"For a sit-down lunch you can actually enjoy — without extending your lunch break — head to Nick & J's Cafe. The diner setting offers comfy booths as well as counter service, and it's not uncommon for the owner to check in on you midmeal. (They know how to serve up good food and service here.) The extensive menu includes hot soups, cool salads and generous sandwiches and burgers, but for the most bang for your buck, check out the Monday-through-Friday lunch specials."
"A post shared by Sora Amy Kim (@sorakim_az) on Nov 3, 2019 at 10:23pm PST. Place your reservations here and experience fine dining. Their staff are the most helpful you’ll ever meet."
"I fancy myself a bit of a pizza connoisseur (see pizza tattoo on right wrist) but also believe even bad pizza is good pizza. Tonight's delicious piz..."
Top Best Italian Restaurants in Smoky Mountain
Cappuccino's
4.5 (138 ratings)
Classic Italian cuisine with wines, presented in rustic-chic environs with a wine-bottle chandelier.
"A post shared by Dandelion_Cheesecakes (@dandelion_cheesecakes) on Oct 4, 2014 at 9:28am PDT. Since it opened in 1977, Cappuccino has earned a good reputation and a steady following of avid customers. Years of topnotch food and service paid off when the restaurant’s head chef, Frank Aloise was voted as Best Chef by Knox Stars."
"Celebrate life’s pleasures at this Italian-eatery in Knoxville. The restaurant first opened in 1977. Since, its owner Chef Frank Aloise has shared his culinary heritage of Sicilian-Italian cooking infused with locally-sourced ingredients from East Tennessee."
"They pay attention to detail at this longtime West Knoxville tradition, which features authentic Italian cuisine and an intimate dining experience. Dim lights and cozy ambiance provide a perfect setting for birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, Valentine’s Day celebrations. There’s lots of love given to basics, like the homemade garlic bread and salad."
"Altruda’s owner, Paul Meyer, credits his passion for food to his grandmother. Originally from Italy, his grandmother, Geraldine Ida Altruda, immigrated to America as a young girl. Like many Italian-Americans, she installed the values of cooking and together as a family."
"Decent Food | Cozy Ambience | Healthy OptionsVisited this place on a weeknight. Particularly liked the ambience of this place - warm, cozy and homely."
Bella Roma Pizza
4.5 (498 ratings)
Unassuming pizzeria specializing in square, deep-dish pies, plus pasta, subs & burgers.
"Daisy Cake Company offers custom designs based on the particular theme or event of the customer because they believe that your celebration is special, no matter how big or small. They are also proud of their commitment to avoid making the same cake twice."
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