Ordered pickup. Fresh out of the oven (we got there as soon as it was ready). The whole middle part of the pizza was soggy. And the caprese salad was ridiculous: a pile of chopped cherry tomatoes and a half rancid lobe of mozzarella. Because the mozzarella was off, we ended up throwing it in the garbage. read more

Pupatella - Soggy in the middle so you can't pick up a slice and eat it. - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The best Neapolitan pizza in DC Ambiance: Pretty much your typical pizza joint inside. Has a cool TV set up showing live shots of the pizzas being made (from above). Good diversion. Service: Good, but nothing special Food: Pizzas come in one size (11"). Really good quality ingredients and nice tender dough. I couldn't imagine any way to improve them. We also tried the garlic breadsticks which were good too. Price: Good value for the quality Probably the only place I'll want to eat pizza from now on. read more

Excellent Neapolitan pizza. It's a favorite pie indulgence of mine when I want quality over quantity. Bonus points of life experience when you pair a meat pie with a nice Cab Sauv. read more

Pupatella - Sausage & pepperoni pie - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My husband and I ordered takeout for a coronavirus date night. We traveled to the Amalfi coast and haven't had a good Neopolitan pizza since. We split 2 pizzas: prosciutto arugula and Bianca (prosciutto, basil, Italian cream). Both were amazing but we each slightly preferred the Bianca. Particularly noticeable was the crust -- soft and good flavor. We also ordered a bottle of granana (red sparkling wine) since it was on sale. We had never had this type of wine before but it was delicious and went great with pizza! We can't wait to try more pizzas from here. read more

Pupatella - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Cute little restaurant in Arlington! There is a parking lot in the front which is convenient, be careful when getting out though because the way the parking lot is set up, it is hard to get out of. I saw this on Yelp the other day and had to try it! Based on the Yelp reviews I did take the recommendation to order pizzas without too many toppings. When we walked in, the staff was friendly and they let us sit where we wanted. The waitress was courteous and polite, helpful when we asked questions. We started with the mozzarella balls which were delicious and fried perfectly, I would say they are definitely better than most mozzarella sticks I have had. We got the Margherita Pizza and the Mimosa Pizza. I liked them both (I thought the Margherita Pizza was better but my friend liked the Mimosa Pizza better). For dessert she got the double scoop of Gelato, you can get two separate flavors so she ordered the Oreo and Hazelnut. I ordered the Tiramisu. The desserts with both ok, but nothing too special. It is a cute intimate place, I would definitely recommend for a date night. read more

Pupatella - Fried Fresh Mozzarella Balls - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Update: still good, still busy, still won't pick up calls when busy. Onion tart pizza, buffala Bianca, diavola are all very good read more

Pupatella - Diavola - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Totally bad bad bad pizza. Way overrated and over priced. Burned on the bottom. Limited selection and toppings save your money for the Italian oven in McLean. Did I mention what this place costs. Wow Totally boutique with all the hysteria. read more

Pupatella is the local artisanal pizza joint I have been looking for. It's decently priced for the quality and it's really truly awesome Italian pizza. Ambiance: Guido chic - I spot the pizza makers in the black button downs and red fedoras. This is a good sign. Parking: 3/5 - small parking lot but ample street parking or park at the grocery store across the street. Space: 4/5 plenty of space and the servers accommodated a large group by pushing tables together. There's also outdoor seating. Food: 5/5 Must haves: Pizza: You must be crazy to not even try the pizza here. I got the cappriciosa and the crust was wood fired and pizza crusty/doughy delicious. The ingredients were top notch and I noted a delicious fruity quality to the olive oil they topped it with that made the pizza even better. Meatballs: Really good appetizer that filled me up to. I would say you can eat this as its own entree. Good: Brussel sprouts: good, but a skosh burnt and a bit rich compared to my carb rich food . I would have probably gotten a side salad. Notes: * Park across the street at the grocery store or street parking - the Pupatella parking lot is very tiny * You wait in line, get a number and they'll drop off the food for you * They serve Italian beer for those who want an extra carb boost * Sizes are reasonable and prices were reasonable * Will come back and a lot of my friends regularly come to this pizza joint read more

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Just came in. Bought 3 pizzas. Several appetizers. I'm. Entertaining some guests. As I was paying the 75$ tab including tip, I asked the cashier if they could make sure my pizza is well done. I had four Puppatella employees surround me and ask me what's wrong. I simply I think one of your pizzas is dl if holy undercooked. Would you be okay with throwing it back in the oven for a few seconds? There was a big uproar. Not sure why. The manager said he was from Eastern Europe but lived in Italy. I speak Italian at home, still have family there, have an Italian passport; Rocky kept yelling. Weird. read more

A must stop if you're visiting the area. Classic Neapolitan style pizza with fresh ingredients. Friendly attentive staff.

Pizza and service was still top-notch at the Springfield location, though went for my wife's birthday because she (used to) love the panna cotta. However, the switch to a chocolate/rice crispy treat-like topping rather than fruit does not cut it. Hardly a traditional dessert for a place marketing on traditional Neapolitan pizza. Hope it is not a sign of things to come. read more

The Margherita is my go-to comfort food. I spent 17 years of my life in Naples, and it's been 5 years since I left home. Until today, I hadn't found the best pizzeria in the United States since I left. I'm very delighted I came across this pizzeria. Pupatella offers a fantastic staff and the greatest pizza in town. All of the real and certified ingredients can be tasted. I can assure you that I shall return with a smile on my face. read more

Pupatella - Margherita DOC Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I really wanted to love Pupatella as everyone raves about them but my experience was sub par. First off, at the time I was placing my to-go order, they failed to mention that their Buffalo mozzarella in the Margherita pie would be very watery borderline soggy. In addition, they added a plethora of marinara that made the pie practically inedible to consume. The fact that they even thought this pie was a, "good representation of their brand", made me very concerned to order again. In addition, they failed to cut the pie properly and somewhat seemed like a rushed job. The quality was worse than what I expected and the fact that I was starving made my experience even worse. Despite how upset I was about this pie, I didn't want to be perceived as the angry customer so I notified them so they'd fix these issues so others wouldn't have the same experience as I did. I will say that their manager was very understanding and offered me great service to the point that I may consider. She took the time to explain what happened and shared steps they'll take in the future to prevent this. I was very appreciative of her gesture and the fact that she offered me a refund, that kind of made me happy. The pie itself would be zero stars but their manager's actions are the reason why I gave them a higher rating. Honestly, I'm not sure if I'll returned but it was nice to see a restaurant take accountability for their actions. P.S. for takeout orders, check your pie before you leave the restaurant to avoid being let down like I did. read more

Pupatella - Very watery Margherita DOC Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love pizza here! I hAve been to both of Richmond locations numerous times and Arlington location did not disappoint me at all. I ordered Filetti Doc - No sauce, sweet cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil, garlic as a delivery and it was great! I had to heat up for couple minutes in oven at 400 F and it was as fresh as I would eat at the restaurant. read more

Perfectly cooked pizza. There's a reason why they limit you to cheese + three toppings: the thin crust is quite flimsy. It's worth the effort trying to eat it though because the taste is pure heaven. The wait was minimal, and there was plenty of seating. It's not a glamorous place but that's kind of the point. The menu is expansive and includes all sorts of pizza, paninis, and an abundance of cheese- and tomato-filled appetizers. I get the feeling I could have eaten anything on the menu and been delighted. They also have a wheel of gelato, which looked as good as it sounds. We were so full from pizza that we didn't have room for dessert, but if I ever have the pleasure of returning, I'll make a point of sampling some gelato for sure. The service was also memorably excellent, which is saying something for an "order at the counter" establishment. All in all, a total win in my book. read more

Tasty dishes and speedy delivery Friendly staff and very good quality ingredients make it one of the best pizza places read more

Only had a takeout order, but the pizza was delicious. I plan to go back and am excited to try out a few more of their pizzas. Their online ordering wasn't available at the other Arlington location, and they didn't pick up the phone, but the South Arlington location worked just fine. Burrata pizza was amazing. Highly recommend for those looking for pizza with an authentic Italian taste! read more

Went to Pupatella yesterday (Sunday) afternoon around 3:20 for a late lunch, and found a sign taped to the door saying, "Sorry, we don't serve pizza from 3:00 to 4:00 so that we can clean the ashes out of the pizza oven." Went inside and noticed that the oven had already been cleaned and the staff was sitting in the back, shooting the breeze. I asked the woman behind the counter, and she said oh, we'll start serving again around 4:15. I asked if this was now their everyday policy and she said yes. So, if you're hungry for pizza, don't go to Pupatella between 3:00 and 4:15. To be on the safe side, maybe don't go there between 2:00 and 5:00. read more

Came here on a weekday for lunch - the service was quick, my pizza came out in less than 10 minutes. The Margherita tastes good but I wouldn't call it great (there are others in the area who use far superior ingredients). The staff was friendly, I was welcomed at the door. Overall, I'd come back again! read more

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This place was so hyped up but it was pretty disappointing IMO. I came in at about 4pm on a Saturday outside of the lunch/dinner rush, no line/wait at all so it's not like they were pressed on time. Service was fine, the ingredients are definitely super fresh but the crust was extremely soggy and sloppy. Pretty disappointing for wood-fire pizza joint. I'll take a hard pass on this next time and check out one of the other 1000 pizza places in Arlington. I will say the gelato was money though :) read more

Pupatella - Top Right clockwise - Diavola, custom (peppers, onions, mushroom, tomatto), Classic DOC, Sausage & Onion - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Very underwhelmed, having ate pizza in different cities in Italy. It's almost like a better quality Blaze-style pizza with a much higher price point. Probably not a reorder if I had to give that insight. read more

This place is highly rated and I can't fathom why. We started with an olives plate and ordered two different pizzas: a make your own with tomato sauce, ricotta and eggplant, and the capricciosa. The ricotta and eggplant combination is a favorite of mine from a few other pizza places but it was underwhelming. You would think that with so little ingredients that aren't strong in flavor would really allow you to taste the sauce, but if you were to ask me how I would describe it, I couldn't tell you. The only thing I really tasted was the crust and bits of charred areas. I think they also cut up the eggplant pieces a bit too small to really get food flavor out of them as well. The capricciosa was disappointing as well. I liked the sound of the combination of toppings but it actually turned out to be a really watery, soggy pizza, which I've never experienced. Holding up the slice to eat it, liquid would run down the slice. The crust definitely wasn't made to hold so much liquid. All the flavors kinda just mashed together to taste like nothingness. 2 stars for being generous with the toppings and the lightness of dough, but otherwise I won't return. read more

Pupatella - Capricciosa pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Absolutely lives up to the hype!!!! I've been meaning to try Pupatella for ages, and finally came in on a Sunday around noon for lunch. It was definitely crowded, but there will still plenty of tables available for our group of 4. I split a prosciutto and arugula pizza and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The pizzas are definitely a good size for one person, but since we got the side we found that those two together were enough for both of us to share. The pizza was absolutely amazing. The crust is so delicious as it comes right out of a huge brick oven - you can see them hand make every pie! The sauce is probably best red sauce I've ever had around here; it is light, not too sweet, and slightly tangy. Unbelievable! And of course you can't go wrong with prosciutto and arugula and fresh parm on top. The Brussels sprouts were awesome, super crispy and well seasoned. I also got to try a bit of the sausage and caramelized onion pizza, and I would totally come back and get it. It was smoky and flavorful. You order at the register and they bring the food to your table. I expected this to mean we wouldn't be served at all, but no- a server came by and check on how we liked the food as well as refilling waters for us multiple times! It was so lovely. Fabulous service. After our pizza we could not resist the gelato from the giant machine that sits in the middle of the restaurant tempting everyone who walks in! I had pistachio cannoli which was yummy and the pistachio is not overpowering. Also tried the hazelnut (absolutely divine) and figs and mascarpone (super deliciously fruity). I also find the prices reasonable overall - anywhere from around $10 to around $18 for a pizza and around $3 for the gelato. Only downside was not a lot of parking so we parked in the Safeway lot (I don't think we were supposed to haha). I will definitely return, and often!! The casual yet chic vibe and absolutely incredible pizza might just make me become a regular! read more

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This is the best pizza place in Virginia and on par with the pizza that I ate in Italy. After coming back from Italy, I searched long and hard for authentic pizza. This is it, you guys!!! The crust is perfectly cooked. Not too dough-y, not too thick, and has a simple taste. The oven cooks the dough perfectly too. I love seeing those small burnt bubbles on my crust. The tomato sauce is so simple and good. I know that using a lot of sauce isn't the proper way to make pizza, but the sauce is soooo delicious that I wish they'd drown my pizza in it. I guess I'll have to start ordering sauce on the side so I can just spoon that heavenly goodness straight into my mouth lol. My favorite pizzas, out of the ones that I've tried, are all of them. Sorry if that doesn't help you, but get whatever you're feeling that day and you will be satisfied! I've tried the pizza with anchovies (yum! Love the salt), the prosciutto and arugula, the margherita (so simple and perfect. The basil really comes through), and a pizza with ham and artichoke on it (also very delicious and filling). Definitely stop by pupatellas for pizza and make sure you get some amazing gelato too! read more

Pupatella - Prosciutto and arugula. Heaven on a plate. - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Every Pupatella location is fantastic! Pizza is great and I also love the arancini and the salads. My favorite pizza is the meatball, but I also love the prosciutto and margherita. I am not a huge fan of the white pizzas, but to each their own. Don't miss the sausage arancini. They are the highlight of any meal at Pupatella read more

I originally came to Pupatella when I moved away from Inferno Pizzeria in Gaithersburg. Pupatella's is less crust (yay!) and more pizza and better toppings than Inferno ever was, and I seriously have not encountered better pizza. They don't have pineapple here (I guess it doesn't belong on pizza then!) and I'm fine with that, but be aware if pineapple on pizza is your normal jam. My favorite combo is white sauce, cheese, beef pepperoni, spicy salami, and bacon. It's seriously amazing and I order it every time. I'd skip the appetizers; they're mediocre. But definitely get the pistachio gelato - it's a mildly sweet and flavored take made in-house, and they present it with a couple cookie sticks, which plays up any date night. read more

24 Nov Finally had the chance to sit in and dine. It's an odd environments it's casual but they also serve wine so no complaints by me on that part. Very busy with kids- atleast on a Sunday afternoon. I typically only do takeout here and will return to doing that. The pizza was flimsy and although it's Neapolitan, it could have been more crispy. Usually when i bring it home I'll preheat in my oven on a pizza stone & love it. Not so much love fresh at the restaurant. The bread with mozzarella & garlic sauce was good as heck & the meatball panini was good as well. The gelato is a tasty treat for afterwards & if you're not into wine, they have some local beers available in mini fridge! *** The pizza was tasty but the crust was very chewy and soft. No crisp to it. Im going to place blame on the takeout box and will be returning to eat in the restaurant just to see if there is a difference. Was much better once i put in the oven for a few minutes. read more

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Great pizza for eating in or for delivery!! Quality ingredients and great consistency.

This place has some awesome and unique options for their pizza. I really enjoyed their outdoor area as well - where I could enjoy my pizza in the nice summer weather. The only thing I'd like is if the crust could be a little more cooked through. The bottom of the pizza didn't hold very well because it was a little undercooked and thin. Still go and try their pizza!! read more

Pupatella - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Omg. Some of the best pizza I have ever had in my life. I went there with my son because the name caught my eye. I had no idea I would be able to experience pizza nirvana here. It's the real deal. I wish I lived closer or I would be here every week. What a beautiful decor to enjoy your meal as well. Server was amazing and made us feel right at home. Man, this is what I wish we had in my city. And the dessert was to die for. I am definitely coming back next time we're in the area. read more

Pupatella - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Awesome pizzas! It would be my #1 until I discovered A Modo Mio. #amodomio

Amazing food, atmosphere and service. Nothing on the menu, I don't recommend. Authentic and delicious, definitely hit it up, especially tourists. read more

This is being one of the top pizza places in the DMV its a must visit and it will not disappoint. **** Vegan-Friendly - YES **** Food (4 Stars) - Great selection **** Ambiance (4 Stars) - Seating is a bit tight in an adjoining room. Watch your pizza being made from the screen above the bar. **** Service (4 Stars) - Counter service, with great table side service! xxx-Jimmy's Hacks-xxx - only 3-4 parking spaces out front... Park at the Safeway across the street. Note... reviews maybe updated after future visits. If you find any of my hacks or reviews helpful pls follow & like my review for more. Thx read more

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Pretty good, slightly overpriced for what you get. The burrata was not much more than scooped out tomatoes and a lump of mozzarella. Not very presentable. The pizzas are always good, similar to what you would get in Italy but not identical. Better than many alternatives in Northern Virginia. read more

I've read all of these reviews (especially the ones from the elite reviewers) and I am wholeheartedly confused. The pizza is bad. Like up there with the worst I've ever had. Nothing about this pizza felt authentic to me. I've been to Italy and had pizza there. I can attest it is not standard for there to be two centimeters of standing water/oil on your pizza. To be really honest, the food is quite alarming. Food aside, the atmosphere inside is definitely kind of odd. Nothing terrible about it but it wasn't the warmest or most inviting. The outdoor space looked amazing and like you could have an enjoyable time out there. Unfortunately, I and my s/o could not find open seating out there. The service was great and the food came out fast so no complaints there. But, again, the food was really quite bad. Not sure if people reviewing this just have never eaten good pizza or if I am wrong and pizza should be dripping wet with oil/water. read more

Delicious wood fired pizza and perhaps the best pizza sauce in the Arlington area... Seriously the tomato sauce reminds me of my favorite joints in Manhattan, it's that good. I've tried the diavola, meatball, and chorizo pizzas as well as the Brussels sprouts. The diavola and meatball came out as crispy and heavenly disks of cracker-thin crust: the perfect vessel for delivering toppings of such great quality. The meatballs are homemade and seasoned well. The saltiness from the meat compliments the soft and milky ricotta dollops, thinly sliced garlic, and the bright green basil, with that tomato-y tang tying it all together. The diavola pizza had a similar flavor profile but on the spicy side, and cooled down by its partner toppings. The chorizo pizza comes in third place. I thought the vegetables on top released some water, watering down the sauce and weakening the integrity of the pizza due to the weight of the toppings. Thus, I thought the diavola and meatball pizzas were more balanced in taste. If you're in need of an appetizer, the Brussels are a healthier place to start if you want to avoid the more carb-heavy small plates. The sprouts are beauuutifully roasted to the point where the single leaves taste and crunch like potato chips, and then the entire thing is tossed in balsamic vinegar with batons of sour cinnamon apple. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu if it's your first time visiting. This place is full of families, solo diners, regulars who come often enough that staff will sit down and chat for a few minutes, and peewee sports teams, it seems--a sign of a great neighborhood joint. read more

Pupatella - meatball and chorizo - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've been here half a dozen times over the course of the last two years yet somehow haven't reviewed yet. It is time. Every experience I've had here has been excellent. It is a no frills restaurant and service style where you order at a register and your food is brought to the table. But the food quality is so high that it is shocking how relaxed the place is. The pizza is priced higher than most pizza places but for good reason - the ingredients are legitimately sourced and of very high quality. Pro-tip: each pizza is portioned to be for one person so make sure to order 1/person in your group. read more

Pupatella - Calabrese - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've had Pupatella bookmarked for awhile now and finally got the chance to eat here. It was later in the evening and we lucked out on parking- we found a spot right in the front. We walked in and a server told us how things worked: you place your order at the counter. If you're dining there, they give you a number and then seat you. We each decided on our own pizza- I ordered the meatball pizza and the husband chose the chorizo pizza. Our food came out very quickly. Everything is made to order and comes out hot and fresh. The pizza here is really good. The fresh mozzarella is creamy and delicious- probably my favorite part of the pizza. My husband enjoyed his pizza too- the no leftovers was a good indicator. We were fortunate in that we did not have to wait to be seated. It's a small place and they stayed busy the entire time. Great spot. read more

Pupatella - Meatball pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Pupatella is definitely my favorite place to get pizza in the Arlington area. I prefer white pizza over red so we got both the mushroom pizza and the onion tart pizza. Both were incredible and tasted very authentic! The Italian cream on both pizzas was delicious and one pizza per person is plenty of food. read more

Pupatella - Mushroom Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I've heard nothing but great things about Pupatella. Many of my friends described Pupatella's pizza as "THE BEST". Based on these stellar recommendations, I had high expectations that were soon crushed into tiny pepper flakes. The service was good and quick, and all the employees were friendly, so no complaints there. Everything else (ambiance, price, quality), not so good. So you place your order at the counter then choose your own seat. We chose to sit in the larger dining area, which I immediately noticed smelled very strongly of cat litter. Weird. A man brought glasses of water, which had some lil dusties floating around at the top. A little icky, but not enough to render a complaint. My friend ordered the brussel sprouts which seem very popular. Fried, smothered in a balsamic vinegar, and mixed with apples, these brussels sound delightful. However, I found the balsamic overwhelming, but this might be a personal preference since many others seem to love this appetizer. I ordered the white mushroom pizza, which comes with brie, Italian cream, and of course mushrooms. I thought the pizza was good, but for $12, I think I could get a GREAT pizza elsewhere with less cat litter smell. Overall, I will leave Pupatella to all the raving fans and never return. It is certainly not for me due to what I felt was underwhelming food and an icky ambiance. read more

Pupatella - White mushroom pizza with brie - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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