Pizzeria Nora

Hands Down, One of the Best Pizza Restaurants in the U.S.!…read more I'm not kidding, this place is that good! It rivals some of the best pizza we've had in Italy, and it's right here in Knoxville, Tennessee! HINT: Make sure you have reservations! We went on a Thursday night and the place was absolutely packed. Thankfully, we had reservations! Once we were seated, we cooled down with an ice-cold beer and got started with Sourdough & Olive Oil, simple, but incredibly good. Then came the Mozzarella and a Special Pâté & Pickle Plate, which included a Mushroom & Pistachio Pâté. WOW! That pâté was crazy good! If you like getting outside your comfort zone and trying something different, this is a MUST. My son and I love to venture out and try new things, so we decided to take it up a notch and ordered the Trust Fall. They basically take over and create two pizzas with random toppings for you. What a cool concept! And let me tell you... SO, SO, SO GOOD! They even created our starter for us and paired everything with a bottle of wine. The whole experience was fun, creative, and completely different from your typical pizza restaurant. We also ordered the Sofia, a Pepperoni, and another pizza whose name escapes me. Every single one was AMAZING! And here's another HINT... DON'T EAT TOO MUCH! You're going to want room for the homemade Gelato! It is fantastic. One tip: If you already know you want a favorite flavor, especially Chocolate, order it with your meal. They can run out of the popular flavors. If you order it early, they'll scoop it up and save it in the freezer for you. Now THAT is service! Service was amazing. The pizzas were incredible. The concept was creative and fun. The gelato was the perfect finish. I honestly believe these are some of the best pizzas in the United States! If you live in Knoxville, or you're coming into town for a Vols football game , what are you waiting for?! GET YOUR RESERVATION IN NOW! You will not regret it. Cheers!

The A Dopo was a all around perfect dinner experience, the staff was extremely friendly, helpful…read moreand generous. I say generous because they were very nice and gave my lady a starter to take home. The pizza was amazing and full of flavor, the crust was like the best breadstick you've ever had. A simple Ambiance but trendy and clean, the restaurant is packed but efficient and I could tell immediately we were at the place that Knoxville comes for a great pizza

Inside front of the restaurant

Trust Fall Pizza

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Wine with the Trust Fall

Hard Knox Pizzeria

4.3(367 reviews)

3.9 mi

The pizza here is consistently fantastic, which is why we continue to come back. Unfortunately, the…read moreservice timing has become a recurring frustration for us. On several visits, we have specifically requested that our garlic cheese bread and salad arrive before the pizza so we can actually enjoy the appetizer and salad course first. Tonight, we again had a very clear conversation about this request, yet everything arrived in the exact opposite order. What was most frustrating was being told that "the pizza comes out when the pizza comes out," as though there is no ability for the front staff and kitchen to coordinate timing. In an open-concept restaurant where the order staff and kitchen are working side by side, it seems like simple communication could easily solve this issue. We truly enjoy the food and want this restaurant to succeed, but proper pacing of a meal is part of good dining service. Appetizers and salads should enhance the experience -- not arrive simultaneously with or after the main course. We hope management will take this constructively because the food deserves service that matches its quality

Went at lunch and you order at the register take a number and sit down. This place is self serve,…read more including drinks. There was a bar though which is closed during lunch. We got the lunch special, which is a 10 inch pizza and a drink for $15. Very good and the crust had a lot of crunch. Very generous on the toppings. I will be back.

Carry out dine in ordering

The vitello

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Bar area

Baker Boy Pizza

4.5(69 reviews)

2.4 mi

Stopped by the location on Cherry by happenstance the other day. I only had a slice, but I have to…read moresay this is one of the best slices I have had in a very long time. The crust had the perfect crunch and for a slice that size to not droop when picking it up was awesome. I have had some damn good pizza around the US and the world and that one slice was near perfection. The lady (name I can't remember) was informative and super nice. I will be trying something else from there in the near future for sure.

Atmosphere was nice, small indoor seating but they have a small outdoor patio. Pets allowed. I was…read moredrawn to try the giant mozzarella sticks, it filled your mouth with cheese and thank god I shared it with my hubby and didn't try to eat it all.

Those yummy mozzarella sticks - GIANT

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Pizza and sodas

South Coast Pizza

4.4(152 reviews)

2.9 mi

Best pizza in Knoxville! Relaxed downtown atmosphere,…read morepicnic table seating inside and out and the best pizza

We stopped by South Coast Pizza during a sporting event in Knoxville! It was a beautiful day and…read morethey have a large outdoor seating area outside - large picnic tables - and booths and more picnic tables inside. Menus, silverware, napkins and plates are available on a table when you walk in and you order at the counter and pickup at another window. We ordered the massive slice of cheese and pepperoni ($3), cheese sticks ($7), small Caesar salad ($5),and green monster pizza! The order was ready extremely quickly and we dived in - everything was hot and fresh. Kids liked the huge slices of pizza - thin crust. The cheese sticks were amazing - big and fluffy - only about 6-7 in an order but would highly recommend. Pizza was delicious - pesto base with chicken, arugula, feta. We ordered the medium and the pizza was filling. A great stop if you have kids or are craving pizza - lots of different speciality pizzas or you can build your own.

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Jaboni's Pizzeria Kingston Pike

3.9(122 reviews)

6.6 mi

I was very surprised by Jaboni's in the best way! This pizza spot has entered my top 5 favorite…read morepizzas in Knoxville-- the cheese pizza is wonderfully priced and delicious. I didn't realize the place was local until walking in, but it's a family ran restaurant with a great charm inside. Our waitress was super friendly and very attentive to anything that we needed. She did upsell us on ranch without indicating there was a price to it, but the ranch was delicious! The TV's inside were a tiny bit loud (they were playing a Spider-Man film), but the pizza was so good that I will definitely be back.

We go almost every Tuesday for trivia. It's such a a great time. The pizza and all the food is…read moreamazing. The service is good. It's always a fun uplifting experience. The trivia makes it fun for all ages. Very clean as well. Never have had a problem.

The main restaurant area

Margherita Pizza with Original special, subbed black olives instead of onions.

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Garlic knotts. Very good. Nice and soft.

The Kennedy

4.5(287 reviews)

2.1 mi

Everything was wonderful as always at the Kennedy! Must stop when in Knoxville. Jason our server…read morewas great, food awesome and cocktails even better!

1. Ryan and William were amazing at the bar. William was our waiter and he did a fantastic job…read more 2. The food was top quality. 3. The drinks were over the top and William is an amazing bartender with deep knowledge on how to make drinks taste appropriately. 4. I've been coming to downtown Knoxville for a long time and never knew about the Kennedy, will make it a regular stop for me now.

Interior

Bacon wrapped dates

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Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza

3.9(108 reviews)

16.8 mi

Lisa is a great bartender and server. I always get great service and great food. Highly recommendread more

We have driven by this restaurant on several occasions & finally decided to stop. It was lunch time…read moreso why not. The restaurant was welcoming & it smelled good. The waitress told us to grab a seat wherever we wanted. She was quick on taking our drink order. After reviewing the menu we decided on the lunch special & a capri salad. Our capri salad arrived & looked appetizing. After our first bite we looked at each & said "it's not Florence". The tomatoes did not have flavor, drizzle of olive oil was light & very light balsamic vinegar. The lunch special of 2 slices with 2 toppings was outstanding, even with a big flop. It's big enough for two people or tomorrow's lunch. Will go again, maybe for dinner.

Inside

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

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Med Pizza

Mamma Mias

4.4(119 reviews)

12.0 mi

Food: We have gone 5 times now and honestly cannot wait until our next visit. The food is real!…read moreHomemade, with authentic taste, texture and has been consistent. We have had spaghetti, meatballs, chicken parm, lasagna, baked ziti, manicotti, bruschetta, tortellini and salads and with absolutely no complaints, not one. All food has always been hit, fresh and delicious. Service: we have had every server and they each carry the owners idea of what a business should be, they are responsive, in tune and hustle. Service with heart, compassion and a smile. Price: For the portion size the price is on point.

This is our new go-to place for Italian food! Today we had the pizza and it was the best ever!…read more Melissa was our server and she went above and beyond! You won't find a friendlier waitress on the planet! She didn't just top of our iced teas when needed but even came by with a glass of ice and topped off our glasses with it! We've never had anyone do that before. Nick, the owner, was checking in on all the tables to make sure everything was great and he was so friendly we told him to pull up a chair and chat for a while! I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed this visit! And Nick....Go Yankees!!

Deluxe Calzone

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Rosati's Pizza

3.7(173 reviews)

5.2 mi

Was visiting Knoxville with a large party from out of state. Rosati's tried really hard to…read moreaccommodate all our people asking about what we needed the whole time. When we got there, the service and food were top notch. We really enjoyed the experience. Will stop by again if we're ever in Knoxville.

Deep dish pizza&ricks stix were top notch. The servers were also very attentive to both customers…read moreand cleaning. My husband absolutely loves Chicago pizza so this was the perfect stop for us on our roadtrip. The young man working did a great job selling us on coming back. Unfortunately we aren't from the area. But if we ever pop back through we'll be sure to stop. If you live local and love deep dish you should absolutely try them out. Only suggestion is maybe pick some other music lol the spa tunes and belly full of pizza had us ready for a nap.

12" Thin Crust with sausage and mushroom

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Gavino's Pizzeria & Restaurant

3.8(235 reviews)

4.6 mi

The baked ziti is the best...creamy, cheesy, and perfectly baked. The traditional Neopolitan piza…read morehas a great hand-tossed crust with just the right amount of sweetness in the sauce, the wings are solid, and the cannolis are a must. The weekdays lunch menu pricing is a fantastic deal and servers make every visit warm and welcoming.

We on the way out of Knoxville but in need of food, namely Italian. Gavinos popped up in Yelp and…read morethe reviews along with the photos of the interior hooked us. We arrived on a Sunday evening and were promptly seated. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We ordered a deep dish pizza with pepperoni and bolognese for entrees. For appetizers we ordered fried ravioli and garlic knots. Mysteriously, I am the only one in my family that appreciates a good garlic knot. The waiter voiced his approval of the order for the bread. He was right!! The garlic knots were great. They were light and fluffy and so delicious. The ravioli was good but not a stand out. The entrees were a mix. The pizza was outstanding. The pie was not heavy and the ingredients were top notch. The bolognese was another thing entirely. It was brought out soupy. We have had bolognese in a lot of places and they are different to a degree...not soupy like this. The pasta was out of a box. Once you have had homemade pasta, factory made pasta is easy to tell. Finally, Gavino's did not have cappuccino or any coffee at all!! We were surprised...we looked around at the wonderful Italian decor, the red and white plaid tablecloths, the full Italian dessert menu and could not believe the restaurant did not have some kind of coffee, Italian or otherwise! To our waiter's credit, he did offer to make some especially for us but that's not the point. An Italian joint should have some Italian coffee. We left without ordering dessert, which is a rarity. But the lack of coffee killed the vibe. We did bring the pizza home and we ate every slice of it over the next few days. So, go for the pizza and garlic knots and bring your cappuccino with you. ;)

Sign inside

The Original Special with banana peppers

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Fried wings were tasty without being greasy. Sauce was a lil thinner than i like but had good flavor.

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Ellie M.

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7 years ago

This was the best pizza I have had in many years. The crust was perfectly crisp but also chewy. I got the Dino pizza and would highly recommend it. It had homage Italian sausage and I could definitely tell a difference. Everything tasted fresh and homemade if I was an Italian chef. If I am being 100% honest I don't usually eat pizza because I am slightly lactose intolerant so I ate a bite with cheese and then removed it for the rest of my pizza and I have to say it was still spectacular. I would highly recommend and will be going again read more

James D.

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9 years ago

The best pizza. Quirky non-corporate atmosphere. Unpretentious but nice adaptation of a perfectly workable building in one of Knoxville's most organic neighborhoods. I eat meals made at home most of the time, so a restaurant has to be "worth it".... Again, just the best pizza! read more

Garry S.

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8 years ago

The best pizza in Knoxville hands down! I can't say enough good things about this place, the staff is friendly, reasonable prices, and excellent quality all around. Dave knows pizza, if you've not been go there now/immediately. You will not be disappointed. read more

Justin P.

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5 years ago

Everything here is amazing. Been several times. The Caesar salad is the best I've ever had.

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