14 Best Italian Restaurants near Gatlinburg

“Not only is the food delicious and the calzones huge, but the staff is kind! I accidentally left a $500 tip instead of $5. When I realized my mistake a couple of days later and called, they said they had been expecting my call and immediately refunded my card. They could have just assumed I was rich (ha!) and generous, but knew something was off. Thank you for a delicious meal and the refund!“

“Not only is the food delicious and the calzones huge, but the staff is kind! I accidentally left a $500 tip instead of $5. When I realized my mistake a couple of days later and called, they said they had been expecting my call and immediately refunded my card. They could have just assumed I was rich (ha!) and generous, but knew something was off. Thank you for a delicious meal and the refund!“

“This place was absolutely amazing!!! Best pizza we have ever had! service was excellent as well! the mozzarella sticks were great as well! We will absolutely be back soon!“

“Conveniently located pizzeria with great tasting food and friendly service.

The pizza is exactly what you want after a long hike at the Smokey Mountains or shopping in downtown. The Caeser salad and chicken Alfredo was also great food options we ordered along with the pizza. Sodas were a bit pricey but the local beer was a great bargain for a restaurant at $4 a bottle.

The dining area is quaint and the fireplace adds to the relaxing environment. There is also outdoor seating if it suits. No outside heaters were seen.

Our server Angela was a gem. Friendly smile and always attentive to any requests we had.

Parking: Parking is super difficult to find. If you are staying in the area it is worth a walk if nearby.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly menu if not ordering pizza.“

“Food was wonderful and love the setting by the creek!“

“We were in the mall and could smell the pizza from one of the higher levels. I ordered a small, 10-inch cheese pizza to share with my partner. In all honesty, we should have gotten some slices, because it would have been around the same price, and I think the slices would have technically been bigger. We placed our order and I paid with a card, which incurred a 4% credit card surcharge. We waited about ten minutes for our pizza. When it came out, it was piping hot and tasted really good! I almost wish I had gotten a larger size. The flavor was great and the crust was perfectly crispy and thin. The only potential "red flag" I noticed was that when we visited, two children were working. The person who took our order was a child, then I noticed another one in the kitchen. I understand this is a family business, and the children were super respectful, but it was something unique about this pizza place that I had not noticed in other places I have been to. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience here and would recommend stopping in.“

“Sammie was an amazing waitress! She was very sweet and accommodating at a time when the restaurant was filled to capacity. Delicious food and better service!“

“Excellent ambiance, fantastic service, amazing food! Our server, Jackson, was fabulous!“

“Went there last night. Food was excellent! Service was excellent ( Thank You Molly) Highly recommend.“

“Had dinner while on vacation. Had the Gorgonzola penne chicken. It was so good! My husband had the Jonny’s special (lasagna and Chicken parm) it was great. Everyone was so nice.“

“Kyle was the best server ever! He was dealing with multiple other parties but still treated us so well that the long waits don’t even matter. We could overhear him being just as friendly to the other tables as well which was so nice that he treated everyone that way and not just us regardless of how stressed he probably was with as many people as he was dealing with. He maintained a positive attitude and gave absolutely phenomenal service. Food was great too but getting to talk to Kyle was the highlight of our day!!“

“If you’re in Pigeon Forge and love pizza, J Del’s Pizza is an absolute must-visit! After trying a few different places in the area, we can confidently say that J Del’s had the best regular pizza we tasted—perfectly crispy crust, rich sauce, and fresh, delicious toppings. But what really made our experience unforgettable was their amazing customer service. We needed gluten-free pizza, and the owner went out of his way to make it happen! He told us that if we brought in gluten-free crust from Publix, they would make our pizzas fresh. We took them up on the offer, and WOW—the gluten-free pizzas were just as incredible as the regular ones! Great food, great people, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. This is the kind of small business that truly cares about its customers. If you’re in Pigeon Forge, do yourself a favor and stop by J Del’s—you won’t regret it!“

“Husband had this pizza years ago at a rural location. He completely forgot about it until seeing sign at a different location in another very rural area. I personally have never had it and I'm extremely picky when it comes to pizza. It's one of my favorite foods. Well he suggested I try it because he remembers loving it over a decade ago. So I agreed and got a simple pepperoni pizza and then drove 15 mins home. Only cost $11.99 plus tax for a 12" Pizza which is cheapest pizza I've ever purchased. I had to rewarm it which made me hesitant on the quality. I was totally wrong. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER EATEN. First purchase for me was yesterday and today I went out and bought 2 more. Great dough, sauce, cheese the works. I will forever be a Hunt Brothers Pizza only..“

“We were in town visiting and wanted some pizza. There was some lunch meal deals and it was very affordable compared to the other options. The pizza and garlic knots were delicious! We will be ordering take out later this evening. The lady that rang up our door was kind and explained things well.

We will be back!“