Santo

Name: Santo
Address: 3998 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN, United States, 37215
Telephone: (615) 336-3426
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

215 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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Santo is a modern Mediterranean restaurant in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. The modern design highlights our innovative Mediterranean dishes, fresh ingredients, and friendly service with professional knowledge. The cocktails are refined and the wine list is curated to compliment the menu. Stop by seasonally to appreciate all Santo has to offer!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 336-3426
Website
http://www.santonashville.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3998 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Neighborhood
Green Hills
Cross street
Hillsboro Road & Richard Jones Road in the Vertis Building
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

Oysters*
raw or baked with pecorino crunch & served with oregano chimichurri
Lamb Meatballs$12.00
zhoug aioli | muhammara | chive
White Bean Hummus$9.00
hazelnut dukkah | bread | crudités
Whipped Feta$12.00
grilled bread | crudités
Spanish Brussels$10.00
crispy jamon | shaved cheese | citrus aioli | smoked paprika
Beef Tartare*$17.00
capers | roasted garlic aioli | crostinis
Asparagus$12.00
pickled mustard seeds | mustard sauce | herbs | shallots
Mussels*$16.00
spiced tomato broth | herbs | grilled bread
Roasted Beets$11.00
whipped goat cheese | apples | hazelnuts | arugula | champagne vinaigrette
Roasted Garlic Fries$9.00
roasted garlic aioli
Napa and Brussels$11.00
shredded roasted brussels & cabbage | tahini lemon dressing | za'atar chickpea crumb | parmesan
Chopped Salad$12.00
crunchy vegetables | feta | breadcrumb

Mains

Moroccan Chicken*$28.00
chickpea compote | couscous | filo | feta mornay
Market Fish*
poached fish | lemon | vegetables | tomato velouté
Bucatini Pasta$32.00
slow braised beef red sauce | olive dust | parmesan | basil
Spring Pasta$25.00
lemon pesto | breadcrumb | chili ricotta
Lebanese Beef Kabobs*$38.00
polenta fries | preserved lemon tahini | green salad | saba vinaigrette | feta

What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

215 Reviews

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ShannonH
Beijing
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is fantastic. Great service. Very quiet and relaxing
1 person found this helpful
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RobertO
Nashville
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Way too noisy….i have been to this restaurant on numerous occasions but found it noisier last night. The food was quite good but not great…the beet appetizer was quite small.
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kima
Nashville
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
First time server didnt tell us the special- heard about it from the table next Food was okay- pork chops were undercooked- server never asked how we wanted it cooked Fish was okay- nothing special- portion was small Whpped feta at butcher and bee much better Pain to try to find the rearaurant Epice is much better Wont be back- sorry
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved sitting on the patio eating beautiful and delicious food while enjoying a great Old Fashioned!
1 person found this helpful
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DanaH
Orlando
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place! Excellent lamb meatballs truffle fries and whipped feta! I was an appetizer diner and that was just perfect for me.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Santos is a great dinner choice. Brett Allen and his crew were over the top. Food was awesome.
1 person found this helpful
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celestem
Coastal Georgia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had our book club meet there. It was wonderful
1 person found this helpful
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Amazondoc
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicate flavors, fresh and enjoyable. The owner is a gracious delight. The only problem is the parking situation, which is ridiculously bad.
1 person found this helpful
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Gabrielle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were equally incredible! We loved the whipped feta and spanish brussels as well as tbe bucatini pasta, and Brette was attentive and eager to give fantastic recommendations. We felt cared for and satisfied!!
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
74 reviews
vip
3.0
74 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Great service, cozy ambiance and good value. Spotty food quality…oyster not chilled and kebab meat slightly overcooked. A good neighbourhood place.
1 person found this helpful
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TBNTN64
Nashville
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, delicious food and great service. Brett is an excellent server. Highly recommend.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
I was looking forward to eating here after reading the reviews. Food was average at best and the drinks took a very long time to get to the table. Cocktails were not great either.
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phillipj
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
this restaurant never disappoints. highly recommend.
1 person found this helpful
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ErichGroos
San Francisco
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great combination of cocktails, starters and main dishes. Businees/social meeting at the same time. We shared the hummus and mussels, then I had the fish special and he had the beef kebabs. Not a scrap left on any plate! Old fashioneds were quite good also.
1 person found this helpful
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jdavis
Nashville
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is a step above. Try it all! Save room for dessert!
1 person found this helpful
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DonnaF
Atlanta Metro
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Whipped feta was delicious. Lots of fennel flavor in the Shakshouka. Ate outside which was nice except for traffic noise.
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pmonstr
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go-to place - Amazing food, staff, and a must try if you haven't.
1 person found this helpful
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S117
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is outstanding. Staff is friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly Fantastic! We enjoyed the food and the experience so much!
1 person found this helpful
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BizDiner
Nashville
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food and atmosphere of Santo. Beautiful place to have a relaxing dinner!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Santo is one of the best restaurants in Nashville. The food is fresh and well prepared. The service is just right and the drink menu is on point.
1 person found this helpful
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Caosyoung
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always just a great experience. Food was outstanding and our waiter was money. Not sure of his name, older dude with longer gray hair with a surfer vibe.
1 person found this helpful
JA
JessicaA
Nashville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great quiet little place in Green Hills if you dont want to venture into downtown but still want a great meal.
1 person found this helpful
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Brennan
Nashville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious meal. We were in no rush but the service was a little slow even still. The food was fantastic and the restaurant was very well kept. It was a little loud when the restaurant was full but I would gladly go back again!
1 person found this helpful
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Dale
Tampa
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place is awesome. The food is excellent and the service is over the top. Ask for Brette as your server. She's the best in Nashville.
1 person found this helpful
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michelley
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service, food and wine in a beautiful outdoor setting.
1 person found this helpful
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anonymous
Nashville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! And the portions are what people SHOULD BE eating! Our server was the best!! Very attentive and easy to talk to! We stayed there all day — lunch thru dinner. First for us but the weather was perfect and what better way to spend a Friday than having a couple drinks, great food and watching the world go by.
1 person found this helpful
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PatriciaJ
New York Area
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall2food3service5ambience5
The drinks were small pours …..vodka on rocks is about 4 sips! The fish special, branzino, was delicious, but the serving wouldn’t fill up a child it was so small….and needed a rice or at least bread to enjoy the sauce.
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mtayloraia
Nashville
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
We love Santo. On this particular night, the poor server was working every table & her manager had to help. That said, she did a wonderful job keeping us informed and checking in - she did not ignore us and as the night went on, she was able to breathe and be more attentive. We were not upset with her - just felt bad that they were understaffed. The food was wonderful as always. A few dishes had a little too much sauce on them rather than let the dish & spices stand more on their own, but overall it was another wonderful meal & we will be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drink were delicious. It is a higher bill at the end but we knew that coming in. Happy to support our local restaurant and continue to give them business.
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GourmetMama
Nashville
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A quiet and enjoyable place to dine. Food was very good although the special, Branzino was a small portion. Waitress and chef were attentive to food allergies. Dark Chocolate Creme Brûlée was amazing! Wine was exceptional as well.
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Cricket
Nashville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Dinner for two did not disappoint. The Santos Old Fashioned was very nice. In terms of food, some dishes were preferred over others, but overall the food was great. The Whipped Feta and Napa and Brussels appetizers were particularly tasty. The service was fantastic - Lindsay (sp?) was engaging and there when you needed him, but at the same time never intrusive.
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Organboy1
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service. Portion size of the Market Fish entree seemed to be very small.
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DebK
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took our neighbors that had never been. One had some food allergies and was able to order several things off the menu. Staff was attentive but not interfering. Food was exquisite and delicious. Brett was a breath of fresh air at the front door. Very grateful that Santo was so supportive of dining out for life.
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DanielleW
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really delicious meal! All the apps were great— get the hummus and the whipped feta. I think for mains the portions were on the smaller size but we will be back. One of the better meals we have had in Nashville in a while!
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Gireland
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, delish and a fun contemporary take on Mediterranean dishes. Our server Britt provided great advice on wine and drink pairings - would recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was perfectly cooked and so flavorful! Definitely does justice to Mediterranean cuisine!
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PamG
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, every dish was so tasty. Will definitely be back.
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JessieP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did a last minute switch to SANTO, and I am so happy we did. The service, food, and ambiance for my mom’s birthday lunch was outstanding. I’m surprised more people don’t talk about this restaurant because all 6 of us enjoyed our meals, it’s tucked away from all the tourists, and the waiter was fantastic.. but I would 100% recommend this spot to anyone. Delicious flavors that lean towards Mediterranean — well priced and the spot is so beautiful. FYI: they were able to accommodate my 8 month old in his stroller and my three year old niece with juice and she loved the fries. PS: best spicy margarita I’ve had.
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RobertG
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service Great food and service Great food and service Great food and service
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FAQs

Santo is rated 4.8 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

3998 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hillsboro Road & Richard Jones Road in the Vertis Building
Neighborhood
Green Hills
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.santonashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 336-3426

Santo

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Bucatini Pasta

Mussels

Roasted Beets

Menu

Starters

Oysters*

Lamb Meatballs$12.00

White Bean Hummus$9.00

Whipped Feta$12.00

Spanish Brussels$10.00

Beef Tartare*$17.00

Asparagus$12.00

Mussels*$16.00

Roasted Beets$11.00

Roasted Garlic Fries$9.00

Napa and Brussels$11.00

Chopped Salad$12.00

Mains

Moroccan Chicken*$28.00

Market Fish*

Bucatini Pasta$32.00

Spring Pasta$25.00

Lebanese Beef Kabobs*$38.00

What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Santo restaurant rated?

Is Santo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information