Nashville is the home of country music. People come here to dance at honky-tonks, hear live music, and have fun, but there’s always a nice bonus for visitors: the food. The dining scene in town is outstanding, and there are countless restaurants to enjoy unforgettable meals. But where should you go when you’re craving Italian? Millions of diners book with us each month, and among them are the ones you trust the most. You know, those people you turn to for last-minute recos or special occasions. That’s because they’re tastemakers and know what’s up. We used the tastemakers of Nashville to power this list. Here are their recommendations for the best Italian restaurants in Music City.
| Restaurants: | Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town, Trattoria Il Mulino - Nashville, Amerigo - West End… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$ |
| Cuisines: | Italian, Unspecified… |
| Neighborhoods: | West End, Nashville… |
Giovanni's has long been considered a Nashville classic. This beloved Italian restaurant serves an outstanding menu of traditional Italian fare, including salads, pastas, risottos, meat, fish, and mor...
Trattoria Il Mulino is an outpost of a popular Italian restaurant originally in New York City. In Nashville, the restaurant is trendy and scene-y, which makes it a great spot in town to dress up and g...
Amerigo is known for some of the best Italian in Nashville. It's part of a chain, and this outpost shines for serving consistently high-quality Italian fare with fresh ingredients in a warm and inviti...
Another great spot for pizza in Nashville is Bella Napoli, often considered Nashville's best pizzeria. In addition to a large menu of pizzas, Bella Napoli has many other Italian food options. Diners c...
Buca di Beppo is a good option for some of the best Italian in Nashville. The Nashville location of this nationwide chain is technically in Franklin, an upscale suburb just a few minutes from the cent...
Valentino's serves some of the best Italian in Nashville just steps from some of Nashville's best attractions. Valentino's is upscale, so expect white tablecloths and attentive service. Diners can cho...
Zolo's Italian Restaurant is in nearby Franklin, and has been open since 2007. Zolo's makes every single item on its in-house — from the pasta to the salad dressing. There is a small menu of Italian c...
Some of the best Italian in Nashville is at Romano's Macaroni Grill, located in the beloved local mall, Opry Mills. Romano's Macaroni Grill is a chain, well-known for their delicious rosemary bread an...