My wife and I have been here several times and I just read some of the less-favorable reviews. Ignore them. This is top shelf whether you sit at the bar or enjoy the dining room. Go and indulge. Get the pasta, the straciatella, anything you want. GREAT place!!!
Devon
An evening of culinary elegance ✨ Every bite felt like poetry—delicate house-made pastas crafted with precision, and the gnocchi… a modern marvel. Pillowy yet structured, each morsel melted with flavor that lingered long after the last forkful. A symphony of taste that calls for a return. 🍷🍝
Service that felt like an art form 🤍 Attentive without intrusion, gracious without pretense. Every detail was anticipated, every moment seamless. It’s the kind of hospitality that elevates a beautiful meal into an unforgettable experience.
Albron Hana
I'd like to personally thank the entire staff at Yolan for making our date night one of the most memorable, enjoyable, and delicious nights out in a while!
The first to get our love, their sommelier Stefan, who started the night out proper and took us on a journey that was enjoyable til the end!
Next, our new friend and head chef, Selim, did a number on us with the culinary experience and the flavor explosions i still dream about today!
To the rest of the team, Logan, Andreas, Rohan, Krish, Trenton, and William - we thank you for being the glue to making this magic stick!
(Yes... it was that good that we remembered everyone's names who was part of the evening )
Elizabeth Orchard
Everything was beyond expectations—- everything. And although they call it focaccia, it’s not what wou expect bc it’s really a sliced crusty bread w sublime seasoning. Fried olives are outstanding. And halibut and beet dishes A+.
Andrea Castelli
Healthy fresh and delicious! Also has gluten free options
Kevin Utz
Everything was great. Fried olives were a perfect appetizer. Veal was huge and very well done.
Vic Wise
My wife and I were spending time with friends who were staying at the Joesph so we figured we would enjoy an impromptu meal at Yolan. It was a Sunday at 5:45PM (a few days before New Year's) so we didn't feel there was a need to secure a reservation. As I approached the hostess, I asked if we could get a table for four. To which she replied coarsely that they were booked out for the night. Her comment struck me as odd given there were so many empty tables. I politely pushed the matter by asking if they could accommodate us since we were with hotel guests. To which she replied bluntly, there was nothing she could do. We had the means and motivation to enjoy ourselves that evening. Instead, our friends returned to their room and we called it a night, walking away dejected.
As we walked out, I curiously checked reservations on the Yolan website. There were two open tables, fifteen minutes after the time we had requested that evening (see attached screenshot).
Never have I experienced such a lack of professionalism and resourcefulness in an establishment that champions themselves on their hospitality and culinary experience. As a Nashville local who enjoys to entertain, I will no longer be recommending Yolan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Jake Korf
NYE 5 course meal was quite exquisite! Staff and service were just top-notch. Chef came out to meet me personally
Ooh, super pricey but SUPER tasty. The waitress was so sweet, and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Breckenridge
Yolan has been a go to for my husband and myself since it opened.
Our most recent experience on Christmas was good just not great how it normally is. It being a holiday I understand there maybe a few glitches but, the staff was phenomenal- We sat at the bar and Richard took care of us.
The reason for the 3 stars on food is due to the following: -Stuffed Cheese Fried Olives tasted delicious if you got one that was fully covered & sealed because if you didn’t the cheese leaked out during the fry process. -Caviar Service has been a go to of mine multiple times at Yolan. I appreciate the Prosciutto but, it was way too much quantity and it truly just gets wasted. It just seemed like overkill when an additional item could have accompanied the dish. I asked for additional chives since the amount provided didn’t add to the flavor enough. The pockets doughs were delicious!
The Dover Sole was delicious. Cooked & seasoned perfect. The Focaccia with njuda was very tasty but for me I think the focaccia should have been sliced thicker- it was quite thin. The pear dessert has a lot of paired flavors & textures that worked very well together. Excellent wine list by the glass.
Living locally in Nashville we have a Short List of specialty go to restaurants and I hope to keep Yolan on it.
Maybe for future visits a manager can give me some direction if I can ask for some adjustments to an order so that it can be perfect “for me” I would love to hear any feedback
Once Michelin gets to Nashville, those guys get two stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing, Gnocchi with Australian Black Truffles, Steak Tartare, Ravioli, Whiskey Confit
Chris Torie
One of the best restaurants I have been to and a chefs table experience I won’t forget. Nowhere else in Nashville will you find such authentic northern italian cuisine. The chefs table is quite the experience, as chef Selim puts on quite a show through a night of service. No expense is spared by bringing in best ingredients, finest wines, and other comforts that make it seem like you are in a Michelin kitchen. We will definitely come back and encourage anybody in town to go out of their way to experience Yolan. Our waitress, chef Selim, and chef Jeremy were incredible personable and made it a night we won’t forget. The brunch and breakfast was also incredible, exceeds all expectations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adey Tadesse-Heath
Yolan is truly one of my favorites in Nashville. The ambience, service, and food are top notch and this particular winter menu has been our favorite! I am glad they added a small pizza to the menu, it’s basically a Margherita but more on the appetizer size. They used to serve bread complimentary but switched for it to be something to order off the menu, I don’t mind that since we’d get pretty full off bread before the main courses when it was free. The white bolognese and their recent lobster dumpling pasta (I can’t spell the name!) have been standouts for me.
Shelly is an excellent waiter with impeccable attention to detail and very knowledgeable. Selim, the head chef, is delightful and very warm and friendly, his care for food and craft is evident and he really respects the food journey. I highly recommend Yolan as a special date night spot or anytime you want a fantastic dinner experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rukky One
Beautiful restaurant 😍 Unfortunately, the food is way below par!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Lissette Rodriguez
One Word, AMAZING 🤩
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbet, Mercato, Wine Pairing, Cacio E Pepe
My wife and I have been here several times and I just read some of the less-favorable reviews. Ignore them. This is top shelf whether you sit at the bar or enjoy the dining room. Go and indulge. Get the pasta, the straciatella, anything you want. GREAT place!!!
An evening of culinary elegance ✨ Every bite felt like poetry—delicate house-made pastas crafted with precision, and the gnocchi… a modern marvel. Pillowy yet structured, each morsel melted with flavor that lingered long after the last forkful. A symphony of taste that calls for a return. 🍷🍝
Service that felt like an art form 🤍 Attentive without intrusion, gracious without pretense. Every detail was anticipated, every moment seamless. It’s the kind of hospitality that elevates a beautiful meal into an unforgettable experience.
I'd like to personally thank the entire staff at Yolan for making our date night one of the most memorable, enjoyable, and delicious nights out in a while!
The first to get our love, their sommelier Stefan, who started the night out proper and took us on a journey that was enjoyable til the end!
Next, our new friend and head chef, Selim, did a number on us with the culinary experience and the flavor explosions i still dream about today!
To the rest of the team, Logan, Andreas, Rohan, Krish, Trenton, and William - we thank you for being the glue to making this magic stick!
(Yes... it was that good that we remembered everyone's names who was part of the evening )
Everything was beyond expectations—- everything. And although they call it focaccia, it’s not what wou expect bc it’s really a sliced crusty bread w sublime seasoning. Fried olives are outstanding. And halibut and beet dishes A+.
Healthy fresh and delicious! Also has gluten free options
Everything was great. Fried olives were a perfect appetizer. Veal was huge and very well done.
My wife and I were spending time with friends who were staying at the Joesph so we figured we would enjoy an impromptu meal at Yolan. It was a Sunday at 5:45PM (a few days before New Year's) so we didn't feel there was a need to secure a reservation. As I approached the hostess, I asked if we could get a table for four. To which she replied coarsely that they were booked out for the night. Her comment struck me as odd given there were so many empty tables. I politely pushed the matter by asking if they could accommodate us since we were with hotel guests. To which she replied bluntly, there was nothing she could do. We had the means and motivation to enjoy ourselves that evening. Instead, our friends returned to their room and we called it a night, walking away dejected.
As we walked out, I curiously checked reservations on the Yolan website. There were two open tables, fifteen minutes after the time we had requested that evening (see attached screenshot).
Never have I experienced such a lack of professionalism and resourcefulness in an establishment that champions themselves on their hospitality and culinary experience. As a Nashville local who enjoys to entertain, I will no longer be recommending Yolan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
NYE 5 course meal was quite exquisite! Staff and service were just top-notch. Chef came out to meet me personally
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Truffle, Ravioli, Risotto
Ooh, super pricey but SUPER tasty. The waitress was so sweet, and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yolan has been a go to for my husband and myself since it opened.
Our most recent experience on Christmas was good just not great how it normally is.
It being a holiday I understand there maybe a few glitches but, the staff was phenomenal- We sat at the bar and Richard took care of us.
The reason for the 3 stars on food is due to the following:
-Stuffed Cheese Fried Olives tasted delicious if you got one that was fully covered & sealed because if you didn’t the cheese leaked out during the fry process.
-Caviar Service has been a go to of mine multiple times at Yolan. I appreciate the Prosciutto but, it was way too much quantity and it truly just gets wasted. It just seemed like overkill when an additional item could have accompanied the dish. I asked for additional chives since the amount provided didn’t add to the flavor enough.
The pockets doughs were delicious!
The Dover Sole was delicious. Cooked & seasoned perfect.
The Focaccia with njuda was very tasty but for me I think the focaccia should have been sliced thicker- it was quite thin.
The pear dessert has a lot of paired flavors & textures that worked very well together.
Excellent wine list by the glass.
Living locally in Nashville we have a Short List of specialty go to restaurants and I hope to keep Yolan on it.
Maybe for future visits a manager can give me some direction if I can ask for some adjustments to an order so that it can be perfect “for me”
I would love to hear any feedback
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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Once Michelin gets to Nashville, those guys get two stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing, Gnocchi with Australian Black Truffles, Steak Tartare, Ravioli, Whiskey Confit
One of the best restaurants I have been to and a chefs table experience I won’t forget. Nowhere else in Nashville will you find such authentic northern italian cuisine. The chefs table is quite the experience, as chef Selim puts on quite a show through a night of service. No expense is spared by bringing in best ingredients, finest wines, and other comforts that make it seem like you are in a Michelin kitchen. We will definitely come back and encourage anybody in town to go out of their way to experience Yolan. Our waitress, chef Selim, and chef Jeremy were incredible personable and made it a night we won’t forget. The brunch and breakfast was also incredible, exceeds all expectations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yolan is truly one of my favorites in Nashville. The ambience, service, and food are top notch and this particular winter menu has been our favorite! I am glad they added a small pizza to the menu, it’s basically a Margherita but more on the appetizer size. They used to serve bread complimentary but switched for it to be something to order off the menu, I don’t mind that since we’d get pretty full off bread before the main courses when it was free. The white bolognese and their recent lobster dumpling pasta (I can’t spell the name!) have been standouts for me.
Shelly is an excellent waiter with impeccable attention to detail and very knowledgeable. Selim, the head chef, is delightful and very warm and friendly, his care for food and craft is evident and he really respects the food journey. I highly recommend Yolan as a special date night spot or anytime you want a fantastic dinner experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful restaurant 😍 Unfortunately, the food is way below par!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
One Word, AMAZING 🤩
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbet, Mercato, Wine Pairing, Cacio E Pepe
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