Best dining experience in Nashville!! We loved Chef B'lake A-Aron, Brett, and the all the team there who took such great care of us. Vivek should give you all a little something special in your compensation. Melon and Ham!!! Prawn and corn, Yes! The okra....OMG!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Parayil
Elevated authenticity. Every bite brought back a sense of nostalgia and wonder. One of the best meals I’ve had in Nashville. Service from the door to the table was 10/10. Thank you to Zack, Eugene, and Chef Blake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Becker
Outstanding experience. Worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brent Korte
Chef Vivek and team create a magical dinner party filled with incredible food, laughter and a deep appreciation of the Indian flavors of Vivek’s family history. You have to eat at the chef’s table if at all possible. We will definitely be back and will be dreaming of the Chai in the meantime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Klav
Worth every penny!! A beautiful dinner with every bite of all the different courses being a joyful explosion of flavor in your mouth. Only wish I could have afford the add-on’s to fully experience the Chef’s menu entirely. Gonna save and go again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ballroom Bug
Wonderful tasting at Tailor! Highly recommend. Great atmosphere, chef, and food! So many unique flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annie Walsh
We had the most wonderful evening! The food, service, and atmosphere were all above and beyond. The owner was there and stopped by all the tables to cha with the guests. She was lovely. I have celiac disease and the chef had already planned out substitutes for me for anything that included wheat. They take allergies/health issues very seriously which can be hard to come by. The food was absolutely incredible. I'm sad we do not live closer as I would visit here often if we did. So happy we were able to enjoy Tailor during our weekend in Nashville. We will make this a must on our next trip out there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raj Patel
First few courses were great, the last 5 courses were underwhelming and lacked creativity and execution. Mushrooms were burnt and inedible. Substituting radish for fish made the dish incomplete. Dessert was interesting citrus and nuts combination.
Traveled across the world and done numerous tasting menus. This restaurant showed potential, but will need to improve in comparison.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Wade Wade
Vivek Surti is a local boy, a lifelong Nashville resident and Vandy grad. But his roots run deep in India where his parents were born and grandparents still live. A little more than a decade ago, Surti was offering impressive dinners made with local ingredients out of his parents’ house. But the cream always rises to the top, and this supper club became so popular that it soon morphed into an award-winning eatery debuting in Germantown in 2019.
Although Surti began with little chef training, he deeply understood quality and had a knack for creativity. Now, he’s snagged an appearance on Thrillist’s Best New Restaurants, a spot on Bon Appetit’s Hot Ten list, and even became a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award. You’ll see the name Tailor on nearly every top ten list touting where to eat in Nashville.
And Tailor does not disappoint. Perhaps the most understated, unpretentious expensive restaurant at which I’ve ever dined, that’s the whole point. Surti wants diners to feel like they’ve stepped into the kitchen at his family’s home, an inviting and unassuming space with full view of the chefs who calmly assemble masterpieces before you in this glorious open kitchen. Even waiting for your table allows one to sit in a den-like area where drinks are served. It’s a beautifully warm concept.
I was surprised the restaurant’s name wasn’t related to its location on Taylor Street, nor the way they tailor these menus to local foodies. It’s actually a nod to a family surname as well as their history in the textile business. And you wouldn’t think southern food would have comparisons to Indian cuisine. But Surti has found every nuanced connection between the two, cleverly fusing the southern delights upon which he was raised and the exotic flavors of his ancestors’ land. For $300 per person including tax and tip, we were treated to this prix fixe, eleven course extravaganza of complex flavors, intriguing sauces, and delightful foods. Our favorites included the Bhajiya, a fritter with the texture of a deep-fried hushpuppy and the complexity of an Indian dish, and the pork belly from Franklin’s Bear Creek Farms. The little samples just kept coming, every dish impeccable, each reminding me of the south and simultaneously of the year I lived in South India. Keep in mind that the menu changes each season and these may not appear when you arrive. I’m sure something equally stunning will be available.
Because we opted for the chef’s table when making our reservation, we were able to converse with Surti throughout the two-hour experience and pepper him with questions which he delightfully answered. For Nashville’s high rollers looking for an unforgettable and heralded culinary experience where you don’t have to dress up, this is the place! Vivek, we’re definitely coming back to see you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L Y
An absolutely lovely culinary journey from the comfort of Vivek’s ‘home’. Opulent and layered jewel-toned decor. Seasonal chef’s menu rich in memories and fused with technique and finesse. Drink pairings are spot on. Definitely worth a visit every season.
Amazing food and knowledgeable, helpful service. Menus are seasonal with local ingredients. Would love to dine here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison Miller
Unparalleled experience and food. Best I have had in Nashville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle
An amazing experience. We sat at the Chef's Table and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of all the food from Vivak. Each course was fabulous and a symphony of flavor to the palette . We will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pat Walsh
Incredible! Everything was fantastic! Food, service, and atmosphere is great perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Zhu
Excellent experience for their lunch menu – had a great time at the chefs table, unique blends of food, and great ambience. Can accommodate both nut and dairy allergies.
Best dining experience in Nashville!! We loved Chef B'lake A-Aron, Brett, and the all the team there who took such great care of us. Vivek should give you all a little something special in your compensation. Melon and Ham!!! Prawn and corn, Yes! The okra....OMG!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elevated authenticity. Every bite brought back a sense of nostalgia and wonder. One of the best meals I’ve had in Nashville. Service from the door to the table was 10/10. Thank you to Zack, Eugene, and Chef Blake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding experience. Worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chef Vivek and team create a magical dinner party filled with incredible food, laughter and a deep appreciation of the Indian flavors of Vivek’s family history. You have to eat at the chef’s table if at all possible. We will definitely be back and will be dreaming of the Chai in the meantime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worth every penny!! A beautiful dinner with every bite of all the different courses being a joyful explosion of flavor in your mouth. Only wish I could have afford the add-on’s to fully experience the Chef’s menu entirely. Gonna save and go again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful tasting at Tailor! Highly recommend. Great atmosphere, chef, and food! So many unique flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the most wonderful evening! The food, service, and atmosphere were all above and beyond. The owner was there and stopped by all the tables to cha with the guests. She was lovely. I have celiac disease and the chef had already planned out substitutes for me for anything that included wheat. They take allergies/health issues very seriously which can be hard to come by. The food was absolutely incredible. I'm sad we do not live closer as I would visit here often if we did. So happy we were able to enjoy Tailor during our weekend in Nashville. We will make this a must on our next trip out there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First few courses were great, the last 5 courses were underwhelming and lacked creativity and execution. Mushrooms were burnt and inedible. Substituting radish for fish made the dish incomplete. Dessert was interesting citrus and nuts combination.
Traveled across the world and done numerous tasting menus. This restaurant showed potential, but will need to improve in comparison.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Vivek Surti is a local boy, a lifelong Nashville resident and Vandy grad. But his roots run deep in India where his parents were born and grandparents still live. A little more than a decade ago, Surti was offering impressive dinners made with local ingredients out of his parents’ house. But the cream always rises to the top, and this supper club became so popular that it soon morphed into an award-winning eatery debuting in Germantown in 2019.
Although Surti began with little chef training, he deeply understood quality and had a knack for creativity. Now, he’s snagged an appearance on Thrillist’s Best New Restaurants, a spot on Bon Appetit’s Hot Ten list, and even became a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award. You’ll see the name Tailor on nearly every top ten list touting where to eat in Nashville.
And Tailor does not disappoint. Perhaps the most understated, unpretentious expensive restaurant at which I’ve ever dined, that’s the whole point. Surti wants diners to feel like they’ve stepped into the kitchen at his family’s home, an inviting and unassuming space with full view of the chefs who calmly assemble masterpieces before you in this glorious open kitchen. Even waiting for your table allows one to sit in a den-like area where drinks are served. It’s a beautifully warm concept.
I was surprised the restaurant’s name wasn’t related to its location on Taylor Street, nor the way they tailor these menus to local foodies. It’s actually a nod to a family surname as well as their history in the textile business. And you wouldn’t think southern food would have comparisons to Indian cuisine. But Surti has found every nuanced connection between the two, cleverly fusing the southern delights upon which he was raised and the exotic flavors of his ancestors’ land. For $300 per person including tax and tip, we were treated to this prix fixe, eleven course extravaganza of complex flavors, intriguing sauces, and delightful foods. Our favorites included the Bhajiya, a fritter with the texture of a deep-fried hushpuppy and the complexity of an Indian dish, and the pork belly from Franklin’s Bear Creek Farms. The little samples just kept coming, every dish impeccable, each reminding me of the south and simultaneously of the year I lived in South India. Keep in mind that the menu changes each season and these may not appear when you arrive. I’m sure something equally stunning will be available.
Because we opted for the chef’s table when making our reservation, we were able to converse with Surti throughout the two-hour experience and pepper him with questions which he delightfully answered. For Nashville’s high rollers looking for an unforgettable and heralded culinary experience where you don’t have to dress up, this is the place! Vivek, we’re definitely coming back to see you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An absolutely lovely culinary journey from the comfort of Vivek’s ‘home’. Opulent and layered jewel-toned decor. Seasonal chef’s menu rich in memories and fused with technique and finesse. Drink pairings are spot on. Definitely worth a visit every season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food and knowledgeable, helpful service. Menus are seasonal with local ingredients. Would love to dine here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unparalleled experience and food. Best I have had in Nashville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An amazing experience. We sat at the Chef's Table and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of all the food from Vivak. Each course was fabulous and a symphony of flavor to the palette . We will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible! Everything was fantastic! Food, service, and atmosphere is great perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent experience for their lunch menu – had a great time at the chefs table, unique blends of food, and great ambience. Can accommodate both nut and dairy allergies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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