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#26. Brenz Pizza Co.
- Rating: 3.7/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1705 Cumberland Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Knoxville area by diners
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?
There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?
It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Knoxville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Knoxville were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
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#25. Rosati's Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 234 Brookview Centre Way Ste 109 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Dazzo's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.8/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 710 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Gavino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5211 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Tennessee Tap House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 North Peters Road Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. The Tomato Head
- Rating: 3.9/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7240 Kingston Pike Ste 172 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Pizza Palace
- Rating: 3.9/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3132 East Magnolia Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Greek, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Sergeant pepperonis
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4618 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Red Onion Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3625 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Pizza Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5420 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Jaboni's Pizzeria Kingston Pike
- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 7403 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. KNOX DOUGH
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 10605 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Elidios's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6714 Central Ave. Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Puleo's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 8078 Kingston Pike Ste 101 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Pizza Hoss
- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7215 Clinton Hwy Ste C Powell, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Twisted Mike's Tap Room
- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7125 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. The Tomato Head
- Rating: 4.3/5 (946 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 Market Sq Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Harby's Pizza & Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3718 Walker Blvd. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Hard Knox Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4437 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. The Pizza Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 10420 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Uncle Sam's Pizzeria & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 115 South 17th St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. South Coast Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1103 Sevier Ave. Southeast Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. The Kennedy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 430 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Wine Bars, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Baker Boy Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 North Cherry St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (539 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 516 Williams St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Pizzeria Nora
- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2400 North Central St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.
