10 Mom & Pop Restaurants In Washington DC That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For

Mom and Pop Italian delis are a staple of every city and we love Mangialardo & Sons. Much more than your regular cold cut, these are delicious authentic hoagies.

If you want great comfort American food, DC Grill Express is your place. Between the breakfast burritos and the incredible burgers at lunch, you’ll want to stay here all day.

Wood fired brick oven pizza, craft beer and Italian desserts are all staples of Menomale Pizza Napoletana. You might just feel like you’re in Naples as the owners Ettore & Maria Rusciano bring Italy to DC!

Authentic pho and Vietnamese food are at this Columbia Heights gem of a restaurant. Big portions, hearty broth, and welcoming owners, it’s a not to miss place!

A piece of Greece lives in DC in this Mom and Pop restaurant that has been in Dupont Circle since 1984. You order at the counter and from the hummus to the souvlaki, everything is authentic and everything is delicious.

Small storefront, large sandwiches, and friendly family, Bub and Pops has everything you want in a deli. A quick glimpse of photos all over the wall tell you who much the owners care about the shop and their customers and one taste of the homemade chips or famous sandwiches of all kinds is another great reminder!

DC is known to have great Ethiopian food but the food at this family owned restaurant is out of this world. An extensive menu, in-house bakery and carry out makes Zenebech a must-visit for anyone who loves Ethiopian food.

Tiny store on the corner, draped in twinkle lights, this Indian restaurant rotates their menu on a daily basis. Truly a family run place, all members of the family can be see popping in and out as they live on top of the restaurant. Order anything on the menu and grab a seat on the patio and you won’t regret it!

Cafeteria style dining might make you want to turn up your nose but instead of Mom and Pop restaurant, this is a Brother & Brother restaurant featuring authentic dominican food that you will love. Their rule is "Cook as if you’re cooking for family."

Lincoln’s Waffle Shop might not look like much from the outside, but its been serving customers with delicious waffles for over 20 years. You can grab a seat at the counter and enjoy this one of a kind breakfast place. Order the waffles, trust us.