Best Pizza World has released its October update of the Top 25 pizzas in Washington, D.C., with several of the highest-ranked names also having a presence elsewhere in the DMV (top 10 can be seen below).

The 2026 list, updated October 23, has il Canale in the top spot with a Best Pizza Index score of 922.70. Pizzeria Paradiso’s Dupont Circle location ranks No. 2, followed by We, The Pizza at No. 3, Menomale at No. 4 and Wiseguy Pizza’s Navy Yard location at No. 5.

Timber Pizza Co. in Petworth comes in at No. 6, followed by Bozzelli’s Italian Deli on Vermont Avenue at No. 7, Ella’s Wood Fired Kitchen at No. 8 and Wiseguy Pizza’s Dupont location at No. 9. Andy’s Pizza in Foggy Bottom rounds out the Top 10 at No. 10.

Several of the names on the list have connections beyond D.C., including locations in Maryland and Virginia. Andy’s Pizza has expanded throughout the DMV and currently operates a Montgomery County location. Timber Pizza Co., which ranks sixth for its Petworth restaurant, is also preparing to expand into Montgomery County with two locations expected to open in 2027. Wiseguy Pizza previously had a Montgomery County presence as well. The chain operated a Wheaton location before closing its only Maryland outpost last year.

Best Pizza World describes itself as an international digital platform and independent database that ranks and catalogs pizzerias around the world.

Its rankings are based on the Best Pizza Index, a scoring system the platform says uses public data, customer satisfaction, consistency of reviews over time and international comparisons. Best Pizza World states that its rankings are independent and cannot be purchased or influenced through advertising, commercial partnerships or relationships with ingredient brands.

The Top 10 from Best Pizza World’s October 23 Washington ranking is:

1. il Canale
2. Pizzeria Paradiso Dupont Circle
3. We, The Pizza
4. Menomale
5. Wiseguy Pizza – Navy Yard
6. Timber Pizza Co. Petworth
7. Bozzelli’s Italian Deli – Vermont Ave
8. Ella’s Wood Fired Kitchen
9. Wiseguy Pizza – Dupont
10. Andy’s Pizza – Foggy Bottom

The full top 25 for Washington D.C. can be seen here.

The Supreme Court will consider in the new year whether the 1868 legislation forbidding home distilling should be overturned.

Falafel Inc will offer free falafel sandwiches at its Pike & Rose location in North Bethesda on Saturday, October 24 (h/t pike.and.rozay).

According to the restaurant’s announcement, customers can receive one free falafel sandwich per person all day, with no purchase required.

The giveaway is exclusive to the Pike & Rose restaurant at 11802 Rockville Pike. Falafel Inc described the event as a celebration of its local community.

Founded in Georgetown, Falafel Inc serves vegetarian dishes including falafel sandwiches, hummus, bowls, Zaatar fries, and Tabouli salad. The company donates a portion of its proceeds to refugee support programs through partnerships with organizations including the World Food Programme.

The Pike & Rose location opened in April 2025. Falafel Inc was also named the 2026 “Best of DC” winner in the Best Falafel category2026 “Best of DC” winner in the Best Falafel category by Washington City Paper.

A passenger’s death in June became the impetus for the City Council to ban the practice, but the bill will likely face a court challenge before being implemented in 2028.

Rockville’s outdoor ice rink at The Square is now open for the 2026 season. Located at 131 Gibbs Street in Rockville Town Square, the open-air rink offers public skating throughout the winter months.

Online reservations are highly recommended, as sessions can sell out. Tickets include up to two hours of skating and can be purchased up to two weeks in advance. Skaters are asked to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled reservation time. Skate rentals are available, and the rink offers two hours of parking validation.

Standard hours are noon–10pm Monday through Thursday, noon–11pm Friday, 10am–11pm Saturday, and 10am–10pm Sunday. Extended hours are available when school is out and on select holidays.

Holiday hours are 10am–11pm on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, December 26–30, and New Year’s Day. New Year’s Eve hours are 10am–9pm.

For reservations and additional information, visit rockvilleiceskating.com.