Fork & Vine Italian

  4.6 – 230 reviews   • Italian restaurant

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Fork & Vine is a full-service Italian restaurant offering fresh pasta, quality ingredients, and authentic Italian dishes with a twist! Our wood-fired brick-oven pizzas and carefully crafted dishes deliver bold flavor in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

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Reviews

Shay & Fran Tate
Our dining experience at Fork and Vine was amazing! The food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful. There was even live music. We had the lamb chops, the chicken fettuccine, a flatbread pepperoni pizza, and the tuxedo mousse bun. The food presentation was beautiful as you can see in the attached photos. It all tasted as good as it looks. We highly recommend this restaurant.
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Robyn Watts
Fork & Vine * Lenoir City, TN
Visited: Saturday, ~5:30PM — early dinner

We’d been eyeing Fork & Vine for a while–finding good places outside of the big city is hard to find, and this one made the list. We showed up on a quiet Saturday evening, hoping for a relaxed, memorable meal.

Atmosphere & First Impressions

Stepping inside, the décor felt a bit in flux: I saw hints of old‑school Tuscan with red walls, exposed brick, and classic wood tables, but then a modern rustic cut‑wood feature wall that I absolutely loved. The mix left me wondering exactly what aesthetic they were aiming for. The bar feels cozy but somewhat tight (probably a product of spatial constraints). The restrooms struck me as serviceable but in need of maintenance–nothing unhygienic, just fixes and updates. On the bright side, they have a patio, and it’s dog‑friendly (huge plus in my book).

The crowd skewed older early in the evening, which isn’t surprising at 5:30PM. Some patrons were rather “grumpy old curmudgeons,” and I felt for the staff handling complaints. As the night went on, more folks came in, and a short wait formed–but the kitchen paced things nicely, so courses weren’t rushed nor left dangling.

Service

Service was a highlight. From our perch at the high tops, the mixologist helped guide me through the entrée decision, checked in at just the right moments (water, second drink), and made sure everything was to our liking. The manager stopped by as well. Watching the team help each other was a joy to see.

Drinks

We tried the Smoked Old Fashioned and the Rusty Nail. Both were beautifully done–smoky, smooth, balanced–and served with big, clear cubes. I regretted we had to drive home, but they made me want to linger for sips and slow conversation.

Food

Starter: Bruschetta — Ciabatta toasted and topped with house‑made tomato mix plus fig balsamic. Fresh, bright, summery. This was a win; I’d order it again (and recommend it).
Salads: Caesar (sides) — Crisp greens, house dressing, plenty of shaved asiago. Their croutons seemed to be made from house focaccia; I would’ve preferred them a bit more toothsome/crunchy, but they were far from disappointing.

Entrées: Harvest Sachetti & Romano‑Crusted Chicken Parmesan

Harvest Sachetti (butternut squash purée, sachetti pasta, brown butter fig balsamic sauce, candied pecans, fried sage) was lovely, but felt dessert‑leaning in sweetness. My husband commented, “It’s very sweet.” The highlight came when I got a bit of the ricotta tucked inside–then the bite elevated. I just wished for a bit more savory contrast.

Romano‑Crusted Chicken Parmesan was excellent–likely the best in this area so far. The pomodoro tasted fresh, striking a good balance of acidity and sweetness, and the cheese melted just right over the cutlet.

We skipped dessert (we were full), but when I asked, the fried cheesecake came up with “that’s all you need to know”–charming tease, and now I’m wanting to return just for it.

Value & Overall Thoughts

This felt like a strong 4‑star experience. If the interior and restrooms were more polished or better aligned stylistically, I might bump it to 4.5 or 5. But those things alone won’t stop me from coming back–in fact, I’ll bring friends next time.

Pros:

Cocktails are stellar
Service is genuinely warm and attentive
Food shows creativity, executes well
Dog‑friendly patio

Cons / Areas for improvement:

Ambiance is stylistically muddled
Restrooms need upkeep
The “sweetness” edge on the Harvest Sachetti may polarize

Would I recommend Fork & Vine? Absolutely–for date nights, food‑minded dinners, or catching up with friends (especially if you appreciate thoughtful cocktails). Just don’t expect perfection in decor; come for the flavors and the hospitality.
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KEVIN JARDET
About time Lenoir City got a fine dinning place. The food was great with good flavor and even though busy the quality of food did not suffer. Gram our waiter was good and attentive and the management was as well. I will definitely go back again. I forgot to take pics of the food I will next time I go. I had Lamb Chops and it was great. My date had a gluten free pizza and it was great the crust was very tasty. Our friends loved there’s and they both had 2 different than ours. The Muscles I was surprised how much they gave us. We shared and had plenty!! And delicious. For desert had Limoncello cake was freaking amazing!!! I want a second time tonight for my birthday and this has to be the best restaurant in Lenoir city. Anyone that reads this has to go and their weight staff is freaking awesome. They even gave me a birthday card and a free dessert and that cannoli was great he says like it was from New York
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Tammie Grace
We are extremely happy to have Fork & Vine in Lenoir City! We have always had the best experience, food was so full of flavor & presentation on point! We had Abbigail as our server the last two times & she’s been amazing! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cozy delicious Italian meal! The pistachio chicken is hands-down my favorite!
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Miranda Boswell
The service was amazing — our drinks were always full, food came out quickly, and the staff checked in just enough to make sure everything was perfect without ever feeling rushed. You can tell they truly care about their guests.

And the food was incredible. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. It felt like the kind of place where every detail matters, from the atmosphere to the presentation of the dishes.

Great food, wonderful people, and an all-around fantastic experience. We’ll definitely be coming back! ✨
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Steven Anderson
WOW! Everything about this place felt like the best Italian restaurant in the Knoxville Lenoir city area. Fresh pasta & wonderful service seems hard to find.
The pizza looked and smelled so great coming out of the brick oven. After lunch and dessert, we ordered pizzas and another Tuxedo Bomb TO GO! LOL. Also, the chicken Marsala was juicy, tender, deeply golden and flavorful with a rich velvety sauce to die for! Definitely worth the time.
Recommending to all. Can’t wait to return for dinner to fully enjoy the wine selection.
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Thomas Coburn
I had the ciopinno lenoir, and it was fantastic. Usually can only find this type of dish in larger cities. Definitely will be back this. Great staff and still no liquor license, but brought our own wine which I prefer anyway.
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Chris Bluford
First time here and wow! Got an Old Fasioned with house bourbon that was incredibly smooth. Ordered the chicken parm and the wife ordered the white pizza and they both were amazing! Great staff, great atmosphere, we will definitely be back and I recommend anyone come give this place a try!
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Z Family
Yes, take your significant other on a date here. Yes, take your friends to lunch here. Ate early dinner and our meals were both very flavorful. The portions are the appropriate size of what we should be eating. I love that I can comfortably enjoy an appetizer and the meal. Service was great. The way the food came out showed it was made by someone who cared about the product being prepared and sold. Yes some will say the prices are high, but to me fresh made pasta and sauces are worth it. The only item we thought was a bit overpriced was 1 cannoli for $10, but you won’t be disappointed if you do get it. Definitely made fresh, the shell had crunch and the filling was smooth and creamy.
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Kortney Ross
I love the quaint atmosphere of this restaraunt but I love the food even more! Every pasta dish I’ve eaten has been amazing. Delicious, fresh pasta with fantastic sauces. Yum! And the Tuxedo Bomb dessert was to die for!
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