Posto

What: Posto
When: 09/08/14
Where: 1515 14th St NW, Washington, 20005

 Jenn and Courtney waiting for the rest of the group.

Posto.  If you live in NW you know about it as it has been on 14th street long before the restaurant BOOM that is currently happening.   I have been to Posto many times because it has a favorite DC dish of mine, veal ragu.  I was worried that I would not be able to get pizza because I love the veal ragu so much (did I already say that?). 


We decided to get three pizzas which was perfect for four people.  

From bottom to top: 
Valdostana — tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina cheese, ham, wild mushrooms $17

Parma — mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, organic arugula, prosciutto, shaved parmesan $17

Margarita Pizza. 

Here are our scores: 

Valdostana: 
Courtney-quarter pie

Example of the pizza crust.

Jenn-half pie

Catherine-half pie

Parma: 
Courtney- quarter pie
Jenn-half pie
Catherine- quarter pie

Margarita:
Courtney-two slices
Jenn-half pie
Catherine-half pie


Courtney's notes: 

• Good flavor and sturdy. I was able to pick up the pizza slice and eat it from the beginning. I don't mind using a fork and knife, but its nice to just use my hands.
• The sauce didi not have much flavor, pretty thin 
• The mozzarella was delicious on all three pizzas. The ham had a nice saltiness to it as did the proscuitto. The arugula on the pizza was the best I've ever had. Usually the arugula is dry and piled high in the middle. This pizza had a dressing on the arugula which made it more tasty and kept it from going all over the place. They also spread it all over the pizza instead of a messy mound in the middle.
• The restaurant's atmosphere has a more modern/artsy decor, which isn't my style but is nice. The noise level was lower than a lot of places we have gone, which made it great for conversation. A good date spot.
• They gave us each a plate of olive oil, which was nice.  
• Best for: Date night
• It Factor: Wine list

Catherine's notes: 

• Sauce: flavorful and smooth. I thought I loved 2 Amy's sauce but I think that Posto's was a tad better
• Crust: surprisingly thin and delicious
• Toppings: They were great. The ham and prosciutto were surprisingly delicious on the pizzas, it added a little salt that you didn't know you needed. I enjoyed the arugula. Sometimes you get too much arugula on your pizza however, I felt like it was the perfect amount.
• Atmosphere: It was perfect. A lot of space and has outdoor seating.
• Best for: All occasions. The pizza is delicious. I see it as a great place to take your parents when they are in town.
• It factor: cheese pizza
• Overall: I was surprised about how much I enjoyed their pizza.

Jenn's notes: 

• Overall, the pizza was good but not amazed by it.  
• Service was kind of terrible. 
• Ambiance chill. 

Now when I go to Posto I am going to have a hard decision on whether to order the veal ragu or a pizza.