Pizza may be one of the most universally loved foods, especially here in Virginia. Luckily, you don’t have to travel too far to get a good slice around here, especially if you happen to live in Arlington. It’s here you’ll find Pupatella, an amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurant with authentic Neapolitan pizza. In fact, many consider this joint to serve the best pizza in the entire state. Whether you tend to agree or not, you most certainly won’t be disappointed that you tried these pies.

Take a look:

Pupatella is located at 5104 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205.

Teka M./Yelp This is the original location, although you can also find Pupatella’s in Richmond at 1 N Morris St.

As soon as you step inside, you’ll see what makes this pizza joint stand apart from the rest: the bright red wood-burning pizza oven imported from Naples.

Kristine C./Yelp These special oven bricks were crafted using ash from Mt. Vesuvius. This allows for incredible heat retention, which translates into an incredibly hot oven. Most pizzas cook in just one minute.

Featuring hand-made pizza crust topped with the finest ingredients, the menu at Pupatella offers a little something for everyone.

Jodie R./Yelp The dough is exceptional and features only four ingredients: flour, fresh yeast, sea salt, water. The flour is also imported from Italy to ensure authenticity.

If you’re having trouble deciding which pizza to order, the restaurant offers a few of its favorites, including prosciutto, arugula and parmesan…

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…delicious mushroom brie…

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…and a true pizza lover’s favorite, classic pepperoni.

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The menu also features delicious salads and appetizers, such as these lightly fried mozzarella balls.

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If you have somehow managed to save room for dessert, ordering a scoop of the gelato is a must.

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There’s even nutella pizza, a huge hit with the kids.

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When the weather is nice, you’ll love enjoying your pizza al fresco on the charming patio.

PUPATELLA/Facebook Pupatella is open from 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM every day except Monday. The next time you’ve got a craving for pizza, you’ll know the trip to this local spot will be well worth it.

Have you dined at Pupatella recently? If so, we’d love to hear about your experience! For directions and a glimpse at the menu, visit the official website here.

Teka M./Yelp

This is the original location, although you can also find Pupatella’s in Richmond at 1 N Morris St.

Kristine C./Yelp

These special oven bricks were crafted using ash from Mt. Vesuvius. This allows for incredible heat retention, which translates into an incredibly hot oven. Most pizzas cook in just one minute.

Jodie R./Yelp

The dough is exceptional and features only four ingredients: flour, fresh yeast, sea salt, water. The flour is also imported from Italy to ensure authenticity.

Andrew B./Yelp

Sou M./Yelp

Veronica Y./Yelp

Donna W./Yelp

Lhynette C. A./Yelp

Pupatella/Facebook

PUPATELLA/Facebook

Pupatella is open from 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM every day except Monday. The next time you’ve got a craving for pizza, you’ll know the trip to this local spot will be well worth it.

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