The food is amazing as it is at all pupatella locations. I am a fan of the traditional NY STYLE PIZZA so this is the only pizza that I eat in the DMV. DELICIOUS, and classic! The appetizers are all yummy! And I often can't resist the tiramisu for dessert. The Nutella and granny smith apple dessert pie was a family hot..for sure! This location can be eat for the wonderful management: JAMES AND NAVAEH. Both are as welcoming as at your local CHEERS, even if I had not been back for awhile. This location is also frequented by friendly customers - surely a plus in this day and age. My daughter returns to town from college and her first request is to go to PUPATELLA. We have been fans since the first location in VA opened on WILSON BLVD when she was 12! read more

I frequented the North Arlington location and this was the first time attending the 2nd location in South Arlington. The pick up process was surprisingly smooth (despite the small parking lot) and I was satisfied that the flavors were on point, just like in N. Arlington. Pizza 5/5 - Yes, it's not cheap. And my favorite would still have to be the burrata pizza with pine nuts and basil for its subtle yet fresh and impactful flavor. Today I tried the Sausage & Onion Pizza (4.5) and the Mimosa Pizza (5). Perhaps I'm partial to white pizza but it was definitely a good blend of flavors - creamy and salty. The arancini (sausage) (4.5) was excellent as well and kept its crunch until every last bite. Service/Cleanliness: 4.5/5 - The service is seamless at the window though my experience is limited to pickup. read more

Pupatella - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stopped in on a whim looking to grab a pie. I'm very glad I did as the pizza was delicious. Sadly, I ate it too quickly, so I wasn't able to grab a picture. The staff and service were also top-notch! read more

I ordered pepperoni pizza delivery to my hotel from DoorDash. Not only did the pizza arrive hot and fresh, the pizza tasted INCREDIBLE! Just like an east coast pizza is supposed to taste! Pizza was decent price, even on DoorDash. When I come back to the area, this will be my go to pizza place! Sorry no pictures- I ate the pizza too fast! read more

Blows my mind they don't pick up their phone within 45 minutes of closing. This has happened on multiple occasions... The time I walked over to order in person, I was just stared at and not welcomed. read more

Had an incredible, much needed time out at this new Pupatella location. I usually go to the Wilson Blvd. location, but wanted to check this one out! Currently, they repurposed their parking lot for outdoor seating. Tables are spaced more than 6 feet apart, everyone wears masks when they walk around the lot, and the servers carefully sanitize each table. Plenty of parking on the sides of the restaurant and the street. You order and pay outside the restaurant, seat yourself outside, and the servers will bring your order to you. Pizzas are out of this world! I got the Prosciutto Arugula and my friend had the Mushroom. Both had incredible flavor with fresh ingredients. In addition, we got the Arancini with Sausage. Super crispy with just the right amount of cheese pull in every bite! Wine is imported from Italy and is very good for the price you get. I tried the Sangiovese and the Rose. Both were not too sweet and complemented the pizza perfectly. In addition, they have Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 4pm-7pm. It includes $5 beer and house wine! Many thanks to Leo for a pleasurable experience. He has done an amazing job managing the restaurant and ensuring every customer is able to enjoy great food and company in a safe manner. I highly recommend this location and will be coming back for more! read more

Pupatella - View from the table - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Easily one of the best wood fired pizza spots in DC! Have tried several different ones and all have been awesome. Whether dining in or carrying out, it does not disappoint. Always my go-to for a good, quick meal. read more

Last night was my second time and better than the first. The place is clean with seating inside and outside. Weather was cool so we sat outside (covered and semi-enclosed) to enjoy our evening. I also appreciate they have free parking. My wife got the eggplant (again) and red bell pepper while I got the caivano. Very flavorful. For an appetizer, we tried the Arancini with sausage. Sooo good. read more

Pupatella - Eggplant and red bell peppers - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I eat Pupatella quiet often, it's literally the best Neapolitan pizza around the area at a fair price (and I have tried the real deal in Italy). Pupatella was the best that this pandemic has left us. I worked on a delivery service towards the beginning of the pandemic and that's how I originally stumbled upon it by accident - I had a delivery order and I just remember being engulfed by the smell of basil in the car- I made the delivery, decided to end my shift and headed right back to the pizzeria to try it myself. It was love at first bite! read more

I'm a huge fan of Pupatella and so happy it finally opened close to my neighborhood. Due to the popularity, there are still going to be issues, especially because this place isn't that big. They didn't offer takeout when they first opened, but do now, and they also closed between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. each day. The parking lot is not great and there is not much for street parking in that neighborhood. The space is not huge, so there aren't a ton of tables or bar seats, but they do have patio seating, so in the nice weather, that should help alleviate some of the wait. The waiting area is small and families like this place, so you will have to endure children. However, if you can deal with the issues or visit during an off-time, it'll be an enjoyable experience. I like the happy hour, which offers $3 wine. I ordered a smoked mozzarella pizza with artichokes and it was super flavorful. The crust was perfect and the cheese was well-melted. The arancini didn't have much flavor, so I'm looking forward to trying a different appetizer and maybe even a panini, if I can tear myself away from the pizza. You order at the register and then your food and drinks are brought to you. The servers weren't overly friendly, but service was prompt and efficient. I do look forward to returning because the pizza is so delicious and the happy hour wine is a good deal. read more

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First time at this location but have been to the Wilson Blvd location plenty of times. It's been a while since we've been so I was glad we drove by and picked some up. Placed an order around an hour before closing. There was plenty of parking since it was so late but the spots are tight and I assume it fills up quick so be careful. We ordered the Burrata and Onion Tart pizzas. Took a second to get because it seemed like a lot of orders were still coming in. It was pretty much perfect. Crust was nice and thin, no lack of toppings, but not soggy or heavy. Great for dinner and had enough left for lunch the next day. Location is a little more convenient for me so might be heading here more often. read more

Delicious pizza with soft, doughy crust! Personal favorite is the mimosa pizza (but recommend substituting the ham for prosciutto). Great for take out or dining in read more

Delicious, relaxing, friendly. The Amalfi salad with grapefruit is delightful. Pizza takes you to Italy. Enjoy!

I've never been here before and heard that the pizza was some of the best. There was a girl taking our order and she seemed new maybe, so she was asking another employee to describe to us a particular menu item and it was just weird. After he condescendingly described it they exchanged looks with each other like we were already annoying them and being complicated. I didn't get it. It wasn't necessarily the worst service I've ever had, just strange and passive aggressive. I even heard her say to the other employee when he gave us our first order "well how did that go?" After I heard that it REALLY turned me off. We didn't complain when the food came out but I'm not touching food if the people serving me have an attitude with me. They made it easy though, when my pizza came out it was super soggy, I'm not eating that lol. We really didn't want to cause a scene, we were just like "okay, never coming here again." The only nice thing was that an older guy with a beard came over and asked us how everything was and saw the pizza and seemed really friendly, sweet and understanding. I really appreciated his efforts, but some of that staff was just rude, I don't think I could ever bring myself to go back there. read more

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

Bartender on today was amazing! Food was great as always. Favorite place to sit down for pizza!

Pupatella offers Neapolitan style pies with a wide assortment of cheeses, sauces, meats & veggies (all with their respective costs). Based on price and available ingredients, i would consider this a more sophisticated, adult-oriented, drink-with-wine (not beer or soda) pizza. If feeding a family of 4, Little Caesars a more practical option. The pizzas were good, albeit a bit pricey, but the arancini appetizer stole the show. read more

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Pupatella is in expansion mode, which I guess explains why this new location has the same problems as the old one and is like ten minutes away from it. It has a few parking spaces awkwardly splayed around the restaurant, and some crowded local streets to park on. It's close to downtown DC and Alexandra and Arlington, but a drive for most people as it's not transit-adjacent at all. Service is ordering at a counter and being seated at a table without a per se waiter, which is fine. The pizza is what you're here for. I tried a spinach pizza, which is a white pizza specialty on their menu that also has peppers and pint nuts. I struggled with the idea of passing on tomato sauce, as the fancy San Marzano tomatoes are definitely a highlight of the Neapolitan style, but I must say this was an excellent white pizza (sadly not pictured due to phone error). The best part is the crust, with comes with a perfect light char on the outside and a delicate softness on the inside, a sign that their oven is legit. And while there are limitations to this location, I will say that it's a good price for a Neapolitan pizza. It took mine twenty minutes to arrive, presumably because of the overall crowding. They had gelato next to the bar as well as various fried things and salads, which might be good but which I struggle to order as a white pizza is a pretty satisfying meal. read more

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Ordered twice while I was in town in business. SO DELICIOUS!! I will definitely order again if I'm in town for work.

We stopped in while we were in town visiting. Pupatella was a nice find. The pizza was delicious with a nice mozz pull and our server, Nevaeh, was amazing. Great service! We will definitely be back when we are in town again. read more

I forgot my favorite shirt with the saying: "wish you were pizza" but was pleasantly surprised to see the "pizza addicts only" on the door which gave me a good chuckle. I met up with my friend who wanted to eat a salad and I countered with wanting pizza and suggested, "why don't you get your salad, on your pizza? You could call it Salizza" I mean I thought it was rather witty but after looking at instagram it's really a thing and sadly I can't take ownership. But I digress, let me get to the important parts, the meal: I ordered the fried mozzarella balls to start, the sauce was great 10/10, but the balls were cold which was a huge disappointment. Still, I ate them, they weren't cold like frozen cold they just weren't even warm. The pepperoni, tasted great, but it tasted very salty and I don't understand why. The dough wasn't burnt too much, a perfect blend between burnt pieces and un burnt. (The last time I ate Neapolitan pizza, the dough was charred and I've been scarred ever since) My friend ate his salizza without any issues, so if that's your thing he said it was delicious. The interior has a classic pizza shop feel, great decor, not too many tables but it has a bar and outdoor patio. You walk up to order and they bring you your pizza. Some may scoff at this but I like it. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was polite and friendly. My only issues were they don't have Caesar salads, and the mozzarella balls were cold. read more

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Daily happy hour from 4-6! Ended up here almost by chance as we needed to find a place that was geographically convenient for a family dinner and I had never heard of Pupatella previously. The restaurant was packed when I arrived. We ended up passing time at the bar while one person waited in line to order and request table seating for our meal. We got a table a few minutes before our pizzas were ready to eat. Everyone was pleased with the quality of the food and really enjoyed the pizza they ordered. We didn't leave any leftovers to take home. 1 pizza per adult seems to be pretty accurate for ordering. Why 4 stars and not 5? It was loud and the tables were squished together. It took a long time to order. We were seated right next to the window and the draft made it quite chilly. The parking lot is tiny and tight. I was lucky and someone left as I arrived but I'm not sure what the surrounding parking is like if there hadn't been space in the lot. None of these are deal breakers. If anything, I'm more likely to avoid it at certain times or if I'm in a rush but the food was good and I'm definitely interested in trying other pizza types. read more

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This review is for happy hour at the bar on a Wednesday afternoon. bar: Unlike the somewhat crowded North Arlington location, this relatively new South Arlington location has a well-designed, comfortable, sizeable bar. They have a handful of house cocktails (basil smash, sunset margarita), good taps (house IPA and pilsner), tons of house wine (who has a house montepulciano?), and classic cocktails. We drank the house IPA, which was solid. With a nod to Lia M.'s earlier posting of happy hour times and specials, the menu now shows 4pm to 7pm with $5 house wine and beer. service: Francisco took care of us as our bartender and he was great. Attentive and personable while very professional. The other wait staff we saw were equally good. food: This is it, the Neapolitan pizza you're looking for. Sure Pupatella has their Assozione Verace Pizza Napoletana certification, but what really counts is the taste. We've eaten Neapolitan pizzas all over the U.S. and Europe. Pupatella is fantastic. They have the full range of traditional offerings. We went with the Caivano which is sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and smoked mozzarella. Exceptional crust, beautiful char, perfect balance of flavors. Don't miss their Napoli street snacks. The Arancini looked great. details: Plenty of surface parking, at least at 5pm on a Thursday. Large outdoor, covered seating area, but it was still too hot for us. Indoor seating wasn't crowded. Bar was empty, except for us. If you're at the bar, don't miss the overhead cam of the pizza prep area. Fascinating to watch the magic happen. read more

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I ordered delivery, the pizza was very good!. I had to warmed it up, but it was delicious sauce and dough. Definitely will repeat pizza from this place. It is one of the places certified with Neopolitan pizza!!. Also, I had the arugula, prosciutto, and parmigiano cheese salad, simply good!! read more

Pupatella never disappoints! I've only had their Margherita DOC, pepperoni, and onion tart pizzas. But, I always have to reorder the classic Margherita DOC--so good! The dough is light and airy, and the sauce has so much flavor. I highly recommend if you are looking for some good Neapolitan pizza! read more

Pupatella - Onion Tart Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great local pizza place! Always consistent quality, wonderful service, and excellent pizza!! Love try new pizza and local restaurants and this place is always a good option for reliable food. 5 stars! read more

Angelica is the best server on the floor. She is always attentive and brings out the food on time. I always get the mozzarella balls and zucchini fries as an appetizer and the mimosa pizza with a lemonade. will be looking forward to seeing her again. read more

Pupatella - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm a fan of Pupatella. So much so I will drive 25 minutes for it. Our pizza held up well on the drive home. But you can better believe we devoured our pizza once we got home. Pupatella makes neopolitan style pizza. Their pizzas range from traditional margarita to more unique. We ordered pizzas to go through their online portal; the process was straightforward. They have more space than their original location including outdoor space. Deets on the pizza: I ordered the meatball and husband ordered the chorizo. Both were absolutely fantastic. The meatball was super flavorful, I just wish it had more basil. I liked the brightness the basil added. Husband devoured his pizza. I can't wait for a location closer to where we live now opens up. In the mean time, I'll just keep traveling for pizza. read more

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

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We absolutely love brick oven pizza and drove 60 min to come have a slice or 2! Great outdoor seating was very refreshing after the drive. We would definitely recommend for all your pizza cravings read more

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This is a Uber order 06/09/2024 .I went to pick the food around 5:10 .I have told by the manager(Tall Black gay person )the order will take 15-20 minutes I said ok.Later I found out the order already finished by 5:16. But I kept asking manger to hat happened to my order he didn't am even check all he said take another 15 minutes. But the order already packed by 5:16 pm. He give me the bag around 5:32 look at the picture with Uber ticket. They make me wait 20 minutes for no reason .This is not professional management at all. The reason most of theirs locations are closed. Need Professional manger ASAP or not turn it down if you can't track the online order very simple. read more

Pupatella - can't track the online order very simple. - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I ordered take out from here about 8 months ago. I ordered the cheese pizza and it was somehow burnt and soggy in the middle. So, I decided to try Pupatella again hoping that it was just an off night. A few nights ago I ordered the exact same thing and again the pizza was a bit burnt and soggy in the middle. read more

Not since living in Sicily have I had authentic Italian pizza...until Pupatella!!! This is the real deal. Their margarita pizza is delicious--the fresh ingredients are evident. So good!!!! read more

Update: DO NOT ADD EXTRA CHEESE. You will be served slop. Your pizza will disintegrate in your hands. I had to return my pizza and while they were nice about it they were also like "well that's what the extra cheese does to our pizzas". Who would want that? Why is extra cheese an option then? They remade my pizza with what they call the "normal" amount of cheese and while it was a little better, it still kind of just flopped when I picked it up. Also, I paid an extra $3 for that cheese and although it's not much, they did not offer it back to me? UGH I just wanted to get my pizza fix on what would be my annual NY trip. Fail. read more

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I have had Pupatella more times than I am willing to admit and I am finally leaving a review. To go: Throughout the pandemic I would order online through their website and pick it up at the front. Super easy and they are very efficient. My order was always correct. My drive home is only about 5 mins or so but the steam inside the box can make the middle of the pizza wet. Still delicious nonetheless! Crust is crispy and thin. Dine-in: I finally ate in person at Pupatella after a year and the pizza is even better when you eat it straight out of the oven. I sat outside and felt comfortable with the distance of the tables and the staff was masked. As far as the margaritas, they were delicious but reminded me more of a Paloma than a margarita. Parking: limited, but most people are coming in to pick up and leaving. Staff: always courteous, kind and helpful. My current go-to pizzas: the Diavolo (for those who love spice) and the Burrata (has no sauce, but lots of yummy mozzarella cheese!) read more

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Went on a review that this place has the best pizza in the state of Virginia. Everything is made fresh in house and you can taste it. After tasting just the appetizers, eyes rolled into the back of the head. This place brings an authentic taste of Naples to the East Coast. read more

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

Our meal this evening was SO delicious!! I loved the leoncelll spritz!! Caprese salad & bruschetta was amazing! We also quite enjoyed the Margherita and Caivano pizzas! Angelica provided us great service and we will be back soon! read more

We ordered takeout from Pupatella last weekend. There is currently no indoor dining but some tables set up in the parking lot. There were several groups waiting to order so I highly recommend doing this so you can beat the line. We ordered 2 pizzas which was perfect for 3.5 (the half being a toddler) people. The first was pepperoni and mushroom and the second was prosciutto and spinach with added caramelized onions. This is my favorite crust with a slightly charred outside but soft inside. Ingredients are always fresh and very flavorful. I hate to end on a less than positive note but the pizzas were cold by the time we got back home-which is less than 10 minutes away. Other than that, everything was delicious and I'd love to try to dine in person when they reopen. read more

Pupatella - Pepperoni and mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Quick seating and good service, plenty of parking, thin crusted pizza cooked to perfection. Inside and outside seating, delivery too. We can walk there and do. read more

Fast service, quality food and service. Angelica was a great server! I was visiting from Oklahoma and she waited on me twice. Just fantastic! read more

Food was very good and came out in a decent amount of time. Plus our server Angelica was amazing. Will make sure to come again.

I've tried Pupatella at two locations. Each time the pizza is luck warm, can only be eaten with fork and knife because the crust is so thin/greasy, and the toppings immediately slide off making it difficult to eat overall. Not much taste to the pizza. I've had frozen pizzas from the supermarket that are better. Lastly, the first time I visited they got the order wrong. The second visit, the waitress was slow and I had to ask for utensils. I'm flummoxed by all the good reviews. I won't be back. Highly overrated in my opinion. read more