Big Daddy's Pizzeria

Big Daddy's Pizzeria in Gatlinburg bakes Neapolitan-style pizza in a wood-fired brick oven on River Road, near the end of the Parkway. At about 550 degrees, a pie cooks in just a few minutes, giving it a blistered, crisp-bottomed crust. Add free parking and Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que in the same building, and it's an easy choice for a group.

The pizza

Dough is made in house and stretched to order, then topped with house-made sauces and fresh ingredients. The kitchen keeps no freezer on the premises, so everything starts fresh. Choose a specialty pie, with toppings like shaved prime rib, meatballs, or spinach and artichoke, or build your own.

Beyond pizza

Wings, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers round out the menu, so everyone at the table has something to order. Save room for cannoli on the way out. For kids, a kids pizza comes with a drink and dessert, an easy dinner at the end of a long day.

Pizza or barbecue? Both.

Big Daddy's shares 714 River Road with Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que. Turn one way for pizza and the other for barbecue, which settles the argument when half the group wants each. Free parking is on site.

Visiting

Big Daddy's is at 714 River Road, just off the Parkway near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's open daily for lunch and dinner, with later hours at the end of the week. Check current hours before a late visit. The Gatlinburg Trolley stops nearby, so you can leave the car at your cabin.

Takeout and delivery

Takeout is available, and delivery runs in limited areas. Call to see whether your cabin is in range. Pizza on the cabin deck after a long day out is hard to beat.

Other locations

Big Daddy's also has locations in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. See our Big Daddy's Pizzeria Pigeon Forge page.

Tips for your visit

Try a specialty pie — the wood-fired oven brings out the toppings.

Get the cannoli — they're worth saving room for.

Split the group — pizza at Big Daddy's, barbecue at Bennett's, same parking lot.

Order takeout — it's an easy cabin dinner.

More pizza and Italian in Gatlinburg

For New York-style pizza and pasta, try Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria, or head downtown to Mellow Mushroom. See our guide to the best pizza in Gatlinburg and all Gatlinburg restaurants.

Nearby

River Road puts you close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Mysterious Mansion, and the Sugarlands Visitor Center at the park entrance. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Daddy's Pizzeria in Gatlinburg?

At 714 River Road, in the same building as Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que.

What makes the pizza different?

It's baked in a wood-fired brick oven at about 550 degrees, with dough made in house.

Is there anything besides pizza?

Yes. Wings, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, cannoli, and a kids pizza deal.

Do they deliver?

Delivery is available in limited areas. Call to check whether your cabin is in range.

Is there parking?

Yes. Free parking is on site.

Is there a Big Daddy's in Pigeon Forge?

Yes. See our Pigeon Forge page.