Pi Day runs circles around other math-related celebrations. A nationally recognized day ever since the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution in 2009 making it so, March 14 celebrates the mathematical constant π, a never-ending number that starts with 3.14. In math, pi represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Pi Day is also a great excuse to eat pie in both pizza and dessert form. Find specials both sweet and savory, whole and by the slice, at these local bakeries and restaurants.
Bakeshop
On Pi Day, whole pies will be $31.40, compared to the usual price of $38-$40, and icebox pie slices will be $3.14 each. All the usual icebox flavors—PB Nutella, Key Lime, Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Coconut Cream—will be available, plus two limited-edition options: Bailey’s Irish Cream and vegan Chocolate Silk. Follow the bakery on social media for deets about a special Pi Day raffle, too. 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington (Clarendon), and 100 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
The Happy Tart
This gluten-free bakery is offering a Ï€-topped chicken pot pie or apple pie, depending on whether your cravings lean savory or sweet—or, heck, both. We’re not judging. They each cost $48. 410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church
Palette 22
On Pi Day, this artsy restaurant in Shirlington is offering what amounts to a BOGO deal. Order one brick-oven pizza at the regular price ($10.50-$13) and get a second for $3.14. Pizzas include Street Corn with mozzarella, charred corn, tajin, cotija, lime and cilantro; and the Dan Dan, with bulgogi sausage, mozzarella, spinach, peanuts, celery, scallions and tahini. 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington (Shirlington)
Livin’ the Pie Life
Can’t decide on just one flavor? This women-owned bakery that churns out 1,000 pies a week is offering a $14 Pi Day sampler box, available for pickup only on March 14, packed with three mini pies, plus a surprise treat. Choose among three different combos containing flavors such as the shop’s award-winning Brown Butter Coconut, Butterscotch and Mile High Chocolate. Three lucky customers will also find a Willy Wonka-esque golden ticket worth $20 to put toward future pie shop visits. 2166 N. Glebe Road, ArlingtonÂ
The Liberty Tavern
Fans of Liberty’s 10-inch wood-fired pizzas will be delighted to find them for a mere $10 on March 14. Try bestsellers such as The Dude (spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano and basil), Chicken Parm Pie, and the Vermont (Cabot white cheddar, smoked prosciutto, caramelized onion, apple and sage). 3195 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Paisano’s
The local pizza chain founded by Arlington native Fouad Qreitem is charging just $3.14 for a large cheese pie on Pi Day with any order totaling at least $20. See the website to find out which of its 40 locations is closest to you.
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
Chef David Guas, a James Beard Foundation Awards finalist for his cookbook, DamnGoodSweet, is highlighting the flavors of his hometown New Orleans with special selection of 5-inch personal pies for Pi Day. Make the day a little sweeter with a Salted Pecan Pie ($12) featuring Georgia pecans, Coconut Cream Pie ($10), Cinnamon-Apple Crunch ($12) or Lemon Icebox ($10). You don’t even have to share. 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington (Courthouse)
Wiseguy Pizza
Get slices of New York-style cheese and pepperoni pizza for $3.14 when you enter the code PIDAY2026 at checkout for takeout orders. 710 12th St., S., Arlington (Westpost), and 1735 N. Lynn St., Arlington (Rosslyn)
Matchbox
Another takeout special from Matchbox, a sister restaurant of Wiseguy: Buy one regular-price pizza and get another for half off with PIEDAY at checkout. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington (Westpost); 2911 District Ave., Fairfax (Mosaic District); and 1340 Chain Bridge Road, McLean
Acme Pie Co.
Owner Sol Schott will be selling slices of his scratch-made pies for a tantalizing $3.14 apiece in flavors including Sour Cherry, Blueberry with Lemon Curd, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chess and Blackberry Lime. 2406 Columbia Pike, Arlington
North Italia
To celebrate Pi Day, this Italian eatery is offering the Half-Smoke, a limited-time pizza available only at Northern Virginia locations March 14-April 10. It features a half-smoked sausage, yellow cheddar and spicy tomato sauce. 1651 Boro Place, McLean (Tysons)
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe
There’s a reason Wolfgang and Carla Büchler’s Bavarian bakery has been in business for 50 years. Get a taste of that magic on Pi Day in the form of apple, rhubarb, pecan and other flavors available for walk-ins. If you want banana cream, coconut cream, Boston cream or chocolate mousse—the bakery’s most popular pie—you’ll need to preorder them. Prices range from $18.95-$29.95. 2150 N. Culpeper St., Arlington
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The pizza may be oblong, but the brand still celebrates Pi Day. Buy one at regular price and get one for $3.14. Plus, the $pass will return for one day only. It’s a limited-quantity membership that gives pizza lovers access to heavily discounted deals. To get it, download the app or text JOIN to 64671. 3924 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston)