Knoxville: Downtown Food Tour with Tastings and Guide
Discover the flavors of Knoxville on a guided food tour. Enjoy tastings at local restaurants, learn about the city's history, and explore the neighborhoods of Market S...
What to order at Emilia
- Must order
- Whichever pasta the kitchen is rolling that night, plus a hand-pulled mozzarella plate to share.
- Signature dishes
- Handmade pasta, Hand-pulled mozzarella
- Editor tip
- OpenTable opens about three weeks out; Tuesday to Thursday dinners turn faster than weekend Saturdays.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$
Neighborhoodmarket-square
HoursTue-Sun 17:00-22:00; closed Mon
Phone+1 865 313 2472
ChefMatt Gallaher
Last verified
Signature dishes: Handmade pasta, Hand-pulled mozzarella
Must order: Whichever pasta the kitchen is rolling that night, plus a hand-pulled mozzarella plate to share.
Tip: OpenTable opens about three weeks out; Tuesday to Thursday dinners turn faster than weekend Saturdays.
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Order: Steak frites at dinner or a Saturday jazz-brunch plate with the daily happy-hour pour.
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Signature: Pre-theater menu, Tuesday live jazz
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