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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD

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matthew.kelly3

7/17/24 12:37 AM

Review #💯 - You shouldn't be able to open locations 100s of miles away from the original and score in the mid 8s. But I don't know what to tell you, it's delicious, perfect ratios, tangy cheese, slightly sweet and fresh tasting (who knows if it is) sauce, amazing chew on the crust. Just a great bake, and a great bite. Annoying that I have to rate a 'chain'esque secondary location this high but I cannot lie to myself: it's that good. Also note, the small slices always make you eat too much - it's always "just one more" and never "my brotha in Christ you already had 15".

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behradeats9/9/24, 3:49 p.m.

7.8

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nickfire8/8/24, 3:06 a.m.

8.5

Uh oh, bubble trouble! This is my third visit once i heard they were here!!! First time was plain cheese the second and third time were plain tomato pies. Great pizza, and the inside mocks the original New Haven kitchen.

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ryan.kushner14/1/24, 4:50 a.m.

7.8

Nice crisp for being in the box for 15 mins. Really nice dough and very thin. Not too salty, good amount of cheese and sauce

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david.noah11/26/23, 6:55 p.m.

7.9

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thebreeze11/9/23, 4:57 a.m.

7.9

Ah Frank Pepe’s.. expectations were sky high but knew to be realistic as it’s not one of the original. Still a great pizza but it did feel like there was something missing in the sauce

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christian.bowe3/17/23, 4:59 p.m.

7.2

Not the original so I think that’s what this score reflects. Thicker than I feel like the original is (crust wise). Sauce was underwhelming. Cheese was good. Not bad overall.

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kevin.ford71/1/23, 5:30 p.m.

7.9

Wife - 7.8 , myself 8.1 New Haven def better but for being new and on away turf this pizza slaps. Bonus pepperoni - good crispy cups def worth a half pepperoni.

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d.dorazio11/9/22, 11:55 p.m.

8.1

I've been to 3 different Frank Pepe pizza joints. They're all excellent. Whatever his system is for training pizza chefs is, it works.

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ernie.kulhanek9/10/22, 5:15 p.m.

6.9

Clam. Probably need to get to new haven.

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anuvind.iyer8/28/22, 10:05 p.m.

8.6

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dmskesco8/10/22, 5:35 p.m.

1.6

I’ve eaten Pepe’s many times before but this was awful. The bottom of the crust was burnt. Had a very hard time biting into the crust. Waiter said all of our pizzas are that way. I said you would be out of business if they were all like that.

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nyerinmd7/17/22, 1:27 a.m.

8.2

Had to see what all the hype is about and definitely worth traveling a bit for. No flop, dough was flavorful and cheese and toppings were excellent. Two things that would have sent my rating into the stratosphere. The sauce could have used a little something. The pepperoni definitely helped it. The other would be the crust was black and almost inedible in some spots. I understand that's coal fire but I prefer to be able to eat the crust. I know I'm nitpicking, but still a great pizza. And that's a review.

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dru.tucker6/12/22, 8:32 p.m.

8.5

Solid crust. Maybe on the thick side for New Haven style but sauce is money. Cheese needs a little salt. Top 3 Maryland pizza for sure.

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shua105/30/22, 11:54 p.m.

7.8

I don’t know how well this stacks up to the original. Honestly I felt the crust was a little thicker and chewier than I expected. There was a bit of flop and less crunch as well. Maybe I had expectations set too high hearing this style is some of the best pizza in the country. Very good but possibly overrated?

mike.hodgson5/11/22, 10:35 p.m.

8.8

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matt.states4/21/22, 3:36 p.m.

8.4

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mickydeez4/13/22, 11:38 p.m.

8.6

Pepes has its franchise game down. Nothing quite beats the magic of eating a pie on wooster st, but the smell, taste, and char on this pie is the next best thing. This is the immediate King of the DMV pizza scene

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phile4/9/22, 1:03 p.m.

9.2

Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, garlic, fresh basil, and hot peppers on 1/2. A god send for pizza in the DC area, nothing even comes close for 150mi in the direction of the Northeast. Pro tip if you have leftovers, reheat on medium heat on a pan for a crunchy slice, don’t be lazy about it and ruin it by putting it in the oven or even microwave if you’re a real savage. Also if you want an ultimate flavor bomb that will complement the pepperoni and hot peppers, add a drizzle of honey. It’s pricey, but damn worth it!!!

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lionsfandono4/9/22, 12:41 a.m.

7.9

I like the char, pretty thin crust with minimal flop. A little greasy and the sauce is average (for good pizza). Crust is the best part, followed by the cheese. One of the best pizzas in MoCo, but possibly also the most expensive.

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johnson694/3/22, 12:14 a.m.

9.2

White clam and a tomato pie. Both excellent.

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allen.jang4/1/22, 12:49 a.m.

8.8

Nice, thin and crispy. Not too heavy and can easily eat a small by myself The original tomato with mozzarella and the white clam pizza lived up to the hype !

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izpiz3/29/22, 10:19 p.m.

9.1

Not QUITE as good as the New Haven spot, but miles away better than anything else in the mid Atlantic and insanely good.

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mahek.raza3/29/22, 7:48 p.m.

9.1

Loved the ratio of sauce and cheese, both had really good flavor. The crust was crispy. So glad MD has a New Haven style pizza in the area. We will be back!

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areyoueatintho3/29/22, 7:46 p.m.

8.9

We finally are blessed with a great pizza option in the DMV area, no need to take a mini road trip for a pizza craving