A lot goes into choosing a pizza — even beyond the question of toppings. But whether you go for takeout or sit-down, thick crust or thin, sauced or bare, you want something delicious — particularly on National Pizza Day, Feb. 9.
Fortunately, Alexandria boasts a number of quality pizza shops to satisfy your craving for a slice or a pie.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pizza outlets, using both Yelp data and our own blend of spices to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture — or to call — on National Pizza Day.
1. Lena's Wood-fired Pizza & Tap
Topping the list is Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap. Located at 401 E. Braddock Road in Potomac West, the Italian spot, which offers wood-fired pies, craft beer and more, is the highest rated pizzeria in Alexandria, boasting four stars out of 531 reviews on Yelp.
2. Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza
Next up is Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza, situated at 209 Swamp Fox Road in Eisenhower East. With four stars out of 475 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean bar and restaurant has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Fat City Kitchen
Landmark-Van Dom's Fat City Kitchen, located in the Trade Center Shopping Center (330 S. Pickett St.), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 363 reviews.
4. Faccia Luna
Faccia Luna in Old Town is another go-to, with four stars out of 306 Yelp reviews. Head over to 823 S. Washington St. to see for yourself.
5. Mia's Italian Kitchen
Finally, also over in Old Town, check out Mia's Italian Kitchen, which has earned four stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian restaurant at 100 King St.
