Get a Late Night Slice at Mario’s Pizza

If there’s one institution that Arlington pizza lovers hold sacred, it’s Mario’s Pizza. This no-frills, cash-only neighborhood gem has been serving up hand-tossed pies since 1957, making it one of the oldest continuously operating pizzerias in Northern Virginia. The crust is thin and crispy, the sauce is tangy and bright, and every pie comes out of the oven with the kind of unpretentious confidence that only decades of practice can produce.

Don’t let the modest storefront fool you — Mario’s has a cult following for a reason, and a visit here is a genuine Arlington rite of passage. Whether you grab a whole pie to take home or snag a slice on the spot, you’re eating a piece of local history with every bite. Go hungry, go simple, and go often.