Still the only local place we've found that truly comes close to Chicago pizza. We came in late afternoon on a Thursday with our family of five and waited quite awhile to be greeted at the counter. The space is cozy with about 4, 4-tops, a few outdoor tables, and a bar along the wall with stools in case you come in for a slice and soda deal at lunch time. We ordered breadsticks, a salad, a thin crust with pepperoni, and a stuffed pizza with sausage. They told us that we couldn't order the thin crust with half no cheese (for our lactose intolerant kiddo who still loves sauce, crust and toppings), as a heads up to anyone with similar dietary restrictions. This is due to the cook time being inconsistent for the cheese versus no cheese sides of the pie. We were asked if we were dining in or ordering to go. We opted to eat there since we live a decent distance away. Our breadsticks and house salad came out first, packed for transport and no plates or silverware were provided. They seemed confused and a bit annoyed when we asked for some. The breadsticks tasted like butter and parm doused funnel cake fries and the salad was fine...served its purpose but nothing special. Our thin crust came out next and was fresh and fabulous. My husband felt like it was a bit more overcooked than when we previously got it. Tons of cheese, slightly sweet sauce and crispy pepperoni. It is cut into squares. Lastly, our stuffed pizza came out. Again, no pie server given and we needed one desperately for the thick and gooey pizza. We waited awhile to get our requested pie utensil and then struggled to cut the pieces with our thin plasticware. The pizza was extremely fresh and tasty, however! If you are wondering what the difference is between the deep dish and stuffed, the stuffed is almost like a pizza sandwich. One pizza crust on bottom, toppings, and then another thin crust on top of those before spreading a thin layer of sauce. The crust is thicker than on a deep dish, too. I am sure that we will get pizza here again at some point, but never ever will we dine in. The trash was overflowing, every table wobbly and in need of cleaning, and unfortunately very uninviting service. They seemed quite miserable. read more

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Came in today with my husband for the first time ! We were immediately welcomed in ! The restaurant was clean our food was delicious- we ordered a couple appetizers while we waited for our Chicago pizza ! Our fried ravioli and our jalapeño poppers were both super delicious ! We ordered the Chicago style pizza and oh my god that is the best pizza we have had since we moved here from out of state 4 years ago ! I highly recommend this amazing establishment - delicious food , immaculate restaurant reasonable prices ---- we will be back !!! read more

Rosati's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Was visiting Knoxville with a large party from out of state. Rosati's tried really hard to accommodate 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. read more

Just like we remembered from up north! We had a Rosati's 5 minutes from where we used to live and have been missing the BBQ beef pizza we used to get there. What a treat it was to have it in our new home state! So delicious. read more

Rosati's Pizza - BBQ Italian beef - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

My husband and I were extremely disappointed in Rosati's tonight. We have been here a couple of times however this evening after we ordered dinner and paid, the cashier told us that the pie I had ordered could not be done in deep dish. Okay, I ordered a different one. We get our appetizers and guess what my second choice can't be made in deep dish either. At this point my husband gets super annoyed and says that they can give us our money back because they can't make what I want. I decide to get a double crust instead. Now mind you like 20 minutes has passed at this point. My husband's food comes out and we have to wait on my pizza. While we are waiting another family is waiting for their order and it comes out. Thank goodness that wife checked it because part of their order was missing. I usually don't leave bad reviews because well we usually don't have a bad experience but tonight it truly sucked. Oh and when I questioned if there was a price difference since I didn't get a deep dish pizza, which there was, the cashier looked at me like I was wrong for wanting the difference given back to us. I doubt we will ever go back. read more

We're visiting from Georgia for youth soccer vs. Knoxville. Rosaiti's is right next to our hotel. I'm admittedly a PIZZA SNOB and won't eat mass-produced big chain pizza... even if it's offered for free. Life is too short to eat bad pizza. I was pleasantly surprised by Rosati's!!! I ordered a 12" Thin Crust with sausage and mushroom. It was DELICIOUS. The Crust was slightly charred and crunchy. It had ample quality cheese, and the sauce was unique, not your basic plain red. It was actually seasoned well. I could taste basil and oregano. The tasty sausage was big chunk, which I prefer over crumbled. The owner checked on my take out order a couple of times and was very friendly. There are several tables for dine in. The atmosphere is cozy and clean. I highly recommend this pizzeria read more

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Best deep dish around. Up there with authentic Chicago style. Can't wait to go back! Small seating area inside, but well worth it.

We are from Chicago so we wanted Chicago pizza. We both got a slice odd sausage pizza. It was horrible. It tasted like it sat in the warmer for a long time. Dried out. Does not taste like Chicago pizza. Very disappointing. Ended up throwing it out and walking out. read more

I bought two deep dish pizzas yesterday in a thin crust. Prices have went up too much and the pizza doesn't taste the same. It happened to me last time. I figured I would give them another chance, ever since they have new owners or new managers in there it's not the same, we won't be going back. read more

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Food was fantastic !!! Service was okay, I will definitely try again. Dining area could be larger But not an issue. All in all very good read more

We had guests in town that wanted deep dish Chicago style pizza so we went to Rosati's to give it a try. I ordered the Italian Beef sandwich and we ordered a deep dish pie. My sandwich showed up first. It was hot, but it was also overcooked beef and bread. No sauce no peppers no cheese no love. not good. The pizza showed up 30 mins later, which we knew would take longer and it was a decent pie. Well. After we had finished the pie my husband had still not received his meal ... spinach Stromboli bites. we were told "they missed it on the ticket". Although the pizza was decent, the sandwich was not and I can't even comment on the food we ordered and never received. read more

After spending a week in Chicago and trying all the deep dish pizza, this way a welcome surprise! We tried this company in Chicago and the Knoxville location was way better! Absolutely perfect!! read more

I tried to order from my Rosati's app and coupon wouldn't discount price I called to order and the order taker said he wouldn't be able to put order in and hung up on me. We have been long time customers and have had nothing but problems this year. read more

I'm from the Chi so, when in Knoxville I have to pick up pizza from Rosati's! Okay, keep in mind that it is at least a 45 minute wait for Chicago style deep dish pizza so, call ahead or be patient. Today, I tried their thin crust with Italian sausage and green bell peppers. I was satisfied with the pizza and when in this area I will be back. To me the sauce makes the pizza and Rosati has been able to maintain the taste and consistency with their sauce outside of Illinois. read more

Rosati's Pizza - Had to have it! - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I've been wanting to eat here for a while and soooo glad we finally did...the pizza was delicious! We had to order the Chicago Deep Dish Pizza since I've never had a "real" one. Because of the thick crust, the toppings are assembled upside down from the typical order. So, it's the thick crust, lots of ooey gooey cheese, fresh toppings, and chunky pizza sauce on the top. The pizzas aren't baked on a conveyor belt, but in a rotating pizza oven. This definitely helped to cook the pizza perfectly! If you haven't tried a Deep Dish Chicago Pizza, you better order one! If Deep Dish isn't for you, they offer several other styles. read more

Rosati's Pizza - Sauce display - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Best pizza in Knoxville hands down. -little stingy on the sausage though From a southside Chicago girl! read more

Had the Italian Beef. Overall the flavor was good. Bread could have been better. I order this online. In the order I marked the dipped box and put down I wanted it wet. The fact that the kitchen could not follow a basic request which is normal for Italian Beef was very disappointing. If you are going to be a Chicago style restaurant, please teach your staff what that means. read more

Best pizza in Knoxville! The best pizza I've ever had for that matter. The ingredients are obviously fresh ... it too good. We love their deep dish Chicago style! I could eat the tomatoes on the pizza by themeselves they are so well seasoned. The staff is nice and helpful, and the music is really nice. Which might seem like an odd compliment, but it doesn't make you feel rushed or overwhelmed. read more

Rosati's Pizza - Chicago Deep Dish 14" - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I was in town for work and found Rosati's with a quick Yelp search. I love Chicago pizza so I opted for the deep dish. Let me first say I have had Lou Malnati's and Giordanos in Chicago so I know what authentic Chicago pizza is at its best. So how does Rosati's compare? If you've never had authentic Pizza from the aforementioned establishments you would think this is ok or maybe good at best. For me I found myself comparing this pizza to the ones I've had in Chicago and that may be unfair. Rosati's pizza is OK i had the deep dish with sausage and pepperoni and while the pie looked great it feel short in two areas: the flakiness of the crust and the flavor of the sauce. Two things that make a great deep dish. I had some areas of my crust that were too hard. The pizza is not bad but not bad is not great either. read more

Rosati's Pizza - Chicago Deep Dish Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Awesome Chicago style deep dish pizza in Tennessee! This is our new go to spot for pizza when we are in Knoxville.

5 stars for the blonde guy who took our order 9/8 evening. He was great! Informative and helped us pick our pizza and even showed us a breakdown of toppings since it was our first time. -1 star for the blonde girl working with him. While he was taking our order, she hovered behind him, staring us down to hurry and finish. Her whole vibe was off and super rude. Honestly made us super uncomfortable. - 1 star for the price. It is for sure overpriced just like the other reviews state. BUT I personally loved the thin crust pizza! My husband, toddler, and I finished a whole pizza to ourselves! Cheese was a little thick, but we're kinda into that haha. All in all, it was good but because of the prices, we won't be coming back to this place. read more

The pizza was ok nothing spectacular for 36$ for a 14" pizza with 5 toppings. That was not even the Chicago style unsure if they are more known for the Chicago deep dish style if so I missed out on their specialty I got the double dough crust monster option. The olives were good cheese was ok. Not my favorite pick up pizza would have rather had roosters, Pero's or mellow Mushroom for the price of 36$. read more

Great Chicago style deep dish pizza. Did take out and made several meals out of it. A bit of a drive from Loudon but well worth it. Nice employees. CA read more

So good!!! Got a deep dish and some garlic bread. Was multiple meals worth of food. So fresh and delicious.

Great food! Great service! I've tried their pizza, pasta dishes, appetizers and Stromboli. All hot fresh and delicious.

The best Pizza in Knoxville. Chicago style deep dish or good ole fashioned Chicago thin crust.

Empty restaurant, non-pet friendly. Poor business model. Shame, it looked OK. Just a total idiot working at this place. There is literally no one in the restaurant, 3 people working there, but they won't let me come in to place an order with a dog, but they will allow me to eat outside, but she won't come out to take my order. It is literally the most stupid example of someone working at a restaurant I have ever seen. Rosati's, you should be ashamed. read more

Came especially for their deep dish & it was DELICIOUS! Buttery, crispy crust filled with ooey gooey cheese & flavorful Italian sausage. Sauce was perfect! read more

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I'm a lifelong Tennessean, but my folks are from Chicago, so I fell in love with the Italian Beef sandwich a long time ago. The one from Rosati's is ok, but I don't have a lot of choices living in East Tennessee. What compelled me to write this review is the nickel and dime approach to business the owner has here. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Italian Beef lunch special (sandwich, fries, and soda). $10 + tax. Below is the pic of the amount of fries I received with my order. The sandwich was regular-sized, so I have no complaints there, other than it's just ok. They gave me a can of soda - if I wanted a cup of ice to go with it, that was extra. They limit refills to one of you order a fountain soda, which is also an up charge. I've seen the complaints about charging for red pepper flakes. I don't know if this owner gets it, but that turns people off quickly. It was also mentioned in quite a few reviews. Because of this mindset, I've never left after a visit raving about my experience, and if you're not in business to gain raving fans, you're perfectly fine with just ok. Look, it's pretty simple - you have decent Chicago food, but cut the nickel and dime crap out, price the menu fairly, ensure the quality of both the food and the portion sizes, and people will be more endeared to frequenting your business. read more

Rosati's Pizza - Order of fries - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Why would you order a regular pizza when you can order a legit chicago style pie?! Seriously! I ordered our beauty through the Yelp app for delivery. It was quick and easy. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly it arrived, considering how long it takes to bake a traditional deep dish pizza. The initial quote was 40 minutes and I doubted there was any way they could make it and deliver it in that period of time. Color me shocked! Our delivery driver mentioned that this was the heaviest pizza he had ever delivered and I realized he wasn't exaggerating when I had to use two hands to carry it to the kitchen. Deep dish pizza is pricey compared to traditional pan crust pizza. But out of curiosity I weighed our $35 pizza. I kid you not it was 6.8 lbs. That's a lot of pizza for the price. It was ooey and gooey. The cheese was not skimped on and the sauce was absolutely delicious. It tasted fresh and had great chucky texture. The crust was a perfect duplicate of deep dish pizza that I've eaten in Chicago. Basically, Rosati's nailed it. Looking forward to my next order from Rosati's. read more

We came in with part of the soccer team after a game on a Saturday around 8pm. Host made great effort to accommodate us. We used the entire dinning area and comfortably had about 20 guests. Service is efficient order at the cashier and food comes out to the table. Some items take little longer than the usual pizza time if you order Chicago or double dough pizza. We like the menu extensive options of pizza styles. Price is reasonable given that the thicker pizza feeds more people. I ordered the small Chicago style pizza. It had 6 slices but I was full with 2 slices. This pizza was close quality to the authentic Chicago pizza. I added black olives and it was stacked with sauce and cheese. Son got the chicken parmigiana and he loved it. Other guest got the double Dough pizzas and felt it is above average quality. Overall great experience and we plan to return when we are in town for a tournament read more

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Ordered Rosatis to go on a Sunday afternoon. Cook time was very reasonable. (This ain't no Dominoes) at about 30 minutes. We ordered a large Chicago style pizza and you can taste the quality ingredients on the first bite. The price was higher than average take out pizza but also consider what you're getting. This pizza fed my wife and I for three meals. (Papa John's won't do that lol). Would recommend if you are looking for a delicious high-quality Chicago style pizza. read more

Great food - the mozzarella is from Wisconsin cheese, and the sauce also has a great flavor. I got the gluten-free pizza and it was great for gluten-free pizza. My boyfriend got a regular thin crust, toasted ravioli's, and a cheesecake, and he said all those were delicious t read more

I'm a long-time fan of Chicago-style pizza so when I saw this place on Yelp I decided to check it out ASAP; My friend and I went there for dinner. The interior is fairly small and there isn't a lot of seating, but they're happy to let you take your food to the Casual Pint, which is just two doors down the street. My friend and I decided to order two of our long-time Chicago favorites to share - a deep dish pie (with Italian sausage and Italian Beef) and an Italian Beef sandwich (dipped, without cheese). I tried my half of the sandwich first and it was amazing! It was made with thinly sliced, perfectly cook meat and peppers on a hoagie style bun ; after the first bite I felt like I was back in The Loop. Next, I tried the pizza; the crust was flakey and buttery, with just the right amount of chew; not soggy at all; it stood up wonderfully on the weight of the sauce, cheese, and toppings. When I took my first bite I could taste the freshness of the toppings and the flavor profile of the sauce, dough, cheese, and meats blended together beautifully! Tip: Rosati's proper doesn't offer much by way of ambiance to enjoy your food in, and they don't serve alcoholic beverages. Being aware of that we went brought our food down the street to the Casual Pint and enjoyed both their atmosphere and a couple of beers each with the selections we brought from Rosati's :-) To sum it all up - the food is exceptional, ambiance is no-frills but they're within spitting distance of the Casual Pint. Oh, and the prices are surprisingly low given the high quality of their food. read more

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Yum! Ordered through Bite Squad and it was delicious. GREAT cheese and toppings. Double dough is still a lot of crust, so we'll try thin crust next time. Also, pizza came in squares. I think pizza's natural geometric shape is a triangle, so we may need to request slices next time. Definitely will order again or go in the restaurant location. I still LOVE this pizza, but when I request a triangle shape for my very picky toddler, can we please honor that? It's through delivery service, so I can't really change it once it's here; I can only Yelp about it read more

Such a shame the service was so poor today. I have been here many times before with good food and mediocre service. Today was good food with horrible service. I ordered pizza, was told 20 minutes, arrived right on time. Was told it wasn't ready. 10 minutes later I asked about it and was told it isn't in the oven yet, so I still want it. A bunch of excuses were made on why it never went in the oven, but none of them came with an apology. I wasn't looking for much, just a large sausage pizza. An apology in the issue should have been the first thing out of their mouth but they gave lots of excuses instead and even argued with me. 20 minutes later, I finally got a pizza. Did I get an apology, no. I paid for the pizza, and explained I expected an apology, still no apology, just more excuses It's a service industry, nothing is perfect, things happen, if you're a business owner, own up to issues, whether technical, weather, equipment malfunction, etc. When something goes wrong, apologize and thank the customer for their patience read more

We got pizzas and Italian sandwiches. They had cut the slices smaller so we're given two slices. BEST pizza I have had since leaving the Northeast 10+ years ago. Really reminded me of home. The Italian sandwich was also good! It was like a warm hoagie. Reminded me of Quiznos' style Sandwiches. read more

This is a review of their slices as I did not have a deep dish pie. They did say it was the same dough but I'm sure the deep dish has to come out better. Their slice they claim is a double dough not a thin crust and ovens are 500 degrees. Good pizza is never cooked at such a low temperature. The dough was doughy and flavorless like gas station pizza... maybe slightly better. I had a few bites and the dough went straight to the trash. Peeled off the hunk of cheese and sausage and ate that. The mozzarella was of good quality, not oily but they ONLY put Mozzarella. Didn't taste any provolone or Parmesan. The sauce was ok. The sausage was really good. If you like a slice where the place puts 2-3 times the cheese on a slice to make up for a sub par pizza this is your place. I think I now have to try the deep dish just to see if that bakes longer and gets a little crisp. Might be more flavorful compared to the slices. Fingers crossed. 3 stars for good mozzarella, sausage and clean place including what I could see of the kitchen. Otherwise, it's a 2 all day just going on the slices. read more

so I had pizza in the land of pizza a few days ago and after a mostly disappointing rest of my weekend I was in need of cheering and some respite from the *cluster* out on the interstate. a random exit and a few arbitrary turns later I am directly in front of another Rosati's!! yea! requested a beverage to take with to the Sunsphere and a 14" classic chicken plus garlic bread. had a look around the fair grounds and then went back to collect my food and head home. unpacked and dined with much gusto and am quite satisfied with the results. despite what y'all may think you know the definitive chicago pizza style is crispy square cut thin crust which gets you into the whole guts -vs- edges dispute. regardless, sprinkle liberally with grated cheeses and crushed red peppers and enjoy. read more

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A bit pricey but worth it for a good pizza. Everything was fresh and tasty. Will go to again.