It’s a changing of the guard for pizza restaurants in Crystal City.
The regional pizza chain Pizzeria Paradiso is expected to open a new fast-casual spot in National Landing Water Park this spring, replacing Crush Pizza and Wine at 1611 Crystal Drive.
Crush now lists itself as permanently closed.
The location’s full name will be Pizzeria Paradiso Pronto, highlighting the fact that customers can get a 9-inch pizza in just three to four minutes, according to the company’s website. This eatery will also sell pizza by the slice.
The company promises options “from pizzas and fresh salads to lunch specials and craft beers.”
Other locations sell a wide variety of pizzas, like the Bianca — with white sauce, mozzarella, capers, artichokes and a light lemon drizzle — and the Paesana, with spicy garlic pesto, Paradiso chicken sauce, roasted escarole and broccoli rabe.
Other options include various primi, or appetizers, plus starter salads, paninis and dessert.
“Set in a vibrant outdoor space with a central water feature and seasonal events, it’s a place to enjoy a meal and soak in the lively atmosphere in the heart of Crystal City,” the website says.
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Pizzeria Paradiso has other locations in Hyattsville, Md. and in Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Spring Valley in D.C.
An Alexandria location closed in 2020 but returned to the city as a pop-up at a bar in Old Town North.
