ONE OF THE best parts about going to school in the Washington, DC area is that there are few places in the country with better restaurants. CUCblog wants to keep students and prospective students in the loop as it relates to the hottest, trendiest, and -- of course -- most affordable places to get a bit to eat in the area. The following review comes directly from the Columbia Journal -- the official CUC student newspaper.PIZZERIA PARADISO"Do you enjoy pizza, but are tired of the traditional Pizza Hut or Domino's? With its wood-oven baked pizzas topped with a quality tomato sauce, delicious cheese, fresh garden herbs, an honest olive oil, and vibrant toppings, Pizzeria Paradiso offers an exciting change from the typical pizza.
The menu boasts pizza creations like the Quattro Formaggi, made with four cheese, parsley and garlic; or the Siciliana, made with tomato, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, red onion, capers, garlic, oregano, mozzarella, and pecorino. these creations costs between $9.95 and $10.95 for an 8" pizza.
While you can expect great pizza from Pizzeria Paradiso, be prepared to wait in large crowds. Be prepared for a lot of squeezing-in at the original Dupont Circle location, which is no bigger than a studio apartment. Here, families and first-dates spill onto the front stoop while they wait for one of the handful of tables. The newer Georgetown location, the dinner spot of choice for many any undergrad, is roomier.
So if you've got some time to go walking around Georgetown or Dupont Circle and want a change from the traditional pizza, remember Pizzeria Paradiso."
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