Pesto
Pizza.
House-made pesto, ovoline mozzarella, fresh basil, and olive oil -- no red sauce, all flavor. Baked at 800 degrees on stone.
What Makes Our Pesto
Pizza Different
House-Made Pesto
Fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil blended in-house. Not the jarred stuff — you can taste the difference immediately.
Ovoline Mozzarella
Small balls of fresh mozzarella that melt into thick, creamy pools. Richer and more textured than standard pre-shredded cheese.
No Red Sauce
The pesto IS the sauce. No tomato competing with the basil — just pure herby, nutty, garlicky flavor as the foundation.
Fresh Basil Finish
Whole basil leaves placed after the bake so they stay vibrant green and aromatic rather than burning to brown.
Olive Oil Drizzle
Extra-virgin olive oil adds peppery richness that amplifies the pesto rather than competing with it.
800-Degree Stone Oven
The intense heat blisters the crust and browns the ovoline edges while the center stays creamy and molten.
The Pesto
Pizza
Pesto sauce, ovoline mozzarella, basil, olive oil.. The pesto is made in-house from fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil. It replaces tomato sauce entirely, creating a pizza that is herby, nutty, and rich without being heavy.
The ovoline mozzarella — small balls of fresh mozzarella — melts into thick pools that balance the bold pesto. Fresh basil leaves go on after the bake. A drizzle of olive oil finishes it. Four ingredients on top of the dough, and every one of them matters.
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What People Say About
Our Pesto Pizza
"The pesto is clearly made in-house — you can taste the fresh basil. The ovoline mozzarella is the key. It melts into thick, creamy pools that pair with the pesto better than regular mozzarella ever could."
-- Laura B.
"No red sauce, all flavor. The pesto pizza at Forni is bright, herby, and rich without being heavy. The olive oil finish ties it all together. My favorite vegetarian option here."
-- Chris M.
"Came for the pepperoni, left obsessed with the pesto. The basil on top stays green and fresh. The crust has that perfect char. I order this every single time now."
-- Nadia H.
"As someone with a dairy allergy who CAN eat mozzarella but not heavy cream sauces, this pizza is ideal. Pesto base, ovoline mozzarella, basil, olive oil. Clean, simple, outstanding."
-- Tyler J.
Pesto Pizza Near You
Forni serves wood-fired pesto pizza to customers across Northern Virginia.
Pesto Pizza FAQ
House-made pesto sauce (basil, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan), ovoline mozzarella (ball-shaped fresh mozzarella), fresh basil leaves, and extra-virgin olive oil on hand-stretched dough. No red sauce.
Yes. Our pesto is made with pine nuts. If you have a tree nut allergy, this pizza is not suitable. We recommend the Margherita or Bianca as nut-free alternatives.
Yes. The Pesto pizza is fully vegetarian and 100% halal. No meat, no animal rennet in the mozzarella.
Ovoline is a type of fresh mozzarella shaped into small, egg-sized balls. It melts into thick, creamy pools rather than the thin layer you get from pre-shredded cheese. It pairs with pesto better because its mild, milky flavor balances the bold basil.
Our Pesto pizza is a long wood-fired pie — one generous size, fired at 800 degrees on stone.
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Yes. Everything at Forni is 100% halal — every ingredient, every dish. The Pesto pizza is vegetarian and halal.
Yes. Contact us at (703) 485-8313 to arrange catering orders. The Pesto is a popular choice for groups with vegetarian guests.
Pesto Pizza: The Pizza for People Who Want Something Different
Red sauce pizza dominates every menu in America. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, toppings. It is the default, and most people never consider an alternative. But pesto pizza offers a fundamentally different experience — one where the bold, herbaceous flavor of fresh basil takes center stage.
At Forni, our pesto is made in-house from fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and extra-virgin olive oil. It is not the shelf-stable jarred pesto you find at grocery stores. Ours is bright green, intensely aromatic, and bold enough to stand on its own as the sole sauce.
The Ovoline Difference
We use ovoline mozzarella — small, egg-shaped balls of fresh mozzarella — rather than standard shredded cheese. Ovoline melts into thick, irregular pools that balance the bold pesto with their mild, milky creaminess. The contrast between the two creates a pizza with more textural variety in every bite.
Allergen Note
Our pesto contains pine nuts. Guests with tree nut allergies should choose from our other ten signature pizzas, including the Margherita, Bianca, Mediterranean, or Pepperoni — all of which are nut-free.
Forni Pizza & Sandwich is at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041. Open seven days a week, serving Falls Church, Arlington, Tysons, McLean, Fairfax, and surrounding communities. Everything is 100% halal.
Ready for the Best
Pesto Pizza?
House-made pesto, ovoline mozzarella, 800-degree stone oven. Order online or call us.