Nashville's food renaissance includes excellent Italian options. From Germantown pioneers to East Nashville newcomers, the city offers diverse Italian dining beyond Broadway's tourist traps.
Nashville Favorites
City House
$$$ • Germantown
Tandy Wilson's belly ham pizza and pastas. Nashville essential.
Rolf & Daughters
$$$$ • Germantown
Not strictly Italian but outstanding house-made pasta.
Josephine
$$$$ • 12 South
American with Italian influences. Sophisticated and seasonal.
Modern Italian
Folk
$$$ • East Nashville
Farm-to-table Italian in charming East Nashville.
L.A. Jackson
$$$ • The Gulch
Rooftop with Italian-inspired small plates and views.
Butchertown Hall
$$$ • East Nashville
Texas-Italian BBQ hybrid. Unique Nashville creation.
Classic Italian
Caffe Nonna
$$ • Sylvan Park
Neighborhood Italian with generous portions.
DeSano Pizza Bakery
$$ • Midtown
Certified Neapolitan with excellent pizza and pasta.
Maggiano's
$$ • Multiple Locations
Family-style portions for groups.
Pro Tip: Germantown is Nashville's foodie neighborhood—City House and Rolf & Daughters are walking distance apart.