41 Best Italian Restaurants in Nashville

“The food was incredible and service was top notch. Highly recommend if you love pizza, pasta, salads and fabulous Tiramisu!!“

“The food was delicious & service impeccable! Definitely will be back“

“Amazing vibes, amazing food, amazing service. Everything we ordered was to die for, and this has quickly become one of our go-to Italian restaurants in Nashville. Bogan was an excellent waiter—attentive, friendly, and made the experience even more enjoyable. 10/10!“

“This may be the best place we have ever eaten in Nashville. The service. The vibe. The food. All superb! The garlic bread with cream cheese was divine! The salad was delicious. The risotto with lobster was tasty but the ricotta tortellini and the short rib with polenta was (and excuse the phrasing) orgasmic. Highly recommend 👌🏽“

“The staff was so friendly. We sat at the bar/kitchen and were able to have conversation with the sous chefs. Everything we had was delicious. Beef tartar was FANTASTIC. focacia was out of this world. Only regret I had was not ordering the crudo but was able to see if made multiple times.“

“The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing.“

“Went twice while in Nashville and both times were a delight. Great staff and the pizza was phenomenal!“

“Food is always great and Noelle is so friendly! Loved talking to her about Italy and busiate pasta!“

“The food was excellent! We sat at the bar, which was very pleasant. Jeremy took excellent care of us. The entertainment was outstanding. If you close your eyes, you could easily imagine Frank Sinatra singing live. Highly recommend this restaurant. “

“We had dinner here tonight. Good ambiance and excellent service. We enjoyed the fettuccini, pesto and rigatoni. ♥️“

“We’d worked hard and decided to try an Italian place we hadn’t tried before. We chose Salento Italia and what a good move! The service by Taylor was superb and the spaghetti with cauliflower was delish and my husband’s shrimp scampi was yummy too! Great place!!!“

“Excellent food, wine and service. From our server to the guys working the kitchen, we had a blast and awesome meal at the pizza counter seats!!!“

“Hands down the most delicious Italian food I’ve ever had. My husband and I came up from Georgia to celebrate our anniversary/Valentine’s Day, and we were welcomed with a hand-written card and impeccable service. We can’t wait to come back.“

“Katie was our server the other night and she made it one of the best server experiences we ever had. My husband left his card at our table and she returned it to the front desk. Her honesty is refreshing and she went above and beyond to serve us the best way she could.“

“Fabulous food, service, and atmosphere! Went here for a nice dinner at request of my niece, and it didn't disappoint. Our waiter recommended the buy one entree take one home for 10 dollars. We were able to treat ourselves, and also treat the guys at home even though they weren't allowed on a girls day out...
Zuchinni frittas, fresh bread with olive oil and herbs, filet and shrimp with spinach and mushroom garlic sauce over linguine. Will definately visit again if in the Green Hills area to shop. Thanks for an amazing meal that didn't break the bank.“

“Friday night after a few drinks late night at some local bars and not wanting to drive far from our hotel, we ordered from here and LOVEDDDD it. Pizza was hot, fresh ingredients & we ate every single slice. To top it off they graciously added a 2 liter of sprite to our order that we didn't even order & let us use their restroom. That following Sat we decided to try something different on the menu & we still were more than happy. The small calzone was HUGE and full of ingredients but not too much. The cheesesteak hoagie was a great portion too. 4 people ate just those 2 things and we all we FULL! And again we were offered a free soda. We now all have this placed saved for our return to Nashville“

“The food is amazing, portions are generous, and the staff is out of this world. I was there last night, the bartender Reese really knows how to make you feel welcome and makes by far the best old fashion I’ve ever had,“

“Great restaurant with amazing food and an unbelievable staff!“

“Sir Pizza is an Iconic Pizza with a long standing undeniable perfection…and Melissa’s has been perfecting this culinary delight for over 35 years…also the pizza/salad bar, calzones, and all kinds of other great choices🙏❤️😎“

“I always come here, it’s quiet and even if your dining 1. I’m able to stop think for moment while eating good food. Today dinner was delicious. I had the spaghetti marinara with slices of pepperoni 🍕.“

“Had a pasta and pizza and they were both amazing. We are from Australia and found it hard to find a good restaurant in the Marina bay sands area and this did not disappoint. 5 stars“

“The quail tonight was phenomenal!“

“The food was so delicious. There were 17 of us and everyone enjoyed their dinner. staff were amazing. thank you for a lovely evening.“

“This place is a rare find where EVERYTHING.. from the ambiance to the food is on point. The standout feature? They make their pasta from scratch, and you can absolutely taste the difference. The Chicken Parmesan is a must-try, with perfectly breaded buttermilk chicken that's tender and juicy, topped with their homemade marinara and melted mozzarella. The pasta that comes with it is, of course, made in-house and cooked to perfection. It's comfort food at its finest. Speaking of comfort food, their Mac and Cheese is hands down one of the best I've ever had. It's creamy, cheesy, and has just the right amount of crunch. You can tell it’s made with love, and the scratch-made pasta elevates it to a whole new level. And for those who crave a taste of Chicago, their Italian Beef Sandwich is a revelation. The beef is thinly sliced, piled high, and soaked in jus that’s packed with flavor. Paired with their house-made giardiniera, it’s the kind of sandwich that you’ll be dreaming about long after you’ve left. The atmosphere at Nicoletto's is cozy and inviting, with a warm, rustic vibe that makes you want to linger over your meal. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, eager to guide you through the menu or offer up a drink recommendation. In a city full of dining options, Nicoletto's stands out not just for its fresh, homemade pasta but for the love and care they put into every dish. Whether you're a pasta purist or someone who just loves good food, Nicoletto's is a place that deserves a top spot on your must-visit list. 😋“

“amazing food and service!“

“North Italia was a hit for our Christmas meal. I did not want to spend half the day in the kitchen this year and wanted convenience and a great meal. I found the family pack to go meals while searching online and it’s a excellent deal. We chose the lagsagna family pack which included a large Ceasar salad, huge loaf of garlic bread, lasagna for 4 to 6 and tiramisu. We picked it up last night to heat and seve today. Bravo North Italia. This meal was absolutely delicious and there is plenty for 2 people to have for 3 nights. At the time of our purchase it was only $65.00 plus tax. We will do this again. Thanks again to the young lady that took my order and to the Manager Zane that called to confirm my order.“

“Amazing dinner and fantastic service. We started off with some homemade rosemary foccacia bread with warm dipping oil. Crust was perfectly crispy, inside was moist and fluffy. Second course was a spring salad, ripe tomatoes with gorgonzola cheese and marinated red peppers. Almost more that could be eaten, but delicious. 3rd was the happy hour sized calamari frite. Extremely tender with a perfectly seasoned breading. For the final course I had the chicken picata, my partner had Bowtie and SpicySausage with a vodka sauce reduction. The chicken was perfectly cooked, sauce just right with the added delight of a little bit of crab meat, capers and mushrooms. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant. One of my favorites of our trip.“

“Have been looking for restaurant that has similar taste to what Italy has. We ordered the Marinated olives, bread and meat balls as appetizer, flat iron steaks and finished with tiramisu. Everything was delicious! The olives were so good that I bought a jar of them to bring home. Will be back!!!“

“I was visiting family in Nashville and we had Cocos for dinner, I got the vigo pizza and absolutely delicious, I even ended up taking some back home.“

“Hands down the best all around dinner experience in Nashville. Presentation was off the charts! This was our first time visiting, they had a “Christmas Eve” menu which looked delicious but we came with our hearts set on the steak; no questions asked the kitchen was happy to adjust, we received the best steak we have tasted yet! The staff was beyond wonderful, the atmosphere was perfect. Love love loved Yolan; this will be a must have every time we visit Nashville! Thank you Yolan for the perfect Christmas Eve experience!“

“Amazing place, and amazing hosts.“

“Just yet another shout out to Fortuna! New menu item is the zucchini fritter appetizers. Absolutely outstanding. I could happily make a meal out of those and the Bang Bang shrimp appetizer. We had the eggplant parmigiano on our last visit and it was delicious. As always the cocktails ae fantastic (thanks to bartenders Andrew and Marina) along with a really good wine list. Speaking of wine, we have a really busy July but hope to make it to one of the Saturday wine tastings with Lea Carleo, the General Manager and Sommelier. As always the service provided this time by Serena was excellent. If you haven't been you are mssing out!“

“Delicious food, great service!“

“Absolutely love this new place. It’s beautiful and a has a great atmosphere—clean, with a lovely outdoor patio. I ordered the Lobster Tortellini and the Vongole (clams)—both fabulous. Great wine, welcoming staff, and they validate parking right next to the restaurant, which is a real plus. 5-stars!“

“Just found this place and have eaten there twice. Food is delicious.. The outside will fool you as it’s next to a liquor store and discount beer store. The interior very clean with white table cloths and comfortable seating. My husband usually has wine with his meal. They don’t serve alcohol but said fine for folks to bring their own bottle. Family owned. Very sweet family, really good food at a reasonable price with comfortable dining . Can’t ask for anything more.“

“Food was great, staff was very friendly.“

“Jonathan at Olive Gardenwas amazing! The service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience enjoyable. Our food came out hot and tasted great, and Jonathan checked on us just the right amount without being overbearing. You can tell he really cares about his guests. Overall, great service and good food. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Great pizza in Nashville. Perfect crust and great taste. Plenty of choices“

“What an incredible hidden gem! We celebrated our 25th anniversary there tonight and I could easily go back tomorrow for another round! We had the whipped ricotta, Caesar salad, and Ophelia’s lasagna. Fantastic service, amazing ambiance. Make a reservation….you will not regret it! And the Hamlet book they bring your check in….so unique!“