Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in Bethesda

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AmericanItalianPizzeriaGreekBreakfastMediterranean

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ArlingtonChevy ChaseDupont CircleFoggy BottomGeorgetownMount Vernon Square

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for happy hour

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Al Dente

4.7

Exceptional(1327)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tenleytown

Booked 6 times today

Guests can enjoy fresh house-made pasta, fresh fish and meat offerings along with Italian desserts. Al Dente also showcases Neapolitan pizza from the restaurant’s centerpiece oven.

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2. Divino Ristorante Enoteca

4.1

Excellent(31)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Washington

Booked 4 times today

Nestled inside the Glover Park Hotel, just moments from iconic landmarks like National Cathedral and Georgetown, Divino is a culinary destination celebrating the rich flavors and traditions of Northern Italy.Led by Executive Chef Daniel Perron, known for his innovative approach and culinary expertise, Divino offers a vibrant farm-to-table dining experience. Our signature dishes, Doppio Raviolo and porcini rubbed Tomahawk steak are crafted with care, using ingredients sourced from local farms. Divino’s elegant yet welcoming atmosphere includes a dining room that seats 90 guests, a chic bar area for 40, and a cozy wine and beer garden perfect for al fresco dining. Whether you're joining us for a leisurely brunch, an intimate dinner, or a business lunch, our space adapts to any occasion.Special features include a wood-fired oven for authentic Italian flavors, a curated wine list featuring regional favorites, and proximity to Georgetown's lively charm.

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3. matchbox Silver Spring

4.2

Awesome(416)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Silver Spring

Booked 25 times today

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. Centrally situated in the Downtown Silver Spring Shopping Center, matchbox offers a warm and lively neighborhood gathering place with an aesthetic reflecting the Silver Spring community and its growth at the turn of the 20th century. Comfortable dining areas featuring wood tabletops, leather banquettes, and raised booths, as well as a spacious bar area and flexible seating for large groups further emphasize the welcoming, energetic atmosphere that matchbox is known to cultivate at each restaurant. Anchoring the design is a wood-burning oven that catches the eye from any seat in the house as it fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes. In warmer months, patio dining is available under a pergola, lending an indoor-outdoor vibe to the setting.

4. Manoli Canoli

4.3

Awesome(147)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chevy Chase

Established in 2006, Manoli Canoli is a family owned and operated, full-service, dining and carry-out restaurant. The proud owner, Stavros Manolakos, along with his wife’s culinary expertise, has perfected the menu to offer the best homemade, mouthwatering, Italian and Greek dishes. Combining old-world charm with some modern-day culinary masterpieces it is a truly unique dining experience for the whole family! Our friendly, experienced staff, with our quality Italian and Greek food, including wonderful gourmet hand tossed New York style pizza pies, scrumptious, hand- made daily mozzarella, imported olive oil and olives from the owner’s orchard in Sparta, Greece, has made Manoli Canoli a popular dining neighborhood destination in the Chevy Chase area .

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5. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1053)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Penn Quarter

Booked 33 times today

The wood-fired pizza oven at the heart of the restaurant is what makes our handcrafted pizzas come alive with flavor, bringing inspiration to the rest of our menu. Our philosophy is to use the freshest, best quality ingredients, prepare it well and to serve it with joy. We invite you to share in the experience of what makes Ella's so special. Enjoy!

6. Sette Osteria

4.6

Exceptional(1609)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 41 times today

Sette, meaning seven in Italian for that extra luck, is your spot for a fusion of comfort and traditional Italian vibes. Beyond a restaurant, Sette Osteria is a destination for locals and wanderers alike. Our decor is all about people, featuring an open kitchen with a wood-fired pizza station and views of vibrant Connecticut Avenue and R Streets. It's inviting, sophisticated, and buzzing with an international flair.Dive into our $20 Bottomless Weekend brunch (2 hours) or catch the daily Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm, extended on Sun & Mon until 10pm. Sette isn't just a restaurant; it's a lifestyle. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and let Sette redefine your dining scene.

7. Härth

4.5

Awesome(983)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 3 times today

Inspired by our namesake, we provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere anchored around our wood-burning oven where guests and groups can gather over seasonal food and drinks, sourced from local partners and elevated by our international culinary team.Whether you're in town on business, enjoying a night out with friends or hosting a special event, härth is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing experience made warm by the wood-fired oven that anchors the convivial atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you to our table.Executive Chef I Laurent Hollaender

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8. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(367)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 13 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

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9. Pinstripes - Georgetown

4.2

Awesome(378)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

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10. Shilling Canning Company

4.5

Awesome(46)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 1 time today

A modern American restaurant in Navy Yard where Executive Chef Reid Shilling serves his take on seasonal cuisine highlighting ingredients from around the Chesapeake region. Experiences include a 7-course tasting menu (served exclusively at the Chef's Counter), a 3-course prix fixe menu, an a la carte menu, and a weekend brunch menu.The 7-course tasting menu is seasonally driven and changes regularly offering guests a front-row seat to the open kitchen. Enjoy an expansive offering of Chef Reid Shilling’s regularly changing culinary creations and seasonally-inspired dishes, all prepared with a hyper-local approach to sourcing. This experience is the only menu served at the Chef’s Counter and may be previewed on our website.

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OpenTable DinerVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience over all. Great wine and ravioli was amazing!!!!
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Divino Ristorante EnotecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Washington
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4.1
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irabetsyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •45 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We ate outside and the noise from a table with a large group of women were noisy and as the evening continued they got louder. What would they have inside!😝The wait staff is extraordinary! I was so grateful for their service, always there when needed!
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Al DentePrice: Moderate• Italian• Tenleytown
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4.7
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Jed
St. Louis •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Table for 6. 5 pizzas 1 pasta. All excellent! Unique choices on standard menu and the "seasonal" pizza was fantastic. Service was attentive not overbearing
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Ella's Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Penn Quarter
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4.8
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Morgan
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
First time going for brunch here (usually go for lunch or dinner) but it was overall a great experience! Super busy since it was a late Sunday morning so it took a while to initially get served/taken care of once at the table but the food was very good. Never seen unlimited brunch food before so that was a cool concept, would definitely go back!
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matchbox Silver SpringPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Silver Spring
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4.2
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JudyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Feb 2025
Large portions of delicious food, reasonably priced
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Manoli CanoliPrice: Moderate• Italian• Chevy Chase
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4.3

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