Italia Pizza & Pasta
1600 Woodland St, Nashville, TN, 37206
Italia Pizza & Pasta Menu
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Mediterranean Cuisine
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Address :
1600 Woodland St
Nashville, TN, 37206 - Phone (615) 262-5001
- Website https://www.italiapizza37206.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :3:00 pm - 11:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Johnathan B.
Got here late (around 22:00), great music in background, great waiter and wonderful food! The pizzas are great and delicious! If I would ever get back to Nashville, I would definitely visit this place again!
(5)l k.
Great delivery option in East Nashville! Way better than any of the big corporate chains. Nice to have options other than pizza too...the hummus and pasta is pretty good too.
(4)Lisa M.
Great gluten free pizza and cheesy bread!! Love this and will either come back or order for delivery to our hotel while in town
(4)Michelle G.
The hotel I was staying at didn't officially offer anything gluten free and so after having my fill of bunless hamburgers, I decided to hop on yelp and see if I could find a place that would deliver me a gluten free pizza. Yelp's location feature wasn't working that well because the first two places I called said I was not even remotely close. Luckily, I finally landed on Italia Pizza and Pasta. This was seriously one of the BEST gluten free pizza's I've ever eaten. So good in fact, that halfway through my second piece I wondered if they'd gotten my order right. I compared the crust to my daughter's pizza and felt confident my order was right. Pricing was far better than what I'm used to considering I typically find myself having to pay between $4-5 additional just for the GF crust alone. Here, it's $11.99 for a GF, 5-topping, 12" pizza-- a deal in my book! Delivery was prompt, friendly, and arrived in the stated time. I've got this one bookmarked for the next time I'm in town.
(5)kristin k.
This little pizza place is my new favorite comfort food go to. The pizzas are unusual, fresh, good quality, and delicious! One of my favs is the Peace in the Historic East Nashville. Instead of regular sauce, it has a hummus base, which didn't sound too appetizing until I tried it - it's amazing! Plus, they have great delivery! If I had one complaint, it would be that the middle eastern food has some room to grow. It doesn't seem as fresh or well sourced as pizzas and they don't have homemade sauce/dressing. However, for a delivery place, it's definitely the best I've had in Nashville.
(4)Brett M.
Italia makes a fine pizza with a really tasty sauce. Normally, I'd lump conveyor pizza into the Domino bucket of boring, but Italia's crust is chewy and sweet which makes up for the lack of crispy. They have a great selection of toppings, especially vegetables. Three types of olives, very classy. They also have gluten free pizza, though I have never tried it. Their space is adequate, but a little funky, especially when it's hot out, so I prefer takeout or delivery. The crew is super cool and hardworking. A great neighborhood spot.
(3)Johnny T.
Italia has a very distinct taste and that's all due to the crust. It's on the thinner side but nowhere near a cracker crust, hard and each bite is crispy (no soggy middles here). I think whether or not you'll enjoy the pie at Italia has everything to do with the crust. It's unlike any other style of pizza I've had (NYC, the five Chicago types, St. Louis, etc.). It's also important to note that I've never eaten here. I've either had the pizza delivered or I've picked it up. The dining room is large enough but I wouldn't call it 'big.' It's a bit sparsely decorated and there's not much ambiance, but I assume this is because Italia lives and dies by out-of-restaurant orders. Got all that? Good. Because once you get past all of this, there's an enjoyable pizza waiting to be had. I find the attention to detail creativity in the pizzas is what helps to set Italia apart from other places. I've already mentioned how unique the crust is. The pizza creations are pretty eventful as well. The first pie I tried here was the Mediterranean. The star of the show is the feta cheese which comes (as it should) crumbled all over the pizza. This is not a typical pie with melted mozzarella. Know this. With a red sauce base, the other toppings (garlic, tomato, green peppers, onion, and chicken) were all very flavorful, fresh-tasting and plentiful. Never once did I have a slice that was all cheese and sauce. I tried my best to only eat half but I wound up destroying the whole medium. In an attempt to be healthy, I've also enjoyed the vegetarian pizza. Red sauce and a mozzarella provolone base make this more familiar to pizza goers. And, in truth, the toppings aren't terribly unusual (onion, green pepper, black olive, mushrooms tomato, and others if you ask; I asked for broccoli and hot peppers). But the blend of the cheese, sauce, crust, and toppings, again, make for a very enjoyable pie. I'm fully aware that Italia is more niche than some of the other pizza places in town but that rareness, in my opinion, adds to the enjoyment. Please note that the pizzas I described are the 'regular specialty' pizzas. They also offer, wheat crust, gluten-free and vegan options. A business can't be all things to all people but Italia is enough of the good to appeal to most of the people... and that's hard to beat.
(4)Rick W.
Definitely best pizza I've had in Nashville. The crust can be a little tough so we order it with thin crust which is perfect. And the sauce and ingredients are amazing!
(5)Adrianna W.
Yum food but take away only. The atmosphere here doesn't really lend itself to dining-in and the room is pretty cold in the winter. The food is really yummy though and fresh so if you just want a take away, definitely a good option.
(3)Jay F.
It's been a while, until last night since I've had Italia's pizza, so for something different, I thought I'd try it.....well that was a mistake, LOL!!! I ordered the pizza for carry out, they told me it would be ready in 25-30 minutes.....ok, no problem, see you then. I get there, and 10 minutes later they ring me up and tell me it would be about 6-7 minutes additional, which I guess I could live with but wasn't thrilled.....the whole operation seemed very disorganized. About another 25 minutes passed of me, and several other customers hanging around waiting, and not amused, I told them hey, if the pizza's not ready just give me my money back....well mysteriously it was ready. By then I was so ticked off it didn't even matter LOL! A couple *would be* customers saw what was happening and bailed before they even ordered, smart for them or they'd have been there a while. By the time I got my pizza, it had been one full hour from the time I called. :( The pizza was "ok" but the sauce was kindof sweet in my opinion. The pepperoni was a little weird. I liked the garlic sauce, was a nice touch, and neat boxes. The location is very simple, no frills, not much atmosphere to dine in, but it has charm and it's in a neat area. The food was satisfactory, but nowhere near worth the aggravation of dealing with them again. Reading the same comment s below mine, it's a recurring problem they have not dealt with. Nor do they communicate this to their customers. Bad business to over promise and under deliver, and waste peoples' time. I will take my pizza business to Castrillo's in Riverside Village, or DaVinci's on Hayes St. Near 19th. They are a touch better and have it together, and it doesn't take them an hour to cook a pizza.
(2)Mary C.
Super friendly. Tried the gluten free pizza for the first time yesterday. Generally, I don't find it worth it to eat gluten free substitutes for typically gluten-filled foods. I just eat things that are naturally gluten free. However, the gluten free pizza crust here is actually good. It's like eating a normal, thin crust pizza. Thanks, Italia!!!
(5)Mollie W.
Super yum pizza! and the marinara sauce is delicious
(5)Liz D.
My boyfriend and I were craving Italian and I would have passed up this place had I not checked Yelp. The reviews lured me in, and I was delighted with the food. Such a great deal- we got chicken alfredo with breadsticks and salad & a small supreme pizza for under $20. We ate in and were promptly served our food, even for a busy night of delivery and take-out. I was surprised that I got my food much faster than those waiting for take-out, but I wasn't complaining. The food was delicious. I love the savory (but not too heavy) cream sauce of the alfredo and the baked cheese on top. The pizza had a medium crust and plenty of toppings sealed in with cheese. The salad was nothing special, just lettuce, tomato and bell pepper with dressing. But the Italian food we came in for hit the spot. I would like it better if the ambiance was a little warmer- the dining room is large and sparse and our table was too small to fit all our food. But there's an authenticity about the place that I appreciated. And the food was amazing. Note for future orders- they have delivery!
(4)Michelle '.
I had Italia before ever trying Five Points, and then thought it tasted pretty good. In comparison, however, it suffers, and despite the fact that I live seconds from Italia, I almost always walk to Five Points. The crust is better, the cheese is better, the toppings are better. If you do end up at Italia (which would certainly not be a bad thing!), try adding pepperoni to the Drag It through the Garden. Our super-friendly waiter suggested this to us our first time there, and it has been a favorite ever since.
(3)Rhylie C.
I'm pretty boring and have only ever had their cheese pizza, but its FANTASTIC! More importantly whether I am ordering in person or calling in to take out, everyone who works there is extremely nice and thoughtful! They also get your food ready really fast!
(5)Jess Y.
So, I have to admit that I have never before stepped foot into the actual Italia establishment. But, I have had the pleasure of eating carry out from them twice at a friend's house. Does the verb "Yelp" work indirectly? Can I "Yelp" a place I've never actually been before? Anyway, the restaurant offers a great selection of some unique thin-crust pizzas and, so I have heard, one of the only options for gluten-free pizza. I personally love the Spinach pizza with its delicious combination of spinach and basil (from the pesto) and onions and tomatoes. Although all those green stringy vegetables require you to do a teeth check after consuming a slice. But, seriously delicious. I also am a fan of the Mediterranean pizza because let's be honest, whoever thought of the idea of putting feta cheese on a pizza was a genius--or really whoever thought of eating feta cheese in the first place was a genius. I mean who would object to putting more kinds of cheese on a pizza? Seriously!
(4)Jessica S.
I absolutely love the vegan pizza here and all of my omnivore friends trek to East Nashville for Italia since I introduced them. It has always been apparent that the restaurant is short staffed but they have always been great and I have never cared about the wait. However, when I went Friday, it was a different story. I called for a pick up and when I got arrived I was greeted and told that my pizza need only be boxed up. I waited 10 more minutes and, in that time, multiple phone orders were taken, two people were helped three separate times (they couldn't decide whether to stay or order to go) and then that couple cashed out after ordering. In that time, I felt like I was invisible. Not only did the waiter NOT cash me out, he didn't even LOOK at me! So, after waiting 10 minutes on a pizza that was supposedly finished when I walked in the door, I couldn't even grab my food and go, but rather, I had to wait and pay and THEN go home. I love Italia but I can make pizza at home. I will probably not be back again if I have a similar experience.
(3)Matt D.
When the guy who happens to be working the counter can tell you what goes in the pizza and where those ingredients come from, the history of East Nashville and the history of the building you're eating in, you'd expect the service to be way better than the food ... but you'd be wrong. Good pizza on the East side with a laid back vibe.
(4)Kala H.
We were in town visiting and wanted to get a bite to eat from the comfort of our hotel room versus venturing out downtown. We ordered a pizza, hummus, and pita for delivery. They didn't normally deliver to where our hotel was located and made an exception for us. Bonus points in our book! The pizza was great - thick crust, plenty of toppings (we ordered meat lovers) and it was still warm after making the car ride to us. The hummus - hands down best I've ever had. Highly recommend!
(5)Kyle S.
Went in not expecting much more then a usual pizza pasta takeout place. We had nothing better to do so we ate in. The employees went over the top to serve us. Coming to our table multiple times to see if we needed anything. Food was awesome and the prices were even better. Looking forward to going again.
(5)Jared F.
We are in Nashville on vacation and had the gluten free pizza from here twice now. Their employees are so helpful and friendly! My wife is allergic to gluten and gets very sick. First time she had just a little bit but after not getting sick she had much more. Thank you for a great experience! When we come back to Nashville we will order again!
(5)Cate H.
So far I've had a meatball and pepperoni pizza, both were very good. The crust is nicely seasoned, a medium thickness and the toppings delicious. Take out pizzas come in one those "green" boxes that tear apart to make 4 plates and then the bottom folds in half to make the leftovers fit nicely in the fridge! Reasonably priced and the staff is friendly.
(4)Abby R.
Loved the meatball pizza courteous service and delivery driver. Would order from again.
(4)David G.
We order from Italia all the time. Our favorite is the spinach gourmet pizza with feta cheese - it is really delicious. Definitely a little pricier than national chains but more delicious and significantly cheaper than the five points pizza option down the street, it's a nice middle ground. I keep meaning to try their pasta dishes. The stuffed grape leaves are entirely mediocre, however, so I'd stick with the pizza were I you.
(4)Mag N.
affordable and tasty. their hours are really convenient, so that's a plus. we typically order a pie and then add our desired toppings -- so i can't judge their specialty pizzas, but i'm going to assume the pizza is good across the board.
(4)Victoria C.
This was not a good experience. The pizza was bad, the restaurant is dirty, the sodas were actually hot. I would not return here. Ps...if you ask for a side of marinara, you need to ask for several, because they give you what amounts to a tablespoon or two--disappointing when you drove 15+ minutes to buy take home pizza.the upside was the staff who appeared to try in the midst of a really unpleasant setting.
(1)Patrick R.
I used to live on Holly Street in a house that was, quite literally, just around the corner from Italia. Back then they were plagued with a constantly malfunctioning credit card machine and regular shortages of basic menu items. Nowadays, however, Italia has really cleaned up its act. I'm happy to say they have a fully functional credit card machine, and, from what I can tell, their customer favorites are in full supply. Most people hit Italia for its pizza and pasta, which I'll admit are quite good. They have mostly typical toppings and sizes at pretty good prices. Italia actually offers some pretty unique and tasty topping combos, including spinach and pesto as well as a meatballs, broccoli and basil. The crust is relatively doughy, but I'm a fan of that. Pastas are good but nothing exceptional. And, while they are quite obviously an Italian restaurant, Italia offers several Greek dishes, which I love. They have an amazing tangy hummus that is my favorite on the East Side. Their gyros and stuffed grape leaves aren't bad, either. The dining area is small but charming, and Italia is in the perfect neighborhood for an afternoon stroll. While dining in isn't a bad idea (especially for families), it's not out of the question to call in your order and walk up to Shelby Park for a picnic. Italia is tucked in one of the more gentrified neighborhoods, so it looks like something straight out of an episode of "Full House."
(4)Chris S.
We LOVE this little pizzeria! Everything we've ever ordered has been delicious. They are hardly ever crowded, are on a small out of the way corner. The first time the wife and I stopped in they invited us to stay and sit with them. I give them a 4 because no alcohol.... So if wanting a glass of wine it's a no go. The food however I give a 5 =)
(4)Mark N.
If you like hummus and pizza you have to try the peace in East Nashville. It combines the both of them and makes a great pizza.
(5)shane b.
I stopped in nashville just for 1 night and got there muy hungry. Jumped on the trusty yelp and found ITALIA!!! got there 5 minutes before closing at 11pm. I didn't get that sense of "hey jerk you realize we only have 5 minutes before closing and YOU want food?" Actually, I got a nice welcome by the owner working the cash register at 11pm so I knew he most likely cared about the food too. I got the spaghetti and meatballs, went traditional cause ya just have to sometimes. Flavors were good for the price. Meatballs were big and juicy, pasta was cooked right and even better it was baked with cheese on top, maybe even a little tooooo much cheese, like it could use a scosh less cheese, but if it wasn't 11pm I probably wouldn't have cared so much. My only complaint you ask? Nothing major, but I guess the spaghetti came with breadsticks, I had no idea and said I'll take some breadsticks with it. No mention they came with them, instead got me a whole side order of breadsticks that I paid for??? That kind of made me mad as $4 for breadsticks i'm already getting didn't seem to smart, but the other guy working seemed either new or on some drugs, I'll go with a new guy. All in all, good place and seemed to have a nice sitting area.
(3)Carolyn M.
We love this place for a quick bite. The Drag It through the garden is our favorite - lots of veggies.
(3)David H.
Went hear after reading about their gluten-free and vegan options. Had one pizza with gluten-free (brown rice) crust and vegan cheese and thought it was excellent. Had a standard pizza which was great as well. Better than Pizza Perfect, in my opinion, which seems to be the standard for Nashville pizza. Cool vibe. Kind of a dive, which I liked. Definitely had an "independent" feel. If I was in East Nashville, I'd eat here all the time. Service was great and I had a good conversation with the owner, who was very nice. I'll be back soon!
(5)Mell F.
My favorite pizza in E Nashville so far. Really deserve 3.5 stars. If they show consistency in the coming months they will likely move to a 4 star in my book. Crust was fresh and tasty. Cheese was plentiful. Sauce had good favor. I also got a Philly Cheese Steak sub and it was really good. The meat was of good quality. My only issue was the use of mozzarella instead of Provolone cheese. Large 2 topping for takeout was $8.99. Worth every penny. The 12 inch sub was only $5.49, but would easily be $7-8 at most places.
(3)Kyla A.
I love local food that comes to me so I was excited to hear that Italia, the pizza and med food place on Woodland, offered free delivery. Overall the food was good, but not overwhelming. I decided to try a pizza and a falafel wrap (never hurts to have leftovers). The falafel was better than most I've tried in town, but was still not amazing. The price was good enough, though, that I might order it again. By far the best thing I got was the hummus. It's smooth and creamy and portioned generously. I ordered the "Drag It Through the Garden" pizza because it boasted broccoli, artichokes, and fresh basil among other toppings. The picture on the website (which I'll post here) features long strands on basil. The actual pizza (which I'll also post) had a few flakes, but it was barely noticeable. Overall, it was good but not amazing. The medium was big enough to feed at least three.
(3)Scott K.
Bummed! Great pizza but horrible service inside the restaurant. Just have delivered. Repeat - delivery only. Sat at table for 15 minutes and had to ask for a menu. Out of bottled water yet have delivery people running all over town all day and night. Got the menu and no one came back to take order. No straws either which is important with kiddos in tow. Would give the food 4 stars but the in restaurant service a "0". * note : they've never screwed up a delivery on me.
(3)Ben M.
Been sitting at a table in here for an hour waiting. Nobody in the dining room has gotten food in this time. Not doing this again. Even if the food turns out great... its not worth this wait.
(1)Daniel S.
Service was incredible. Extremely fair prices, very helpful staff, and all over nice vibe/people. Pizza was huge for what you get, had great choices, and they were so flexible with changes to their specialty pizzas at usually no added cost. A must
(5)Thomas B.
Awesome, fresh-tasing pizza. The place is a dive but you can BYOB. Also its only an extra dollar to deliver. I usually order something random so I know its fresh, because 1/20 I get something not so much, but the specialty pizzas are great too.
(4)Micah M.
This place is amazing. They have a carryout special of 9.99 for a large with up to three toppings. Dough and sauce made in house, they offer gluten free crust(if you're into that), pretty cheesy, and have a great hand tossed crust. If you're in east Nashville, I suggest giving it a try. I will probably become a regular.
(5)Patrick P.
Fresh ingredients. They made their own house pizza per our request. The appetizer we ate was fantastic. It was cool that they allowed a BYOB policy. Fun atmostphere
(4)Carmen C.
Awesome pizza! The gluten free pizza tastes just like a "normal" wheat pizza. We had a meat lovers and it was one of the best I have had. The owner is very friendly and took good care of us. Highly Recommended.
(5)Emily G.
Stick to the pizza, the Mediterranean menu wasn't worth the money and had my entire family sick. The falafel was ok, the gyro plate was about the same, and the chicken salad wrap was barely edible. Pita was stale and fell apart. Chicken was tough and tasteless. Within a few hours we were all sick. Their pizza is decent but really think whether it's worth the drive to avoid the chance of feeling sick for 24 hrs. The next time you want Greek and want it delivered. Hate to leave a bad review but hated being tethered to the bathroom even more.
(1)Sandy W.
I've gotta give it up for Pizza Italia. They offer take out or dine in until 11pm every day. They accommodate any weird diet quirk you can dream up (gluten free, vegan, etc). And they're a super friendly, locally owned business with very decent prices. I've only eaten in once, and you'll notice it never seems to get too busy inside. But there's basically a steady flow of pick-up orders all night for these guys. They're right across from the Lockeland Table, so there's plenty of street parking available. I've never had to wait long for my pizza, or had any errors. If you're dining in, it's BYOB or BYO liquor or wine. And have your own bottle opener/cork screw as well. They're quick to make you feel as welcome as family here, so we keep coming back.
(5)Scott D.
Best delivery pizza in East Nashville. Quality pizza and we LOVE the cheese bread. The service is awesome, big reason why I keep coming back. Definitely worth a try if you live in East Nashville and don't feel like leaving the house!
(4)Chase M.
This place passes all the tests you can put a restaurant to, with flying colors. Concerning nutrition: tons of gluten free (crusts hand rolled on site) and vegan options, and not the expensive kinds. Concerning cost: a large pizza is about 16 bucks with unlimited free toppings. Concerning service: the guys here are extremely friendly and easy going. They gave us our drinks for free, and let us use a coupon without us showing proof of it. This is the place to go for pizza of any kind at all.
(5)Molly B.
Hands down best gluten free pizza in Nashville. Truly a hidden gem of Tennessee. I have had so many gluten free pizzas that are so expensive and not even that good. You can get a medium (11.99) or a large (17.99) with unlimited toppings, no extra charge!!! Large is definitely big enough to split between two people, with a few slices left over. Medium would be split-able too I'm guessing, if you aren't starving. The salad was excellent as well. Staff is incredibly nice and willing to accommodate for you. Love this place!!!!
(5)Sarah S.
MMMM...best pizza in East Nashville - at least our household thinks so! They are our go-to for pizza night, leaving chains like Papa Johns and Pizza Hut never to be heard from again. Their cheese bread is also excellent! Our pizzas we've tried are pepperoni/pineapple, pepperoni/sausage, pepperoni/mushroom, and the Drag it (or me) through the garden (my personal FAVORITE). Loaded with veggies including broccoli and artichokes. Typically their delivery is faster than they quote to you and the staff is always really cool to interact with. Enjoy!
(5)Christa P.
Pizza is ok - in a pinch. They deliver which is a plus, but you have much better pizza right down the street at five points. They are inconsistent in how long they bake it and we have had some pizza under or over done and it wasnt enjoyable. My sister is a vegan though and really likes their pizza.
(2)Jaime B.
The artichoke pizza is soooo gooood!! Great friendly guys, great prices, super fast delivery.
(4)Con S.
Living so close to Italia, it is usually the best option. Friendly people, great pizza, and decent sandwiches. Drag through the garden has way more veggies than most places even offer. Add some meat in there, and you've got yourself the best delivery slice on the east side. If they served wings, it would bump them up to 8 stars.
(4)Lisa G.
Italia Pizza & Pasta is AMAZING! Just wonderful food at a great price for everyone in my group. Buying for a group with several food allergies I wasn't sure if I could get everything I needed in one spot. These guys pulled it off! They had some of the best gluten-free pizza I've eaten. Also we had a good vegan cheese pizza and one without any tomatoes or red dyes. Those eating the regular pizza loved it. All the pizzas were wonderful. The price is great! An especially great deal for those of us with food allergies. These guys were great, the service was fast and friendly. THANK YOU Italia Pizza!
(5)Ben C.
The staff at this place is great. The food is good and super affordable. This is the type of place I come to frequently because it's good food at a good price. I recommend coming back and trying a few different things. This place does more than just pizza. I recommend the spaghetti and meatballs.
(4)Chris W.
This is a weird review to have to write. I've been a regular of Italia's since we moved into the hood. I loved the convenience and the Mediterranean options were nice to have. The pizza is "ok". I'm no snob -- it's pizza. It does the job. But I can't order it anymore. Why? They won't let me. During the last three attempts I've made to order delivery, I had more or less the following exchange with the same person: "Hello Italia" "Can I place an order for delivery?" "Can you hold please?" "Sure" ... "Italia can I help you" "Can I place an order for delivery?" "I uh.. it's gonna be .. maybe an hour and a half" "no prob" "ahh.. it uh.. it could be maybe an hour and 45 mins." "yeah that's fine" "it could be over 2 hours" "no prob" "sir I can't guarantee it'll even be 2 hours" Repeat ad (near) infinitum until they'd take my order and then it would show up like 10 minutes later (I live right down the block). This would go on and on until this most recent third time: "I can't guarantee you pizza" (?!) "... do you want me to not order from you?", at which point he (?) asked me to hold, and then hung up on me. I'm not sure what the deal is. If they're trying to go for the whole soup-nazi thing, they ah.. need to *greatly* increase the quality of the pizza, because it's not line-up-around-the-block good. Or maybe they are just slammed? If so, just say so: "we're really busy, so we can't make you pizza, sorry". We're both busy people. I respect brevity. It's hard to justify putting up with the hassle of actually ordering from them at this point, especially now that there's far superior pizza right down the street at Five Points Pizza. So yeah, it's weird. I can't order pizza from my neighborhood pizza joint. Oh well.
(1)Kate G.
We had the whole wheat "Drag through the garden" pizza and it delivered in taste and texture! You can't beat $12.99 for a generously-sized medium that's enough for 3 people! We look forward to our leftovers tomorrow night and would definitely come back if we're in the Nashville area again! Love that the whole wheat flour they use is as natural as it can come!
(5)Amanda K.
The gluten free pizza is excellent! It is a little greasy but tastes amazing!
(5)Zeb M.
Oh. My. Lord. I wish I had started going to Italia sooner! Even before moving to East Nashville, I heard great things about this place because of their vegan/gluten free options. I got a large two-topping pizza to go for under $10 including tax. You can't beat quality pizza for that price! I was in pizza heaven. There was only one guy working there and he was just as nice as could be. Great service. One of my toppings, basil, was just-picked-from-the-garden fresh. The crust is thin but not cracker thin. Tomato sauce was nice and tangy. Cheese was out of this world. I can't wait to go back and try one of their speciality pizzas (they have a hummus pizza!). Also, looking over their menu, they have a variety of other non-pizza dishes that seemed very tasty.
(5)Eliza R.
Until I try their vegan and gluten-free options, Pizza Italia only gets 4 stars. But don't worry, I have only ever given a perfect score to one pizza joint (Lupi's in Chattanooga), and Pizza Italia is still pretty dang delicious! The crust had the perfect crunch and thickness to it, and there was just the right amount of cheese on top (tasted like a blend rather than straight mozzarella). It all harmonized well with the tasty sauce and super-fresh toppings! It's cheap to boot, too - a large pizza with two toppings was only $9.99. Pizza Italia is within walking distance of my apartment, so I definitely foresee it becoming a regular place for me!
(4)Paul K.
This isn't my local pizza joint, if it were I think I might be inclined to bump it up a star, as I think is the norm (if it's close, it's BETTER! NO BEST BESTEST EVERYWERE.. ok, I keed) The food and the value, well, they were good. What I had wasn't great pizza, but it was solid, good, decent pizza. Cheesy breadsticks were perhaps the best I have had of that style (basically it was a cheese pizza sliced into strips) We had dine-in, the people working there were nice, the rain coming through the roof making the floor a flood was not. Ok, flood would be exaggerating, it was wet, puddles everywhere. It was leaking front and back, going to the bathroom involved slipping in a standing puddle that had been tended to with paper towels that had failed. I didn't fall, but it was a "whoa, they need to get that fixed" sort of thing. We sat and watched as car after car came and parked in front of the fire hydrant, walked in, got their order and left - no biggie to me, but probably people ought to be aware of TCA 15-605 (you can read about that here: mtas.tennessee.edu/publi… ) which basically means that's a very profitable parking space/offense (parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant) - your $20 pizza takeout could turn into a $150 pizza takeout. I really ended up liking the place though. I won't go back when it's raining as, well, it ended up being kind of depressing inside. Also, I don't like slipping. Had some pizza left over and finished it the next day and it was quite good. Great little place except for the roof though.
(3)Adele H.
A group of friends and I met up for pizza at Five Points. Unfortunately they offered zero gluten-free options, so we headed to Italia instead. My friend and I split one gf pizza, and we liked the crust pretty well, considering. Our choice toppings were basil, tomatoes, ham, and spinach, which were pretty classic. One thing I'd like to see would be more sophisticated toppings options a la Five Points (hence the 4 star rating.) However, they were super careful with my pizza and the service was quick, so I appreciate it. I'd say it was a good experience, especially for someone with celiac.
(4)Simply S.
Grazie - Grazie - Grazie!! Hands down THE BEST and MOST REASONABLE option for Gluten Free Pizza in and around Nashville!! Don't get me wrong, there are other wonderful options for a good GF pizza in Nashville, however at said spot I am talking about, you only get 4 small slices and it is pretty darn pricey! But at Italia you get a FULL medium (8 small slice) one topping pizza for only 11.99!!! My bank account felt like it was buying non-gluten again, ha! I ordered a pepperoni GF pizza for myself (they only have one size and that is medium) and a large thin crust pepperoni for my boy. He is able to eat pizza anywhere and says that hands down this was one of the BEST pizza's he has had in Nashville. The best part both pizzas - including a tip (because they were so darn nice) and a two liter soda - was less than $26 bucks!!! We didn't do delivery b/c we didn't live close enough .. but that is an option for East Nashville folks! For those wondering, I asked about the gluten free pizza dough and they said it's made special for them out of house (great news for those worried about cross contamination). I have no clue who makes it - but it was fabulous and fresh! I read one review elsewhere that it was too "doughy". I agree it was a tad bit on the soft side only in the middle - but I thought it was delicious!!!! If you prefer it more done - just pop it in the oven for 10 more min! Thank you Italia for not only caring about your customers enough to take a risk and offer a Gluten Free Pizza - but for having such reasonable prices!! I don't eat pizza often but when I do this will be the only place that I go!
(5)Veronica D.
The GF pizza was awesome!! I shared the 12 inch meat lovers with my fiance, who does not have to eat GF, and we loooved it! For $11.99 you get a 12 inch pie and up to 5 toppings. You can't beat that! Even Mafi's can't- in price or taste comparison. We went on a sunday evening around 5:30 and it was obvious they were getting slammed with phone orders for pickup/delivery. We had to wait a few minutes for our orders to be taken, but didn't wait long at all for our pizza to be done. All in all great experience; will def be back soon.
(4)Steven K.
Yelp again helped me find a great diamond in the rough. They look like a take-out pizza joint with a few tables...OK, they *are* primarily a take-out pizza joint with a few tables. I enjoyed their cheese ravioli - finished under the broiler. their prices couldn't be better and the staff is extraordinarily friendly. I'm only in Nashville for another week, but I'm going back again.
(4)Andrew S.
I found the pizza to be pretty greasy. Not the worst I've ever had as that award will forever be given to Paisano's in Opryland Hotel but was certainly disappointed after hearing good things about the place. Perhaps it was just a bad night. May give them another try sometime in the distant future.
(2)Jesse W.
I really hate to do this cause I like the pizza but the guy that works the counter seriously needs to get his priorities straight. I've ordered for pickup a few times and after I arrive to get the pizza, the dude continues to take orders rather than let me pay. It's going to take a total of 30 seconds to ring me up but instead I'm sitting there for 10 minutes waiting for him while he takes order after order. I don't care if you ring me up while you take the order, let me just get home and eat.
(2)Samantha Y.
Don't be fooled by the throwback website - Italia is open for business! The gluten-free crust is ridiculously good.
(4)Marcia M.
Upgrade! As much as I don't want to admit it....I order pizza from here at least once a week. (maybe twice) Best carryout pizza value in town! Large two topping pizza with vegan cheese = $9.99 For those who don't choose the vegan cheese, you can deduct a dollar from that carryout promotion. I order up the contrasting toppings of pineapple and jalapeno and have been known to assassinate a pie by myself. Impressive right?!
(5)Jamie D.
Oh pizza how I want to....EAT YOU ALL THE TIME! Italia has these awesome boxes that are perforated and turn into four little pizza plates! how ingenious! So, ya know, me and pizza. We have this thing. Italia, it goes without saying, we have this common bond - pizza. They have very fresh toppings and cheese here. They even have soy products and hummus that can adorn your pie... The best deal is the large for under $10. It comes with two toppings but you must pick it up. Otherwise, it's about $15 for delivery. The restaurant is tucked into good ol' East Nash. But, worth the investigation. I particularly don't care for the feel or decor of the restaurant. So, I always get mine to go. Italia also serves slices that you can add your own toppings to. I nice snack when cruising by. Honestly, I have lived her just over a year and have eaten here more than once a month. Give me pizza!
(4)Brittany F.
Great pizza that tasted really fresh. The place didn't seem like that many people dine in since we had to ask for some water so we'd have something to drink, but the server was really friendly and accommodating and the food was great so that outweighed any initial awkwardness! The crust was crispy and delicious--just about perfect. I would definitely go back for the veggie pizza.
(4)Ian R.
Still my favorite pizza in East Nashville. They have had some turnover in staff recently and I think they might be working out the kinks. It would probably be a good Idea to give a 10-15 minutes extra on orders for the time being. Also the meatball sub and falafel appetizer have become regular additions to our orders. Great stuff for what are really great prices. Hopefully they will get to running more smoothly soon.
(5)Cait R.
Their pizza is OK. Good enough to order, but their service is horrendous. We've ordered from them several times in case it was just a bad day and it's bad every time. It's even bad when I go in to the shop. The man who takes the orders is extremely rude and basically tries to talk us out of ordering so they don't have to fill the order. It's not worth it to me, I won't ever eat there again.
(1)Lisa M.
As soon as I heard they had vegan cheese, I was on it......great pizza! My only complaint would be having to wear my coat while eating there in the winter, I don't think the place has heat!
(5)Stephanie R.
Living in East Nashville, you don't have a whole lot of options for delivery if you're feeling lazy. I am attracted to Italia not only because they're one of the only East Side options for food at your door, without changing out of your pajamas, but because they are a locally owned business. In usual independent small business form, they are pretty relaxed and friendly. Ive never had a problem with any of the employees and one time I even got a note in the mail from them "Sorry! Overcharged you by $3 on accident. Will apply toward your next order from us." I was pretty touched by the gesture. They don't really have a dining room - or at least not one you'd really want to hang out in much. It's small and dark and drafty with shoddy decor. But that's alright with me as long as they keep driving food to my house. The food itself is nothing impressive or unique. The pizza isn't bad, but I wouldn't seek it out if they didn't deliver to my address. They offer a few other things - philly cheesesteaks, gyros, hummus. Once again, none of it is noteworthy, but none of it is atrocious either. In general, Italia is just a pleasant little local pizza shop. Not too ambitious, not extraordinary, but friendly and able to deliver if you live near 5 points.
(3)Jessica N.
Eh, the pizza is okay. I love thin crust with fresh ingredients and I just didn't get that at Italia. I wanted to love it ... but didn't. The crust was too thick and a little on the greasy side. Honestly it reminded me of Papa John's. It's okay and I would eat it again ... Just not my fave.
(3)Joey S.
I've been ordering from here for the past 2 years and have never had a crummy meal. Sure the dining room isn't that nice but the food is great and the prices are reasonable.
(4)Meridith B.
Just moved to East Nashville and happy to have a locally owned pizza delivery joint. I got two large pizzas for 20.99 -- Mexican and Mediterranean. Pizza came with crushed red pepper, parmesan, peppers, and garlic sauce too. Delivery guy (Ryan) was friendly.
(5)Karen M.
I have trying out some local places near my daughter during this visit and kept passing this place. Finally, I was talking to someone who recommended the pizza. I ordered and picked up the pizza. We all enjoyed it and thought the crust was very good. I noticed that they had some pretty good specials. I just wish they were open for lunch and serve by the slice.
(4)Adrian B.
There are quite a few places to get pizza in east Nashville and this has to be one of the best local pizzerias around! check it out. Large Carry out under 10 with tax can't beat it for a tasty pizza!!
(5)Robert K.
Italia pizza wins an award for most diverse food delivery in Nashville. As the name suggests, Italia delivers pizza, but it also delivers decent Mediterranean food. For the pizza I usually get pepperoni which is good. Once I branched out and got the Mexican pizza which has hamburger meat and jalapeño which is decent. By far one of the best things to order is the gyro, yes I said gyro. What makes Italia so unique is that you can order tabouleh, gyros, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves...which is really great when you are not in the mood for just pizza.
(4)Chance W.
You ever had a slice of heaven? Well I have and I found it here. Its usually the places that don't look like much that deliver some of the most amazing food around. Escape to NY if you will for a second, Brooklyn to be exact because that is where Italia will take you after the first bite!
(5)Alyson W.
This pizza is GREAT! I have never tried their delivery but every single time I go in I get a great deal on a 2 topping large pizza. You can't go wrong with a 2 topping pizza for $8.99. My favorite combination is extra cheese and mushrooms.
(4)Stefanie P.
We eat Italia about once a week. Since my boyfriend and i have very different tastes they will put just about anything on the pizza. Never had to wait more than 20-25 minutes for delivery (if you live in east nashville). The best part is you see the local owner throwin the dough in the air, you see him say hello, you can taste the fresh ingredients. Its a gem, its a local business, non-chain, pizza place. They're good local business people who make great pizza. Simple as that.
(4)Suq M.
I am a huge fan of Italia. It's fast, fresh, and delicious pizza, what else can I say? I order out from here a lot, and it's always ready, pipin' fresh, in about 10 minutes. Of the pizzas I've tried, I'd say their spinach pizza (can't remember the exact name) is the best -- tons of tomatoes, spinach, and spices, yum! The prices are reasonable, the service is great, and their menu has a number of different offerings. I would highly recommend it to anyone who lives in East Nashville or the surrounding areas and wants delicious, fast, reasonably priced pizza!
(4)Ju L.
I had no intent of eating Italian food, let alone pizza, in the South, but we were planning on going to a music venue afterward and it was the only place in the area that was still open at 11pm. To be honest, the whole restaurant houses a hint of desperation. It could be the unfocused menu, or the fact that the cavernous space was empty the entire time. OR, it could be the fact that they MADE, TO ORDER, triangular pizzas for us because, without thinking, we ordered slices of specialty things and we are spoiled New Yorkers who don't understand the concept of pizzas that only come in pie units. Without exhibiting any sort of hesitation, the very friendly owner made us HUGE "slices" that were literally personal pies. All 3 edges of my pizza had crust! Whattt. And he only charged us $3.80 for each slice. The pizza itself is fine, simple, worth at least 3 stars. My spinach slice was decent though the chewy crust was too thick for my taste. I'm still pretty confused that my eating carbs and fat that night took the form of pizza made by an Egyptian rather than something doused in lard. On that note, the menu also features Middle Eastern and Mediterranean items like grape leaves and baba ghanouj. And alongside being [apparently] endlessly customizable, Italia's food is also vegetarian, even vegan, friendly. I can't imagine that's too easy to find in Nashville. Worth a visit as a tourist? Only if you're bound by dietary, temporal, or financial constraints.
(4)Harrison P.
Great neighborhood pizza and pasta next to Lockeland Table! I enjoyed the basic cheese pizza add pepperoni with a Greek salad and found both to be delicious. The pizza crust was crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, and subtly sweet while the balance of cheese and tomato sauce combo was savory and ever so slightly spicy. The generous salad was very fresh with just the right amount of grape tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta cheese while not being over-powered by onion as Greek salads typically are for me. I would rank this eatery a six if they would just update the faded interiors a bit. The staff was uber friendly, helpful and attentive to a fault. Although the decor could use a bit of a lift, the overall vibe is warm and friendly. Great value for my money!
(5)Anna A.
I am a huge fan of local food and Italia has been around for years. I will say this, it's like cheap chinese take out for Italian Food. They have all the basic Italian options as well as pizza. They deliver for free, dine in, or you can call in and take out. That being said, I really don't have much else to say about the quality of food. It's good and at under $8 a plate and it's decent option for the money. I pretty much get what I expect every time which is just simple but ok tasting food.
(3)Brian C.
Great local pizza for take out or delivery. Extremely affordable with generous portions. While they offer "dine in" service, I wouldn't recommend it for an experience. If you're looking for quick food before heading out to Five Points, it's perfect. Definitely don't dine in when it's cold outside. The space seems impossible to get the temperature above 65.
(3)Kyle V.
The ingredients are fresh, the pizza is thick. There was no wow factor here though. I ordered delivery and they didn't provide any plates or napkins for that matter. I had a late night encounter with sbarro's later on my trip in nashville and its really just on par with sbarro's.
(3)Hank P.
This is my go to pizza place. The quality is very consistent. The ingredients are solid. And you can not beat the pick-up special. Two topping large for 10 bucks. The sauce has the best flavor. The crust is top notch. Service is ALWAYS great. Go here when you are tired of telling yourself that Five points is your favorite pizza place.
(5)Aimee R.
My absolute favorite pizza in town is an amalgamation of experimentation resulting in the perfect, salty, crunchy, spicy slice. Lucky for you, I'm ready to share the final product reached via scientific methods. First, get the gluten free crust. It's so thin and crunchy and the toppings go right to the edge. I'm not gluten free, you don't have to be either. Hopefully you're not vegan or anything. If you are, turn away. Add pepperoni, turkey bacon, sausage, feta, and banana peppers - suddenly you're in business. For the doubters: I used to think I didn't like Italia, but its proximity to my home and my insatiable desire for pizza kept the me (and my genius husband) feverishly working toward perfection. Eat more pizza. Eat it today.
(5)Roberto H.
Great value, friendly service and good for kids. For 35$ we got a small pizza, ravioli dinner (with side salad), garlic bread appetizer, a couple meatballs on the side as well as a kids spaghetti meal. Tax and drinks as well! Food was delicious and even up to the standards of someone who's a NY/NJ native. There isn't much in the way of ambiance or decor, but personally I really love the low-key environment.
(5)Robert B.
Great pizza worthy of 4 stars. The delivery ($2.75) was extra slow. 2 hours on a Tuesday night is excessive.
(3)Ashley T.
I've had Italia twice now. Once with a girlfriend, delivered to my house. We got a large "drag it through the garden" on regular crust. It was good enough for me to want to try more. Recently I've been eating dairy and wheat free to lose some el bees before a friend's wedding this summer. It was "national pizza day," or at least it was according to social media, so naturally my husband and I got a hankering for za. I remembered seeing GF crust on the menu and I had heard they carried daiya vegan cheese. So we called in an order to pick up. Hubs chose a large 14" sun dried tomato and kalamata olive pizza on reg crust. I chose a medium 12" gluten free crust, with vegan cheese, broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, artichokes, and shrooms. The pizza itself was actually really good. The sauce was yummy and the crust was tasty for GF. But the first thing I noticed was how SMALL my pizza was. Look, this is gonna seem ridiculous, and I'm not even embarrassed to mention that I did it, but I actually got out a measuring tape and measured my pizza. NINE INCHES. That is smaller than most small pizzas. For $12.99 with up to 5 toppings, that's a great deal, but if the menu says a 12" medium, why is my pizza significantly smaller? I somehow had a few slices leftover for lunch the next day and it was even good reheated in the microwave at work. Just pretty disappointed with the size of the medium gluten free. I'll definitely go back because it was tasty pizza but hopefully next time mine won't be the size of a bagel.
(3)Julia R.
My initial dine in experience was bizarre and I now know to order either pick up or delivery and do so pretty frequently. There gluten free pizza is thin crust and tasty. You can also order online, super convenient. I had a salad once that was fine but I stick to ordering pizza and like it.
(4)Alysia G.
Excellent! Ordered two large pizzas - one supreme and one drag it through the garden. Both were delicious and the pizza came in about 45 mins as quoted on a Thursday in September. You won't be disappointed!
(4)sherri M.
the quality & the price makes italia one of my favorite, most frequented neighborhood dinners. we always do carry out because they're so close & there's a regular special carry out 2 topping pizza. the meatball sub is a great addition. we typically get a sub & pizza to share & it's perfect. the pizza (as my NY husband tells me) is good for Southern Pizza but not like NY crust at all. It's a little fluffier or rather it's not crispy bottom, but it is foldable (I've been told to put down the knife & fork). They give peppercinis & garlic butter sauce with pizzas. If we need to get away from the 4-legged kids sniffing as we eat, it's a nice little place to sit & eat, too. Sometimes the staff is friendly & engaging; other times they are minimal (to none) with conversation, answers.
(4)Julia G.
The gluten free pizza here is great! So good that it tastes like the real thing! Loved it!
(5)Justin C.
Horrible service great pizza. I have enjoyed the pizza from Italia but after just about every delivery we have called in has taken over the stated time by 20-45 minutes.... all we do now is pickup. Tonight we ordered 2 large pizzas at 7:27 and arrived to Italia at 7:50 after stopping for some wine and driving in from forrest hills(south of green hills where I placed the order). I received my pizas about 8:20. If you want a good pizza they have that. Just make sure whatever timeframe you're thinking it takes for you to get a pizza or they quote you... double it and you'll be safe. As their times tend to be incredibly unreliable.
(2)Peter M.
Horray for Italia. Doughy pizza with generous, tangy sauce and fresh toppings. Best pizza in town. Lasagna and subs also rich and flavorful. Salem, the owner, is the man. A great neighborhood establishment.
(5)Sloan C.
I can't say enough good things. This is the only place I'll order from in East Nashville. Their vegan pizza calls my name in the night like a siren. NOT TO MENTION their drivers are the nicest and have often helped us chase our dogs down the street.
(4)Chris C.
This place is amazing! They have awesome customer service and always deliver a great meal. The calzones are delicious. I even forgot to order some grape leaves one night with my calzone and the delivery guy went back to pick some up for me. Even though I told him not to worry about it. Highly recommend them!
(4)Darren L.
Italia makes a perfectly fine pizza. Neither life changing or disappointing. It's a pizza and its affordable and its close by. All in all its a good thing. I've never actually sat in there and had a meal so I cannot speak to the service. However I can speak to the frustrating issue of calling in an order (waiting my time as suggested by whoever just took my call) only to arrive and somehow startle the staff by my arrival and request of a pizza.We stopped ordering from them for a couple of years because of the Spicolli treatment. " whoa dude... you ordered what? When... Awwww bro hold on and let me check......" That being said we decided to give them another shot recently as our go to Pizza ( Little Italy) place was closed. i reluctantly called in my order , arrived knowing I'd be waiting another half hour..... I was blown away when my pizza was ready and waiting on me. Bravo for that!! I've had the same experience twice now. Good job Italia. Never can one have enough pizza options.
(3)George K.
Just moved to Nashville and Italia was recommended by a friend who lives here. I made the right choice. Amazing pizza. Top quality, all natural, no frills. Just perfect pizza and great customer service. I did the check in on Yelp and got a free salad which was also delicious. I did a small supreme pizza. I'll be back soon!
(5)Tnvd C.
...Definitely one of the most underrated pizza places in Nashville! I'd say this little hole-in-the-wall is a gem unbeknownst to most unless you're a local foodie. The decor is hilarious, one of my favourite aspects. You feel as though you've time-travelled to the nineties after inspecting the "Philadelphia Cheesesteak" posters. I generally order a vegan pizza with gluten-free crust. You can get a medium for around ten dollars. HELLO. Where else can you find an affordable double-whammy like that? Obviously, the regular pies are even more amazing! The crust is nice and thin, very New York Style. The sauce is great, they are generous with the toppings, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. A great place to stop by after biking! Italia's is my favourite pizza joint in Nashty, hands-down!
(4)George K.
Just moved to Nashville and Italia was recommended by a friend who lives here. I made the right choice. Amazing pizza. Top quality, all natural, no frills. Just perfect pizza and great customer service. I did the check in on Yelp and got a free salad which was also delicious. I did a small supreme pizza. I'll be back soon!
(5)Tnvd C.
...Definitely one of the most underrated pizza places in Nashville! I'd say this little hole-in-the-wall is a gem unbeknownst to most unless you're a local foodie. The decor is hilarious, one of my favourite aspects. You feel as though you've time-travelled to the nineties after inspecting the "Philadelphia Cheesesteak" posters. I generally order a vegan pizza with gluten-free crust. You can get a medium for around ten dollars. HELLO. Where else can you find an affordable double-whammy like that? Obviously, the regular pies are even more amazing! The crust is nice and thin, very New York Style. The sauce is great, they are generous with the toppings, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. A great place to stop by after biking! Italia's is my favourite pizza joint in Nashty, hands-down!
(4)Adele H.
A group of friends and I met up for pizza at Five Points. Unfortunately they offered zero gluten-free options, so we headed to Italia instead. My friend and I split one gf pizza, and we liked the crust pretty well, considering. Our choice toppings were basil, tomatoes, ham, and spinach, which were pretty classic. One thing I'd like to see would be more sophisticated toppings options a la Five Points (hence the 4 star rating.) However, they were super careful with my pizza and the service was quick, so I appreciate it. I'd say it was a good experience, especially for someone with celiac.
(4)Simply S.
Grazie - Grazie - Grazie!! Hands down THE BEST and MOST REASONABLE option for Gluten Free Pizza in and around Nashville!! Don't get me wrong, there are other wonderful options for a good GF pizza in Nashville, however at said spot I am talking about, you only get 4 small slices and it is pretty darn pricey! But at Italia you get a FULL medium (8 small slice) one topping pizza for only 11.99!!! My bank account felt like it was buying non-gluten again, ha! I ordered a pepperoni GF pizza for myself (they only have one size and that is medium) and a large thin crust pepperoni for my boy. He is able to eat pizza anywhere and says that hands down this was one of the BEST pizza's he has had in Nashville. The best part both pizzas - including a tip (because they were so darn nice) and a two liter soda - was less than $26 bucks!!! We didn't do delivery b/c we didn't live close enough .. but that is an option for East Nashville folks! For those wondering, I asked about the gluten free pizza dough and they said it's made special for them out of house (great news for those worried about cross contamination). I have no clue who makes it - but it was fabulous and fresh! I read one review elsewhere that it was too "doughy". I agree it was a tad bit on the soft side only in the middle - but I thought it was delicious!!!! If you prefer it more done - just pop it in the oven for 10 more min! Thank you Italia for not only caring about your customers enough to take a risk and offer a Gluten Free Pizza - but for having such reasonable prices!! I don't eat pizza often but when I do this will be the only place that I go!
(5)Veronica D.
The GF pizza was awesome!! I shared the 12 inch meat lovers with my fiance, who does not have to eat GF, and we loooved it! For $11.99 you get a 12 inch pie and up to 5 toppings. You can't beat that! Even Mafi's can't- in price or taste comparison. We went on a sunday evening around 5:30 and it was obvious they were getting slammed with phone orders for pickup/delivery. We had to wait a few minutes for our orders to be taken, but didn't wait long at all for our pizza to be done. All in all great experience; will def be back soon.
(4)Steven K.
Yelp again helped me find a great diamond in the rough. They look like a take-out pizza joint with a few tables...OK, they *are* primarily a take-out pizza joint with a few tables. I enjoyed their cheese ravioli - finished under the broiler. their prices couldn't be better and the staff is extraordinarily friendly. I'm only in Nashville for another week, but I'm going back again.
(4)Andrew S.
I found the pizza to be pretty greasy. Not the worst I've ever had as that award will forever be given to Paisano's in Opryland Hotel but was certainly disappointed after hearing good things about the place. Perhaps it was just a bad night. May give them another try sometime in the distant future.
(2)Jesse W.
I really hate to do this cause I like the pizza but the guy that works the counter seriously needs to get his priorities straight. I've ordered for pickup a few times and after I arrive to get the pizza, the dude continues to take orders rather than let me pay. It's going to take a total of 30 seconds to ring me up but instead I'm sitting there for 10 minutes waiting for him while he takes order after order. I don't care if you ring me up while you take the order, let me just get home and eat.
(2)Sloan C.
I can't say enough good things. This is the only place I'll order from in East Nashville. Their vegan pizza calls my name in the night like a siren. NOT TO MENTION their drivers are the nicest and have often helped us chase our dogs down the street.
(4)Chris C.
This place is amazing! They have awesome customer service and always deliver a great meal. The calzones are delicious. I even forgot to order some grape leaves one night with my calzone and the delivery guy went back to pick some up for me. Even though I told him not to worry about it. Highly recommend them!
(4)Samantha Y.
Don't be fooled by the throwback website - Italia is open for business! The gluten-free crust is ridiculously good.
(4)Marcia M.
Upgrade! As much as I don't want to admit it....I order pizza from here at least once a week. (maybe twice) Best carryout pizza value in town! Large two topping pizza with vegan cheese = $9.99 For those who don't choose the vegan cheese, you can deduct a dollar from that carryout promotion. I order up the contrasting toppings of pineapple and jalapeno and have been known to assassinate a pie by myself. Impressive right?!
(5)Jamie D.
Oh pizza how I want to....EAT YOU ALL THE TIME! Italia has these awesome boxes that are perforated and turn into four little pizza plates! how ingenious! So, ya know, me and pizza. We have this thing. Italia, it goes without saying, we have this common bond - pizza. They have very fresh toppings and cheese here. They even have soy products and hummus that can adorn your pie... The best deal is the large for under $10. It comes with two toppings but you must pick it up. Otherwise, it's about $15 for delivery. The restaurant is tucked into good ol' East Nash. But, worth the investigation. I particularly don't care for the feel or decor of the restaurant. So, I always get mine to go. Italia also serves slices that you can add your own toppings to. I nice snack when cruising by. Honestly, I have lived her just over a year and have eaten here more than once a month. Give me pizza!
(4)shane b.
I stopped in nashville just for 1 night and got there muy hungry. Jumped on the trusty yelp and found ITALIA!!! got there 5 minutes before closing at 11pm. I didn't get that sense of "hey jerk you realize we only have 5 minutes before closing and YOU want food?" Actually, I got a nice welcome by the owner working the cash register at 11pm so I knew he most likely cared about the food too. I got the spaghetti and meatballs, went traditional cause ya just have to sometimes. Flavors were good for the price. Meatballs were big and juicy, pasta was cooked right and even better it was baked with cheese on top, maybe even a little tooooo much cheese, like it could use a scosh less cheese, but if it wasn't 11pm I probably wouldn't have cared so much. My only complaint you ask? Nothing major, but I guess the spaghetti came with breadsticks, I had no idea and said I'll take some breadsticks with it. No mention they came with them, instead got me a whole side order of breadsticks that I paid for??? That kind of made me mad as $4 for breadsticks i'm already getting didn't seem to smart, but the other guy working seemed either new or on some drugs, I'll go with a new guy. All in all, good place and seemed to have a nice sitting area.
(3)Carolyn M.
We love this place for a quick bite. The Drag It through the garden is our favorite - lots of veggies.
(3)David H.
Went hear after reading about their gluten-free and vegan options. Had one pizza with gluten-free (brown rice) crust and vegan cheese and thought it was excellent. Had a standard pizza which was great as well. Better than Pizza Perfect, in my opinion, which seems to be the standard for Nashville pizza. Cool vibe. Kind of a dive, which I liked. Definitely had an "independent" feel. If I was in East Nashville, I'd eat here all the time. Service was great and I had a good conversation with the owner, who was very nice. I'll be back soon!
(5)Mell F.
My favorite pizza in E Nashville so far. Really deserve 3.5 stars. If they show consistency in the coming months they will likely move to a 4 star in my book. Crust was fresh and tasty. Cheese was plentiful. Sauce had good favor. I also got a Philly Cheese Steak sub and it was really good. The meat was of good quality. My only issue was the use of mozzarella instead of Provolone cheese. Large 2 topping for takeout was $8.99. Worth every penny. The 12 inch sub was only $5.49, but would easily be $7-8 at most places.
(3)Kyla A.
I love local food that comes to me so I was excited to hear that Italia, the pizza and med food place on Woodland, offered free delivery. Overall the food was good, but not overwhelming. I decided to try a pizza and a falafel wrap (never hurts to have leftovers). The falafel was better than most I've tried in town, but was still not amazing. The price was good enough, though, that I might order it again. By far the best thing I got was the hummus. It's smooth and creamy and portioned generously. I ordered the "Drag It Through the Garden" pizza because it boasted broccoli, artichokes, and fresh basil among other toppings. The picture on the website (which I'll post here) features long strands on basil. The actual pizza (which I'll also post) had a few flakes, but it was barely noticeable. Overall, it was good but not amazing. The medium was big enough to feed at least three.
(3)David G.
We order from Italia all the time. Our favorite is the spinach gourmet pizza with feta cheese - it is really delicious. Definitely a little pricier than national chains but more delicious and significantly cheaper than the five points pizza option down the street, it's a nice middle ground. I keep meaning to try their pasta dishes. The stuffed grape leaves are entirely mediocre, however, so I'd stick with the pizza were I you.
(4)Mag N.
affordable and tasty. their hours are really convenient, so that's a plus. we typically order a pie and then add our desired toppings -- so i can't judge their specialty pizzas, but i'm going to assume the pizza is good across the board.
(4)Victoria C.
This was not a good experience. The pizza was bad, the restaurant is dirty, the sodas were actually hot. I would not return here. Ps...if you ask for a side of marinara, you need to ask for several, because they give you what amounts to a tablespoon or two--disappointing when you drove 15+ minutes to buy take home pizza.the upside was the staff who appeared to try in the midst of a really unpleasant setting.
(1)Lisa M.
As soon as I heard they had vegan cheese, I was on it......great pizza! My only complaint would be having to wear my coat while eating there in the winter, I don't think the place has heat!
(5)Robert K.
Italia pizza wins an award for most diverse food delivery in Nashville. As the name suggests, Italia delivers pizza, but it also delivers decent Mediterranean food. For the pizza I usually get pepperoni which is good. Once I branched out and got the Mexican pizza which has hamburger meat and jalapeño which is decent. By far one of the best things to order is the gyro, yes I said gyro. What makes Italia so unique is that you can order tabouleh, gyros, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves...which is really great when you are not in the mood for just pizza.
(4)Chance W.
You ever had a slice of heaven? Well I have and I found it here. Its usually the places that don't look like much that deliver some of the most amazing food around. Escape to NY if you will for a second, Brooklyn to be exact because that is where Italia will take you after the first bite!
(5)Patrick R.
I used to live on Holly Street in a house that was, quite literally, just around the corner from Italia. Back then they were plagued with a constantly malfunctioning credit card machine and regular shortages of basic menu items. Nowadays, however, Italia has really cleaned up its act. I'm happy to say they have a fully functional credit card machine, and, from what I can tell, their customer favorites are in full supply. Most people hit Italia for its pizza and pasta, which I'll admit are quite good. They have mostly typical toppings and sizes at pretty good prices. Italia actually offers some pretty unique and tasty topping combos, including spinach and pesto as well as a meatballs, broccoli and basil. The crust is relatively doughy, but I'm a fan of that. Pastas are good but nothing exceptional. And, while they are quite obviously an Italian restaurant, Italia offers several Greek dishes, which I love. They have an amazing tangy hummus that is my favorite on the East Side. Their gyros and stuffed grape leaves aren't bad, either. The dining area is small but charming, and Italia is in the perfect neighborhood for an afternoon stroll. While dining in isn't a bad idea (especially for families), it's not out of the question to call in your order and walk up to Shelby Park for a picnic. Italia is tucked in one of the more gentrified neighborhoods, so it looks like something straight out of an episode of "Full House."
(4)Chris S.
We LOVE this little pizzeria! Everything we've ever ordered has been delicious. They are hardly ever crowded, are on a small out of the way corner. The first time the wife and I stopped in they invited us to stay and sit with them. I give them a 4 because no alcohol.... So if wanting a glass of wine it's a no go. The food however I give a 5 =)
(4)Mark N.
If you like hummus and pizza you have to try the peace in East Nashville. It combines the both of them and makes a great pizza.
(5)Brittany F.
Great pizza that tasted really fresh. The place didn't seem like that many people dine in since we had to ask for some water so we'd have something to drink, but the server was really friendly and accommodating and the food was great so that outweighed any initial awkwardness! The crust was crispy and delicious--just about perfect. I would definitely go back for the veggie pizza.
(4)Ian R.
Still my favorite pizza in East Nashville. They have had some turnover in staff recently and I think they might be working out the kinks. It would probably be a good Idea to give a 10-15 minutes extra on orders for the time being. Also the meatball sub and falafel appetizer have become regular additions to our orders. Great stuff for what are really great prices. Hopefully they will get to running more smoothly soon.
(5)Cait R.
Their pizza is OK. Good enough to order, but their service is horrendous. We've ordered from them several times in case it was just a bad day and it's bad every time. It's even bad when I go in to the shop. The man who takes the orders is extremely rude and basically tries to talk us out of ordering so they don't have to fill the order. It's not worth it to me, I won't ever eat there again.
(1)Stephanie R.
Living in East Nashville, you don't have a whole lot of options for delivery if you're feeling lazy. I am attracted to Italia not only because they're one of the only East Side options for food at your door, without changing out of your pajamas, but because they are a locally owned business. In usual independent small business form, they are pretty relaxed and friendly. Ive never had a problem with any of the employees and one time I even got a note in the mail from them "Sorry! Overcharged you by $3 on accident. Will apply toward your next order from us." I was pretty touched by the gesture. They don't really have a dining room - or at least not one you'd really want to hang out in much. It's small and dark and drafty with shoddy decor. But that's alright with me as long as they keep driving food to my house. The food itself is nothing impressive or unique. The pizza isn't bad, but I wouldn't seek it out if they didn't deliver to my address. They offer a few other things - philly cheesesteaks, gyros, hummus. Once again, none of it is noteworthy, but none of it is atrocious either. In general, Italia is just a pleasant little local pizza shop. Not too ambitious, not extraordinary, but friendly and able to deliver if you live near 5 points.
(3)Jessica N.
Eh, the pizza is okay. I love thin crust with fresh ingredients and I just didn't get that at Italia. I wanted to love it ... but didn't. The crust was too thick and a little on the greasy side. Honestly it reminded me of Papa John's. It's okay and I would eat it again ... Just not my fave.
(3)Joey S.
I've been ordering from here for the past 2 years and have never had a crummy meal. Sure the dining room isn't that nice but the food is great and the prices are reasonable.
(4)Meridith B.
Just moved to East Nashville and happy to have a locally owned pizza delivery joint. I got two large pizzas for 20.99 -- Mexican and Mediterranean. Pizza came with crushed red pepper, parmesan, peppers, and garlic sauce too. Delivery guy (Ryan) was friendly.
(5)Karen M.
I have trying out some local places near my daughter during this visit and kept passing this place. Finally, I was talking to someone who recommended the pizza. I ordered and picked up the pizza. We all enjoyed it and thought the crust was very good. I noticed that they had some pretty good specials. I just wish they were open for lunch and serve by the slice.
(4)Adrian B.
There are quite a few places to get pizza in east Nashville and this has to be one of the best local pizzerias around! check it out. Large Carry out under 10 with tax can't beat it for a tasty pizza!!
(5)Alyson W.
This pizza is GREAT! I have never tried their delivery but every single time I go in I get a great deal on a 2 topping large pizza. You can't go wrong with a 2 topping pizza for $8.99. My favorite combination is extra cheese and mushrooms.
(4)Stefanie P.
We eat Italia about once a week. Since my boyfriend and i have very different tastes they will put just about anything on the pizza. Never had to wait more than 20-25 minutes for delivery (if you live in east nashville). The best part is you see the local owner throwin the dough in the air, you see him say hello, you can taste the fresh ingredients. Its a gem, its a local business, non-chain, pizza place. They're good local business people who make great pizza. Simple as that.
(4)Suq M.
I am a huge fan of Italia. It's fast, fresh, and delicious pizza, what else can I say? I order out from here a lot, and it's always ready, pipin' fresh, in about 10 minutes. Of the pizzas I've tried, I'd say their spinach pizza (can't remember the exact name) is the best -- tons of tomatoes, spinach, and spices, yum! The prices are reasonable, the service is great, and their menu has a number of different offerings. I would highly recommend it to anyone who lives in East Nashville or the surrounding areas and wants delicious, fast, reasonably priced pizza!
(4)Anna A.
I am a huge fan of local food and Italia has been around for years. I will say this, it's like cheap chinese take out for Italian Food. They have all the basic Italian options as well as pizza. They deliver for free, dine in, or you can call in and take out. That being said, I really don't have much else to say about the quality of food. It's good and at under $8 a plate and it's decent option for the money. I pretty much get what I expect every time which is just simple but ok tasting food.
(3)Brian C.
Great local pizza for take out or delivery. Extremely affordable with generous portions. While they offer "dine in" service, I wouldn't recommend it for an experience. If you're looking for quick food before heading out to Five Points, it's perfect. Definitely don't dine in when it's cold outside. The space seems impossible to get the temperature above 65.
(3)Kyle V.
The ingredients are fresh, the pizza is thick. There was no wow factor here though. I ordered delivery and they didn't provide any plates or napkins for that matter. I had a late night encounter with sbarro's later on my trip in nashville and its really just on par with sbarro's.
(3)Jay F.
It's been a while, until last night since I've had Italia's pizza, so for something different, I thought I'd try it.....well that was a mistake, LOL!!! I ordered the pizza for carry out, they told me it would be ready in 25-30 minutes.....ok, no problem, see you then. I get there, and 10 minutes later they ring me up and tell me it would be about 6-7 minutes additional, which I guess I could live with but wasn't thrilled.....the whole operation seemed very disorganized. About another 25 minutes passed of me, and several other customers hanging around waiting, and not amused, I told them hey, if the pizza's not ready just give me my money back....well mysteriously it was ready. By then I was so ticked off it didn't even matter LOL! A couple *would be* customers saw what was happening and bailed before they even ordered, smart for them or they'd have been there a while. By the time I got my pizza, it had been one full hour from the time I called. :( The pizza was "ok" but the sauce was kindof sweet in my opinion. The pepperoni was a little weird. I liked the garlic sauce, was a nice touch, and neat boxes. The location is very simple, no frills, not much atmosphere to dine in, but it has charm and it's in a neat area. The food was satisfactory, but nowhere near worth the aggravation of dealing with them again. Reading the same comment s below mine, it's a recurring problem they have not dealt with. Nor do they communicate this to their customers. Bad business to over promise and under deliver, and waste peoples' time. I will take my pizza business to Castrillo's in Riverside Village, or DaVinci's on Hayes St. Near 19th. They are a touch better and have it together, and it doesn't take them an hour to cook a pizza.
(2)Mary C.
Super friendly. Tried the gluten free pizza for the first time yesterday. Generally, I don't find it worth it to eat gluten free substitutes for typically gluten-filled foods. I just eat things that are naturally gluten free. However, the gluten free pizza crust here is actually good. It's like eating a normal, thin crust pizza. Thanks, Italia!!!
(5)Mollie W.
Super yum pizza! and the marinara sauce is delicious
(5)Liz D.
My boyfriend and I were craving Italian and I would have passed up this place had I not checked Yelp. The reviews lured me in, and I was delighted with the food. Such a great deal- we got chicken alfredo with breadsticks and salad & a small supreme pizza for under $20. We ate in and were promptly served our food, even for a busy night of delivery and take-out. I was surprised that I got my food much faster than those waiting for take-out, but I wasn't complaining. The food was delicious. I love the savory (but not too heavy) cream sauce of the alfredo and the baked cheese on top. The pizza had a medium crust and plenty of toppings sealed in with cheese. The salad was nothing special, just lettuce, tomato and bell pepper with dressing. But the Italian food we came in for hit the spot. I would like it better if the ambiance was a little warmer- the dining room is large and sparse and our table was too small to fit all our food. But there's an authenticity about the place that I appreciated. And the food was amazing. Note for future orders- they have delivery!
(4)sherri M.
the quality & the price makes italia one of my favorite, most frequented neighborhood dinners. we always do carry out because they're so close & there's a regular special carry out 2 topping pizza. the meatball sub is a great addition. we typically get a sub & pizza to share & it's perfect. the pizza (as my NY husband tells me) is good for Southern Pizza but not like NY crust at all. It's a little fluffier or rather it's not crispy bottom, but it is foldable (I've been told to put down the knife & fork). They give peppercinis & garlic butter sauce with pizzas. If we need to get away from the 4-legged kids sniffing as we eat, it's a nice little place to sit & eat, too. Sometimes the staff is friendly & engaging; other times they are minimal (to none) with conversation, answers.
(4)Julia G.
The gluten free pizza here is great! So good that it tastes like the real thing! Loved it!
(5)Justin C.
Horrible service great pizza. I have enjoyed the pizza from Italia but after just about every delivery we have called in has taken over the stated time by 20-45 minutes.... all we do now is pickup. Tonight we ordered 2 large pizzas at 7:27 and arrived to Italia at 7:50 after stopping for some wine and driving in from forrest hills(south of green hills where I placed the order). I received my pizas about 8:20. If you want a good pizza they have that. Just make sure whatever timeframe you're thinking it takes for you to get a pizza or they quote you... double it and you'll be safe. As their times tend to be incredibly unreliable.
(2)Peter M.
Horray for Italia. Doughy pizza with generous, tangy sauce and fresh toppings. Best pizza in town. Lasagna and subs also rich and flavorful. Salem, the owner, is the man. A great neighborhood establishment.
(5)Ryan S.
I don't know about dining in or if Italia offers it, but I do wanna say that they are fabulous and very considerate. I called in a pizza last night drunk off my ass, and passed out. Paid it with my credit card, but they were so considerate! I didn't stay awake but they still gave me the pizza! Neatly contained in a plastic bag with the box, I guess figuring it was cold enough to be consumed later. I was just so happy that they did that. I figure I missed tipping the driver so I should at least leave a glowing review of their delivery service.
(5)Aimee R.
My absolute favorite pizza in town is an amalgamation of experimentation resulting in the perfect, salty, crunchy, spicy slice. Lucky for you, I'm ready to share the final product reached via scientific methods. First, get the gluten free crust. It's so thin and crunchy and the toppings go right to the edge. I'm not gluten free, you don't have to be either. Hopefully you're not vegan or anything. If you are, turn away. Add pepperoni, turkey bacon, sausage, feta, and banana peppers - suddenly you're in business. For the doubters: I used to think I didn't like Italia, but its proximity to my home and my insatiable desire for pizza kept the me (and my genius husband) feverishly working toward perfection. Eat more pizza. Eat it today.
(5)Roberto H.
Great value, friendly service and good for kids. For 35$ we got a small pizza, ravioli dinner (with side salad), garlic bread appetizer, a couple meatballs on the side as well as a kids spaghetti meal. Tax and drinks as well! Food was delicious and even up to the standards of someone who's a NY/NJ native. There isn't much in the way of ambiance or decor, but personally I really love the low-key environment.
(5)Hank P.
This is my go to pizza place. The quality is very consistent. The ingredients are solid. And you can not beat the pick-up special. Two topping large for 10 bucks. The sauce has the best flavor. The crust is top notch. Service is ALWAYS great. Go here when you are tired of telling yourself that Five points is your favorite pizza place.
(5)Julia R.
My initial dine in experience was bizarre and I now know to order either pick up or delivery and do so pretty frequently. There gluten free pizza is thin crust and tasty. You can also order online, super convenient. I had a salad once that was fine but I stick to ordering pizza and like it.
(4)Alysia G.
Excellent! Ordered two large pizzas - one supreme and one drag it through the garden. Both were delicious and the pizza came in about 45 mins as quoted on a Thursday in September. You won't be disappointed!
(4)Robert B.
Great pizza worthy of 4 stars. The delivery ($2.75) was extra slow. 2 hours on a Tuesday night is excessive.
(3)Ashley T.
I've had Italia twice now. Once with a girlfriend, delivered to my house. We got a large "drag it through the garden" on regular crust. It was good enough for me to want to try more. Recently I've been eating dairy and wheat free to lose some el bees before a friend's wedding this summer. It was "national pizza day," or at least it was according to social media, so naturally my husband and I got a hankering for za. I remembered seeing GF crust on the menu and I had heard they carried daiya vegan cheese. So we called in an order to pick up. Hubs chose a large 14" sun dried tomato and kalamata olive pizza on reg crust. I chose a medium 12" gluten free crust, with vegan cheese, broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, artichokes, and shrooms. The pizza itself was actually really good. The sauce was yummy and the crust was tasty for GF. But the first thing I noticed was how SMALL my pizza was. Look, this is gonna seem ridiculous, and I'm not even embarrassed to mention that I did it, but I actually got out a measuring tape and measured my pizza. NINE INCHES. That is smaller than most small pizzas. For $12.99 with up to 5 toppings, that's a great deal, but if the menu says a 12" medium, why is my pizza significantly smaller? I somehow had a few slices leftover for lunch the next day and it was even good reheated in the microwave at work. Just pretty disappointed with the size of the medium gluten free. I'll definitely go back because it was tasty pizza but hopefully next time mine won't be the size of a bagel.
(3)Michelle G.
The hotel I was staying at didn't officially offer anything gluten free and so after having my fill of bunless hamburgers, I decided to hop on yelp and see if I could find a place that would deliver me a gluten free pizza. Yelp's location feature wasn't working that well because the first two places I called said I was not even remotely close. Luckily, I finally landed on Italia Pizza and Pasta. This was seriously one of the BEST gluten free pizza's I've ever eaten. So good in fact, that halfway through my second piece I wondered if they'd gotten my order right. I compared the crust to my daughter's pizza and felt confident my order was right. Pricing was far better than what I'm used to considering I typically find myself having to pay between $4-5 additional just for the GF crust alone. Here, it's $11.99 for a GF, 5-topping, 12" pizza-- a deal in my book! Delivery was prompt, friendly, and arrived in the stated time. I've got this one bookmarked for the next time I'm in town.
(5)kristin k.
This little pizza place is my new favorite comfort food go to. The pizzas are unusual, fresh, good quality, and delicious! One of my favs is the Peace in the Historic East Nashville. Instead of regular sauce, it has a hummus base, which didn't sound too appetizing until I tried it - it's amazing! Plus, they have great delivery! If I had one complaint, it would be that the middle eastern food has some room to grow. It doesn't seem as fresh or well sourced as pizzas and they don't have homemade sauce/dressing. However, for a delivery place, it's definitely the best I've had in Nashville.
(4)Brett M.
Italia makes a fine pizza with a really tasty sauce. Normally, I'd lump conveyor pizza into the Domino bucket of boring, but Italia's crust is chewy and sweet which makes up for the lack of crispy. They have a great selection of toppings, especially vegetables. Three types of olives, very classy. They also have gluten free pizza, though I have never tried it. Their space is adequate, but a little funky, especially when it's hot out, so I prefer takeout or delivery. The crew is super cool and hardworking. A great neighborhood spot.
(3)Johnny T.
Italia has a very distinct taste and that's all due to the crust. It's on the thinner side but nowhere near a cracker crust, hard and each bite is crispy (no soggy middles here). I think whether or not you'll enjoy the pie at Italia has everything to do with the crust. It's unlike any other style of pizza I've had (NYC, the five Chicago types, St. Louis, etc.). It's also important to note that I've never eaten here. I've either had the pizza delivered or I've picked it up. The dining room is large enough but I wouldn't call it 'big.' It's a bit sparsely decorated and there's not much ambiance, but I assume this is because Italia lives and dies by out-of-restaurant orders. Got all that? Good. Because once you get past all of this, there's an enjoyable pizza waiting to be had. I find the attention to detail creativity in the pizzas is what helps to set Italia apart from other places. I've already mentioned how unique the crust is. The pizza creations are pretty eventful as well. The first pie I tried here was the Mediterranean. The star of the show is the feta cheese which comes (as it should) crumbled all over the pizza. This is not a typical pie with melted mozzarella. Know this. With a red sauce base, the other toppings (garlic, tomato, green peppers, onion, and chicken) were all very flavorful, fresh-tasting and plentiful. Never once did I have a slice that was all cheese and sauce. I tried my best to only eat half but I wound up destroying the whole medium. In an attempt to be healthy, I've also enjoyed the vegetarian pizza. Red sauce and a mozzarella provolone base make this more familiar to pizza goers. And, in truth, the toppings aren't terribly unusual (onion, green pepper, black olive, mushrooms tomato, and others if you ask; I asked for broccoli and hot peppers). But the blend of the cheese, sauce, crust, and toppings, again, make for a very enjoyable pie. I'm fully aware that Italia is more niche than some of the other pizza places in town but that rareness, in my opinion, adds to the enjoyment. Please note that the pizzas I described are the 'regular specialty' pizzas. They also offer, wheat crust, gluten-free and vegan options. A business can't be all things to all people but Italia is enough of the good to appeal to most of the people... and that's hard to beat.
(4)Rick W.
Definitely best pizza I've had in Nashville. The crust can be a little tough so we order it with thin crust which is perfect. And the sauce and ingredients are amazing!
(5)Adrianna W.
Yum food but take away only. The atmosphere here doesn't really lend itself to dining-in and the room is pretty cold in the winter. The food is really yummy though and fresh so if you just want a take away, definitely a good option.
(3)Johnathan B.
Got here late (around 22:00), great music in background, great waiter and wonderful food! The pizzas are great and delicious! If I would ever get back to Nashville, I would definitely visit this place again!
(5)l k.
Great delivery option in East Nashville! Way better than any of the big corporate chains. Nice to have options other than pizza too...the hummus and pasta is pretty good too.
(4)Lisa M.
Great gluten free pizza and cheesy bread!! Love this and will either come back or order for delivery to our hotel while in town
(4)Kala H.
We were in town visiting and wanted to get a bite to eat from the comfort of our hotel room versus venturing out downtown. We ordered a pizza, hummus, and pita for delivery. They didn't normally deliver to where our hotel was located and made an exception for us. Bonus points in our book! The pizza was great - thick crust, plenty of toppings (we ordered meat lovers) and it was still warm after making the car ride to us. The hummus - hands down best I've ever had. Highly recommend!
(5)Kyle S.
Went in not expecting much more then a usual pizza pasta takeout place. We had nothing better to do so we ate in. The employees went over the top to serve us. Coming to our table multiple times to see if we needed anything. Food was awesome and the prices were even better. Looking forward to going again.
(5)Jared F.
We are in Nashville on vacation and had the gluten free pizza from here twice now. Their employees are so helpful and friendly! My wife is allergic to gluten and gets very sick. First time she had just a little bit but after not getting sick she had much more. Thank you for a great experience! When we come back to Nashville we will order again!
(5)Cate H.
So far I've had a meatball and pepperoni pizza, both were very good. The crust is nicely seasoned, a medium thickness and the toppings delicious. Take out pizzas come in one those "green" boxes that tear apart to make 4 plates and then the bottom folds in half to make the leftovers fit nicely in the fridge! Reasonably priced and the staff is friendly.
(4)Abby R.
Loved the meatball pizza courteous service and delivery driver. Would order from again.
(4)Ryan S.
I don't know about dining in or if Italia offers it, but I do wanna say that they are fabulous and very considerate. I called in a pizza last night drunk off my ass, and passed out. Paid it with my credit card, but they were so considerate! I didn't stay awake but they still gave me the pizza! Neatly contained in a plastic bag with the box, I guess figuring it was cold enough to be consumed later. I was just so happy that they did that. I figure I missed tipping the driver so I should at least leave a glowing review of their delivery service.
(5)Ju L.
I had no intent of eating Italian food, let alone pizza, in the South, but we were planning on going to a music venue afterward and it was the only place in the area that was still open at 11pm. To be honest, the whole restaurant houses a hint of desperation. It could be the unfocused menu, or the fact that the cavernous space was empty the entire time. OR, it could be the fact that they MADE, TO ORDER, triangular pizzas for us because, without thinking, we ordered slices of specialty things and we are spoiled New Yorkers who don't understand the concept of pizzas that only come in pie units. Without exhibiting any sort of hesitation, the very friendly owner made us HUGE "slices" that were literally personal pies. All 3 edges of my pizza had crust! Whattt. And he only charged us $3.80 for each slice. The pizza itself is fine, simple, worth at least 3 stars. My spinach slice was decent though the chewy crust was too thick for my taste. I'm still pretty confused that my eating carbs and fat that night took the form of pizza made by an Egyptian rather than something doused in lard. On that note, the menu also features Middle Eastern and Mediterranean items like grape leaves and baba ghanouj. And alongside being [apparently] endlessly customizable, Italia's food is also vegetarian, even vegan, friendly. I can't imagine that's too easy to find in Nashville. Worth a visit as a tourist? Only if you're bound by dietary, temporal, or financial constraints.
(4)Harrison P.
Great neighborhood pizza and pasta next to Lockeland Table! I enjoyed the basic cheese pizza add pepperoni with a Greek salad and found both to be delicious. The pizza crust was crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, and subtly sweet while the balance of cheese and tomato sauce combo was savory and ever so slightly spicy. The generous salad was very fresh with just the right amount of grape tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta cheese while not being over-powered by onion as Greek salads typically are for me. I would rank this eatery a six if they would just update the faded interiors a bit. The staff was uber friendly, helpful and attentive to a fault. Although the decor could use a bit of a lift, the overall vibe is warm and friendly. Great value for my money!
(5)Scott K.
Bummed! Great pizza but horrible service inside the restaurant. Just have delivered. Repeat - delivery only. Sat at table for 15 minutes and had to ask for a menu. Out of bottled water yet have delivery people running all over town all day and night. Got the menu and no one came back to take order. No straws either which is important with kiddos in tow. Would give the food 4 stars but the in restaurant service a "0". * note : they've never screwed up a delivery on me.
(3)Ben M.
Been sitting at a table in here for an hour waiting. Nobody in the dining room has gotten food in this time. Not doing this again. Even if the food turns out great... its not worth this wait.
(1)Daniel S.
Service was incredible. Extremely fair prices, very helpful staff, and all over nice vibe/people. Pizza was huge for what you get, had great choices, and they were so flexible with changes to their specialty pizzas at usually no added cost. A must
(5)Thomas B.
Awesome, fresh-tasing pizza. The place is a dive but you can BYOB. Also its only an extra dollar to deliver. I usually order something random so I know its fresh, because 1/20 I get something not so much, but the specialty pizzas are great too.
(4)Micah M.
This place is amazing. They have a carryout special of 9.99 for a large with up to three toppings. Dough and sauce made in house, they offer gluten free crust(if you're into that), pretty cheesy, and have a great hand tossed crust. If you're in east Nashville, I suggest giving it a try. I will probably become a regular.
(5)Patrick P.
Fresh ingredients. They made their own house pizza per our request. The appetizer we ate was fantastic. It was cool that they allowed a BYOB policy. Fun atmostphere
(4)Carmen C.
Awesome pizza! The gluten free pizza tastes just like a "normal" wheat pizza. We had a meat lovers and it was one of the best I have had. The owner is very friendly and took good care of us. Highly Recommended.
(5)Emily G.
Stick to the pizza, the Mediterranean menu wasn't worth the money and had my entire family sick. The falafel was ok, the gyro plate was about the same, and the chicken salad wrap was barely edible. Pita was stale and fell apart. Chicken was tough and tasteless. Within a few hours we were all sick. Their pizza is decent but really think whether it's worth the drive to avoid the chance of feeling sick for 24 hrs. The next time you want Greek and want it delivered. Hate to leave a bad review but hated being tethered to the bathroom even more.
(1)Sandy W.
I've gotta give it up for Pizza Italia. They offer take out or dine in until 11pm every day. They accommodate any weird diet quirk you can dream up (gluten free, vegan, etc). And they're a super friendly, locally owned business with very decent prices. I've only eaten in once, and you'll notice it never seems to get too busy inside. But there's basically a steady flow of pick-up orders all night for these guys. They're right across from the Lockeland Table, so there's plenty of street parking available. I've never had to wait long for my pizza, or had any errors. If you're dining in, it's BYOB or BYO liquor or wine. And have your own bottle opener/cork screw as well. They're quick to make you feel as welcome as family here, so we keep coming back.
(5)Scott D.
Best delivery pizza in East Nashville. Quality pizza and we LOVE the cheese bread. The service is awesome, big reason why I keep coming back. Definitely worth a try if you live in East Nashville and don't feel like leaving the house!
(4)Chase M.
This place passes all the tests you can put a restaurant to, with flying colors. Concerning nutrition: tons of gluten free (crusts hand rolled on site) and vegan options, and not the expensive kinds. Concerning cost: a large pizza is about 16 bucks with unlimited free toppings. Concerning service: the guys here are extremely friendly and easy going. They gave us our drinks for free, and let us use a coupon without us showing proof of it. This is the place to go for pizza of any kind at all.
(5)Molly B.
Hands down best gluten free pizza in Nashville. Truly a hidden gem of Tennessee. I have had so many gluten free pizzas that are so expensive and not even that good. You can get a medium (11.99) or a large (17.99) with unlimited toppings, no extra charge!!! Large is definitely big enough to split between two people, with a few slices left over. Medium would be split-able too I'm guessing, if you aren't starving. The salad was excellent as well. Staff is incredibly nice and willing to accommodate for you. Love this place!!!!
(5)Sarah S.
MMMM...best pizza in East Nashville - at least our household thinks so! They are our go-to for pizza night, leaving chains like Papa Johns and Pizza Hut never to be heard from again. Their cheese bread is also excellent! Our pizzas we've tried are pepperoni/pineapple, pepperoni/sausage, pepperoni/mushroom, and the Drag it (or me) through the garden (my personal FAVORITE). Loaded with veggies including broccoli and artichokes. Typically their delivery is faster than they quote to you and the staff is always really cool to interact with. Enjoy!
(5)Christa P.
Pizza is ok - in a pinch. They deliver which is a plus, but you have much better pizza right down the street at five points. They are inconsistent in how long they bake it and we have had some pizza under or over done and it wasnt enjoyable. My sister is a vegan though and really likes their pizza.
(2)Jaime B.
The artichoke pizza is soooo gooood!! Great friendly guys, great prices, super fast delivery.
(4)Con S.
Living so close to Italia, it is usually the best option. Friendly people, great pizza, and decent sandwiches. Drag through the garden has way more veggies than most places even offer. Add some meat in there, and you've got yourself the best delivery slice on the east side. If they served wings, it would bump them up to 8 stars.
(4)Lisa G.
Italia Pizza & Pasta is AMAZING! Just wonderful food at a great price for everyone in my group. Buying for a group with several food allergies I wasn't sure if I could get everything I needed in one spot. These guys pulled it off! They had some of the best gluten-free pizza I've eaten. Also we had a good vegan cheese pizza and one without any tomatoes or red dyes. Those eating the regular pizza loved it. All the pizzas were wonderful. The price is great! An especially great deal for those of us with food allergies. These guys were great, the service was fast and friendly. THANK YOU Italia Pizza!
(5)Ben C.
The staff at this place is great. The food is good and super affordable. This is the type of place I come to frequently because it's good food at a good price. I recommend coming back and trying a few different things. This place does more than just pizza. I recommend the spaghetti and meatballs.
(4)Chris W.
This is a weird review to have to write. I've been a regular of Italia's since we moved into the hood. I loved the convenience and the Mediterranean options were nice to have. The pizza is "ok". I'm no snob -- it's pizza. It does the job. But I can't order it anymore. Why? They won't let me. During the last three attempts I've made to order delivery, I had more or less the following exchange with the same person: "Hello Italia" "Can I place an order for delivery?" "Can you hold please?" "Sure" ... "Italia can I help you" "Can I place an order for delivery?" "I uh.. it's gonna be .. maybe an hour and a half" "no prob" "ahh.. it uh.. it could be maybe an hour and 45 mins." "yeah that's fine" "it could be over 2 hours" "no prob" "sir I can't guarantee it'll even be 2 hours" Repeat ad (near) infinitum until they'd take my order and then it would show up like 10 minutes later (I live right down the block). This would go on and on until this most recent third time: "I can't guarantee you pizza" (?!) "... do you want me to not order from you?", at which point he (?) asked me to hold, and then hung up on me. I'm not sure what the deal is. If they're trying to go for the whole soup-nazi thing, they ah.. need to *greatly* increase the quality of the pizza, because it's not line-up-around-the-block good. Or maybe they are just slammed? If so, just say so: "we're really busy, so we can't make you pizza, sorry". We're both busy people. I respect brevity. It's hard to justify putting up with the hassle of actually ordering from them at this point, especially now that there's far superior pizza right down the street at Five Points Pizza. So yeah, it's weird. I can't order pizza from my neighborhood pizza joint. Oh well.
(1)Kate G.
We had the whole wheat "Drag through the garden" pizza and it delivered in taste and texture! You can't beat $12.99 for a generously-sized medium that's enough for 3 people! We look forward to our leftovers tomorrow night and would definitely come back if we're in the Nashville area again! Love that the whole wheat flour they use is as natural as it can come!
(5)Amanda K.
The gluten free pizza is excellent! It is a little greasy but tastes amazing!
(5)Zeb M.
Oh. My. Lord. I wish I had started going to Italia sooner! Even before moving to East Nashville, I heard great things about this place because of their vegan/gluten free options. I got a large two-topping pizza to go for under $10 including tax. You can't beat quality pizza for that price! I was in pizza heaven. There was only one guy working there and he was just as nice as could be. Great service. One of my toppings, basil, was just-picked-from-the-garden fresh. The crust is thin but not cracker thin. Tomato sauce was nice and tangy. Cheese was out of this world. I can't wait to go back and try one of their speciality pizzas (they have a hummus pizza!). Also, looking over their menu, they have a variety of other non-pizza dishes that seemed very tasty.
(5)Eliza R.
Until I try their vegan and gluten-free options, Pizza Italia only gets 4 stars. But don't worry, I have only ever given a perfect score to one pizza joint (Lupi's in Chattanooga), and Pizza Italia is still pretty dang delicious! The crust had the perfect crunch and thickness to it, and there was just the right amount of cheese on top (tasted like a blend rather than straight mozzarella). It all harmonized well with the tasty sauce and super-fresh toppings! It's cheap to boot, too - a large pizza with two toppings was only $9.99. Pizza Italia is within walking distance of my apartment, so I definitely foresee it becoming a regular place for me!
(4)Paul K.
This isn't my local pizza joint, if it were I think I might be inclined to bump it up a star, as I think is the norm (if it's close, it's BETTER! NO BEST BESTEST EVERYWERE.. ok, I keed) The food and the value, well, they were good. What I had wasn't great pizza, but it was solid, good, decent pizza. Cheesy breadsticks were perhaps the best I have had of that style (basically it was a cheese pizza sliced into strips) We had dine-in, the people working there were nice, the rain coming through the roof making the floor a flood was not. Ok, flood would be exaggerating, it was wet, puddles everywhere. It was leaking front and back, going to the bathroom involved slipping in a standing puddle that had been tended to with paper towels that had failed. I didn't fall, but it was a "whoa, they need to get that fixed" sort of thing. We sat and watched as car after car came and parked in front of the fire hydrant, walked in, got their order and left - no biggie to me, but probably people ought to be aware of TCA 15-605 (you can read about that here: mtas.tennessee.edu/publi… ) which basically means that's a very profitable parking space/offense (parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant) - your $20 pizza takeout could turn into a $150 pizza takeout. I really ended up liking the place though. I won't go back when it's raining as, well, it ended up being kind of depressing inside. Also, I don't like slipping. Had some pizza left over and finished it the next day and it was quite good. Great little place except for the roof though.
(3)Michelle '.
I had Italia before ever trying Five Points, and then thought it tasted pretty good. In comparison, however, it suffers, and despite the fact that I live seconds from Italia, I almost always walk to Five Points. The crust is better, the cheese is better, the toppings are better. If you do end up at Italia (which would certainly not be a bad thing!), try adding pepperoni to the Drag It through the Garden. Our super-friendly waiter suggested this to us our first time there, and it has been a favorite ever since.
(3)Rhylie C.
I'm pretty boring and have only ever had their cheese pizza, but its FANTASTIC! More importantly whether I am ordering in person or calling in to take out, everyone who works there is extremely nice and thoughtful! They also get your food ready really fast!
(5)Jess Y.
So, I have to admit that I have never before stepped foot into the actual Italia establishment. But, I have had the pleasure of eating carry out from them twice at a friend's house. Does the verb "Yelp" work indirectly? Can I "Yelp" a place I've never actually been before? Anyway, the restaurant offers a great selection of some unique thin-crust pizzas and, so I have heard, one of the only options for gluten-free pizza. I personally love the Spinach pizza with its delicious combination of spinach and basil (from the pesto) and onions and tomatoes. Although all those green stringy vegetables require you to do a teeth check after consuming a slice. But, seriously delicious. I also am a fan of the Mediterranean pizza because let's be honest, whoever thought of the idea of putting feta cheese on a pizza was a genius--or really whoever thought of eating feta cheese in the first place was a genius. I mean who would object to putting more kinds of cheese on a pizza? Seriously!
(4)Jessica S.
I absolutely love the vegan pizza here and all of my omnivore friends trek to East Nashville for Italia since I introduced them. It has always been apparent that the restaurant is short staffed but they have always been great and I have never cared about the wait. However, when I went Friday, it was a different story. I called for a pick up and when I got arrived I was greeted and told that my pizza need only be boxed up. I waited 10 more minutes and, in that time, multiple phone orders were taken, two people were helped three separate times (they couldn't decide whether to stay or order to go) and then that couple cashed out after ordering. In that time, I felt like I was invisible. Not only did the waiter NOT cash me out, he didn't even LOOK at me! So, after waiting 10 minutes on a pizza that was supposedly finished when I walked in the door, I couldn't even grab my food and go, but rather, I had to wait and pay and THEN go home. I love Italia but I can make pizza at home. I will probably not be back again if I have a similar experience.
(3)Matt D.
When the guy who happens to be working the counter can tell you what goes in the pizza and where those ingredients come from, the history of East Nashville and the history of the building you're eating in, you'd expect the service to be way better than the food ... but you'd be wrong. Good pizza on the East side with a laid back vibe.
(4)Darren L.
Italia makes a perfectly fine pizza. Neither life changing or disappointing. It's a pizza and its affordable and its close by. All in all its a good thing. I've never actually sat in there and had a meal so I cannot speak to the service. However I can speak to the frustrating issue of calling in an order (waiting my time as suggested by whoever just took my call) only to arrive and somehow startle the staff by my arrival and request of a pizza.We stopped ordering from them for a couple of years because of the Spicolli treatment. " whoa dude... you ordered what? When... Awwww bro hold on and let me check......" That being said we decided to give them another shot recently as our go to Pizza ( Little Italy) place was closed. i reluctantly called in my order , arrived knowing I'd be waiting another half hour..... I was blown away when my pizza was ready and waiting on me. Bravo for that!! I've had the same experience twice now. Good job Italia. Never can one have enough pizza options.
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