Best Pizza on
Columbia Pike
Arlington's Columbia Pike corridor connects directly to Forni -- where 800-degree stone-oven pizza, hand-stretched dough, and premium ingredients deliver what conventional pizza shops cannot.
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.
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.
100% Halal — Every Item, Every Time
Every single item at Forni is 100% Halal. Not a section. Not a special request. The entire kitchen — every protein, every sauce, every topping — meets strict Halal standards.
Order the All Meat pizza, the Gyro Panini, or any specialty pie with complete confidence. Families, mosques, and communities across Northern Virginia trust Forni because there is never a question about what's in the food.
Columbia Pike
Arlington's Pizza
Just Got Better
Columbia Pike is Arlington's most dynamic dining corridor. From Penrose to Douglas Park, the Pike is lined with restaurants representing cuisines from around the world. It is a neighborhood that knows good food -- and expects it. But genuine stone-oven pizza, the kind baked at extreme temperatures with hand-stretched dough, has been conspicuously absent from the corridor.
Forni fills that gap. Located in Falls Church just minutes from the Columbia Pike corridor via Bailey's Crossroads, our 800-degree stone oven produces pizza with the blistered char, chewy interior, and bright toppings that define authentic wood-fired pizza. Columbia Pike residents are making the short trip and discovering a new standard.
Our Story
Beyond Pizza
Our full menu has something for everyone in the family.
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
Frequently Asked
Forni Pizza & Sandwich in Falls Church is just minutes from the Columbia Pike corridor. Our custom-built stone oven reaches 800 degrees, producing authentic wood-fired pizza with hand-stretched dough and fresh ingredients that set us apart from conventional pizza shops on the Pike.
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041, approximately 8-12 minutes from most locations along Columbia Pike. The drive via Walter Reed Drive, George Mason Drive, or Bailey's Crossroads is straightforward.
Yes. For delivery, check your preferred delivery app for current coverage. You can also order online through our website for quick pickup at our Falls Church location.
Yes. Forni is 100% halal. Every ingredient -- from our meats to our dough -- is 100% halal. We proudly serve the diverse Columbia Pike and Arlington community.
We're open 7 days a week. Mon-Thu: 2 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 2 PM - 1 AM, Sunday: 2 PM - 11 PM.
The Best Pizza Near Columbia Pike -- Just Minutes from Arlington
Columbia Pike is one of Arlington's most vibrant corridors. Stretching from the Pentagon area through Penrose, Douglas Park, and Barcroft, the Pike is a lifeline for tens of thousands of Arlington residents who rely on it for commuting, shopping, and dining. The restaurant scene along the corridor is exceptional, reflecting the diverse communities that call Arlington home. But when it comes to genuine stone-oven pizza -- the kind with a blistered, charred crust that comes from extreme heat -- the Pike has long lacked a standout option.
800 Degrees Makes the Difference
Most pizza shops along Columbia Pike and throughout Arlington use conventional ovens that top out at 500 degrees. At that temperature, a pizza takes 10-15 minutes to bake. The crust dries out, the cheese overcooks, and the toppings lose their brightness. Forni's stone oven operates at 800 degrees, baking each pizza in under three minutes. The result is a fundamentally different product: a crust with rapid air pockets, leopard-spotted char, and a chewy interior that conventional ovens simply cannot produce.
Easy Access from Columbia Pike
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041, accessible from Columbia Pike via several quick routes. From Penrose or Douglas Park, the drive takes about 8-10 minutes via George Mason Drive or Walter Reed Drive through Bailey's Crossroads. From Barcroft, Four Mile Run Drive connects to Seminary Road in under 10 minutes. The proximity makes Forni a natural extension of the Columbia Pike dining scene.
We are open seven days a week: Mon-Thu: 2 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 2 PM - 1 AM, and Sunday: 2 PM - 11 PM. Online ordering is available through our website for fast pickup. For delivery, check your preferred delivery app for current coverage in your area.
100% Halal, Always Fresh
Columbia Pike's diverse community includes a significant Muslim population, and Forni is proud to be 100% halal. Every protein, every ingredient, and every preparation step meets halal standards. Our dough is hand-stretched fresh daily, and our 10 signature pizzas range from the classic Margherita to the loaded All Meat. Beyond pizza, our artisan paninis, fresh salads, and starters provide a complete menu for families, groups, and solo diners coming from anywhere along the Pike.
Visit Forni
Ready for the best pizza
near Columbia Pike?
Order online for pickup or give us a call. Open seven days a week, just minutes from Arlington's Columbia Pike.