The Best Panini
Near You.
Fresh ciabatta, premium fillings, and a hot press that delivers the perfect crunch. Forni's artisan paninis are built from scratch and pressed to order.
The Oven
800 degrees changes everything.
A regular oven tops out around 500. Ours hits 800. At that temperature, the crust blisters in minutes — leopard-spotted char on the outside, soft and airy inside. The cheese bubbles and caramelizes. The toppings roast instead of steam.
Each pizza goes into the stone oven by hand, gets rotated by hand, and comes out when it's right. That's what wood-fired means.
Most sandwich shops use pre-sliced deli meat, day-old bread, and a microwave. Forni's paninis start from scratch every single morning.
Our ciabatta arrives fresh daily -- not frozen, not reheated. The gyro meat is slow-roasted in-house with Mediterranean spices. The chicken is marinated and grilled to order. The steak is shaved thin and seared moments before it goes into the sandwich. And every sauce -- tzatziki, basil pesto, garlic aioli -- is made from scratch using fresh herbs and quality oils.
Every single item on the menu is 100% Halal. From the gyro to the steak to the chicken -- all certified Halal sourced. No split kitchen. Order anything.
3
Artisan paninis
Gyro, Pesto Chicken, Steak
Fresh
Ciabatta daily
Not frozen, not day-old
100%
Halal certified
Every single ingredient
4.9
Stars on Google
Rated by real customers
"Finally, a place that takes paninis seriously. The bread is fresh, the ingredients are premium, and everything is pressed to order."
-- Chris W., Northern Virginia
Our Paninis
Three artisan paninis
Most PopularGyro Panini
Slow-roasted gyro, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, house tzatziki
Our most popular panini starts with tender, slow-roasted gyro meat seasoned with a proprietary blend of Mediterranean spices. It's layered with fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crisp cucumber for a bright, fresh contrast. The whole thing is finished with our house-made tzatziki -- a thick, tangy yogurt sauce with garlic, dill, and a squeeze of lemon. Pressed on fresh ciabatta until golden and shatteringly crisp.
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Pesto Chicken Panini
Grilled chicken breast, house pesto, fresh basil, melted mozzarella on ciabatta
Juicy, marinated chicken breast is grilled and sliced thin, then paired with our house-made pesto -- a vibrant blend of fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil. Whole basil leaves and a generous layer of melted mozzarella tie everything together. The ciabatta picks up rich, herby flavor from the pesto as it presses.
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Steak & Cheese
Shaved steak, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, melted provolone
This is our heartiest panini. Thinly shaved steak is seared on the flat top until just cooked, then piled high with sweet caramelized onions and smoky roasted peppers. A blanket of melted provolone cheese pulls everything together. Pressed on ciabatta until the cheese is molten and the bread is deeply golden.
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Complete your meal.
Fresh Salads
- Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, roasted pine nuts, goat cheese, honey balsamic vinaigrette.
- Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, house Caesar dressing.
- Caprese Salad
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil.
Starters
- French Fries
Golden crispy fries, seasoned and served hot. Add cheese +$1.00.
- Garlic Bread
Fresh-baked bread with garlic butter, herbs, and a golden crust.
Juices
- Berry Smash
- Kiwi Twist
- Avocado Nut
- Royal Juice
- Mango Breeze
The Dough
48 hours of slow fermentation
Our dough ferments for two full days before it touches the oven. The long, cold rise develops a complex, slightly tangy flavor with an open crumb structure you can't get from a shortcut. Hand-stretched to order — never rolled, never frozen.
Fired at 800 degrees
Intense heat blisters the crust in minutes. Leopard-spotted char outside, soft and airy inside. No conveyor belt — each pie is rotated by hand.
Reviews
What panini fans are saying
"The Gyro Panini is hands down the best panini I've had in Northern Virginia. The tzatziki is house-made and the bread has that perfect crunch from the press."
-- Amanda K.
"Forni's Steak & Cheese panini is loaded with real shaved steak. You can taste the quality in every bite. We order it at least twice a week."
-- James P.
"I came in for pizza but tried the Pesto Chicken Panini on a friend's recommendation. Now it's all I order. The fresh basil and house pesto are outstanding."
-- Nicole R.
"Finally, a place that takes paninis seriously. The bread is fresh, the ingredients are premium, and everything is pressed to order."
-- Chris W.
Serving Panini Lovers Across NoVA
Forni serves artisan paninis to customers across Northern Virginia.
FAQ
Panini
Questions
Everything about our artisan panini menu.
Forni offers three artisan paninis: the Gyro Panini with slow-roasted gyro, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and house tzatziki; the Pesto Chicken Panini with grilled chicken breast, house pesto, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella on ciabatta; and the Steak & Cheese Panini with shaved steak, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and melted provolone.
All of our paninis are built on fresh ciabatta bread. The ciabatta is pressed on our panini grill until the exterior is golden and crisp while the inside stays soft and airy.
Yes. Every panini at Forni is assembled and pressed to order. We never pre-make sandwiches or hold them under heat lamps.
You can order online through our website for quick pickup. We also partner with major delivery platforms for convenient delivery to Falls Church and surrounding areas.
Our most popular panini pairings include French Fries, Garlic Bread, and a side salad like the Caesar Salad.
Currently our paninis are served on ciabatta bread. We recommend checking with our staff about ingredient accommodations. Our fresh salads use many of the same premium ingredients found in our paninis.
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041. We're in the heart of Falls Church, easily accessible from Seven Corners, Arlington, Tysons Corner, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
We're open 7 days a week. Mon-Thu: 2 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 2 PM - 1 AM, Sunday: 2 PM - 11 PM. Our full panini menu is available during all operating hours.
Finding the Best Panini Near Me in Falls Church, VA
If you've been searching for the best panini near you, the answer is at Forni Pizza & Sandwich in Falls Church, Virginia. While Forni has built a strong reputation for its 800-degree stone-oven pizza, our artisan paninis have quietly become one of the most popular items on the menu. Every panini at Forni is built on fresh ciabatta bread, filled with premium proteins and house-made sauces, and pressed to order.
Our Three Signature Paninis
The Gyro Panini is our bestseller. It features slow-roasted gyro meat layered with tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and a generous spread of house-made tzatziki. The Pesto Chicken Panini is for those who appreciate bright, herbaceous flavors. The Steak & Cheese is our heartiest option with thinly shaved steak, sweet caramelized onions, smoky roasted peppers, and melted provolone cheese.
More Than Just Panini
Forni's full menu offers plenty of ways to round out your meal. Start with French Fries or Garlic Bread. Add a fresh salad like the Goat Cheese & Spinach. Finish with one of our fresh-squeezed juices.
Serving Falls Church and Surrounding Areas
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041. We serve panini lovers from across Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Tysons Corner, McLean, Fairfax, Seven Corners, Merrifield, Vienna, Annandale, and the Mosaic District. We're open seven days a week and offer online ordering for convenient pickup.
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