Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria – Italian
Nestled in a charming village setting, this inviting tavern wraps guests in the comforting aroma of stone-baked crusts and simmering savory soups. The kitchen balances hearty comfort with vibrant, fresh ingredients, offering everything from the eclectic, topping-heavy "Mess" to garden-fresh salads and rustic platters designed for sharing. It is a soulful gathering spot where friends linger over warm loaves of house bread and wholesome bowls of greens and beans, celebrating the simple joy of a well-crafted meal in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere.
7275 South Main Street, Helen 30545 http://villagetavernpizza.com/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: 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, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a long-standing destination for thin-crust pizza, guests have traditionally frequented this spot for its light, crispy dough and classic toppings like savory mushrooms. Standout dishes include the
Menu
Starters
- Just Bread - $4: House focaccia with herb infused oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hippie - $6: House made roasted garlic hummus, hearth roasted-chilled eggplant, house focaccia, sesame crackers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $6: Garlic butter, oregano, shredded mozzarella, charred roma sauce, house marinated peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $9: Fresh mozzarella, local tomato, fresh basil, herb oil, balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mess - $7: Paulie's meatballs baked with ricotta and mozzarella, charred roma tomato sauce, house focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tavern Platter - $12: Hummus, black olives, roasted peppers, roasted garlic, marinated peppers, Genoa salami, cappicola, provolone, fresh mozzarella, house focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greens & Beans - $7: Stewed greens, onions, garlic, bacon, Cannellini beans, chicken broth, house focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup and Salads
- Soup (Bowl) - $7: Served with house focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup (Cup) - $3.5: Served with house focaccia Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Bacon Salad - $10: Baby spinach, bacon, red onions, pickled eggs, pickled beets, croutons, provolone cheese, warm bacon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $9: Iceberg & romaine lettuce, celery, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Romaine lettuce, croutons, house made caesar dressing, anchovies, shaved parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aldo Salad - $11: Romaine & Iceberg lettuce, red onion, Genoa salami, prosciutto, provolone cheese, black olives, roasted peppers, pickled egg, anchovies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $10: Romaine & Iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes, black olives, red onions, cucumbers, feta cheese, anchovies, oregano vinaigrette Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Pizzas
- The Junker - $15: House tomato sauce, roasted sweet peppers, roasted onions, sausage, pepperoni, black olives, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Carnivore - $15: House tomato sauce, sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, hot cappicola ham, basil, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Popeye - $15: Herb oil base, sauteed garlic spinach, roasted garlic, ricotta, mozarella, shaved parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Cheese - $15: Herb oil base, ricotta, mozzarella, shaved parmesan, roasted garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Sweet Green - $15: Fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, pine nut pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Holy Cow - $15: Herb oil base, fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, roasted onions, roasted garlic, roast beef Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Spicy Piglet - $15: Charred Roma tomato sauce, cappicola ham, thick-cut bacon, roasted onions, pickled jalapeños, mozzarella, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Tree Hugger - $15: House tomato sauce, roasted onions, sweet roasted peppers, roasted eggplant, portobello mushrooms, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Kickin Chicken - $15: Charred Roma tomato sauce, oven roasted chicken breast, roasted sweet peppers & onions, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Greek Pizza - $15: House tomato sauce, anchovies, black olives, feta cheese, mozzarella, dried oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Pimento Cheese Pizza - $15: Pimento cheese, hot cappicola ham, mozzarella, bread crumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Taverita - $15: Charred Roma tomato sauce, tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Hoagies, Cosmos and Paninis
- Gobbler - $14: Smoked turkey breast & choice of cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hammer - $14: Sweet lightly smoked Tavern ham Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $14: House made tuna salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Sandwich - $20: House roasted top round Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tavern Combo - $20: Ham, turkey breast & roasted beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nadine's Pimento Sandwich - $18: Nadine Wardenga's world famous pimento cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandpa Frank - $18: Prosciutto, Genoa salami, cappicola Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mamma's Grilled Cheese - $14: Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil & herb infused oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautee-Nacoochee - $18: Roasted eggplant, peppers & portabello, wilted spinach, basil pesto & provolone cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yonah Cuban - $14: Tavern ham, sliced house roasted pork, provolone cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paulie's Meatball Parmesan - $14: Paulie's famous meatballs, charred roma tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken Parmesan - $14: Roasted pulled chicken breast, shredded mozzarella & charred roma tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage & Peppers Sandwich - $14: Roasted Italian sausage, shredded mozzarella, roasted peppers & charred roma tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Boss - $30: Prosciutto, Genoa salami, cappicola, Tavern ham, turkey breast, roast beef, provolone, roasted peppers, red onion, tomato, fresh basil, whole grain mustard, garlic mayo, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, house focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Chapel Down Brut Rose - $47.95: Champagne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chandon Brut Imperial - $46.95: Champagne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Meantime Pilsner - $4.45: Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Camden Hells Lager - $5.95: Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Wyld Wood Apple Cider - $5.5: Cider Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gascogne Blanc - $20.95: White Wine, Cuvee Jean Paul, 2013 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Alpha Zeta Chardonnay - $36.95: White Wine, Veneto, 2011 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon - $29.95: Red Wine, South Africa, 2011 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Malbec Montes Classic - $35.95: Red Wine, Mendoza, 2012 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Well Bloody Mary - $5: Cocktail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb
Add-ons
- Add Roasted Garlic - $1: Extra topping for bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Extra Dressing - $1: For sandwiches or salads
Frequently Asked Questions about Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- This inviting tavern offers a soulful, casual atmosphere in a charming village setting where guests enjoy stone-baked pizzas and rustic platters.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews express significant dissatisfaction with the restaurant, resulting in a 1.0/5 rating despite its reputation for thin-crust pizza.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers celebrate the long-standing destination for its thin-crust pizza featuring light, crispy dough and classic toppings like savory mushrooms.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring stone-baked thin-crust pizzas, fresh salads, and rustic platters.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features diverse Italian options including stone-baked pizzas like The Mess, various salads, rustic platters, and extensive dietary-specific dishes.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include thin-crust pizzas, the topping-heavy "Mess," Greens & Beans, the Aldo Salad, and house-made bread.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this budget-friendly tavern by sharing thin-crust pizzas, warm house bread, and rustic platters in its charming village setting.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 1.0/5 rating, customers express extreme dissatisfaction despite the restaurant's reputation for thin-crust pizza and light, crispy dough.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly Italian tavern is a soulful gathering spot featuring shareable rustic platters and thin-crust pizzas suitable for families.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) tavern offers a casual, inviting atmosphere where guests linger over stone-baked pizzas and rustic sharing platters.
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