The Italian Kitchen

3.9 (29)

$30 and under

Italian

217 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219

About this restaurant

Romantic
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

The Authentic Italian Restaurant. Pasta, Pizza and Seafood. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 10 years, a Nashville original, The Italian Kitchen serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. It has been a local Nashville favorite for over a decades. Lunch and dinner are served daily with a seasonal menu utilizing fresh, local ingredients, as well as a gluten-free menu with over verity gluten-free dishes.

Authentic Italian pastas, hand-made pizzas, fresh seafood and steaks offer something for everyone at The Italian Kitchen. And if your tastes veer towards wine, you'll enjoy our wide verity of carefully selected wine list.

Group reservations, catering and private dining parties can all be accommodated at The Italian Kitchen. So whether you're having a quiet dinner for two or a business meeting for 50, we have everything you need for an enjoyable dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(615) 732-1111
Website
http://theitaliankitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
217 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Neighborhood
Downtown / Sobro
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Garden Salad
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, black olives and mozzarella
- Small$5.00
- Large$9.00
Antipasta Salad$10.00
Garden salad topped with pepperoni and ham. Choose Dressing: Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard Dressing, Caesar Dressing, Italian Dressing
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine, fresh garlic, croutons, Parmesan and Asiago
- Small$5.00
- Large$9.00
Greek Salad
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, Greek olives and feta
- Small$6.00
- Large$10.00

Pastas

Taste of Italy$19.99
Chicken Parmesan, lasagna. Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Cheese Ravioli$13.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Chicken Alfredo$15.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Gusto di Roma$17.99
Chicken and sausage on Cajun Alfredo. Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Spaghetti Meatball$13.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Manicotti$13.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Lasagna$15.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Eggplant Parmesan$14.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Baked Ziti$13.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Cannelloni$14.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad
Chicken Parmesan$15.99
Served with a garlic knot and small garden salad

Sandwiches

1/2 Lb. Cheeseburger$9.99
Served with french fries
Italian Club Sandwich$9.99
Served with french fries
Philly Sub$9.99
Served with french fries
Gyro Sandwich$9.99
Served with french fries
Meatball Sub$9.99
Served with french fries
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich$9.99
Served with french fries

Calzones

Toppings (Small $0.99, Medium $1.35, Large $1.75, Extra Large $2.25): Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Olives, Tomatoes, Spinach, Garlic, Green Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple, Grilled Chicken, Extra Mozzarella Cheese, Asiago Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Feta Cheese

Cheese Calzone
- Small$11.00
- Medium$13.00
- Large$15.00
- Extra Large$18.00
All Meat Calzone
- Small$12.99
- Medium$15.99
- Large$19.99
- Extra Large$22.99
Pepperoni Calzone
- Small$12.99
- Medium$15.99
- Large$19.99
- Extra Large$22.99
Supreme Calzone
- Small$12.99
- Large$15.99
- Medium$19.99
- Extra Large$22.99
Spinach Calzone
- Small$12.99
- Medium$15.99
- Large$19.99
- Extra Large$22.99

Stromboli

Cheese Stromboli
- Small$11.00
- Medium$13.00
- Large$15.00
- Extra Large$18.00
All Meat Stromboli
- Small$12.99
- Medium$15.99
- Large$19.99
- Extra Large$22.99
Pepperoni Stromboli
- Small$12.99
- Medium$15.99
- Large$19.99
- Extra Large$22.99
Supreme Stromboli
- Small$12.99
- Medium$15.99
- Large$19.99
- Extra Large$22.99
Spinach Stromboli
- Small$12.99
- Medium$15.99
- Large$19.99
- Extra Large$22.99

Desserts

Tennessee Cheesecake$5.99
Chocolate Mousse$5.99
Tiramisu$6.50
Limoncello$5.99
Cannoli$5.99
Chocolate Lasagna$6.50

Drinks

Can Soda$1.69
Choose a Drink: Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Root Beer, Lemonade
Bottle Water$1.69
20 Oz. Bottle$2.29
Choose a Drink: Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Root Beer, Lemonade
San Pellegrino$3.99
2-Liter Soda$3.49
Choose a Drink: Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Root Beer, Lemonade
Homemade Tea
Choose a Style: Sweet, Unsweet
- 1/2 Gallon$3.99

What 29 people are saying

The Italian Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.0Service
3.6Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

29 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Hit or miss dishes (my ravioli tasted like Chef Boyardee but my husband’s was first-rate). They don’t need reservations because we booked at a busy Saturday night time and they just told us to sit anywhere. Very nice staff and great service - just expect more of a “no-frills” than the profile would lead you to believe.
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Josh1084
Atlanta1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We went ther for dinner for Valentine’s Day. It’s not a big place at all. Once we were seated it took several minutes before we were even greeted. The food was great though.
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BlakeM
Nashville1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was okay. I would not eat there again. The food was very overpriced and the service was sub-par. Multiple people left because they were not attended to.
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Chelsea
Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The prices online are different than what is on the menu in the restaurant. I thought the meal was a $12-$14 meal, not a $20-$25 meal. Meatballs didn't taste like they were from scratch. My husband got the Chicken Broccoli pasta and the broccoli was almost raw and mostly stalks. The staff was horribly unorganized for it being Valentine's Day, which created a hurried, stressful experience. The lights were turned on super bright, which is fine, but when the tables are elbow to elbow, a dimmer ambiance could give it less of a lunchroom feel. I am happy to pay $100 for a nice night out, but the quality just wasn't there to justify the cost.
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tinapais VIP
San Diego91 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The booth we were given, I couldn’t get in cuz of high chairs and waitress would move them. Ordered the rigatoni and asked for soup of the day, told they don’t make soup. Only offered a house salad which was soaked in water, old with a bottled salad dressing in a Dixie cup on the side. No bread, olive oil served, no anti-pasta. This was more of an American Kitchen not Italian. Disappointed on food selection.
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TerryS
Nashville1 review
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food seemed frozen and processed. seemed to be more of a Robert orr sisco experience. expected more of a hands on freshly made experience.chicken Marcela was 23.00 . spaghetti meatballs 19.00 I would have expected 10-12 a plate.over priced but large portions.extremely nice staff very clean.
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robc
Nashville2 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 4, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere with excellent service. As others have written, pretty pricey for the caliber of food as you can get the same food at half price at the casual dining options. That being said, not out of line for downtown Nashville. We will definitely go again
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Robert
South Carolina1 review
2.0
Dined on January 1, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Too expensive for the experience. Food was alright, but way over priced.
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AmandaW VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The eggplant parmigiana was excellent. Table of 7 and everything was delicious!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Las Vegas12 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 17, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Terrible! Tasted like cafeteria food. Prices were twice those in menu shown on OpenTable.
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FAQs

The Italian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 732-1111.

The Italian Kitchen is rated 3.9 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

217 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown / Sobro
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://theitaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(615) 732-1111

The Italian Kitchen

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Starters

Garlic Knots

Cheese Bread$9.99

Fried Ravioli$7.99

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip$9.99

Bruschetta$9.99

Calamari$9.99

Buffalo Wings$10.99

Mozzarella Sticks$7.99

Salads

Garden Salad

Antipasta Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad

Greek Salad

Pastas

Taste of Italy$19.99

Cheese Ravioli$13.99

Chicken Alfredo$15.99

Gusto di Roma$17.99

Spaghetti Meatball$13.99

Manicotti$13.99

Lasagna$15.99

Eggplant Parmesan$14.99

Baked Ziti$13.99

Cannelloni$14.99

Chicken Parmesan$15.99

Sandwiches

1/2 Lb. Cheeseburger$9.99

Italian Club Sandwich$9.99

Philly Sub$9.99

Gyro Sandwich$9.99

Meatball Sub$9.99

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich$9.99

Calzones

Cheese Calzone

All Meat Calzone

Pepperoni Calzone

Supreme Calzone

Spinach Calzone

Stromboli

Cheese Stromboli

All Meat Stromboli

Pepperoni Stromboli

Supreme Stromboli

Spinach Stromboli

Desserts

Tennessee Cheesecake$5.99

Chocolate Mousse$5.99

Tiramisu$6.50

Limoncello$5.99

Cannoli$5.99

Chocolate Lasagna$6.50

Drinks

Can Soda$1.69

Bottle Water$1.69

20 Oz. Bottle$2.29

San Pellegrino$3.99

2-Liter Soda$3.49

Homemade Tea

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Does The Italian Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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