Photo courtesy of Pupatella
Pupatella will open Sept. 15 in Alexandria.
Popular pizza restaurant Pupatella will open a location at 700 Slaters Lane Sept. 15 in Alexandria, the eatery announced Tuesday on its Facebook page.
The hours were not announced.
With roots in Arlington, Pupatella began its journey thanks to Enzo Algarme, a Naples native. Steeped in the traditions of Neapolitan pizza-making from a young age, he brought his passion and expertise to the United StatesSteeped in the traditions of Neapolitan pizza-making from a young age, he brought his passion and expertise to the United States.
Frustrated by the lack of authentic Neapolitan pizza locally, he decided to create his own. What started as a modest food truck in 2007 quickly gained a loyal following, prompting the opening of the first brick-and-mortar location in Arlington in 2010. Algarme's commitment to genuine Neapolitan techniques and ingredients laid the foundation for Pupatella's success.
Pupatella is renowned for its VPN-certified Neapolitan pizzas, a prestigious certification from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana that ensures adherence to strict traditional methods. Beyond their signature pizzas, cooked in blistering 900-degree wood-fired ovens, the menu also features a selection of antipasti, including fresh burrata, arancini, and meatballs.
They offer a variety of classic and creative pizza toppings, always prioritizing high-quality, often imported, ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella di bufala. Completing the Italian experience, Pupatella also serves salads, calzones, and a rotating selection of desserts.
