Best Restaurants

Nashville

United States

Highlighting 51 restaurants across 14 award designations

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De americano a italiano à cozinha moderna, Nashville abriga 51 restaurantes premiados que fazem dele um destino gastronômico em ascensão. A cidade ostenta estrelas Michelin e prêmios James Beard em sua cena gastronômica. Nashville é uma estrela em ascensão no mundo da gastronomia.

The best restaurants in Nashville

51 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.

  1. 1.360 Bistro

    360 Bistro is known for its creative and innovative cuisine utilizing the best ingredients and the highest level of hospitality. The restaurant also offers signature cocktails, seasonal drinks, premium liquors, and a selection of imported and domestic beers. 360 Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Creative, Innovative · 6000 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37205

  2. 2.Aba — Nashville

    Aba, the acclaimed restaurant from Chicago's Fulton Market District, comes to Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Known for its modern Mediterranean flavors with a California influence, Aba's menu by Chef CJ Jacobson features everything from creamy hummus and vibrant mezze to char-grilled lamb chops and hot honey halloumi. Aba — Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Mediterranean · 435 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  3. 3.Adele's Nashville

    Adele’s menu focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. By: Top Chef alum Jonathan Waxman Adele's Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 1210 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203

  4. 4.Alla Vita Nashville

    Chicago-based Boka Restaurant Group brings Italian cuisine to Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood with Alla Vita. Led by Chef Partner Lee Wolen, a four-time James Beard Award nominee, Alla Vita focuses on classic Italian cuisine made simply with the best ingredients. Alla Vita Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Italian, Pizza · 523 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  5. 5.Arnold's Country Kitchen

    Established in 1981, Arnold's country kitchen serves Southern comfort food at its best. Arnold's Country Kitchen is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American, Country Cooking · 605 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

  6. 6.Attaboy Nashville

    New York City's famed Attaboy is one of the bars credited with the entire modern craft-cocktail movement—its cocktails are accorded near mythological status by connoisseurs. The minimalist speakeasy-style East Nashville iteration of this tipple lab concocts flat-rate, off-the-cuff creations (no menu—drinks are personalized), chilled with block ice. Attaboy Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Cocktail Bar · 8 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

  7. 7.Bad Idea

    Celebrating wine exploration and education, Bad Idea offers an eclectic, lively wine selection complemented by fresh, inventive fare. The wine list features picks for every palate, whether by the glass or bottle. Make your own flight with half glasses from an ever-changing by-the-glass list. Bad Idea is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Contemporary · 1021 Russell St #101, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

  8. 8.Barcelona Wine Bar — Nashville

    Barcelona Wine Bar is a tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu focuses on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations. Barcelona also offers a selection of wines from Spain and South America. Barcelona Wine Bar — Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas · 1200 Villa Pl Suite 110, Nashville, TN 37212

  9. 9.Bastion

    A small twenty-four-seat restaurant located in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood of Nashville, Bastion serves a multi-course dinner featuring inventive dishes and curated beverages in warehouse-style digs with trendy, restored decor. Bastion is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Contemporary, Southern · 434 Houston St STE 110, Nashville, TN 37203

  10. 10.Big Bad Breakfast — Franklin

    Big Bad Breakfast is a casual eatery serving classic breakfast dishes with a twist. By: Top Chef alum John Currence Big Bad Breakfast — Franklin is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 1201 Liberty Pike Suite 101, Franklin, TN 37067

  11. 11.Big Bad Breakfast — Nashville

    Big Bad Breakfast is a casual eatery serving classic breakfast dishes with a twist. By: Top Chef alum John Currence Big Bad Breakfast — Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 5304 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209

  12. 12.Bourbon Steak Nashville

    Enveloped by 360-degree views of the Nashville skyline, Bourbon Steak by Michelin Star chef Michael Mina specializes in high-quality cuts of American beef, Kobe beef, and wagyu, in addition to Nashville’s freshest seafood and shellfish with shipments arriving daily. Bourbon Steak Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American, Steakhouse · 201 8th Ave S 34th floor, Nashville, TN 37203

  13. 13.Butcher & Bee

    Butcher & Bee boasts a philosophy of carefully sourced ingredients and an ever-changing, diverse menu of mezze, entrees, and the sandwiches and vegetables for which B&B has gained a cult following. Butcher & Bee is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    902 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206

  14. 14.Capitol Grille

    A Nashville Institution—est. 1910, the Capitol Grille restaurant at The Hermitage Hotel offers simple and traditional Southern fare made with fresh ingredients and inspired by cultural sustainability. Capitol Grille is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 231 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219

  15. 15.Carne Mare - Nashville

    Carne Mare is an Italian chophouse offering prime cuts of steaks, fine seafood, and Italian specialties. Carne Mare - Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Italian, Seafood · 300 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

  16. 16.Church and Union — Nashville

    Church and Union serves modern American cuisine in a casual yet refined atmosphere. By: Top Chef alum Jamie Lynch Church and Union — Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    201 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219

  17. 17.City House

    City House Nashville is acclaimed as 'one of Nashville's gems,' offering Italian food cooked in an open kitchen, featuring Southern ingredients and flair. City House is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Italian, Italian-American · 1222 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208, USA

  18. 18.Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges

    The cuisine at Drusie and Darr by Jean-Georges reflects a passionate commitment to fresh, organic, and local ingredients. The restaurant's modern American menu changes with the seasons, focusing on artisanal and sustainable produce at its peak – much of it grown at The Hermitage Hotel's Garden at Glen Leven. Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American, Modern Cuisine · 231 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219

  19. 19.E3 Chophouse

    E3 Chophouse is a high-end, service-driven, ranch-to-restaurant steakhouse serving choice meats, seafood, and family-style sides. E3 Chophouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 1628 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212

  20. 20.Edessa

    Located in the heart of Nashville, Edessa Restaurant invites you to embark on a culinary adventure through the vibrant flavors of Kurdish and Turkish cuisine. Edessa is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Middle Eastern, Turkish · 3802 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211, USA

  21. 21.Fancypants

    Fancypants is a high-spirited restaurant from Honest To Goodness Hospitality (Butcher & Bee and Redheaded Stranger). Located in East Nashville, Fancypants reimagines the upscale restaurant experience by focusing on local produce, adding elements of fun, playfulness, and approachability to create a convivial space where the guest experience is paramount, and the food is undeniably delicious. Fancypants is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 917 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207, USA

  22. 22.Folk

    Set in a high-ceilinged, industrial space, Folk serves a menu of innovative, seasonal Italian fare in addition to a carefully curated wine menu. Folk is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Innovative, Italian · 823 Meridian St, Nashville, TN 37207

  23. 23.Four Walls

    Four Walls is an intimate cocktail bar offering an unexpectedly visceral experience — hide on the walls, fringe in the air, and light dancing on layered textures. Experience a celebration of the classic cowboy culture of the American West through an Italian lens with an artfully crafted selection of signature cocktails, negronis, and forgotten classics. Four Walls is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American, Fusion, Italian · 405 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

  24. 24.Halls Chophouse Nashville

    For serious steak, seafood, top-notch appetizers, and a knockout wine list, look no further than this Nashville outpost of South Carolina's popular family-owned chophouse mini-chain. Halls Chophouse Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 1600 West End Ave suite 101, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  25. 25.Hattori Nori Hand Roll Bar

    Hattori Nori is an elevated handroll bar — Nashville’s first — where precision meets elegance. Inspired by Japanese ateliers, every detail reflects mastery, refinement, and craft. Built around an intimate counter experience, Hattori Nori is brought to life by chef-owner Art Stacks. Chef-driven. Made one at a time. Served immediately. Freshness isn’t a claim here; it’s the entire point. Hattori Nori Hand Roll Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Temaki (Hand Roll), Sushi · 3820 Charlotte Ave #134, Nashville, TN 37209, USA

  26. 26.Henrietta Red

    Named in honor of chef Julia Sullivan’s grandparents and embodying their Carolina low-country hospitality, Henrietta Red is an American restaurant offering seasonal contemporary cooking. Offering a focus on simple and fresh ingredients, the vegetable-forward dishes are complemented by unique natural wines, craft cocktails, and a wide variety of oysters. Henrietta Red is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American, Modern Cuisine · 1200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

  27. 27.Iggy’s

    Iggy’s is a Modern Italian restaurant from hospitality veterans and brothers, Chef Ryan Poli and General Manager/Beverage Director Matthew Poli. Situated in Nashville’s hot Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, Iggy’s is a culmination of all their favorite things: handmade pasta, craft cocktails, an eclectic soundtrack, and genuine hospitality. Iggy’s is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Italian · 609 Merritt Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

  28. 28.International Market and Restaurant

    International Market and Restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine that provides a welcoming space for neighbors and culinary tourists to experience one of the earliest multicultural dining experiences in Nashville. By: Top Chef alum Arnold Myint International Market and Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Thai · 2013 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212

  29. 29.January

    Celebrating the bounty of the farm, January is inextricably linked to the land at Southall. Open exclusively for dinner, it is an expression of time and place, with each meal dependent on the season and the ingredients available for harvest. Each course is an exciting journey—a mix of heritage, innovation, and artistry that captivates the senses. January is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 2200 Osage Loop, Franklin, TN, 37064, USA

  30. 30.Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville

    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse is an American steakhouse serving USDA prime steaks and seafood dishes and offers cocktails, wines, and beers. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 300 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219

  31. 31.Junior

    From the team behind award-winning Nashville staples Rolf and Daughters + Folk comes, Junior — a space where classic fine dining meets playful creativity. The menu is anchored in Basque-style open-flame grilling, executed with refined French technique and shaped by the best ingredients that farmers and fishmongers can offer. Junior is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Open-flame, Basque · 907 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207, USA

  32. 32.Kardes Turkish Grill & Bar

    Kardes, meaning "brother", is a bold, open-kitchen bar redefining Turkish cuisine by Chef Selim Ülker. Located inside L&L Market, Kardes has a small but mighty menu of plates inspired by Chef Selim and his brother, Cem, and their upbringing in Turkey, rooted in deep cooking traditions. Kardes Turkish Grill & Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Turkish · 3820 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, USA

  33. 33.Kase x Noko

    From the owners of Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant Noko, comes sister restaurant Kase x Noko, an approachable, 14-seat omakase and four-seat Japanese cocktail bar (the smallest bar in Nashville and Tennessee) tucked away in East Nashville's Eastwood neighborhood. Kase x Noko is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    707 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206

  34. 34.Kisser

    Kisser is a Japanese comfort food spot from husband-and-wife team Brian Lea and Leina Horii. Growing much of the herbs and produce they serve on their own farm, Kisser is an intimate culinary venue for these two incredible chefs to serve the phenomenal, elegant cuisine they are known for. Kisser is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    747 Douglas Ave, Nashville, TN 37207

  35. 35.Lion's Share

    Inspired by the private drinking clubs of London and classic hunting and fishing lodges, Lion's Share, from Chef Robbie Wilson, is a fine dining Nashville restaurant in Sylvan Park—equal parts neighborhood gem and destination. Lion's Share is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Wood-Fired · 4410 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209, USA

  36. 36.Locust

    Locust is a fun and casual hangout centered around dumplings, hand-cut noodles, and shaved ice. Locust is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Contemporary · 2305 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204

  37. 37.Maiz De La Vida

    Maiz De La Vida brings a vibrant atmosphere and fresh, heirloom corn-based Mexican cuisine to Nashville — preserving the pre-Hispanic cooking technique of nixtamalization first developed in Mesoamérica. Enjoy handcrafted dishes and a full bar. Maiz De La Vida is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    606 8th Ave S store 100, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  38. 38.Marsh House

    With strong roots in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Marsh House team knows a thing or two about bringing the finest Gulf Coast cuisine to Nashville. From an array of freshly shucked oysters to carefully prepared southern seafood dishes, there is something on the menu for any seafood connoisseur or skeptic alike, plus an award-winning wine list and an in-house sommelier. Marsh House is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American, Creole, Seafood · 401 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  39. 39.Momotaro Nashville

    Upscale Japanese eatery Momotaro from Boka Restaurant Group arrives in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood of Nashville. Situated in the former May Hosiery Mills complex and designed by AvroKO, Momotaro infuses Japanese elements into modern culinary culture, creating a remarkable twist on traditional flavors. Momotaro Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Japanese · 515 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  40. 40.Peninsula

    Cuisine of the Iberian peninsula in the heart of East Nashville: Peninsula serves Spanish and Portuguese fare accented with French techniques, and a bar program that features a Spanish gin and tonic menu, Old World Wines, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Peninsula is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Portuguese, Spanish · 1035 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

  41. 41.Rolf and Daughters

    Located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, Rolf and Daughters crafts creative New American fare and inventive cocktails. Rolf and Daughters is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    700 Taylor St, Nashville, TN 37208

  42. 42.Sho Pizza Bar

    Sho is your lively and inviting local pizza bar that happens to be obsessed with the craft of Neo-Neapolitan pizza-making. In an architecturally elevated space, enjoy direct views of the pizzaiolos and handmade wood-fired oven from the 12-seat chef’s counter, the dining room, and the bar. Sho Pizza Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Pizza · 1309 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37216, USA

  43. 43.Sojourner

    Sojourner is the center of life in the Inn, where all are welcome to gather by the fire and partake. All-day and in-room dining emanate from the kitchen at Sojourner, where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily in the heart of the Inn at Southall. Sojourner is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    2200 Osage Lp, Franklin, TN 37064, USA

  44. 44.St. Vito Focacceria

    St. Vito Focacceria offers unique Sicilian-style pizzas referred to as "SFINCIONE." Alongside St. Vito's light, crispy, and mouth-watering pizza, savor chef-driven classic Italian dishes from the daily-changing menu. St. Vito Focacceria is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Italian, Pizza · 605 Mansion St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  45. 45.Supper Club at The Twelve Thirty Club

    Set on the top floor at The Twelve Thirty Club, experience a modern take on a classic supper club where dining, entertainment, and design collide for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Supper Club at The Twelve Thirty Club is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American · 550 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

  46. 46.Sushi | Bar Nashville

    Sushi | Bar Nashville is an intimate Omakase that serves up a whimsy of its namesake fare in 17 courses. Behind the door lies an intimate counter housing 12 prized seats where diners sit right up to the chef's cutting boards. Sushi | Bar Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Sushi · 610 Magazine St, Nashville, TN 37203

  47. 47.Suzy Wong's House of Yum

    Suzy Wong's House of Yum is a drag and brunch spot serving Asian-fusion dishes and signature cocktails. By: Top Chef alum Arnold Myint Suzy Wong's House of Yum is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Asian, Fusion · 1519 B Church St, Nashville, TN 37203

  48. 48.TAILOR Nashville

    Tailor Nashville offers a simple, timeless dining experience that emulates an intimate dinner party in the way it fills both the bodies and souls of its guests. Culinary Creator Vivek Surti honors his heritage through the South Asian American cuisine that is representative of Surti being a first-generation American of Indian descent. TAILOR Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    American, Fusion, Indian · 620 Taylor St, Nashville, TN 37208

  49. 49.The Catbird Seat

    The Catbird Seat serves an ever-evolving New American tasting menu, celebrating seasonal ingredients. The Catbird Seat is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    New American · 700 8th Ave S Fifth Floor, Nashville, TN 37203

  50. 50.Yolan

    Yolan is an authentic experience of Italian cuisine done right. In its menu, its wine selection, its warmth, the restaurant embodies the best of what Italian cuisine can be: refined, welcoming, carefully curated. Yolan is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Italian · 403 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

  51. 51.Zaytinya Nashville

    Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés, Zaytinya Nashville brings the vibrant flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean to Music City. Inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines, the menu features shared small plates alongside heartier mains and large-format dishes, complemented by creative cocktails and distinctive Mediterranean wines, all served in a sleek, modern setting at W Nashville. Zaytinya Nashville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.

    Levantine · 300 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA