If you're looking for authentic Italian food, weloveEmilia is a true authentic gem in Clarksville, TN.. My husband and I absolutely LOVE this Italian restaurant and return again and again from Nashville because the quality is consistently outstanding!! Some reviews complain that the pizza is "floppy" or doesn't have enough toppings. This is authentic Italian pizza--not an American chain pizza loaded with heavy toppings and thick crust. The dough is freshly made, the ingredients are fresh and high quality, and the pizza is prepared the way it is meant to be in Italy. The pasta, pizza, and salads are exceptional, and the desserts are incredible, and you can truly taste the difference that comes from fresh ingredients. Every dish feels like it was made with love, care and respect for traditional Italian cooking. The restaurant itself is casual, charming and EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN!! You order at the counter and seat yourself inside or outside under the covered patio, which we actually enjoy because it keeps the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming. Some people seem to expect a formal fine-dining experience because of their so called "high prices"-- you are paying for authentic, freshly made quality food--not a fast-food version of Italian cuisine. In our opinion, WelovEmilia serves the best authentic pizza, pasta, and desserts in all of Clarksville and Nashville. If you appreciate genuine Italian food made fresh from scratch, this place is worth a visit. We love the entire knowledgeable awesome friendly staff and exceptional accommodating cooks. When we leave we are completely satisfied, over stuffed, and so happy we came and are always looking forward to our next visit. WelovEmilia doesn't try to be everyone's version of Italian food--it stays true to authentic Italian traditions, and that's exactly why weloveEmilia!! read more

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BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN CLARKSVILLE! We had planned to visit for a while and they were always busy! We lucked out today when we called and thank goodness we did! Best Italian food in the area. The inside is so cute and they even have a covered patio for outdoor seating! The inside is very clean and the staff are super helpful. Every suggestion they had was delicious!!! Hidden behind OLD GLORY. Don't sleep on this place. read more

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First impression...Can't believe this place is hidden away from everything! That is really how I felt walking in. How can this place that everyone is raving about, be in a not so easy to find spot! Well, it is. But that is not the point I want to drive home. Here is what you need to know... The food is delicious and cooked well. The home made pasta is wonderful. That being said, the price for no service does not add up and the concept throws me considering that price. You would expect the a little bit more of a finer dining experience for the price they charge per dish. NOT saying the food is not worth it. They provide great food for the actual price. The issue I have is the "Order at the front and be delivered your food." There is a some walking around and asking if all all is ok, but it's more of an upgraded Olive Garden. I will say that, its very clean and modern. They have an outside seating area for when it's a bit warmer. All In all, try the food, you'll like it, but don't expect a traditional dining experience. read more

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The place is nice with a relaxing atmosphere. Where my issues started are you have to get your own drinks like your at a convenience store. No glassware for pricy drinks. You order at a counter and then bring it to your table. My appetizer was meatballs that came out rather quickly and then to find out they were stone cold. Told the server that they were cold she took them back then they were returned with our entrees. Pizza was good and way daughter and son in law had the pasta. They said the sauce was a bit greasy. My wife had the lasagna and said it tasted microwaved. They have a great pizza oven that they could warm dishes in but with the speed it came to our table was definitely microwaved. I really wanted to love this place. I spent lots of time in Italy and was hoping for a great dining experience. I spent months in Milan and Venice. read more

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The food was amazing! I had the ravioli with truffle butter mmmmm my fries had lasagna, everything was great. We took pizza home for the family. And we got this yummy dessert. Anthony was so friendly. We will be back! read more

welovEmilia - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Last minute we decided to stop here for dinner while staying overnight in Clarksville. Our first impression was OMG we made the wrong choice but a friendly waitress came over and explained the process, gave us menus and told us to sit wherever we liked. She must have noticed the look on our faces as she stopped by the table to see if we had questions. I asked for some advice, placed the order and the rest is history. We split a delicious salad and got a wonderful pizza, beer and left thanking our lucky stars that we decided to try this great place. read more

Pizza looks amazing and it tastes delicious, super fresh and service is very attentive and very polite. Ambiance is super nice and very clean, will definitely come back read more

welovEmilia - Lasagna supper delicious - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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Omg,the pizza, got pizza with artichokes, but only outer leaves, and black olives,not sliced, with mushrooms,only on two slices, cheese was none existent, absolutely horrible..... read more

My family just recently went to We Love Emilia restaurant. We lived in Italy for 25 years and moved back to the US 4 years ago. We have been searching for an authentic Italian restaurant the entire time and could never find one. Well, we finally found it at We Love Emilia. The food was outstanding. We ordered many things off the menu and it was all delicious. For an hour, we were all in heaven. This is the best Italian food I have ever eaten in the United States. If you want true Italian cuisine, eat here. read more

The restaurant is clean, bright and inviting. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It's more like a fast food place where you order at the counter so be prepared. The pizza was good, the center was a bit floppy for my personal liking but the crust was nice and thick, just how I like it. The cheese was a bit on the thin side, though. The lasagne, I already saw reviews that it wasn't good but my friend raved about it so I wanted to give it a try. It was very bland, the pasta was soggy, and the cheese on the side is hardened and black (kind of like when you microwave something and it burns). It was the 1st item to come out which is unusual for lasagne, I'm 98% sure it was indeed microwaved as it was not piping hot, plus the cheese comment above. It also tasted cheap and the portion small, see photo for reference. For $18, I was extremely shocked and disappointed. I also only ate half of this tiny lasagna because I didn't want to waste my calories. I'm 90% sure it is not homemade, other review support this conclusion, although they have upgraded the black microwave containers to an actual plate now, but not enough to fool me I'm afraid. The rosemary parmesan fries: had a lovely crunch and soft center which was perfect. They were a tad on the salty side and not a shred of rosemary to be seen. There is an entire rosemary plant outside the restaurant so it's not like they couldn't source any of the herb. See image. The 'focaccia' they serve at the beginning, was more like stale flatbread. Focaccia is supposed to be thick and fluffy looking bread but the one they served was almost like old pita bread, but hey, it's free so can't complain. I'm surprised the owners are supposedly 'Italian' due to the poor food quality, but then again, being Italian doesn't automatically mean you can cook. Also, it's more a fast food type place so can't expect much. I originally am from Europe and have been to Italy (many different regions) several times so I think I can judge even the smallest amount. Regardless of that fact, I have no trouble distinguishing what is good food and what is not. And finally, when asking for basic tap water to drink, we were told we could get some from the bathroom.... wow. Water is a basic thing a restaurant should offer without having to pay $3 for a small bottle of water. I know the owner is probably going to reply with some snarky comment as he has done with other negative reviews on G oogle, which will just further solidify my decision not to return. read more

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We love Emilia's for authentic Italian flavors and friendly service always every time

Super cute authentic Italian place. The lasagna was amazing !! Highly recommend checking this out

Terrifically yummy food, even the oil and vinegar for the bread was top notch. Love when my lasagna is mostly smooth with just a touch of outer crunch! read more

welovEmilia - Lasagna & Gustosa Pizza - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

The most authentic Italian food I've had in the Clarksville area. The ravioli with red sauce is my absolute favorite, the pizzas are outstanding, and the tiramisu is truly unforgettable. read more

Food was amazing! Excellent customer service and fun environment. I will definitely be back soon. I had the lasagna and I can't stress enough how delicious it was. read more

Best lasagna I've ever had. Great ravioli as well. Can't believe this place is hidden. Too good not to eat here. Will go back for pizza

We ordered an appetizer (Parmesan rosemary potatoes), the Emilia pizza and a pasta dish. The potatoes were very salty but it was hot, crispy and soft in the center. The staff told us that the sauce was meaty but it didn't have much meat to it. The pasta was cold and very undercooked as we could hear the crunch with the bites. We took it home, microwaved it and it was much better. The pizza was nice and hot! Would go there again for the pizza. We spent almost $80 for the three dishes and two soft drinks. read more

Incredible Food and fabulous atmosphere. Real authentic Italian food in Clarksville! read more

welovEmilia - Pizza! - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Perfect Neapolitan in Clarksville, one of the pizzas I've had recently: thin in the middle with a fluffy crust. It has modern-meets-mom/pop vibe. For the pastas, the sauces were all well executed, and the homemade noodles were wonderful (small issue: a few of the noodles were almost too al dente). I really love what they are doing in Clarksville, and good on them for putting it near the business park. High quality food, friendly service and will definitely be back. read more

The ambiance is perfect! The food is incredible! The service is a bit different, as you order your food at the register, grab your preferred drink from their refrigerator, and get any other condiments on your own. However, they bring you complimentary bread and the food you order to your table. I was not disappointed with the authenticity of the pasta and the pizza! Simply delicious! read more

A nice little spot in an unsuspecting location. Ordered a pepperoni pizza and it was quite tasty. I like the idea of a causal Italian place. Definitely fills a need in the area. read more

We were expecting a nice Italian restaurant but this was more of a glorified fast food place. Wouldn't go back.

10/10 recommend this place! The fresh Focaccia Bread and oil/vinegar bar was a great way to start our meal. So delicious! As was the rest of our plates. This is by far the most flavorful restaurant we've been to in Clarksville! Super friendly staff. We will absolutely be back. This place is must! read more

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When we walked in, the lady at the cash register started yelling instructions at us. We soon realized this was not a sit-down restaurant, but more of a loud fast food place, with uncomfortable seating. We were instructed to use the cabinets to the right of the cash register to acquire our own plastic plates, knives, and forks. We were instructed to use the beer cooler to get our own drinks. It was very loud from the open kitchen where workers were yelling at each other to coordinate orders. The $18 lasagna looked and tasted like frozen/microwaved from Walmart. It even came in a little black frozen container tray. The $20 pizza was fresh made, but the toppings were sparse and the cheese was thin. Very high prices for fast-food. It was over $90, before tax, for 3 of us. They ask for a tip, but you order while standing, and you service yourself. This is not authentic Italian by any stretch of the imagination. This is the McDonald's version of Olive Garden. read more

What a gem! The food is excellent. Fresh and flavorful. My daughter had the basil pesto sauce, I had the spinach ravioli with the traditional tomato sauce and they both were so delicious. The bread and olive oil just fantastic. Just had to get the tiramisu! We were in food heaven. The staff were so friendly, and explained the items on the menu we weren't familiar with. Super clean, great outdoor patio. It's a small casual place. We will be going back! read more

Pizza was amazing, caprese salad only had 1 small piece of basil, lasagna was delicious, if a bit overcooked. Kitchen type atmosphere. Clean. read more

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We just left this gem. We walked in and were greeted warmly. You do order at register and condiments have their own station, which is great. The food is freshly made from pasta to pizza ingredients. My BF had the Marguerita pizza and he was so happy. Crust was artisanal, thin crispy and perfect! I had the olive oil and garlic handmade spaghetti. The portion was just right. Pasta tasted so fresh and amazing taste. BTW, my BF was ecstatic they had Peroni. It was a year ago we were in Europe where we had fresh Italian Food that nothing we ever had in the USA. This came very close, so were pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be back very soon! read more

Wow. Amazing, delicious pizza and homemade pasta. Authentic as heck. This place has the best Italian food I have had in the u.s. so clarksville folks, you are super lucky to have this gem of a restaurant. I will go out of my way to stop here again. read more

Food was good, but pricey. Service was good and the restaurant was very clean. I probably won't be back just based on price.

Real authentic flavors of Italy right here in Clarksville. Definitely try out their pizza! Friendly faces all around!

I love to play Yelp Lotto, when on the road. What a winner, I hate to recommend because I may never get a seat here again. Do not let the location in an industrial park, hotel row fool you. This place is amazing, all the ingredients are fresh. I will definitely stop here again, and you would be a fool not to. Casual, fresh authentic Italian food that you can taste the love in it. read more

Excellent service, great food. Coming back again for sure!!! Thank you My wife and I were reminded about our time in Italy while eating their pizza. Basil pesto pasta was also delicious. read more

It's a glorified Fazoli's, you basically wait on yourself. Too much yelling and screaming. Was made to feel like we were an inconvenience. Food is not as "authentic" as they would have you believe. I make better pasta dishes here at home that are far more superior to the point of neighbors asking where i got it from, my sauce is a 14 hour made from scratch sauce and my homemade pizza aren't floppy messes with toppings falling off. Won't be darkening their doors again any time soon. read more

Delicious, authentic fresh pasta! The Focaccia bread was delicious and the pizza looked amazing! The folks working were amazing and so friendly! Very clean and absolutely delicious! read more

This is the best Italian food you will find in middle Tennessee, including Nashville. The owner and staff are connected to the Italian tile factory which is in the industrial park area where WeLovEmilia is located. In my imagination, I concluded that the owner and workers created this restaurant out of desperation for real Italian food in the USA. We were in Parma, Italy, a few months ago and while eating at WeLovEmila we could close our eyes as we ate the prosciutto, lasagna, focaccia, tagliatelle, caprese, etc. and be transported right back to the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy where this kitchen derives its name. The staff is very friendly, but you come here ONLY for the food. The food could not be more authentic, but do not come for a "fine dining" experience. Here is my sincere suggestion: bring your own super Tuscan--they provide the glasses with no corkage fee. (There is a Sam's Club about 1/4 mile from the restaurant and you can run in there and grab a couple of bottles.) Order the puff pastries and a generous order of thin sliced mortadella and prosciutto which they import and cut super thin as it should be. Order the tagliatelle (made fresh) and their house sugo di pomodoro. I would skip desert, but if you want something sweet, get the Nutella pizza and take what you don't eat home and have it for breakfast the next day. read more