This pizza joint was one of the first pioneers to do business here and so became known as a yuppie enclave. It's small and cramped but packs in the crowds. Cycling paraphernalia and photos are everywhere, reflecting the passion of owner Pierre Mattia. The pizza is expensive and a bit pretentious but very tasty, with liberal sprinklings of fresh herbs. Pierre and his wife, chef Elizabeth Bright, have also opened a much larger space in Cleveland Park, to accommodate even more yuppies.
Dinner comes with a salad, and the prices are budget-oriented.
There are booths for larger parties and plenty of beer on tap. Faccia Luna is nothing fabulous, just decent family fare in a neighbourhood setting. Farragut North or Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro. In DC's haute-cuisine conscious circles, Galileo's name still gets dropped more frequently than it probably should. Yes, the restaurant was established by celebrity chef Roberto Donna and, yes, the menu relies on Mediterranean stalwarts for traditionally based offerings.