Acclaimed Chef Bringing Innovative 'Bizzas' to Georgetown

Michael Rafidi's new restaurant Bizzeria will feature wood-fired sourdough pizzas with Levantine flavors.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:48pm

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Acclaimed chef Michael Rafidi is opening a new restaurant called Bizzeria in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood later this year. The restaurant will feature wood-fired sourdough 'bizzas' (pizzas) made with house-made cheese and 48-hour fermented dough, as well as other Levantine dishes like charcuterie and mezze.

Why it matters

Rafidi is known for his innovative takes on traditional cuisines at his other popular D.C. restaurants Albi and La' Shukran, so Bizzeria is expected to bring a fresh and unique spin on pizza to the Georgetown dining scene.

The details

Bizzeria will be located at 3246 Prospect St., NW and is slated to open sometime this fall, though an exact date has not yet been announced. The restaurant's name is a play on the Arabic language, as the 'p' sound does not exist in Arabic, so 'pizza' becomes 'bizza'.

  • Bizzeria is expected to open in the fall of 2026.
  • The restaurant will be located at 3246 Prospect St., NW in Washington, D.C.

The players

Michael Rafidi

An acclaimed chef who is the force behind popular D.C. restaurants Albi and La' Shukran, and is now opening the new Bizzeria concept.

Bizzeria

A new restaurant opening in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. that will feature wood-fired sourdough 'bizzas' (pizzas) with Levantine flavors.

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What’s next

Bizzeria's Instagram page will provide updates on the restaurant's progress and an exact opening date.

The takeaway

Rafidi's track record of innovative cuisine at his other D.C. restaurants suggests Bizzeria will bring a fresh and unique twist to the classic pizza experience in Georgetown.