Savelli's Italian Restaurant

I've been to this restaurant several times and have found the food and atmosphere consistently great. Service is as quick and efficient as a small restaurant can be. I admit I always get the manicotti, and a salad, but we shared a pizza there once, very nice. The BYOB policy is a real reason to come back, especially with friends. I personally have found the food to be fresh, I can imagine an Itallian restaurant goes through a lot of cheese, so the review below looks a little misinformed. Perhaps someone just wanted free food? Or doesn't like the aroma of real cheese. Maybe they should have brought there own. Thanks to the everyone who makes this local gem possible. See you soon. Oh yeah, Zinfandel goes with with Italian dishes. Pros: Great food, great prices with BYOB, quick staff doesn't waste time Cons: Not for people who don't know good food, not for whiners more

Savelli's has been one of our favorites for Italian food, but most recently we were very disappointed in the food quality and service. Our orders arrived at different times; the parmesan cheese on the table was spoiled (resulting in 3 meals having to be remade); the ricotta cheese in the shells was spoiled (on the second go round with my meal); our server was unattentive and didn't even offer an apology after taking our meals away to be remade. We have yet to get any type of response or accommodation from the restaurant for the unsatisfactory food quality and poor service. I don't think we will be returning. Pros: Very cozy and quaint Cons: Poor food quality and poor service more

Savelli's has been one of our favorites for Italian food, but most recently we were very disappointed in the food quality and service. Our orders arrived at different times; the parmesan cheese on the table was spoiled (resulting in 3 meals having to be remade); the ricotta cheese in the shells was spoiled (on the second go round with my meal); our server was unattentive and didn't even offer an apology after taking our meals away to be remade. We have yet to get any type of response or accommodation from the restaurant for the unsatisfactory food quality and poor service. I don't think we will be returning. Pros: Very cozy and quaint Cons: Poor food quality and poor service more

To those of you who aren't familiar with Savelli's are clearly missing out. Great authentic Italian food is far and few between in the South, let alone in Knoxville. This place is great. Great for bringing a bottle of wine (or jack, whatever your preference is per se) , a romantic first date (c'mon, all of us local knoxvillians all know at least one couple who have popped the big question here) , great for bringing in the whole family after a football game(go vols!!) or just dining solo. The servers are all family and super sweet. It seems so incredible that the whole family willbe working at the same time. Besides that, the food is delicious! I have tried a plethora of dishes and have enjoyed each and every meal. As for the brng your own wine- YES!!!! Who would want to spend a billion dollars on a a mediocre bottle of wine?! It is a nice addition given there is only a$2.50 cork charge compared to the $15+ charge elsewhere. All said- this place is great, amazing quality food which ultimately is the reason why it has been in Ktown for almost 20 years!!! Obviously they are doing something right!! Pros: food, service Cons: parking- But worth iT! more

To those of you who aren't familiar with Savelli's are clearly missing out. Great authentic Italian food is far and few between in the South, let alone in Knoxville. This place is great. Great for bringing a bottle of wine (or jack, whatever your preference is per se) , a romantic first date (c'mon, all of us local knoxvillians all know at least one couple who have popped the big question here) , great for bringing in the whole family after a football game(go vols!!) or just dining solo. The servers are all family and super sweet. It seems so incredible that the whole family willbe working at the same time. Besides that, the food is delicious! I have tried a plethora of dishes and have enjoyed each and every meal. As for the brng your own wine- YES!!!! Who would want to spend a billion dollars on a a mediocre bottle of wine?! It is a nice addition given there is only a$2.50 cork charge compared to the $15+ charge elsewhere. All said- this place is great, amazing quality food which ultimately is the reason why it has been in Ktown for almost 20 years!!! Obviously they are doing something right!! Pros: food, service Cons: parking- But worth iT! more

Savelli's refreshing & authentic, Italian restaurant. The menu's surprisingly varied, given its size. From salads (try the house dressing!) to main dishes, desserts, & coffee, all I've had are splendid, sans 1 dish- chicken with capers. The chef will benefit from learning with capers less is more & more is far too much! That dish aside, don't hesitate to ask for a variety of pastas; they're happy to accommodate. Pros: Food - house dressing, fresh warm bread, portion size, local and not a chain Cons: Size of dining area, no wine list, crowded, parking more

Savelli's refreshing & authentic, Italian restaurant. The menu's surprisingly varied, given its size. From salads (try the house dressing!) to main dishes, desserts, & coffee, all I've had are splendid, sans 1 dish- chicken with capers. The chef will benefit from learning with capers less is more & more is far too much! That dish aside, don't hesitate to ask for a variety of pastas; they're happy to accommodate. The pasta's cooked to perfection; the vegetables are fresh; the sauces varied and homemade. You can get salad to pizza to calzone (say doggy bag) to shrimp fettuccine or chicken Parmesan, & be assured you'll leave satisfied. If you want fresh ground cheese, ask & they'll bring it; if not, dry powdery Parmesan is on all tables. If you enjoy a fine wine with an Italian (and who doesn't?!) BYOB. All restaurants have drawbacks-Savelli's is no exception-location, parking, size, & no wine-3 minor & 1 major; but the meal-it's worth it. Some say location, location, location; I'd agree; yet, Savelli's off the beaten path has no trouble drawing crowds. Dining room size makes it crowded & easy to overhear the next table. Expect a difficult time with large parties, wheelchair, using a walker, or cane. Parking's almost non-existent. Wines (lack of) is the biggest drawback. With such outstanding meals they should have a wine list, & not expect diners to BYOB. The most important thing about a restaurant is the food & Savelli's food's of the highest-quality, so I have no qualms in giving the restaurant 5 stars & just hope they'll lease a larger place with more parking & start a wine list. About the reviewer: I refuse to write a review on an establishment with less than 6 meals-not all my own, but all I can try. I've had meals varying from $1000 per plate to $2.99 early bird specials. I've worked in the field for many years & expect a certain level of service, even at a hole-in -the-wall. I've written reviews for a small New England paper & dine in family to up-scale. Pros: Food - house dressing, fresh warm bread, portion size, local and not a chain Cons: Size of dining area, no wine list, crowded, parking more

CUTE LITTLE QUAINT ITALIAN PLACE JUST OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN KNOXVILLE...ONE OF THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTS I HAVE EVER BEEN TO!! THE PLACE IS FAMILY OWNED AND IT'S GUARANTEED THAT ONE OF CHEF LIZ SAVELLI'S DAUGHTERS WILL WAIT ON YOU...BRING YOUR OWN WINE AND PLAN ON HAVING A GREAT MEAL AND OVERALL EXPERIENCE...WAYYYY BETTER THAN ANY OTHER ITALIAN IN KNOXVILLE!! DON'T FORGET TO TRY THE HOMEMADE TIRAMISU AND ASK ABOUT THE ""LOVE ROOM""!! Pros: AMBIENCE,BYOW,CUTE SERVERS,INTIMATE Cons: MAKE RESERVATIONS ON WEEKENDS!!!IT TENDS TO FILL UP FAST! more

CUTE LITTLE QUAINT ITALIAN PLACE JUST OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN KNOXVILLE...ONE OF THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTS I HAVE EVER BEEN TO!! THE PLACE IS FAMILY OWNED AND IT'S GUARANTEED THAT ONE OF CHEF LIZ SAVELLI'S DAUGHTERS WILL WAIT ON YOU...BRING YOUR OWN WINE AND PLAN ON HAVING A GREAT MEAL AND OVERALL EXPERIENCE...WAYYYY BETTER THAN ANY OTHER ITALIAN IN KNOXVILLE!! DON'T FORGET TO TRY THE HOMEMADE TIRAMISU AND ASK ABOUT THE "LOVE ROOM"!! Pros: AMBIENCE,BYOW,CUTE SERVERS,INTIMATE Cons: MAKE RESERVATIONS ON WEEKENDS!!!IT TENDS TO FILL UP FAST! more

You can tell a bad restaurant on one visit but a good one requires several visits to determine whether their quality is consistent. I've had the eggplant, lasagna, pasta sampler, sauasage and pepper, manicotti and capellini and all were good to excellent. The sauce is rich and thick, the ricotta cheese fresh and smooth, both the sausage and the meatballs are savory. Bring a bottle of good chianti and enjoy. The place is small. It can be pretty crowded on weekends. Having grown up in Northern New Jersey, I think I know good italian food when I taste it. It reminds me of home and that's good!! Pros: Manicotti, sausage more

You can tell a bad restaurant on one visit but a good one requires several visits to determine whether their quality is consistent. I've had the eggplant, lasagna, pasta sampler, sauasage and pepper, manicotti and capellini and all were good to excellent. The sauce is rich and thick, the ricotta cheese fresh and smooth, both the sausage and the meatballs are savory. Bring a bottle of good chianti and enjoy. The place is small. It can be pretty crowded on weekends. Having grown up in Northern New Jersey, I think I know good italian food when I taste it. It reminds me of home and that's good!! Pros: Manicotti, sausage more

A wonderful little family-run Italian restaurant. I live in Knoxville and highly recommend over any chain Italian restaurant. Reasonably priced and BYO wine. Pros: BYO wine more

A wonderful little family-run Italian restaurant. I live in Knoxville and highly recommend over any chain Italian restaurant. Reasonably priced and BYO wine. Pros: BYO wine more