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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Nashville

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. 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 (2060)

$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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Lori

Dined 1 day ago

This was our first visit to Valentino's and it was absolutely wonderful. The restaurant is charming inside, the food is delicious, and our server was fantastic. He certainly made my friend's birthday incredibly special. He was so attentive to us and also to the other tables around us. If you are looking for a fabulous dinner in Nashville, this is the place to go. I can't wait to come back.

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4.9

4.9 (1220)

$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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Sharon

Dined 6 days ago

Food was excellent—we had the charcuterie board, Laura pizza and the pasta with cheese sauce. Nice selection of wines. Service is great! It was an all around fantastic Mother’s Day celebration!!!

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Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town

4.8

4.8 (1732)

$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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ThomasVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Very lively with piano player and overall vibe. Food is very good and fresh. Service very attentive and anticipate your wishes. Overall very good. I'll be back.

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Sinatra Bar & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (2097)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in Nashville's historic Printers Alley, Sinatra Bar & Lounge offers a journey back in time. Experience the elegance of the Rat Pack era, surrounded by memorabilia from Frank Sinatra.

Our menu features prime steaks, traditional Italian dishes, and Sinatra's personal favorites, all made with the finest ingredients.

Pair your meal with a classic cocktail, expertly crafted by our talented bartenders. Whether you enjoy a smooth Manhattan or a refreshing Gin Martini, each sip celebrates the golden age of cocktails.

As the night progresses, enjoy live music that captures the spirit of Sinatra's Rat Pack days. Sway to the rhythm, raise a glass and immerse yourself in timeless elegance and unforgettable memories.

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Sandra

Dined 2 days ago

Went to Sinatra’s for my birthday and it was such a wonderful experience. The ambiance was perfect and the food and service was amazing! Everything we had was superb. The live music was entertaining. Overall, it was an excellent way to spend the evening!

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Pelato - Nashville

4.8

4.8 (706)

$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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JohnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always an amazing meal, makes me feel like I am eating back home in Brooklyn!!!

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4.8

4.8 (1713)

$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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Drew

Dined today

City house is great, perfectly loud like a lunch room in a jr high. Everyone is chatting and living it up. Servers have always been genuinely cool to be around. One time I ordered a bottle of wine and when it was opened it turned out to be water and we all had a great laugh about it. Strong recommend for basically any dinner you want to plan (biz, date night, friends in town etc)

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4.7

4.7 (504)

$31 to $50

Italian

The 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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Britton

Dined today

Rachel was great! Had a nice time and was thankful that everyone remembered and knew whose birthday it was. This was our first visit after hearing good things and it was a really nice time.

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Trattoria Il Mulino - Nashville

4.8

4.8 (3688)

$50 and over

Italian

Downtown

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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Charles

Dined 3 days ago

The ambiance was upscale and entertaining, but relaxing. The service was exceptional throughout the evening, and the meal was exquisite. The shrimp I ordered were cooked perfectly and tasted delicious, and the pasta was fresh and buttery. A very enjoyable and memorable experience.

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Maggiano's - Nashville

4.7

4.7 (7151)

$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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Madison

Dined 2 days ago

We went here for my birthday dinner and had Katie as our server. She was kind, knowledgeable, and made our night extra special by giving us some lemon cookies. Love Maggiano's!

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Mimo at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

4.7

4.7 (384)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

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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Angel

Dined on May 8, 2025

We had the BEST time. The food was delicious. Ladarian and Maris were perfect hosts. Truly a great part of our Nashville experience.

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