David C.
9/6/2025
3.5 stars. Not as good as the original, but still very good. The quality of service would break the original. There's no line, and plenty of tables, but you'll still wait a while. No ambience...
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
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3231 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Frank Pepe Pizzeria (est. 1925) is home to white clam pizza and one of the oldest and best-known pizzerias in the country. The Wooster St. legend is home to white clam pizza and one of the world’s oldest and most famous pizzerias. Known locally as Pepe’s (pep-eez), it has its Original Location in the Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, CT. Today, there are 14 additional locations across CT, MA, RI, NY, MD, VA, and FL
Frank Pepe knew in 1925 that only coal burns hot and dry and doesn’t give off steam like a wood fire. He knew that only a coal fire could give his “tomato pies” their famous crisp, charred, chewy crust.
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4.0273 reviews
Ryan B.
5/20/2025
Where History Meets Hungry We hit up Frank Pepe's after a solid dance session at Arthur Murray--because nothing works up an appetite like trying not to trip over your own feet during a tango....
Sarah A.
5/15/2025
I'm so sad to say that I didn't love this pizza. It was good as far as the size and the cooking as far as like the crispiness of the crust. If it was cooked anymore, it would've been too hard and...
Chris C.
9/5/2025
Great to stop in Frank Pepe whenever we are in Alexandria VA. Fresh toppings, thin crust, just like when visit New Haven, CT. Thank you for keeping the original recipe (don't mess with success,...
Gloria M.
8/15/2025
Pizza is phenomenal at the restaurant when it's fresh out of the oven but still delicious when delivered, just warm it up a little. Pepperonis are small and crispy and the crust has a good char.
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