Every pizzeria worth your appetite in the Smokies, ranked and reviewed by locals who actually eat here. Coal-fired, wood-fired, Jersey-style and beyond. No sponsored fluff, just where to get the good slice.
Local favorites
494 reviews
Family-owned · Smoky Mountain heritage
Run by descendants of Wiley Oakley, the original 'Roamin' Man of the Smokies.' Highest-rated pizza in town, and it earns it. Expect treat-you-like-family service without the tourist markup.
1,486 reviews
Coal-fired · axe throwing + beer wall
Blistered, char-kissed crust from a coal oven, plus axe throwing and a self-pour beer wall. The most fun you'll have eating pizza in Pigeon Forge. Go hungry and thirsty.
6,204 reviews
Wood-fired brick oven · arcade
A 550° wood-fired brick oven, no freezer on site, and an arcade to keep the kids busy. Wildly popular for a reason. Arrive early or expect a wait on weekends.
From the locals
Skip the neon signs screaming for tourist dollars on the Parkway. The best pies here come from coal ovens off Wears Valley, family shops with real heritage, and weekend-only joints locals guard like a secret. We ranked them by what is actually on the plate: crust, sauce, value, and whether we would go back.
The full list
494 reviews
Family-owned · Smoky Mountain heritage
Run by descendants of Wiley Oakley, the original 'Roamin' Man of the Smokies.' Highest-rated pizza in town, and it earns it. Expect treat-you-like-family service without the tourist markup.
1,486 reviews
Coal-fired · axe throwing + beer wall
Blistered, char-kissed crust from a coal oven, plus axe throwing and a self-pour beer wall. The most fun you'll have eating pizza in Pigeon Forge. Go hungry and thirsty.
384 reviews
Sicilian-leaning · great gluten-free
The spot to send anyone avoiding gluten. Its GF options actually taste good instead of like cardboard. Cozy, low-key, and consistently solid.
1,120 reviews
All-you-can-eat rodizio style
Brazilian pizza rodizio, where servers bring endless slices of wild flavor combos (yes, dessert pizza too) right to your table. A genuinely different night out for a group.
1,500 reviews
New York-style & Chicago specialty
Proper New York-style slices plus Chicago-style specialties and classic subs. A dependable off-Parkway pick where locals go when they want the real thing.
1,444 reviews
Jersey-style · weekend-only
A cult weekend-only spot with serious Jersey attitude and a loyal following. Only open Thursday through Saturday, so plan around it. It is worth it.
1,165 reviews
Classic pizzeria · near Dollywood
The closest good slice to Dollywood. A little family joint with great sauce and crisp crust. Ideal fuel before or after a park day without fighting the Parkway.
6,204 reviews
Wood-fired brick oven · arcade
A 550° wood-fired brick oven, no freezer on site, and an arcade to keep the kids busy. Wildly popular for a reason. Arrive early or expect a wait on weekends.
7,870 reviews
Chain · big menu + full bar
The reliable chain option, with a huge menu, full bar, and a fun vibe when your group can't agree. Not the most local pick, but it delivers a consistent night out.
398 reviews
Casual · open late
Your after-hours move. Open till midnight when almost everything else in town has gone dark. Come for the timing, stay for a surprisingly solid pie.
just opened
Brand new · one to watch
Brand new and sharing the Pine Mountain Rd address. Too early for a verdict, but on our radar. Check back as the reviews (and our tasting) roll in.
This guide is a slice of our bigger project: honest, locals-run coverage of where to eat, what is worth it, and what to skip across Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg.