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Tomato Head


4.0 of 5 stars 95 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Delicatessen, Pizza

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5 of 5 stars
Hoover, Alabama
30 Nov 2009

On our way to Gatlinburg, TN from Birmingham, AL we stopped in Knoxville for lunch. From looking at online reviews, the Tomato Head seemed to be the place for us. We wanted a place downtown that wasn't too "hip" for us mid-forties parents nor too "square" for our eleven year old son. Once we arrived, we knew the Tomato Head... more

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5 of 5 stars
knoxville
27 Nov 2009

Regarding a past comment: They DO indeed offer 'regular' pizzas. It definitely is not plainly written on the menu but pepperoni is an offered topping that you can get by itself. But with a choice of choosing from 45 different toppings (which is highly unsual to find), why would you go with just pepperoni? If you are vegan or vegetarian,... more

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5 of 5 stars
knoxville, tenn
17 Nov 2009

Unusual and beautifully crafted menu, heavy on vegetarian specialties. The burritos are really terrific. For a non-veggie dish, though, try the hot Oh Boy! sandwich, a truly sublime combination of tastes. Save room for the home-made lemon pie. The owners are local, and many of the servers are musicians and students, so eating here supports the local economy. more

The best.
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5 of 5 stars
Knoxville
15 Nov 2009

This is the best place in town. Funky menu. Not a chain. Moderatly priced and great service. more

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4 of 5 stars
Memphis
13 Oct 2009

We just dropped in for a light lunch. Plenty of options, lots of healthy choices. We sat outside, which was nice (it was very hot inside!). Nice location. Good value. more

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, GA
7 Oct 2009

Tomato Heads - a bit eccentric, but the build your own pizza is great. The rest of the menu is tempting, but so far we have not been able to skip the pizza. They also have a good selection of draft beers and wines. But whatever you do, don't miss the desserts - cookies, cakes or pies by the slice... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tennessee
4 Oct 2009

Love the Greek pizza and the salads! Food is eclectic, but here's the biggest downside : NOISE, NOISE, NOISE! This is NOT a place to come for a first date if you want a conversation in which you don't have to yell across the table. There are NO sound dampening mechanisms inside. But, the food is good and they partner... more

Overrated.
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3 of 5 stars
Winston-Salem, NC
7 Sep 2009

My wife and I had dinner at The Tomato Head on Market Square during our recent stay in Knoxville. We had heard good things about it and it's supposedly popular with the locals. Overall I came away pretty disappointed. The restaurant has a few tables outside on the square, and I think these would be the ideal place to sit.... more

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4 of 5 stars
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15 Aug 2009

The second-best pizza in Knoxville, very nice salads. Loud, busy and uncomfortable unless you can sit outside. more

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3 of 5 stars
Knoxville, TN
24 Jul 2009

Nothing special about this place...yet it keeps a good crowd. Authenic Italian? Not really. It seems like this place needs to be in San Fran instead of Knoxville. Food is a bit over-priced now as portions have seemed to shrink. I would recommend the cheese pizza or calzone's, everything else is...well...weird. Don't expect this place to be fine dining with... more

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Tomato Head Address

12 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
Tel: 865 637 4067 Fax: 865 637 4019
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.