### [Matchbox - Penn Quarter](https://urbanfolk.io/listing/matchbox-penn-quarter/)

**Published:** June 17, 2025
**Author:** Urban Folk Staff

**Content:**

Vintage Pizza Bistro

Long before we struck our first match, lit our brick oven and welcomed our first guest, stood a vision for a high energy restaurant with delicious food and drinks that would come to be known for bringing people together.

In 2002 we found an old vacant building in the heart of Washington DC and outlined a set of core beliefs that would be the first step in bringing our vision to life.

We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.

Year Established: 2004

**Categories:** Restaurants

**Features:** Offers take-out, Accepts Credit Cards, Street Parking, Free Wi-Fi, Offers Delivery, Outdoor Seating, Good For Kids, Offers Catering, Takes Reservations, Vegan Options, Good for Groups, Casual, Trendy, Moderate Noise, Happy Hour Specials, Full Bar, Dogs Allowed, TV, Waiter Service, Many Vegetarian Options, Good for Brunch, Lunch, Provides reusable tableware, Garage Parking, Dinner, Validated Parking

**Regions:** Washington D.C.

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