Birreria Paradiso
Category: Pizza Bars, Game Bars, Taproom
Neighborhood: Georgetown
Price: $$
Address: 3251 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007
✨ Vibe
A lively Georgetown staple that blends a classic, warm Italian pizzeria atmosphere with a high-energy subterranean game bar perfect for retro fun.
🍸 Best For
Craft beer aficionados, retro gaming enthusiasts, casual group hangouts, and diners seeking top-tier gluten-free pizza options.
🔥 Highlights
- The Paradiso Game Room: This expansive basement space features arcade classics like Skee-Ball, pinball, and Big Buck Hunter, all set against a custom mural for the ultimate casual nightlife experience.
- Exceptional Wood-Fired Pizza: Renowned for authentic Neapolitan-style dough and fresh ingredients, the menu offers everything from the meat-heavy "macellaio" to some of the city's most celebrated gluten-free crusts.
- Elite Beer Curation: Boasting a massive selection of over 50 canned craft beers and rotating taps, the venue provides expert-level pairings and tasting flights for every palate.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Stop by for the $12 "Express Lunch Pair" available Monday through Friday from 12–4 PM for a quick and delicious mid-day meal.
- Outdoor patio seating is available for those who want to soak in the iconic Georgetown street vibe while they dine.
🔄 Weekly Events
🍕 $12 Express Lunch Pair
Quick lunch combo: Choice of a 7" mini pizza or half sandwich paired with a 1/2 Insalata Mista. Add a soda for $2 or a draft beer/prosecco for $7. Available at Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and Spring Valley.
🎮 Georgetown Game Room Hours
The downstairs Paradiso Game Room at Georgetown is open for shuffleboard and arcade games.
🕹️ Georgetown Paradiso Game Room
Enjoy beer or wine while playing shuffleboard or arcade games in the downstairs game room at the Georgetown location.
🍕 Wednesday Meal Deal
Midweek pizza specials: 2 large pizzas + 2 apps for $50 or 1 large + 1 small pizza + 1 app for $40 (up to 20% off).
📰 In the News
“Free lunch Mondays at Pizzeria Paradiso for current federal employees and recently unemployed federal workers.”
Pizzeria Paradiso, which houses Birreria Paradiso, offers free lunch on Mondays for current federal employees and recently unemployed federal workers at its D.C. locations. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., eligible guests can receive a pizza paired with a soda or a draft beer by presenting a federal ID or informing staff of their employment status.
She hired him to wash dishes. 25 years later, she’s selling all her restaurants to him
Birreria Paradiso and its sister locations are undergoing a leadership transition as founder Ruth Gresser prepares to sell the restaurant group to longtime employee Carlos Gonzalez. Gonzalez, who began his career at the Dupont Circle location as a dishwasher 25 years ago, has risen through the ranks to become a partner and the company's future owner.
From dishwasher to co-owner: Immigrant rises to lead D.C. pizzerias
Birreria Paradiso and its parent brand, Pizzeria Paradiso, are now co-owned by Carlos Gonzalez, who rose through the ranks from dishwasher to partner alongside founder Ruth Gresser. The leadership transition marks a new chapter for the established D.C. institution, particularly at its Dupont Circle location.
Local Chain Pizzeria Paradiso Preps for Its Biggest Location Yet
Pizzeria Paradiso's Spring Valley location features wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas alongside a curated selection of 14 draft beers. The venue includes a spacious dining room equipped with arcade games, a custom mural, and an expansive 60-seat outdoor patio.
Pizzeria Paradiso Is Opening A New Wood-Fired Pizza Restaurant in DC
Pizzeria Paradiso is expanding to DC’s Spring Valley neighborhood with a 120-seat restaurant featuring its signature wood-fired pizzas and an extensive specialty beer program. The location includes a 35-seat outdoor patio and a curated selection of draft beers, maintaining the brand's focus on serving as a neighborhood-centric destination.
Recent Reviews from Google
We loved our first stop here. The atmosphere is nice, but casual, the staff is efficient and the food was delicious. I had a Margherita pizza, she had the bruschetta and a salad and all were...
This is one of my favorite pizza spots in the area. Located on a street with a true Georgetown vibe, it serves pizzas that taste close to what you’d find in Italy. The fresh ingredients and perfectly...
Nice chill vibe on a Friday night in Georgetown. We (party of 2) were able to walk in at 6:45 and get sat immediately, no issues. The restaurant was lively. Gluten free options are great—some of my...
The food and our server were nice, but the seating experience was uncomfortable. I’m not sure if the person who seated us was the host, but they guided us (Asian customers) to the table right by the...
This is my first time to Pizzeria Paradiso. want to say this has to be my new highly recommended restaurant. Obviously, it's based on Italian fare food. I have never had the perfect crust till...
