Ella's Wood-fired Pizza – Italian
The golden glow of the wood-fired oven anchors this vibrant neighborhood haunt, where the air is perfumed with the irresistible scent of bubbling cheese and toasted garlic. Diners gather around rustic tables to share plates of crispy mozzarella carrozza and savory polpette, enjoying a lively atmosphere that celebrates the simple joy of well-crafted comfort food. From the satisfying crunch of golden-fried eggplant to the bright, cool zest of a classic Caesar, every dish invites guests to linger over a meal that feels both timeless and spirited.
610, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20004 +12026383434 https://ellasdc.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, sirtfood
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers & Salads
- Mozzarella Carrozza - $14: house made cheese balls fried and served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Wings - $15: lightly breaded and fried with choice of Buffalo, Spicy BBQ, or Cajun rub Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy Calamari - $14: lightly breaded and fried served with a sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Eggplant Parmesan - $15: sliced and lightly fried eggplant, topped with mozzarella and parmesan, served with marinara and pesto sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Bread - $12: melted fontina with a garlic parmesan spread and marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bruschetta - $16: lightly toasted ciabatta, topped with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Fried Chicken Strips - $12: lightly breaded chicken breast tenders with a Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Polpette Appetizer - $13: oven baked house made beef meatballs, marinara mozzarella cheese. Served with grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic Caesar - $15: romaine, croutons, shaved parmesan, house made Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Mixed Greens Salad - $13: field greens, arugula, spinach, cherry tomato, & cucumber with roasted garlic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Strawberry and Orange salad - $17: arugula, fresh strawberries, orange, and goat cheese topped with toasted almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Salmon Nicoise Salad - $22: spinach, potatoes, roasted peppers, egg, tomatoes, capers, olives and red onions with an anchovy-mustard dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Italian Chicken Breast Salad - $22: grilled chicken breast, artichokes, olives, peppers, fennel, tomatoes, capers, arugula, white beans tossed in a champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Sandwiches
- Ella's Burger - $18: cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato. Served on Brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Penn Quarter Chicken Sandwich - $18: topped with mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, pesto and mayonnaise. Served on Ciabatta bread Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Fried Eggplant Sandwich - $17: sliced & lightly fried eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan, marinara and pesto. Served on Brioche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Pastas
- Fresh Spaghetti Ragu - $28: house made beef ragu, served over house made spaghetti topped with Parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Linguini Pomodoro - $20: linguini sauteed in light tomato sauce with heirloom tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and basil. topped with parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Penne Pasta - $20: served with Wood-fired chicken breast cooked in a pesto cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Pollo Alfredo Linguini - $22: bell peppers, red onions, broccoli & chicken served over linguini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Fettuccini - $28: house made pasta, alfredo sauce, spinach & parmesan reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Wood Fired Pizzas
- Ella’s Cheese (10") - $16: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sea salt and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ella’s Cheese (16") - $34: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sea salt and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Margherita (10") - $17: tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Margherita (16") - $39: tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni (10") - $20: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni
- Pepperoni (16") - $44: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni
- Quattro Formaggi (10") - $20: four cheeses, garlic, parsley
- Quattro Formaggi (16") - $42: four cheeses, garlic, parsley
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (10") - $20: bbq sauce, wood fired chicken, smoked mozzarella, onions, red peppers
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (16") - $42: bbq sauce, wood fired chicken, smoked mozzarella, onions, red peppers
- Bosco (10") - $20: cream sauce, wild mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, thyme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bosco (16") - $42: cream sauce, wild mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, thyme Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Genovese (10") - $20: pesto, fingerling potato, prosciutto and parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Genovese (16") - $42: pesto, fingerling potato, prosciutto and parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Napoletana (10") - $20: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, capers, white anchovies, fresh basil Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Napoletana (16") - $42: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, capers, white anchovies, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Diablo (10") - $20: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sweet sausage, banana peppers, red onion, jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Diablo (16") - $42: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sweet sausage, banana peppers, red onion, jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fungo (10") - $20: Tomato sauce, Mushroom, Goat cheese, Parmesan and sea salt and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fungo (16") - $42: Tomato sauce, Mushroom, Goat cheese, Parmesan and sea salt and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- American Wheel (10") - $23: Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushroom, red onions, fresh Mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- American Wheel (16") - $48: Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushroom, red onions, fresh Mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pizza Stracciatella (10") - $23: Burrata, banana pepper, parmesan, imported coppa basil & hot honey Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Pizza Stracciatella (16") - $48: Burrata, banana pepper, parmesan, imported coppa basil & hot honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Calzones
- Salsiccia Calzone - $22: tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, sausage, roasted onions and peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- IL PePe Calzone - $19: tomato sauce, fontina, mozzarella, roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pollo calzone - $22: grilled sliced chicken breast, pesto, cherry tomato, ricotta, parmesan & topped marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
Sides
- Garlic Fries - $7: side of our house fries tossed in garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Sauteed Spinach - $8: garlic & olive oil 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, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mike's Hot Honey - $3
Desserts
- Home Made Ice Cream Bowl - $10: choice of vanilla bean, chocolate, pistachio and berry sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Molten Cake - $12: individual warm dark chocolate cake with a gooey center Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $12: traditional style house made Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Pudding - $12: house made double chocolate pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Coke - $5: 12oz
- Diet Coke - $5: 12oz
- Sprite - $5: 12oz
- Ginger Whiskey Sour - $15: evan williams bourbon, ginger and lemon
- Classic Margarita - $15: tequila, house made sour mix, orange liqueur; choice of classic, mango, or jalapeno
- Ella's Gold Lager - $8: Virginia lager
Happy Hour
Happy hour 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday at the bar only
- Happy Hour Cheese Pizza - $10: Tomato sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Happy Hour Pepperoni Pizza - $13: Tomato sauce, pepperoni & mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - $8: Ciabatta, garlic butter & mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free