Steak Panini
Near Me.
Shaved steak, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and melted provolone -- pressed on fresh ciabatta in our 800-degree stone oven.
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 Steak & Provolone Panini
Steak & Cheese Panini
Shaved steak, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, melted provolone on ciabatta.
Every Steak & Cheese Panini starts with shaved steak, seared on our flat-top until tender. We layer it with slow-cooked caramelized onions, fire-roasted peppers, and a generous blanket of melted provolone. The whole thing gets pressed on fresh ciabatta in our stone oven until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted through.
Order Steak PaniniWhat Makes It Special
Premium Shaved Steak
Thin-sliced steak, cooked to order on our flat-top for maximum tenderness and flavor.
Caramelized Onions
Slowly cooked until golden and sweet, adding depth and richness to every bite.
Roasted Peppers
Fire-roasted bell peppers that bring a subtle smokiness and natural sweetness.
Aged Provolone
Melted provolone cheese that blankets the steak with creamy, sharp flavor.
Melted Provolone
Aged provolone melted over the steak and toppings, binding everything together with creamy, sharp flavor.
Stone-Oven Ciabatta
Fresh ciabatta bread pressed in our stone oven until the outside is golden and the inside stays soft.
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.
Beyond Panini
Forni is famous for stone-oven panini, but our menu goes much further.
Wood-Fired Pizza
10 signature pizzas baked in our 800-degree stone oven. Affordable and made fresh to order.
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Fresh Salads
Goat Cheese & Spinach, Caesar Salad, Heirloom Caprese. Fresh and generously portioned.
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Starters & Sides
French Fries, Garlic Bread, Tomato Basil Bruschetta. Perfect additions to any order.
View Starters100% Halal Steak Panini -- Premium Shaved Steak, 100% Halal
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.
Steak Panini Delivery & Pickup Near You
Forni serves steak panini lovers across Northern Virginia. Order online for pickup or delivery.
Steak Panini FAQ
Our Steak & Cheese Panini features shaved steak, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and melted provolone, all pressed on fresh ciabatta bread in our stone oven.
The Steak & Cheese panini is competitively priced for the generous portion of premium shaved steak with all the toppings on fresh-baked ciabatta. Check our menu for current pricing.
Yes. You can order online through our website for quick pickup or call us at (703) 485-8313 to place your order by phone.
We use premium shaved steak, sliced thin and cooked to order on our flat-top before being loaded onto ciabatta and pressed in our stone oven. The result is tender, flavorful steak in every bite.
Yes. We also serve the Gyro Panini with slow-roasted gyro meat and house tzatziki, and the Pesto Chicken Panini with grilled chicken, house pesto, and melted mozzarella. All reasonably priced.
Forni is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041. We are easily accessible from Falls Church, Seven Corners, Arlington, Tysons Corner, and the Mosaic District.
We are open 7 days a week. Mon-Thu: 2 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 2 PM - 1 AM, Sunday: 2 PM - 11 PM.
For delivery, check your preferred delivery app for current coverage. You can also order directly from our website for pickup.
The Best Steak Panini Near Falls Church, VA
Finding a steak panini that lives up to the name is harder than it should be. Too many sandwich shops use pre-sliced deli steak, skip the fresh-baked bread, and drown everything in cheap cheese. At Forni Pizza & Sandwich in Falls Church, VA, we took a different approach. Our Steak & Cheese panini is built from scratch with premium shaved steak, and every component is chosen to complement the star ingredient.
Premium Shaved Steak, Not Deli Meat
The foundation of a great steak panini is the steak itself. We use premium steak, shaved thin and cooked to order on our flat-top grill. Shaving the steak creates maximum surface area for caramelization, which means more of those rich, beefy, Maillard-reaction flavors in every bite. This is not pre-cooked steak reheated in a microwave. It is fresh, hot, and seared to order every single time.
Caramelized Onions and Roasted Peppers
Our caramelized onions are cooked low and slow until they turn golden brown and develop a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savory steak. We combine them with fire-roasted bell peppers that add a subtle smokiness and a touch of color. Together, these two toppings create layers of flavor that separate our steak panini from any generic Philly cheesesteak copycat.
Melted Provolone
We chose provolone for its sharp, slightly nutty flavor that melts smoothly without turning greasy. It wraps around the shaved steak and toppings like a blanket, binding everything together with creamy, rich flavor in every bite.
Stone-Oven Pressed on Fresh Ciabatta
The bread matters just as much as the filling. We use fresh ciabatta with an open crumb structure that absorbs the juices from the steak without falling apart. Each panini is pressed in our 800-degree stone oven, which gives the outside a golden, crispy shell while keeping the inside soft and warm. The result is a sandwich with structural integrity — it holds together from the first bite to the last, with no soggy bottom and no crumbling edges.
Why People Search for Steak Panini Near Me
When someone types "steak panini near me" into their phone, they are not looking for a generic sandwich. They want something specific: real steak, quality bread, melted cheese, and toppings that actually complement the meat. They want a sandwich that was assembled with care and pressed to order. That is exactly what we deliver at Forni, every day, seven days a week.
Order Your Steak Panini Today
Forni Pizza & Sandwich is located at 5800 Seminary Rd, Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22041, serving steak panini lovers across Falls Church, Arlington, Seven Corners, Tysons Corner, McLean, Fairfax, and the entire Northern Virginia area. You can order online through our website for quick pickup, call us at (703) 485-8313, or walk in any day of the week. Our Steak & Cheese panini is generously portioned with premium shaved steak and available all day during regular hours. Pair it with our French Fries or a fresh Artisan Berry Smash juice for the full experience.
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