Zolo's Italian Restaurant

Name: Zolo's Italian Restaurant
Address: 119 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, United States, 37064
Telephone: (615) 599-2901
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

495 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Zolos Italian Restaurant located in historic downtown Franklin serves wonderful contemporary Italian Cuisine enjoyed among a quaint cozy atmosphere that people love and adore. Step into a taste of Italy with world class favorites.
**Special note** Due to the large request for booth and window seating we cannot guarantee table request but will do our best**

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(615) 599-2901

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Greek, European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(615) 599-2901
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
119 5th Ave N Franklin, TN 37064
Neighborhood
Franklin / Brentwood
Cross street
5th Ave North and Fair Street
Parking details
Public parking lot across from Zolos or Street parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$7.75
Stay warm with our amazing French onion soup! Made with beef stock base, Marsala wine, slow-cooked caramelized onions, croutons, and Provolone cheese
Caesar Salad$7.75
Crisp romaine tossed in our authentic Caesar dressing, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and seasoned croutons
Caprese Salad$7.75
Mixed greens topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and tomatoes marinated in our own olive oil blend with fresh basil and balsamic reduction
House Salad$7.75
Fresh spring mix with Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, sweet red onions and mushrooms
Tuscan Salad$7.75
Fresh spring mix mandarin oranges, cranberries, toasted almonds and goat cheese
Baked Cheesy Bread and Marinara Sauce$12.00
Breaded Cheese Ravioli$12.00
Fried and served with Parmesan and a side of our own marinara
Fried Mozzarella Cheese and Homemade Marinara$12.00

Aperitivo

Basket of Fried Spinach$9.00
Deliciously seasoned
Arancini$12.00
Our homemade risotto balls, stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese and deep fried, served with our own marinara
Double Tomato Bruschetta$12.00
Grape tomatoes, sun-dried tomato, fresh garlic, basil and sweet red onion with Parmesan cheese served with warm crostini
Baked Asiago Flatbread$14.00
Baked with our own Asiago cream sauce and fresh spinach, bacon, melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Lobster Pesto Flatbread$16.00
Fresh baked bread with Pesto cream sauce, slow roasted garlic, fresh basil and lobster meat and baked Mozzarella cheese
Baked Lump Crab Tortini$16.00
A perfect balance of crab meat with our own savory seasonings and baked golden brown "a real taste treat"
Calamari$16.00
Lightly breaded and deep fried with a side of spicy Arrabiata sauce
Crispy Artichokes
Lightly breaded and deep fried with our pesto Genovese
- Serves Two$16.00

Italian Favorites

Spaghetti & Meatballs or Sausage$19.00
Baked Five Cheese Tortellini$19.00
Tossed in our marinara or Asiago cream sauce then baked with Mozzarella cheese
Baked Lasagna$22.00
Made with layers of seasoned ground beef, ricotta cheese and Mozzarella then baked golden brown
Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana$22.00
With our homemade Marinara and baked Mozzarella cheese
- Veal$32.00
Chicken or Shrimp Al Freddo$22.00
Served with our own Asiago, Parmesan and Romano cream sauce
Sausage or Shrimp Alla Vodka$24.00
Spicy tomato and cream sauce. Served over penne pasta
Chicken Marsala$26.00
Sautéed in a sweet Marsala wine with mushrooms, butter and a touch of cream. Served with Angel Hair pasta
- Veal$32.00
Shrimp or Chicken Picatta$26.00
Sautéed white wine, butter, fresh squeezed lemon, capers and mushrooms. Served with linguine
- Veal$32.00

House Specialties

Spicy Tortellini Diablo$26.00
Spicy and savory butter cream sauce with grilled chicken, spicy Italian sausage, pancetta, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes served over five cheese tortellini
Parmesan Crusted Whitefish$26.00
Served with "fire kissed" tomatoes and slow roasted garlic, topped with creamy goat cheese and served over angel hair pasta
Shrimp and Scallop Carbonara$29.00
Linguine, eggs, Parmesan cheese, shrimp, scallops and pancetta come together in the ultimate Italian favorite
Parmesan Baked Crab Ravioli$29.00
Jumbo cheese filled ravioli tossed in our creamy Asiago cream sauce then topped with lump crab meat and baked with Parmesan cheese crust
Angel Hair Del Pescatore$29.00
Shrimp and scallops prepared in a white wine tomato sauce with fresh basil and minced garlic
Saffron Pappardelle with Seared Salmon$34.00
Homemade Pappardelle pasta tossed in a creamy Saffron sauce with roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese with a hint of lemon zest
Lobster, Shrimp and Andouille Sausage$36.00
Served over Ricotta cheese stuffed ravioli with a creamy lobster sauce and sauteed mushrooms and fresh spinach
Rib-Eye Steak and Shiitake Stuffed Mushroom Ravioli$36.00
With a savory pancetta, caramelized onions and mushroom cream sauce with a hint of Marsala wine

What 495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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RonP
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food around! Reminds me of the Italian restaurants we frequented in NY. Food, atmosphere, and service is outstanding. We celebrate our anniversary there every year. We love it!
CS
ChrisS
Nashville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
NG
NancyG
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our time at Zolo’s was wonderful. Relaxed atmosphere, greeted at the door by the owner, excellent food, and a very sweet and attentive (not too attentive!!) server, Reagan. We enjoyed every bit of it. I want to go back again and again to try other items on the menu.
CD
CassandraD
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quaint little Italian restaurant! We loved the vibe of the place, and the open kitchen! The food was phenomenal and the music was great too! We were greeted with a very friendly server and even though it was busy, they brought delicious warm bread to the table right away and got our drinks going. We started with the Calamari which was crispy and very tasty. I ordered the Spicy Tortellini Diablo which was insane and my girlfriends both had the Spaghetti and Meatballs and they loved! We finished with tiramisu! Only complaint is they need to learn how to make an espresso martini! lol! But seriously, this place is wonderful and we will be back again!
b
bobkim
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Great spot Nice menu music is cool Chef needs to take some cooking lessons from Italy ! Overall good !
MM
MidgeM
Nashville
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love the look & personal history with Zolo's! Our dinner was outstanding as was the sparkling sangria. Few suggestions to ensure Zolos meets/exceeds other downtown Franklin 5Star restaurants Upgrade the Italian bread;ditch all ball caps & denim worn by servers & greters. We loved the live music too & will definitely be back. There was some level of anxiety among the owner/staff evidenced by facial expressions. Hey it was a busy Friday night & Zolos was slammed. That's a great problem to have. Thanks for bringing a favorite spit back to life in beautiful downtown Franklin. I wish you great SUCCESS!!
RS
RhondaS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
Music was too loud! Lasagne only seemed to have one layer of pasta but an over amount of cheese. I would go for the spaghetti & meatballs next time.
GO
GregO
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Franklin. Hands down. Did I stutter?
MK
MandyK
Omaha
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Fantastic meals…proportions were great and taste was fabulous!
M
Mdine
Central Coast
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Italian comfort food! Nice ambiance and friendly attentive service.
E
Elizabeth
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The reservation process was very simple through Open Table. We received a very nice warm greeting upon arriving and we’re quickly seated. The staff and service were amazing, the food was fabulous and it was a cozy atmosphere. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner and it’s nice to see someone so engaged in their restaurant. We will definitely return. One of downtown Franklin’s bests!
F
Foodie
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food, romantic and classic Italian restaurant and atmosphere. Loved the live music!
CP
CourtneyP
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Not impressed. Food was decent but not the little Italian joint we thought it was.
A
Ashley
Nashville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family in town and finally checked out Zolo’s after living in Franklin for almost 6 years! I can’t believe I’ve been missing out on it. So friendly, amazing food, huge portions. Will definitely be back regularly!
WI
WILLIAM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
CEASAR SALAD ....BLAH. CHICKEN MARSALA WAS MARSALALESS
JL
JulietL
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great gathering spot! Food was spectacular and John and his team are the kindest! Can't wait to go back!
D
Doug
Nashville
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
The staff was very courteous. Unfortunately, it was apparent the staff was stretched thin, both waiting tables and kitchen. The wait between courses was longer than expected, with the waitress apologizing for this more than once. Would not recommend this for children, as menu items do not include children's options. The calamari was tougher than usually served by comparable Italian restaurants and was pricy at $16 (kind of expect this in a land locked state, though). The veal marsala was very tough and the breading fell off instantly after being cut with a knife. Was not possible to cut with a fork. The crab stuffed ravioli was nice. Dessert was not bad, but was disappointed to be told they were out of their signature tiramisu after waiting 15 minutes for desert to be served. The staff apologized and did not charge for the alternative dessert. I was excited about this restaurant on the front end but was somewhat disappointed on the back end.
RJ
RandyJ
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have often eaten at Zolo's, but this time was the best. The food was excellent. The service was outstanding. There was live music, which created a great atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delightful night with great food, wine and friends. We loved the “chefs table” and our server was just perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience2
Super friendly and sweet staff-very pricey food that was pretty greasy. Not much ambience
GS
GenoS
Key West
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food I’ve had in Tennessee!
M
Mimi
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was very attentive, food was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Caleb, was wonderful and the food was fantastic!
B
Bruce
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zolo is a warm and welcoming place with excellent Italian comfort food and attentive service. One of our favorites.
AL
ALANM
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated immediately. Waiter was prompt to our table with delicious Italian bread, and our drinks. He took our order, making sure he got everything correctly. Our order arrived in a timely manner, and, man, was it flavorful and tender. We will certainly be back.
E
Eileene
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Have been here before and have been very happy. Maybe it was an off night? Greeted poorly. Sat at the bar and was never offered a drink. Waiter was ok. Has this been my first time at Zolos not sure I would be back
j
jennya
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Eggplant parmigiana was superb Highly recommend!!
GO
GregO
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zolo’s is freaking amazing!!! My wife and I can’t get enough! She always gets the 5 cheese tortellini with white sauce and chicken. I am trying to go through the menu and haven’t found a bad dish. The staff is great. Daniel in the kitchen is amazing and knows what’s he’s doing. They got slammed last time we were there and the owners jumped in and helped keep everyone out of the weeds. Everybody needs to go asap
HW
HannahW
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time going and we were blown away by how good the food was! The bruschetta was fabulous and the cheese tortellini was delicious!
BW
BuddyW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience2
Service was outstanding. Jacob was perfect and very attentive. Found the food average but very large portions.
F
Foodie2
Nashville
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday Server brought slice of cake with a candle. Very thoughtful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our go to place for Italian. Have never had a bad experience.
BS
BobS
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Home style, local owned, good size entrees reasonable priced alcohol from full service bar.
GO
GregO
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite place. Food is great. Vibe is very nice for dates or for catching up with friends. Small wine list but wines are chosen well to pair. Service is great. I’m not the owner, just a patron. Me & my wife recommend this place to everyone.
JO
JOHNH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
the food, service, and atmosphere was really good...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food is always great! Interior could use some updating and portion sizes were manageable, but could be a little larger for the price. All in all, it’s a staple in our rotation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Worst service ever, starting with the hostess/owner down to the server. Food was good to bad will never return again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time and it was AWESOME! Came highly recommended from a co-worker. Planning another night very soon
JF
JoeF
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was not busy, but it was on a Thursday night. The food & service was great!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Zolo's Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 599-2901.

Zolo's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 495 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

Jul 2, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(615) 599-2901

Google Map for Zolo's Italian Restaurant

119 5th Ave N Franklin, TN 37064

Additional information

Cross street
5th Ave North and Fair Street
Neighborhood
Franklin / Brentwood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Greek, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public parking lot across from Zolos or Street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(615) 599-2901

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Zolo's Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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The Best Italian Restaurants in Nashville

Chicken Marsala

Spicy Tortellini Diablo

French Onion Soup

Soup, Salad & Etc

French Onion Soup$7.75

Caesar Salad$7.75

Caprese Salad$7.75

House Salad$7.75

Tuscan Salad$7.75

Baked Cheesy Bread and Marinara Sauce$12.00

Breaded Cheese Ravioli$12.00

Fried Mozzarella Cheese and Homemade Marinara$12.00

Aperitivo

Basket of Fried Spinach$9.00

Arancini$12.00

Double Tomato Bruschetta$12.00

Baked Asiago Flatbread$14.00

Lobster Pesto Flatbread$16.00

Baked Lump Crab Tortini$16.00

Calamari$16.00

Crispy Artichokes

Italian Favorites

Spaghetti & Meatballs or Sausage$19.00

Baked Five Cheese Tortellini$19.00

Baked Lasagna$22.00

Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana$22.00

Chicken or Shrimp Al Freddo$22.00

Sausage or Shrimp Alla Vodka$24.00

Chicken Marsala$26.00

Shrimp or Chicken Picatta$26.00

House Specialties

Spicy Tortellini Diablo$26.00

Parmesan Crusted Whitefish$26.00

Shrimp and Scallop Carbonara$29.00

Parmesan Baked Crab Ravioli$29.00

Angel Hair Del Pescatore$29.00

Saffron Pappardelle with Seared Salmon$34.00

Lobster, Shrimp and Andouille Sausage$36.00

Rib-Eye Steak and Shiitake Stuffed Mushroom Ravioli$36.00

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