Great food, atmosphere and service on an early dinner outing. We had the grouper piccata and veal parmigiana with the meatballs as apps. For dessert- we had cannolis - everything was delicious and freshly prepared. read more

Sorry I can't remember our waitress's name but she was so perfect...it was our anniversary and my wife reserved the "special room". We were promptly seated and had the place to ourselves for a short while. We brought our own wines so our waitress quickly opened the bottles and read the specials of the day. We have been here before but it has been few years since our last visit; we were not disappointed. You will not be disappointed with the classics or the Special Platter. I opted for the special Blacked Grouper (38) my wife ordered the Seafood Alfredo (28), and Caesar Salad. The salad could have been a more traditional blended salad but the highlights were the entrees. Both were perfectly prepared and a good price point. We ended our evening with their classic Tiramisu and an order of Gelato. Both were excellent and well priced. The highlight was the private room and our service...it's like a classic Trattoria. Thank you for a wonderful evening and anniversary! read more

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I love this little place. The food is absolutely A+. Always consistent. I've forced myself to try different entrees and it's been hard to not stay on one item bc they're all so good. Had the grouper piccata last night and it was incredible. My group shared bites and everything was delicious. This place is cozy so be patient. Great job y'all! Keep it up. read more

Savelli's was great tonight. We had the sweetest most upbeat waitress. And our dinner was great, the blacken snapper w/ sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, and of course the beggars purse filled with Asiago w/ a creamy marinara. It's a cozy spot for Knoxville. read more

Savelli's Italian Restaurant - Blackened Snapper - Italian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Went here with friends on their recommendation. We were super impressed by the authentic Italian food!! Small but very good!!

Absolutely terrible, ordered take out, the price was raised 3 times before I finally paid, food tasted like stomach acid. I've never left a bad review before this. Portions were very small compared to the pricing. Food taste does not match the looks read more

Savelli's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The ambiance here is unmatched in all of Knoxville. It feels like a very private. The crab Alfredo and lobster ravioli are delicious. The garlic bread is amazing (like ciabatta). Servic was attentive but not smothering. read more

I thought this spot was okay, but it wasn't really my favorite. The wedding soup is really good, but I wasn't wowed by the spaghetti. Friendly staff, it is in a small house almost. Interesting vibe for sure. read more

Savelli's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Celebrated an anniversary. The service was exceptional; our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made excellent wine pairing suggestions. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and had a charming rustic decor that made us feel right at home. Portion sizes were generous, and every dish showcased high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes. Overall, this is by far the best Italian restaurant I've visited! read more

The food has always been excellent. It is a little crowded but it is very unique and quaint. We have been numerous times and always great.

Well it's been almost five years since I have been to Knoxville...see my last (and soon to be updated review) of Brewster's Ice cream. I got into town at about 9:30 am on Thursday morning. I was planning on doing all the things, but in reality I just slept for most of the day. I periodically got up to keep my blood pumping and by the time it was lunchtime I was advised that my mom was taking me and and some family friends out for dinner @ Savelli's. I suddenly got hungry. We got to the restaurant around 6 pm. The parking was pretty sparse. My mom wanted to park in the parking lot of Gus's Hot Chicken, but I told her not to, seeing as there were signs specifically saying not to if you weren't eating there. The friends that came to meet us shortly after did not heed the warning. They were promptly "advised" that their car would be towed if it wasn't moved. We walked into the restaurant. It still had the white sheer fabric curtains acting like makeshift drywall. We were seated quickly. We both got salads to split before. The shaved parmigian and Caesar dressing made for a nice crisp start to the meal. This is where things go slightly askew. Everyone was asked what toppings they wanted. In the end it was Caramalized onions, pepperoni, green peppers and mushrooms. I knew that traditional New York style pizza is usually cheese and/or pepperoni. The water content of the veggies did cause the pizza to lose its "foldable" characteristics, but it was still delicious. The onions were flavorful, the mushrooms were good,the pepperoni was slightly spicy. The only regret were the green peppers. They were mushy and not very effective as a topping. The crust was delicious though, crispy and solid. Truth be told I had three of the eight slices. Obviously I was able to eat this delicious pizza. Next time we will control our American desire for excess and do the right thing. read more

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Knoxville is my hometown and I now reside in a Michelin star city. Savelli's gets 5 stars long before the "general public" rating restaurants was a thing. This place is a gem all the way around. The essence of mom and pop, generational family business, and a great "hole in the wall". For being in a landlocked state I can recommend the seafood. Had blue crab ravioli and it was did not disappoint. Bring your wine and good people and get ready to relax and enjoy their food. I like their red sauce too. Not too tangy imo. If you're complaining about parking, pouring your own wine after paying the uncorking fee, or slow service you're petty. I hope this local treasure is here to stay for generations and changes to come. Def call to make a resy. Xo Sabs read more

Service was terrible, food was terrible, price of the food was also terrible. Won't ever bring my money into that place again.

Fabulous food and staff. Wonderful atmosphere;and you can never go wrong with ordering the special on any given night. My crew comes down, when in town. THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! read more

Savelli's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Overall a super cute and tiny place. The waiting area is maybe a 4x4 spot that has some curtains to help separate it. It is BYOB and when you make the reservation they remind you on the phone. We really enjoyed our evening there and the food was very good. Service staff was very nice and helpful. Our only big complaint was that there weren't any prices so the final bill caught us off guard, don't get me wrong we still would've eaten there and got the same stuff but not sure we would've order two desserts etc. Soups- both soups had great flavor Bruschetta- different take on it, as it was baked with cheese - it was still very good Sea Bass - was a little overcooked on the bottom but the flavor was very good, and a nice big piece of fish, the risotto was ok, a little dry but overall good Seafood Alfredo - very good sauce, it had lobster, crab and shrimp - found about 3 pieces of shell but again very good Creame brûlée- yum! Creame brûlée cheesecake- yum! Bring your own wine, sweet savings when you think about it! Will definitely go back. read more

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Been here several times and the food is always amazing!! The wait staff are always very enjoyable and kind!! It is a smaller place but that is apart of its charm! I would recommend it to anyone! read more

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The Ambiance was great as we were the only ones there soft romantic music playing. I ordered the Italian sub over the moon delicious and my order the sausage sub and chips she said it was a masterpiece and she wasn't kidding because she devoured it The place has a BYOB of wine witch is kinda cool. read more

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First let's start with it smells old and musky! definitely WILL NOT be on my let's eat there list again. The pricing wasn't great either for the amount of food you get. The appetizer we got came with the wrong stuff. The water tastes weird. I definitely wouldn't recommend at all. read more

The restaurant was quaint and adorable. We enjoyed the food. The service was less than. We dined outside and the staff seemed to keep forgetting about us. Only sit inside if you go read more

We went on 2/14/26 have not been here in a bit and decided to give it another try. BIG MISTAKE. Cramped in here and waited at the door. The young kid said SIT HERE right in the front at the door in the cold wind. Service was awful So short haired blonde did not care ..I asked questions and she was in a hurry. NO COKE ZERO Glad I brought my OWN BOTTLE. It is like update your soda selections. I ordered spaghetti with marinara...A small amount for 21.00 the sauce was bland. Had to pay for bread , ONE piece 99 cents (REALLY) the meal was 21.00 You think bread would come with the meal. The other person ordered Lasagna was 21.00 REALLY it was a high was plain ole spaghetti and his bread was 99 cents. People were jammed in all around us coughing etc. He had a iced tea suppose to be unsweet..and that server never checked back on anything. he had to drink sweet tea. She only came back at the end I told her on my own this spaghetti was SOUPY I said not good she said No it was not...and then again no thats not right. OK well do something about it. NOTHING was done. No Manager NADA. No free dessert..No make good no refill on his tea. THe bill was 52.00 If I wanted a can of Hunt's tomato Paste I could get that at home. The seating was awful just sit here..No friendly people So to say will be another 20 plus years before we come back ...NOT. You could tell they know the ritzy patrons and forget us. Do not waste you money. read more

Food was fantastic. I had the special blackened grouper with mama Mia sauce it was excellent. The chicken mama Mia is a similar iteration to decor for the protein. The mama Mia sauce is very unique it's creamy, salty and hint of Leno so some tart. We had the bruscetta that was fantastic topped with balsamic and cheese. The dessert options were fantastic. They had so many good dessert options. We got the carrot cake and the butterfinger cheesecake was so so good. The service was fine only had one waitress for the place it's a home y looking location not huge and it's byob read more

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It had been years since I previously ate there but not much changed. Solid family style Italian food served in large quantities.

Four of us dined last night, and were very pleased wih our meals and service. Our server, Melanie, was pleasant, professional, and most accommodating. Worth the 45-60 min drive from our home, we'll be back! read more

we used to love this place, it was our date night outing. we went there last night for the first time in a year and it was completely different. in the past our food was made to order and took a bit to come out but we didn't mind b/c we knew it was fresh. well last night it came out so quick it was alarming. then we bit into our food and could tell it was all microwaved. our chicken was rubbery and dry, husbands marinara tasted fermented (old). we were super disappointed. seems like they are more about making money, getting people in and out now rather than home cooked quality food. we even skipped dessert b/c we didn't want to be disappointed about something else. read more

Overpriced , and small portions . Mediocre food . Trust when I say you can make better at home for the fraction of the price . read more

Savelli's Italian Restaurant - Lobster stuffed ravioli . 25 dollars ..... - Italian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

A small family business that I love. You need reservations and parking can get interesting. Food and services can't be beat in my opinion. Bring your own wine if you want any. I like that. You won't be disappointed. read more

While the food here is quite good, I have to add some constructive criticism. I don't consider myself cheap when it comes to good food but, when you are asked if you want bread with your meal and a 3x6 slice of garlic bread comes out, which was tasty, they charge you $3.00 per slice. I also understand the corkage the fee for a BYOB, to an extent, but when they bring you wines glasses, hand you a corkscrew and don't even bother asking you if they can open your wine, that's kinda lame. One of the staff was dressed like a hoodlum with oversized jeans and white T-Shirt while sporting a knit cap. Sorry, but you guys need to up your game, not to mention the maybe 12 parking spaces for the place. read more

I guess Savelli's saw what Jaboni's charges for a pie and felt inspired to become the most expensive pizza in town. Raised price of a one topping pizza from $18 to $23 + credit card fee. Comes out to $27 with fee and tax included, no tip.. At least they hired more help so you don't feel ignored or unseen while waiting in the curtained gloryhole booth. read more

Make reservations!! It was packed at 6pm. Standing room only with reservations. I wish they were serving their full menu. We didn't get to order what we really wanted, but it was still good. We had calamari to start, the marinara was great. Hubs had the meat sampler- said all 5 samples were good but he really only wanted the spinach lasagna. He said the eggplant Parmesan was his least favorite. I had the manicotti it was good but not great. The garlic bread was really good but I feel it should come with the meal not an additional charge. Overall- will go back but really hope they are serving the full menu. Or they need to update their website. read more

My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and wanted a good Italian place to eat at because it is one of our favorite cuisines. This restaurant came HIGHLY recommended and so we came. The positive: The staff was super friendly, both on the phone making the reservation and when seating us at our table. They even accommodated us arriving 20 min early for our reservation. This was a big plus for us at the onset. The negatives: 1) The Atmosphere: To start, the interior of the place seemed to need a bit of TLC. The ceiling was sagging in spots and curtains were everywhere sectioning off little alcoves for people to sit. The arrangement doesn't feel private but rather cramped. This seating adds to the exclusiveness you anticipate and the necessity of reservations. 2) The service: We were promptly greeted by a hostess/server and taken to our seats. Menus were distributed and we were given complimentary waters to drink and an encouragement to look over the menu. This person left and the next server came to our side and began talking through the menu with us answering our questions. I was immediately drawn to the fact that she wasn't dressed like the other server (black slacks & white button down). She was in a pair of short black shorts and a short sleeve black T-shirt. I still don't know if there is any significance, but it immediately took away from her professionalism in my eyes. I will say, at this point, she was helpful. That is where the helpfulness stopped. Shortly after placing our order we received our salads (not included with meal fyi), a couple got up from the table adjacent to us, the table was bussed, and a new pair sat down receiving the similar treatment we had been given. In roughly 5-7 minutes, their food came out from the kitchen and they began to eat. By this time, we were ready for our meals, another 3-5 minutes passed and our server exits the kitchen and immediately realizes we don't have our food. She looks puzzled and then heads back into the kitchen. 4-5 more minutes pass and our food is brought to the table. She tops off my drink and then heads off. I do not see her again for another 15+ minutes. When I was almost done with my meal, she comes by to "check on us" asking if we need anything. I request more water and she removes my water glass from the table and takes it to the kitchen for a refill. She didn't bring out a pitcher as the other servers did. I was puzzled but said nothing. After seeing we were done with our food, she took our plates and asked if we wanted desserts to which we declined. She brought the check and then left again. 2-3 more minutes pass before she returns. We could not wait to get out. 3) The Value: Due to the reservations, limited seating, and packed out house, we anticipated great food. What we got was bland, subpar Italianish food that did nothing for us. My wife ordered baked ziti (her favorite) $13.99 and I ordered their "special" seafood Alfredo. She did not like hers at all and it was covered in marinara seeming to mask the lack of flavors. She was severely disappointed. The Alfredo portion in the picture is what I received. The totality of the food on the bowl didn't cover the bottom of the bowl. I don't know how else to describe that. The portion size was abysmal. From the picture, you will be able to count no more than 6 total pieces of seafood in the entire dish. What's truly mind-blowing is that this dish was a whopping $29.99. It was listed as a special on the board coming in with no price associated. (This should have been my red flag) You find out when your ticket arrives just how much it is. Back to the food. The Alfredo tasted mediocre and the seafood was cold and without any flavor. It was crab, shrimp and something else and nothing had any real flavor. The sauce was underwhelming and the singular piece of shrimp was over cooked and rubbery. I anticipated about $15-18 and it was poor quality for that price. When I saw the $29.99, I felt like I had been fleeced and taken advantage of. I was so appalled, I didn't even want to bother complaining. I just wanted to leave. For reference, the total bill, pre tip, was $62.94. We ordered 2 entrees, 2 side salads, 2 pieces of garlic bread. We didn't buy appetizers nor desserts. No alcohol was purchased either. That is an absurd amount for what we received! Overall: This place lacks any of the things I want in a off the beaten path restaurant. The prices are grossly off based for the quality of food you receive. This experience won't be repeated by my wife and I because we won't be returning. What stinks is that we had been hyped up about how good it was going to be by so many people who have lived here for long periods of time. Truth be told, I wish I could give it a .5 or .75 star. read more

Savelli's Italian Restaurant - Their "Seafood Alfredo" on special for $29.99. - Italian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The food was okay. The standouts were the bruschetta and the grouper. The lady who waited on us , Amber?, was outstanding. She only work Tuesday and Thursday nights. read more

Finally got to try this little gem. Just when I thought we had no quaint little Italian restaurants, Savelli's. I was pretty set on trying the pizza, and it was perfect, nice thin crust, crisp on the bottom without burning but still a little chewy. Tons of good cheese and pepperoni. My husband tried the sampler and loved it, friends had a scallop piccata over angel hair and his wife had chicken alfredo. All pastas were cooked to perfection and all paid extra for a slice of garlic bread to sop up all the flavorful sauces. We brought in one of our favorite reds and they supplied the glasses, for a modest $3.00 per. Definitely on our monthly rotation of dinner spots. read more

Always delicious! Savelli's is small but this just adds to the overall ambiance. The chain restaurants are a waste of time. Make a reservation here instead. It is 100% worth it! read more

Another local gem has been a Sutherland Avenue staple most of my life, as it has been around for over 30 years. This special place is called Savelli's. On almost any night you will find Mama Liz cheffing it up in the kitchen. I absolutely love her manicotti, almost anything you get with her meat sauce you are gonna love. I also love her Italian vinaigrette so make sure to get a salad too. Also don't forget about the pizza pies, because they are hard to beat. I could sit here and talk about all the delicious dishes but instead go down there and try it out. You won't be disappointed with this cozy, cute Mom & Pop restaurant. One more place added to my list of Knoxville's Best! Dine in or carry-out, so definitely go support your locally owned restaurants! read more

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Really good place. Kinda small but they try to keeps folks separated. Service was a bit slow but they were pretty busy.... BYOB was a nice feature. Nice menu with some dandy specials. We had scallops piccata and chicken parmigiana. Bothe were respectable. Nice variety of desserts. The price for our adventure was $120 for two.... Without alcohol? Seems a bit rich but it was a lovely evening and we were able to make a few new friends.... We will circle back at some point... If you're in Knoxville and want a meal on the town; give 'em a shot!! read more

First visit and have to say very mixed review. Made reservations for dinner on a weekday night. Immediately seated when we arrived. Space is small and we felt cramped with three people at a table for four. Drapes hung between tables to give sense of privacy but feels like a lot of tables crammed into space. Restaurant was empty but we were sat next to a loud big family with yelling kids. Not their fault the family was a bit uncontrolled but maybe give people a little space if tables open. A few minutes later waitress and over and demanded our order. No hello. No any questions. No offers or suggestions. Cut her some slack as assumed like everyone they are short staffed. When we asked about a few options she answered our questions but other than dropping the food didn't check on us. Started with garlic bread (yummy) and salad. We had lasagna (solid choice), eggplant parmesan (good flavor but over breaded), and chicken piccata (dried out strips of chicken) which fell flat. Nice menu selection but taste feel short. BYOB was made clear before arrival. They do charge a small fee but does mean you have exactly what you want. Nothing overwhelmingly good or bad so giving three stars but think we will keep looking for our Italian option in Knox. read more

The food was reheated in a microwave. My wives baked ziti was still frozen in the middle. It took our waitress quite a while for my wife to ask for her to reheat. So much so is that she lost her appetite. The place is a definite hole in wall but that's about it. I really wanted this place to be good but unfortunately it wasn't. For what you get and what you pay I would've liked a little better quality for what we ordered with respect to appetizers and entrees. More than likely won't be back. read more

Savelli's is where my now husband took me on our first date, so to me it will always be one of my favorites! Honestly, anything you get on the menu will satisfy you. Not pictures, we always get their garlic bread with marinara sauce. I have to say the blackened sea bass is a new favorite of mine. The sauce is to die for! My husband loves the veggie sampler. We also love their cheesecake! One of my favorite family-owned restaurants. Also to add, Momma Savelli is still the main chef, and she always pleases! This place is always busy, so make sure to call ahead for seating. This is also a bring your own wine place, so don't forget to bring a drink! read more

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Service was great. The place was really small but looked like Christmas time. Mind you, Christmas in March... the food was okay, I had the "fresh" lobster pasta (the lobster was fresh before it was frozen I guess) it needed salt badly and for taking that long I don't know how it didn't taste amazing. DO NOT GET SEAFOOD HERE!!!!!!! read more

Food is fine but prices are kind of crazy!! 13 dollars for a cannoli????? What in the world? Otherwise ambiance is very cute and traditional Italian restaurant. Nothing crazy and the service is fine if a little bit focused on regulars. read more