Big Daddy's Pizzeria

Where to Eat and Drink Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Eater

"Despite the campy decor and stereotypical Italian photos that make the place look like an Epcot version of a Neapolitan pizzeria, Big Daddy’s is the real deal. With three locations on the western side of the Great Smoky Mountains, including this Gatlinburg branch that’s mere minutes from the park, this is a pizzeria that feels touristy but exceeds expectations. Wood-fired brick oven pies are stretched thin and cooked quickly to achieve a delicately crispy thin crust before they’re strewn with toppings like meatballs, Genoa salami, sweet barbecue sauce, and shaved prime rib. You can’t go wrong with a classic margherita either, or the fantastic appetizers, like wood-fired wings and wood-baked soft pretzels with fonduelike cheese sauce." - Matt Kirouac