A Dopo Sourdough Pizza

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"If you’ve had enough of your own pandemic sourdough attempts to last a lifetime, taste how the pros at A Dopo Sourdough Pizza do it for their chewy, Neapolitan-style pies. Situated just outside of the Old City, the lively wood-fired pizzeria features fresh sauces topped with Calabrese salami, 16-month-aged prosciutto, roasted mushrooms, and local honey alongside creative house-made gelato flavors and an extensive Italian wine and beer list." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

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"A neighborhood pizzeria known for a killer spicy greens pie, standout pistachio gelato, and an ever-changing wine list—a cozy spot for a casual, flavor-forward dinner." - ByCassidee Dabney, as told to Kate Kassin

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.

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.

Naturally leavened, wood-fired pies and house-made gelato make this dinner-only spot a must. Recognized on USA Today’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year list, with prior nods from Food & Wine and Bon Appétit, it’s the local benchmark for Neapolitan-style pizza.