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Located on Wilson Blvd. in the bustling Rosslyn neighborhood, Piola has already established itself as a phenomenon throughout the entire DC Metro area. Piola serves authentic Italian fare in a dynamic neighborhood setting that draws influence from all corners of the world. Thin crust gourmet pizzas in 61 different varieties, world famous homemade gnocchi , and traditional Brazilian Caipirinhas are just a few of the items you can indulge in at Piola. Piola also showcases the work of local artists, and is a frequently selected venue for fundraisers, charity events, and corporate receptions.
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50 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 50 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(15)
- neighborhood gem(13)
- kid-friendly(12)
- great for lunch(10)
- great for outdoor dining(9)
- fit for foodies(8)
Piola-Arlington Reviews List
Review 1 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome pizza
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The pizza at this place is excellent."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 2 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My favorite pizza in the whole area
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love Piola's pizza ....it's exactly like the pizza that I ate when I lived in Italy and even now, when I travel to Bologna every year for work. Thin crust, fresh toppings - and they have an innovative list of unusual toppings as well as traditional. Plus - lots of tables. (I tried Pupatella and was sorely disappointed - I didn't like my toppings or the super crowded restaurant.) Plus, you can eat an entire pizza and not feel full. And they have wonderful salads as well - very fresh. I haven't tried the pasta yet - I can't get past the pizza and salad. I even had my "wedding rehearsal dinner" here a few years ago and everyone loved their meals."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The pizza was delicious!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The pizza was fresh and delicious, I got the pizza with avocado, tomato and jalapeño; my friend got a margarita pizza; and my other friend got the como pizza. He said the prociutto was great. The only issue we had was our waitress. She was very nice/ friendly and when we asked if they had any specials she said no but then we found $2 glasses of wine liste for the entire night on little pamphlets at the table."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The pizza was average and
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The pizza was average and the pasta was way overcooked."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
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Review 5 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth a visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been there for pizza a couple times and their pizza is very good, but today wanted to try something different - did their dinner menu and was pleasantly surprised. Beef carpaccio was very good although a bit overrun by the spinach leaves (made it feel more like a salad with carpaccio on the side). Would've preferred a smaller plate, less green...or to pay more and receive more meaty goodness :-D. Go for the happy hour, stay for the pizza, and experiment with the dinner menu...it's all good there."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, hot spot
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Review 6 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brick oven pizza lover'destination
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We chose this restaurant for it's proximity to our hotel but was thrilled to find the wide variety of options. Very unusual choices for pizza toppings... We chose # 25 which had roasted eggplant, arugula, shiitake mushrooms and grape tomatoes. Delicious with a cold Stela Artois. We would definitely recommend Piola!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, poor waitress
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for mine and my daughter's birthday dinner. We had never been here before. They had two dollar glasses of house wine that evening, which my wife loved. Outstanding menu, almost too much to choose from, but then is that really a problem?
Pros: GREAT food, delicious. Good proportions, just the right size. Great wine by the glass special for my wife.
Cons: Waitress did not know the food items, could not answer any of our questions. Brought us the wrong appetizer and insisted it was the #610 (but did not know what that was exactly!). It was some sort of friend seafood and we ordered carpaccio. It also took a long time to get the appetizers, and when they came they arrived with dinner. I think she forgot to enter the ord"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was slow for not being
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was slow for not being too busy there. Food was just ok. The gnoccii was overcooked and the sauce was like paste. Sandwich was plain and just ok tasting. Won't go back."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a great spot for a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great spot for a fun, low-key dinner. The food and service are great, and the atmosphere is very fun and energetic. You can come with a group of adults or kids and have a great time. Our server was very helpful and friendly and our pizzas and salads were excellent."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Under-rated and fabulous find.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Under-rated and fabulous find. Love the pizzas!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is outstanding. Fresh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is outstanding. Fresh ingredients and very tasty."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 12 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth Visiting but Loud
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Friendly waitstaff. Wide selection of excellent pizzas. Try the sangria. Ambience is hurt by industrial interior that is poorly done and feels forced. Incredibly loud. Would definitely go back because of food quality and waitstaff."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great pizza (tons of good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great pizza (tons of good selections) and pasta!!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was really good. The food was delicious and original, and it wasn't expensive at all."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The best Italian pizza ever...in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best Italian pizza ever...in DC area!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great selection of pizza and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great selection of pizza and prices were very reasonable. The decor was comfortable, nothing fancy. It's a great place to enjoy thin crust Italian pizza with friends and family."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 17 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Piola! Great food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love Piola! Great food and a wonderful staff. It quickly became one of our favorite date spots."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They were apparently gearing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They were apparently gearing up for a Mardi Gras celebration later in the evening when we were there so the moving of tables etc. was a little confusing. The pizza is good here and the side salads are big enough for two to share. The spaghetti wasn't great but the steak salad was delicious. And the bread is excellent. Definitely more of a young crowd but we weren't uncomfortable being the "old folks" in the place. Our server was very sweet and helpful too."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
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Review 19 for Piola-Arlington
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lucky Gnocci Night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lucky Gnocci night (the 29th of every month) is a fun, relaxed, sociable meal where you get to taste many different kinds of gnocci, as they are served every so often by the waiters. It's all you can eat, and you might try about 6 or 8 different kinds before you're too full."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Piola-Arlington
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
5 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic