Best Pizza in
Annandale
Hand-stretched dough, premium ingredients, and an 800-degree stone oven. Forni delivers authentic wood-fired pizza that Annandale locals drive for every week.
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.
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.
"We live in Annandale and tried dozens of pizza spots in the area. Forni is the real deal. The stone-oven char on the crust is unmatched anywhere on Little River Turnpike."
Chris P. -- Annandale, VA
100% Halal -- Trusted by Annandale Families
Every single item at Forni is 100% Halal. Not a section. Not a special request. The entire kitchen — every protein, every sauce, every topping — meets strict Halal standards.
Order the All Meat pizza, the Gyro Panini, or any specialty pie with complete confidence. Families, mosques, and communities across Northern Virginia trust Forni because there is never a question about what's in the food.
Loved by Annandale
"We live in Annandale and tried dozens of pizza spots in the area. Forni is the real deal. The stone-oven char on the crust is unmatched anywhere on Little River Turnpike."
Chris P.
"Drove over from Annandale on a friend's recommendation and now we go every week. The All Meat pizza is loaded and the dough has that authentic chew you can't get from chain places."
Jennifer K.
"As an Annandale resident, I'm spoiled for choice with international food. But for proper wood-fired pizza, Forni is worth the short drive. The Goat Cheese pizza is outstanding."
Raj M.
Beyond Pizza
Our full menu has something for everyone in the family.
Artisan Panini
- Gyro Panini
- Pesto Chicken Panini
- Chicken & Cheese Panini
- Steak & Cheese Panini
- Tuna Panini
Fresh Salads
- Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Caprese Salad
Starters & Juices
- French Fries
- Garlic Bread
- Berry Smash
- Kiwi Twist
- Avocado Nut
- Royal Juice
- Mango Breeze
Frequently Asked
Forni is a quick drive from Annandale. Head west on Little River Turnpike toward Falls Church and you'll reach us in about 10-12 minutes, depending on traffic. We're conveniently located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Forni uses a custom-built stone oven that reaches 800 degrees, producing the kind of charred, blistered crust you typically only find in traditional Italian pizzerias. We hand-stretch every dough to order using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Yes. We partner with major delivery platforms that serve the Annandale area. You can also order online through our website for quick pickup, which many Annandale customers prefer for the freshest experience.
We offer 10 signature pizzas including Margherita, Pepperoni, Four Cheese, Mediterranean, Bianca, Goat Cheese, Pesto, Tuna, All Meat, and Marinara. You can also build your own with our Make Your Own option. See our menu for the full lineup.
We're open 7 days a week. Mon-Thu: 2 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 2 PM - 1 AM, Sunday: 2 PM - 11 PM.
Absolutely. Several of our pizzas are vegetarian, including the Margherita, Mediterranean, Bianca, Goat Cheese, Pesto, and Marinara. You can also build your own pizza with any combination of vegetable toppings.
Forni is very family-friendly. We have a kids menu with Chicken Tenders & Fries, spacious seating, and a welcoming atmosphere that Annandale families love.
Yes. Our menu includes artisan paninis like the Gyro Panini, Pesto Chicken, and Steak & Cheese. We also serve fresh salads, starters like French Fries and Garlic Bread, and fresh-squeezed juices.
The Best Pizza Near Annandale, VA
Annandale, Virginia, has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the most exciting food destinations in Northern Virginia. The Columbia Pike and Little River Turnpike corridors are packed with restaurants representing cuisines from across the globe -- Korean, Vietnamese, Bolivian, Ethiopian, Afghan, and more. It is a community where residents take their food seriously and know the difference between good and great.
That is exactly why so many Annandale families have made Forni Pizza & Sandwich their go-to destination for pizza night. Located just a short drive west on Little River Turnpike, Forni brings something different to the table: genuine stone-oven pizza baked at 800 degrees in a custom-built oven, using hand-stretched dough made fresh every morning.
Why the Stone Oven Matters
Most pizza restaurants in the Annandale area rely on conventional deck ovens or conveyor ovens that top out around 500 degrees. Forni's stone oven reaches 800 degrees -- the same temperatures used in traditional Italian pizzerias. At that heat, pizza bakes in just minutes. The crust develops the signature leopard-spotted char on the bottom, stays pillowy and chewy in the center, and gets a delicate rise along the cornicione (the raised edge). It is a fundamentally different texture and flavor profile that a lower-temperature oven simply cannot replicate.
Our Signature Pizzas
Forni offers over 10 signature pizzas, each built on that fresh, hand-stretched dough. The Margherita is a study in simplicity -- San Marzano-style sauce, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. The All Meat is loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, and gyro meat for those who want something heartier. The Four Cheese layers mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and gorgonzola over a white sauce base. The Mediterranean brings together feta, black olives, roasted peppers, eggplant, and mozzarella for a flavor combination that has its own loyal following among Annandale regulars.
More Than Pizza
Forni is not just a pizza shop. Our artisan paninis are pressed to order on fresh ciabatta bread. The Gyro Panini features slow-roasted gyro meat with tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and house-made tzatziki. The Steak & Cheese Panini piles shaved steak with caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and melted provolone. Fresh salads, including the popular Goat Cheese & Spinach with roasted pine nuts and honey balsamic vinaigrette, give health-conscious diners a wood-fired option. Shareable starters like French Fries and Garlic Bread round out a menu built for groups and families.
Getting Here from Annandale
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041, an easy 10-12 minute drive from the heart of Annandale. The most direct route is west along Little River Turnpike. Customers coming from the Ravensworth, Lake Barcroft, or Mason District areas will find the drive equally convenient. We are open seven days a week -- Mon-Thu: 2 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 2 PM - 1 AM, and Sunday: 2 PM - 11 PM. Order online for pickup through our website, or use one of our delivery partners for direct delivery to your Annandale address.
A Destination Worth the Drive
Annandale residents are accustomed to exceptional food. The bar is high, and chain pizza does not cut it. Forni meets that standard with an approach rooted in quality ingredients, traditional technique, and an oven that produces results you can taste in every bite. From the first charred blister on the crust to the last drizzle of olive oil on a fresh Margherita, this is pizza made the way it is supposed to be made. If you have been searching for the best pizza near Annandale, VA, the search ends at Forni.
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