Italian Rebel Pizza Parlor

I have been about 10 times and really like this place. It goes back to at least the 1970s and is in a former firehouse. It is order-at-the-counter, and the workers are very nice and the wait is never long. The food is basic Italian, with pasta dishes, subs, and pizza. I have had spaghetti with meat and marinara sauces, chicken Rotel spaghetti, and muffaletta (which I have heard is their signature dish), and they are all very good...not incredible but still very good. Their best dish in my opinion is the pizza, which surprised me because I have never heard anyone around town talk about it. You can order by the slice or a whole pizza. It has a unique, fairly thick crust that is very tasty. I have had only the cheese pizza and highly recommend it. I should add, however, that I have had it 6 times, and only 4 times was it very good. Two of the times it tasted soggy and not as fresh. It is a shame they close after lunch and do not have at least a carry-out pizza business at night. Overall, a very good restaurant.

As a life-long Memphian I'm embarrassed to admit this is my first time going here. I have sadly done myself a disservice for years because every was great. I went with the spicy Italian, Italian sausage, and a slice of sausage and pepperoni pizza. The pizza sauce and dough had to be house made as you can taste the freshness of both. The spicy Italian was packed with meat and the Italian sausage ran the length of the bun. This was my first, but certainly not my last visit!

Stopped in yesterday for the first time. The staff was absolutely terrific, the Caesar dressing is wonderful and the Meatball sandwich was UNBELIEVABLE. I literally had dreams about this meal last night and was terribly disappointed when I awoke and realized it was just a dream and I didn't have another sandwich waiting on me. I will definitely be back as often as possible. Thanks y'all!