There’s one thing that’s always true in life no matter your age: nothing beats a pizza party! Good thing Gatlinburg is home to plenty of delicious pizza restaurants that you don’t want to miss out on! No matter the occasion, we know you’ll have a great time visiting with your closest friends and family. Here are 5 Gatlinburg pizza places to visit for your next vacation:

1. Big Daddy’s Pizzeria

Fresh ingredients and hand-crafted dough are turned into world-class pizza at Big Daddy’s Pizzeria! Big Daddy’s uses a 550-degree, wood-fire flame, one-of-a-kind brick oven to perfectly cook each pie. The restaurant’s own “pizzeoli” makes a homemade dough that’s then covered with homemade sauce and the highest-quality ingredients. The result is a classic Neapolitan style pizza with a delicious, crispy crust.

2. Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria does up New York style Italian eats the right way and has since 1976. The hearty, comforting flavors from authentic roots here at this Gatlinburg pizza place keep guests coming back time and time again. These New York style thin crust pizzas are cooked to the perfect crisp with plenty of great taste. The Best Deluxe Pizza, featuring pepperoni, beef, sausage, onions, green peppers, red peppers, mushrooms and black olives, is a fan favorite worth a try!

3. Ski Mountain Pizza

Ski Mountain Pizza serves up some delicious pizza that your team is sure to love! Located in a rustic historic building on Ski Mountain Road, Ski Mountain Pizza offers pizza, calzones, strombolis, wings, subs, pasta and desserts, so each and every member of your team is sure to find something they’ll enjoy. You’ll find a large selection of pizzas, or, for the pickiest eaters, you can build your own. Make sure to check out the pineapple upside down cake, lava cake or cheesecake for a great finale to your meal!

4. Mellow Mushroom

We wouldn’t suggest a chain unless we know it’s consistently great like Mellow Mushroom! Located across the street from the Gatlinburg Convention Center and adjacent to the Gatlinburg Space Needle, Mellow Mushroom has become a trusted place for Gatlinburg pizza for both visitors and natives. Homemade crusts and stone-baked pizzas tend to be unique in style and taste here at Mellow Mushroom. For the team parents, Mellow Mushroom offers 29 draft beers, plus some tasty cocktail options.

5. Taste of Italy

The name tells you everything you need to know. If you’re looking for authentic pizza just like the home country makes, Taste of Italy is the place to be. The pizzas here are baked to perfection and piled high with the tastiest and freshest toppings. Plus, there’s all of your traditional Italian dishes on the menu for folks on your team who may not be pizza lovers. You’re gonna love the size of the pizzas and portions at Taste of Italy.

Make sure to stop by one of these awesome Gatlinburg pizza places for your next vacation in the Smokies. You’re sure to have a blast with the whole crew! Looking for more delicious restaurants with pizza and more near our cabins? Take a look at some of our favorite Italian restaurants in Pigeon Forge!