PizzaPass: New Bethesda Restaurant for Pizza and Pasta Foodies

Imagine a Brazilian Steakhouse concept developed for pizza and pasta lovers that’s ideal for both families and friends getting together for a dinner or lunch. This is exactly what you’ll find at PizzaPass, new to the DC area.

Located in the Woodmont Triangle at 4924 St Elmo Ave. in Bethesda, PizzaPass recently opened to rave reviews for its oncept that includes an unlimited salad bar, a create-your-own, made-to-order pasta station and servers (aka “passers”) continuously bringing out varieties of freshly-made hot pizza to your table.

Founder John Foster, a former manager at a DC area Brazilian steakhouse, developed e formula that’s earned accolades from adults and kids.

“I saw first-hand the extremely positive response that customers had with their experiences at Brazilian steakhouses where you don’t need to settle for one item on the menu,” said Foster.

PizzaPass is far from franchise pizza chains and standard fare buffet restaurants. Cartoon

football players play ball on the walls, and each player holds a real football signed by current or former NFL superstars.

“We offer American style pizza that is a cross between Chicago and New York styles, add in America’s favorite sport, football, and create a fun, relaxing environment for people of all ages,” says Foster.

As hot pizzas are continuously being brought to your table by the Pizza Passers, you can try a slice of San Francisco Pesto Veggie Pizza, Chicago Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza, New Orleans JohnBalaya Pizza and Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza or stick with traditional pies like pepperoni and plain cheese.

“When our servers greet you they ask what types of pizza you want to try and make sure we get those types in rotation and also make sure to stop by your table with any of our other gourmet topping pies that are in rotation and those often become new favorites,” said Foster.

“If you’re craving pasta, you can order from our pasta station and your customized pasta will be cooked up fresh for you,” added Foster. “We want our guests to be able to sample pastas just like the pizzas, so we offer a smaller portion size so they can enjoy a variety of pastas while dining.”

The restaurant offers five types of pasta, as well as gluten-free rice noodles, six sauces including tomato-based, cream-based and oil & garlic, fresh veggies and beef, pork, chicken, and seafood toppings.

Diners can also indulge in soups, including cream of crab and the soup du jour, while they pass through the salad bar. The restaurant has a full beer and wine list.

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If You Go

The PizzaPass experience is free for kids age 5 and younger, half-price for ages 6-10, and $12 at lunch or $18 for dinner for those 11 and older.

Parking is available in a garage directly across the street, as well as on the street. And, PizzaPass offers curbside pickup for call-in orders.

PizzaPass is open Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.