Paisano’s has reopened its flagship restaurant in Fair Lakes, Virginia, nearly three decades after first opening its doors in the community. The updated location is an attempt at reflecting how the brand has grown since 1998 while staying rooted in its local beginnings.
The 1,850-square-foot space now features expanded indoor dining, modern design touches and a custom mural highlighting Paisano’s history. The mural includes everything from photos of opening day in 1998 to snapshots from the company’s partnership with Washington Commanders’ Coach Dan Quinn—showcasing the connections Paisano’s has built with customers and the wider community over the years.
The Fair Lakes restaurant, located at 12595 Fair Lakes Circle, hosted reopening celebration on Saturday, Sept. 6. To thank customers for their support, free slices of pizza were offered.
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“Paisano’s is all about community—how we show up for one another,” said CEO Fouad Qreitem. “Reopening this flagship store just a half mile from where we began 27 years ago is a special moment. Whether you’ve been with us since the start or you’re just discovering us now, we look forward to celebrating together.”
Paisano’s has expanded from that original Fair Lakes store to 40 locations across Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. to become one of the largest local pizza chains in the region.
Earlier this summer, the brand launched Paisano’s with a Purpose, a program committed to providing 10,000 meals each year to underserved neighborhoods. Through the initiative, the Paisano’s Food Truck has already brought free meals to local schools, summer programs, and camps.
