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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4.0277 reviews
Brad D.
10/27/2025

Great pizza and great service. I wish I lived closer! The restaurant was clean and the people working there seemed to be enjoying themselves.

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Heather A.
11/15/2025

We were in the Alexandria area on a Saturday evening so I looked to Yelp to help me find a pizza spot for my husband and I. Frank Pepe Pizzeria popped up with great reviews so we decided to try it...

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Necola S.
11/6/2025

I had been seeing this restaurant for a while when in the area and decided to order. I ordered a specialty pizza, the Caprese and I added sausage and red sauce it. It was delicious! The flavors...

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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...

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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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