Best Pizza in Knoxville (2025)

Dinner-only, wood-fired sourdough pies with house-pulled mozzarella and small-batch gelato. Recognized on USA Today’s Restaurants of the Year list and praised by Southern Living, it’s the modern Knoxville benchmark for minimalist, ingredient-driven pizza.

A drive-in institution since 1961 with Greek-salad starters, hand-breaded onion rings, and scratch-made pies. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, it’s a taste of classic Knoxville that still draws loyal regulars.

Market Square mainstay where the pizzas and calzones echo the restaurant’s local-first ethos. Frequently recommended by Southern Living, it’s a relaxed downtown stop with vegetarian-friendly options and a devoted following.

Independently owned, boxing-themed pizzeria turning out blistered, neo-Neapolitan pies; locals swear by the white-sauced Iron Mike. Noted by Southern Living as a Knoxville favorite, with additional neighborhood outposts still run by the same team.

SoKno’s riverside hangout pairs creative, neighborhood-nodding pies with a strong craft-beer list. Highlighted by Visit Knoxville, it’s a laid-back slice of South Knoxville culture steps from the greenway and breweries.

A tiny, weekends-only takeout shop with house-made mozzarella and sausage, and a following that plans their Fridays around it. Frequently rated among the city’s best by local roundups and data-driven lists.

Family-run since the 1990s, this intimate spot is known for BYOB hospitality, a gas brick oven, and hand-tossed New York–style pizzas alongside old-school Italian classics. A neighborhood favorite for low-key celebrations.

New York roots show in the foldable Neapolitan pies, square grandma slices, and thick-crust Sicilians. Independently owned, with a loyal Bearden crowd that comes for hearty red-sauce comfort and classic pizzeria energy.

East Knoxville’s slice shop for oversized New York–style pies — including 24-inch behemoths — plus fun specials and wings. A community-minded newcomer that’s quickly become a go-to for families and game days.

Family-owned West Knoxville pizzeria with a playful menu, from Thai Pie to classic margherita, plus gluten-free options. A friendly, memorabilia-lined room and steady local buzz make it an easy weeknight standby.

Happy Holler hangout known for naan-based flatbread pizzas, wings, and an excellent tap list. Spotlighted by Visit Knoxville, it’s a lively neighborhood stop to pair local beer with a shareable pie.