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Although the Smokies are a long way from Europe, it’s not hard to find some wonderful Italian food in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Whether you’re looking for pizza, pasta, or another dish, you are sure to love the area’s Italian eateries. To help you make the most of your vacation, we've put together a convenient guide to the top 3 Italian restaurants in Gatlinburg TN:
1. Big Daddy’s Pizzeria
Big Daddy’s Pizzeria is another one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Gatlinburg TN. Anyone craving pizza will not be disappointed in Big Daddy’s signature pies. All of the pizzas at this restaurant are baked in a 550 degree wood fired brick oven, which produces the perfect crispy crust. Everything at Big Daddy’s is made in house and only the freshest ingredients and toppings are used. While pizza is the main attraction, Big Daddy’s also offers oven baked sandwiches on focaccia bread, salads, homemade meatballs, bruschetta, and other tasty dishes. Be sure to save room for some cannolis for dessert! Big Daddy's serves this Italian treat three ways: chocolate chip, caramel pretzel, and cookies n' cream.
2. Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria
Best Italian in Gatlinburg certainly lives up to its name, offering some of the finest food you will find at an Italian restaurant in Gatlinburg. This restaurant is famous for its rolls, which come drenched in garlic and butter. Other standout items on the menu include the enormous calzones, stuffed shells, and the fantastic pizzas.
If the weather is nice, we recommend sitting on the patio, which has a lovely stream running next to it. The patio is a particularly attractive option if you would like to bring your dog out to dinner with you. Best Italian in Gatlinburg has two locations on the Parkway that are minutes away from one another, so you will have ample opportunities to sample their delicious food.
3. Luigi’s Pizzeria
Luigi’s Pizzeria is a great place to find all of your favorite Italian foods. This popular restaurant delivers locally and even stays open until 2 a.m.! Highlights of Luigi’s menu include the pizza, spaghetti, garlic knots, gyros, cheesy breadsticks, and chicken wings. While Luigi’s offers a number of traditional pizzas, they also have some unique varieties that combine different Italian flavors, such as the Lasagna Pizza and the Chicken Parmigiana Pizza. Whether you’re looking for lunch or a midnight snack, Luigi’s is always a good decision.
Where to Stay Near the Best Italian in Gatlinburg
When you stay with us, you will be just a short drive from all of the best Italian restaurants in Gatlinburg TN. With everything from 1 bedroom cabins to 7 bedroom cabins, we are guaranteed to have the perfect lodging for your vacation. To start planning your getaway, check out our selection of Gatlinburg cabin rentals!
