The good, service, and atmosphere were all amazing. I heard a server talk about how nearly all the ingredients are fresh made daily, and it shows. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is that it gets really hot in the building, partly due to the position of the building relative to where the sun is in the afternoon. It's not a huge deal though, if I could give 4.75 stars I would. Food wise, I don't think there's a better Italian place anywhere near here. read more

Some very creative thin crust pizzas that were shared by a group of 8 family members with very different tastes. We really enjoyed the use of local legends like Benton's Country Ham Prosciutto on a couple of the choices. Service was excellent and recommend reservations as the location is intimate. read more

The good points: The service was good, and both the waitress and manager were responsive to our questions. Now, the rest of the story.... My son had seen that the restaurant's online menu advertised Crab and Benton's Bacon Fettuccini, and we both wanted to try that. I called on a Wednesday evening about reservations, and was told that 1) they don't do reservations, but I could do a 1-hour call-ahead and they would hold a table that way; and 2) They did still have Crab and Benton's Bacon Fettuccini. At 5 p.m. on Saturday, I did the 1-hour call-ahead for a table at 6 p.m. and was abruptly told that they did no such thing in a very rude manner, in spite of what had been specifically explained a few days earlier. We went anyway at 6 p.m. and found that the place was very crowded and very noisy, but we were seated immediately. We then saw that the menu had Crab and Benton's Bacon Risotto, and not Fettuccini - for $21, the most expensive item on the menu. Pulling the online menu up on our phones, we confirmed that fettuccini was still listed on the menu. We asked the waitress, who summoned a manager, who explained that the online menu was just an indicator, and not actually real. But they offered to put the Crab and Benton's Bacon topping over a different pasta, tagliatelle - still for $21 per bowl - and we agreed. Sadly, what we received was very little for $21 apiece. There was a very small mound of noodles about the size of my fist with 3 pieces of crab (that had a very fishy taste) and 3 little chunks of Benton's Bacon, a few red pepper pieces, some grated parmesan cheese, and a LOT of olive oil that apparently wasn't cooked, just poured on. There was absolutely nothing else: No salad, no bread, no anything for that $21 apiece, except for a small sample of not-too-fresh-tasting noodles. I had stomach problems an hour later, and my son bought a real fast-food meal on the way home to supplement the expensive but tiny entrées that we received. We only had water to drink, and yet it cost us (with tip) around $55. (More if one counts the side trip to Chick-fil-A.) Again, the waitress at our table was friendly, and the manager arranged the menu substitution, to offset the rude girl on the telephone an hour earlier. Still, there have been three restaurants at that site in my lifetime, and I won't be going back there again until the next one is in place when this one is gone. read more

Amici - Crab and Benton's Bacon Pasta, $21, before eating. (Small portion, no bread or salad, barely any crab or bacon) - Italian Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Highly recommend. Wonderful service, food and atmosphere. Will continue to frequent this restaurant.

The food was fantastic! I definitely recommend the chicken parmigiana. I'll be back to try other things on the menu soon.

I have lived in Maryville my entire life... no restaurant has topped this one. My mom and I recently visited Italy and we have looked everywhere for some real good Italian cuisine. We found it with Amici! We came for lunch on a Sunday and it was such a deal! They run awesome lunch specials. The atmosphere is inviting and warm along with modern and unique. The goat cheese gnocchi was delicious. We will definitely be back! Check this place out if you haven't! read more

Amici - Goat Cheese Gnocchi (bottom) Sicilian Pizza with mushrooms & truffle sausage (top) - Italian Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

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I got the arugula pizza and it was on the strange side of things and my sister got a meat pizza and didn't care for the taste. I wouldn't recommend the pizza or the garlic rolls. Just not enough flavor. However the chicken Parmesan and the bison meatballs were delicious. The servers ask if you want to add this cheese ball to each dish without telling you it's an added charge. Overall it's okay but I think there are much better Italian restaurants for the price. read more

RUN, don't walk! This place is dynamite! We had the Caesar & Burrata salad, the Arancini balls, garden pizza (to DIE for) and pesto pasta. The pizza crust is among the best I've ever tasted. Nice beer selection. No wine which may not be pleasing to some, but is fine with me. Great interior. Service was spot on, which is surprising since it JUST opened! Next time you want pizza or pasta, this is the place! read more

10/10 would recommend!! Food and service are fantastic. Some of the best I've experienced so far. We ordered the truffle mushroom arancini, summer bruschetta salad, custom pizza and bottle of wine (half off on Sunday's) and WOW! We were in heaven. Hallie is also so kind and thoughtful. She is truly a gem! Can't wait to come back here! (: read more

Great addition to maryville. We really liked the garden pizza. Good beer selection nice social restaurant. read more

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there were two of us, we ordered the stuffed rotolo and chicken parm and split and shared...awesome red sauce and tender chicken. it was fab! read more

Bad service!!! Went to eat an early 5:30 dinner had at least 10 open tables and wouldn't seat me!!! Never judge a book by its cover!!!!

Really really good quality ingredients the staff was super pleasant but honestly not good execution I mean the crust was easy way to thick And I know it's supposed to be thick but this was way over done Sauce was a lil bland tomatoes were nice and rich but no garlic no oregano no seasoning the Ap I can't remember but I remember giving to my wife and hoping the pizza was great For the money it really wasn't Pizza Hut is better lol read more

My family and I had a wonderful experience at Amici tonight. The service was friendly and excellent. I had gnocchi with duck breast, my wife had chicken parm, my son had buffalo chicken pizza and grandson had the bison meatballs with burrata. Wonderful flavors and good size portions. Service speed was good. It was our first time here and we'll be coming back and recommending to our friends. They only have about 12 tables so make sure to make reservations. read more

Probably the best pasta w meatballs I ever ate! Buffalo pizza with fried chicken skin was amazing as well.

When you serve grown up drinks, let me know!! will not go to a restaurant that doesn't have a full bar.

My husband and I had a little date night here not long ago. Great spot for date nights! Not so much for bringing kids. Food was incredible though. We had the risotto balls, pizza, and a life changing gnocchi dish with apples, bacon, and butternut squash. Definitely make a reservation for this place if you are planning to eat here. read more

Food was great . My second time eating at Amici and this time we invited some friends. Very well recommended plus a very good service. Come and visit Amici , try it you will thank me later read more

I don't remember what I had but everything that I have are great . So I keep coming back for more . A great addition to Maryville restaurant choices . They serve home made sausage , their pasta are all house made, I have not tried their desserts because my meals are always delicious no room for dessert . I have to go there next time for dessert and will review again . read more

What a great experience! The food was delicious, original and beautifully plated. Bison meatballs were exquisite and they carry Xul beer which is a favorite of mine. Great food. Great service. Looking forward to returning soon. Thanks. read more

Best food in Maryville. Great beer selection. It is a bit pricey, but I don't mind the price because the quality of food and service is worth it. I've tried two pizzas, the smoked chicken Alfredo, and a wagyu beef ravioli. Everything was amazing, but the smoked chicken Alfredo will be what I come back for again and again. The staff has always been polite, friendly, and professional. I hope this place keeps being amazing for years to come. They have really set the bar high for Maryville's food scene. read more

Was excited to try this new restaurant in town and it didn't disappoint! Very clean, friendly, and organized. The decor a little cold, but the staff sure warmed it up. The Burrata salad is a must try! I had the salami and capicola pizza and my mouth just watered thinking about it, yum! They have daily specials, so don't forget to ask, it was Wednesday so lasagna was on the menu and it was wonderful. Can't forget the garlic rolls, let me just say if you eat nothing else here, you have to try these garlicky, buttery, fluffy, warm pieces of heaven, I could've eaten all 4 by myself for dessert "Zeppole" wow!!! And Vanilla Gelato, that they make in house, great combo!!! If you haven't tried this place then you're missing out! Great job Amici's!!!! read more

This restaurant was clean and the wait staff was very good. They need more wall and floor coverings because the place gets very loud. The food is overpriced for lunch. My lunch was a slice of sicilian pizza, side salad and coke and came to $15(my friend got the Bison meatballs/spaghetti with water and it was $28). While the food looks the part there's not much flavor and everything was just bland and over salted. Not a real Italian restaurant but a bad imitation of what one is with a hip twist that just misses the mark. Won't be back. read more

We ordered a pizza while we were out on the deck at Tri-Hop. It had a sour dough crust, pesto sauce, italian sausage, olives and arugula. It was DELICIOUS! We loved every bite. The delivery guy was super friendly. We highly recommend this place while enjoying a delicious pint of beer. read more

My husband Anne I tried Amici for the first time. It was delicious. It took a bit of time for the food tO arrive. We didn't get appetizers so that's probably whY. The bison meat balls we soooo good smoky with a perfect texture. Red saUce was tangy anD perfect. Hubby had chicken parmigiana and he was well pleased. If you haven't tried it yet pleAse do. We wanna be friends with amici.... cause they are great at kindness and they had cool music and feed you well. read more

We have become regulars at Amicis. Their pizza is simply amazing. It's always fresh and they suggest the most interesting combinations that never disappoint. We also love their homemade pasta and sauces as well. My favorite is the lamb bolognese! It's a must try for the best Italian dinners. read more

I had such high hopes for this place based on reviews. I was also surprised at their menu based on their name. When I saw Pizza-Pasta-Beer, I assumed it would be a more "laid back" Italian menu. I was wrong, but still excited because the items sounded interesting and not your everyday Italian. The entree portions were so small for the price charged and the taste was just ok. We got the bolognese and chicken parm. We also got the garlic rolls and zeppolo. The rolls had zero garlic taste and the zeppolo tasted burned, my husband actually spit out the bite he took. In their defense, we did do curbside on Valentine's Day, so it was a busy night and the food likely did not hold up well after traveling. We were also given a couple things of gelato on the house because we had to wait, and those were disappointing as well. They were just flavorless. Based on the price, I would not give this place another try. read more

I visited Amici at lunch and had the pasta bake. It was really good and I liked that I could choose what toppings that I wanted in it. It was very tasty but the portion was incredibly small. It came with a Caesar salad, (which I'm sure would make up for the small pasta), but the dressing had an odd lemon taste to it that wasn't appetizing. We finished it off with Gelato which I thought would come out fresh in a bowl but instead was served from a paper bowl. I was underwhelmed on my first visit but I'm sure I'll return again to give them another try. read more

Amazing food! We love the spaghetti sandwich and the "chicken Alfredo" is to die for! Cant go wrong with an order here! We have even ordered cheeses on the side for our own food at home! The staff is very friendly and made me feel welcomed as soon as I walked in to pick up our order! read more

Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Food was wonderful. We started with the buffalo wings, which were tasty! My husband and I split the hickory smoked pork pizza and goat cheese gnocchi. Both delicious! I've had lots of gnocchi in the past and this ranks #1. We will definitely be back! read more

Amici - Goat cheese gnocchi and hickory smoked pork pizza. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

This is the perfect blend of a nice adult restaurant and a family friendly restaurant, with a wonderful menu that is not overwhelming. Everything on the menu seems amazing, and most items are made in house, including the hand-pulled mozzarella. They only have beer right now, but will have a wine menu in the future, as well. They will let you bring a bottle of wine in of you like, though. This is my new favorite place to eat in all of Maryville and Knoxville! read more

Great service and the best garlic rolls I have ever had. (Literally the best I've ever had. My husband said the best he's ever had, too, and he can critique a garlic roll, trust me.) The pizza is terrific - perfect crispy crust and fresh ingredients. I went last Friday and already can't wait to get back there. Crave-worthy food, a really nice team who makes you feel welcome (thanks, Lee!), and cool decor...easily my new favorite restaurant in the area. Go and try it! read more

The hot new place everyone in town is talking about and trying out. The place was packed and we still got seated fast and the service was top-notch. The waitress was super nice and very accommodating. She let my wife taste test a few beverages from behind the bar to see what she might want to drink with her meal. The wait for the food was about 45 minutes but was to be expected with it being a full house. I had the special that and it was good not great but filling, The wife & daughter both pulled for the kid size meals, I had the special, we both had 1 beer each, plus a kids drink. That ran us about $60. The menu was small which is usually a good thing as long as everything is amazing but it was just OK... I don't feel like we got $60 out of the experience. It might be hard for this new place to survive with Olive Garden only be in about 10 minutes down the road. read more

Calm feel dining, with such an accommodating staff. Unique and amazing food. Well worth a visit

My partner and I visited here for the first time today. The ONLY thing I'm disappointed about is how long it took us to get out and try this place because it amazing! The food was wonderfully prepared with super fresh ingredients and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was very appropriately laid back for the time of day that we visited. We will be back again and again! read more

I am so glad we tried this hidden gem! Caesar salad dressing was exceptional; homemade and rich. Italian Pizza was flavorful and extra thin crispy crust a delicious surprise. Great selection of regional beer is the cherry on top. Very busy but staff was on top of it! Highly recommend! read more

I am trying all the top 20 pizza places in the Knoxville area. This is by far my number 1 favorite so far. Looking forward to trying more places but I have come back here to try their other crusts too. The thin crust is amazing. read more

This was absolutely delicious. We are visiting from out of town and will def come back. Best thin pizza I've had in a while.

Really great pizza! Very authentic. The atmosphere feels very modern but has rustic ties to it. Staff is wonderful

This place is unbelievable. If you haven't eaten here, you need to do yourself a favor and come soon! Everything on the menu is delicious and it's a great value. read more

Amici - Goat Cheese Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee