Posted in Mississippi December 30, 2018 by Daniella DiRienzo

This Mississippi Pizza Joint In The Middle Of Nowhere Is One Of The Best In The U.S.

It’s not uncommon to find great restaurants in small town Mississippi. And if you need proof, just pay a visit to Quitman, where you’ll find about 2,300 residents and Mimmo’s Ristorante Pizzeria. The family owned eatery serves up an authentic Italian fare, which includes some of the best pizza around. Take a look:

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This is Mimmo’s Ristorante Pizzeria. It’s located on Main Street in downtown Quitman.

Inside, you’ll find a recently remodeled dining area. Despite the updates, it’s retained its casual vibe, resulting in a comfy and inviting atmosphere.

Aside from the surroundings, it’s the aroma of freshly cooked Italian cuisine that’s sure to catch your attention.

The menu features a slew of Italian classics – including pizza.

…signature creations, like the Carbonara Pizza. The tasty pizza includes homemade carbonara sauce, bacon, mushrooms, and shaved Parmesan cheese.

There are also nightly specials, such as Giuletta’s Pizza. A delight for your taste buds, the signature pie combines mozzarella cheese, red onion, chopped tomatoes, walnuts, shaved Parmesan, and prosciutto.

Each and every pizza begins with hand-tossed dough. After being topped with a tasty combination of ingredients, the pizzas are baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven.

And for dessert...you can have more pizza!

That’s right; in addition to classic Italian sweets, like tiramisu and cannolis, the eatery serves dessert pizza. The delectable pies are made by topping homemade dough with Nutella, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and more.

Offering big city quality food in a peaceful small town setting, a visit to Mimmo's won't disappoint!

Mimmo’s Ristorante Pizzeria is located at 110 Main St., Quitman, MS 39355. For more information, call (601) 557-9006. You can also visit the eatery’s Facebook page.

So, ever been to Mimmo’s? Know of another great pizzeria? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only small town eatery worth a visit. Click here to read about another.