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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Nashville

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (2007)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

NEW LOCATION at 1808 HAYES STREET !!! Beautiful covered patio!
Pasta, Steaks and Chops. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 27 years, a Nashville original, Valentino's Ristorante serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. Musicians, movie stars and movers and shakers all have touted Valentino's as the place for great Italian food, live entertainment and private events. Just ask Bill Gates, Robert Redford, Rascal Flatts and the Vice President of the United States. Buon appetito.

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LESLIE

Dined 3 days ago

This was by far the best Italian food we have ever had. The halibut and lobster ravioli were exceptional.

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4.9

4.9 (1159)

$30 and under

Italian

Edgehill

About the restaurant

Bella Napoli is Nashville's only restaurant to offer handcrafted authentic Neapolitan style pizza and Italian cuisine. Come experience the flavors of Italy with your friends and family and enjoy a truly Italian experience in Nashville!

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Koji

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

This is good real Italian restaurant in Nashville.

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4.8

4.8 (1648)

$31 to $50

Italian

Germantown

About the restaurant

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.

The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

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Abigail

Dined 1 day ago

Our favorite spot in Nashville. Food and service are phenomenal

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4.8

4.8 (372)

$31 to $50

Italian

Germantown

About the restaurant

At Pelato we proudly serve authentic Brooklyn Italian fare, reimagined in a small plate & casual atmosphere. We embrace the richness of Italian culture, infused with the unmistakable spirit of Brooklyn. It's not just a motto; it's in our DNA.

For groups of 9 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@pelatorestaurant.com.

Limited reservations may available for our covered patio. Outdoor dining availability subject to weather conditions. Indoor seating is not guaranteed for patio diners in the event of poor weather conditions.

20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 6 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $45 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts bro

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MatthewsVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food, service, ambience all great. Be forewarned however, outside seating is literally outside seating with a few scattered heaters and no enclosure to retain heat to any meaningful degree. Hat, gloves, coat, and warm socks highly recommended if cold outside.

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Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town

4.8

4.8 (1657)

$31 to $50

Italian

Music Row

About the restaurant

At Giovanni's you will experience creative Italian cuisine in a multi level, chic and relaxed atmosphere.

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Alan

Dined 3 days ago

Food was good but not great.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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North Italia - Franklin

4.7

4.7 (1557)

$30 and under

Italian

Franklin

About the restaurant

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

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RickVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always tremendous, the staff is professional and caring

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Chicken Parmesan

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Zolo's Italian Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (779)

$30 and under

Italian

Franklin

About the restaurant

Zolos Italian Restaurant located in historic downtown Franklin serves wonderful contemporary Italian Cuisine enjoyed among a quaint cozy atmosphere that people love and adore. Step into a taste of Italy with world class favorites.
**Special note** Due to the large request for booth and window seating we cannot guarantee table request but will do our best**

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JohnVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We had a great dinner. Tiffy is a wonderful server!

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4.7

4.7 (284)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Gulch

About the restaurant

Famed New York City restaurateur Anthony Scotto brings his decades of experience to Nashville's Gulch neighborhood with Luogo. Named after the Italian word for “the place,” this must-visit destination focuses on upscale, authentic Italian food featuring many of Scotto's iconic dishes, with the focus being coastal cuisine.

For groups of 11 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@luogorestaurant.com.

20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 8 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $55 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts brought by guests.

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CarolynVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The only thing that is literally a hindrance to returning is how loud it is. Perhaps some soundproofing here and there. I literally could not hear a word our server said. But, I’m gluten-free and I have the best pasta of my life. Literally, I’ve never had better pasta even in Italy. Wish it was a little quieter.

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Amerigo - Cool Springs

4.7

4.7 (2655)

$30 and under

Italian

Franklin

About the restaurant

Amerigo has been a local staple for over three decades. We have shared countless meals and celebrations with multi-generations of families since 1991 and are proud recipients of multiple dining awards in the greater Nashville area.

Traditional Italian pastas, pizza, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks span the menus for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Early bird specials are offered daily as well as gluten-free versions of your favorite Italian dishes.

Reservations, catering and private dining parties can all be accommodated at Amerigo. So whether you're having a quiet dinner for two or a business meeting, we have everything you need for an enjoyable dining experience.

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ConnieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had a delicious dinner and look forward to returning soon.

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Trattoria Il Mulino - Nashville

4.7

4.7 (3593)

$50 and over

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Trattoria Il Mulino, the acclaimed casual chic restaurant concept from iconic Il Mulino New York, debuts its fourth trattoria location in downtown Nashville. Guests will enjoy traditional Italian cuisine from the Abruzzo region of Italy under the direction of Il Mulino New York’s Executive Chef Michele Mazza with Chef Konstantin Rubis, adding Nashville influences to the menu.

Menu categories will include soups, salads and antipasti; salumi and cheeses; premium vegetables; wood-fired pizzas; pasta, seafood and steak entrees; and dessert.

The restaurant centerpiece is the signature hand crafted glass paneled wine cabinet, featuring a curated selection of over 350 wine labels from around the world. The restaurant also has a spacious patio on 5th Ave for enjoying al fresco dining.

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James

Dined 3 days ago

Service was exceptional, food was good, excellent selection of wine. Maybe bit expensive, but isn’t everything these days. I would recommend.

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