Mafiaoza’s - 12 South - Nashville TN

You know, I’ve lived in Nashville for six years now and have yet to experience certain aspects of this wonderful city that many, many people dub as ‘their favorite place.’ So, what’d I do last week? I decided I was going to hit up a local ‘favorite’ to see if my taste buds were just as good as everyone else’s: Mafiaoza’s.

Rounding up three friends along with myself, we shortly found our way down 12th Avenue in Nashville to a local Italian restaurant called “Mafiaoza’s.” Featuring 2-4-1 beer and pizza slices Tuesdays and Sundays, I was sure we were to have an amazing time! Now, don’t make the mistake that I did and underestimate this place. It’s not the hole-in-the-wall-greasy-pizza place that I expected…I was shocked at the menu selection, great prices AND bold flavors!! Expect large portions and fresh ingredients on the multitude of pastas, salads and sandwiches.

So, when you get a chance if you haven’t already, head down 12th Avenue and stop in at Mafiaoza’s in Nashville…and don’t forget, pizza is the star here, with atypical ingredients including artichoke hearts, ricotta cheese and eggplant loaded onto New York-style thin and crunchy crust.