Top Best Italian Restaurants in Gatlinburg

"Best Italian Restaurant has a little bit of everything you can think of when it comes to Italian food. You’ll definitely want to order their signature garlic rolls as an appetizer. They have all kinds of pasta, from alfredo to vegetable primavera, as well as lasagna."

"Another great Italian restaurant in Gatlinburg is Best Italian Restaurant. Try the stuffed shells, vegetable primavera, or spaghetti and meatballs. If you want chicken, you can get chicken parmesan, marsala, or florentine."

"Taste Of Italy is a charming authentic Italian dining experience helmed by married duo Geri and Harold Mabee, serving up some of the Smoky Mountain region's best Italian menu selections. The warmly-decorated restaurant is known for its vegetarian-friendly menu offerings, also featuring a full menu of gluten-free selections for diners with dietary restrictions. Classic menu selections include favorites like chicken marsala, Maine lobster ravioli, baked manicotti, and margherita pizzas topped with fresh tomatoes and basil."

"There’s another great Italian restaurant that serves all kinds of food in addition to pizza in Gatlinburg called Taste of Italy. You’ll find a chicken spinach alfredo pizza, chicken pesto, veggie lovers, Hawaiian, and many other kinds of pizzas to choose from. You can always create your own pizza."

"If you’re looking for old school Italian cooking, you should eat at Taste of Italy. This restaurant feels homey and is decorated to remind you of a family owned Italian restaurant. Order an appetizer to share with the whole table, choosing from caprese or calamari fritti."

"Much like its Italian region’s namesake, this Market Square staple is certainly a breadbasket of the region. Known for its House Pulled Burrata and Pollo Al Mattone, Emilia’s other must-orders include the lighter-than-air gnocchi amatriciana and steamed PEI mussels. All breads are made at their sister bakery, Paysan."

"Emilia Italian is, hands down, some of the best Italian food you'll find. Start with an order of the Grilled Romaine Salad and Bruschetta as an appetizer. Then, order the Bolognese and Meatballs."

"This Gay Street eatery has been around for almost a decade, serving up authentic, Italian-style gelato that’s made fresh onsite. The Grub Spouse and I dropped in for a dinner not long after they opened back in aught-nine, when we happily licked our way through cups of chocolate-peanut butter, Almond Joy and tiramisu. We have returned in the years since to dip our tiny gelato spoons into more flavors like cappuccino crunch, lemon basil, birthday cake and orange cream."

"Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ice cream and gelato?. We have the Italians to thank for gelato. It’s creamier, smoother and silkier than ice cream and uses more milk and less cream than is used to make ice cream."

"If your first thought when you hear “romantic date night” is a fine Italian restaurant complete with a heaping plate of fresh pasta and a bottle of wine, Frankie’s in Maggie Valley should be your go-to. With authentic Italian recipes and traditions that go back nearly a century, the Perrone famiglia knows how to stroke your heartstrings through food. The newly renovated interior is extremely laid-back and comfortable, so order the cannoli and stay a while!"

"📍 1037 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC Frankie’s has a long family legacy of whipping up tasty Italian dishes to uphold. And boy, do they ever. It’s one of the reasons why they’ve been a favorite of Maggie Valley locals and visitors for years!"

"Big Bear Pizza and Subs has all of your favorites and is one of the only restaurants that delivers in Gatlinburg!. You’ll want to try their chicken wings, which you can have in mild, Caribbean, sweet habanero, and other sauces. They serve burgers, hoagies, salads, and hot dogs."

"Big Bear Subs and Pizza is another great place to grab a slice. Their super pizza has pepperoni, ham, beef, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and black olives. If you are someone who loves Hawaiian pizza, you’ll be glad to know Big Bear has not one but two!"

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