(STACKER) — 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 square 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 enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. 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-ranked pizza restaurants in Knoxville using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp’s ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
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#30. Jet’s Pizza
– Rating: 3.6/5 (40 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 7331 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#29. Double Dogs
– Rating: 3.6/5 (154 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 10639 Hardin Valley Road Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: sports bars, chicken wings, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#28. Newk’s Eatery
– Rating: 3.7/5 (64 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 9261 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: sandwiches, salad, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#27. Brenz Pizza Co.
– Rating: 3.7/5 (74 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1705 Cumberland Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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#26. Rosati’s Pizza
– Rating: 3.8/5 (140 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 234 Brookview Centre Way Ste 109 Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, italian, fast food
– Read more on Yelp
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#25. Tennessee Tap House
– Rating: 3.8/5 (137 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 350 North Peters Road Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, american, sports bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#24. Dazzo’s Pizzeria
– Rating: 3.8/5 (192 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 710 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#23. Little Joe’s Pizza
– Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 13100 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#22. Gavino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
– Rating: 3.9/5 (193 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 5211 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: italian, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#21. Pizza Palace
– Rating: 3.9/5 (202 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3132 East Magnolia Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, greek, italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#20. Fazoli’s
– Rating: 3.9/5 (53 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 9515 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: italian, fast food, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#19. The Tomato Head
– Rating: 4.0/5 (276 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 7240 Kingston Pike Ste 172 Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: sandwiches, pizza, salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#18. Red Onion Pizza
– Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3625 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#17. Pizza Inn
– Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 5420 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, italian, buffets
– Read more on Yelp
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#16. Hard Knox Pizza
– Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 10847 Hardin Valley Road Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#15. Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza
– Rating: 4.1/5 (79 reviews)
– Address: 1620 Choto Markets Way Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#14. KNOX DOUGH
– Rating: 4.1/5 (61 reviews)
– Address: 10605 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: desserts, ice cream & frozen yogurt, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#13. Blaze Pizza
– Rating: 4.1/5 (113 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 10978 Parkside Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: salad, pizza, fast food
– Read more on Yelp
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#12. Blaze Pizza
– Rating: 4.1/5 (244 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 113 North Peters Road Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: salad, pizza, fast food
– Read more on Yelp
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#11. Sergeant pepperonis
– Rating: 4.2/5 (97 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4618 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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#10. Jaboni’s Pizzeria
– Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
– Address: 7401 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#9. Elidios’s Pizza
– Rating: 4.2/5 (109 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 6714 Central Ave. Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#8. The Tomato Head
– Rating: 4.3/5 (891 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 12 Market Sq Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, sandwiches, co*cktail bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#7. Harby’s Pizza & Deli
– Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3718 Walker Blvd. Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, sandwiches, burgers
– Read more on Yelp
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#6. Hard Knox Pizzeria
– Rating: 4.3/5 (336 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4437 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, salad, desserts
– Read more on Yelp
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#5. Cruze Farm Pizza Barn
– Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2723 Asbury Road Ste 101 Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#4. The Pizza Kitchen
– Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
– Address: 10420 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#3. South Coast Pizza
– Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1103 Sevier Ave. Southeast Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#2. A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
– Rating: 4.8/5 (483 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 516 Williams St. Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza, italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#1. Pizzeria Nora
– Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2400 North Central St. Knoxville, Tennessee
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.
