This trendy Knoxville pizza joint was named one of Yelp's top 20 in America
Before we dive into the Knoxville pizza place that was named among the best on the continent, want to take a guess?
Yelp reviewers have a lot to say about many things, and arguing about the best pizza spots in America and Canada brought up some heated debate. There's tough competition, especially because the online reviewing site factored in all types of pizzas in its latest list. That means Chicago deep dish went up against crispy Napoleon-style pies and Detroit-style squares went up against giant NYC slices.
When all the pizza was tasted and ranked, a Knoxville restaurant made cut among the Top 20 spots in the U.S. and Canada: A Dopo Sourdough Pizza.
With A Dopo coming in at No. 19 on the list, Yelp reviewers loved its focus on local ingredients and slightly charred wood-fired individual pizzas.
"Choose from their classic red and white sauces, and don’t miss out on their freshly made mozzarella," Yelp recommended.
What's on A Dopo's menu?
The restaurant offers 10 base pizzas with optional extras like house-made njuda sausage, white truffle oil and local honey.
There's a solid Italian wine list, local beers on tap, a few starters like mushroom pate and can't-miss house-made gelato.
Where is A Dopo located?
The location at 516 Williams St. is just north of the Old City and is walkable from downtown.
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Who else made the list?
A Dopo was the only Tennessee restaurant listed among the favorites. The next-closest sites that made the Top 20 list are Geno D's Pizza in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Toni’s Detroit Style Pizza in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Here's how Yelp says it compiled its 2023 list. First, it sorted out businesses in the pizza category. and then ranked the best by total volume of reviews and each site's user ranking.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: A Dopo Sourdough Pizza in Knoxville named to Yelp's top pizza spots
