Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town

4.5 (431)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

124 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town

4.5

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Alexandria

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2 people

12 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Gluten-free-friendly

Emmy Squared Pizza: Old Town offers Virginia's best Detroit-style pizza, alongside craveable bites and a full bar featuring specialty cocktails. Join us for Happy Hour Monday–Thursday from 4 PM–6 PM. The top choice for crafted pizza in Virginia.

In 2014, Emily and Matt opened their first restaurant in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, with a goal to create quality pies. A trip to Detroit changed everything: they loved the local style, the crispy cheese edge, airy dough, and bold red sauce. They knew pairing this base with chef-inspired toppings would be special.

Back in Brooklyn, they began experimenting with organic flour, aged cheeses, fresh tomatoes, and combinations like truffle/mushrooms or pesto/Calabrian chilies, perfecting that crave-worthy cheese crust. In 2016, they unveiled their Detroit-style take with Emmy Squared Pizza. They remain committed to crafting the country's most thoughtful pizzas. We hope you enjoy them!

Detroit-Style Soul, Brooklyn Born.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Burgers, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:30
Phone number
(703) 719-8144
Website
https://www.emmysquaredpizza.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
catering@emmysquaredpizza.com
Private party facilities
lbilleadeau@emmysquaredpizza.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
124 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Area
Alexandria
Cross street
King and Lee St
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town.

4.5

(431)

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Emmy Squared Pizza in Old Town delights with its "amazing Detroit style pizza" and accommodating options for dietary needs like gluten-free and vegan cheese. The staff, especially Troy, is frequently praised for "excellent and attentive service." While some ambiance issues are noted, the delicious pizza keeps guests coming back.

431 Reviews

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Raj Gold
Washington, D.C. Area57 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the bar for the first time. The place was “hopping” and the Bartender, I think Troy, was very busy but took great care of us and provided great service to the packed bar! Pizzas, the Classic and the Founders were excellent, also as usual. We’ll be back soon.
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kris
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizza was GREAT! Cool vibe! The Detroit style was 🔥
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Brandon
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a table of 4 people that each had their own terrible experience at this restaurant. Between some not getting their food until we were walking out the door (1 hr and 15 mins of being their), to wrong drinks given, to mediocre food at best, long waits in between the server “checking in”. This is a place we all agreed we would never visit again.
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cassie
Hawaii3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were great, walls next to table were dirty and candle was broken on table. Just seemed it needed a little TLC for ambiance.
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Jason
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation. When we arrived, the host asked if we would mind sitting at one of the bar tables. We said we preferred a booth (one of our guests had circulation issues). The host said we'd already been assigned to the bar table. I noted I was not provided an option on the reservation and there were several open booths, and she said that those had been assigned to other reservations. Possibly not OpenTable reservations? Hard to say, but the place was not terribly busy. When I asked if we wanted to wait for a booth (mind you, there were several empty ones), she said it would be "at least 20 minutes." I asked why she even asked if it was "okay" for us to sit at a bar table since that was clearly the only option. She said, well, this is the way the reservation system works, and it works better for us. Wow! This is not the place you go for the customer even being sometimes right. Even when I challenged her and asked, why the system was set up for "them" instead of the customer, all I got was a polite smile and a confused employee. We took the bar table. The bartender was also our server. He was very nice and knowledgeable, but also over worked. We ordered drinks first, and when one of our guests asked if he could make one of the signature cocktails a "double" we were told that the glass (a champagne glass as it turns out) could not accommodate it even though other drinks came in bigger glasses. There is a large neon sign at the front of the bar (maybe 8-10' tall) that says "Make it a Double." That became the running joke. When we "needed a few minutes" it turned into 15 minutes between visits because the bartender was clearly overworked. We sat there most of that time overlooking two empty booths that we would have been happy to sit in. The customer focus is truly dead on this stretch of King, and Emmy isn't going to revive it! Food 3/5. Drinks 4/5. Hostess 0. I'd never want someone like that being the face of my business.
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Don Gold
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Detroit Style pizza. Reminds me of home.
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Eric Gold
Washington, D.C. Area31 reviews
2.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I live in Alexandria and frequent Emmy’s on King St often. Very disappointed in what they charged for a lavender lemon drop martini. When did they decide to add an additional $2.50 for the lavender flavor to this $15.00 drink? $17.50 for a 5 oz alcoholic drink. Gimme a break! This overcharge just tells me that is place is now for just pizza only and not a real bar / restaurant.
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Ty
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful our server could have been more attentive.
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Dyana
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our first visit here. I was craving deep dish pizza and this was the one place I could find that offered vegan cheese. The food was delicious, would definitely recommend.
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David
Washington, D.C. Area27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live in Ohio and travel back to Old Town and your pizza is a must have while we are there. You never disappoint.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Burgers, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:30
Phone number
(703) 719-8144
Website
https://www.emmysquaredpizza.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
catering@emmysquaredpizza.com
Private party facilities
lbilleadeau@emmysquaredpizza.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
124 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Area
Alexandria
Cross street
King and Lee St
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For Happy Hour plan a visit Monday–Thursday to enjoy the restaurant's Monday–Thursday 4 PM–6 PM Happy Hour; a late Saturday afternoon visit has also been noted as not too busy.

Yes, guests report successful date-night visits, with one guest specifically saying they took their wife on a date and she enjoyed herself; the bar area and cocktail selection also receive praise.

Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town is open Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm; Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm. Happy Hour runs Monday–Thursday from 4 PM–6 PM.

Yes, guests mention dining outside at Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town, enjoying outdoor meals on summer evenings near the waterfront.

Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town has a fun, upbeat vibe centered around its bar and wood‑backed booths, with guests praising the lively atmosphere (it can get noisy on busy nights).

One guest noted staff warmly welcomed them, and their kitten, during a visit.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for a visit to Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town.

Emmy Squared’s Happy Hour (Monday–Thursday, 4–6 PM) is a great time to visit, and if you prefer a quieter meal, late‑afternoon Saturdays have tended to be not too busy.

Yes, Emmy Squared is family‑friendly: guests report toddlers enjoying crayons and kids' dishes like chicken nuggets or kids' chicken, and several reviews note happy family visits.

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Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town

4.5

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Alexandria

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2 people

12 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town

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Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town

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