Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are TailGate Brewery Music Row, Little Hats Market and NY, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Experience the best italian restaurants in Nashville. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Nashville's Premier Italian Destinations
Nashville’s vibrant culinary landscape offers an impressive array of Italian favorites, ranging from the refined elegance of Café Yolan and Luogo to the neighborhood charm of Little Hats Market and Slice of Italy. This curated selection also embraces the city's diverse palate by featuring versatile spots like The Stillery and Dumpling House, where American comfort food and Chinese specialties complement traditional pasta and wood-fired pizzas. Whether you are looking for a casual brewery atmosphere at TailGate or a classic sit-down meal at Demos' Restaurant, these top-tier destinations provide a taste of Italy for every type of diner in Music City.
21 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Nashville | Top Rated Italian Food
- TailGate Brewery Music Row · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Little Hats Market · rated 4/5: Italian.
- NY · rated 4/5: American.
- Demos' Restaurant · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Pizza Perfect - Bellevue · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Café Yolan: Italian.
- Yolen: Chinese.
- Luogo: Italian.
- Dumpling House: Chinese.
- Slice of Italy: Italian.
- The Stillery Midtown: American.
- Onda: Italian.
- Tempo: Italian.
- Pizza Perfect: Italian.
- il Forno: Italian.
- Slim and Husky's: Italian.
- Castrillo's Pizza: Italian.
- Rolf & Daughters: Italian.
- Bellagio Pizza & Subs: Italian.
- 312 Pizza Company: Italian.
- City House: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.









