Our server Gunner was so helpful. He answered our food allergy questions and brought delicious food. We ordered an assortment of their authentic pizzas and everything was delicious. We will happily dine here again. Thanks for great food and great service! Coming back soon when their patio is open! read more

Was excited to finally try Pupatella at a much closer location than the original establishment. Unfortunately, the overall experience fell short. We sat outside, and the restaurant was about 40% occupied for a Tuesday night. We ordered a couple pizzas and bruschetta. The bruschetta was flavorless. The tomatoes were sad and the bread didn't taste fresh. The pizzas tasted decent though the sauce lacked flavor. The pizzas also seem smaller than the original establishment? Really expensive pizza for the size. Someone checked in one time, we had to go back to the counter ourselves for more water, soda, and finally a to-go box. Not that the restaurant was busy - many of the staff were just standing around and chatting with each other. Not sure what exactly we're tipping for if everything is self-serv? read more

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Amazing admofier and the server and bartender Julieth was amazing. Super addente and all the staff as well. The best location by far

Food - 8/10 We tried two pizzas from this place, and while the Classica was fine, the Onion Tart was a clear standout. Funky, porky, and sweet from its caramelized onions, our family enjoyed this pie more than the standard, margherita-but-not-margherita. However, let the pizza get a little cold, and the cheese will become stringy, hard-to-cut globs (of goodness, don't get me wrong). Service - 8/10 Our two pizzas came out around 20 minutes after ordering, which felt a little long considering it was 2 PM on a Thursday, well past lunch rush. That being said, our servers were pleasant, and there were no issues with our orders. Atmosphere - 8/10 It's in Mosiac, so of course the surrounding areas outside the restaurant are a great place to walk around and lend a lot to the joint's friendly vibe. Perhaps the only gripe would be that the back area of the restaurant is a little too removed from the inviting front eatery, and there are only two, single-occupancy bathrooms for the whole place. Overall - A nice neighborhood place in Mosiac if you want a personal pizza, but you could def go more adventurous if you want. read more

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Food is delicious. We tried the margherita, sausage onion, prochiutto (buffala bianca). They were all good but my favorite was margherita. We also got brussels sprouts and Napoli salad.. you know... for balance. I'm not sure how healthy fried Brussels sprouts can be but they were delicious none the less. If you're confused about service, so is everyone else. I walked in and there wasn't really a host but servers suggesting to customers to sit. It's more like a self service kind of place- you have to walk up to the register and order pizza. You pay on the spot. People bring food to you. Waters get filled occasionally, but you might have a flag someone down. There's street parking which fills up quickly. The parking garage is a few blocks away. If you drive around the corner, there's a parking lot that's a 5 minute walk away. read more

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Voting with a 3 since my experience keeps balancing itself out in a number of ways. First off, was confused when we first walked in and I started seating my family and I, only to get a number of quizzical looks from the servers around us. Was glad when they stopped us and seated my family and I (a party of 7) in a private room in the back for a birthday. Once seated, the waiter lets us know we have to go up to the counter to order. I felt a little confused by this, because we're probably going to tip you, but then we have to go to the counter. To add, with a party of seven, we're ordering for everyone so we had nominate two people to walk to the counter and order for us. Then we notice that the tv has the workers being recorded as they're cooking. At first I'm thinking that I like that I know they're not spitting on my food or doing anything horrific kitchens probably do without us customers knowing, but then I also can't help but think of how shook the cooks probably feel knowing they're being recorded and watched by customers. Then our food is ordered, and we forgot to order a coke. Every time you make a purchase, they make you pay on the spot with their tablet, which I guess is understandable but if we're a table that stays for a while, wouldn't it make sense to just keep a tab open like a regular sit down restaurant, especially if wait staff is occasionally checking in on us...? But then the food comes and it's delicious! We especially LOVED the burrata platter and I thoroughly enjoyed my white sauced mushroom pizza with the addition of prosciutto. However, the bruschetta confused me, and my mom almost didn't think there was any cheese on it. Bread wasn't crisped and it wasn't topped with balsamic. In fact, it was the same bread as the bread served in the burrata platter, so we barely even touched the dish! Even still, the croquette was chefs kiss, and I definitely want to try the arancini next time. Overall, we loved our favorites and had a great time, so I'll definitely be giving this place another chance eventually but there is potential for improvement, which is okay if you're a new establishment! read more

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I've been waiting for Pupatella to open in Mosaic for the longest time. Now that it is open, I finally made time to stop by. I came here for lunch with my friend, and we order the arancini with sausage, nonna's meatball, buffala bianca, and pesto pizza. The appetizers came out first and I have to say they were both ok. We tried the arancini first and they were crispy on the outside and cheesy with bits of sausage on the inside. To be honest, it was a lacking flavor and was a little bland. Also, a bit expensive ($7) for just two pieces. Moving onto the nonna's meatballs, these also needed a hint of more salt, herbs, and cheese. Seemed like it was ground beef rolled into a ball with marinara sauce on top. The main reason for coming here was to try their pizza. We had the buffala bianca and pesto pizza. The buffala bianca is a white pizza topped with buffalo mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto. I liked the thinnest of the pizza pie but it was a little soggy when I ate it and it literally just came out to the table. The pesto pizza was good, very herbaceous. Topped with walnuts and mozzarella. Overall, I liked the pizza and I would like to try other pies on their menu. I probably would not order the appetizers. read more

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A nice night sitting out in Mosaic sharing two pizzas, one a build your own with mushrooms and the other eggplant with smoked mozzarella. Both were very good, a nice char on both with good amount of toppings. Will be back to try one of their other pizzas soon. read more

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I was excited to finally see this place opened up. It's located at the less busy/quieter end of Mosaic (in my opinion) which is better. The location is pretty large and has a nice outdoor section right out front. We came in around early dinner time on a Saturday so we got lucky and we combined tables so we could seat our party of 9. Same idea as the other locations, pay at the register and it gets dropped off at the table. We got a couple orders of the burrata, arancini, the Diavola, Classico, Prosciutto Arugula, Margherita, and Caivano pizzas. As expected the pizza (specifically the crust) was still A1 like every other location. The toppings/cheese were plentiful. The burrata was a lot better than I remember. Came on a bed of arugula and tomatoes with prosciutto and bread. It was a hit. Didn't get to try the arancini but I knew it was great already. Service was on point and all the servers were very accommodating and gave us refills regularly. This is probably our new go to Pupatella location since it's a lot closer! Parking can be crazy on weekends though if you're not familiar with Mosaic. read more

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Happy to see this place finally opened near me. I used to make the long treks to The Arlington location whenever I have a craving for a great pizza. I'm not sure if the reason is this new place or not, but I find the pizzas to be ok, not as good as the ones in Arlington. What really wow me is how big this restaurant is. It is huge w a bar(not full), outdoor seatings, and plenty of tables inside. This is a plus for me. The decorations are very nice. The large wall with graffiti reminds me of downtown LA or Queens in NYC. When you walk in, someone will give you a menu at the door so you can check out all the offerings. Then you can process to the register and order. You will be given a number plate and find a table to your liking. Someone will eventually bring your order to your table. Now for the pizza. The pizza came out not as hot as the ones that I consistently get in Arlington. Not sure why. Maybe all the staffs here are new and still learning. It's still the best pizza place around here and a great addition to Mosaic. I will come back again for sure and see if it will get better read more

Came in with three people on a Friday evening. Not too busy and they have a happy hour. The appetizers were small portioned / just okay. Can probably skip on these and go straight for the pies if it isn't that busy. The pizza itself is tasty. Cheese was as 6 or 7/10 but I thoroughly enjoyed the crust. Good texture, not soggy but bendable to eat a folded bite. They have a lot of combinations and toppings so will come back to try the others. Pretty good pizza. read more

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The pizza was great. We dined on the outside patio and enjoyed people watching. The service was also great.

I goofed and ordered our pizzas at the wrong location. When I showed up to pick them up I realized what I had done. They offered to make them for me at no charge. I wanted to tip them but I did not bring my wallet or card with me. Next time. Their pizza is great and the closest thing to Italian in our area. read more

This pizza is great and thin and even better cold the next day. Had the spinach, goat cheese and pine nut pizza it was amazing. Truly amazing. Then tried the pepperoni which was spicy to me. I don't do spice I'm overly sensitive. I didn't really enjoy the pepperoni at night but it was the perfect breakfast cold the next day. read more

Really good pizza! My son and I were interested in trying the new Mosaic location. We had enjoyed their pizzas in their original Arlington location a few years ago and were hoping for a similar great experience. And they did not disappoint! We both ordered the Pepperoni (one of my favorites). As expected, there was a great balance in flavors. From the dough (which was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside), to the sauce (which was smooth and not acidic), to the health amount of pepperoni on top. True Neapolitan! The only downside is the price. If it was more affordable, I think I would be a regular. read more

The workers her are extremely nice they play some banger music everything is cooked freshed and my waitress marissais great

Went here for dinner, this place offer tables indoors and outside when the weather permits. The restaurant offers alcoholic drinks and non alcoholic. The restaurant offers house made dough with fresh ingredients imported from Italy. I ordered the margherita pizza which comes with buffalo mozzarella, basil and olive oil. Also order the chorizo pizza which comes with spicy Spanish chorizo sausage, thinly-shaved red onions, roasted red pepper and fresh mozzarella. Average pizza start 15.50 and varies on the toppings added. The restaurant also offer panini, salad, pasta and kids menu. The restaurant has parking available. read more

10/10 Would recommend. I love this place and the service is always great. I still can't figure out if the pepperoni pizza is my favorite or the white pizza. read more

Pupatella - Pizza Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I have been to the Ballston location so decided to try this one out. Very new, great pizza and lots of room to enjoy it. We went on a Saturday and the place was not that full. Lots of employees behind the counter and on the floor cleaning tables. The place looked extra clean and we decided to order Margheritas as well as a personalized one for myself. The cashier was attentive but seemed shy which wasn't a big deal just don't expect to be catered to. The food came out pretty quick and the guy who dropped the food asked if we wanted any cheese or pepper which we got right away. We ate pretty quick as we had a sleepy toddler with us and were happy with our visit. read more

I came here this past weekend to try this place out and thought it was pretty good! Their inside seating is great and they have outside seating as well. They serve pizzas, appetizers, sides, drinks and more. The vibe of this restaurant is more relaxed. It's definitely not a fancy type of restaurant. I visited this restaurant on a Sunday around 2 pm and they were not too busy. I enjoyed each pizza my group and I ordered. I ordered the Margherita pizza and fried mozzarella balls. My friends ordered the Pepperoni pizza and the Pesto pizza. The pizzas were done in about 20 min. The mozzarella balls came out about 10 min. I will say the price to me for their pizzas, sides and appetizers are way too pricey. The pizza tasted good, but they were not the best pizzas I've tried. The give you five fried mozzarella balls that are so tiny for almost $7.00. I was so disappointed how expensive it was. The pizzas did come out hot though which was a big plus. The service also needs a lot of work. The two waiters serving us honestly looked like they were not having it that day. They weren't around our table at all unless they came to give us our food. The service could have been a lot better. Overall I have to give this place 3 stars due to the not so great service and the price of the food. I'm not sure if I'll come back to try this place again unless changes are made. read more

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My first time trying food from here and I wanted something different and custom. I wasn't too sure on what I wanted and Antonio kindly suggested toppings and let me say when the pizza came out and I got to try it, it was honestly the most delicious pizza. I am coming back for more, thats for sure. Thanks to Antonio and the kitchen team for making such a perfect and enjoyable pizza. I loved it read more

Pupatella - Pizza Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Paisano, no good. Pizza is the closest you can get to genuine Italian pizza but too many problems for the price. 1) 90 bucks for 3 pizza, a round of arancini and fried mozzarella and soda. 2) You asking me to pay a tip for service before receiving the service (min on the machine is 18%) 3) Price is too high for me standing in line to order at the register. If I ran out of my drink while I'm eating I have to get up and go pay at the register again. In the middle of my meal. Happened today. You can't possibly ask for that. 4) Pizza is the closest to genuine Italian pizza but lacks EVO. Tomato lacks San Marzano taste. They're smaller than a Neapolitan pizza in Italy but you charge more than twice. Rest of the menu is 100% American food. Arancini are such simple recipes I can't even. 5) We got there at 11:30, our 3 pizza arrived 30 MINUTES LATER and only 3 tables had customers. The runner brought the pizza to another table that just literally arrived. Can't you see they just sat down? So I had to chase him to get those pizza to our table. 6) I've been many times at your other location and I thought you'd make a real restaurant at this bigger place but I guess not. Paisà I wrote so much because you could make your place so good and serve TOP food but the only thing top is the price. Again asking for the tip to pay your staff before I even speak to a runner it's just plain disrespectful, you know that because every other review mentions it. Please don't ask me to email you like you did with other reviews, the review is pretty thorough. read more

Pupatella - Pizza Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Pupatella is a great spot for a Neapolitan slice! I've had take out from the Arlington location several times but this was my first time in the Mosaic location. The restaraunt is quite spacious with indoor and outdoor tables and has a great retro feel. The servers were very attentive and our food took a little bit of time however it was extremely fresh! We ordered an appetizer and two pizzas for 3 people and that was a good amount for us. They have several options for vegetarians which is great for my family and we really enjoyed the pizzas we ordered. The white spinach pizza and the red tomato artichoke. The Brussels sprouts were also tasty definitely recommend if you like them! Will definitely be coming back and would recommend for anyone looking for a sit down spot for a slice! read more

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We got delivery with DD. A bit cold so tossed that dude in a preheated oven. We anticipated that scenario. The pizza was terrific! Nice thin crust. Pepperoni and sausage! Provolone cheese (option) very good. Tell them to NOT CUT pizza. Travels better. Hade 1/4 left over. 425 in toaster oven for 10 min. OMG! read more

The pizza here was simply ok. The service was efficient and the arancini was cooked to perfection but the pizza their pride and joy was just mediocre. The dough was a tad too squishy for my liking despite their fancy oven. The toppings were perfectly fine but a pizza only has a few things it's being carried on, the toppings, the sauce and the dough. If one of those three things are off then the pizza fails to succeed. Sadly this pizza went 2/3 in its components. Just leave the dough in the oven for a tad bit longer in the future. read more

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BEWARE STAY AWAY Absolutely horrible; waited 15 minutes to be seated. For the first 15 minutes, no one showed up at our table; then we ordered and waited an hour, but the food never arrived. THERE WAS NO MANAGER AND OUR WAITRESS DISAPPEARED FOR ALMOST 45 minutes read more

Pupatella opened up in the mosaic district and I went with my son and husband on a Sunday afternoon! The line was super super long, and it's basically you seat yourself whenever a table opens up. You'll order whatever you want to order (we ordered a preset pizza on the menu). Mine came with mushrooms and red sauce (I modified the preset pizza). My husband ordered the chorizo pizza, and we also got a side of meatballs. The two pizzas were both okay. It was super soggy and flopped when you picked it up. So I had to eat it with a fork and knife and cut some pieces off. My husband enjoyed the chorizo one! I didn't try it, but he said that it was decent. The meatballs were super soft and tender. I definitely liked the meatballs out of the 3 things we ordered. If you ask me, would I go again? Probably if I'm craving pizza and if I'm in the area and would want to pay a lot of money for pizza! It was extremely packed (both indoors and outdoors) and I was waiting for a table for a while. Staff was extremely sweet, though! read more

We went for a local elementary school fundraising. The pizzas were good just pricey. The service was a little slow, maybe because it was a Thursday dinner. If you want to sit outside, you have to be seated but indoor is first come first serve. read more

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Pizzas I ordered for pickup took nearly 20 more than the quoted time. Observed people who simply ordered at the cashier get their pizzas before I did, whereas I had place my order online nearly 50 minutes before- no biggie. However, what could not be forgiven was the clear gap in quality at this new location vs other puppatella locations. Crust was droopy / soggy and quite bland (perhaps missing some salt?). Clearly missing the Neapolitan distinct combination of crisp crust and contrasting chewiness. See pictures attached for photo evidence. read more

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We were very disappointed of the food here. My fiance is from NY so it's challenging to find good pizza here in the DMV. The presentation of the food for starters was horrendous as you can see and there wasn't much flavor. The bruscetta was just cherry tomatoes dumped onto 2 pieces of bread, the aranccini balls were just thrown in the bag unwrapped, both pizzas were very doughy and tasted under cooked and the arugula was just piled/pressed on top. We also moticed the cheese was "squeeky" while chewing. All of our food was also warm at best. We live across the street from the restaurant so food not being hot was of an unpleasant surprise. For the future: I hope this place can pull it together. A better presentation of food, longer baking time and a tad more flavor will do the trick! Besides the food, the place looks amazing! read more

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Do not order delivery from this location unless not eating is an okay outcome for you. Placed a door dash order. Was told your order is on its way. Cool. 45 minutes later I get a call from the delivery driver who was at the restaurant and was told they didn't have our order. I called the restaurant and was told that because they were out of Brussels sprouts, instead of contacting us or simply removing the Brussels sprouts from the order, they opted to just not make any of it at all and not contact us either. So now we're starving and dinner-less. Would be 1 star except the pizza is good, though no better than what you would experience at another location. read more

Would give 3.5 if I could. The ingredients are fresh and you can taste it. And the appetizers are fantastic (arancini, panzarotto, and mozzarella bites). The side salad was pretty bland and the arugula wasn't great so I wouldn't get that again. The pizza was very good, but I don't get all the hype... I've had better Neapolitan pizza at 2 Amy's and Crust. The sauce and cheese were excellent and made for a nice bite and the crust had nice flavor and texture, although there was no crisp on the bottom, it was just soggy unfortunately. The reason I didn't give 4 stars is because the service was seriously lacking - there were only 3 other families/couples in the restaurant and yet we couldn't get anyone to refill our water, clear dirty plates, etc. Also it was very expensive. We had a small side salad, the Frittura Sampler, and 4 pizzas with no drinks and it was $90 plus tip. I'm not saying we won't go back... because it was good. And it's convenient to have a good pizza spot in mosaic - but it won't be a regular spot for us. read more

I really want to like Pupatella off the area loving it, but can't and it's not for me. At the very beginning of the pandemic we tried Pupatella to-go and it was extremely soggy which we chalked up to getting take out and letting it steam in the box; after today's visit eating it fresh there seems like the sogginess is inherent no matter which way you have it. To their credit they do say their dough is thin, but personal preference I like some semblance of crust on the bottom and Pupatella has none. We had the bruschetta, margherita DOC, and a BYO w/ sausage and mushrooms; to their credit their ingredients are excellent and taste fresh. Also the end part of the crust is super good, just wish the undercarriage had some substance. The bruschetta was pretty disappointing, can make a better one at home. Also to management, please stop asking for a tip before I even get service. I tipped 19% on my order before getting any service and all I got was water delivered once and walking pizzas 10 feet to my table, never even got a refill on my water. I don't want to be a total Karen, but really bad norm from the pandemic asking for a tip before service is even received. Gave Pupatella two tries, but not for me, won't be back. Give me Emmy Squared's crispy crust over this any day. read more

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Kathy our server couldn't have been nicer and efficient . My grandson was having a hard time waiting and she was so nice and got his drink and bread to make it easier for him to wait for his Pizza . Wish all sever can have her understanding with children when out to eat . Ten out of ten service ! read more

As neopolitan pizza enthusiasts, my hubby & I were very excited when we found out there was a new neopolitan-style pizza joint nearby. Ordered the panzarotti to start & they were absolutely amazing! Really nicely fried & the filling was divine - great ratio of potato to cheese & ham. We then got the classic margherita. The crust was crispy & chewy. The sauce was fresh & tangy. Overall, a solid pizza! Only critique I'll offer is that while the crust is good, it would be better if it was rolled out slightly thinner (this was a tad thicker than other neopolitan pizzas I've tried). Service is good too, especially for being so new. A lot of the staff are young, but they seem so enthusiastic which we enjoyed. We went on a Saturday evening when it was PACKED but the food still came out in a timely manner. Atmosphere is awesome ‐ the space is really well done & has such a cool feel with plenty of seating available indoor & outdoor. A wonderful addition to Mosaic district & we will certainly be back. read more

Excellent Neapolitan pizza; large salads, and appetizers. Open space for indoor seating; good air circulation. Waiting staffs are excellent. Tentative and bring your order to your table soonest. I will be a repeat customer. Yeah we're still waiting for pizza read more

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The pizza year is outstanding! Very well, priced, ideal for families as well. The quality is apparent, the dough, sauce and toppings are all delicious! I really enjoyed their salads and sides as well. The pizzas are made within minutes and best eaten immediately. Highly recommend it! read more

Jake Garrison the GM reached out promptly and offered a refund/apology but more importantly wanted to make sure improvements were made on the feedback. Things happen and he really made it right. One of the best responses from an establishment I've experienced. I came back for a meal comped and it was much better. 5 stars for that alone, and updated overall to a solid 4 since I can't give increments. Thank you. read more

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FINALLY ITS OPEN!!! Another great food option has finally opened in the Mosaic area. Located in the quieter section, but still close to parking garages and street parking. The space is extremely large so plenty of seating inside and outside. Was immediately greeted at the door and given a paper menu, although I already knew what I was getting...Margherita DOC of course! There was plenty of staff to help out and we got our pizzas relatively quickly. Still same taste and style as the other locations, just much closer now that we have moved out of Arlington. Very excited and can't wait to come back for my favorite pizzas and hoping to try some other items on the menu or beverages read more

I don't know what's going on with the ratings but I'm gonna chalk it to up to popular place opened a new location in a popular place. I've had pupatella in Arlington when I used to live there and it's the same thing honestly so if you like their pizzas you won't be disappointed. Most new places take a while to sort out customer service issues so I'm pretty positive about the mosaic location. I think the Arlington location was overhyped to begin, the pizzas are great but not lose your mind over it great. TLDR: if you like pizzas give them a try. read more