Pupatella - Arlington

This restaurant serves the most authentic Italian pizza I have tasted in the area. The crust is charred by a real firepit and topped with fresh ingredients. These pizzas are not your typical salty, greasy, and dry ones. They are baked to perfection with simple but well-seasoned and juicy ingredients. The pizzas taste even better when dining in, as they are delicately baked. They offer a good selection of wines and I enjoyed the Italian vibe in the dining area.

The initial impression of the exterior decor was impressive. The addition of a yellow Fiat as a mascot was a nice touch. However, the quality of their pizza did not meet the same standard as their decor. The Margherita pizza was decent, but the truffle mushroom pizza was disappointing. The mushrooms seemed old and had a strong vinegary taste that was off-putting. Additionally, the mushrooms were quite slimy. The scent of truffle oil was overpowering, and the cream sauce was overly salty, resulting in a very salty overall pizza. It seems that the pizza I selected may not have been their best option.

The pizza was excellent. We shared two pizzas and an appetizer, and still had plenty to take home. The wine pairings were great too. The outdoor seating area was adorable. The staff was well-informed about the pizza ingredients, which demonstrates their expertise in their product.

When you visit after moving 2000 miles away, it?s one of those places you get excited to visit. The sausage arancini has a wonderfully salty, crispy crust with a gooey center. It?s seriously hard to go wrong. The margherita pizza is simple and delicious. The onion tart pizza is surprisingly sweet and savory with the caramelized onions and bacon atop a tender crust and Gruyère cheese.

Looking for Neapolitan pizza? You will find it here. Thin crust, slightly charred, baked in stone oven. You can see the life feed of the pizzaiolos stretching the dough while you wait, which is not that much, 10 mins. The place offers lots of options for pizza based on 2 sauces: red white. This time we tried the calabrese and spinach, respectively. The service is fast and good. I see myself returning for more pizza here.