23 Best Italian Restaurants near Smyrna

“That you can buy pizza by the slice i have been a customer for 45 years when they started out in the food garden at Hickory Hollow mall.“

“Their NY style pizza is the best I’ve had here in Tennessee since I moved down here from NY. The people are great, the food is great , I give it a 10 all day, everyday. Will be going back again and again !!!“

“Everything I have tried there so far is amazing! My favorite is tortellini alfredo. Love this place!“

“Definitely worth the trip - we drove 30 mins just for the Calzone - huge portions- super tasty - highly recommend“

“Great service great food im from Chicago Had Italian beef just like it was made in Chicago been there many times“

“Cozy, warm and nicely-decorated dining room coupled with generous portions. Countless entree selections as well as sandwiches, pizzas, pasta and more. Our server was attentive and friendly. I recommend the stuffed pizza and eggplant parmigiana - everything made fresh of quality ingredients. BYOB is a huge plus.“

“We lived near Love’s Pizza ever since it came to Murfreesboro but never tried it—BIG MISTAKE. We moved and ended up staying in a hotel in Murfreesboro on Christmas. One of the only restaurants open was Love’s, so we ordered pizza. The people working were so nice, and the pizza was amazing. We couldn’t believe how fresh the toppings were and how great it tasted! We wish we still lived close. Best customer service in the Boro! Thank you for feeding my family and being so kind!“

“Penne Pazze has become one of my favorite spots. We found it on a seed oil free app and decided to try it out. We come at least once a week now. All the dishes have lots of flavor. The Honey Pepperoni Pinsa is my go-to for a quick bite. I haven't met everyone but I can say Riccardo, Luke, Adalyn and Maddie have made my experience at Penne Pazze top tier every time. It's easy to order with the QR code at the table and I am never left waiting for my tab because I can close it out at my convenience. My favorite place to sit is at the bar. It's a front row seat to all the action going on in the kitchen. It is a casual and fun atmosphere with delicious food. I’m so glad we found it.“

“After reading so many great reviews in @glutenfreeminot, I had to give Uncle Maddio's a try. The Chef that made my gf pizza was super informative about building my pizza with extra care of which foods were safe for me. I am celiac and I was very impressed with the flavours, the crust was nice and crispy and great chew. I also order the cheesy bread sticks. This was delicious and cheesy, also had sauce for Dipping in. It fed me for 3 days. If only I could have brought a whole bunch back with me. You folks deserve the love that serve every day. Thank you for making me extremely happy.“

“We were celebrating a couple of birthdays with about 18 people and Carrabba‘s was very accommodating.. The service and food were excellent.“

“Jordan's service was Awesome!“

“La Cucina Italiana

On Thompson lane on strip mall corner near Petland and Samuri. We loved it so much last week we returned this week with others. The food is just plain good. The sampler is a great opportunity to try different items to share or as a meal. Pork Tamales to die for. The stuffed sole was delicious and plentiful. The Pasta Pescatori with fresh seafood has the best tasting red sauce called fra diavolo sauce. We have had that twice. Nice for a dinner date. Told the chef is from New York and everything was freshly made and flavorful! Definitely not your chains. We will try the Cuban sandwich next!!“

“It’s absolutely the best pizza in Southern Nashville and it’s cheaper than most commercial spots like Domino’s.“

“I just wanna start off by saying overall. We had a great time at Marinas last night. We went there to celebrate my husband’s birthday , We’ve there plenty of times in the past and to enjoy it as we are locals. However, my personal meal last night was not very good at all. It came out and looked fine. I ordered the chicken Marcella with mashed potatoes however, after I started taking a few bites, I realized everything was barely room temperature. I waited for the server to come back around, but it was at at least another 20 minutes before she ever did and then I just kept eating the appetizer and decided I was not going to finish the meal because it wasn’t warm and I didn’t wanna wait any longer to eat. We had already been there for quite a while. I did expressed to the waitress did the food was not warm. She offered to have something remade. I informed her that I did not want to wait again and that it was fine. When we were asked at the register, however everything was I repeated myself and told her and the only response was “oh sorry let the cook know “ I just might. No one really took it seriously under to pay $20 for a plate that I took maybe five bites that was very frustrating. I’m sure we’ll be back again however I won’t order that dish again and I think next time I’ll get up to go find someone quicker instead of sitting and waiting to the point where I just had to fill out on an appetizer“

“From the moment we walked into Olive Garden in Murfreesboro this Good Friday, we knew the evening was going to be special, but we had no idea just how memorable it would become. What started as a simple family dinner quickly turned into an experience we’ll be talking about for a long time, and that is largely because of our incredible server, Shawna.

Shawna didn’t just serve our table, she genuinely cared for us. Her kindness felt natural and sincere, not rushed or routine, even in the middle of what was clearly a very busy evening. She took the time to walk us through the menu with thoughtful suggestions, helping us confidently choose dishes that ended up being absolutely perfect for our family. It wasn’t just about taking an order, it felt like she was helping us create a great experience.

What truly stood out was her attentiveness. Shawna seemed to anticipate our needs before we even realized them ourselves. Drinks were refreshed right on time, extra items appeared just when we needed them, and everything flowed so smoothly that we were able to fully relax and enjoy each other’s company. That kind of service is rare, especially on a night as busy as Good Friday.

And then came dessert, her recommendations were nothing short of incredible. Each one was better than the last, and it turned what could have been the end of a meal into one of the most enjoyable highlights of the night. We found ourselves lingering longer, savoring every bite and every moment.

Beyond Shawna, the entire team contributed to such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hostess staff greeted us with genuine friendliness that set the tone right away, and the manager and team worked together so seamlessly that it was honestly impressive to watch. Even from our table, you could feel the strong sense of teamwork and pride in what they do. The kitchen absolutely delivered as well, every dish was prepared beautifully and tasted fantastic.

Most importantly, this dinner was a birthday celebration for our family, and thanks to Shawna and the entire Olive Garden team, it became so much more than just a meal. It felt meaningful, joyful, and truly special, exactly the kind of experience you hope for but don’t always find.

We left feeling grateful, taken care of, and already hoping that the next time we visit, we’ll be lucky enough to have Shawna as our server again. Experiences like this are what keep people coming back, and we will absolutely be back.

Mr. Johnston
04/03/26“

“Mike is super nice and the pizza met high expectations!“

“Sami's pizza is delicious. if you haven't tried the stuffed pizza you need to. ITS A MUST!!“

“Amazing quality food. 5/5“

“When I lived off of Una I would be in this place three times a day. The staff were always great an the food good and cost effective. If I ever get back this is a place I will gladly patronize again“

“I ordered the calzone for 1799. It came to like $27 almost with tax and of course I had to give the delivery driver a tip always tip your delivery driver, but this is absolutely amazing. It came exactly the way I ordered it. It came with extra cheese and sometimes when you ask for extra cheese, you never get it. Oh, they did it this time this the taste of it. Everything is so satisfying. I cannot complain at all. This is an amazing calzone. gave me a big bowl of red sauce to dip it in more than enough. You cannot complain about this if you ever complain about this you just like to complain because this is amazing. I absolutely love this. I go to these guys all the time this is the first time I had delivery even the delivery driver was amazing. Very polite very quick. Even waited for me to run upstairs to grab some more cash really nice guy hands-down number one in Nashville. Love you guys.“

“Great place to eat. Service is always good. Enjoying eating at Sal’s any time“

“The food was great the worker was very nice woyld go again“