Popular DC Pizza Chain Expands to Virginia Beach

Wiseguy Pizza opens first Hampton Roads location in Atlantic Park development near The Dome.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:07pm

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Wiseguy Pizza, a popular Washington, D.C.-area pizza joint known for its New York-style pies cooked in deck ovens, has opened its first location in Hampton Roads. The new restaurant is located in Virginia Beach's Atlantic Park development, near The Dome.

Why it matters

The arrival of Wiseguy Pizza in Virginia Beach represents the continued growth and diversification of the city's dining options, particularly in the burgeoning Atlantic Park area. As a highly acclaimed pizza brand from the D.C. region, Wiseguy's expansion into Hampton Roads signals the area's increasing appeal for established restaurant concepts.

The details

Wiseguy Pizza serves New York-style pizza with a chewy crust and thin, foldable slices. The menu features specialty pies ranging from a traditional supreme to Nashville hot chicken and chicken paneer, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The restaurant also offers oven-roasted chicken wings, garlic knots, and strombolis.

  • Wiseguy Pizza opened on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  • The restaurant was acquired by Reston-based Thompson Hospitality in 2022.

The players

Wiseguy Pizza

A popular Washington, D.C.-area pizza joint known for its New York-style pies cooked in deck ovens.

Tony Nuri Erol

The founder of Wiseguy Pizza, who started the business in a gas station in 2012 after visiting more than 200 pizza places in New York, New Jersey, and Italy.

Thompson Hospitality

A Reston-based restaurant group that acquired Wiseguy Pizza in 2022, adding to its growing list of restaurants.

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The takeaway

The opening of Wiseguy Pizza in Virginia Beach's Atlantic Park development underscores the city's growing appeal as a dining destination, attracting established restaurant concepts from the D.C. region and beyond.