Pie-tanza is fine. I probably would not suggest it, as I think that there are better pizzerias, but it's not bad for brick-oven pizza, and if someone really wants to go, you'll be OK. My artichoke/eggplant pie had a nice char on the crust and it was fairly crisp, but it could have used more cheese, though there were plenty of veggies. Also, the eggplant was diced, which I was not prepared for. Take-out was quick and staff is friendly; prices are reasonable. read more

I really do like this place, but it isn't the best. It's a fun casual place to roll into on a whim. It feels like a neighborhood, mom and pop kind of place where the local girls are working to save up for college. We get the carafe or half carafe of house wine. It's not great wine but it is OK table wine and the price is good. The service isn't excellent but it is sufficient. The pizza is really quite good. We get the vegetarian roasted vegetable pizza pretty much every time with a couple substitutions. The food is pretty fast, it's tasty and inexpensive which is a good combo. The crust is great. The sauce is very well seasoned and the vegetables are fresh and flavorful. Did I forget the cheese? The cheese is great. We usually split a salad which is plenty big for two people and also a couple steps above your normal restaurant side salad. I don't think we were ever blown away by the deserts but I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at them either. The main problem with this restaurant is that it is next to "tacos" which is how I playfully refer to Taqueria el Pablano. That place is so damned good, I just can't drive past it unless I ate there yesterday and even then it's a mighty struggle. read more

Four stars for food, 2 stars for atmosphere, but since I almost always get take out, food trumps in the rating. Not the restaurant's fault, but this place is mobbed with kids come dinnertime and I can't stand to eat there unless it's after 8pm. Moving on, the actual food is wonderful, with an appetizer, (good calamari) pizza is enough for two (or one with a huge appetite), crispy not-too-thin crust baked a a wood fired oven, yes there can be some burn spots on some pies, that's a bummer. Toppings are just right, not piled excessively onto the pizza, and they have a great variety of pies. If you're not feeling the pizza, try a solid sandwich or italian dish with quality ingredients. Portions are just right to eat in one sitting, don't count on taking much home unless you eat small. Desserts are tasty but pretty standard. I prefer this food over the nearby Joe's, I think they offer less but do it better. Again, I'd recommend take out unless you can deal with the kids. read more

My roommate and I decided we weren't in the mood to cook this past Friday night and wanted to try someplace new. Any place that has "wood fired pizza" as a menu description ups its chances of being visited by us. I had heard good things about Pie-Tanza, so we decided to try it out. We were very pleased with our dining experience. We arrived about 7:40 on a Friday night, thinking we might have to wait, but the staff cleared a table for us immediately. The decor is really cute---painted Italian scenes on walls, centered around a giant wood fired oven and pizza making station. The aroma was incredible. It's unusual for my roommate and I to have more than an entree when we eat out. At Pie-Tanza, we were so drawn in, we had three courses and drinks. There is a special house wine special, which is $9.99 for a carafe---brilliant as we each got 1.5 glasses for basically $5. We split the mixed greens salad, which the staff was nice enough to split onto two plates in the back for us. The salad was flavorful, and the addition of roasted red peppers was a nice touch. My roommate and I each ordered a pizza for dinner and split them: the four cheese and the grilled vegetable. The pizzas came out steaming hot, with the perfect crust-cheese-sauce ratio---delicious! In the end, we were drawn into the dessert menu and split the brownie sundae, which was a win again as the brownie was warmed and topped with ice cream and whipped cream. Our server was excellent, the dining environment was pleasant and the food was delicious and not overly expensive. For a pizza, 1/2 salad, 1/2 dessert and 1.5 glasses of wine, we each spent about $30. Thank you for a lovely dinner Pie-Tanza. We will be back soon! read more

So I was looking for lunch something quick one day and this place looked pretty nice. Although I haven't actually tried the pizza yet - they cook their pizza with a wood fired oven. I read an article on the wall that said they have to build extra supports on the flooring to hold the massive oven and knock out the front of the bstore just to get it in. The people there are very friendly. I ordered a steak and cheese sandwich and veggie lasagna which I really liked. I would definitely go again to try more items. Went back and tried a pizza plus a pasta dish. The pasta dish was VERY good - tomato cream sauce. MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmm. Pizza was good too, but I was definitely more impressed w/ the pasta. read more

Average. Ehhh... Fine, it was fine. Based on the other reviewers I was expecting "fresh" ingredients, which in my California mind is local grown tasty produce: ie. organic tomatoes and peppers with flavor! I think the Italian sausage served on the pizza was whatever cheap variety they could get frozen in large quantity. It wasn't baaaaad... but it wasn't special. I guess I got the wrong impression from the other reviewers before me. When I read how great the place is for kids, I should have understood that to mean.... "Oh! Uncomplicated tastes and less distinguished palettes." Simple. And sometimes simple is perfect! But it's not necessarily worth a 15 minute drive! read more

I can't believe I've lived within a mile of this place for 4 years and JUST tried it! I stopped in here with a friend and her 1 year old on a Saturday evening and the place was bumping, but we were quickly greeted and sat at a table. No worries about bringing kids here - I swear I think EVERY table had at least on baby/child. They've got the right idea though - kids are sat quickly, kids are given crayons to draw, a handful of kids were camped out at the pizza counter watching them make the pizzas, and servers greet you quickly and SOO friendly. Seriously, our waiter was so nice and attentive without being pushy - not always what you get from servers as young as he was. Now on to the important stuff - the food. Our pizza was AMAZING!!! We got half with bacon and pineapple and half with prosciutto. So. Good. The crust was perfect - thin with that crisp, non-greasiness that you can only get from a wood-fired oven. The sauce was amazing also - tasted very fresh and not processed. We didn't eat anything else, but looking around the salads and other dishes people ordered also looked very good - and generous serving sizes. I'll definitely frequent pie-tanza again, but maybe take-out next time since I don't have kids of my own. Great place to take families out to eat though. read more

Good, not great. The pizzas were made with fresh ingredients and had good flavor, but the crust was a bit too soggy for my taste and the sausage was that pre-fab kind that is cut into chunks. Pie Tanza, take a lesson from The Italian Store on this one, okay? Would I go back? Probably not. Take out pizza will always be The Italian Store or Vace (when in DC), but dine-in pizza is definitely Flatbreads in Clarendon. read more

I have been a regular here for many years. Delicious food, reasonable prices, generous portions, friendly and efficient staff. My faves are the chicken/walnut salad, grape/goat cheese salad, and pear/arugula salad. My family loves the pizzas, calzones and chicken parm. We usually try to go early or late as the parking lot and dining room are often packed during normal lunch and dinner times. Take out is also great with 15 minute parking available near the entrance. Very highly recommend! read more

Best pizza in the area. Not as good as 2 Amy's. I wish they would add more unusual types of pies, but they deliver their current menu well. read more

When this place opened it blew everyone away(I even worked here in its prime, and was obsessed!). But since then I have found a consistent downwards slope, especially with the pizza. I hadn't returned in a few years as I don't generally eat pizza/high carb food. I was really craving the thin crust, brink oven Italian style so I thought, "what the hell, let's do this." My favorite was the Mediterranean pizza, but I am sorry to say that it was terrible. The cheese was rubber by the time I ate it and the whole thing was dry. Not to mention that the crust was an inch all around (bigger in some places). I felt like the toppings were being skimped on or very unevenly distributed. The salad was decent. Pretty simple pie-tanza salad. But I asked for very light dressing. Not sure if that was light or they normally just drown the Greens. It's been a while so I don't have a comparison, but I get it, most people like salads heavily dressed. I am the weird one here. :) Don't think I will eat here any more because when I want pizza, it has got to be the best damn pizza I ever ate. It is great family place though. Super bummer for me. :( read more

Mmmm brick-oven pizza. Came here on a restaurant.com excursion. Pretty satisfied. Got tonnnsss of food. But omg the garlic bread... I think I got a heart attack, but I finished it all anyway. The pizza crust is just crispy and thing enough and the cheese on it was amaazzing. I like the atmosphere, the tables are a little small and close, but I guess the cozier it is! read more

Wasn't impressed by this place. Ordered a white pizza and fried mozzarella, both of which were just ok. Doubt I'll return

One of my absolute favorite Arlington Eats. Huge fan of the thin NY style pizza cooked before you in a massive wood fired brick oven. Delicate, crisp crust, flavorful toppings and cooked to perfection. I also Looove Salads, especially giant Steak Salads. The Fire Roasted Steak Salad is a home run. Tons of green greens, bacon, chunky blue cheese, purple onions, (i hold the tomatoes) all with a nice grilled skirt steak on top. The dressing is a tangy vinaigrette and pairs up well with the steak and salad so I always order extra on the side. Sooo Good ! Also I have enjoyed the Chicken Parm and friends I'm with have enjoyed the lasagna and the wraps. Everything has been good and I will continue to come back. The service is decent, --usually students but very willing and personal servers that seem to care about their service. Unusual, but nice. The place is very casual and warm on the inside. Kid/Family/Grandmama friendly. The only negative is sometimes its not easy finding parking, but it generally always works out. A solid 4.25 read more

Pros: Helpful wait staff, clean, decor was good. Cons: Food was meh...; not creative, bland, would only go there if i had 8 children running around and I didn't care about the quality of the cuisine. Bottom line: Family restaurant, for the price you pay you don't get equivalent portion, price, or taste (couldn't think of a 'p' word for taste). Pizza: half sausage half cheese... it was... meh. Sauce was ok, crust was alright but it didn't have that zing. Appetizer: We had some type of french bread with tomato sauce and cheese. It was meh.... read more

Not a bad little restaurant. Very causal place...a place you could bring the kids. I had a sausage and pepper sub. The tartufo is very yummy! I would go back just for the tartufo. read more

How I heard of this place: Looking for a quick bite and no hassel meal, Chris told me about a great, "wood-grilled" pizza place he had once tried, not far from his home. We decided to place an order for take-away and enjoy it, while relaxing at his house. Type of cuisine: "Pie-Tanza serves gourmet wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza, fresh oversized salads, authentic Italian entrees, and hot & cold subs all made with the finest ingredients. pie-tanza also serves beer and wine. Don't forget to leave room for our specialty desserts and espresso drinks." Ambiance: While we decided to order our meal to go, we had to stop in to pick up our order, not more than 15 minutes after we called it in. Located in a strip mall, the quaint character of the establishment is unassuming. The floor-to-ceiling windows of the store-front seem tinted, with the blazing sun setting behind us. Walking into the space, the large setting is evident with table and chairs available for dine-in on either side of the entry-way. A young woman greets us at the podium, but we point to the To Go Orders counter at the back of the store. Walls are painted with murals of the Italian Countryside, a bikeparked next to an old Tuscan home, set along tall grass and dusty roads, as well as painted decor resembling stone, an Italian flag and Welcome signs. The paintings give the clutterless space a cozy and warm feel. At the back, the take-away counter is lit with neon lights and a cashier completes the transaction of payment for food. What I ordered: On this visit, we wanted to try something new and something typical. We started with the Spinach, Artichoke & Rosemary Chicken Calzone ($11.69) with fresh spinach leaves, chopped artichoke hearts and shaved rosemary chicken with ricotta, mozzarella, fontina and sweet tomato puree. And ended with the 12″ specialty pie: Primo Pepperoni ($11.89), a very thin base of pizza dough topped with mozzarella, fontina, parmesan and red sauce smothered with extra large sandwich style pepperoni and baked to wood-fire perfection. What I loved: I loved the pepperoni pizza and would easily entertain the thought of eating it again, and again. The large, slightly spicy pepperoni added great flavor to each bite! The hint of tomato sauce allowed for the flavors of cheese and pepperoni to truly make their way out and enrich each finger-licking, mouth watering bite. I loved that the chicken in the calzone was abundant and the cheese a secondary, giving way to the flavors of the fresh vegetables and light sauce. Why I loved it: The food was fabulous and surprisingly light for Italian food, the thin crust of the pizza grilled to crisp perfection with soft dough inside, the staff friendly and the wait time could not have been more doable! Cost: Average to high ($10-$13 per 12″ specialty pizza) read more

Such a great experience! We have lived in the area for over 5 years, but this was our first time here. Very friendly staff, delicious pizza's, efficient service and family friendly vibe. My very picky 4 year old ate his entire kid's size pizza..major win. We will be coming again for sure. read more

Well the reviews here about children running a muck were no joke; I got elbowed twice. Nevertheless, I believe it MARKETS itself as a family establishment, thus, children will be present. No worries there. We did the rosemary bread as an app (splendid) and a half-carafe of the Cab blend (very good!). The ambiance was interesting and the kids were entertaining us, actually, so that kept us busy for awhile. We ordered the Tomato & Oregano pizza (i had been craving Neapolitan pizza since watching Passport to Europe too much) and this totally hit the spot. The basil was very fresh, as was everything else on it. If you're looking for an authentic dish, get the Tomato & Oregano; it's a more sophisticated version of the Maurgarita (sp) pizza. For dessert, I got the Espresso soufle sundae (omg, so good) and my bf got the Hazelnut Tartfute or something. It was interesting; a scoop of gelato with some sort of fudge in the middle. In any event, I was severly impressed with the food, wine, and value of this restaurant. I will be returning. read more

It's an inexpensive pizza-and-sandwiches joint in a strip mall, but it's as good as that type of place gets: scrumptious wood-fired pizzas; paninis and garlic bread lovingly prepared with rustic loaves; neverending soda refills; a salad menu that offers more than just your standard iceberg with shredded cheese and Italian; managers busily attending to customers in the dining room, obviously taking pride in their restaurant. Sure, the place is loud and crawling with kids, but at least most of those kids are wearing cute tae kwon do uniforms from the studio a couple of doors down. read more

Great thin crust pizza. Don't be tempted to put on too many toppings or it gets soggy. Much better to dine in than take to go. By the time you get home the pizza tends to get soggy. This is the best pizza in North Arlington if you like thin crust with real ingredients like roasted eggplant, garlic, etc. Also has decent pasta and salads. Always packed with kids -the tables are close together and it's noisy, so not really a "date" place. JcA read more

Tasty white fontina pizza. Very thin crust - could have been a little crispier for thin crust. This was a decent place though the menu wasn't as eclectic as i would have liked. I tend to like more unusual combos of toppings. Noisy place popular with families and little kids. That's what you get for eating early. I would go back if I were in the neighborhood. read more

We have eaten at Pie-Tanza for many years now and have always liked the their menu, which gives us many options. We really like the curbside pickup they have instituted during the pandemic. read more

Great Italian restaurant, probably the best I've been to in a long time. Everything is good there. The pizza the pasta dishes and certainly the desserts. Staff is almost always very friendly and attentive. I've been there many many times over the years. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great casual restaurant in the area. Try anything on the menu and you will not be disappointed :-) read more

Pie Tanza used to be one of my favorite restaurants. I was there many times when it first opened. Since then, the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down. It is still good, but not as good as it used to be. This seems to be a pattern for many new restaurants. They try really hard to impress you in the beginning. Thumbs up for the ceasar salad, the mozzarella sticks, and steak and cheese sandwich (get the mayonaisse on the side). My favorite pizza is the meatball with carmelized onions. The meatball and chicken parm subs are mediocre and nothing special. Overall, a nice place to eat but a bit overpriced. Hopefully, the quality does not continue to go down. read more

LOVE ITTT!!! Very good service, food is awesome. Servers are nice. I've been going there for over 3 years now, and I can't complaint. Do you want want yummy Italian food, pie tanza is for you!!!! Best pizza and pasta in N Arlington read more

I visited Pie Tanza with my sister today for lunch, and we both really enjoyed it. We started out splitting the goat cheese salad, which was really excellent... and quite large, too. I ordered the grilled vegetable sandwich which was really, really tasty for the price. It came with a side, I chose fries. They were yummy! The long, thin, crispy kind that I love. My sister ordered the Mediterranean pizza and really enjoyed it... I stole a bit, and I concur. Our waitress was very courteous, and I saw other things on the menu I'd like to return for to try. Sure, it's a chain... but it's a local chain, and it's affordable and pretty delicious! I hope to return soon. read more

Pie Tanza is pretty good family friendly food. The service is good and prices are reasonable. Their pizza is rather crisp and thin, not my favorite. I would recommend the steak salad and any pasta dish. Great for kids! If you bring the little ones, go up to the pizza oven staff and ask for some dough to play with. Grab a cannolli for dessert read more

Great GF pizza - even though it's thin crust. Sauce was good and fresh veggies for toppings! A little pricey for GF but it's Arlington so I get it. Family friendly restaurant so laid back not fancy. Service was great, and they also had plenty of GF pasta too! 4 stars because it wasn't the best pizza of my life, but I'd def go back! read more

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2 stars for food and 1 star for service...really. The pizza was ok definitely not to eat again. The toppings were generous and the tomato sauce had a good taste but that's about how good it gets. I wouldn't go back when there are so many other pizza options. The twice baked lasagne was a messy mess of cheese flowing over on the outside of the dish. Lots of flavor if you like salt. Service was not good from the start. The host sat us at a dirty table twice. Service needs a lot of work. Very disingenuous. The young staff seemed more eager in seeing us leave so they can go about their plans. Never again. read more

Yep, it's really good especially when Pupatella is closed on Mondays and I need some awesome brick oven pizza. I have been to both the Falls Church and Arlington locations many times and have never been disappointed. You go sit down or order carryout. Fresh ingredients, thin crispy crust, great service. I do not really have anything bad to say. The marinara sauce they use is slightly sweet and makes for a great base for any of the choices. They use these giant pepperonis which I tried for the 1st time yesterday - awesome. My favorite pie is the one I made up - a normal red sauce pizza with ricotta and meatballs on top (you can add oregano or basil if you want too). It's just amazing, almost like a delicious lasagna pizza. The only reason it is not 5 starts is because it is not quite as good as Pupatella, which I gave 5 starts and is the best pizza in the area in my opinion. I have to differentiate them a little bit. If 4.5 stars were an option, I would do that. Service is better here than Pupatella though. read more

When I think of pietanza i think about the kid friendliness of the establishment. I often go in around lunch time with at least one kiddo and they make sure to put us away from other patrons, which I actually love. I don't want the kiddos to bother the people that are there on their lunch breaks and talking business. When we sit down the wait staff is fabulous (weve had a lot of them) they always bring the kiddos pizza dough to play with and they LOVE it! They pretend its playdough and they make their own pizzas! I do love their pizzas here as well, but the thing that stands out to me is the customer service:-) read more

Great casual, family-friendly restaurant! This is my new favorite place in our neighborhood. It has great pizza and pasta dishes that are reasonably priced and good portions. The brownie sundae dessert is delicious! Pizza and pasta dishes tasted homemade with fresh ingredients. read more

PIe Tanza has pretty good pizzas and salads. The pizzas are relatively thin with plenty of sauce, cheese, and toppings. The The pizzas aren't the best that I've tasted, but they are pretty good. Salads are large, fresh, and delicious. The iced tea is very good. Pie Tanza is a little over-priced for what it offers.. I agree with previous reviewers that note that Pie Tanza is a decent place-- not special or unique-- but, definitely decent. The main thing that (for me) detracts from my experience at Pie Tanza is the throngs of children that are usually there. It's a yuppie family friendly restaurant....which is fine if you have kids and/or like to be around a lot of kids while you eat. However, if you don't, it can be a little distacting at times. I'm not anti-kid, but I also don't want to eat in an upscale Chuck E Cheese. read more

The food is delicious and the wait staff is very friendly. The food is delivered fairly quickly without much delay. FYI: Parking is a challenge during busy hours at this strip mall. You will find a spot, but it may not be close to the restaurant. read more

Tasty pizza made quick and with lots of flavor - its really the ideal pizza. I especially like the arugula pizza, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. Be warned that they only make 12 inch sized pizzas, which personally is more than enough but if you are extra hungry you might want to buy two. The staff is very friendly and takes notice when you enter and leave, assisting you every step of the way. read more

I like how you can see the chefs making the pizzas and how it's fresh. It looks as good as it tastes and the service is very quick. It can get busy so get there a little earlier- around 5:30 to beat the crowd. Overall, good pizza good sandwiches and good service. A little pricey but you can always split a dish and it'll be the perfect amount. read more

Excellent food, service, and staff. Family friendly environment. Excellent quality ingredients. Always consistent.

Might just be the best pizza in Northern VA. Honestly haven't found it's competition. It's thinner crust & from their wood-fired grill with fresh toppings. A bit loud & crowded because of the constant flow of families to from karate & dance studios nearby. But, choose a table a bit tucked away, with a carafe, and a primo pepperoni pizza - heaven! read more

I was greet with a smile and Customer service is important. I like that everything is fresh from the tomato to the basil. The crust was decent and possible need something that I can put my hand on. Sauce was a little bit sour but the overall experience was not bad. Will try again to see if it was my taste buds today. read more