Hard Knox Pizza Central Menu – Knoxville, TN

Type : Pizza restaurant

Location : Knoxville, TN

Based on 96 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Hard Knox Pizza Central 37917

Address:
2300 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917

Phone: (865) 263-2633

Website:

Hours

Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Lunch Menu (11-3pm Every Day)
Lunch Special
1 8″ Pizza, 1/2 Salad and a 16oz Drink		 $18.00
8″ The Haymaker
It’s the HAYMAKER with White Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Bacon, House made hot chicken, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Caramelized Garlic, Parmesan, EVOO and topped with house made Pineapple chutney.		 $18.00
Haymaker Lunch Special
It’s the HAYMAKER with White Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Bacon, House made hot chicken, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Caramelized Garlic, Parmesan, EVOO and topped with house made Pineapple chutney.		 $20.00
8″ Monthly Special (THE Vitello)
House-made red sauce, fresh mozzarella, topped with spicy capicola, pepperoni, bacon, fresh cherry tomatoes, onions, banana peppers, dried oregano, parmesan and finished with Frussies house made Italian dressing.		 $15.00
Monthly Lunch Special (THE Vitello)
House-made red sauce, fresh mozzarella, topped with spicy capicola, pepperoni, bacon, fresh cherry tomatoes, onions, banana peppers, dried oregano, parmesan and finished with Frussies house made Italian dressing.		 $18.00
8” Monthly Special (The Apollo)
The Apollo starts with white sauce, fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced wood-fired steak, and caramelized sweet onions, and is then topped with sriracha aioli, and fresh oregano.		 $18.00
Monthly Lunch Special (The Apollo)
The Apollo starts with white sauce, fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced wood-fired steak, and caramelized sweet onions, and is then topped with sriracha aioli, and fresh oregano.		 $20.00
8″ Barbed Wire
Locally sourced BBQ pulled pork, smoked mozzarella, applewood smoked bacon, jalapeños & topped with a bourbon reduction. No red sauce.		 $15.00
8″ The BarnStormer
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, and banana peppers. *(Coach Rick Barnes favorite pizza)		 $14.00
8″ Basilio
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, Genoa salami, kalamata olives, and an optional balsamic reduction drizzle after the oven.		 $15.00
8″ Bonecrusher
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni & sweet Italian sausage, fresh rosemary and crushed red pepper.		 $15.00
8″ The BLT
Housemade white sauce, smoked mozzarella, applewood smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. Topped with arugula tossed in garlic dijon aioli.		 $16.00
8″ Carnera
YOUR CHOICE OF: pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage OR prosciutto with housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, green peppers and red onions.		 $15.00
8″ D’Amato
Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta Blend, Baby Bella and button Mushrooms, fresh thyme, and extra virgin olive oil		 $13.00
8″ Graziano
YOUR CHOICE OF: pepperoni, sweet Italian sasauge OR prosciutto, housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella with baby bella and button mushrooms.		 $14.00
8″ Great White Hope
Housemade pesto cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, marinated cage free, non GMO chicken, hand shaved parmesan, crushed red pepper, extra virgin olive oil. (Chicken marinade contains crushed red peppers		 $15.00
8″ Hawaiian
YOUR CHOICE OF: pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage OR prosciutto with housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella and pineapple (seasoned with chili powder and lime juice).		 $16.00
8″ Iron Mike
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, baby spinach, caramelized garlic, hand shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil.		 $15.00
8″ Le Boxeur
Housemade white sauce, smoked mozzarella, Genoa salami, extra virgin olive oil, finished with garlic dijon aioli.		 $15.00
8″ La Motta
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, caramelized garlice, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh oregano.		 $13.00
8″ Marciano
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil.		 $13.00
8″ Marci-Roni
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni & basil.		 $14.00
8″ Mancini
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, pistachios, red onions, fresh rosemary, and extra virign olive oil. OPTIONAL: Balsamic reduction.		 $14.00
8″ Meathead
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, ricotta blend, mini meatballs & extra virgin olive oil.		 $15.00
8″ The One Knox KICK
Our Hand Tossed dough, white sauce, fresh Mozzarella, Bacon, Chicken, Red and Green Pepper, Red Onions, Jalapeños, drizzled with Housemade Ranch		 $15.00
8″ Pastrano
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, sweet Italian sausage, caramelized garlic, extra virgin olive oil & fresh thyme.		 $14.00
8″ Pulled Punch
Locally sourced BBQ pulled pork, fresh mozzarella, shredded cheddar cheese, red onions, and locally sourced BBQ sauce. No red sauce.		 $14.00
8″ Rocky Balboa
Housemade red sauce, provolone, sweet Italian sausage, red & green peppers, red onions, dried oregano, crushed red peppers, and extra virgin olive oil.		 $15.00
8″ Rocky Top
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, cage free, non-GMO buffalo chicken & applewood smoked bacon topped with a blue cheese dressing & Texas Pete hot sauce drizzle.		 $15.00
8″ The “Rona”
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, applewood smoked bacon, and grated parmesan		 $15.00
8″ Sweet Pea
Smoked mozzarella, prosciutto, blue cheese crumbles, and clover honey. No sauce.		 $14.00
8″ Veggie
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, baby spinach, artichoke hearts, red onions, mushrooms, sea salt & extra virgin olive oil.		 $14.00
All Day Menu
The Vitello
House-made red sauce, fresh mozzarella, topped with spicy capicola, pepperoni, bacon, fresh cherry tomatoes, onions, banana peppers, dried oregano, parmesan and finished with Frussies house made Italian dressing.		 $19.00
The Apollo
The Apollo starts with white sauce, fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced wood-fired steak, and caramelized sweet onions, and is then topped with sriracha aioli, and fresh oregano.		 $23.00
12″ Barbed Wire
Locally sourced BBQ pulled pork, smoked mozzarella, applewood smoked bacon, jalapeños & topped with a bourbon reduction. No red sauce.		 $19.00
12″ Basilio
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, Genoa salami, kalamata olives, and an optional balsamic reduction drizzle after the oven.		 $17.00
12″ Bonecrusher
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni & sweet Italian sausage, fresh rosemary and crushed red pepper.		 $18.00
12″ The BarnStormer
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, and banana peppers. *(Coach Rick Barnes favorite pizza)		 $18.00
12″ The BLT
Housemade white sauce, smoked mozzarella, applewood smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. Topped with arugula tossed in garlic dijon aioli.		 $19.00
12″ Carnera
YOUR CHOICE OF: pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage OR prosciutto with housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, green peppers and red onions.		 $17.00
12″ D’Amato
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, ricotta blend, baby bella and button mushrooms, fresh thyme and extra virgin olive oil.		 $15.00
12″ Graziano
YOUR CHOICE OF: pepperoni, sweet Italian sasauge OR prosciutto, housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella with baby bella and button mushrooms.		 $18.00
12″ Great White Hope
Housemade pesto cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, marinated cage free, non GMO chicken, hand shaved parmesan, crushed red pepper, extra virgin olive oil. (Chicken marinade contains crushed red peppers		 $18.00
12″ Hawaiian
YOUR CHOICE OF: pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage OR prosciutto with housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella and pineapple (seasoned with chili powder and lime juice).		 $19.00
12″ Iron Mike
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, baby spinach, caramelized garlic, hand shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil.		 $17.00
12″ La Motta
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, caramelized garlice, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh oregano.		 $15.00
12″ Le Boxeur
Housemade white sauce, smoked mozzarella, Genoa salami, extra virgin olive oil, finished with garlic dijon aioli.		 $17.00
12″ Mancini
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, pistachios, red onions, fresh rosemary, and extra virign olive oil. OPTIONAL: Balsamic reduction.		 $17.00
12″ Marci-Roni
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni & basil.		 $17.00
12″ Marciano
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil.		 $15.00
12″ Meathead
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, ricotta blend, mini meatballs & extra virgin olive oil.		 $18.00
12″ The One Knox KICK
Our Hand Tossed dough, white sauce, fresh Mozzarella, Bacon, Chicken, Red and Green Pepper, Red Onions, Jalapeños, drizzled with Housemade ranch		 $19.00
12″ Pastrano
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, sweet Italian sausage, caramelized garlic, extra virgin olive oil & fresh thyme.		 $18.00
12″ Pulled Punch
Locally sourced BBQ pulled pork, fresh mozzarella, shredded cheddar cheese, red onions, and locally sourced BBQ sauce. No red sauce.		 $19.00
12″ Rocky Top
Housemade white sauce, fresh mozzarella, cage free, non-GMO buffalo chicken & applewood smoked bacon topped with a blue cheese dressing & Texas Pete hot sauce drizzle.		 $19.00
12″ Rocky Balboa
Housemade red sauce, provolone, sweet Italian sausage, red & green peppers, red onions, dried oregano, crushed red peppers, and extra virgin olive oil.		 $18.00
12″ The “Rona”
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, applewood smoked bacon, and grated parmesan		 $18.00
12″ Sweet Pea
Smoked mozzarella, prosciutto, blue cheese crumbles, and clover honey. No sauce.		 $18.00
12″ Veggie
Housemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella, baby spinach, artichoke hearts, red onions, mushrooms, sea salt & extra virgin olive oil.		 $17.00
12″ The Haymaker
t’s the HAYMAKER with White Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Bacon, House made hot chicken, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Caramelized Garlic, Parmesan, EVOO and topped with house made Pineapple chutney.		 $23.00
Lucia Calzone
A Vegetarian Calzone with Fresh Mozzarella, Feta Cheese, Spinach, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto, and Caramelized Garlic. Served with our House Made Red Sauce on the side.		 $18.00
Sylvester Calzone
3 Meat Calzone with Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta Cheese, Sweet Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, and Applewood Smoked Bacon. Served with our House Made Red Sauce on the side.		 $18.00
Garlic Knots
Our delicious house made dough knotted and sautéed with caramelized garlic and garlic oil and then drizzled with an herb butter sauce for dipping. Garnished with fresh oregano.		 $11.00
House Made 5-Cheese Bread
Made from our house made pizza dough topped with 5 kinds of cheese: grated parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, provolone & hand shaved parmesan. Finished with garlic oil and dried oregano. Served with a side of our house made red sauce.		 $13.00
House Made Focaccia
Made from our house made pizza dough topped with parmesan cheese, fresh rosemary, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. Served with herb oil on the side.		 $11.00
Mini Meatballs
Half Order: 9 Meatballs
Full Order: 18 Meatballs
Tossed in our house made red sauce, topped with fresh oregano and parmesan cheese.		 $10.00
Roni-Roll
Our house made dough rolled with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, and parmesan cheese. Served with our house made red sauce on the side. (Add fresh spinach for $1)		 $12.00
Caesar
Romaine lettuce, croutons, shredded parmesan cheese, tossed with our house made Caesar dressing. (All carry out salads will be served with dressing on the side)		 $11.00
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta, green peppers, and pepperoncinis tossed in our house made vinaigrette. (All carry out salads will be served with dressing on the side)		 $11.00
Hard Knox
Spring mix, red onions, Kalamata olives, green peppers and parmesan cheese, tossed in our house made vinaigrette. (All carry out salads will be served with dressing on the side).		 $11.00
Rocket
Fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan tossed in our house made lemon parmesan dressing. (All carry out salads will be served with dressing on the side)		 $11.00
8″ Pizza Salad
(8″ Portion) Spring mix, pepperoni, green peppers, onions, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and house-made vinaigrette. Served on a pizza crust with fresh mozzarella, rosemary, sea salt and paremsan cheese. (All carry out salads will be served with dressing on the side)		 $14.00
12″ Pizza Salad
(12″ Portion) Spring mix, pepperoni, green peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese tossed in our house vinaigrette. Served on a pizza crust with fresh mozzarella, rosemary, sea salt and paremsan cheese. (All carry out salads will be served with dressing on the side)		 $17.00
Italian Chopped Salad $18.00
Full Caprese $17.00
Half Caprese $12.00
Kale Caesar
Kale, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Tossed in Caesar Dressing		 $12.00
Abita Root Beer $4.50
Coke $3.00
Coke Zero $3.00
Diet Coke $3.00
Gallon Of Sweet Tea $7.00
Gallon Of Unsweet Tea $7.00
Half & Half Tea $3.00
Minute Maid Lemonade $0.00
Dr. Pepper $3.00
Orange Fanta $3.00
Powerade Mountain Blast $3.00
Sprite $3.00
Sweet Tea $3.00
Unsweet Tea $3.00
Water $0.00
Honest Apple Juice $2.50
Lemonade $3.00
Archie S’more Dessert Pizza
A dessert pizza topped with nutella, mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumbles.		 $11.00
Dessert Knots
House-Made Dough knotted up and tossed in Butter, and Cinnamon Sugar		 $11.00
AP $11.00
Side Of Red Sauce $0.50
Side Of Garlic Aioli $0.50
Side Of Blue Cheese Dressing $0.50
Side Of Herb Oil $0.50
Side Of Bourbon Reduction $0.75
Side Of Balsamic Glaze $0.50
Side Of Pesto $0.75
Extra Caesar Dressing $0.50
Extra Lemon Parmesan Dressing $0.50
Extra House Vinaigrette $0.50
Olde Virden Red Hot Sprinkles $6.49
Side Housemade Ranch $1.50
Daily Specials
Family Meal Deal
2 12″ Pizzas, 1 Small Plate, and 1 Full Salad.		 $55.00
Merch
Small $25.00
Medium $25.00
Large $25.00
Extra Large $25.00
2XL $25.00

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Reviews

Kirsten Horne
Honestly some of the best pizza I have had while out of town! We ordered the Garlic Knots which were cooked perfectly and the Hawaiian pizza. Great flavor, atmosphere, and customer service!

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Aubrey Nettles
Worth the visit! Delicious choices of “stone-fired” pizza. Quick, kind service. Has a selection of wine & beer as well. Definitely stop here. The BLT pizza was fresh & flavorful. Perfection!

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Stephanie Planchard
Go to Hard Knox, if you love pizza check it out! This is our favorite pizza place in Knoxville! The variety of pizzas to choose from is why we keep going back. We try a different pizza every time and the salads are always good too! The food is great, the staff is personable and polite and the chill atmosphere makes it even nicer.

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C W
Best pizza I’ve had in a long time! Super fresh ingredients, great crust with perfect chew. Service was friendly and efficient!

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Jeff Perkins
Pizza was great, crust was very thin but not chip crunchy like most thin crust. The flavoring was outstanding, we’ll be back just to try other flavors. The dessert s’mores was definitely a new experience.

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Catherine Roberts Shteynberg
Great, kind service by the managers at this location, which happens to be in our neighborhood in ONK. Enjoyed our pizza, focaccia, arugula salad, and a small order of meatballs. Pleasant outdoor seating, and bonus some fun live soul music at Ebony & Ivory. Will be back!

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Jenn Webb Marlowe
Omg, we just got a small pizza as a snack because we were going to the brewery next door and I didn’t expect it to be so good! We got the veggie and it is super good and fresh. Love the bubbly crust, too.

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H Jason
I literally want a refund for my large 20 dollar veggie pizza… that wasn’t even a large- come to find out its a personal sized pizza. They are closed today, why, who knows but we had to go and buy another pizza from somewhere else just to get full! Thats crazy!!! If this is not fixed I promise I will get with the BBB regarding you all RIPPING EVERYONE OFF

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Meghan Jackson
This pizza is AMAZING!!! The dough is perfect and they have a ton of options for toppings. My family and I were highly impressed and we’ll definitely be back.

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Rebekah Difrancesco
The staff here are fantastic and the pizza we got was phenomenal. You can’t beat that wood fired taste. If you’re looking for quality pizza in North Knox, this is the place to go!

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