Northern Virginia’s pizza scene is getting worldwide recognition. Stellina Pizzeria was recently named one of the Top Artisan Pizza Chains in the world by the international guide 50 Top Pizza.
This is the second year in a row the local chain has made the list. Stellina came in at No. 24 out of 50 — climbing 16 spots from last year’s ranking at No. 40.
Known for its neo-Neapolitan pizza, diners can expect light and crispy crusts thanks to the pizzeria’s 72-hour fermentation process. When it comes to the taste test, 50 Top Pizza recommends The Margherita: “The Margherita is a highlight of the menu: essential, balanced, with a fragrant crust and a perfect ratio of sauce, mozzarella, and basil.”
When Stellina made Northern Virginia Magazine’s list of the 18 Best Pizzerias in Northern Virginia, food critic Alice Levitt recommended the Affumicata, “with its smoked mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, salty speck, dry fig, and drizzle of balsamic reduction. It’s as revelatory as it is smoky.”
Stellina has locations in Arlington, Tysons Corner, and Washington, DC. It was also named the recipient of the La Gioiosa Award for the pizzeria with the best wine list.
Earlier this year, 50 Top Pizza also announced that Arlington’s A Modo Mio was named to the 50 Top Pizzerias in the U.S. This was the eatery’s second time in three years making the best pizzeria list. It was ranked No. 32 out of 50.
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