THE 32 BEST Italian Restaurants in Knoxville, TN - 2024 Restaurantji (2024)

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“One of Knoxville’s rare food gems! I don’t even love sourdough but I gave it a try and I am so glad I did! The fresh ingredients, wine selection, and flavors make this the best pizza place in town.“

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“So cozy, great food. The patio is great after dinner. Staff is always on point and looking out for you. One of my top three places in town!!“

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“Owner was extremely kind and the food was amazing!! We got the New York Calzone and the monster burger and both we absolutely delicious and a good price too.“

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“We stumbled upon Forno grill a few years ago after moving out to Knoxville and boy were we happy! As former NYer’s we tend to seek out the most similar pizza to match back home and this certainly is it. The restaurant is always immaculate and the staff are all super friendly and helpful. Every year for my children’s birthdays we provide pizzas for their class party and we use Forno grill ofcourse. They have always taken good care of me each time I’ve ordered. We are very happy to have such an amazing business close to us. Thank you for always providing top notch service and the most delicious pizzas around :)“

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“We have the fondest memories of visiting The Pizza Kitchen when it was on Northshore, and I was so excited it reopened a decade later. My favorite is the Thai pie. We tried the spinach dip recently and loved it.
P.S. Please bring back the bread and olive oil dip.“

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“We just served our Holston Middle school staff Fazoli’s for their staff lunch and they did an amazing job! Food and service was excellent, this is definitely a go-to in the future for other lunches. Thank you!!“

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“We were sat and had drinks with breadsticks within 7 mins. Within 20, we were served. I did drink 3 glasses of tea but just before my last sip each time, our server (Kaitlyn) was there with a new one. Great service! The food itself was amazingly right on point as I know it should taste! (Seafood Alfredo) because of these factors, I give a full 5 star overall!!...impressive for a Saturday afternoon!“

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“I had a wonderful dinner at Altruda’s last night. Our server, Mia was fantastic. She was attentive, kind, and went above and beyond to ensure my boyfriend and I had a great experience. I look forward to trying a new dish the next time I’m there.“

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“The food at this restaurant is delicious and the staff is great!“

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“Great food and a great atmosphere with perfect lighting. The music was great and at a perfect level. Acoustics were great. You can hear each other talk and it is not loud I. There. To me this is the quintessential “old Knoxville” great restaurant. We are lucky to have it.“

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“We had great service. The food was fresh and the breadsticks were so good. Linda was our server and she was top notch. We didn't have to ask for anything. She was on top of it our entire visit.“

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“Anytime I am wanting the best Italian food in Knoxville, with the best service, Carrabbas is my go to! The food is always so fresh, and the staff if always so friendly and accommodating! I recommend to anyone searching for an excellent Italian dining experience!“

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“This place could be so much more, but because of the lazy owner, it has trickled down to a lazy staff. The food is horrible and some of the staff are lazy, not all, but most. The drinks are in small glasses and food is very processed (frozen stuff they just heat up) They NEVER advertise in advance to show what bands are playing and if it weren't for the bands in the first place and the fact that there's no other bars in the area, they'd be out of business. It's the bands that keep them in business, not to mention that there isn't anything else (entertainment wise) anywhere near, so they have a monopoly by default. If they had competition, they'd be done. worst customer service and food around. Also, there's no dance floor, so if you want to dance, you have to move chairs and tables yourself or just sit at your table and chair dance.“

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“Amazing local restaurant, a must try, you’ll love it! The ground steak parmigiana is AMAZING! So is the spaghetti and any pasta, but the lunch sandwiches are a real gem as well.“

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“Excellent experience and food was on point!“

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“Best food and wonderful friendly service. Thank you Oscars for being simply awesome.“

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“Went here because I had a gift card and no Italian restaurants exist in Oak Ridge. It was a better experience than I recall from visiting OG about 7 years ago. We had Chicken Parmigiana, minestrone, and ravioli with a salad. Everything tasted fresh and appealing but the server (Serina) made it even better with her professional and courteous service.“

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“So happy with the food! Had them catered at work today so I got to try a few different items. All were excellent. Will have them in our catering rotation for sure!“

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“the food is always great and the service too.“

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“The greatest Chicago pizza. Delicious ingredients, good service. need more locations in Knoxville TN. 5 star thin crust pizza.“

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“I took my fiance here for her birthday dinner. Food was fantastic, service was great. Menu should have specified the house red wine was dry wine. They tried to call me because i left no tip. I didn’t leave one because of a last minute bill came out, first time a restaurant called me when i have left a $0 tip (normally i leave no tip when service is bad/really bad) if it was not for that bill, I would’ve been able to tip wendy the waitress very well“

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“Always a great time ! Creative atmosphere for Knoxville and always forward thinking“

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“Good pizza and friendly service“

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“My friend and I went there today.A gentleman on his break eas very kind answering my 2 questions. We ended up getting the cheeseburgers deluxe with added fried onions. They were really good. My son and his wife takes me there sometimes to get pizza and ounion rings. They are the best. You will not be disappointed at this place ever.“

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“We were in Knoxville just for an overnight and chose Gavino's for dinner as it was close to our hotel - turned out to be a great choice. Pizza was excellent and garlic knots some of the best we have ever had, and we have sampled many over the years. Mary Beth was our server and was efficient, congenial, and a joy to talk to. Overall a 5 star experience and a place to which we will certainly return should our travels bring us to Knoxville again.“

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“I loved the salad, lots of fresh vegetables. I loved the cheesecake! They bring out breadsticks and marinara sauce when you first get there.The service is first class. My only complaint is the spaghetti and meatballs was terrible. The marinara sauce was good but the meat and the meatballs and the meat and the meat sauce. I don't know there was just something off. I just couldn't eat it.The server was nice enough to take it off the bill because I only had two bites. When I went to pay my bill, I could tell the manager was, let's just say "perturbed" , that I didn't like my spaghetti but she was as polite as she could be.I highly recommend this restaurant. You might like the meatballs I didn't. I am definitely going to go back and try the pizza! Oh I forgot I had the fried mushrooms too. Those were excellent!“

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“Everything is great at Savelli’s. Love the specials! Who wouldnt like grouper served over angel hair pasta in a white wine, lemon butter cream sauce????!?!“

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“Jets Pizza is a great option for those who love Detroit-style pizza. Their deep dish pies are known for their thick, buttery crusts and generous amount of cheese. The sauce is also a highlight, with a sweetness that complements the savory flavors of the toppings. If you're looking for a satisfying and delicious chain pizza experience, Jets is definitely worth checking out.“

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“Love Little joes! My parents have been eating there since before I was born! We all love it! The staff is absolutely amazing! Even on days they are short staffed, they are so nice and kind! Never hateful. Love this place!“

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“I cannot recommend this place enough! The best marina I've ever had. Probably the best crust too. It's even better if you can eat fresh out of the oven it's even better! They are open till 3am or 4am.“

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“Our goto for pizza, my wife and I can never agree on pizza so we've ordered pretty much everything, from the Veggie to the Deluxe everything has been delicious. I usually order using the app with good success, also seem to have the best deals when you order online.“