Best Pizza in
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria foodies drive to Forni for one reason: 800-degree stone-oven pizza with hand-stretched dough and premium ingredients that no chain or conventional oven can match.
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.
"My family moved to Del Ray from Italy and we've been looking for real pizza ever since. Forni's Margherita is the closest we've found to home."
Sofia R. -- Del Ray Resident
Alexandria, Virginia
The Wood-Fired Pizza
Alexandria Craves
Alexandria is one of Northern Virginia's most celebrated food destinations. From the waterfront restaurants of Old Town to the eclectic eateries of Del Ray, the city has earned a reputation for culinary excellence. But when it comes to authentic stone-oven pizza -- the kind with a blistered crust, fresh mozzarella, and toppings that caramelize in under three minutes -- the options are surprisingly limited.
Forni fills that gap. Located in nearby Falls Church, just a short drive from Old Town, Del Ray, Landmark, and Kingstowne, Forni's 800-degree stone oven produces pizza that stands apart from anything available in the Alexandria area. And with a 100% halal menu, Forni serves Alexandria's diverse community without compromise.
Our Story
Reviews
Loved by Alexandria Locals
"We live in Old Town and have tried every pizza place in Alexandria. Nothing comes close to Forni's stone-oven crust. The drive is completely worth it."
David M.
"My family moved to Del Ray from Italy and we've been looking for real pizza ever since. Forni's Margherita is the closest we've found to home."
Sofia R.
"I order from Forni for every dinner party I host in Alexandria. The Four Cheese and Mediterranean never disappoint. Guests always ask where it's from."
Catherine B.
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 Pizza & Sandwich in nearby Falls Church is one of the top-rated pizzerias serving the Alexandria area. Our custom-built stone oven reaches 800 degrees, producing authentic wood-fired pizza with hand-stretched dough and fresh ingredients daily.
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041, approximately 15-20 minutes from Old Town Alexandria via Route 7 or I-395. The drive from Del Ray, Landmark, or Kingstowne is equally convenient.
Yes. Forni is 100% halal certified. All of our meats, including pepperoni, sausage, and gyro, are halal. This makes us one of the only wood-fired pizzerias near Alexandria with a fully halal menu.
Forni uses a genuine 800-degree stone oven that most pizzerias in the Alexandria area don't have. At that temperature, pizza bakes in under three minutes, creating a blistered, charred crust with perfectly melted toppings that conventional ovens simply cannot replicate.
We're open 7 days a week. Mon-Thu: 2 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 2 PM - 1 AM, Sunday: 2 PM - 11 PM.
The Best Pizza Near Alexandria, VA -- Worth the Short Drive
Alexandria, Virginia is one of the most food-forward cities in the DC metro area. With a population of nearly 160,000 and neighborhoods like Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Landmark, and Kingstowne, the dining scene is competitive and sophisticated. Residents here expect quality -- and when it comes to pizza, they have been underserved. Most Alexandria pizza options rely on conventional ovens that top out at 500 degrees, producing serviceable but unremarkable results.
Why 800 Degrees Changes Everything
The single biggest factor separating great pizza from average pizza is oven temperature. At 500 degrees, a pizza takes 10-15 minutes to bake. The crust dries out, the cheese overcooks, and the toppings lose their brightness. At 800 degrees, everything changes. The pizza bakes in under three minutes. The crust develops rapid air pockets that create the characteristic leopard-spotted char and chewy interior that pizza enthusiasts recognize immediately.
Forni Pizza & Sandwich in Falls Church operates a custom-built stone oven that reaches exactly those temperatures. It is the centerpiece of our kitchen and the reason our pizza tastes fundamentally different from what most Alexandria-area pizzerias produce.
A Menu Built for Alexandria's Diverse Palate
Forni offers 10 signature pizzas, each built on fresh, hand-stretched dough. The Margherita keeps things pure with San Marzano-style sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. The Four Cheese layers mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and gorgonzola over a white sauce base. The Mediterranean brings bold flavors with feta, black olives, roasted peppers, eggplant, and olive oil. For meat lovers, the All Meat stacks pepperoni, sausage, and gyro on a tomato and mozzarella base.
Beyond pizza, Forni serves artisan paninis pressed to order on fresh ciabatta, fresh salads, French Fries, Garlic Bread, and fresh-squeezed juices. And every item on our menu is 100% halal -- serving Alexandria's growing diverse community without compromise.
Easy Access from Every Alexandria Neighborhood
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041, in the heart of Falls Church. From Old Town Alexandria, the drive takes about 20 minutes via Route 7 or I-395. Del Ray residents can reach us in about 15 minutes. From Landmark and Kingstowne, Route 236 connects directly. Even from the Carlyle district near the Patent Office, the drive is straightforward.
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. Online ordering is available through our website for fast pickup. We also partner with major delivery platforms for convenient delivery to addresses across Alexandria.
Visit Forni
Ready for the best pizza
near Alexandria?
Order online for pickup or give us a call. Open seven days a week, just minutes from Old Town and Del Ray.