Maryland Eatery Is Highest-Rated Independent Restaurant For Pizza In US: New Ranking

But there’s a catch — you won’t even find pizza on the menu…technically speaking.

How is this possible? Z&Z Manoushe Bakers on Nelson Street in Rockville has become iconic for its legendary, mouthwatering manoushe, a type of Middle Eastern street food with a soft, crispy handmade crust.

Z&Z’s classic 10” manoushe includes a savory spread of Palestinian za’atar and olive oil, while other staples include aromatic toppings like house-made toum (garlic aioli), sage yogurt, merguez sausage, and kashkaval (a type of cheese made from cow’s and/or sheep’s milk).

Of course, traditional pepperoni pizza fanatics are sure to enjoy the Hot Halaby Honey manoushe, which is a 3-cheese blend topped with a beef sausage called sujuk, Aleppo pepper and honey.

Not within driving distance? No worries, Z&Z’s manoushe launched in select Whole Foods stores less than a month ago:

Click here to view the full list of the Highest-Rated Independent Restaurants in Every State from OnDeck.

Z&Z Manoushe Bakers, 1111 Nelson St, Rockville, MD 20850

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