Virago

4.6

1527 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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For more reservation availability, please call (615) 254-1902 or book directly at mstreetnashville.com.

As an original pioneer of the blossoming Nashville restaurant & food scene, Virago is the gold standard for Asian fusion and Sushi. Virago continues to justify its national acclaim as amongst the nation’s best by satiating savvy diners with its artistic cuisine, creative mixology, and sixty label sake list.

Virago’s perennially awarded “Best Sushi” set in the “Best Interior Design” creates an exciting dining adventure that can only be experienced at Virago. And although Virago’s sushi is consistently regarded as the city’s best, its innovative menu of Asian-inspired culinary gems is recognized by insiders as the brightest star that shines on MStreet.

Above all, Virago is an experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Sunday: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 5:00 pm-12:00 pm

Reservations recommended, Walk-ins welcome
Phone number
(615) 254-1902
Website
http://mstreetnashville.com/virago
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Andrew Whitney, Sushi Chef Himmi Vasquez
Private party facilities
Do you have a momentous occasion approaching? Or perhaps you just want to enjoy a fantastic dinner with dear friends? A business presentation that requires A/V capabilities? The Lotus Room at Virago is the perfect venue of any gathering. Also available for daytime luncheons.
Private party contact
Alexandra Bailey: (615) 254-1902

Location
1126 McGavock St Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
Tennessee
Cross street
12th Ave S & McGavock St
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Wasabi Martini$11.00
Hangar 1, lime, wasabi
Strawberry Baburu$12.00
St-Germain, strawberry, sparkling rosé
Bitter Intentions$12.00
Laird's Applejack Brandy, Aperol, yuzu, grapefruit, rhubarb
Executive Decision$12.00
Old Forester, Cinzano, black walnut, vermouth
Yuzu Guru$13.00
Hendrick's Gin, yuzu
Matcha Highball$12.00
Reyka Vodka, matcha, honey, mint
Stolen Brew$13.00
Stolen Smoked Rum, agave, cold brew, pineapple, hazelnut
Madame Butterfly$12.00
Ketel One, lychee sake, St-Germain
Lavandula$12.00
Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, lavender, yuzu, sparkling sake
En Fleur$11.00
Maestro Dobel, St-Germain, jalapeño, grapefruit bitters
Mint Condition$13.00
Woodford Rye, Laird's Applejack Brandy, honey, lemon, ginger, mint

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Cava, Poema, Spain NV$9.00
Cava Rosé, Poema, Spain NV$9.00
Moscato Bianco, Dogliotti, Italy NV$10.00
Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy NV$10.00
Champagne, Taittinger, Champagne NV$19.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Fantinel, Friuli 2017$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Matua, New Zealand 2017$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, California 2016$13.00
Riesling, St. Urban, Germany 2016$12.00
Chardonnay, Louis Jadot Steel, Burgundy 2016$10.00
Chardonnay, Drumheller, Washington 2016$12.00
Blend, Caymus Conundrum, California 2016$14.00
Rosé, Montrosé, France 2017$11.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Parker Station, California 2017$11.00
Pinot Noir, A To Z, Oregon 2015$14.00
Malbec, Michel Torino Don David, Mendoza 2017$12.00
Shiraz, Four Sisters, Australia 2016$12.00
Merlot, Josh, California 2016$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia, Washington 2015$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Treana, Paso Robles 2016$16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags' Leap Winery, Napa 2015$22.00

Half Bottles

Sauvignon Blanc, Honig, Napa 2017$36.00
Chardonnay, J. Lohr, California 2016$29.00
Pinot Gris, King Estate, Oregon 2016$38.00
Chianti, Ruffino, Tuscany 2016$32.00

Bottles

Sparkling & Champagne

Sparkling

Cava, Poema, Spain NV$45.00
Cava Rosé, Poema, Spain NV$45.00
Moscato, Dogliotti, Italy NV$49.00
Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy NV$50.00
Blanc DE Blanc, Sterling, Napa NV$60.00

Champagne

Taittinger Brut, Champagne NV$95.00
Moët Imperial, Champagne NV$140.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut, Champagne NV$155.00
Moët Nectar Imperial Rosé, Champagne NV$180.00
Moët Et Chandon Dom Pérignon, Champagne 2006$425.00
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut, Champagne 2006$475.00

White

Chardonnay

Louis Jadot Steel, Burgundy 2016$40.00
Toad Hollow, Mendocino 2016$49.00
Drumheller, Washington 2016$54.00
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma 2016$59.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Sonoma 2016$66.00
Sequoia Grove, Napa 2015$89.00
Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuissé, Burgundy 2016$99.00
Latour Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy 2015$139.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Matua, Marlborough 2017$40.00
Emmolo, Napa Valley 2016$49.00
Hanna, Alexander Valley 2017$51.00
Kim Crawford, Marlborough 2017$64.00
Cakebread, Napa 2017$79.00

Alternative Whites

Riesling, St. Urban, Germany 2016$44.00
Gavi, Banfi Principessa Gavia, Italy 2016$49.00
Blend, Caymus Conundrum, California 2016$56.00
Pinot Grigio, Fantinel, Friuli 2017$40.00
Pinot Grigio, Pighin, Italy 2016$59.00
Rosé, Montrose, France 2017$39.00
Rosé, Isabel, California 2016$50.00
Langhe Bianco, Réva, Italy 2016$99.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon

Columbia, Washington 2015$42.00
Treana, Paso Robles 2016$60.00
Peñalolen, Chile 2015$55.00
Mettler, Lodi 2015$60.00
Conn Creek, Napa 2015$68.00
Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha, Chile 2016$75.00
Stags' Leap Winery, Napa 2015$88.00
Trefethen, Napa 2015$145.00
Jordan, Sonoma 2014$152.00
Silver Oak Alexander, Alexander Valley 2014$179.00
Cakebread, Napa 2015$199.00

Merlot

Josh, California 2016$42.00
Ferrari-Carano, California 2015$48.00
L'ecole N° 41, Columbia Valley 2013$105.00

Pinot Noir

Parker Station, California 2017$39.00
A To Z, Oregon 2015$52.00
Domaine Carneros, Carneros 2015$72.00
Artesa, Carneros 2014$75.00
Soter North Valley, Oregon 2016$94.00
Foley, Santa Barbara 2014$99.00
Robert Sinskey Reserve, Carneros 2014$109.00
Archery Summit, Oregon 2015$179.00

Zinfandel

Beran, California 2015$44.00
Quivira, Dry Creek Valley 2014$66.00
Orin Swift Saldo, California 2016$94.00

Shiraz / Syrah

Four Sisters, Victoria 2016$40.00
Hogue Genesis, Columbia Valley 2013$60.00
Mitolo the Jester, Mclaren Vale 2015$70.00
Mollydooker the Boxer, Barossa 2016$72.00
Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy, Barossa 2016$90.00

Alternative Reds & Blends

Tempranillo, Próximo Rioja, Spain 2014$38.00
GSM, Cline Cellars Cashmere, California 2016$44.00
Malbec, Michel Torino Don David, Mendoza 2017$44.00
Toscana, Banfi Centine, Italy 2015$45.00
Mourvèdre, Cline Ancient Vines, Contra Costa County 2015$49.00
Malbec, Catena, Mendoza 2015$59.00
Claret, Francis Coppola, Napa 2016$68.00
Crozes-hermitage, Paul Jaboulet, France 2015$85.00
Rioja, Faustino Gran Reserva, Rioja 2005$106.00
Red Blend, Ferrari-carano Trésor, Sonoma County 2012$147.00
Sangiovese, Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino, Italy 2013$199.00
Bordeaux Blend, Opus One Overture, Napa NV$261.00
Red Blend, Quintessa, Napa 2014$319.00
Bordeaux Blend, Opus One, Napa 2014$425.00

Sake

masu sake [Japanese cypress box] presentation available

Hot Sake

Ozeki
- Small$7.00
- Large$11.00
Momokawa Diamond
- Small$9.00
- Large$15.00

Chilled Sake

Junmai

Tozai Living Jewel
aromas of white grape, herbs and anise, medium-bodied
- Carafe$18.00
- Bottle (300ml)$29.00
Itami Onigoroshi Ogre Tamer
floral aromas with a hint of pear
- Carafe$18.00
- Bottle (300ml)$30.00
Hakushika Yamadanishiki White Deer
full-bodied sake with floral aromas
- Carafe$14.00
- Bottle (300ml)$23.00
Tentaka Kuni Hawk In the Heavens
crisp and dry, medium-bodied
- Bottle (300ml)$39.00
Shirayuki Reishu White Snow
a traditional full-bodied sake
- Carafe$12.00
- Bottle (300ml)$18.00
Momokawa Diamond
melon and tropical fruit flavors, spice and mineral notes
- Bottle (300ml)$38.00
Sesshu Otokoyama Mans Mountain
light and dry with mild hints of coconut
- Bottle (300ml)$28.00
Ozeki Karatamba Dry Wave
dry, smooth, licks of maple
- Bottle (300ml)$30.00
Hakutsuru White Crane
well matured and full bodied sake
- Bottle (1.8 L)$60.00
Miyozakura Playful Pandas Cup
smooth, plush, lightly floral
- Bottle (180ml)$12.00
Hakushika Nama
fresh and light
- Bottle (180ml)$12.00

Ginjo

Tozai Well of Wisdom
aromas of peach and powdered sugar
- Bottle (300ml)$33.00
Hakutsuru Draft
light and dry with a smooth finish
- Bottle (300ml)$16.00
Sho Chiku Bai Ginjo
dry and delicate with a rich fruity flavor
- Bottle (300ml)$22.00
Kurosawa Sake
a rich but well-balanced traditional
- Bottle (300ml)$39.00
Ozeki Dry
tart and bold with citrus aroma
- Bottle (180ml)$9.00

Junmai Ginjo

Hakutsuru Superior Junmai Ginjo
full-bodied cask-strength
- Carafe$16.00
- Bottle (300ml)$26.00
Hakushika Junmai Ginjo
full-bodied, mellow, smooth finish
- Carafe$14.00
- Bottle (300ml)$23.00
Bunraku Junmai Ginjo
traditional, full-bodied
- Bottle (300ml)$36.00

Junmai Daiginjo

Ginga Shizuku Divine Droplets
notes of banana skin with a little spice
- Bottle (300ml)$95.00
Konteki Pearls of Simplicity
clean, crisp with notes of lemon, honeydew and licorice
- Bottle (300ml)$44.00
Gekkeikan Horin
mild, fruit-forward, clean finish
- Bottle (300ml)$54.00

Daiginjo

Konteki Tears of Dawn
hints of Asian pear, lemongrass and anise
- Bottle (300ml)$44.00
Ozeki Osakaya Chobei
rich, fruity aromas, clear and delicate, full-bodied
- Bottle (300ml)$59.00

Nigori

Dewatsuru Sasa Nigori
hint of sweet melons, sweet almonds, notes of cacao
- Bottle (300ml)$48.00
Ozeki Nigori
crisp and vibrant, unfiltered
- Carafe$9.00
- Bottle (375ml)$17.00
Hakutsuru Sayuri
a sweet and full-bodied nigori
- Bottle (300ml)$32.00
Sho Chiku Bai Creme De Sake
silky, bold and sweet, unfiltered
- Bottle (300ml)$17.00
Proper Sake the Diplomat Unfiltered
vanilla, coconut, brewed in Nashville
- Bottle (300ml)$30.00

Alternative & Sparkling

Poochi Poochi Sparkling
pleasantly refreshing, balanced sweetness and acidity, unfiltered
- Bottle (330ml)$42.00
Kitaya Ai No Hime Princess of Love
sparkling, unfiltered
- Bottle (180ml)$19.00
Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling
naturally carbonated, slightly sweet and refreshingly light
- Bottle (250ml)$19.00
Hakutsuru Awa Yuki Sparkling
mildly sweet, hints of delicate cucumber and peach
- Bottle (300ml)$22.00
Kamaya Kyuzaemon Taruzake
aged in Japanese cedar barrels
- Bottle (300ml)$28.00
Kitaya Kiri Peach
essence of peach
- Bottle (500ml)$34.00
Kitaya Kiri Pear
essence of pear
- Bottle (500ml)$36.00
Kiuchi Tarusake
aged in Japanese cedar barrel
- Bottle (7200ml)$90.00
Kiuchi Asamurasaki
red rice sake, berry, smooth, sweet
- Bottle (720ml)$80.00
Kikusui Funaguchi Gold Can
a genshu nama nama, hints of banana bread and honey
- Bottle (200ml)$15.00

Beer & Spirits

Beer

Bud Light$5.00
Miller Lite$5.00
Michelob Ultra$5.00
Yazoo Pale Ale$6.00
Stella Artois$7.00
Hap & Harry's$7.00
Tiger$7.00
Asahi$7.00
Terrapin Hi-5$8.00
Hi-Wire Lo Pitch Ipa$8.00
Florida Cracker$8.00
Einstök Toasted Porter$8.00
Grayton Rose Gose$8.00
Sapporo
- 16oz$9.00
Gypsy Raindancer Cider$9.00
Kirin Ichiban
- 22oz$10.00

Single Malt Scotch

Glenlivet 12$13.00
Balvenie 12$15.00
Glenfiddich 15$16.00
Balvenie 14$17.00
Glenmorangie Port Wood 12$18.00
Macallan 12$16.00
Oban 14$16.00
Lagavulin 16$18.00
Glenfiddich 18$23.00
Glenmorangie 18$25.00
Balvenie 17$30.00
Glenfiddich 21$32.00

Bourbon

Old Forester$7.00
Jim Beam$8.00
Four Roses Yellow$8.00
Jameson$8.00
Jack Daniel's$9.00
Buffalo Trace$9.00
Bulleit$10.00
Bulleit Rye$10.00
Crown Royal$10.00
Maker's Mark$11.00
Four Roses Small Batch$11.00
Stolen Whiskey$11.00
Knob Creek$12.00
Basil Hayden$12.00
Woodford Reserve$13.00
Four Roses Single Barrel$14.00
Angel's Envy$14.00
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel$14.00
Woodford Rye$14.00
Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon$14.00
Hudson Baby Bourbon$18.00

Japanese Whiskey

Suntory Toki$13.00
Nikka Coffey Grain$16.00
Nikka Taketsuru$16.00
Nikka Yoichi$20.00
Nikka Miyagikyo$20.00
Hakushu 12$21.00

Gin

New Amsterdam$8.00
Tanqueray$8.00
Bombay Sapphire$9.00
Corsair$9.00
Prairie$9.00
Hendrick's$10.00
Tanqueray 10$11.00
Nikka$13.00

Tequila

Milagro Silver$9.00
Altos Plata$10.00
Maestro Dobel Diamante$11.00
Casamigos Blanco$13.00
Herradura Blanco$12.00
Codigo Blanco$12.00
Corzo Blanco$13.00
Don Julio 70 Añejo Claro$13.00
Codigo Reposado$14.00
Don Julio Reposado$14.00
Casamigos Reposado$14.00
Gran Centenario Añejo$13.00
Codigo Rosa$18.00
Codigo Añejo$20.00
Casamigos Añejo$15.00
Don Julio 1942$30.00
Avión Reserva 44 Extra Añejo$30.00

Vodka

Hangar 1$9.00
Stoli$10.00
Tito's$10.00
Ketel One$11.00
Grey Goose$12.00
Belvedere$13.00
Chopin$13.00

Rum

Bacardi$8.00
Bacardi Oakheart$9.00
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum$8.00
Malibu$8.00
Myers Dark$8.00
Captain Morgan Private Stock$9.00
Stolen$9.00

Liqueur

Canton$8.50
St. Germain$10.00
Amaretto Di Saronno$10.00
Bailey's$10.00
Fernet-Branca$11.00
Courvoisier Napoleon$20.00

What 1,527 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Jenny
Nashville
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fabulous and service was perfect.
V
shirleyV
Memphis/West TN
47 reviews
vip
3.0
47 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Let me start with the fact we are huge sushi fans and have had it all over the world. My husband had visited this restaurant before and raved over it but indicated it seemed to have changed. Virago’s was good but nothing special and a bit pricy for the product, overall service and presentation. If the food and service better probably would have been fine. We ordered from the regular and premium menu. The lobster shooter was tasty but would have like larger piece of lobster and would have be fine with a higher price. It was just minuscule but delicious. My daughter had the crunchy California roll and said it was ok nothing special and a lot like the one you can get at Kroger for 1/3 price. I didn’t try it. My husband had the sashimi which he said was tasty but nothing special. The presentation wasn’t special either. He said when he had come in the past the presentation was awesome at this restaurant. I had the premium hand hamachi hand roll that had no rice which I loved. We had. AR IOU’s other rolls that were all really good but nothing special for the price. Over all good restaurant and I would return.
D
Deanna
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVE Virago!!! Our waiter was amazing on Thursday and the Brussels sprouts..well we got a second order! Missed the stone steak off the menu (current option is $$$$$) so that part was sad :(
S
Steve
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
definitely the best suchi in town they also go out of their way to satisfy you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall2food4service3ambience3
Had an 8:00 reservation and didn’t get seated until 9:00. Our waiter was not friendly. My son was in town with his new girl friend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was really impressed with the service at Virago. I was there this past weekend with girlfriends. We were visiting Nashville for a girls weekend and this restaurant had been recommended. We had reservations, but when we checked in our table wasn’t ready and we headed to the lounge for some wine. Enjoying each other’s company, we didn’t really mind that we still had to wait 30+ minutes to be seated. However, after a great meal and friendly service (by Cassidy), the manager came over with our bill letting us know she comped a few things since we had to wait so long and thanking us for our patience. It’s so rare for something like this to happen without a customer complaint (which we did not give) so I thought this spoke volumes about the level of service Virago is looking to uphold. I would definitely go back!
DF
DebbieF
Nashville
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Virago never disappoints! The stone steak, crispy Brussels, coconut jasmine rice and sugar snap peas is a delicious favorite dinner! Dined on Tuesday night and then took other guests Saturday night!
JF
JenniferF
Nashville
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
Nice ambiance. They have a plush lounge area and bar to sit in while you wait for your table. The crispy brussel sprouts (add parm and truffle oil) and the dumpling appetizers are a must try. Small delay between drink orders and someone coming to take our food order, but it was a Friday night. Food came relatively quickly. Overall, fantastic experience. Tempted to Uber Eats those crispy brussels on the daily.
TJ
ThomasJ
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love love love love love love love love this place.
LD
LadyDi
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have such a great dining experience when dining at Virago! Atmosphere, service and food are outstanding! Servers are very knowledgeable and attentive! Virago is always our go to for sushi when visiting Nashville!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent! The wasabi martini lived up to its reviews as well as the V2 Edamame!!! I wish I had room to try the entire menu!
J
John
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall, we had a great time at the restaurant. The only reason I ranked the food with four stars is because I enjoy more esoteric sushi/sashimi and fish choices otherwise everything was excellent. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty!! Our server was so sweet and gave us a special surprise at the end of our meal!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great experience!
AU
AnnaU
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our server Lee!! The food and drinks were really great too!
Y
Yeah917
Atlanta
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The birthday dinner for my FIL was a hit! Our waiter was really nice and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend the mushroom toban-yaki and the wagyu on hot stone.
HF
HannaF
Nashville
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Virago is by far my favorite sushi restaurant. I love sushi and it is always so fresh. The ambiance is perfect for a date night with your significant other or with a group of friends. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!
JA
JackieA
Nashville
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and we had excellent service
TW
TomW
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zander was our waiter. He was very knowledgeable and was helpful with suggestions as 2 members of our party had never eaten there and had never tried sushi.
B
Blondie56
Nashville
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delish as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
We came from NYC so yes we are into good food! I thought the place was very cool, though they sat us in the sushi bar area, which wasn’t too exciting. The sushi was very good. The miso soup was cold and very salty. They reheated it for us, service was super slow. It’s was a nice experience, Overall - good.
V
Vanessa83
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great first experience at Viargo. The service was perfect and it’s the best sushi we have ever had! Can’t wait to go back.
MG
MaureenG
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was fantastic and plentiful. We enjoyed the variety and the fresh wasabi.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
We had reservations made and came on time and waited another thirty minutes to be sat. Other than that our service was good but we waited in the lobby for awhile before being helped
BW
BonnieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is amazing!! Great Sushi, but the real treasure are the Shrimp Dumplings. So stinkin’ awesome I had to order a second order in the middle of dinner!! Top notch service and great atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you love sushi, and are looking for a nice date spot, Virago is perfect. The menu is tapas style, that includes a large selection of sushi rolls. Everything was delicious. The staff were amazing, nice, and very knowledgeable about the menu selections. I will definitely go back, and I highly recommend to anyone and everyone. :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I will definitely come back again when I’m visiting Nashville.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and drinks. Definitely coming back.
R
Ramius87
Nashville
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience5
The experience is the best point of Virago, its a very nice place with a lot of interesting food. The price you pay for that food is exorbitant. For instance, the $25 Dim Dum Flight is 3 pork, 3 shrimp and 3 veggie gyoza, all of which are small for gyoza. Its outlandishly expensive and the waiter did not mention at all what was included. For $25 you would expect something substantial, at least on par with their large and delicious sushi rolls. Speaking of sushi, its good, but overpriced as well. Go to any Sushi place in Nashville and you'll get similar quality at a lower price. If you want to spend $100+ on a dinner for two and leave hungry, head to Virago.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall3food5service5ambience1
A lot of loud and drunk people that can be heard from the bar to the dining room, really rude.
AS
AprilS
Pittsburgh
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! The food is out of this world! The service always top notch! Never disappointed!
a
addictedtotravel
Denver
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience5
I always roll my eyes at bad reviews because you can't please everyone, however sadly I have to be one of those people. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is very nice. But, the quality of the fish is not good. It could be so much better if they sourced better fish. I was even a little worried about getting sick. Maybe it was just an off night............
FG
FrankGehry
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always enjoy dining at Virago. Their sushi is creative with such dynamic flavors. Drinks are well crafted and compliment a lot of the sushi rolls quite well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Early Valentines dinner.
o
orlandofoody
Orlando
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service- they only thing that was not great was the table next to us cooking something at the table that was creating a lot of smoke blowing into our hair ugrrrr Thankfully we were leaving or we would have to change tables
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The Lavandula cocktail was excellent!
B
Businessman
Nashville
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
Know before you go. Virago has some great tasting food and great sushi, sashimi and nigiri. The caution is to understand the menu. The edamame, and umami wings are both pretty flavorful and, in my opinion, too heavy with salt (soy). So go light there and do the stone steak (caution on self-salting around stone) and definitely lots of sushi. Will recommend and will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sushi was excellent drink was good too! But of course expensive
TJ
ThomasJ
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal sushi and atmosphere. I absolutely love it every time.

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Cross street
12th Ave S & McGavock St
Neighborhood
Tennessee
Hours of operation
Sunday: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 5:00 pm-12:00 pm

Reservations recommended, Walk-ins welcome
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Whitney, Sushi Chef Himmi Vasquez
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mstreetnashville.com/virago
Phone number
(615) 254-1902
Private party facilities
Do you have a momentous occasion approaching? Or perhaps you just want to enjoy a fantastic dinner with dear friends? A business presentation that requires A/V capabilities? The Lotus Room at Virago is the perfect venue of any gathering. Also available for daytime luncheons.
Private party contact
Alexandra Bailey: (615) 254-1902

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Cocktails

Wasabi Martini$11.00

Strawberry Baburu$12.00

Bitter Intentions$12.00

Executive Decision$12.00

Yuzu Guru$13.00

Matcha Highball$12.00

Stolen Brew$13.00

Madame Butterfly$12.00

Lavandula$12.00

En Fleur$11.00

Mint Condition$13.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Cava, Poema, Spain NV$9.00

Cava Rosé, Poema, Spain NV$9.00

Moscato Bianco, Dogliotti, Italy NV$10.00

Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy NV$10.00

Champagne, Taittinger, Champagne NV$19.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Fantinel, Friuli 2017$11.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Matua, New Zealand 2017$11.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, California 2016$13.00

Riesling, St. Urban, Germany 2016$12.00

Chardonnay, Louis Jadot Steel, Burgundy 2016$10.00

Chardonnay, Drumheller, Washington 2016$12.00

Blend, Caymus Conundrum, California 2016$14.00

Rosé, Montrosé, France 2017$11.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Parker Station, California 2017$11.00

Pinot Noir, A To Z, Oregon 2015$14.00

Malbec, Michel Torino Don David, Mendoza 2017$12.00

Shiraz, Four Sisters, Australia 2016$12.00

Merlot, Josh, California 2016$11.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia, Washington 2015$12.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Treana, Paso Robles 2016$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags' Leap Winery, Napa 2015$22.00

Half Bottles

Sauvignon Blanc, Honig, Napa 2017$36.00

Chardonnay, J. Lohr, California 2016$29.00

Pinot Gris, King Estate, Oregon 2016$38.00

Chianti, Ruffino, Tuscany 2016$32.00

Bottles

Sparkling & Champagne

Sparkling

Cava, Poema, Spain NV$45.00

Cava Rosé, Poema, Spain NV$45.00

Moscato, Dogliotti, Italy NV$49.00

Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy NV$50.00

Blanc DE Blanc, Sterling, Napa NV$60.00

Champagne

Taittinger Brut, Champagne NV$95.00

Moët Imperial, Champagne NV$140.00

Veuve Clicquot Brut, Champagne NV$155.00

Moët Nectar Imperial Rosé, Champagne NV$180.00

Moët Et Chandon Dom Pérignon, Champagne 2006$425.00

Louis Roederer Cristal Brut, Champagne 2006$475.00

White

Chardonnay

Louis Jadot Steel, Burgundy 2016$40.00

Toad Hollow, Mendocino 2016$49.00

Drumheller, Washington 2016$54.00

Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma 2016$59.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Sonoma 2016$66.00

Sequoia Grove, Napa 2015$89.00

Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuissé, Burgundy 2016$99.00

Latour Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy 2015$139.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Matua, Marlborough 2017$40.00

Emmolo, Napa Valley 2016$49.00

Hanna, Alexander Valley 2017$51.00

Kim Crawford, Marlborough 2017$64.00

Cakebread, Napa 2017$79.00

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