I was so excited to try a slice of the Northern Virginia famous, Rai's Pizza! Chewy, bubbly crust, light on the cheese, and yummy greasy toppings that kind of slide off. It felt like a slice of pizza I would eat on the Jersey shore. Nostalgic and fun. I can see why people lov eit. read more

If you've read my reviews you know I'm a Jersey girl pizza snob and verrry critical of what is defined as "good" pizza and I must say that Rai's pizza received the "this is pretty good" pizza from me! A regular cheese pie is my go to bc if you can't make the original the right way then I want to try nothing else in your pizza establishment ... that cheese pie is either going to make you or break you and Rai's definitely passed the test. read more

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Ordered 2 pizzas and the 72hr wings for dinner $70 with tip for a 6pm pickup time. Picked it up just before 6 and the boxes werent even warm, wonder how long they were sitting there. Ordered the GWB and Everything but the Kitchen Sink XL pizzas, and the $9 order for 5 bone-in wings all well done or extra crispy. 1 of the wings was still red in the middle, and the pizzas were no means "well-done". The kitchen sink pizza was missing spinach, and for some reason errant fries ended up with our wings...so there must have just been a pile of extraneous fried food and they scooped our 5 wings into a container. This was the first time ordering their food, and will very likely be the last. If you are willing to take the risk and order from here, just arrive so early to get your food as warm as possible. read more

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We think their pizza is great. Normally get the Pigs Fly. They do not skimp on toppings. Very good crust. Wings are also really good. The only minus is the ranch seems ever so slightly off sometimes. But overall, great. A solid choice for a pie. read more

We decided to try since my friend swears the pizza is good. She's a fan of the cheese pizza. We did take out for our first try. Ordered flying pig pizza, Philly cheese steak, and fettuccine alfredo. Pros: 1. Food ordered tasted fine. 2. Didn't wait too long (3-5 minutes) after estimated time of pick up. Cons: 1. Didn't want to build a pizza because it cost $2 for each topping. Add it up and it cost more than the already built pizzas listed. 2. I didn't get everything I requested on the cheesesteak, it was missing lettuce and tomatoes. 3. Fettuccine alfredo portion size was small comparable to a kid size portion. Would I go back? Maybe (if) nearby. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Got takeout - steak & cheese sub w/ provolone & wizz and fries. Delicious! A bit expensive, but I guess everything is these days. Can't attest to anything else on the menu....yet, but I am anxious to try more. There was a pretty big crowd there on a Saturday afternoon, so I'm assuming their food is pretty well-liked. read more

Burnt pizza, delivered room temp, and chewy. Not what I expected from here. My jaw hurts from eating it...

A pizza place should know to cook a pizza thoroughly before sending it off for delivery. if I wanted to get a frozen pizza and defrost it, I would go to the grocery store. Spending $30 for a pizza that I need to stick in the oven because it is undercooked not just cold. Is not what you want from a pizza shop. Especially when you have meat products as toppings read more

Rai's Pizza - Pizza arrived seriously, undercooked, and unsafe to eat with meat toppings. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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When Rai's first came on the radar with their Facebook fame, their large Philly cheesesteak would be a challenge for me and my wife to finish together. The roll was soft and flavorful and the meat and toppings could barely be contained. Tonight when we ordered a large, it was on a roll barely 9 inches long, and looked like a regular sub roll I could buy at Giant. The meat looked like the equivalent of 2 ice cream scoops. After we finished we had to find something else to eat because we were still hungry, even after finishing the fries that came with it. Despite the quantity, the taste of the steak was still good, but not anything close to being worth $25. read more

RAI'S CHEESESTEAK (sml) is 1.4 miles from my house. When my DoorDash delivery arrived, the inner box was all sweaty with moisture and my fries were limp and cold. My cheesesteak was also cold. Being someone from Philly, RAI'S CHEESESTEAK (sml) needs to stop claiming that their sandwich is authentic. Not even close. Sorry for the negative review, but consumers need to know. read more

Excellent attentive service. Delicious food! Delicious chewy crust, quality ingredients! We drive out to Sterling for their delicious foods! Lots of toppings from plant based proteins and beef pepperoni options. You can create your own pie or choose one of their combinations. Yum yum yum! If you're in the mood to eat right there, you can sit at small seating area or go next door to the pour house and watch TV on one of their many televisions and chat with the awesome wait staff. Next door has lots of seating. I recommend eating there because you won't want to wait to eat their tasty foods! read more

The pizza here is literally trash, frozen pizza tastes better!! They should rename to Rai's Sub because the pizza is horrible. However the steak and cheese is really good but overpriced for such a small sub I got the large thinking it was huge but 22.95 it fell short! I may reorder the steak and cheese if I'm craving one but I do feel like it's a ripe off! read more

Philly egg rolls were pretty good but I received the wrong pizza (cheese instead of Margherita). Like most cheese pizzas, it wasn't anything to rave about. I was disappointed that when I contacted them about the mistake in the order, I never received a response :/ read more

Rai's Pizza - Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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I drove 40 minutes to try this place, and I wish I didn't, because I became obsessed with this place. I've been to philly and tried their sandwiches, and this place is by far better than the cheesesteaks at philly! I hate to admit how frequently I now drive 40 minutes (each way) to grab these cheesesteaks. I always had a great experience and it's always been worth the drive. Only tip I would add is order online if you have the chance, when we ordered in person for the first time it took forever to get our order. I saw a few Facebook reviews that some people had the same experience with long wait times. But honestly the wait is super worth it, never had anything to complain about. + Big parking lot + Great Staff Service + Delicious and Fun to Eat + No more driving hours to Philly for a cheesesteak sandwich, plus I can get one better at Rai's near me :D read more

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If you're craving GOOD NY style Pizza, this is the place to hit!! Great crust, crispy, foldable "NYers know that's a must", good chew to it, the sauce is delicious great tomato flavor, and the cheese is good, not oily! If I had one complaint, it would be that each topping is an extra $2.00 fee, so if you add peppers it's $2 the same for sausage, doesn't make sense, but that's me. Great pizza, you must try. I took off one star for the topping charges. read more

Rai's Pizza - 14" NY STYLE Pizza with sausage and banana peppers - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I ordered online through the Rais app, a pizza, pasta, and a chicken cheesesteak, adding mayo and peppers. On their app it does not state that the chicken Philly (and you can only order the small option for some reason) comes with lettuce and tomatoes. There's also no way to select or deselect Lettuce and tomatoes. When I got my food, it was with lettuce and tomatoes, which is not part of the item description, nor on the receipt that I have that shows I only ordered mayo and peppers. I sent a complaint through their app and received a call back from, I guess someone named Basil, who Agreed to refund the cost of my chicken cheesesteak, but in the same conversation, blame me as a customer for selecting lettuce and tomatoes. I sent him a screenshot of what I, as a customer, sees and lettuce and tomatoes are not listed. He sent me what he sees as the owner or an employee which automatically has lettuce and tomatoes listed. He did not understand me explaining to him that there's an issue with the system or his app. I, myself am a restaurant manager. Instead of just refunding and apologizing, he refunded, but did not apologize and also blamed me for entering and lettuce tomatoes on my sandwich which I did not do. I already informed him during my conversation that I really didn't want the refund and that I was just cool with not patronizing his store anymore based upon the conversation I had with him. I will not go to any of the locations. They have expanded and they have Downgraded in quality as much as they expanded their business. They should've stopped at the one location and the pour house but they expanded and the quality has deteriorated. Also the pizza I ordered was missing the bell peppers but I guess that is also my fault. read more

Rai's Pizza - No lettuce or tomatoes listed under the chicken philly - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Rai's is not only known for its delicious pizzas and cheesesteaks but also for the outstanding service and the incredible vibe that it offers. The staff is incredibly friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure that every customer feels welcome and well taken care of. Their genuine dedication to providing excellent service is truly commendable. What truly sets Rai's Pizza apart, however, is the couple who own it. They are without a doubt the hardest working individuals I've ever seen. Not only do they pour their hearts and souls into creating amazing food. but they also give back to the community and help so many people. Their passion and HARD WORK for what they do is truly inspiring and it shows in every aspect of their business. You'll not only enjoy a delicious meal but also support a business that truly makes a positive difference in the community. read more

Honestly, I was a little hesitant in trying out Rai's Pizza, but so glad that I did! The hubs found this place to offer NY-style pizza, as well as being known for their cheesesteaks. We decided to check them out on a weekend for an early lunch. We ordered: +a slice of the O.G. - cheese pizza with red sauce and mozzarella cheese +a Cheesesteak - with shaved ribeye, onions, and opted for both the Whiz and the provolone with mayo The cheese slice had a nice thin crust, and it was super cheesy! The cheesesteak was juicy and generously filled with tender shaved ribeye; loved that they didn't skimp out on the Whiz! The bread could have been better, but I think that's more of a preference. We were also fortunate to arrive when they were just getting a new cheese pie out of the oven - yay! I'd love to try out different toppings and possibly their daily specials, like the chicken parm sub. Staff were friendly and welcoming! There is limited seating inside, and there are some tables outside for those who want al fresco dining. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot! +good cheese slice +tasty cheesesteaks +friendly staff +plenty of parking in the plaza lot read more

Dear Rai's Pizza I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration with my recent pizza delivery order from your restaurant On 12/17/24 (last night) I placed an order through your website for a cheese pizza to be delivered to the Labor and Delivery Unit at Reston Hospital. Unfortunately, the pizza never arrived. I understand the mistakes can happen, but I would appreciate if you could look into this matter and provide a suitable solution. I would like to request a full refund. Order #IHBrnI8R7JCk Please let me know how you plan to resolve this issue. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards, Rodrigo S. read more

I was just driving by Rai's pizza today and decided to stop in and try them. Oh man, this is awesome New York Style pizza! I ordered a slice with bacon and sweet sausage toppings and I got a huge slice of pizza which was very delicious? I should have ordered a whole pizza for $14, because $6 for a slice is pretty steep for a slice, but in my opinion well worth it because it's so large! Keep up the great work! I'll be back to try more soon! read more

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Rai's pizza Ashburn needs a new makeover in customer service and food service. I've gone here plenty of times when they opened and it has gone downhill. I hope management sees this so they can act. They have two workers managing orders and it's a terrible system. The cook who made our food looked like a kid and did not even know how to add cheese whiz to my cheesesteak. Didn't make sense and this was a bad experience, and to be honest, my last. read more

Rai's is okay. Not bad, not great, just okay. I always do takeout and the pizza is always soggy by the time I get home -- which isn't that far. I never have that problem with the other pizza places I get takeout from. Maybe it would be better if I ate in, but the decor/ambiance isn't anything to write home about, so there's nothing I want to stay for. The pizza tastes okay, but soggy crust is a big turnoff for me. The service is spotty at best. You often have to wait way too long to place a takeout order, even when the place is relatively empty. I also think it's a bit pricey for what's in the box. There are other places near my home I'd rather spend my money. read more

Still the best Philly cheesesteak around NOVA.. I go here only for cheesesteak but pizza must be great too! read more

Rai's Pizza - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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All meat pizza. (When pigs fly all meat.....) It was delicious. Everything was made with perfection and with love. A coworker and I stopped here. He's been here before and was referred by another coworker to this place then he introduced it to me. I gave it a try and I'm glad I did. They even had my favorite drink here. (Dr.Brown CREAM SODA) yum yum yum! Made my day to have great food and fantastic soda pop. What a great place to eat at. When we came they had some construction going on. I think they were remodeling and expanding the restaurant. I think since the food is fantastic the place is getting bigger due to how many people love it. I think they were going to open a bar there too, but I'm not sure on that but I think I heard one of the employees mention that. Other than all that, if I'm ever In the area again I will definitely stop here again. Thank you for a wonderful tasty experience. read more

Rai's Pizza - Meat pizza - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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After having seen mostly good reviews of Rai's Pizza for pizza and subs we drove 30+ minutes tonight to get 2 steak and cheese subs (one for my husband and one for my son) and I ordered their white pizza . My husband, I believe will be posting about his sub also. All I can say is that I was sorely disappointed with the pizza. The crust wasn't bad but the pizza had no flavor and barely any cheese. I didn't see any evidence or taste any garlic or oregano. And there was barely any cheese on the pizza. See menu for the pizza description, then a slice of the pizza, (this was typical of every slice-- the cheese that was on the pizza was a minimum of 3 inches inside of the crust. This was from a large. ) We spent 65$ plus tip on our carry out order. Definitely NOT worth the drive or money; the frozen white pizza from the grocery store has more flavor. One star is generous, I really wouldn't give it any stars. read more

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The pizza is pretty tasty. Crust is on point and they don't overdo it with the sauce. You can get multiple sizes (you can't at some of the pizza places in NoVa) and they have some good variety of specialty pies. It's a newer space, with the pour house next door. Good atmosphere, tons of TVs. Probably great for Sunday football read more

As shown, pizza has almost zero toppings. Flavor was bland and the pizza was packed with zero care. This place keeps getting worse and worse. Add in that their prices are ridiculous, i see no reason in ever going back. read more

Rai's Pizza - 18" pizza - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Extremely disappointed... came thru on a Sunday for a quick bite with the family, and had to wait 3-5 business days for our wings. The worst part is that we ordered rail drinks, and got the most expensive cups of sour mix ever. I definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

Great job! Good food and I'm excited for this local joint. Service is good and I'll be back read more

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We had to give this place a try with all the hype around it! It was definitely worth it. I ordered the night before and showed up a little after pick up time. Everything was ready so I didn't have to wait around for it. We tried the cheesesteak, pizza egg rolls, and xangos. The cheesesteak was HUGE. We split 1 and it was very meaty. I know the lettuce looks unappealing but that's on me, I added the optional lettuce! The cheese whiz is definitely the way to go. The pizza egg rolls were really good, it comes with 2 large egg rolls along with marinara sauce. The xangos was okay, it tasted like just straight up cream cheese in an egg roll. I wish there was caramel or something along with it. The menu says it comes with chocolate chips but we didn't have any in ours. I will say that it was delicious, a tad over price but again, probably worth it for the size. It's definitely worth a try if you're curious and decide for yourself. read more

Rai's Pizza - Cheesesteak Sub - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Came in around 4 pm during a weekday ordered two cheesesteaks and a 14 inch pizza. Wait time was only about 20 minutes, pretty average. The front staff was very kind and pleasant despite being busy. We decided to get two different kinds of cheesesteaks for a real taste test. cheesesteak 1 - we went for a more "philly" style no toppings besides cheese wiz, onions, and mushrooms. To my surprise the actual meat was seasoned and flavorful. The wiz was wowwwww amazing. The sub is pretty huge so the price didn't bother me much. It can definitely feed two people. The bread held up pretty well but I still needed a fork at the end because there is so much meat WHICH is not a bad thing. cheesesteak 2 - for this one we went all in. Onion, mushrooms, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and provolone cheese. Verdict? The same, AMAZING! Meat seasoned but not overpowered by the toppings. They did not skimp on the toppings it was the perfect amount for the size of the sub. This one I def needed a fork and yet the bread still did well lol. I do wish the tomatoes were stuffed in the sand which in stead of just on top so they wouldn't slip out when you bite. Pizza - we just wanted to try the pizza so we didn't get anything fancy. We got a 14 inch which was a lot bigger than we thought. Half cheese and half pepperoni. Cheese pull was there, sauce taste was great. I enjoy a thinner pizza so this pizza met all my needs so it's a win as well. Overall I enjoyed everything we got, can't want to come back for more! read more

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Falsely advertises delivery and then does not deliver your order. Will not bother again.

I don't know why I just discovered this place, since I'm not too far from here. But kudos to an amazing nurse Becca who trained a new nurse (me) many moons ago at the hospital and helped me discover some of the great culinary gems of NOVA. When I saw her post of FB that she was eating her 1. I was like come say hello, and 2. how was the food. She gave it a two thumbs up so I knew I had to give this a go, since she hasn't steered me wrong. Oh my gosh the cheesteak with whiz, was a nice surprise since its not common here. The cheesesteaks are huge so unless you're really hungry or a growing teenager I'd recommending sharing. So tasty and they piled on the meat! A bit pricer than your average place but this place isn't average and their portions aren't average either. We also ordered a pizza which was excellent!! The waits can be a bit long especially during the weekend which is when we've been here but so worth it!! We've been back a few times it was that good!! Its sort of tucked towards the back of the building but trust me when you see the number of cars and people that are there its reassuring. read more

Read so many great things about the cheesesteak I had to try it for myself. It totally lived up to the hype. I had mine with Wiz. Friendly peeps. We ate inside. read more

Rai's Pizza - Cheesesteak Sub with Wiz, fries and ranch dressing - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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This place used to good and now it sucks. The BLT is hella gross. We had to just throw it away. And $60 for two sandwiches? Gag read more

Rai's Pizza - The food used to be good but it really taken a nose dive. The bacon on this BLT looks diseased. It's all fat and just super floppy.. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Nothing special. Don't know what all the hype is about. Mediocre food and prices are on the high side.

Tried a 14" pizza with red sauce and sausage. Ordered on the phone and it was ready for pickup in 20 minutes. The crust was perfect. Well-done, the way they do it in Brooklyn. It had its own flavor, which a good crust should have. The tomato sauce was tasty. Not too acidic or sweet. The sausage was also extremely tasty and not dried out. I could tell the mozzarella cheese was quality because it was not oily after cooking. It didn't have much flavor, though. I like the cheese to have its own distinguishable taste. All in all a great NY style pizza. Will go back if I'm in the Sterling area. read more

This place is in my top 5 best pizza joints in NOVA. I can't say they're my #1 but they're close. Slice was huge! 1 slice and a soda is all you'll need for a perfect lunch at $6 and I believe that's a great deal. Love what they're all about. The owner Basil seems like a really good dude and his staff is super friendly. I'll be back for sure to try out more food. Like the vibe inside too, super chill and really reminds me a legit NY pizza parlor 21st century style. read more

Rai's Pizza - Front door on the west side of the building. Stinks you can't see them from 7 but trust me it's worth the investigation. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Nice local pub.... Decent selection of beers and spirits, Dante is friendly and professional, gotta love a bartender who remembers your name. Try the pies, wings and Trash Can nachos ... Every night is Industrial nite after 10.... Happy hour prices on apps and drinks..... read more

Ambience good and food menu plentiful. Good place for after work drinks - staff friendly