Comet Ping Pong – Italian
This lively neighborhood haunt buzzes with a playful energy, where the smoky scent of a roaring wood-fired oven drifts through a space filled with the rhythmic sounds of friendly competition. The kitchen transforms garden-fresh ingredients into charred masterpieces, serving up earth-roasted vegetables alongside indulgent, golden-fried risotto balls and spicy wings that pack a flavorful punch. It is a spirited destination where rustic, fire-kissed flavors meet a laid-back atmosphere, inviting guests to linger over plates of tender meatballs and buttery, toasted garlic knots.
5037 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20008-2024 https://cometpingpong.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, aip, raw-food, low-fodmap, renal, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, pegan, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the well-seasoned menu items and satisfying portions, frequently highlighting the flavorful profiles that make for a memorable meal. Guests love the nice ambiance and inviting atmosphere, which pair perfectly with the efficient and knowledgeable service provided by the attentive staff. Celebrated for its consistent quality and well-rounded dining experience, the restaurant is praised for its professional team and welcoming environment.
Menu
Starters
- Wood-Roasted Spaghetti Squash - $8: with breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Roasted Cauliflower - $8: with breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Roasted Beets - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Broccoli - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Comet Hot Wings - $12: with dipping sauce; gluten-free! Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Comet Meatballs & Sauce - $10: with parmesan on top + served with grissini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Comet Meatball Sliders - $15: with garlic knot buns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tasty Garlic Knots - $9: with choice of dipping sauce - meat sauce, tomato sauce, ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Risotto Balls - $9: with meat sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mac & Cheese Bites - $9: with meat sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Squash - $12: roasted spaghetti squash, basil pesto, chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Winter Squash & Tomato Chili - $10: with sour cream, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $9 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $9: greens and some parm Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $7: simply greens Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chickpea Salad - $10: lemon, garlic, chickpeas mix on greens Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Feta Salad - $12: classic Greek salad with greens, pickled onions, olives, cucumber, dondi feta Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $12: romaine, savoy cabbage, chickpeas, radicchio, provolone, salami, oregano dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Salad - $10: lentils du Puy in cumin vinagrette, pickled red onions, yogurt, feta, pickled lemon rind on a bed of chopped salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Red Pie - $13: Comet tomato sauce, fresh mozz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Pie - $13: Olive oil, garlic, fresh mozz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Pie - $14: Comet pesto sauce, fresh mozz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Smoky - $18.5: olive oil, mozzarella, smoky mushrooms, smoky bacon, melted onions, garlic, smoked mozzarella in the middle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Steel Wills - $17.5: Comet tomato sauce, spinach, ricotta, kalamata olives, garlic, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Hottie - $17.5: Comet tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapeno, fontina Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Slam - $19.5: Comet tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, la quercia prosciutto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Time Out - $18.5: olive oil, merguez sausage, melted onions, potato, garlic, gorgonzola, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Stanley - $18.5: Comet tomato sauce, mozzarella, italian fennel sausage, roasted red peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Jimmy - $18.5: Comet tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Camino - $17.5: olive oil, organic ground beef, black beans, crema, lime salsa, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Spring Chick - $18.5: basil pesto, grilled chicken, melted onions, mozzarella, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ca-Lamb-ity J's - $18.5: olive oil, housemade lamb sausage, tzatziki, za'atar spice, whipped feta, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puttanesca - $16: tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, spanish anchovies, parsley Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veganista - $19: olive oil, garlic, soy cheese, peperoncini, pickled onions, artichoke Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Mac Burger Pizza - $18.5: melted onions, garlic, cheddar cheese, ground beef, lettuce, secret sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Delight - $16: Garlic oil, fontina, mozzarella, Ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Chicken - $18.5: garlic oil, chicken sausage, creamy cheese sauce, potatoes, fresh rosemary, fontina, fresh parm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gourd of the Rings - $18.5: pesto, garlic, roasted autumn squash, fontina, pecorina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastas
- The Chicken Parm - $17: Rigatoni pasta & tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella & parm, topped with a chicken parm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage & Broccoli Orecchiette - $17: Creamy cheese white sauce & orecchiette pasta baked with broccoli and our comet homemade italian fennel sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Tomato Pasta - $17: Orecchiette with fresh tomatoes, pesto, garlic, ricotta, & parm Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni & Meatballs - $17: Rigatoni, red meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, comet meatballs, topped with fresh parm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Pomodoro - $17: Rigatoni & tomato sauce, rocotta, mozzarella & parm Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Ice Cream Cup (8oz) - $5: Vanilla, Oreo ice cream, Mint Choc Chip, Chocolate, Funfetti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Oreo Sundae - $11.5: Vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce, Oreo crumbles, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Caramel Sundae - $11.5: sweet cream ice cream with homemade caramel sauce and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Floats - $11: choice of ice cream scoop with root beer, ginger ale, or orange soda
- Chocolate Chip Cookies - $4: made fresh in-house Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Sandwich - $9: two chocolate chip cookies & choice of ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Comet's Best Tiramisu Ever - $11: made fresh in-house Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Cake - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Comet Margarita - $12: Jose Cuervo, triple sec, Natalie's lime & lemon juice
- Black Manhattan - $13: whisky, averna, orange bitters
- Negroni Sbagliato - $12: Campari, sweet vermouth, sparkling
- Mezcal Old Fashioned - $13: mezcal, agave syrup, bitters
- Right Proper Comet IPA (64oz Growler) - $36: Washington DC, 6.5% brewed exclusively for Comet
- Chianti Bottle - $36: Terre di Poppiano, Italy '18 - red
- Organic Milk Box - $4: Chocolate or 1%
- Wild Kombucha - $5: ginger grapefruit
- Sprechers Root Beer - $4
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