Mia's Pizzas

Melissa Ballinger...her food and her causes are well known to the D.C. Metropolitan Area. Beginning her career in the 1980s, Melissa gained notoriety through her role as an Executive Chef at famed D.C. institutions such as New Heights, Washington's Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, and as Corporate Chef for the Clyde's Restaurant Group. Chef Ballinger has also actively given back to the community that...

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Expect “delicious” wood-fired pizzas at this “reasonably priced” Bethesda “find” that also...

Well-known chef-about-town Melissa Ballinger opened her very own charmer, a bright, sunny pizza place in the heart of Bethesda’s restaurant row. Tops on the menu are the wood-fired pies plus fancier entrées such as roasted pork loin, salmon and chicken. Lunchers looking for lighter fare can splurge on imaginative salads and sandwiches, and everyone should start off with at least one of...

A straightforward pizza joint with pies cooked in a wood-burning oven.

Mia’s Pizza is a quaint eatery, said to be among the best for its signature wood fired pizzas. Littleneck and Multi Carni pizzas are among the few that have won over a lot of hearts. The place also serves delicious pastas, salads and calzones. Due to its vibrant interiors and cheerful vibe and toothsome food, Mia’s Pizza makes for a good dining place.