At Big Daddy’s Pizzeria, they put their 550-degree wood-fired oven to the test in creating tons of imaginative pizza pies day in and day out. They don’t stop there either. Traditional appetizers, robust sandwiches, and ultra-fresh salads fill out the menu, allowing you to build your perfect meal. You don’t even have to skip the trip if you’re on a low-carb kick either because you can just go with the sausage crust instead.
To get a taste of allBig Daddy’s Pizzeria offers, you’ll need to sneak off the Parkway in Gatlinburg and head down River Road. Street parking is limited, but you can find a spot right behind the building. Once you make it inside the building, their iconic pizzeria aesthetic will put a smile on your face. As you look around, you’re sure to get a warm welcome from the staff and an invitation to grab a seat at your table of choice. You can either sidle into one of their red and white booths or grab an open table adorned with a red tablecloth.
The staff will zip right on over once you’re settled to provide the menus and grab your beverage orders if you’re ready. Their ice-cold bottled root beer is a fan favorite, but they have a wide variety of other drinks on tap, too. Get your appetizer order in right then and there as well, so the kitchen staff can start cooking your selections right away.
In the meantime, feel free to continue browsing the Daddy’s Pizzeria menu to weigh all the amazing options available to you. Expect your server to stop by at all the right moments to refill your drinks, grab your order for the main course, and just generally check how things are going. Their quality service will have you feeling right at home, although it’s their food that will have you coming back for more.
They make all their dishes with the finest ingredients, time-honored recipes, and smart cooking techniques. They make their dough from scratch each day, and then hand toss their pizza pies to order. At 14-inches for the large and 10-inches for the small, their pizzas are a little smaller than the norm, but they make up for that with their larger-than-life flavor profiles. They have all the best toppings at the ready, allowing you to create your own combinations on the fly. If you want to leave the artistry to the pros, just go with their specialty pies instead.
The most popular items at Big Daddy’s Pizzeria include:
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip
The Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip kicks off your meal with big, bold flavors in every bite. Their dip features a wonderful mix of spinach, artichoke hearts, cheese, and garlic roasted in a terra cotta dish. Then, they bring it out to the table hot and bubbly with a side of wood-fired homemade crackers.
Mamma Mia
For a taste of one of their classics, go with their Mamma Mia pizza pie. Available in 10- and 14-inch sizes, this pizza begins with marinara sauce and mozzarella-provolone blend. Over that, they add pepperoni, Italian sausage, Genoa salami, prosciutto, red onion, green peppers, mushrooms, and black olives.
The Great White
If you’d like a unique take on the pizza experience, treat yourself to The Great White. This specialty pizza gets alfredo sauce first before the provolone, mozzarella, feta, ricotta, and parmesan join the party. You can get yours on their regular thin crust in small or large – or go all out with their incredible sausage crust.
If you need a sweet treat to finish off your meal, go big and order both the Cannoli and Tropical Cheesecake at Big Daddy’s Pizzeria. The Cannoli comes topped three ways, giving you a taste of their Caramel Pretzel, Chocolate Chip, and Cookies N’ Cream creations. The Tropical Cheesecake takes pina coladas to the next level and never fails to impress even the toughest cheesecake critics.
Insider Tips:
-Want to add a touch of the pizzeria magic to your own home? Just go to the shop on their website to order your swag.
-If you have a food allergy, just let them know and the team will go above and beyond in creating your food.