We have been to this pizza place multiple times and have not been disappointed. Their service is great and they have decent prices. Had some drinks there the first time and they have a great selection and the bartender does a superb job. The garlic knots are really good although they could use a bit more oil and garlic. The pizza is nice and thin and crispy and they have a large selection of toppings. read more

Being from the city, I wasn't sure if I could believe the online ratings. Based on crowd-sourced reviews, Marioochi's is the highest rated pizzeria on Highway 70 in Tennessee! Hence, it was an important stop on my cross-country trip while driving the entire length of the highway from Phoenix to the Atlantic Ocean. Could a pizzeria out in rural America in the tiny town of Sparta actually be making legitimate pizza? And could it impress someone like me who's visited the entire list of top 50 U.S. pizzerias and eaten a lot of pizza in Italy? I'm here to tell you that indeed Marioochi's lives up to the hype! The crust is very thin but bubbles up around the edges, perfectly cooked in their massive pizza oven to be lightly crispy while retaining a soft, doughy texture. The Big Cheese features five different types of cheeses including a soft fontina and a stretchy mozzarella. Admittedly, I really couldn't taste the Gorgonzola, which is too bad because it's one of my favorite pizza toppings. Maybe I should have offered to pay extra to quadruple the Gorgonzola? The cheese gets a nice char in sporadic spots and obviously has tremendous quality! If you don't mind a cheese pizza without a red sauce, definitely order the Big Cheese. Their various meat pizzas are also popular and look fantastic! And any pizzeria that offers prosciutto, capicola, and especially salami scores major points with me! They'll also bring you garlic butter for crust dipping if you request it. And you can pay the bill with your phone by scanning a QR code on the receipt which is very convenient. read more

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The food was excellent including the Classic Caesar Salad and the Caio Ryan pizza. The Caio Ryan has everything topping wise that you could want. The staff is excellent and very knowledgeable. Even the owner walks the floor and thanks everyone for coming. This excellent experience being our first time has earned a return trip in the future. The ambiance is incredible and very authentic. read more

We were visiting friends and stopped by this pizza place. It was an upscale restaurant with a rustic vibe. The brick oven pizza without sauce we were skeptical at first bc the owner wants you to really taste the flavor of the toppings. Let's just say they hit it out of the park. The waitress Andreia was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable about the menu and recommended the owners other stores which were a coffee shop and an Italian cheese shop which was also amazing. This is all a must try! read more

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This place was off the charts amazing! From the root beer that tasted like float, the dough knots were bursting with flavor and fresh hot, the pizza that had no sauce was great!!! Service was great! The waitress made sure she told us everything we needed to know since was our first time! The ambiance was stellar with the clean and quaint surroundings! Cannot wait to go back and try everything on the menu! That's how good and fresh the meal was! 10 outta 10 it was more like 12!! read more

We were in Sparta looking at a house and our agent recommended this Italian restaurant. The coffee collective next door was highly recommended as well. We haven't gotten there yet. As we walked in the restaurant we were very impressed with the decor. It was eclectic and rich looking as well as cozy. The calzones were oven back and delivered to our table hot and crispy. They were sliced and presented well on the plate. Our server was so friendly and helpful. We went there about 2:30 in the afternoon for a late lunch. It was not crowded. I highly recommended this restaurant if you like authentic Italian food at fair prices. read more

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New customer review Pizza wasn't bad crust was thin toppings were fresh. We also ordered the spinach and cheese calzone it was very good too. We ordered a side of marinara sauce to dip the calzone in. Marinara sauce was delicious. Antipasto salad was fresh balsamic dressing was the bomb best I have ever had. Desert chocolate cake was delicious and one piece easily split between two people. Restaurant ambience was very nice with perfect lighting and light music. The negatives were we went at 5pm and they were already out of all pasta and beef dishes:( waitress was not real attentive and we kept having to ask for her didn't come back to check on her own. I didn't know if you pay with your card you can get future discounts so I used cash. Went out for my birthday was a little disappointed in service but all in all pizza was good for Tennessee. read more

Loved this place! Food was absolutely amazing. I visited Rome 2 years ago and the food was as delicious as it was there. I even got dessert for a change! Service was outstanding. Loved the 'old world' feel of the decor. A must visit place. read more

Two disappointments: $20 for a (small) glass of cabernet? An antipasta salad with a few slivers of cheese and a couple of pieces of meat? This was nowhere near the traditional antipasta salad that we've had all over the country. Not even an olive!- well, the $11 price was traditional, but not for a pile of slightly garnished lettuce. read more

Absolutely everything on their menu is awesome. Service is outstanding. The ambiance is outstanding in that it is an old restored section of Sparta. On the Square with other quaint stores. read more

Finally decent, wood-fired pizza in TN! We had the Wiseguy and Meat Me with a side of garlic knots. All fresh and delicious. Friendly staff. Fairly quick service despite a Friday night full house. Warm and welcoming hospitality. read more

Enjoyed our lunch visit on July 2nd. It was busy, but not overly so. We were seated immediately and ordered. Unfortunately, it took about 30 minutes to receive our food. The food was very tasty, but the wait was a bit too long. read more

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Amazing pizza. Best in a long time. Service was great. Artichoke dip was the bomb. Will definitely be back read more

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Andy and Chantel were wonderful. The food is fantastic. The best pizza and spinach artichoke dip I've ever had.

We've heard a lot of good things for this place, turns out, was all true. Great pizza, very nice inside and super wait staff. We'll be back!! read more

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Excellent food service price wonderful food at great prices Great place in Sparta tn to eat read more

Marioochi's is a nice local pizzeria located on the square in Sparta and we came here back in May to meet up with a few friends who grew up in the area. The restaurant was somehow out of red sauce when we came, which is something I've never seen before at a pizza place (I grew up in the Northeast). However, despite that, we enjoyed our meal overall. We tried the spinach artichoke dip and garlic knots, which were tasty, but the garlic knots would have been better paired with some marinara sauce. We had a white pie with sausage and a meat calzone (which somehow came with marinara sauce) and they were decent, but not the best I've ever had. It was definitely good for Sparta though and we were actually pleasantly surprised with it overall. Service was good and the drinks were very cheap, so I'd say it's a solid restaurant overall and one we would try again if we are ever in the area. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere and food. Family-sized salad was more than enough for 4 adults. The pizza was incredibly good - great ingredients and perfectly baked. Finished with mini cannolis, and they were a hit. read more

Amazing Pizza. Their signature old fashion was so good too. Andrew, ( I think that was his name) our server was awesome. Highly recommend.

Outstanding pizza! This was real Italian pizza without the "usual " red sauce. The menu was limited but the staff were friendly, the service excellent and the pizza worth the 40 minute drive. Highly recommend. read more

Staying in Spencer, our friends love this pizza spot so we drove about 30m as there is nothing within our vicinity to eat on a Friday night. About a 15m wait but the bar opened up so we sat there which is usually where we like to dine anyways. The bartenders where fantastic. I ordered the Stubborn Hibiscus Soda which was refreshing! We ordered all of the food to come together, but there was an incident & it did not. The whole staff handled everything very well & professionally. We ordered & shared the Garlic Rosemary Chicken wings 4/5, I'd day they needed to be cooked a bit more & I liked the Buffalo Sauce & Bleu Cheese better. They were large wings so I do recommend them! Very meaty. For pizzas, the Bella Mia & Goodfella on Cauliflower Crust 10" pizza 5/5 and an absolute must! We will be back for this again, but there are many pizzas I'd like to try next time. Don't let the Cauliflower Crust fool you, if you like thin Crust you will not be able to tell the difference between it & regular Crust. It is delish! We also shared the Cannolli's. The two shells are filled right before they come out & are absolutely delish! I don't like sweets & totally recommend it. Service & ambience 5/5 like I said I cannot express how wonderful the whole staff was the evening of Friday 7/15/2022. read more

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Marioochis came highly recommended from my hair stylist. They are set in the square in Sparta, the building is very old they have done an excellent job in creating a nice atmosphere. Check out the spiral staircase in the corner. There is so much to look at inside. The floors are beautiful. When we arrived, it was an hour wait, so we waited. Since Marioochis is quite far from us, about 40 miles exactly. We have been craving really good pizza since we moved here 9 months ago. There's always those commercial staples that are always just soso. We order bruschetta, 2 ceasar salads, and 2 pizzas. My husband ordered the cheese pizza, and I ordered the margharita pizza. We ordered the chocolate cake to go. Hands down, EVERYTHING was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try other goodies on the menu. read more

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Located off Main Street in a downtown plaza with plenty of parking. This restaurant has a simple exterior but once you go through their doors you quickly realize there is nothing simple here. The smells of Italian seasoning, and freshly made pizza embrace you. Then, you hear the Italian music, and the sounds of friends and families sharing their meals and drinks. There is a full bar along the beautiful brick walls and your eyes head straight back to the massive wood grilled pizza oven. So, there is where the magic happens. There are about 10 stools around the bar, several booths across the opposite brick wall, 2 large rectangular tables , 1 round table for 6, and another 2 tables for 4. All were full on this Monday night! This is a local hot spot and many of the guests would stop at other tables to greet their neighbors and share a quick happy update. Service is spectacular. All the staff was polite, efficient, professionally dressed, and clearly enjoy working here. You know that is key to elevate your experience at a new restaurant. Our server Michelle welcomed us immediately and said she be right back. Served 2 other tables their meals and came right back with a smile to guide us on wine and draft options. The menu is appetizers, salads, desserts and the star here are the pizzas. Like 12 different specialty pizzas, plus 3 columns of additional toppings to help you customize your own pizza. Two sizes 12" or 16". Prices are appropriately listed for each size too. The Caesar salad was fresh and generous enough for my hubby and I to share. Michelle even brought us an extra plate with extra napkins. Her wine suggestion for me was smooth and perfectly complimented our pizza. We chose the Bella Mia which consists of mozzarella, prosciutto, capicola, sausage Roma tomatoes, red onions, and Gorgonzola. We chose to swap the sausage for Salami. It was a moaning, gooey delight of flavors with a crispy crust which we both licked our fingers. There was nothing left. Epic night that only got better with the 2 mini cannolis that are filled when ordered. Nothing here is frozen. There is a passion to feed you and make you a loyal customer. We are vacationing but consider us loyal customers. Muy bueno! read more

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Best pizza ever and service .our son daughter in law granddaughter introduced us to Marioochi's pizzeria. Pepperoni and mushrooms for granddaughter. Chicken pizza was the bomb. So delicious everything. read more

Great little pizza place! The pizza is great and the appetizers are even better! Every time we are in the area, this is our go to restaurant. read more

They ran out of San Marzano sauce at 6pm on Saturday night and would not serve any specialty pizzas anymore even with a substitute sauce. We wanted 1 pizza for two children to share and asked if we could do half olives they said no because the sides slide over to the other side. We told them we didn't mind that at all and they said no per the owner but we could get uncooked olives on the side. Also, ordered a beer that never came. This restaurant needs to accommodate customers better, especially if they did not prep correctly. read more

Incredible quality and high standards for all their food! Charming atmosphere as well!

Everything about Marioochis was wonderful. Great service, cool vibe, & the pizza was amazing. We will be back! read more

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Pizza was excellent and service was exceptional. My wife and I dined at Marioochi's recently with a large group of friends on a Saturday night. We originally expected a party of 7-8 people but our party grew to 14. The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly with the changes especially since 4 our the members of our party arrived after we had been seated and ordered. The staff didn't seem bothered at all and quickly adjusted our table to accommodate the additional guests. I will caution you that they did require 75% of our party to be present before they sat us but that isn't unreasonable considering how popular this place is, especially on a Saturday evening. We tried several different specialty pizzas and all of them were very good. We tried the Vespa, Hey Joe, and the Hey Mikey. All of the pizza we tried were cooked perfectly and the toppings were all fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Marioochi's Pizzeria if you're in the area. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Small town delight! If we lived here, we'd be regulars! Handmade, crunchy crust, and tasty! read more

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You gotta try this place. Best pizza in Sparta. Service was on point very helpful. The place feels authentic. I left feeling that all pizza shouldn't have pizza sauce. read more

Fabulous pizza place for families, couples but don't usually see too many kids. Two tables outside for seating, booths/tables inside and bar if desired! Great menu of pizza choices and cocktail menu,beer, and wine. Salads an be ordered for the table or individual.appetizers and dessert available. The Mikey was delish pepperonis drizzled with hot honey..pizzas come in 12 and 16 inch. Exposed brick decor with high ceilings-very nice atmosphere for unwinding. read more

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Wow! What a wonderful quaint, pizzeria. First time here and it won't be the last time the personnel are over the top friendly, which makes the dining experience that much more pleasant. We started off with the spinach dip served with little toasted bread, and it presents so nicely and bubbling hot. Definitely a great beginning! Our server was kind enough to explain the various pizzas as their primary pizzas come with no sauce. Those in the second section of the menu are pizzas with sauce. It's a more sweeter marinara than you're used to; we opted for the no sauce and glad we did. We had the Ciao Ryan which included salami, pepperoni, Italian, sausage, mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, red onions, tomato blend, and mushroom. Bursting with flavor certainly isn't an overstatement. Leaving the sauce off gave you the opportunity to taste each topping without anything else trying to win you over. The crust is exception and was just the right amount of crisp. When in Sparta it's a must stop but even if you're not, a drive from Crossville was well worth it to us for the quality of the food. read more

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We came from Denver to visit my parents in Sparta and were Thrilled to eat at Marioochi's. We ordered the Goodfella, Raquel, and the Just Cheese, and then my daughter ordered the chocolate cake for dessert. These wood-fired pizzas are beyond delicious. No red sauce and you don't miss it. Thin, crispy crust. I loved drizzling Hot Honey over my pieces. I personally thought the Raquel was the best but there were people in our group that thought the Goodfella and the Just Cheese were each the best... so you can't go wrong! The Caesar salad looked fabulous... though I didn't try it... The chocolate cake was moist and decadent. We will make this place an annual tradition each time we are in town! Tremendous addition to downtown Sparta! read more

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Incredibly helpful, polite and overall great service from everyone. Got a complicated carry out order and it was perfect. Good flavors on the pizza and the crust was great. Salad portions were really big and the small was enough to split between two people. Definitely recommend! read more

So..... the wifey and I are rolling down the road and thinking we need dinner before we get into a hangry argument over something that doesn't matter... Pull into Sparta because we found a place with really great ratings. Permanently closed. Dang!!!! We spy this pizza place and walk in. I feel like we've been transported into a scene from "My Cousin Vinny". It seemed like the packed restaurant stopped everything and everyone looked at us. "Yer not from 'round here." (Insert southern drawl) Growing up in the south but going to school and living the last 20 years in Colorado, I forgot what it's like. The people are very friendly in Sparta and we were very comfortable. As a side note, check the veterans' memorial across the street. Very well done and impressive; especially for a very small town. Thank you my fallen brothers and sisters... Anyway, the pizza was fantastic. Very thin crust, light on sauce but big on flavor. The Caesar salad to start was as good as it gets - crispy and fresh. The unsweet ice tea was very good. Fellow tea drinkers you know sometimes an ice tea can go rogue with bitterness. If you happen to be in the area, this is a nice choice. Sometimes they have band or piano player in the loft above the front door. Bathrooms are very clean too. read more

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Our second time for lunch and both times were amazing. The decor is beautifully historic with leather and wood adorned booths and tables. A small but fashionable bar is also available. The bar backdrop is a beautiful custom made wood set up. We ordered a small Italian salad for starters. It was a generous portion of lettuce, Parmesan shavings, red onions and pepperoni slices. The ranch dressing tasted homemade. We ordered the Small Yo Jo pizza which is brick oven prepared; delicious layer of mozzarella cheese; topped with roasted red peppers, sausage, mushrooms and pepperoni. It was delicious. The small pizza has 8 slices- enough for a couple. Our server was excellent and attentive. The restaurant music was a bearable level playing big band music. A must stop in Sparta!!! read more

Food was really good, not much of a wine selection. Waiting customers sit on a bench and watch you eat, it would be nice if they had space for waiting customers. I'll go back during a less busy time. read more

The food is amazing. I'd recommend giving it a try. Our pizza was ready on time. We did takeout. I'll be going back soon!!

Food and service were great. We tried the sauce less pizza and really enjoyed it. Servers were happy to help each other cover the full restaurant read more