Restaurant
Coletta's
7 locals recommend,
Location
1063 S Pkwy E
Memphis, TN
Tips from locals
Pizza first came to Memphis in the '50s, when Horest Coletta traveled to Chicago to learn to make it for service members formerly stationed in Italy. Initially it was a flop; as hard as it is to believe today, pizza seemed too foreign for most Southerners of that era. But Coletta knew Memphians would try anything that had barbecue on it, so he put a pit in his restaurant's basement and began covering his pies with shoulder meat. Elvis loved them, his legion of fans soon followed, and the back room he always requested at the original S Parkway location is still designated the Elvis Room and decorated with his memorabilia.
Pizza first came to Memphis in the '50s, when Horest Coletta traveled to Chicago to learn to make it for service members formerly stationed in Italy. Initially it was a flop; as hard as it is to believe today, pizza seemed too foreign for most Southerners of that era. But Coletta knew Memphians woul…
I want to be honest. Colletta’s is not in the best area of town. I have gone here my entire life. My parents first date was here. It may appear like you want to run, but if you will just give it a shot. They have wonderful food. No, I am not a BBQ fanatic; HOWEVER of you DO go here at least try a small BBQ Pizza you’ll wish you’d gotten a large. I always ask for extra sauce. All of the other dishes are great too. There is another location on Appling, it’s a drive but a better part of the city. I’ve NEVER heard of anyone having safety issues just happy full bellies.
I want to be honest. Colletta’s is not in the best area of town. I have gone here my entire life. My parents first date was here. It may appear like you want to run, but if you will just give it a shot. They have wonderful food. No, I am not a BBQ fanatic; HOWEVER of you DO go here at least try a sm…