Arno's Pastry - ALDIE

Arno used to be chef pâtissier at the French Embassy and it shows! They must be so sorry over there that he decided to retire a few years ago.If you go there, at Gilberts Corner, start with ribs at The Pit Stop Barbecue, the stand next to Arno’s simply the best ribs in Northern Virginia!

Incredible prices for an extraordinary experience…truly some of the best pastries I’ve ever sampled. You must go!

Excellent chocolate/pistachio tart. Will be buying that again. Good chocolate croissants. Very friendly and wonderful owner.

9/15 UPDATE 2. Just picked up my order from Arnaud at Arno 's Pastry. Arnaud rocks!! He explained what happened and all well! Place your order today. He runs this business as a one man team and his desserts are the best! Thanks for your amazing customer service and kindness, Arnaud! Changed my review to 5/5. The only thing better than a small business with great product, is a small business with a great product and excellent owner with great customer service! 9/15 UPDATE! next day, I got an email back and he offered to allow me to pick it up at his residence. Very pleased! Increased my rating. Will update after I pick up my dessert 9/14. I love Arno 's Pastry but i guess they aren 't reliable... that 's what I discovered today. I scheduled an order for pick up today 9/14. I said I 'd be there at 6:00 PM, knowing they sell fast. He said he would be at the Reston Market with my order. I show up at 5:55 PM and walk to where the booth normally is. Hes not there so I walk around the whole market the booth is nowhere to be found. I asked the market employee where they are. He said they left early because they sold out and they aren 't even supposed to early. How could they leave if they had my order that I placed 2 weeks ago? I wasnt late, so they couldnt have sold my order because I didnt show up... right? Maybe i did something wrong here but im just disapppinted because this was my cake for my birthday tomorrow. I know... first world problems... I 'm just disappointed and very hurt because I frequent this business at both the Aldie and Reston markets. The one time I placed an order, the business couldnt pull through I wish Arno nothing but success in his business and I hope to continue supporting him because mistakes do happen. I just felt like I should share my experience here.

I echo all the comments about the deliciousness of Arnaud's goods. Fruit tarts, croissants, choux buns, etc. You won't be disappointed in anything unless you don't like buttery delicacies that are just the perfect sweetness. The thought that he sells his wares at local outdoor markets is crazy. Good for us that's his love.