White
Pizza.
Creamy white sauce, mozzarella, baby arugula, and shaved parmesan -- no red sauce, entirely different. Baked at 800 degrees on stone.
What Makes Our White
Pizza Different
Creamy White Sauce
A rich, savory white sauce replaces tomato entirely. It creates a silky base that lets the cheese and arugula shine.
Baby Arugula
Peppery, bright, and placed fresh after the bake. The contrast between warm pizza and cool greens makes every bite different.
Shaved Parmesan
Thin shavings of aged parmesan add a salty, umami punch that elevates the mild mozzarella and white sauce.
Fresh Mozzarella
Whole-milk mozzarella melted into rich pools. The white sauce and mozzarella together create a luxuriously creamy pizza.
No Red Sauce
The absence of tomato sauce changes everything. Without the acidity of tomatoes, the flavors are richer, rounder, and more savory.
800-Degree Stone Oven
The white sauce caramelizes slightly at the edges in the intense heat. The crust chars to leopard spots. The cheese browns unevenly.
The Bianca
Pizza
Mozzarella, white sauce, baby arugula & shaved parmesan cheese.. The Bianca is for people who want something beyond the standard red-sauce-and-cheese formula. A creamy white sauce replaces the tomato, creating a richer, more savory foundation.
Baby arugula goes on after the bake — still fresh, still peppery — creating a contrast between the warm, molten cheese and cool, bitter greens. Thin shavings of aged parmesan add a salty finish. This is a pizza built on contrasts.
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What People Say About
Our Bianca
"The Bianca is my favorite pizza on the menu. No red sauce — just creamy white sauce, mozzarella, and peppery arugula on top. The contrast between warm cheese and cool greens is perfect."
-- Katherine L.
"I was skeptical about arugula on pizza. Now I cannot order without it. The bitterness of the arugula cuts through the richness of the white sauce and cheese. Brilliant combination."
-- Daniel F.
"If you only order pepperoni, you are missing out. The Bianca is sophisticated without being pretentious. Shaved parmesan on top adds a salty bite that ties everything together."
-- Samira A.
"The best white pizza I have found outside of New Haven. The crust is charred just right, the white sauce is not too heavy, and the arugula goes on fresh after the bake."
-- Greg P.
White Pizza Near You
Forni serves wood-fired Bianca pizza across Northern Virginia.
White Pizza FAQ
Mozzarella cheese, creamy white sauce, baby arugula, and shaved parmesan on hand-stretched dough. No red sauce — the white sauce base gives it a completely different character.
A Bianca replaces tomato sauce with a creamy white sauce. The flavor profile shifts from bright and acidic to rich and savory. The arugula adds a peppery contrast that red-sauce pizzas do not have.
Yes. The Bianca is fully vegetarian — white sauce, mozzarella, arugula, and parmesan. No meat. 100% halal.
Our Bianca is a long wood-fired pie — one generous size, baked at 800 degrees on stone.
Check our menu page for the latest pricing.
No. The baby arugula is placed on top after the pizza comes out of the oven. It wilts slightly from the heat but stays fresh and peppery, providing a contrast to the warm cheese and sauce.
Yes. Everything at Forni is 100% halal — every ingredient, every dish.
Absolutely. The Bianca is a popular catering choice for groups with vegetarian guests. Call (703) 485-8313 to arrange group orders.
White Pizza: The Other Side of Wood-Fired
Most people default to red-sauce pizza without considering the alternative. White pizza — called "Bianca" in Italian — replaces tomato sauce with a creamy white sauce. The result is a fundamentally different pizza: richer, more savory, and built on contrasts rather than the bright acidity of tomatoes.
At Forni, our Bianca starts with a creamy white sauce spread over hand-stretched dough. Fresh mozzarella melts over the sauce. The pizza bakes at 800 degrees until the edges of the cheese brown and the crust chars. Then baby arugula — fresh, peppery, and green — goes on top while the pizza is still hot. Thin shavings of aged parmesan finish it off.
The Arugula Factor
Arugula is the ingredient that makes the Bianca work. Its bitterness and peppery bite cut through the richness of the white sauce and melted mozzarella. Without it, the pizza would be one-dimensional — rich on rich on rich. The arugula provides the contrast that keeps every bite interesting.
We place the arugula after the bake, not before. This preserves its texture and flavor. The residual heat from the pizza wilts it just slightly, releasing some of its peppery oils without cooking it into bitter mush.
Forni Pizza & Sandwich is at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041. Open seven days a week. Everything is 100% halal. Order online or call (703) 485-8313.
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White Pizza?
Creamy white sauce, baby arugula, shaved parmesan, 800-degree stone oven.