The Ultimate Pizza Journey Through Nashville Makes For One Delicious Adventure

Pizza is a nostalgic food here in the United States, a simple slice can conjure up memories of birthday parties and sports games, and simple Saturday nights with a beer in hand. Here in Nashville, there are quite a few fantastic parlors and restaurants that serve up a solid slice, and we’ve highlighted a handful of local favorites. From kid-friendly restaurants to the perfect date night, this pizza journey will provide inspiration for every side of the spectrum.

Here’s the perfect pizza plan! You can access our Nashville pizza road trip map right here, folks.

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As you can see we will mainly spend time in the heart of Nashville, and will venture just outside the city for a great slice in Goodlettsville.

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Pitchfork Pizza Parlor - Facebook

Pitchfork Pizza Parlor is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and offers dine-in, delivery, and curbside pick-up for hungry diners. The restaurant is known for serving crispy pizzas from an oak wood-fired oven that reaches temperatures of up to 900 degrees. Visitors rave about the tangy, delicious sauce and the fried pizza crust with pepperoni. Yum! Find more information here.

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Folk - Facebook

Folk - Facebook

Folk is the perfect place for a high-minded date night, and the pizza offerings change throughout the year in response to seasonal ingredients. You may find yourself noshing on a squash-topped pizza one day or a flavorful pasta topped with herbs the next, but Folk does have a few annual mainstays like its homemade sourdough bread or simple Margherita-inspired pizza. Find more information here.

Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza - Facebook

Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza - Facebook

This neighborhood craft brewery offers more than just a pint, friends. Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza has some of the best wood-fired pizzas in the city, and this is the kind of pizza that will put hair on your chest. Expect big pies with a hefty handful of toppings, and you can ask your server for the best beer accompaniment. There is also a rotating offering of 2 to 3 wines available by the glass. Find more information here.

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Emmy Squared Pizza - Facebook

Emmy Squared has a few locations in Nashville, including Germantown, the Gulch, and 12th Avenue South. The Detroit-style pizza eatery is one of the only offerings in the city, and you can expect a rectangular pizza with a crispy, chewy crust. The menu includes everything from a classic sausage, peppers, and mushroom pizza to a pesto-based pie. Find more information here.

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Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria - Facebook

Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria - Facebook

Slim + Husky's Pizza Beeria is a fast-casual pizza shop here in Nashville, Tennessee that was founded by local Nashville folk on the city’s north side. The hip-hop theme and nod toward R&B culture add an element of fun to a menu heavy with locally sourced ingredients and beers. You can choose to make your own pizza or choose from a tried-and-true menu, and there are even cinnamon rolls for dessert! That’s a pretty sweet twist. Find more information here.

Pastaria - Facebook

Pastaria - Facebook

Pastaria is perhaps best known for its homemade pasta and delicious hunks of warm bread, but the pizzas in this updated Italian restaurant make the restaurant a must-visit. The dining room itself is full of bright, natural light, and classic Neapolitan pizzas are wood-fired in the open kitchen. Nosh on the fennel sausage pizza, topped with delicious sausage, fontina, red onion, and tomato, or go for a classic Margherita. A tiramisu dessert is bound to round out the entire experience. Find more information here.

Nicky's Coal Fired - Facebook

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Nicky's Coal Fired - Facebook

You can find Nicky’s Coal Fired in the newly invigorated Nations neighborhood in West Nashville. The casual eatery offers homemade pasta and craft cocktails, and though there are no reservations the counter-service style makes it easy to order exactly what you want. If you’re looking for a recommendation, the Hey Paisano white pizza topped with mozzarella, capicola, red onion, and spicy honey is truly a dream. Find more information here.

This is perhaps the most delicious road trip in and around Nashville, Tennessee. Make sure you bookmark this list so you have spades of inspiration the next time you’re hit with a pizza craving!