Best Italian – Italian
The air at Best Italian is thick with the irresistible aroma of their legendary signature garlic rolls, golden-brown knots that arrive warm and glistening to every table. This vibrant neighborhood spot invites guests to indulge in a symphony of comforting textures, from the crunch of golden-fried ravioli and calamari to the rich, bubbling warmth of a savory artichoke bake. It is a place where the spirit of Italian-American hospitality shines through every shared plate, creating an atmosphere of effortless warmth and soulful satisfaction.
968, Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738 +18654304090 https://www.bestitalian.com/location/best-italian-elks-plaza/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Best Italian
Dairy-Free at Best Italian
Best Italian in Gatlinburg has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, Chicken Marinara and Fried Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Best Italian
Best Italian in Gatlinburg has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Best Italian
Best Italian in Gatlinburg has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cheese Ravioli, The Best Signature Garlic Rolls (Dozen) and Spaghetti Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Best Italian
Best Italian in Gatlinburg has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Marinara, Artichoke Bake and Chef Paul’s Seafood Medley. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Best Italian
Best Italian in Gatlinburg has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Buffalo Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Best Italian
Best Italian in Gatlinburg has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Buffalo Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Best Italian
Best Italian in Gatlinburg has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, Tossed Salad and Soda & Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Best Italian
Best Italian in Gatlinburg has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cheese Ravioli, The Best Signature Garlic Rolls (Dozen) and Spaghetti Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Best Italian
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Best Deluxe Pizza (10") | 11.1 g | 91.7 g |
| Antipasta Salad (Small) | 87.7 g | 87.7 g |
| Spicy Italian Pizza (10") | 0 g | 68.5 g |
| Artichoke Bake | 4 g | 66.7 g |
| Meatballs Parmigiana | 35.9 g | 63.7 g |
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Chicken Florentine | 40.5 g | 50.5 g |
| Chicken Marinara | 12.8 g | 48.9 g |
| Chef Paul’s Seafood Medley | 26.4 g | 43 g |
| Shrimp Fettuccini | 83.1 g | 39.2 g |
| Signature Calzone | 40.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Vegetable Primavera | 73 g | 26.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- The Best Signature Garlic Rolls (Half Dozen) - $5.99: Yeast rolls, olive oil, fresh chopped garlic, parmesan & romano cheeses, fresh herbs, spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Best Signature Garlic Rolls (Dozen) - $7.99: Yeast rolls, olive oil, fresh chopped garlic, parmesan & romano cheeses, fresh herbs, spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Bake - $11: Artichoke hearts, crab meat, fresh garlic, parmesan cheese, house spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $12: Fresh mozzarella cheese, seasoned breading, marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushrooms - $13: Fresh whole mushrooms, seasoned breading, honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $12: Tender breaded calamari, marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs Parmigiana - $12: Ground chuck, garlic, oregano, basil, marinara, parmesan, romano, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Ravioli - $12: Three cheese blend, Italian seasoning, Italian breadcrumbs, marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings - $14: One pound jumbo spicy hot chicken wings, celery, hot sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $12: Chicken breast strips, breading, honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Tossed Salad - $8: Mixed greens, mushrooms, green olives, Kalamata olives, red onions, tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Antipasta Salad (Small) - $11: Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, Kalamata and green olives, mushrooms, pepperoncini, tomato, mixed greens, Italian dressing
- Antipasta Salad (Large) - $15: Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, Kalamata and green olives, mushrooms, pepperoncini, tomato, mixed greens, Italian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Vegetable Primavera - $15.99: Onions, green and red peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, light marinara, linguini pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccini Alfredo - $15.99: Fettuccini pasta, butter, heavy cream, parmesan, romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Shells - $16.99: Pasta shells, ricotta cheese, marinara or meat sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Ravioli - $16.99: Jumbo ravioli, ricotta, parmesan, marinara, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manicotti - $15.99: Pasta crepes, cheese blend, marinara, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $16.99: Eggplant, egg, parmesan butter, breading, marinara, romano, mozzarella, spaghetti Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Spaghetti Marinara - $14: Spaghetti pasta, slow-simmered marinara Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Marinara with Mushrooms - $15: Spaghetti pasta, marinara, sautéed mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce - $17: Spaghetti pasta, meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $18: Spaghetti pasta, two homemade meatballs, marinara Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lasagna with Meat Sauce - $18: Lasagna pasta, ricotta, Italian herbs, meat sauce, mozzarella
- Vegetable Lasagna - $17: Pasta, ricotta, Italian herbs, spinach, marinara, mozzarella Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
Poultry
- Chicken Parmigiana - $18.99: Chicken breast, Italian bread crumbs, spaghetti, marinara, mozzarella Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Florentine - $20.99: Chicken breast, prosciutto ham, white sauce, provolone, fettuccini, spinach, garlic, herbs Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chicken Marinara - $20.99: Sliced chicken breast, onions, peppers, mushrooms, light marinara, linguini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Marsala - $21.99: Chicken breast, mushrooms, tarragon, marsala wine, spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo - $18.99: Sliced chicken breast, broccoli, alfredo sauce, fettuccini
Seafood
- Chef Paul’s Seafood Medley - $27.99: Sea scallops, Gulf shrimp, hard shell clams, garlic, white wine, Italian spices, clam juice, linguini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Fettuccini - $22.99: Fettuccini, Gulf shrimp, Italian herbs, cream sauce, parmesan, romano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Marinara - $22.99: Gulf shrimp, onions, peppers, mushrooms, light marinara, linguini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Soy Free
Pizza & Calzones
- Margarita Pizza (10") - $13.99: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fire roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil Dietary tags: Halal
- Spicy Italian Pizza (10") - $15.99: Garlic olive oil, tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami, chili flakes, fresh basil Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- The Best Deluxe Pizza (10") - $17.99: Pepperoni, sausage, beef, onions, peppers, mushrooms, black olives
- Black Bear Pizza (10") - $16.99: Pepperoni, sliced Italian sausage, beef, ham, bacon Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Signature Calzone - $14.99: Ricotta, mozzarella, pizza dough, marinara or white sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Sides
- Extra Meatball - $2.5: Homemade meatball Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Extra Marinara or Meat Sauce - $3.5: Homemade sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Soy Free
Beverages
- Soda & Tea - $3.5: Unlimited refills Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Coffee - $3: Unlimited refills
Frequently Asked Questions about Best Italian
- Is Best Italian dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Best Italian has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, Chicken Marinara and Fried Mushrooms.
- What can I eat at Best Italian on a dairy-free diet?
- Spaghetti Marinara, Chicken Marinara and Fried Mushrooms carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Best Italian have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara and Tossed Salad.
- Is Best Italian gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Best Italian?
- The Best Deluxe Pizza (10"), at roughly 91.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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