Pizza Inn

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!

Inside front of the restaurant

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Wine with the Trust Fall

Hard Knox Pizzeria

4.3(367 reviews)

4.3 mi

its so chill in here, i ate all my white sauce pizza like a fat chud all my needs were met. got…read moreextra ranch good environment pizza is gone will come here again omg my family loved it

The pizza here is consistently fantastic, which is why we continue to come back. Unfortunately, the…read moreservice timing has become a recurring frustration for us. On several visits, we have specifically requested that our garlic cheese bread and salad arrive before the pizza so we can actually enjoy the appetizer and salad course first. Tonight, we again had a very clear conversation about this request, yet everything arrived in the exact opposite order. What was most frustrating was being told that "the pizza comes out when the pizza comes out," as though there is no ability for the front staff and kitchen to coordinate timing. In an open-concept restaurant where the order staff and kitchen are working side by side, it seems like simple communication could easily solve this issue. We truly enjoy the food and want this restaurant to succeed, but proper pacing of a meal is part of good dining service. Appetizers and salads should enhance the experience -- not arrive simultaneously with or after the main course. We hope management will take this constructively because the food deserves service that matches its quality

Carry out dine in ordering

The vitello

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Bar area

Baker Boy Pizza

4.5(69 reviews)

5.0 mi

Baker Boy Pizza is a great spot to visit with friends! There's plenty of seating inside or outside,…read moredelicious food, and beer next door! I ordered the Lunch Special and Half Order of Wings. The wings were tender with great flavor and the pizza had the best crust! I really enjoyed the crunch and ooey gooey cheese of the mozzarella stick...even better with the marinara sauce! I had lots of food leftover to bring home for my husband. This was our first time visiting and the staff offered excellent suggestions and answered all our questions!

Atmosphere was nice, small indoor seating but they have a small outdoor patio. Pets allowed. I was…read moredrawn to try the giant mozzarella sticks, it filled your mouth with cheese and thank god I shared it with my hubby and didn't try to eat it all.

Those yummy mozzarella sticks - GIANT

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Pizza and sodas

South Coast Pizza

4.4(153 reviews)

5.4 mi

Best pizza in Knoxville! Relaxed downtown atmosphere,…read morepicnic table seating inside and out and the best pizza

We stopped by South Coast Pizza during a sporting event in Knoxville! It was a beautiful day and…read morethey have a large outdoor seating area outside - large picnic tables - and booths and more picnic tables inside. Menus, silverware, napkins and plates are available on a table when you walk in and you order at the counter and pickup at another window. We ordered the massive slice of cheese and pepperoni ($3), cheese sticks ($7), small Caesar salad ($5),and green monster pizza! The order was ready extremely quickly and we dived in - everything was hot and fresh. Kids liked the huge slices of pizza - thin crust. The cheese sticks were amazing - big and fluffy - only about 6-7 in an order but would highly recommend. Pizza was delicious - pesto base with chicken, arugula, feta. We ordered the medium and the pizza was filling. A great stop if you have kids or are craving pizza - lots of different speciality pizzas or you can build your own.

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Jaboni's Pizzeria Kingston Pike

3.9(122 reviews)

5.9 mi

We go almost every Tuesday for trivia. It's such a a great time. The pizza and all the food is…read moreamazing. The service is good. It's always a fun uplifting experience. The trivia makes it fun for all ages. Very clean as well. Never have had a problem.

Thank you for the delicious to-go Margarita and Pepperoni pizzas today. I didn't have to wait long.read more

The main restaurant area

Margherita Pizza with Original special, subbed black olives instead of onions.

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Garlic knotts. Very good. Nice and soft.

The Kennedy

4.5(291 reviews)

4.6 mi

1. Ryan and William were amazing at the bar. William was our waiter and he did a fantastic job…read more 2. The food was top quality. 3. The drinks were over the top and William is an amazing bartender with deep knowledge on how to make drinks taste appropriately. 4. I've been coming to downtown Knoxville for a long time and never knew about the Kennedy, will make it a regular stop for me now.

Awful customer service. The restaurant's AC went out two days prior to my large party's…read morereservation. At no point was this communicated during their reservation confirmation call and in fact, the corporate manager, Monica Green, actually explicitly directed her staff NOT to tell diners of the AC not working (as told to me by an unnamed employee). You can imagine our surprise, and sweaty discomfort, as my group of 16 showed up for our reservation and the internal temperature of the restaurant easily exceeded 85 degrees, making dining there completely out of the question as the heat/ humidity was unbearable. What a slimy bait and switch tactic and talk about an unbelievably shortsighted business mindset. I organize dinners, meetings and events for a large company in the Eastern Tennessee area. Not only will this restaurant never make a dime from me or any of my colleagues, but we will tell everyone we know about this horrible experience and the deceitful tactics of management. We completely understand that the AC going out is out of management's control but intentionally not informing diners of the intolerable temperature was a calculated and deliberate choice. What a shame. Best of luck to you, Monica, you're going to need it if this is how you run a business.

Interior

Bacon wrapped dates

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Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza

3.9(109 reviews)

15.9 mi

We have driven by this restaurant on several occasions & finally decided to stop. It was lunch time…read moreso why not. The restaurant was welcoming & it smelled good. The waitress told us to grab a seat wherever we wanted. She was quick on taking our drink order. After reviewing the menu we decided on the lunch special & a capri salad. Our capri salad arrived & looked appetizing. After our first bite we looked at each & said "it's not Florence". The tomatoes did not have flavor, drizzle of olive oil was light & very light balsamic vinegar. The lunch special of 2 slices with 2 toppings was outstanding, even with a big flop. It's big enough for two people or tomorrow's lunch. Will go again, maybe for dinner.

We decided to call in an order and pick it up, and the experience was very pleasant from the start…read more The person who took our order over the phone was friendly and said it would take about 30 minutes, and they were right on time. Our food was ready when we arrived and was still nice and warm when we got it home. There are plenty of seating options inside, including a bar area, booths, and high-tops, plus outdoor seating if you prefer to eat outside. We ordered the Mini Garlic Knots, Buffalo Chicken Flatbread, and a medium pizza with sausage, mushrooms, and black olives. The garlic knots were okay, but a little on the doughy side and not my favorite. The Buffalo Chicken Flatbread was good, but nothing that really stood out. The pizza was also decent and hit the spot. Overall, it's a solid option if you're in the area. Granted, there isn't a whole lot around here, so you have to take that into consideration. If you're looking for really good pizza, you may have to drive about 20 minutes, but if you're nearby and don't want to make the drive, this place will do the job.

Inside

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

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Med Pizza

Mamma Mias

4.4(121 reviews)

14.6 mi

Funny owner, great food and for a good price real authentic Italian, service was great ambiance was…read moreeven better.

Food: We have gone 5 times now and honestly cannot wait until our next visit. The food is real!…read moreHomemade, with authentic taste, texture and has been consistent. We have had spaghetti, meatballs, chicken parm, lasagna, baked ziti, manicotti, bruschetta, tortellini and salads and with absolutely no complaints, not one. All food has always been hit, fresh and delicious. Service: we have had every server and they each carry the owners idea of what a business should be, they are responsive, in tune and hustle. Service with heart, compassion and a smile. Price: For the portion size the price is on point.

Deluxe Calzone

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Rosati's Pizza

3.7(174 reviews)

4.9 mi

Was visiting Knoxville with a large party from out of state. Rosati's tried really hard to…read moreaccommodate all our people asking about what we needed the whole time. When we got there, the service and food were top notch. We really enjoyed the experience. Will stop by again if we're ever in Knoxville.

Deep dish pizza&ricks stix were top notch. The servers were also very attentive to both customers…read moreand cleaning. My husband absolutely loves Chicago pizza so this was the perfect stop for us on our roadtrip. The young man working did a great job selling us on coming back. Unfortunately we aren't from the area. But if we ever pop back through we'll be sure to stop. If you live local and love deep dish you should absolutely try them out. Only suggestion is maybe pick some other music lol the spa tunes and belly full of pizza had us ready for a nap.

12" Thin Crust with sausage and mushroom

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Pizzeria Nora

4.9(46 reviews)

2.6 mi

Nora's was GREAT! We ordered Dino's pizza, Foongee, and 3 cheese. The foongee was perfection!!!…read moreDino's is their version pepperoni and the 3 cheese we asked with a side of pecorino, that was cherry on top for the cheese pizza. The customer service was also great! Super friendly staff. The spot also has plenty of kittens. An adoption place should do a free neutered or spay cat with every 3 pizzas We'd come back! ‍

Well worth the wait. The best pizza in Knoxville. The margherita was delicious. Perfect crust.read more

7/7/23 Weekend Special - Dry Cured Salami, Red Onion, Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Chile Flake & a drizzle of honey, yum!!

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Caesar Salad

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2 months ago

HePizza Inn is a solid choice when you want a casual, family-friendly pizza meal without spending a fortune. The buffet offers a good variety of pizzas, making it easy for everyone in the group to find something they like. The salad bar is a nice addition, and the dessert pizzas are a nostalgic treat if you still have room. This is not a high-end, artisan pizza place--it is classic buffet-style pizza--but it is satisfying when it is fresh. Service can vary depending on how busy the restaurant is, so going outside the lunch or dinner rush may make for a more relaxed visit. Overall, Pizza Inn is a dependable place for an easy meal with plenty of choices. It is especially good for families, groups, or anyone craving familiar pizza-buffet comfort food. read more

Daniel S.

7 years ago

This place never ceases to amaze me. The pizzerts and everything else is just so extremely delicious and they won't hesitate to bring out a pizza to the buffet upon request. Me and my family always comes back for more. Warning though it is very filling too. Not that it is a bad thing at all considering my family can eat big time. I gotta give this place a big five stars. We have never had even one bad experience here and really ignoring the other reviews I don't think we ever will. Only regret is that they dealt away with their Smores pizza which was actually my most favorite pizza there. read more

David G.

15 years ago

Horrible, it makes cici's seem like the orangery still. At first it seemed that Pizza Inn could have just been having a difficult start up... no, its just terrible. Loud atmosphere and sticky gross tables and bar. The pizza is just not good. Its warm... not hot... and very processed tasting. read more

Micheal H.

12 years ago

These people make a really decent pizza. I know many complain about the quality, but it is a buffet and the variety is really good. The staff go out of their way to serve you and they will make whatever pizza their ingredients will allow. read more

Robert W.

15 years ago

This place is pretty gross. Everything tastes similar and like it just came off of an assembly line, because it did. The crusts of these pizzas have a chlorinated quality to them that just isn't appetizing. BAD PIZZA! read more

Chris R.

7 years ago

Best pizza buffet love it always nice employees and the most amazing pepperoni pizza and cheese bread plus my mom enjoys it because if the specialty items and she's not that into pizza so ya know its good. read more

Lisa K.

8 years ago

The place is clean and they work hard at keeping fresh pizza on the bar. I would however add more desserts or at least keep enough of those so you're not waiting . read more

Edward M.

1 year ago

This place is amazing. It's a must have anytime we're passing through Knoxville. We always stop not only is the food. Excellent but the atmosphere is the best. read more

Ryan J.

4 years ago

Pizza was absolutely terrible! No sauce or flavor. The only good thing I have to say is the employees were friendly and their selection was good. read more

Robert K.

8 years ago

Great place for lunch with the family ,kids love the selection of spaghetti, pizza, especially all the desserts.

J A.

8 years ago

Always friendly, well attentive staff. Fair pizza prices. Very clean location. We visit as often as we can.

Rachel S.

13 years ago

Best pizza around-super nice people working there. The cinnamon desert is to die for!!

Richard Q.

16 years ago

Pizza is ok buffet has a lot to offer chocolate chip dessert pizza is the best!

Eric K.

14 years ago

Best pizza buffet anywhere in knox or blount county.

John Y.

11 years ago

Great pizza for a good price. Nice and clean.

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