Italian Restaurant
Falls Church, VA.
Neapolitan heritage meets an 800-degree stone oven. Forni brings authentic Italian flavors to Falls Church with hand-stretched dough, imported ingredients, and recipes built on tradition.
The Oven
800 degrees changes everything.
A regular oven tops out around 500. Ours hits 800. At that temperature, the crust blisters in minutes — leopard-spotted char on the outside, soft and airy inside. The cheese bubbles and caramelizes. The toppings roast instead of steam.
Each pizza goes into the stone oven by hand, gets rotated by hand, and comes out when it's right. That's what wood-fired means.
100% Halal -- Every Item, Every Time
Every single item at Forni is 100% Halal. The entire kitchen meets strict Halal standards. Italian heritage, halal integrity.
Why Forni for Italian
In Naples, pizza is not fast food. It is a craft with centuries of history behind it. Forni carries that same philosophy to Falls Church. Our stone oven replicates the extreme heat of a traditional Neapolitan forno, and our dough goes through a slow fermentation process that develops depth and character in every bite.
We source mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan that meet the standards of Italian cooking. Our basil is fresh, our olive oil is extra-virgin, and our tomato sauce follows the San Marzano tradition. The result is pizza that tastes like it belongs in a trattoria along the Amalfi Coast.
Neapolitan Heritage
Our recipes and techniques trace back to the pizzerias of Naples. Stone-oven baking, hand-stretched dough, and San Marzano-style tomato sauce.
Stone Oven, 800 Degrees
A custom-built oven that produces the blistered char, soft interior, and crisp cornicione that define authentic Italian pizza.
Fresh Daily Ingredients
Dough made from scratch every morning. Mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, fresh basil, and premium olive oil sourced for quality.
Classic Italian Menu
Margherita, Marinara, Caprese, bruschetta, Garlic Bread, and ciabatta paninis. Every item honors Italian cooking fundamentals.
Handmade, Not Factory
Every pizza is shaped by hand to order. No pre-formed crusts, no frozen dough, no shortcuts.
Rooted in Italian Tradition
In Italy, the forno (oven) is the centerpiece of the kitchen. Forni takes its name from this tradition. Our stone oven replicates the extreme heat of a traditional Neapolitan oven, and our dough goes through a slow fermentation process that develops complex flavors you can taste in every bite.
The result is pizza that tastes like it belongs in a trattoria along the Amalfi Coast -- right here in Falls Church, Virginia.
Our StoryItalian Dining for All of NoVA
Forni serves Italian food lovers across Falls Church and Northern Virginia.
Beyond Pizza
Italian-inspired dishes for every appetite.
Artisan Panini
- Gyro Panini
- Pesto Chicken Panini
- Chicken & Cheese Panini
- Steak & Cheese Panini
- Tuna Panini
Fresh Salads
- Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Caprese Salad
Starters & Juices
- French Fries
- Garlic Bread
- Berry Smash
- Kiwi Twist
- Avocado Nut
- Royal Juice
- Mango Breeze
The Dough
48 hours of slow fermentation
Our dough ferments for two full days before it touches the oven. The long, cold rise develops a complex, slightly tangy flavor with an open crumb structure you can't get from a shortcut. Hand-stretched to order — never rolled, never frozen.
Fired at 800 degrees
Intense heat blisters the crust in minutes. Leopard-spotted char outside, soft and airy inside. No conveyor belt — each pie is rotated by hand.
Frequently Asked
Yes. Forni draws directly from Neapolitan traditions. We use a custom-built stone oven that reaches 800 degrees, hand-stretch our dough daily, and source premium Italian-style ingredients. Our recipes are rooted in the same techniques used in pizzerias across Southern Italy.
Our menu features 10 signature wood-fired pizzas including Margherita, Marinara, and Four Cheese, plus artisan paninis like Pesto Chicken and Steak & Cheese. We also serve Heirloom Caprese, Tomato Basil Bruschetta, and Garlic Bread.
The stone oven. Most Italian restaurants in the area use conventional ovens. Forni's 800-degree stone oven produces a crust with the leopard-spotted char, soft interior, and crisp edge that defines authentic Neapolitan pizza. Combined with fresh daily dough and premium ingredients, the result is unmistakably Italian.
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041. We're centrally positioned in Falls Church, with easy access from Seven Corners, Arlington, Tysons Corner, and McLean.
Yes. You can order online through our website for quick pickup. For delivery, check your preferred delivery app for current coverage in your area.
We're open 7 days a week. Mon-Thu: 2 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 2 PM - 1 AM, Sunday: 2 PM - 11 PM.
Absolutely. Several of our pizzas are vegetarian, including the Margherita, Bianca, Mediterranean, Pesto, and Marinara. Our salads and bruschetta are also vegetarian-friendly.
Yes. Forni is very family-friendly with spacious seating and a welcoming atmosphere. We have a kids menu with Chicken Tenders & Fries, and our pizza is always a hit with children.
Authentic Italian Restaurant in Falls Church, VA
Falls Church has become one of Northern Virginia's most exciting dining neighborhoods, and finding a genuine Italian restaurant here that respects the Old World traditions while using the best local ingredients has long been a priority for residents. Forni Pizza & Sandwich fills that role with a menu grounded in Neapolitan principles, a custom-built stone oven, and a deep commitment to doing Italian food the right way.
The Stone Oven: Heart of Italian Baking
In Italy, the forno (oven) is the centerpiece of the kitchen. Forni takes its name from this tradition, and our stone oven is the foundation of everything we serve. Reaching 800 degrees, it produces the kind of intense, radiant heat that conventional ovens simply cannot replicate. At these temperatures, pizza bakes in minutes. The crust develops a signature leopard-spotted char on the bottom, stays soft and pillowy in the center, and forms the raised, airy cornicione along the edge that marks authentic Neapolitan style.
This is the same baking method used by pizzaiolos in Naples, Sorrento, and across Southern Italy for generations. The extreme heat locks in moisture, caramelizes toppings, and creates a flavor profile that a standard oven at 450 degrees simply cannot produce. When you bite into a Forni pizza, you taste the difference immediately.
Ingredients That Honor Italian Standards
Italian cooking is built on ingredient quality, not complexity. A great Margherita pizza needs only four things: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. But each of those four ingredients must be exceptional. At Forni, our tomato sauce follows the San Marzano tradition for its balanced sweetness and acidity. Our mozzarella is fresh and creamy. Our basil is aromatic and green. Our extra-virgin olive oil adds richness without heaviness. The same philosophy applies across the menu, from the ricotta and parmesan in our Four Cheese Pizza to the goat cheese medallions in our Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad.
A Menu Built on Italian Foundations
Forni's menu reads like a guided tour through Italian cooking staples. Our Margherita represents the purest expression of Neapolitan pizza. The Marinara, with its simple combination of tomato, oregano, and garlic, is one of the oldest pizza recipes in existence. Our Heirloom Caprese Salad pairs burrata with tomatoes and aged balsamic reduction. The Tomato Basil Bruschetta features wood-fired crostini with marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil. Garlic Bread come straight from the stone oven, tossed in garlic herb butter. And our artisan paninis are pressed on fresh ciabatta, a classic Italian bread.
Italian Dining in the Heart of Falls Church
Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Forni is convenient for families, couples, and groups across Northern Virginia. We serve diners from Arlington, Tysons Corner, McLean, Fairfax, Seven Corners, Merrifield, the Mosaic District, Vienna, Annandale, and Dunn Loring. Open seven days a week, Forni offers dine-in, takeout, and online ordering. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a focus on the food and the experience of sharing a meal with the people who matter most to you. For Italian food in Falls Church that respects tradition and delivers on flavor, Forni is the destination.
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Authentic Italian Food
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Order online for pickup or call us directly. Open seven days a week.