10/29/2026
At Calabria Italian Kitchen, the pizza is life-changing. Each bite of delicious wood-fired pizza and buttery garlic knot represents something much deeper than a good meal.
Owner Valon Arifi was raised in Kosovo, where he was a prisoner of war in the 90s before seeking refuge in the United States. Valon pursued his dreams of owning his own business by opening his first location of Calabria Italian Kitchen in Mt Juliet and his second location here in Goodlettsville.
Watch Valon share his story with News Channel 5 here: https://youtu.be/Gxn_8wArf0Ysi=B4fy9UaFcioVKchr
Stories like Valon’s are part of what makes dining local so special. The next time you’re looking for a great meal near Nashville, skip the chain and discover Calabria Italian Kitchen!
Calabria Italian Kitchen