My hand-picked guide to the best restaurants in Nashville — all personally tried and loved. You’ll find everything from elevated southern comfort to modern fusion and cozy hidden gems. Perfect for date nights, birthdays, or when you just want to eat ...
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If you’re looking for a dinner spot that feels both sexy and elevated, this is it. The Iberian Pig serves modern Spanish tapas with bold flavors and a cozy, moody atmosphere that feels like date night perfection. Every dish is shareable (and worth fi...
The Iberian Pig · 4.9★(2242) · Spanish restaurant
If heaven had a restaurant, it would probably look like this. The RH Courtyard Restaurant feels like you’re dining inside a design magazine — glass ceilings, olive trees, marble tables, and chandeliers that sparkle even in daylight. It’s quiet luxury...
RH Courtyard Restaurant at RH Nashville · 4.5★(274) · Restaurant
The Wash is one of those places that feels like Nashville distilled — creative, social, and always buzzing. It’s a converted car wash turned modern food hall, with rotating local vendors that serve everything from tacos and Thai to sandwiches and cof...
The Wash · 4.6★(259) · Restaurant
This spot is perfect when you’re craving something warm and interactive. You cook your own meat, veggies, and noodles in a bubbling pot of flavorful broth — it’s comforting, customizable, and always hits the spot. The ingredients are fresh, the porti...
Shabu-Shabu · 4.4★(936) · Hot pot restaurant
The Hampton Social is a Nashville staple for good reason — it’s bright, coastal, and effortlessly Instagrammable without trying too hard. The moment you walk in, it feels like a mini vacation with its pink accents, navy velvet chairs, and that signat...
The Hampton Social - Nashville · 4.9★(15194) · American restaurant
Steam Boys is one of those hidden gems that locals swear by. It’s casual, cozy, and serves up some of the most satisfying Chinese comfort food in the city — think soup dumplings (XLBs), hand-pulled noodles, and milk teas that never miss. The food com...
Steam Boys · 4.4★(694) · Chinese restaurant
Amerigo is one of those spots that never lets you down. It’s relaxed enough for a weeknight dinner but nice enough for a date or family celebration. The menu is full of Italian comfort staples — creamy pastas, tender chicken dishes, fresh seafood, an...
Amerigo Italian Restaurant · 4.5★(1422) · Italian restaurant
North Italia is that go-to spot when you want Italian food with a modern twist and a little atmosphere. The space is sleek, buzzy, and always smells like heaven (aka butter, garlic, and freshly baked bread). Their pasta is made from scratch daily, an...
North Italia · 4.2★(1205) · Italian restaurant
Maemax Market is where you go when you’re craving real Filipino food made with love. It’s cozy, casual, and packed with flavor — from sizzling sisig and pancit to crispy lumpia that tastes like your tita made it. There’s often live music or karaoke, ...
Maemax Market · 4.7★(281) · Filipino restaurant
Coco’s Italian Market feels like stepping into a little corner of Italy right here in Nashville. It’s part restaurant, part market, and completely delicious. Their pastas and pizzas are homemade, their sauces taste straight from Nonna’s kitchen, and ...
Coco's Italian Market, Restaurant & Catering · 4.5★(2827) · Italian restaurant
PennePazze is one of those spots that instantly makes you forget you’re in Tennessee. The vibe is rustic yet modern, and you can literally watch the chefs hand-roll the pasta in the open kitchen. Every bite tastes authentically Italian — rich, simple...
PennePazze Nashville · 4.8★(2380) · Italian restaurant