This particular day was beautiful out. I sat down and was immediately served a bowl of olives and given an extensive beer list (I'm talking a short story). The olives were divine and a much better app than bread. As I perused the beer list I noticed they had just about everything I had ever heard of plus so many I hadn't. I ended up having the waiter suggest an IPA. He recommended the Dogfishhead 61 minute. Dogfishhead is one of my favorites but I had never had the 61, but I took his recommendation.
The pizza menu is almost as extensive as the beer menu. Again I simply asked for suggestions. As I waited for my pizza I started observing my dining companions: men in business suits, son taking his parents out, ladies who lunch. It was an eclectic group, exactly what you expect from Dupont.
The olives were done the pizza had arrived. DELICIOUS! I scarfed most of it down without a thought. I got the Atomica. It was spicy, but not too spicy. The olives gave it a slightly salty flavor. Yum. You could definitely share, but probably won't want to.
I lost steam. The waiter came to check on me. Noticed my empty beer and suggested I try something special they had just put on tap the Bells 2 Hearted. As I sat and observed the crowd and the people walking down P Street I reveled in the sun. It really was a glorious day and I was delightfully full from the pizza. My beer arrived and I enjoyed it and the scenery for the next hour. I wasn't rushed out, the waitstaff was great.
If you are looking for a wonderful, casual place to eat, drink and people watch Paradiso is the place.
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The complimentary olives.
What was left of the pizza when I remembered to take a pic.
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