Business Details
50 Years
experience
Authentic Italian Dining in Gatlinburg
Since 1976, Best Italian has been dedicated to delivering authentic New York-style Italian cuisine to our valued customers. Our menu features time-honored classics like golden garlic knots, traditional pizzas, creamy pastas, and our signature homemade strawberry cheesecake. We take pride in perfecting both traditional and signature dishes, including our famously oversized calzones, while maintaining the hearty, comforting flavors that have kept guests returning for over four decades. Our commitment to quality ingredients and generous portions ensures every meal is a memorable experience. Located in Gatlinburg, we welcome families and visitors to enjoy our warm atmosphere and exceptional service.Our team of hospitality-minded professionals takes great care in crafting each dish, ensuring every bite reflects our dedication to Italian culinary traditions. Whether dining in or ordering for takeout, we strive to make every visit special through our consistent quality and generous portions. Our two Parkway locations provide convenient access to our full menu of Italian favorites, including catering services for special events. We maintain strict food safety standards while preserving the authentic techniques that define our recipes. Our decades of experience in serving Gatlinburg's community and visitors have established us as a trusted destination for genuine Italian cuisine.
Services
New York-Style Pizza
Pasta Dishes
Catering Services
Garlic Knots
Homemade Cheesecake
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We've perfected New York-style Italian cuisine since 1976
- Offer catering services for special events with minimum $1000 orders
- Use time-tested recipes for authentic Italian flavors
- Provide two convenient Parkway locations with full menus
- Maintain strict food safety standards while preserving traditional methods
Services
New York-Style Pizza
Handcrafted New York-style thin crust pizzas made with house-prepared sauces and premium toppings. Choose from classic combinations or create your own with over 20 toppings. Available in personal, medium, and large sizes with gluten-friendly and cauliflower crust options.
Pasta Dishes
Traditional Italian pasta preparations featuring house-made sauces and fresh ingredients. Menu includes spaghetti marinara, fettuccini alfredo, lasagna, stuffed shells, and specialty dishes like Chicken Florentine and Shrimp Fettuccini with made-from-scratch marinara and cream sauces.
Catering Services
Full-service catering for events with minimum $1000 orders. Offerings include lasagna, baked ziti, fettuccini alfredo, garlic rolls, and custom pizzas. Available with delivery (plus 20% charge) and equipment rentals including chafing dishes and serving utensils.
Garlic Knots
Freshly baked yeast rolls topped with olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese. Available by the half dozen or dozen, these golden-brown garlic knots are made daily using the restaurant's signature recipe developed over four decades.
Kids Menu
Child-friendly menu options including spaghetti marinara, chicken fingers, fettuccini alfredo, and personal pizzas. Meals served with garlic rolls or chips, priced between $6.99 and $8.99 with topping options available for customizing pizza selections.
Questions
What makes Best Italian's pizza authentic New York-style?
Our thin crust pizza uses a traditional New York-style dough recipe developed over four decades, topped with house-made sauces and premium ingredients baked to perfection.
Do you offer catering for special events?
Yes, we provide full catering services with minimum $1000 orders, including delivery options with equipment rentals available for events in Gatlinburg.
Are there gluten-free options available?
We offer gluten-friendly pizza crusts and cauliflower crust alternatives for most pizza selections to accommodate dietary preferences.
What are your most popular menu items?
Our garlic knots, New York-style pizza, homemade lasagna, fettuccini alfredo, and signature cheesecake consistently rank as customer favorites among locals and visitors.
Do you have kid-friendly meal options?
Yes, our kids menu features spaghetti, chicken fingers, personal pizzas, and other family-friendly dishes with portions and prices designed for children 12 and under.
