Viola's Pizza Company

Alright so… when I read some of the raving reviews from this place, I thought many reviews were… a bit dramatic? Over the top? Extra?

Well… let me tell you… PUT this review in that category because it’s literally the best pizza I have ever had. Literally. In a town of 100 people…hosts the best pizza place I’ve ever been blessed to try!

Diners, drive-ins, and dives really needs to go here and film and put Viola’s pizza on the map because America is missing out!!!

Food:
We got the strolling Jim pizza w/out cheese (dairy restrictions) and holy Macintosh, people… LITERALLY SO GOOD! The perfect combination of sweet and salty and spicy. Like, what?! The dough! My husband and I couldn’t understand it! Thin, but pillowy, but thick in the crust?! Their homemade marinara is so incredibly tasty. I would recommend the strolling Jim!!
We also got the garlic knots and wings. I thought to myself, “I’m just gonna go all out on this food cause who knows the next time I’m going to be back in Viola, TN.” After eating this food? I’m making that two our trip for it! Believe me!
The garlic knots were so pillowy but crunchy and the perfect amount of garlic! The wings were falling off the bone. Their wing sauce was spicy but you just wanted to keep going despite your tongue burning. That good!!

Owners:
A family- run pizza place owned by the sweetest family! Truly some of the kindest people we have ever met. So hospitable and helpful!

The only thing I’m bummed about is that my husband woke me up out of my slumber last night to see if I wanted any leftovers at that moment and I said “no” thinking I would have some for breakfast… y’all this man ate it all! He said it was SO GOOD cold!!!

If we didn't live 45 minutes away, we'd visit on a weekly basis! Rest assured, if you live that far (or even farther!) this tiny spot is worth every mile in a BIG way! You are welcomed warmly from the moment you walk in by the owner and you place your order at the register. He and his daughter run the front of the house and have a wonderfully efficient system that eliminates the need for waiters/waitresses. They are so friendly, helpful, and truly interested in making sure orders are perfect and enjoyed by all.

We came in yesterday with friends for their first time, so we ordered a number of things so they could try them all. Garlic knots were excellent: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and not drowned in garlic butter (like the chain restaurants tend to do!) Buffalo wings were the perfect level of heat and the meat fell right off the bones. We tried two of their seasonal pizzas, the Strollin Jim which was loaded with meat and delicious fresh basil and the Mexican Street Corn pizza which was perfectly created with all the right flavors... it was my favorite of the night! We also got a standard cheese pizza because their cheese is so flavorful it deserves to be appreciated on its own.

Finished it all off with a few scoops of their delicious ice cream... our group tried the blueberry cheesecake, blackberry, and caramel shipwreck -- you cannot go wrong with any of those!!

Take a drive and don't miss this yummy little gem in a charming little town!

I finally got to try this place out. We bought the Viola Special. Let me just say, OMG!!!! Best pizza I have ever had any where in Tennessee. Every ingredient tadted so fresh and the crust was amazing.

The owners were absolutely precious. So nice and welcoming. If you love pizza m, it's definitely worth the drive. We will definitely go back. 🍕🍕🍕🍕

It's unusual for me to find myself at a loss for words when it comes to a restaurant, but I had to give myself time to think of words to really do this place justice.
There really aren't words to cover it. I have not had pizza like this ever in my life. The crust is this perfect, pillowy bed that's just the right level of chewy to support all of the amazing fresh toppings they provide it with. We got a half ham and pineapple and half cheese, which my kids and their friends inhaled, even though two of them are picky eaters. We also got a Strolling Jim pizza, and this pizza was a whole other level of amazing. The flavors melded so perfectly, the hot honey sauce ties everything together beautifully, and look at it - it's seriously a work of art. When is pizza this beautiful?! Well, apparently when you go to Viola's Pizza Co. The portions of toppings to cheese to sauce are absolutely perfect without needjng to request adjustments, which is thrilling, as so many places drown their pizza in sauce. As much in this restaurant as possible is made in house, and in today's world, that's a huge deal.
We also got garlic knots and wings, and man, I tell you, between all that I had on my plate, the wonderful conversation with the owner, the cleanliness of the entire place, and the quick service, I could have died happy right there. We were welcomed and fed like family. I can't wait to eat there again! We did not get to have dessert, we had all gorged ourselves on pizza, wings, and garlic knots, but they have a selection that almost makes me regret not leaving room for something sweet. I'll have to do that the next time we go!

We eat regularly, I describe it as not just the best pizza in the area, but some of the best pizza I've had anywhere. The crust of pizza makes or breaks it, and in this case definitely makes it, but the toppings are no slouch either.
We've yet to have a pizza/garlic knot/cinnamon roll/etc that wasn't thoroughly enjoyed by all. Our usual suspects, however, are the Bianca, the Loaded Pepperoni, and always the Ginny (w/ cupping pepperoni).
We've tried nearly all of the seasonal/monthly/weekly specials and they've all been loved, even by the kiddos.
Brian, Sara, and their growing family are so kind and gracious towards anyone who walks through the doors, and we love every chance we get to visit.

We ate here for the very first time today. Needless to say I was very impressed. It was prepared in a timely manner. Hot and fresh. The ranch is for sure something special. Garlic knots to die for. It takes your pizza experience to a whole new level. The atmosphere was very friendly. We were greeted with all smiles from the staff. And the owner took his time to explain the menu to us. Very clean and well established for sure. We will be back again in the near future.

Lovely staff, quick service, and great food! First time coming here and can't wait to come back. We had a scoop of espresso and blueberry ice cream from the sunrise dairy farm while we waited for our Margherita Pizza, and it was by far the best ice cream i have ever had! So creamy and just over all fresh and delicious.

Fantastic pizza! Really nice people! We moved to McMinnville recently and we were doubtful that we'd find a decent pizza close by. So very glad to say that we were really wrong. Viola's has THE BEST CRUST and MOST DELICIOUS SAUCE!! The whole experience was a delight, including the owner and his daughter. You gotta check it out! It's worth a drive, if you aren't close. The pizza is great re-heated the next day too. (I see another review that says it's great cold; I believe it) Thanks Viola's for serving up the best pizza we've had!

Best pizza we have ever eaten! Garden fresh tomatoes, basil from the back and fresh local cheese! And at every moment we felt like they were glad to have us there! Don't skip the garlic knots, dessert or fresh milk! This place is a rare find!!!

A good pizza with fresh down the road home grown vegetables. The pizza was good but expensive. They also need to update their pricing on the website because its definitely not right. $ 61 for 2... 16 inch pies.

How could you not love this place?!

Small, family owned business in a tiny, tiny town.

The pizza is amazing, but the garlic rolls are really something I’d go back for.

Really a special place when you come from a big city. For sure would recommend and return!

I recommend the Strolling Jim or other specialty pizza. Build-your-own Ala carte toppings are expensive in comparison. The owner and his daughter deliver fantastic service.

They've made many smart business and sustainable decisions, like serving the pizza already in the box and utilizing ingredients found in their pizzas for salads. I found the lack of a formal server and serve- yourself soda fountain welcoming.

Viola’s Pizza Company…How do you write a review for a restaurant that has the best quality, taste, and customer service? I don’t know…you just need to try it for yourself! Easily 5-stars.

But seriously, if your a foodie and you like pizza joints…but you haven’t eaten here….I question your depth and willingness to seek out the best food around! I’d give it 6 stars if possible… come check it out!! It’s worth the drive and the wait.

What a nice place! Loved the decor, cleanliness, comfortable seating, such friendly hospitality and of course the pizza was fresh and delicious. We can also couch for the delicious garlic knots and marinara sauce and the buffalo wings. Enjoyed looking through all their local goods being sold from fresh milk to local farm meats. The owner was so pleasant to talk with and made us feel welcomed. We live two hours away but would definitely come back for a visit!

I didn't expect to find one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten in such a small town. The garlic knots were delicious, pizza was cooked to perfection and the ice cream was wonderful. The owners know how to treat people, you feel like you belong the moment you walk in. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I were impressed before we even got our food. Such friendly, kind service as soon as you walk in the door. Garlic knots are a must try! We had the “tractor pull” pizza (all meat). Everything was delicious!

Great pizza 🍕 Viola is a fine place and Viola Pizza Company makes it better. We takeout and to it home to the dacha to enjoy with vino.

Excellent pizza, fantastic staff, handsome space. Offering a menu able to please vegetarians and omnivores alike, as well as locally sourced grocery staples. Cheers to family owned businesses keeping historic downtowns alive!

If you are glamping/camping in the area be sure to check this place out! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was even better!

I'm not even sure where to start. This is the best place we have had pizza in a long time, that's saying alot since we love pizza. The ingredients were fresh and perfect. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful. Don't let the picture fool you, its even better in person.