8 Best Italian Restaurants near Lenoir City

“This is a fast, casual dining restaurant. I wouldn't call it authentic italian food, but if you understand that, you won't be disappointed. I had the Chicken Parmigian and it came with a side salad. The salad was fresh and the food was hot. The restaurant was clean and the service was good.“

“We stumbled upon Forno grill a few years ago after moving out to Knoxville and boy were we happy! As former NYer’s we tend to seek out the most similar pizza to match back home and this certainly is it. The restaurant is always immaculate and the staff are all super friendly and helpful. Every year for my children’s birthdays we provide pizzas for their class party and we use Forno grill ofcourse. They have always taken good care of me each time I’ve ordered. We are very happy to have such an amazing business close to us. Thank you for always providing top notch service and the most delicious pizzas around :)“

“Visiting from San Diego and blown away by the quality of their pizza and garlic knots. You can taste the difference in their quality of cheese and their marinara sauce is noticeably superior. I almost never dip my bread in marinara but the I couldn’t get enough of this savory sauce.“

“Just awesome pizza. I worked down the road, the last 4 days and ate the pepperoni mini pizza, 3 out of the 4 days. Just amazing. Great service, too. I rated the atmosphere a 3, because it is in a gas station, but they do have a nice set-up if you do decide to eat “

“Service and food were amazing!It's a little hard to get much atmosphere in a strop mall, but it was clean and plenty of terrific staff.We will definitely patron them again. Our dishes were lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken alfredo, and chicken parm. The garlic bread with mozzarella was really good, too. All of our meals came with salad and garlic knots.They don't have alcohol, but you can BYOB for a 2. 00 bottle fee.“

“I just happened to see the restaurant when I passed through the area, and I am glad I went back and stopped. Short wait time, a great tasting pizza for a reasonable price, and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely be back when I am in the area.“

“Always good food, however I was surprised at the cost. I had only one bowl of soup and usually adjustments are made since the printed cost is for unlimited refills which due to gastrointestinal surgery I can't eat more than one. So for one delicious watermelon sangria, one bread stick and one bowl of soup, including tip I paid $22. Sadly I don't think I will be back.“

“I am so very blessed that this restaurant is so close to home. I am so fond of their pizza when with company, but when I am by myself, I favor their salmon salad with their lemon vinaigrette dressing. After church yesterday I got this to take home. So very good. The next time I go there I will opt to eat in for they deserve my gratitude.“