizza is excellent! Most, if not all, of your…
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited when Miriam proposed we meet up with Kathleen M. at Vace before we headed over for trivia at Four Fields. This place has it all. The mom and pop shop feel of Vace brought me back to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is popular on Yelp. There's probably not much more I can add, but let me say this... if you like to make pizzas at home but don't often have time to make dough from scratch, stop at…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a DC native, I've been coming to Vace my whole life, and even after all these years, it's still my favorite pizza in the city. Most of you know that good pizza is hard to come by in DC, but I'll…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Freakin fantastic bread. And the cold cut subs are a great value for the size and the price. Very delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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homemade pasta! thats all i have to say this place is great if you love dining out you will love this place. the menu is great and the atmosphere is great! this is great place to take a date, or the
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got the opportunity to try out yelper favorite Vace the other day and I have to say it lives up to the hype. My plain cheese slice was divine, so I can't imagine what a good spinach and feta…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vace in Cleveland Park is good; the one in Bethesda is only mediocre.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Great food, it is true though they are takeout-only, there is no where to eat. So it is great for anyone that wants to get a pizza to go, or some fresh pasta to cook, but you can't really go eat there. Still...
menupages.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crazily enough I did not try the pizza here. But I did have an amazing tomato, basil, and mozarella sandwich on focaccia. To die for. Though about half an hour after devouring the whole thing, I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do I really need to add more to the rest of these reviews to convince anyone to try Vace, especially for the pizza? With its trademark thin crust and sweet tomato sauce on top, Vace easily has my…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sorry chicagoers, the pizza is better here
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had neither the pasta nor the pizza that everyone is ga-ga over, but I definitely want to after my great experience there. The man behind the counter who helped me was super friendly. I wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vace, Vace, Vace, how do I love thee. This place is the real deal. Fresh made pasta, mozzarella cheese, frozen prepared pasta dishes, sauces...I could go on and on. The deli counter, the cheeses, the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, Love, Love Vace! Walk through the door and I feel like I'm back in Tuscany...this is a fabulous little shop with an excellent selection of high quality imported Italian goodies (e.g. prosciutto,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza, yummy meatballs, and pretty much the only place I buy my pizza dough! Wish they were open later...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews of Vace are correct. Great pizza, great frozen food selection and good sandwiches. I have trouble ordering delivery from Papa Johns, Dominoes etc. when Vace is cheaper and better. With…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly my favorite pizza in the district. The crisp crust (with olive oil taste) covered with cheese and then a delicious sauce is superb. Great premade food and import items as well (smoked…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Far and away the best pizza in DC proper. I can't get enough of this place. Been going there since I was a wee lad... and it still remains tops for this guy. Try the spinach, tomato, meatball...…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vace is the best pizza in town, period. I could do without the smell of prosciutto and other mean miscellany inside (and on the street outside the deli) but I'll put up with it in order to pick up my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven by this place a bunch of times, never in a million years would I have stopped in there. Thanks to Yelp I finally found a place for great pizza! It's not the most attractive place on the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would not know what to do without Vace! The pizza, pasta, deli, cheeses, meats and the staple items OMG! You know I have it bad for this place when I will rent a car just to go get a pizza and some…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a little slice of heaven. The food there is phenomenal and the pizza is actually NY-Style and so, so good. Everything is homemade, everything is phenomenal, everything is like my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stepped in here yesterday really hungry around lunch time and had heard wonderful things about it. I looked around before I looked at the menu and ordered (it's a deli- no sit down- so by "menu" I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great reviews here on Yelp I had to check this place out for myself. We ordered 4 slices and 2 bottles of water and the bill was under $10. I was already in love. Sat on a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, thank you DC Yelpers for rec, came in handy after my zoo trip. This place is a gem, and a deal, but the pizza is not all that, just pretty good. I went for plain and pepperoni slices.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't had the pizza, but I'll give this place 5 stars regardless. There's just so much great stuff around the store that I'll have to make the trek up Connecticut again. Keep in mind though that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza is very good, but I wouldn't declare it the best pizza ever. The crust is great, but I'd prefer a little more sauce. The store is great! If you are planning to prepare an Italian dinner,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some people dream about buying flat screen TVs or fancy shoes, but most of my retail fantasies involve food. So, walking into Vace was for me was what descending on a small boutique filled with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I carried this pizza for 20 minutes in 95 degree heat from Cleveland Park to Adams Morgan, and I tell you, I would do it again. The crispy, flaky crust survived the hike beautifully thanks to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
