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    Pizza Rio - Pigeon Forge

    4.5 (238 reviews)
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    Toni W.

    LET ME EXPLAIN!!!!! Pizza Rio is about the experience of pizza being served LIKE a Brazilian Steak House. Pros: 1.The pizza to me is served fresh, hot and that CHEESE PULL your kids are going to love that!!!! The adults definitely did 2. The staff excellent, friendly, professional, the BEST. You never get up, which is nice, especially with kids 3. Children 3 and under eat free 4. Coke products yes and about 5 minutes from the Compass Margaritaville Resort perfect. 5. You can make reservations so try to so you don't have to wait. If you do have to wait they have corn hole outside and a few benches. 6. Parking is plentiful and very close to entrance of the restaurant 7. Clean restrooms/ and restaurant 8. You will get full and the appetizers/desserts were not skimpy at all this place will fill you. Matter of fact my family really enjoyed the apps and desserts surprisingly. Cons 1 only one con - the pizza has normal flavor combinations. I did not experience a wow flavored pizza at Pizza Rio but I was not disappointed about coming either. This place is not something my family would visit repeatedly because the price to me doesn't match the experience. Please however experience it once because all the things you wished Cicis pizza offered to make the day feel grand out with your family this place definitely gives you without fail!!!!

    Elle J.

    Pizza Rio is a must when visiting Pigeon Forge! Staff is amazing and so friendly! We felt very much welcomed and invited in their space! Decor is beautiful with focal points being the wine vault and fireplace! The inside is beautiful with vaulted ceilings and such detail in the decor. The food is DELICIOUS!!! We loved trying literally everything! There was not one pizza we didn't like with our favorites being Broccoli Bacon, Crispy Bacon, Mushroom, and Portuguesa! The Nacho pizza I also super yummy! The sweet pizzas were just as great with our favorites being Strawberry Nutella, Banoffee, Dulce de Leche with Coconut, and Chocolate with Sprinkles! In addition to the pizzas literally every appetizer is amazing! The Caesar and House Salads are dressed well! Loved the arugula in the House Salad; it added such great peppery notes with the tomatoes and slightly sweet house dressing! The chicken wings were crispy and sauced well! We really enjoyed the Garlic Parm, BBQ, and Teriyaki! The meatballs are yummy as well; topped with a delicious marinara sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan! The Strawberry Lemonade is fresh and so flavorful! Overall, I have nothing but amazing things to say about Pizza Rio! Loved our time there eating and chatting with the staff! We are so excited to come back! Sidenote: there is plenty of parking and it was super easy to make a reservation through Yelp! We were running a little late for our reservation. We called and let them know and they were super accommodating!

    Heather B.

    A Must-Try Brazilian Pizza Experience in Pigeon Forge! Advice from a local PizzaRio isn't your average pizza joint--it's a Brazilian-style, all-you-can-eat pizza experience that will absolutely blow your mind. For just $28.50 per adult (yes, seriously!), you get a full meal that includes appetizers, a rotating variety of savory pizzas, and the most mouthwatering dessert pizzas you'll ever taste. Kids pricing is available too, which makes it a great spot for families. Let's talk about the Nacho Pizza--hands down the best thing I've ever had on a crust. Think crispy edges, perfectly seasoned meat, melty cheese, and all your favorite nacho toppings layered like a dream. It's bold, savory, and totally addictive. Every time it came around, we said "yes" without hesitation. But it doesn't stop there. The servers bring around a huge variety of pizzas straight to your table Rodízio style, just like Brazilian steakhouses--only this time, it's pizza heaven. Every slice is fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. Then comes dessert... and wow. The Bananas Foster Pizza deserves its own moment. Warm caramelized bananas, cinnamon, sweet glaze, and a soft, chewy crust--it tastes like a hug and a celebration all in one bite. They offer other dessert pizzas too (like Nutella and Dolce Coconut!), but that Bananas Foster one is next-level unforgettable. From start to finish, the experience is fun, filling, and totally unique. Whether you're a pizza purist or an adventurous eater, PizzaRio is a win. Great value, incredible food, and something for everyone. Do yourself a favor--skip the usual and give PizzaRio a try. You won't leave hungry, and you definitely won't forget it.

    Cheese and Quatro Queijos
    Sydney C.

    first, i want to give a ton of credit to our wonderful waiter - he was SUPER friendly and so kind! he made our entire meal so much better by bringing me an entire saucer full of lemon wedges when i asked. he was able to explain the concept of the restaurant to us very easily and was quick with the appetizers and drinks we ordered. i really did enjoy the salad. that lemon honey vinaigrette with sun dried tomatoes was absolutely delicious. and the crostini? that was perfectly crispy and had the perfect amount of flavor, in my opinion. the savory pizza, i would say, was maybe subpar. it wasn't bad, it just wasn't what i was expecting. out of the ones i did try, the quatro queijos was the best with all the cheeses. the dessert pizza was the star as the banoffee was probably my favorite! that and the beijinho, i just love anything with coconut and this reminded me of the inside of a mounds bar without the chocolate coating. the outside was beautiful, and the inside was very open plan and didn't feel too crowded either, which i appreciated. i likely won't return as AYCE places make it hard for me to feel like i'm eating my money's worth but this was a really nice experience for what it was.

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    Gail C.

    Honestly we were a little worried due to some negative recent reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised! Yes, $32.50 seems like a like but for our party of seven, it was perfect! You get focaccia and crostini, meatballs, 2 salads, and wings of various flavors! We shared it all and ask for more! The pizzas were perfectly cooked. Lots of toppings and crispy crust! And get ready for some amazing dessert selections! The bananas foster...chefs kiss! The servers were super accommodating and we had no problems with the service! Thank for a great Brazilian Pizza Experience!!

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    Indigo B.

    Wonderful ambiance, soft Brazilian music in background. Fireplace, bar seating as well. Excellent service, AYCE price too. Recommend if you're looking to try something different, filling.

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    Bill B.

    I am finding it hard to really get a gauge this restaurant. I did like the vibe and style. The bar options were very tasty and surprising. The appetizers were a surprise hit. The bread selection and the Caesar salad were excellent. The wings were good flavors but could have been a little crispier. The pizzas were hit or miss. Most were a little soft and could have been crispier. Most of the pizzas were basic and nothing remarkable. A few of the Brazilian based flavors were much better. I really wanted to like it better than I did in the end.

    Miranda Y.

    Reserved a table here for a friend's rehearsal dinner and they were SO accommodating. The service was absolutely incredible. The food was such a unique dining style. We absolutely loved the dishes. There were countless unique styles of pizza and dessert pizzas. For the price it is well worth it! The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous with an incredible view of the sunset and pigeon forge. Wonderful experience and would love to come back should we visit the area again!

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    Zach P.

    My teams decided on Pizza Rio for our annual Christmas party. I called ahead and the manager Ani was very kind and accommodated our lively group. We had two extras join and she even slid an extra table together to give us space for everyone. The entrance is a pleasant walk from the parking lot. The space is very modern and gives way to cathedral ceilings in the main dining room. The open kitchen concept allows guests to see each pizza being fired in the oven. It was nicely decorated and had a spacious feel. Fun for the kids to get a slice of the pizza preparation and see the servers bring out each pie. The server Daniella said they had been operating for two years in Pigeon Forge. We were each offered house salad with sun dried tomatoes that came dressed, Caesar salad and wings with your choice of bbq, Buffalo, garlic Parmesan. They also offer meatballs and sauce as a starter. Our group shared salads and wings and were quickly ready for what I would call pizza-polooza! The stand outs were 4 cheese, broccoli and bacon, frango com catupiry (chicken and cheese) and Portuguese (had eggs), ham, onion, and black olives. We had Hawaiian, a cheese pizza loaded with pineapple, but my favorite was the nacho pizza. It was a cheesy beef with crushed Doritos. It looked odd but the flavor and crunch of the chips was something I didn't expect to enjoy but it slapped. The dough was created to be thin but yet not heavy and full of gluten. We all felt light and not like we had just eaten a dozen or more slices each. The service was excellent and we had everyone satisfied but just like that it was time for dessert pizza. Nutella/banana and Nutella/strawberry were a hit. But the sweet special with coconut was creative and not sure about anyone else, but I liked it. We were offered after dinner cocktails but most of the group had their fill by then. An Irish coffee made its way to the table and I passed as I couldn't imagine any more sugar after 3 dessert slices. Our server was kind enough to split up our bill and Oscar assisted to make sure everything was handled. We took our group photo by the fireplace and it was an excellent experience for everyone. It would be best to call ahead if you have a party of more than 25. They have a nice bar area as well near the front. I could see myself going back to try out a few caipirinhas. Or taking a closer look at the wine wall. Cheers!

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    Good pizza and service, kids loved it. Had a unique selection of flavors and new things we have never tried. We will definitely be back!

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    A must......An absolute must if you are in the area. It will be one of our new mandatory stops whenever we visit town for vacation.

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    Food was really good. I recommend the Banoffee in the sweet pizzas section .wings are pretty good. The meatballs are really good

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    Makes domino's Pizza looks like gourmet pizza. Bad pizza with the cheapest ingredients. Avoid

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    So many choices of pizza. The Caesar salad was yummy too. I had BBQ wings that had a great flavor. Left stuffed.

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    Anything Gluten free at pizza Rio? Family member has celiac disease,

    Hi! Yes, Pizza-Rio is a gluten-friendly restaurant, and we’re happy to accommodate food intolerances, including celiac disease. Upon arrival, please ask to speak with a manager.… 

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