Italian Restaurants in Knoxville (2025)

Dinner-only, naturally leavened pies, house-pulled mozzarella, and small-batch gelato make A Dopo a city standard-bearer. Recognized by USA Today in 2025 and frequently highlighted by Southern food writers; reservations help on peak nights.

Chef Matt Gallaher channels Emilia-Romagna with daily handmade pastas and a fully Italian wine list. Featured by Southern Living as a Knoxville essential, it’s refined without feeling formal—perfect before a Market Square show.

An Old City ode to regional Italy with in-house pastas and one of the city’s deepest Italian wine lists. Celebrated by Forbes and profiled by local journalists, it pairs beautifully with aperitivo next door at Brother Wolf.

Family-run for decades, Savelli’s serves classic Italian-American plates and New York–style pies in a small, reservations-recommended dining room. It’s BYO wine with a modest corkage—long noted by local critics and regulars alike.

A West Knoxville institution known for made-from-scratch pastas, veal classics, and those warm garlic rolls. Praised by local publications for nearly three decades, it remains a go-to for celebratory dinners.

Originally opened in 1977 and revived by a respected local restaurant group, Cappuccino’s blends Knoxville ingredients with Italian staples—think ricotta gnudi, veal scallopini, and a solid Italian-leaning cocktail list.

Downtown stalwart for foldable New York–style slices, late hours, and a neighborhood feel. Locals keep it in rotation for casual pies and pastas before shows on Gay Street.

Woman-owned, wood-fired pies baked blistered and fast, with locally sourced touches. Regularly cited by local guides, it’s a lively spot for craft beer and inventive Neo-Neapolitan combinations.

A no-frills, independently owned neighborhood shop serving hand-tossed pies, baked pastas, and calzones. Consistent hours and broad menus keep West-side families coming back.