Pizza. Hmm-mm!

There's nothing more mouthwatering than picking a huge slice with that crunchy crust, oozing cheese and the hearty toppings.

And if you're a pizza maniac in Washington D.C., then you surely like to scour the ends of the city to find the best pizza shop.

But, how do you find a reliable pizza shop?

1. Do Targeted Online Searches

This is probably the best way to identify a good pizza shop to check out. Rather than sticking to lists with blanket pizza shop recommendations, you can look for something specific.

For instance, you can type:

• Best gluten-free pizza shop in Washington, D.C.
• Best big pizzas in Washington, D.C.
• Best pizza shops in Washington for the family

2. Read Online Reviews

This is pretty basic. However, you need to understand that not all online reviews are created equal. Google reviews tend to be relatively accurate, with numerous locals and foreigners alike usually contributing.

In addition, searching on Google allows you to filter by rating, seeing only the results that are rated 4.5 or 4.0 out of stars.

Or you can also check their website or even a Facebook page. Prepare to stop yourself from drooling as you look through their menu and head to the customer testimonials and reviews if they have one.

3. Ask Real People

Getting recommendations from real people can give you a further idea of which pizza shop to go to. Most of the time, the locals have a better idea of which shops have the best-tasting pizza out there.

From cab drivers to employees at famous tourist spots to that individual you meet in the middle of the street can help give you insight and suggest reliable pizza shops available.

4. Read Posts and Local Publications From Local Food Bloggers

You can add some fun research to your hunt on the best pizza shop in Washington D.C., by reading up some local publications and posts.

A treasure chest of posts from local and even visitor food bloggers and reporters is just a quick Google search away. And a writer's bread and butter are to find the pizza hot spots and spilling secrets on the hidden gems.

It is super easy to save all the addresses to your Google Ma or printing it out, highlighting the intersections lined with pizza shops worth visiting for. Even some regional newspapers or magazines have their yearly dining lists which can take a lot of guesswork of finding the best pizza shop.