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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Nashville

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (2054)

$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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Grant

Dined 1 day ago

Just a great night. Food was amazing as always. Servers are always available. Just a really great night out.

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4.9

4.9 (1211)

$30 and under

Italian

Edgehill

About the restaurant

Bella Napoli is Nashville's only restaurant to offer handcrafted authentic Neapolitan style pizza and Italian cuisine. Come experience the flavors of Italy with your friends and family and enjoy a truly Italian experience in Nashville!

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Rose

Dined 6 days ago

Bella Napoli surpasses expectations every time - my favorite restaurant in town! Incredible authentic Italian food, beautiful location, and they always pick the most incredible live musicians to play - beautiful jazz combos or romantic acoustic guitar - we love it!!

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Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town

4.8

4.8 (1720)

$31 to $50

Italian

Music Row

About the restaurant

At Giovanni's you will experience creative Italian cuisine in a multi level, chic and relaxed atmosphere.

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Kristi

Dined 4 days ago

We needed a last minute reservation and were thrilled to get seated. The wait staff was excellent and food was wonderful! A touch pricey but quality was superb. Would return.

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Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

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Pappardelle alla Norcia

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Spaghetti cacio e pepe

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4.8

4.8 (1706)

$31 to $50

Italian

Germantown

About the restaurant

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.

The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

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Louis

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Great food by great people. When back in Nashville, we will return.

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4.8

4.8 (468)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Gulch & North Gulch

About the restaurant

Famed New York City restaurateur Anthony Scotto brings his decades of experience to Nashville's Gulch neighborhood with Luogo. Named after the Italian word for “the place,” this must-visit destination focuses on upscale, authentic Italian food featuring many of Scotto's iconic dishes, with the focus being coastal cuisine.

For groups of 11 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@luogorestaurant.com.

20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 8 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $55 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts brought by guests.

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Agostino

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience! Delicious high quality food choices, the most attentive staff (should be the standard for all restaurants) and the dynamic ambiance creates an excellent experience that makes you want to come back again and again.

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Pelato - Nashville

4.8

4.8 (662)

$31 to $50

Italian

Germantown

About the restaurant

At Pelato we proudly serve authentic Brooklyn Italian fare, reimagined in a small plate & casual atmosphere. We embrace the richness of Italian culture, infused with the unmistakable spirit of Brooklyn. It's not just a motto; it's in our DNA.

For groups of 9 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@pelatorestaurant.com.

Outdoor dining available year-round in our enclosed, covered, & heated patio. Indoor seating is not guaranteed for patio diners in the event of poor weather conditions.

20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 6 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $45 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts. Due to high demand, tables are subject to a 2-hour limit.

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GinnyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent experience at Pelato! We loved sharing the small plates - we had stuffed mushrooms, orecchiette pasta, raviolini, meatballs, aricini and fried zucchini, all delicious! And a shared pistachio gelato topped off our meal. A great neighborhood gem!

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Trattoria Il Mulino - Nashville

4.8

4.8 (3680)

$50 and over

Italian

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Trattoria Il Mulino, the acclaimed casual chic restaurant concept from iconic Il Mulino New York, debuts its fourth trattoria location in downtown Nashville. Guests will enjoy traditional Italian cuisine from the Abruzzo region of Italy under the direction of Il Mulino New York’s Executive Chef Michele Mazza with Chef Konstantin Rubis, adding Nashville influences to the menu.

Menu categories will include soups, salads and antipasti; salumi and cheeses; premium vegetables; wood-fired pizzas; pasta, seafood and steak entrees; and dessert.

The restaurant centerpiece is the signature hand crafted glass paneled wine cabinet, featuring a curated selection of over 350 wine labels from around the world. The restaurant also has a spacious patio on 5th Ave for enjoying al fresco dining.

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ReaganVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service were very good! Extensive wine list. Would definitely go here again!

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Grilled Octopus

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Maggiano's - Nashville

4.7

4.7 (7160)

$30 and under

Italian

Belmont / Hillsboro

About the restaurant

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Nashville and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Nashville offers a wide range of events and attractions. Whether you want to attend a concert, golf, or visit historic destinations, Maggiano's is your place to wine and dine! Visit us at 3106 W End Ave. or book your reservation today!

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Constance

Dined 2 days ago

She had Assad! He was amazing! He was helpful in trying things and had great conversation. Definitely will be back on our next trip!

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North Italia - Franklin

4.7

4.7 (1683)

$30 and under

Italian

Franklin

About the restaurant

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

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JohnVIP

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Beautiful night on the patio. Delicious food and attentive, professional service.

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Chicken Parmesan

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White Truffle Garlic Bread

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Mimo at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

4.8

4.8 (378)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Nashville, Mimo Restaurant and Bar is an Italian fine-dining restaurant showcasing a menu infused with the essence of Tuscan cuisine, all served with warm and genuine service within a lively atmosphere. Situated on the first floor of Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, Mimo transforms during the day into a captivating social hub for connections with breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings and, come evening, evolves into a dynamic setting fueled by an animated bar and restaurant ambience with a delightful new dinner menu and expansive cocktail list. Join us for live music every Thursday through Sunday.

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Darien

Dined 5 days ago

Food, service and ambiance were excellent. I think the food and drink prices were a tad bit high, but maybe in-line with a hotel restaurant.

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