Since August 2005, Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria has been Jackson’s most celebrated dining institution—a family-run Tennessee pizzeria where cooking is treated as a genuine art form, and every wood-fired pie is a masterpiece. 🍕
Owned by James and Lindsay, this locally-owned Jackson pizza spot has been voted “Best Pizza” by The Jackson Sun Readers’ Choice Award four consecutive years—a feat that speaks louder than any marketing campaign ever could.
Using fresh, high-quality ingredients as their brushes and an authentic Wood Stone fired hearth oven as their palette, the chefs at Picasso don’t just cook—they create bold, inspired Tennessee wood-fired pizza.
How Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria won Jackson’s hearts
Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria captured Jackson’s devotion through authentic stone hearth craftsmanship, creative menu-making, and nearly two decades of consistent excellence that has made it a true landmark in the community. 💛
James launched the restaurant in 2005, and by 2007, Dr. Harry Baddour joined as a partner after becoming a devoted regular—a testament to how quickly Picasso’s wood-fired pies earned passionate loyalty from Jackson diners.
After three years of partnership, James and his wife, Lindsay, purchased the full business and transformed Picasso into a true family operation, running it together with their three young children—a story of dedication and love. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
What truly won hearts is the restaurant’s commitment to quality sourced from the world’s best—the fish for their menu is flown in overnight from Hawaii every Wednesday from the Fishing Village’s fresh fish auction, proving that this Jackson pizzeria refuses to compromise on freshness at any level.
The four consecutive Jackson Sun Readers’ Choice “Best Pizza” awards cemented Picasso’s dominance in West Tennessee’s dining scene—but it’s the personal, artistic approach to every pizza that keeps first-timers turning into multi-year regulars.
This combination of stone hearth artistry, Hawaiian-fresh ingredients, family-owned warmth, and two decades of community investment has cemented Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria as Jackson’s most beloved locally-owned pizza destination and the undisputed crown jewel of West Tennessee dining.
Food Highlights
- G-Man Supreme: A Jackson community icon named as one of Picasso’s most celebrated signature pies—a loaded supreme-style wood-fired pizza.
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Brandon’s Butcher Block: A locally beloved local favorite featuring bold, hearty toppings that have earned it top billing as one of Picasso’s signature “Master Pizzas.” 🍕
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Scott’s Caribbean Jerk Pizza: A boldly creative fan favorite featuring jerk chicken, pineapple, red peppers, jalapeños, red onions, and cilantro on a stone hearth crust—a tropical, spicy masterpiece. 🌶️
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza: A top-three most-ordered pizza that customers consistently rave about—featuring bold Buffalo-sauced chicken on a wood-fired crust that delivers the perfect balance of tangy heat and melted cheese.
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5 Cheese Pizza: A purist’s paradise combining provolone, Parmesan, Romano, mozzarella, and feta on a signature sourdough stone hearth crust—a richly flavored West Tennessee pizza. 🧀
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The Gibson: A customer-praised specialty pizza that visitors specifically call out by name as a highlight of their visit—a uniquely crafted Jackson original.
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Tuscan Pizza: A beloved Italian classic featuring rich Tuscan-inspired toppings on a perfectly charred stone hearth crust.
- Hot Honey Pizza: A trending specialty that multiple visitors specifically highlight in reviews—featuring the irresistible sweet heat combination of hot honey drizzled over a wood-fired crust. 🍯
Atmosphere
Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria creates a warm, art-gallery-meets-Italian-bistro atmosphere that has made it one of Jackson’s most inviting dining destinations for nearly two decades.
The charming outdoor patio is adorned with local artwork, while the indoor dining room offers a direct view of the glowing stone hearth oven—giving guests a front-row seat to the pizza-making artistry that has earned Picasso its legendary reputation. đźŽ
Local art lines the walls throughout, creating a gallery-like ambiance that perfectly reflects the restaurant’s founding philosophy: that cooking is an art form worthy of the same respect and creativity as any other fine craft.
The fully expanded bar featuring one of Jackson’s most extensive wine selections and rotating craft draft beers transforms Picasso into a complete evening destination.
Bottom Line
Visit for four-time Jackson Sun “Best Pizza” award-winning wood-fired pies, the legendary Brandon’s Butcher Block, and G-Man Supreme, which have anchored the menu for nearly 20 years, Scott’s Caribbean Jerk pizza that delivers bold tropical heat, Hawaiian fish flown in overnight weekly, and a warm family-owned atmosphere where local art meets stone hearth artistry. ✨
Address:
10 Stonebridge Blvd, Suite A, Jackson, TN 38305
📞 (731) 664-5070
🕔 Open Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM, Fri 11 AM–11 PM, Sat 11 AM–11 PM, Sun 11 AM–9 PM