There are few things as satisfying as a good pizza. Alexandria, Virginia, is home to many fine pizzerias and restaurants where you'll be treated to tasty pizzas prepared with fresh and homemade ingredients—and lots of care. more Del Ray Pizzeria Del Ray Pizzeria offers a laid-back, family-friendly setting where you can enjoy a good pizza paired with an ice-cold beer. The venue features a cozy bar area with a few TVs where you can catch some sports updates while sipping on a crispy pilsner or a hoppy IPA. If you're there for the pizza, however, move along to the roomy and clean dining space. At this joint, they don't serve New York- or Chicago-style pizzas but rather their own style—or styles. These include hand-tossed thin crusts, pan-handled thick crusts, and deep-fried calzones. In addition, you can now opt for a healthier, cauliflower pizza base. The menu features many unique and delicious pizza creations, such as the I Need Two Pears—with olive oil, mozzarella, blue cheese crumbs, caramelized pears, and balsamic mixed greens—or The Hills prepared with basil pesto, chicken, goat cheese, ricotta, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers. Lena's Wood-Fire Pizza & Tap If you like your pizza Neapolitan style and baked in a wood-burning oven, Lena's is your go-to pizza joint. Apart from their authentic wood-fired pizza, this restaurant offers an elegant and modern venue with lots of raw brick and wood surfaces. The dining room boasts a stylish bar area where patrons can sit down for a craft beer or a house cocktail, and there's also a welcoming patio outside for dining when the weather is nice. At Lena's, the pizza dough is made from scratch with only top-quality double zero flour and spring water, and you can rest assured that all toppings are fresh. On the menu, you'll find a combination of classic and innovative pizza options, such as the Pepperoni with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and hand-cut Pepperoni; and the Korean BBQ with Korean barbecue short ribs, gochujang, scallions, mozzarella, and pickled vegetables. Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza When the doors of the original Delia's opened way back in 1981 in Springfield, Virginia, it was an immediate success due to a special combination of Old World recipes and a welcoming family atmosphere. So prosperous was it that the family eventually decided to open a new Delia's with a modern flair in Alexandria. Besides a stylish venue with a gorgeous bar counter that looks like its made from gold, this pizzeria also offers mouthwatering Mediterranean fare. The menu is made up of diverse options, including Greek dishes like halloumi and grilled octopus as well as traditional Italian pasta and pizza options. The pizzas at this restaurant are baked in a traditional brick oven, and you can choose from gourmet creations like the Prosciutto White with ricotta, prosciutto, pine nuts, microgreens, and fig balsamic drizzle; and the Choro with spicy chorizo, prosciutto, hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, and basil. Whether you like a pan-handled thick-crust or a traditional, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, or something in-between, Alexandria is home to a pizza joint that's perfect for you. image via pixabay
