Our Story
"I bought a pizza shop I'd never run, with money I'd saved, on a handshake. No employees showed up. My family did."
Jason Albert — Owner, Papa Leone's Pizzeria
Our Philosophy
We Bought a Place Full of "No."
We Rebuilt It Around "Yes."
When I bought Papa Leone's, the front door had seven "No" signs on it — the kind of signs that tell people to keep moving. I didn't buy the place to keep people out; I bought it to build the kind of restaurant my family would be proud to welcome people into.
— Jason Albert, Owner
I spent 20 years in professional kitchens before I bought this place.
I didn't buy it to run a pizza shop.
I bought it to build something my family would be proud of.
Common Questions
Our Story — Questions
Where is Papa Leone’s Pizzeria?
Visit us at 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd, Suite 207, Sevierville, TN 37876. We are a Sevierville restaurant near Dollywood and Pigeon Forge. Use our directions link for the current route and travel time.
What are Papa Leone’s hours?
We open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 3–9 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 3–10 PM. We are closed Monday and Tuesday. Online ordering may close earlier to allow preparation time; check Toast for the available time slots.
Ready to order?
Online ordering is fast, easy, and goes straight to our kitchen.