We took the kids to Universal recently because who doesn't love pizza?!…read more It was a solid experience and Christen our server was really really awesome and managed all her tables really well and was very friendly. We split a couple house salads which featured some terrific fresh produce (heirloom small tomatoes were the star of the show). Also - this is a little plug for their ranch dressing - restaurant style ranch dressing is a staple and the MVP condiment in the southeast and theirs is terrific. Throw some on your salad, dip your pizza crust, hell I'm pretty sure with how amazing it is you could use it as a skin moisturizer and it would dominate. Lastly, the pizza was terrific. The kids split a half cheese half pepperoni and the wife and I split a buffalo chicken pizza (subbed out cheddar for mozzarella). The buffalo chicken pizza was elite but not too spicy, they drizzled a little of the best ranch dressing on top and added some jalapeños and red onions and *chefs kiss* 10/10 - perfection. Overall the restaurant is a bit smaller and was crowded but the place is managed well and staffed even better. Make sure to check this place out if you're in the mood for pizza in Anderson Co.

Good food! Fast service! I order from them on the way back from the airport!…read more I have eaten in a few times and love the pizza and meatball (grinders) subs!!

Likely the best Italian in Knoxville I have encountered (So far). The enterence is grand indeed. We…read moreasked for a quiet spot and then the disagreement between the dithering front desk staff had us seated in the back by the aisleway. Seating is adequate but firm over time, take a sciatic cushion if you use one. Service was truly outstanding the entire time. The food is authentic northen Italian. Portion sizing is correct for the price point and food is up very very quickly. The quality of the food is very high but does not always follow the menu. My ziti lacked meatballs and had italian sausage substituted instead? Drink prices are in line with every other restaurant in this league. We enjoyed the salad imensely but the garlic knots left a lot to be desired. The ones at Pizza Hoss in Karns are a lot better. The decor is facinating and rustic and plenty of easy close parking is availible also. A couple of minor quibble points. 1. The music is rat pack. This is really odd. Italy boasts some of the best classical and especially opera in the world yet we listen to long dead people drone on as if the CD was stuck on repeat. Annoying. 2. The polystyrene take home containers are tacky. It's time to upgrade and replace these with branded recycled cardboard like everyone else has done. The plain grocery left over bags also need to go. 3. The kitchen noise is incredible. Kitchen's are, by their very nature, noisy places. Why am I sitting at a table and paying to listen to them, do I really need to hear "Order Up" every few minutes?

1/2 My fiancé and I…read morerandomly decided to try Altruda's for a date night, and I wanted to love it so badly because the atmosphere is absolutely a 10/10. The second you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a little restaurant in Italy. It genuinely gave me Lady and the Tramp sharing spaghetti vibes. Cozy, romantic, intimate and completely my kind of atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting for us. We both had water, so I can't speak to the wine or cocktail selection. My fiancé ordered the lasagna, and I ordered the rigatoni with basil. I'll admit I didn't realize the rigatoni was literally pasta with oil and basil no marinara, no cheese, just a LOT of basil. And when I say a lot...I mean a lot. Neither of us really enjoyed our entrées, although we did eat them halfway. The salad was a disappointment. The lettuce seemed old and was extremely limp, and the chickpeas were soggy and tasted like they had been sitting in the dressing for quite a while. Nothing tasted particularly fresh. Overall, I'd give Altruda's 2.5 stars. The atmosphere alone makes me want to love this place because it is SO my vibe, but ultimately I'm going to a restaurant for the food, and ours just didn't hit. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, but based on this visit, I loved where I was sitting a whole lot more than what I was eating.

Very good food! Portion size is large. We tried two pasta dishes which were excrement. The pizzas…read moresounded good and we'll have those another time. Service was fast and friendly! The inside dining is cute. Lots of seating which can accommodate couples and bigger groups. We will be back for sure. Love supporting local!

Love this place so much! The new owners are friendly and happy to answer any questions about the…read moremenu. The menu has something for everyone and it's all great and reheats great the next day.

One of the best cannoli's I've ever had, it was so fresh. The chicken bacon ranch pizza was hot…read moreright out of the oven and the crust was crispy but not hard. I will be back

In the area and decide to stop in for an early dinner. The gentleman that greeted us was very…read morepersonable and friendly..the calzone was delicious and huge (note: no ricotta, which is my preference, so I was happy!) the manicotti was generous and delicious! All in all, the delicious food and portions gives ya two meals easy! Nice gem, great food and very friendly! We will be back!

Firstly, the reservation process was simple and effective. Three of us were greeted pleasantly,…read moreshown to our table with menus and informed Sarah would be over shortly. Sarah greeted us promptly, Introduced herself and came with still water already In hand. Throughout the meal the food was exquisite and very well executed. everything arrived on time and tasted delicious! Sarah is what really made the experience though. She was attentive but not too much to interrupt our flow of conversation, she was polite and, most importantly to me, she was conversational herself. Engaging us in conversation related to the food, and even joining our conversation in ordee to segue into asking if we'd like dessert ect. I loved it! 10/10 and would come again.

We arrived promptly for a reservation made one month prior. The staff did not have a designated…read moretable for us and required a conference to choose an available table. The table was toward the rear of the restaurant and offered a quieter setting. The downside was that the bartender was our server. Though pleasant, our server did not provide excellent service. We were surprised with her unfamiliarity of their whiskey offerings. I had a mozzarella and squash appetizer. It was an outstanding seasonal take on a mozzarella salad. My wife chose the roasted romaine salad which was good. We had a vastly different experience with our entrees. I chose the fusilli with a locally sourced bacon, egg and Pecorino Romano Fondue and Parmigiano-Reggiano. It was outstanding. Great flavors, textures, and pasta prepared al dente. My wife chose ziti, with crabmeat and cauliflower. Her pasta was overcooked and the crabmeat barely visible. This was a poor example for the restaurant to offer. Understanding that one person or plate may not typify their usual offerings, I do suggest trying Emilia. My appetizer and entrée were excellent. Our dinner with two cocktails for each came to $170.00 before gratuity.

The ambiance of this place might be lacking but the quality of food and the welcoming nature of the…read moreowners make up for it 1000%. The Indian food here is fantastic & you get so much fresh, delicious food for your money. Don't let the outside or the fact that they serve pizza along side their Indian food deter you from going. It's a true hidden-gem

Very tasty food, pizza was amazing, chicken tikka was so tasty, the owners are very nice people as…read morewell, thank you. Sarim Sultan

Super friendly staff. Got there late one night like 40 mins before closing and they offered to make…read morewhatever pizzas I wanted. I been going there for the past 40 Years and still taste great even though my pallete is more sophisticated and I have had pizzas all over the world including Boston, N'YC, Chicago, Detroit, Naples, and Sicily. I still come back whenever I visit Knoxville from Cali. Love they have coupons in the local flyers for their buffet. Salad bar is not as good as I remember - still think Pizza Inn is better for salad bars but pizza is so flavorful compared to say Pizza Inn. Provolone cheese with that tart pizza sauce and one of the few pizzza places that offer green olives.

Food is great, service is kind. Dining area is absolutely filthy. A person should need ashamed to…read moreoffer such conditions to dining patrons.

10 years later and A Dopo still rivals the best wood fired pizza restaurants on the planet…read more Congratulations to Brian and Jessica for their success here and with other restaurants that provide Knoxville with interesting and authentic cuisine!

Although a bit pricy, we really enjoy A Dopo! The food was…read morereally good and fresh and the service was great! Definitely need to make a reservation and they don't have much waiting room, but overall a great experiance!