Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Nashville

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Kase x Noko

5.0

5 (291)

$50 and over

Japanese

East Nashville

About the restaurant

A 14 seat, neighborhood Omakase from the team that brought you Noko Nashville. This is a 14 course, 90min nigiri & hand roll dining experience for $75. We highly recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to enjoy a drink at our Japanese cocktail bar as we start promptly at your reservation time. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the cuisine, we will not be able to accommodate fish allergies or vegetarians.

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Brittanie

Dined 2 days ago

Always amazing service from staff. The omakase is a great value and love being able to add the ala cart items. I went solo this time for my birthday and felt the love!

Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (2088)

$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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HollyVIP

Dined on Jul 22, 2025

Thank you for a great dining experience for me and my out of town relatives...

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4.9

4.9 (128)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

South Nashville

About the restaurant

Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.

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Heather

Dined 6 days ago

We went out to celebrate our 40th birthday and had a fabulous time. Absolutely delicious for every course with an added birthday celebration touch. 20/10 recommend , thanks Bastion team!!

etc.

4.9

4.9 (2928)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Green Hills

About the restaurant

Located in the Bedford Commons complex of the Green Hills neighborhood, etc. offers lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and dinner on Saturday. At the second, smaller version of sister restaurant Etch, Chef Deb Paquette incorporates her favorite spices, produce, and global recipes into the menus for an adventurous dining experience. The bar program offers a succinct wine list with selections from around the world, select craft beer, and an array of elevated craft cocktails.

The cozy 2400 square foot layout features simply adorned tables, comfortable banquette seating, a large inviting bar, along with plenty of open-air seating. Funky light fixtures, striking electric blue tile, copper and glass accents, and warm woods fill out the intimate space.

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EllenVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Etc staff were very attentive and accommodated for allergies and food preferences with grace and professionalism. Elena was our server and was outstanding.

Bella Napoli

4.9

4.9 (1261)

$30 and under

Italian

Edgehill

About the restaurant

Bella Napoli is a cozy, family-owned, Nashville’s premier destination for authentic, handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian cuisine, tucked into Nashville’s Edgehill Village.
Gather with friends and family to savor the true flavors of Italy—right here in the heart of Nashville.

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RanaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always great food at this establishment!! Nice ambiance, and great service as well!!

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4.9

4.9 (169)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

East Nashville

About the restaurant

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

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Bill

Dined 3 days ago

A great place for casual dining and the food is excellent!

Noko

4.9

4.9 (1737)

$31 to $50

Asian

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

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MollyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always the best service with amazing food! Great way to celebrate our anniversary!

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4.9

4.9 (950)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

About the restaurant

Epice is a family-owned Lebanese bistro in the heart of Nashville. We balance modern design with classic Lebanese dishes, aromatic spices with fresh herbs, and friendly service with professional knowledge. The cocktails are crisp, the entrees aromatic, and the wine elegant. Come celebrate.

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Mary

Dined on Jul 22, 2025

Enjoyable evening. Presentation beautiful and flavorful food.

Buca di Beppo - Cool Springs TN

4.9

4.9 (1142)

$30 and under

Italian

Franklin

About the restaurant

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Franklin, TN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Check out the Americana Music Association, the Franklin Theatre, and the Carnton Plantation, then head over to Galleria Boulevard to fill up on Franklin, TN's favorite Italian dishes.

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Lisha

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious! Portions are huge. Everything is served family style, including entrees, to serve 3-4 ppl. Very reasonable prices for the portion sizes. We will absolutely be back! (This was our first visit)

Eddie V's - Nashville

4.9

4.9 (3568)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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Marquita

Dined 3 days ago

A cut above the rest as this restaurant gave top tier customer service and also an ambiance to die for in Nashville. Upscale vibes and tasty food but it was the quality of food and service that made the night special

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