Formerly known as Joe's Place, this is the family run establishment that the Olive Garden purports to be. Having been in the area since 1978 with Sicilian roots and the classic pursuit of the American dream arriving with little money but a willingness to put in the work, the finished product is a fine example of elevating fresh ingredients to sophisticated simplicity. My first outing consisted of a classic Margherita pizza and penne with red sauce. The pizza is prepared in a VERACE certified (international governing body for authentic Neapolitan pizza) hand built oven and unlike Pupatella (the more hipster and trendy rival Neopolitan pizzeria across town), I found the dough to be thinner with more crisp and without the excess chew and char. The fresh mozzarella and sauce has just the right amount of creaminess and zest. The same could be said in regards to the pasta cooked perfectly al dente with just the right amount of sauce clinging within the ridges of the penne. I know I can be a tough critic but nothing gets past my two toddlers so if they eat anything without hesitation or interruption, I know it's something special. Family friendly with staff that's been around for decades and they have weekly specials to keep it budget friendly: Monday- 1/2 off wine Tuesday- 1/2 off all pastas Wednesday- 1/2 off pizzas It's no wonder they have been around this long and count me in to support them in the years to come. read more

Recently updated neighborhood pizza place, good if your in the area but not worthy to travel to. BUCATINI CROQUETTE 3/5 overly complex and dry, not enough sauce and hard to get to. Caprese salad 4/5. Good moz but nothing "amazing " PACCHERI ALLA BOLOGNESE. 3/5 Good but nothing write about. Ordered extra meat balls, they did not come out but was charged. A MODO MIO. 4/5. Fresh tasting, quality ingredients. Does not travel Service 2/5. Full staff, full house, reservations with poor service all around. No water, asked for bread twice, host stand was not helpful. I would bump my review up by half a star if the service was better. Overall a decent experience, fancier pizza neighborhood pizza spot with mediocre service. My biggest gripe is that they offer dishes at 1 or 3 portion sizes, they are actively trying not to over portion dishes so you order more. read more

It was amazing!!! So glad we went, lots of recommendations from friends we decided to go, amazing deals such as half price pasta and more. We got the pasta bolognese and got it again a week later. read more

We love this place - great pizza, helpful staff, good beers on tap. Hands down our favorite Neapolitan pizza spot near Falls Church city - the dough, the ingredients, the sauce - 10 out of 10 read more

Our lunch was great! This is our first time after the name has changed from: Joe's Pizza to A Modo Mio. We liked this place before, so we came back and try. Our dishes were: Burrata Cheese with many mushrooms in truffles oil; Caesar salad; and a family size Meat Lover Pizza. All three were delicious. The pizza was chewy and you can smell nice flavor from the dough; mushrooms were very good and you definitely could make it better by adding some wine vinegar: Caesar salad seasoning well. Of course will come back again! read more

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This is my favorite pizza place in the DMV. They serve truly authentic Neapolitan pizzas. You will notice that they use 00 flour and that it has been kneaded and the dough has taken its time to rise for hours in the elasticity of the dough. You will also notice that the crust is thin just as they serve it in Italy and the gluten provides again that special elasticity and creates those pockets of air. Furthermore, the pies are baked in a super high temperature furnace ensuring the pizzas are in and out, by hand, in 90 seconds. Their ingredients are also top notch, from the mozzarella di buffala to the pistachio mortadella. If you are in for the pasta... OMG, get the spaghetti di mare for a seafood feast like only Italians can make. Search the webpage, they have specials on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when you can get 50% dine in pizza and pasta. The octopus is also really good in the appetizer menu. Finally, as it might not be the most important thing but something that facilities my life, is that the restaurant has a large parking lot and their bar is pretty nice for a cocktail prior to dinner. read more

What a fantastic neighborhood Italian restaurant! Love the nods to beautiful Italy with the placemats and the decor. The crust on the pizzas is thin and light, the salads are simple and well made. Feels like a little gem of a pizzeria in Arlington. The service was polite and quick. All the servers were very nice. I Highly recommend it! read more

My son and I decided on A Modo Mio (Lee Highway) for a weekday lunch in early January. Full disclosure, we were huge fans of the old Joe's Pizza & Pasta (both dine-in and take out--pizza, of course). Joe's was reborn during the Pandemic as A Modo Mio. The new place offers a large bar that replaced the old buffet area and a large hand built oven. We tried their pizza in the early days of the revamped Joe's but it was a failure compared to its predecessor. Upon arrival we were greeted by Graham who turned out to be our waiter. Very friendly and happy to see us (Note: we were the only ones in the place). We shared the Caprese Salad (always a good test to see the worthiness of an Italian Restaurant). The Caprese was fantabulous; super fresh tomatoes and basil. Our man Graham brought us additional olive oil and balsamic on his own initiative. I had the Caesar Romana Salad with Salmon and my son had the Chicken Panini combo. The Salmon arrived piping hot and exactly as ordered. The Panini was solid. Glad we decided to give A Modo Mio another try, it was fun! read more

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Love the pizza! Even better it is half price on Wednesdays. The service also is very good. The decor is not fancy, more family welcoming than fancy. Love to take people to this place because the pizza is really good and it won't break the bank. Heck, this is my go to place, just don't tell too many people read more

I read the article that this was the best pizza in Virginia and ranked 32 in the US and headed over to see for myself. Pizza was great. Chewy crust and well seasoned sauce. Owners are very hospitable. A well deserved ranking. read more

Food was fantastic and service was quick and welcoming. Probably one of the tastiest pizza dough I have had in a long time. Highly recommended and went there after they were voted number one in Virginia. read more

Insaneeee work with this "focaccia" but their pizza is soooo good so 3 stars anyway lol read more

A Modo Mio - "Focaccia Bread" ....bruh this is pizza crust with no sauce and oregano lol - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We just had a delicious dining experience at A Modo Mio! I never heard of this place until looking it up on Yelp. It's like a hidden gem to us. We ordered the octopus, mussels, personal sized margarita pizza (which is a generous size), and the lasagna. Everything was tasty and well made. The margarita pizza is Neapolitan style and was just as good as Pupatella's famous crust but a much better value. The personal pizza was also much larger than Pupatella for around the same price and their family size pizzas even bigger. We would definitely come back for good food, decent prices and good wine. It's a family oriented restaurant and can be noisy at times due to lots of families and large groups. It's not an intimate date night spot, but for the food I would return anytime. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My kids had an orthodontist appointment nearby and this seemed like an easy option for dinner afterward. I think it was Yelp that directed me to make a reservation online, which somehow got lost along the way. No matter, at just-before-6pm on a Monday, they had ample space to accommodate our party of three. The service here was absolutely fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Even my 17 y.o. Was impressed and wanted to chip in on the tip. We started with focaccia bread and garlic broccoli (technically a side, but they brought it out with the focaccia). All of it was very very good. The 17 y.o. absolutely loved the focaccia. Gnocchi pesto was the special that night, so I ordered it because I love pesto. I'm so glad I tried it and it was very good, but I love tomato sauces too much to make this more than a one-time thing. 17 y.o. ordered spaghetti al pomodoro and the pasta itself looked AMAZING - nice and hearty and something you'd really enjoy sinking your teeth into. 15 y.o. ordered pizza margherita and, as far as I could tell, they really liked it, but weren't able to finish it in one sitting. I was so stuffed from dinner that we didn't have any dessert, although I would definitely like to save some space for that next time! Can't wait to come here again! read more

A Modo Mio - Gnocchi al Pesto - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

What a great find. I'm not always able to find a family restaurant with great pizza, but this place really does have great pizza. The service is friendly and prompt, the prices reasonable and the food is delicious. Plenty of parking too. read more

i used to come here every single week, but coming back it has gotten so EXPENSIVE to eat in with the automatic gratuity there's no point in the special prices. Our original total was 120, with the pasta special it brought it down to 60 but the 20% auto-gratuity on specials it went back up to $95!!!! What is the point of having specials if it brings it back up to regular prices?? read more

The server was not well versed on the menu items. Pizza was ordered as an appetizer and arrived midway through the meal then it was difficulty after that. Suggest trying carry out . Very high beverage costs and the awkward service leads us to suggest other choices. Will try again after 2025 Spring season to be fair read more

We will absolutely start being regulars!! Amazing service. Clean and delicious food every time. Wish I could give more stars! read more

A Modo Mio - Spaghetti del mare and Casertana pizza. Life changing. - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I stumbled into this place after a doctor appointment in the area and was rewarded by my spontaneity. Agree wholeheartedly it's one of the best Italian restaurants in northern Virginia... pizza, pasta, gnocchi, salads, everything is delicious. Moreover, the informal atmosphere makes it great for the family. If Donavan Kelly was still alive, he'd include this restaurant in his "Crummy But Good" list. Don't forget to check out the pizza oven -- it's really impressive. read more

A complete hidden gem! We had no idea such a great pizza place was close by as this restaurant doesn't come up in the usual searches for some reason. We are big fans of Napolese pizza and this place really is authentic. Before discovering this place. We would go to Pupatella, but this place beats Pupatella. Go on Wednesdays for half off pizza. read more

Excellent food, friendly and welcoming service. Love this restaurant. They always make you feel special.

My bride of 48 years and I decided it was time to treat ourselves to a real spaghetti dinner at a good Italian restaurant, after isolating for over 3 years. During that time we've adopted a plant-based diet, so we really wanted something with excellent basic pasta and a flavorful non-meat or dairy sauce, A Modo Mio's online menu seemed to offer just what we wanted. WE WERE RIGHT. We ordered the Spaghetti Pomodoro - pasta with a cherry tomato sauce. Just what we wanted. Paired with a side salad and a bottle of chianti this meal was just what we needed and wanted. To top it off, the evening was 72 degrees so we sat in the outdoor "patio" added during the pandemic. What a way to kick off the binds of the pandemic. I know we will be back in the future. We weren't sure what to expect, as this restaurant had changed from being a pizzeria and salad buffet hangout we visited multiple times over the decades. Thanks Giuseppe for upping your style to fit more modern times. read more

Yum! What a wonderful experience. Now, a bottle of wine, a the burrata I fungi, the lasagna vegetariana, the cheesecake and a book ended meal with a frangelico and you must know that the review was going to be good and a little imbibed. My counterpart had the gnocchi and we both were super impressed. Yum, the whole way down. Now, the thing I like best is that we both are VERY good cooks and found ourselves really impressed with the whole meal. Well done :) Awesome service. Great food. Great stuff treatment. Would definitely come back next time we're in DC. THANK YOU! read more

A Modo Mio - Lasagna Vegetariana Burrata e Funghi (almost gone) - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

For appetizers- we ordered the burratta e funghi and also the foccaccia bread. Both were delicious. The highlight was the pizza! We were a party of 6 and tried three different pizzas, and all were delicious! We also tried both the gnocchi dishes (formaggi and sorrentina), they were ok. The best dish of all was the tiramisu! We liked it so much we had to order multiples. Friendly staff, good amount of parking.. read more

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Delicious authentic Italian fare in a friendly inviting atmosphere. *Walk ins welcomed *Reservations online & waitlist to join. *Takeout or delivery *Dine in or outside On our first visit we wanted Italian food and stopped in without reservations. Not a problem walk ins are welcomed. There is a great selection of Italian cuisine, desserts and wines. Most of the dishes are made in house daily. This is what we ate: *Complimentary basket of bread with olive oil *Burrata e Funghi - decadent creamy burrata served with a medley of tasty mushrooms. *Lasagna Bolognese - house made and so delicious. Delicate layers of house made pasta with a delicious sauce and cheese. Why are the pizzas at A Modo Mio so good? A Modo Mio uses a custom made, hand built brick oven from Italy and uses the classic Neopolitan style methods of pizza making. Check out the oven. *Diavola Pizza - the pizzas are so tasty delicious with the perfect ratio of sauce, cheese and fresh ingredients. The crust is so good in texture. *Arlington Pizza - flavorful and yummy! *Grilled Polipo Alla Griglia - served with potatoes and arugula. Grilled to perfection. Tender and delicious. *Polpette al Sugo - moist and tasty meatballs with a flavorful tomato sauce. Yummy! *Tiramisu - made daily in house. So divine! A must order. *Italian cheesecake and cannoli Siciliani - scrumptious! We received excellent customer service from Manager Sami S. and the entire staff! read more

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A great casual Italian restaurant with great service. The staff is friendly and helpful. Our server Graham was very attentive and fun to have. The appetizers are good we ordered the octopus and prosciutto e mozzarella with focaccia. The lasagna and gnocchi with the meat sauce were a hit! We look forward to returning to try the pizza! read more

Lasagna Bolognese is to die for!!! Melts in your mouth Prosciutto pizza with arugula is also my favorite. read more

A Modo Mio - Lasagna Bolognese is to die for!!! Melts in your mouth Prosciutto pizza with arugula is also my favorite. - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love il Canale and had to try A Modo Mio, especially since they're one of the best pizza places in the country. They didn't disappoint, the menu is the same as il Canale, but this location is a little quieter and has free parking. read more

Food is excellent authentic Italian (and I've been to Italy). The Napoletana pizza with the "00" flour pizza is light and airy and baked in a wood fire oven. The pasta is delicious the wine is excellent! Please note that authentic Italian food is not as salty as American Italian food. Expect higher quality ingredients. Overall my favorite Italian place in the area. Gracie! read more

Just go, you won't be disappointed. This place is a hidden gem. The pizza is easily among the best in Arlington and frankly among the best I've had, which isn't surprising given it's certified by the Neapolitan Pizza Association. Wife had the branzino which was also incredible. Also, you know an Italian restaurant is legit when the table next to you is a bunch of men speaking nothing but Italian as they enjoy a guys night out! read more

Great pizza. Had the modo Mia pizza and highly recommend. It's thin crust with prosciutto, arugula and kalameta olives. Tis is one of the better pizza establishments in NoVA in my opinion. The noise level is a little loud as they have a lot of families with kids who dine there. But it wasn't overwhelming. I ate at the bar since the restaurant was very busy on a Wednesday night. Great service from the bartender. I will absolutely go back. read more

Pizza was delicious . Very kind staff. Authentic food. A bit pricey but would go back again

Amazing pizza. The Margherita is outstanding. Tiramisu was light, creamy and fluffy. Great meal for a weeknight, stay-in date night!

This restaurant is an excellent choice if you are looking for tasty Italian food, full bar, and attentive service. Shout out for the tiramisu! read more

I was extremely underwhelmed by the pasta I received today . The sauce lacks any depth of flavor and for 19.00 an entree, come on guys, throw in a slice of garlic bread. If you want bread, you're gonna have to pay 5.00 for the Focaccia. The meatballs were mealy, lacked any tooth when you bit into it. The reason why I gave two stars is because the Cannoli was tasty. read more

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Pros: * Ordered Grilled Octopus (appetizer), Focaccia Bread (appetizer), Paccheri alla Bolognese + friend ordered Lasagna Bolognese - food was pretty good. * Many pasta and pizza dishes are scratch-made, in-house. * Good service, laid back atmosphere, and free parking. Cons: * The menu is missing many Italian classics (Chicken Parmesan, Marsala's, Scampi's, Carbonara's, Alfredo's, etc.) * Many of the pasta menu items just offer "meat sauce", unless you want to add 2 meatballs for $6 (now $7). * Price/value doesn't match up because portions are on the smaller side and many are entrees are skimpy on meat. Overall: If you live nearby, this a nice, casual neighborhood spot to visit. However, being in the DMV there are many other solid Italian spots with greater variety/portions, so I probably would not go out of my to return. read more

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We had a lovely meal here today, after a family event. The food was delicious and the service was impressive. We especially loved the special: braised beef ravioli in pink sauce. I hope this makes its way to the menu permanently; it was so good! read more

We had a very bad experience this Sunday afternoon, Where we were charged $20 extra for veggies to our pasta!!! See photo of our dish and the bill. We were told that for these special (!!!) request we must come on a weekday, because the chef had to cut the veggies and they are busy on weekends!! Please explain what else does the chef do???!!! And here is the photo of the damn empty restaurant with one table behind us that was occupied. Extremely snooty manager/ owner whoever it was in the black outfit. Please don't be fooled by their description of vegetarian options and good for kids! Shame on you guys for running your business in this manner. Yelp should start having options for negative reviews read more

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Great pizza and very friendly service! WARNING: Only disappointment was that we weren't told beforehand that any pizzas on the "Specials" menu don't count for their Wednesday half-price pizza nights. Love the half-price pizza night, but really wish they'd have posted that rule somewhere, mentioned it on the menu, or at least trained their servers to mention it when taking orders. We definitely would've ordered differently had we known! read more

Within a few weeks, this place has become a weekly staple for us. We've tried the Gnocchi Sorrentina--elegant flavors and texture; vegetarian lasagna--the layers are beautiful, the sauce, cheese and vegetables are perfectly proportional. My husband loves the spaghetti amatriciano--the chef was gracious enough to take the feedback on the recipe and change it a bit. The tiramisu is a hit not just with the adults but our our two year old toddler too. Comfort italian food at its best. Thank you guys, cant wait to try the other items on the menu. read more