Little Italy East: Fresh, house-made Italian favorites and crowd-pleasing pizzas in Memphis.
Little Italy East in Memphis offers pizza and Italian dishes rooted in house-made ingredients and fresh flavors. Customers praise the Deluxe pizza, fried zucchini, and a chicken Parmesan with a house-made sauce, plus house-made salad dressings and cannolis. The menu features pizza by the slice or 12- and 18-inch pies, with friendly service and a clean dining room.
6300 Poplar Ave #113, Memphis, TN 38119, USA
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Hand-tossed pizzas available by the slice or in 12-inch and 18-inch sizes, with fresh toppings and house-made sauce.
Authentic Italian pastas like gnocchi and bolognese, served with salad and garlic bread, all made from scratch.
Starters such as fried calamari and zucchini, plus desserts like tiramisu and cannolis for a sweet finish.
Enjoy a cozy meal in our restaurant with Italian decor or order to-go for convenience at home.
A welcoming environment ideal for family lunches and dinners, with options for all ages and tastes.
Overall rating
monica beckmann
I called in a to go order. I ordered a parmigiano pizza and a slice of tiramisu. The pizza is listed on menu for 7.25. I pick up food and was charged 16.99 for pizza. Tirimisu was soggy, mushy and the entire bottom layer was liquid. 1st time eating from here, will not be back.
Hollywood D
The foremost attribute that defines Little Italy East Italian Restaurant is its unwavering commitment to quality. Every element of the dining experience emphasizes house-made ingredients and exceptional freshness, resulting in dishes that are truly delectable. The fried zucchini appetizer merits a perfect score for its excellence. Prepared with freshly cut vegetables and fried to an ideal crispness, it is complemented by a light mustard-based dipping sauce that enhances the natural buttery flavors without overpowering them. The house salad exemplifies freshness, featuring crisp and crunchy greens. The accompanying Italian dressing, crafted in-house, delivers a vibrant zest and depth of flavor that elevates the entire starter. The chicken Parmesan stands out as an extraordinary entrée—the finest I have encountered. It features a house-made sauce that is richly flavorful and impeccably balanced, paired with tender fresh chicken that is lightly breaded and fried to perfection. The accompanying pasta appears to be house-made, offering an authentic taste that authentically captures Italian tradition. The meal is thoughtfully completed with freshly baked garlic bread, ideal for savoring with the exquisite marinara sauce. To conclude the experience, the cannolis rank among the best available, rivaling or surpassing those found in renowned establishments in New York City or Boston. I am thoroughly impressed and intend to return frequently. This establishment represents top-tier dining at an exceptional value, and I highly recommend it without reservation.
Mike
I'm from out of town I was looking for a good pizza place and this one definitely fit the bill. They have a great selection on the menu and the Deluxe pizza was amazing. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was very clean. I would definitely recommend!
PiZzA EmiNeMz
Had lunch here recently with family. We ordered several items which included different pastas, some calamari and some pizza. The calamari were thicker and slightly fishy to me. Ive definitely had better ones at other places, but these weren't bad. The bolognese was very good and the sauces are all housemade. The gnocchi with pesto could have used more salt for my taste and was very oily for me. The pastas come with a salad and bread as well. The salads are good, normal salads and the bread is good especially for dipping in pasta sauce. The pizza was the best thing about our visit though. You can get them by the slice or in 12 inch or 18 inch which are super big. Highly recommend the pizzas
Drew barksdale
Popped in here on a whim for lunch. Now I desperately wish I had been more hungry to try more things! Loved practically all the elements of this place. Food was great. Roman catholic art on the walls. Diverse selection of wine. Italian soccer on TV with Italian broadcasters. Did my heart good. Can't wait to come back and try more delicious dishes.
