I never thought I'd meet a pizza I couldn't eat, but DiCarlo's proved me wrong. It was absolutely inedible--tiny, poorly cooked, and terrible tasting. I threw it out after a single bite. The service was just as disappointing as the food. They claim to serve "Ohio Valley style" pizza, but if that means serving cold, raw cheese on a crust, it's definitely not for me. Even a cheap frozen pizza would have been miles better. Save yourself the trouble and go anywhere else. read more

YO!!!! Fuhgettaboutit!!! This is garbage pizza it was $3.50 for the lunch room slice. The crap is cold I'm really aggravated that they are billing this as a pizza shop. By the way NO Red Pepper, no garlic powder & no parm or oregano.... Oh but they got hot oil???????? For 3.50 more???? Miss Me with the BS Pizza!!!!! read more

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The pizza is different--but the gentleman working here explained that to us prior to ordering. My daughter said it is her all-time favorite pizza. We loved it and especially the location--right next to the TN theatre!! read more

DiCarlo's Pizza - Cheese pizza!! - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This is not really pizza that most of us know. It's a different style where some top cheese is fresh and not melted. It wasn't bad, but it's not pizza. And no crushed red pepper either. read more

Is it regular pizza? No Is it good? Absolutely! I'd add a picture but it's gone... I ate it. Certainly worth a try. read more

We were in the mood for pizza and DiCarlo's had a 2 slice special for $5. Perfect. We also got a couple of bottles of water for $3. Fair prices. When the pizza came out, we were surprised to see unmelted shredded provolone on top. But it did melt on the hot pizza slices! Great idea. The sign said "taste the best" and it was. We enjoyed the crunchy on the bottom and melted cheese on top. We also like the choice of programming on the tv - Let's Make a Deal & Password. Nostalgia! The bathrooms were clean and big enough for a wheelchair. I'm always cognizant of this since my girlfriend needs wheelchair accessible places to go. Inside was also accessible - wide areas, with tile that looks like wood planks. The gentleman who took our order and made our pizza was personable and efficient. He told us that his was the only DiCarlo's outside of Ohio AND with indoor seating. This was a pleasurable lunch venue with good pizza and good service! read more

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Terrible pizza. Thought I was going to get a fresh pie but it came out looking like a lunchable. The sauce literally reminded me of the taste of throw up. Worst pizza I've ever had no lies. Avoid this place read more

Totally forgettable. It's sold as "Ohio Valley" pizza. It's 4x4 "slices" of pizza that beckon back to school lunchrooms, and not in a good way. It took a while to get it too. Ohio must be hurting for good pizza is all I can conclude. The best I can say is it was convenient. read more

I waited 30 minutes for 2 slices of lunchables pizza. One star is too high for this. Sorry excuse for pizza. Avoid at all costs

I have no words to describe this place. I show up with a few friends to grab some pizza on our way home. We ordered and had to wait 20 minutes to get our pizza. To be clear thats not my problem there was one employee and he was really doing his best. But what was the problem is the horrible quality of the pizza. I would say that it is a farce to even consider this pizza. It was this oddly crispy thin deep dish style raw cheese cold abomination. It was so strange the crust was insanely crunchy to a fault however the cheese, sauce, and pepperoni were uncooked as far as I could tell. I dont know if this was a one off incident or if this is the regular but I can yell you it was not for me. It shocks me that it can take 25 minutes to prepare one cold pizza. I will be back soon! read more

Best pizza in Knoxville Great service. It's definitely valley style and I grew up on it. Shredded provolone and cold pepperoni on top is the best. Get the 4 slice box. Perfect. Don't eat any other pizza in Knox. The guy who works there is the best. read more

A different style of pizza that you're probably not used to. I like that the cheese is put on the pizza after baking it so it isn't melted all the way. It's very well priced and can be purchased by the slice. I eat this place often on my lunch breaks! read more

Limited menu, I like the slices and the cold cheese on top is different. Hope they can make this work,never very busy. read more

Ohio Valley style pizza is definitely not for everyone and I would not say it's my favorite style of pizza but I am happy to see it come to Tennessee, nonetheless. If you are not familiar with the concept, Ohio Valley, (or as we used to call it Stubenville style) pizza bakes the crust and sauce then adds shredded cheese and pepperoni after the bake. It sounds very weird but the crust is actually really crispy without being cracker thin and there is something about the cold cheese that just works. Personally I prefer just cheese but pepperoni is always an option. You can also order extras like banana peppers and marinated mushrooms on the side. If you are really just thrown by the cold cheese concept they do offer a pizza roll that is fully baked, cheese and all. The inside of restaurant looks great. White tile and red chairs are simple but clean and inviting. The staff are friendly and happy to explain the concept to those that are unfamiliar. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the drink selection. They have only been open a few days so I'm sure it could change but the drink options were bottled water, glass bottle coke and Milo's sweet tea or lemonade. No sugar free options besides water. I thought $4 for coke or sweet tea was a little steep but they do offer a larger selection of 2 liters for only $1 more. Drink selection aside I am sure I will be back soon. read more

DiCarlo's Pizza - 2 slices: 1 pepperoni 1 cheese - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Different style pizza that is delicious. Probably some of the best crust I've had ever!! Also being able to get 6 slices for 15 dollars is insane, talk about a steal! read more

one of my favorite types of pizza now!! i love this place and always look forward to coming in every time i visit Knox!

Where has this pizza been all my life!? It's different than any pizza I have ever had and it's not common to any other establishment. The crust is crunchy and addicting! I'm not sure but I believe the reason they put the cheese on AFTER baking is to keep the crust light and crispy. The guy who runs the place is one of the nicest people I've ever met and is happy to see customers! The first time I went there, someone stolen and ran out with his tip jar! Probably one of these jerks who left a mean review. read more

When I approached It was very nice, giving Italian. Not that much busy. The pizza slices were $3.50 each. If you are lactose intolerant, I will say they are heavy-handed on the cheese. I personally like the cheese. It took eight minutes for the order to be ready. It wasn't that bad and the crust was not dry and it was puffy. Oven baked, of course. read more

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this is literally the best calzone i've ever had. i wish i had taken a picture before! read more

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Ignore the posted hours on this website as the restaurant is RARELY open. In the last week I have gone to the restaurant twice during business hours to have some pizza and both times they were closed. They are presently running a VERY limited schedule that honestly is impossible to keep track of. In fact, the hours on the front door have been hand painted over with in order to change their schedule, VERY tacky. I will say this, *"when"* they are open, their pizza is fantastic but catching them open during the week is honestly a hit or miss. Very poor way to run a business, especially in a college town. read more

DiCarlo's Pizza - As you can see, broad daylight and they are closed - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Delicious spin on pizza! Toppings and cheese added fresh after baking. The service was pleasant and prompt. It had the feel of an old school northern pizza joint. We will be back and highly recommend if you're looking for great pizza with a different approach. read more

DiCarlo's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Only thing great was the service. Who's serves pizza with cold toppings? I had to warm up my pizza & it tasted like cafeteria pizza from grade school. Avoid this place at all cost! read more

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I love this style of pizza. Let go of your inhibitions about the cold cheese and toppings

If childhood nostalgia is what you're looking for then this is your place ! Imagine the excitement of opening your lunch box and eating cold, canned spaghetti sauce slathered over stale bread and smothered with room temperature government cheese. Boy oh boy what a treat. This place is ground breaking, finally someone who has figured out how to reinvent the wheel. read more

The pizza is absolutely delicious, they bake the pizza sauce and crust first and then add on the cheese for one of there pizza's and they have a flatbread pizza that is amazing and is kind of cooked like a regular pizza but without the sauce and you get to dip it in the sauce, there is also this pizza roll was so cool, like a calzone but not a calzone. I highly recommend coming here it was so great and I'm pretty sure they stay open really late on the weekends so that's a plus. It's so chill in here and peaceful and the music is perfect for the way Thai place is. read more

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This place is great. 1. Order flatbread if you like traditional style. 2. Order the 2 slices for a different take. They put cheese and toppings after it comes out of oven. read more

Great pizza worth any kind of wait. Best I've ever had. Pizza was very crispy and the topping were well portioned

We waited at least 50 minutes for two slices of bleh pizza. This place must be a front, otherwise the owner would care. How could they possibly survive and pay rent? Also, the shop messed up and gave the guys in front of us pizza to someone else on accident and they had to wait another 30. Shame, we love Ohio Valley Style. read more

The pizza was unique and delicious. Great location as well. My family and I will be coming back.

The service was great and everyone was super nice. The pizza is very different, as long as you are expecting that. My husband said it was like you were making a frozen pizza and the power went out. It's served as a fully cooked crust and sauce with cold cheese and toppings. The place is really cute though! read more

First time in Knoxville...this place was next door to the Hyatt. We needed a late-night fix and this place seemed like it. Nope. We ordered two 'slices' to go. As we walked into the hotel, we opened the box to find two small, uncooked squares of 'pizza'. Not good. read more

The place is immaculate and the service is great every time I go. The pizza is weird, don't get me wrong, and it's not always my favorite cup of tea, but you can't review it a one star experience when you just don't like the style of pizza. Go to Wikipedia and read about Ohio Valley style before ordering from a Ohio valley style pizzeria. If you didn't like it then fine, take it as a new experience and judge it for what it is, not for what you wanted it to be. read more

It was a different style pizza. The crust was awesome. We got pepperoni and they top the pizza with cheese after it come out of the oven. So it is a half melted cheese but not really. Very different than anything I have had but good in its own right. read more

Ignore the 1 star(s) from people who cant read. Valley style is different(COLD TOPPINGS PEOPLE), for sure, but if done right is AWESOME! I was born in Steubenville, and grew up eating DiCarlos from the original Adams St location in Steubenville. My grandparents were friends with Primo DiCarlo and his wife, and one of the first things my mom ate after I was born was Pizza that Primo brought her in the hospital. Even when we moved south, every trip to see family ended with a cooler of frozen DiCarlos. Thats how serious it was While it's not 100%, its damn close to the original. The cool cheese on the hot crust, gotta get a piece before heading home, and putting the top back on the box to slightly melt the cheese. Delicious! So, why not 5 stars? Folks from "The Ville"(Steubenville, Oh) hold a pretty high bar. Valley style isnt for everyone, it definitely isnt greasy New York Style(still good) or MeatCake Chicago style(bangin). It is unique, and that is what makes it love or hate it. Not sure what temp they have the oven at, but they need to kick it up. The sauce was warm, not hot, which prevented the cheese from melting properly. The sauce was close, but no cigar. A little more bland than the original. Lastly, way too pricey! I get that they are downtown, but $60.00 for a full tray is a full 12.00 more than the average price in OH. Very clean and tidy inside with plenty of space inside. Will be back! read more

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We LOVE the Ohio valley style pizza from Dicarlo's!We always got it in West Virginia and we're so excited they opened a place down here where we live! It's a bummer seeing the bad reviews because of the cold toppings but that's the stores pizza style! If you don't like Ohio valley style pizza, that's totally fine, but don't go to an Ohio valley style pizza place and give a poor review because it's that style. read more

Wtf is this?! Not pizza. Zero quality or anything that resembles pizza. I am super disappointed, please go out of business if you cannot do any better. read more

DiCarlo's Pizza - What is this?! It's supposed to be cheese but not even melted?! - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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The pizza is just okay. We got it with pepperoni and evidently they don't cook the pizza with the meat or cheese on it because the meT was cold and the cheeses wasn't all of the way melted. The lady taking orders also left a lot to be desired. They only have bottle drinks and a 16 oz of water is $3. Too expensive for what you get. Won't be returning. read more

Love love love Dicarlos's Pizza! The cold cheese on top keeps you from burning the roof of your mouth which often happens when pizza first comes out of the oven. Genius! read more

We have never had Ohio Valley style pizza, what a unique treat! Tony was very helpful and told us exactly what to expect. The crust was so crisp, the provolone cheese had so much more flavor than mozzarella. The place was clean and bright. Give it a try!! read more

DiCarlo's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Cold pizza. And they took too long for 2 slices, like 20 minutes. Wanted fast and easy.