Piola DC: Date set for Opening + Soft Opening Special including First Pictures

Time to get excited:
Piola has a reputation in Arlington as the place to hang out and eat great pizza. Starting on Monday 20th Piola will introduce there unique style to DC. Beginning on the 20th and through Saturday 25th Piola will be going through its soft opening.

14th Streets location. Piola's 2nd in the Washington area

The restaurant, located at 2208 14th Street NW, will be offering 50% of food and beverages during its soft opening (alcohol excluded), so, if you are not a regular in Arlington, there is no excuse not to try some of the best pizza in the city, and if you know Piola already, then 50% should bring you into the city.
For those familiar with Piola, the menu is basically the same, so your favorites will be there, and according to owner Nabil Achi, "there will be a few additions to the line up of appetizers and pasta dishes, the pizza menu has been reduced a little, but the favorites are all there". First timers can choose from a menu of 50 pizza's and will get to experience pizza, best described as "thin, crusty" pizza baked in a brick oven, international inspired and delicious.

Fire up the Brick Oven - Thin Crust Pizza coming up!

Something else for the regulars and newbies to note. At the bar "there will be craft beers such as Port City as well as beer on tap. Craft beers will rotate, introducing new local brews every few weeks or so and the wine list also has some additions to look for" said Nabil Achi.

Packing Cases and Marble highlight the bar

Piola's famous "L'Aperitivo Italiano" (Happy Hour) tradition will also feature daily, bar snacks and pizza tasting are all part of the Piola experience, and you can expect specials regularly. 

Official Opening Date: Monday 27th
Monday - Thursday 5pm till 11pm
Friday - 5pm till 1am
Saturday - 11am till 1am
Sunday - 11am till 11pm

So what can you expect when you arrive? The new location has a definite 'Loft Vibe', with bare brick walls accented by dramatic, but fun, lighting.

Colorful Lighting adds interest to that Loft Vibe

Raw 'packing case' wood abounds. Seating capacity is around 80, with an additional 20 at the bar.

Ample seating on 2 floors

 The restaurant is on 2 floors, spacious, well lit and full of primary colors.

The Loft Theme carries to the 2nd floor

There is also a nook on the upper floor overlooking 14th Street, for a more private or romantic feel.

Privacy and/or Romance? ask for the 2nd floor nook

Off of the 2nd floor you can reach an ample roof deck, with a capacity of 40, for summer evenings
(Note: the roof deck will not be available for a few weeks)

Always popular in DC The Roof Top Patio will open soon

For those familiar with Piola, there will be artworks displayed by local artists, and a regular rotation of exhibits will create a "something new, something familiar" feeling each time you visit. 

Yes I guarantee you will go back often.