Best Pizza in
Arlington, VA
Hand-stretched dough, premium ingredients, and an 800-degree stone oven. Forni delivers authentic wood-fired pizza that Arlington locals drive across town for.
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.
100% Halal — Every Item, Every Time
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.
"We live in Ballston and this is the only pizza we order anymore. The stone-oven crust is in a different league."
James K. -- Arlington Resident
Arlington's Choice
Real Stone-Oven Pizza
Worth the Drive
Arlington has no shortage of pizza options. Ballston, Clarendon, and Rosslyn are packed with restaurants, and every block seems to have a slice shop. But if you want genuine stone-oven pizza with a crust that actually cracks and chars the way it should, Forni is where Arlington residents go.
Just minutes from Arlington via Route 7 or Wilson Boulevard, our Falls Church location draws a loyal crowd from Pentagon City to Crystal City to Shirlington. The trip is short, and regulars will tell you the pizza makes it worth every minute.
Our StoryReviews
Loved by Arlington
"We live in Ballston and this is the only pizza we order anymore. The stone-oven crust is in a different league from anything in Arlington."
James K.
"Drove from Clarendon on a friend's recommendation. The Margherita was perfect and the French Fries were addictive. Already planning our next visit."
Priya S.
"Our family tried dozens of pizza places across Arlington and nothing comes close. The Four Cheese is rich without being heavy, and the kids love the Garlic Bread."
Rachel W.
Beyond Pizza
Our full menu has something for everyone.
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 uses a custom-built stone oven reaching 800 degrees to produce an authentic wood-fired crust with perfect char and chew. We hand-stretch every dough to order using fresh, premium ingredients. No frozen dough, no pre-made crusts, no shortcuts.
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041, just a short drive from Ballston, Clarendon, Rosslyn, and other Arlington neighborhoods. Most Arlington residents reach us in under 15 minutes.
We offer 10 signature wood-fired pizzas: 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 full menu for details.
Yes. You can order online through our website for quick pickup. We also partner with major delivery platforms for convenient delivery to Arlington and surrounding areas.
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. 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.
Yes. Our Make Your Own Pizza lets you pick your sauce, cheese, and toppings from our lineup of fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Forni is very family-friendly. We have a kids menu with Chicken Tenders & Fries, spacious seating, and a welcoming atmosphere. Many Arlington families make us their regular dinner spot.
The Best Pizza in Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia is home to some of the densest and most competitive dining scenes in the D.C. metro area. From the bustling restaurants along Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon to the newer developments in Ballston Quarter, there is no shortage of options for a quick meal. But when it comes to pizza specifically, Arlington residents face a common problem: most of the pizza available is standard commercial fare baked in conventional deck ovens. The crust is uniform, the toppings are predictable, and the experience is forgettable.
That is exactly the gap Forni Pizza & Sandwich fills. Located in Falls Church, just a few minutes from Arlington's western border, Forni operates a custom-built stone oven that reaches 800 degrees. At those temperatures, pizza bakes in just two to three minutes. The intense heat creates rapid oven spring in the dough, producing a crust with dramatic blistering on the outside, soft and airy structure on the inside, and a delicate crispness along the cornicione -- the raised rim that frames each pie. This is not something a standard oven can replicate.
What Arlington Residents Should Know
Forni is an easy drive from every major Arlington neighborhood. Residents in Rosslyn, Courthouse, and Clarendon can reach us in about ten minutes via Wilson Boulevard or Route 29. From Ballston and Virginia Square, the drive is even shorter -- typically under eight minutes heading west on Wilson. Pentagon City and Crystal City residents have a straight shot via Route 50 West. And Shirlington is just a quick hop across I-395 to Route 7.
We see Arlington customers every day, and many have told us they stopped ordering from chain delivery services once they tried our pizza. The difference in quality is that obvious. Our dough is made fresh each morning using premium flour and a careful fermentation process. We hand-stretch every crust to order -- no rolling pins, no sheeting machines, no frozen discs pulled from a freezer. The result is a crust with real flavor and texture, not just a vehicle for toppings.
Our Signature Wood-Fired Pizzas
Our menu features 10 signature pizzas plus a Make Your Own option. The Margherita is our benchmark -- San Marzano-style tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Simple, but the stone oven makes it something special. The Pepperoni uses premium pepperoni that crisps and curls at the edges in the intense heat, pooling with rendered fat that adds flavor to every bite. The Four Cheese layers mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and gorgonzola over a white sauce base for something rich and deeply satisfying.
For bolder flavors, the Mediterranean brings feta, black olives, peppers, eggplant, and olive oil together on a tomato base. The All Meat stacks pepperoni, sausage, and gyro on mozzarella and tomato sauce. And the Marinara strips pizza back to its most essential form -- just tomato sauce, oregano, and garlic on a perfect crust with no cheese at all.
More Than Pizza
Forni's menu goes well beyond pizza. Our artisan paninis are pressed to order on fresh ciabatta: the Gyro Panini with slow-roasted gyro, tomatoes, and house tzatziki; the Pesto Chicken with grilled chicken breast, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella; and the Steak & Cheese Panini with shaved steak, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and melted provolone. Fresh salads include the Goat Cheese & Spinach, Caesar Salad, and Heirloom Caprese. Starters like French Fries and Garlic Bread round out the experience.
Why the Drive from Arlington Is Worth It
Many Arlington pizza lovers have discovered that the short drive to Forni is a far better investment than ordering delivery from a mediocre place closer to home. Our online ordering makes pickup fast and efficient -- place your order, drive over, and your pizza is ready when you arrive. We are open seven days a week, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday. Families, couples, groups, and solo diners all find a welcoming atmosphere and food that genuinely stands out from the competition.
If you have been searching for the best pizza in Arlington, VA, and have not found a place that meets your expectations, give Forni a try. Our stone oven, fresh ingredients, and hand-stretched dough produce pizza that speaks for itself -- and our growing community of Arlington regulars is proof.
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