Savelli's Italian Restaurant

Drink wise, it's a cute intimate atmosphere to sit on the second floor. The punch is a great drink to share if you have a group and you get way more serving sizes than it advertises for the price. Would definitely recommend getting a drink here!

Very very nice. Food excellent. Could have been a little, just a little bit, less salty, but still excellent. Service could have been a tad more polished, but still overall very good. We will definitely return, and bring family, plus a bottle.

I’m not really sure how they get such good ratings... my husband and I went here hoping for authentic Italian food, and it was not. We got the lobster ravioli and the Mama Savelli’s chicken and the cream sauce was so watered down, it literally tasted like a lean cuisine microwaveable meal. We unfortunately will not be going back. Also, side note- they do not serve alcohol, but allow you to bring your own wine.

I don't even like Italian and this place is amazing. Amazing food, amazing service, quiet and cozy (romantic, even) location. Get a reservation because you don't want to be waiting! (Besides, there's literally zero waiting area.) There's not too much parking, so expect to be flexible in that regard.It's BYOB for alcoholic beverages, but they do have normal non-alcoholic drinks available, including some more "Italian-style" beverages. The specials were written on the wall in two places as well as given on the nightly paper add-in, and desserts... Don't get me started. Again, not a huge dessert fan but these are divine.Do yourself a favor and make a night of this one. The only thing you'll regret is that now you know what good Italian food tastes like and nothing else will come close.

First some positives...the staff was very friendly and while they weren’t open for dine in service the atmosphere was very inviting. My husband and I had the veal Parmesan and the Savelli sampler and some calzones. Our bill was $66 (including tip) which would have been fine had there been some value to the food. I’ll start with some easy and noticeable things with our food. It was obviously microwaved at some point. The veal was chewy and bland. The sampler and my meal looked like it had been thrown across the room in its bag before it was handed to us. The Calzone was rubbery and tasteless. Their menu indicates perhaps the owners are from Brooklyn? I’ve had Italian food in Brooklyn...maybe they’re from Brooklyn, Kansas? Slightly better than Pizza Hut I’m hoping their sauce is fresh it does seem like good sauce. Maybe a restaurant that lost its way?

Portions were good, and flavor as well.Worth the visit, but missed the mark for exceptional food. The atmosphere is unique if not interesting.

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Knoxville. The food is great and the service is really good. hands down the best Italian restaurant in Knoxville. If you decide to eat here make sure to call ahead. It is a very small place with limited room inside. On some nights they will not even have room for walk-ins. The specials are always amazing and I always look forward to see what they are making that night. If you live in Knoxville area this is a must place to eat at least once. Trust me you will love it.

The food is literally the best Italian Food I have ever had. The mussels and scallops were cooked perfectly and my angle hair pasta was incredible. Dessert was the peanut butter pie. Outrageously awesome! Must go back!