great vibe! yummy frozen drinks and great food! perfect for a group. Maddie was amazing!!

Pelato gets a rare five-star review from me! Four of us went for a weekday dinner and the restaurant was packed, so definitely make a reservation before you go. Our server was Matt and he was part of the reason why our dinner was so excellent. He was super attentive without being a nuisance. He kept the drinks flowing, timed out our food perfectly and had excellent meal suggestions. Our meal: 1. Garlic Bread with Red Sauce - the bread was thickly sliced and grilled, so it was crunchy on the outside and perfectly chewy on the inside. It was super buttery and something I would eat every day of my life. 2. Pelato Salad - all of us loved this salad. I think it was the oregano vinaigrette that really made the salad a star. You usually don't hear someone rave about a salad, but this one was a must-order. 3. Burnt Broccolini - again, all of us loved this. The broccolini may have been my favorite thing I ate. It was perfectly charred and had the most delicious dressing over it. 4. Crispy Garlic Potatoes - good. Hot and crispy but a basic potato. 5. Creamy Polenta & Bolognese Sauce - not what I was expecting at all. It was really flat and covered in broiled cheese. I tasted more Parm than I did anything else. 6. Chicken Parmigiana - really good. Crispy chicken, lots of sauce. 7. Campanelle Limone - for all of us, this was our least favorite dish. I was expecting to taste lemon, but the creamy sauce was too lemony. I would not order that again. 8. Radiatori Vodka - ending on a high note. This was delicious. Who doesn't love a vodka sauce? They recommend 2-3 dishes per person. I think if the four of us had ordered more than 8 total, I would have died. We were all so full that we could not even look at a dessert menu. I will definitely go back to Pelato. Next time, I'm going to try the stuffed mushrooms and the meatballs! read more

This place is always a solid 10/10. The vibe is vibrant, bustling, and fun. We sat at the bar and got great service from the bartender. We ordered off menu for the drinks and asked for a classic old fashioned - it was fine, but I'd stick with one of their specialty cocktails. Food wise, we went with the house-made mozz (this is a yes every time) and their artichoke arancini. For entrees, we split the chicken parm and radiatori. Their house staple is the radiatori and it's what I keep going back for. The mildy spicy vodka sauce it comes in is honestly incredible, I could drink it with a straw LOL. Great spot with consistently good Italian - don't forget your reservation, this is a busy spot any night of the week! read more

Pelato is a Brooklyn inspired tapas spot that is perfect for a date night! I believe it is a sister restaurant to Luogo which is one of my favorite Italian restaurant in Nashville. You can absolutely feel the energy when you walk into the place that gives you Italy vibe. Their food is amazing. I would recommend to get about 2-3 dishes per person. Cocktails were curated and prepared perfectly. They make their own pasta and it's so tasty. We started with the Butrata Crostini, meatballs, lemon pasta and every dish was amazing. The service was very fast and our server was so attentive and accommodating which made our evening very special. read more

Pelato - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Pelato is super popular in Nashville right now, so I had high hopes for my visit. Sadly, I was SO disappointed. Firstly, no onsite parking downtown is always a con. Secondly, the indoor acoustics are overwhelmingly loud and it was difficult to hear my husband across the table. We ordered a couple plates per person, re the waitress's suggestion, but the only thing I'd order again is the garlic bread. We came to celebrate our second anniversary, which was acknowledged. However, the vodka pasta tasted like canned Alfredo with red pepper in it. The pork ragu was way too salty, and the arancini was too bland. I was expecting to taste the guanciale in the arancini but I did not. The meatballs were average, salty, and featured many strong Italian spices. The calamari was one of the better dishes. The peppers on top were a nice touch. I don't recommend Pelato at their price point for the quality. I've lived in Italy for a few months and even the worst fare there was better than my meal tonight. read more

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I don't mean to sound dramatic, but the Chicken Parm and the ravioli were the BEST I've ever had. Here's what I've had here: Cheesy sausage stuffed bread 5 stars potato Croquettes 3.5 stars ‍ Stuffed mushrooms 5 stars Pelato Salad 3.5 stars Chicken parm - 100 stars Pelato ravioli - 100 stars Radiatori Vodka pasta - 100 stars little Italian gelato balls 3.5 stars Dark chocolate budino mousse 4.7 stars I review 3 restaurants per week on my IG Lillypulitzerstylist. Pelato is one of my TOP TEN NASHVILLE FAVORITES. Excellent service and ambiance. Perfect for a date night or with your girlfriends. read more

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You walk into Pelato thinking you've got it figured out. Italian food. Sit down. Order a couple plates. Eat. Leave. Not here. Pelato flips the script in the best way possible. It's high end, deeply authentic Italian, but served in a way that feels more like a night in Barcelona than Rome. Small plates. Shareable. Meant for conversation, for passing dishes, for that moment where someone across the table says "you have to try this" and they're absolutely right. We started with the pasta in vodka sauce. Rich, velvety, and dialed in. The kind of dish that makes you pause for a second because it hits exactly the way you want it to. Then the baked clams showed up. And look, I don't throw this around. Best baked clams I've had in 25 years. Not close. Perfect balance, perfect texture, just flat out incredible. The meatballs came next and didn't miss. Flavor packed, cooked right, gone faster than expected. Then the baked ziti. Big, bold, creamy. Pasta cooked exactly how it should be. Maybe could've used a touch more sauce, but that's nitpicking. Still a strong dish. The space ties it all together. Converted warehouse, right off the river, with a vibe that just works. It feels a little tucked away, a little like you found something you weren't supposed to. Parking's in the back in a paid lot, easy enough. Five stars. Not just for the food, but for the experience. This is the kind of place you go to enjoy the whole night, not just the meal. read more

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For my son's birthday, we booked a reservation at Pelato on a Sunday night. He loves Italian food, and this Nashville spot delivers. And we were able to book using my Chase Sapphire Reserve, so we had a $150 dining credit to cover a majority of the cost. Since it was Sunday night, Pelato offered its special Sunday Sauce (aka Sunday Gravy) family-style pasta and meat dish. Sunday Sauce comes with a variety of meats baked in a special marinara sauce that felt like home. They have a limited quantity of these dishes every Sunday, and we literally ordered the last one available for the night. We also ordered a side of garlic bread (delicious, but would be better if it were covered in mozzarella), crispy garlic potatoes (amazing!), and crispy fried calamari with candied peppers (my wife's fave). The restaurant itself has a lively atmosphere, which contributes to the overall noise level. It's rather small inside, but Pelato makes good use of the space. For my son's birthday, they brought out a sparkling dish of ice cream. We also ordered the Nutella ice cream and a bag of the San Gennaro Zeppoles (which are basically freshly made donut holes or beignets with powdered sugar). read more

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OMG! This was an amazing meal! Ellie was perfect server! She recommended the perfect meal! All her recommendations were a 10! Can't wait to come again! read more

Pelato - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We celebrated a birthday at our first visit to Pelato. We had a warm greeting from the hostesses. We had a reservation and were initially given a table right next to the kitchen and thoroughfare for the servers. We asked to move, and were moved to about 2 tables over in the same area. They are not the best seats in that section. A larger party table sits behind these tables, making it a tight spot for people to move through. The food here has big flavor. We enjoyed garlic, spice, cream, acid, and sweet notes in the dishes. Favorites at the table were the crispy potatoes, prosciutto, garlic bread, and cannoli pancakes. Our party was divided about the burnt broccolini which has a very smoky flavor and the eggs bene-Vic which was overly salty and has a strange pink color. The Italian biscuits and gravy plating doesn't look appetizing, and it is very spicy. We loved the frozen martinis. Service was good, pacing was okay, and food was nice overall. If we had better seating, and a bit more elevated experience to match the prices, this would be a 5-star place. read more

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My daughter recently finished her semester at college (with a 4.0GPA) and decided to go here to celebrate - we ordered a couple of dishes per person and share amongst the three of us (we ordered 8 dishes total, which was more than enough for the three of us to share) - it's in Nashville, so expect to park at a paid lot or on the street, it gets busy so reservations are recommended. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves very much. The food was delicious and if you know Brooklyn-style Italian you'll feel like you are at Sunday dinner with your large extended family! The Branzino was so good, we actually ordered one more after we (thought) we had finished our meal....we just needed that one more bite of the Branzino! For dessert we had the gelato which is made on site. The roaming manager recommended it get the bourbon butter pecan - and it was life-changing. Service was excellent, with our waiter being attentive, courteous and on top of things. The manager stopped by our table a couple of times to check in and make sure everything was good. It can be a little loud inside, but if you're from a traditional Italian family, it will just feel like you're at a big family function with people talking and laughing and just having a good time with great food. It's not inexpensive - our bill came to just under $300, but if you want dishes made to order and high quality made by people who care about what they serve you, then you'll understand the value of what you get. We will be back! (Missing are pictures of the Burnt Broccolini and the spaghetti with sea food - both were delicious, we just got wrapped up in our meal, we forgot to take pics!) read more

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Bret G was the best!!! Definitely would come back to be served by him again, the vodka pasta is to die for. Our service was incredible, will be coming back for the food and to see Bret again! read more

We came here on NYE, walked in and found a seat at the bar around 7:00 pm. It was very busy, but seemed to be organized and well-run. Service at the bar was great, I had their take on a Negroni (a bit less bitter than a normal one, with some orange added, tasty) and my husband had a NY sour, which he really enjoyed. We shared the burnt broccolini and the chicken parm. The broccoli was very unique and addictive. The chicken parm was very good, classic! Plenty of food for a snack or light dinner for 2 (we were on a small pub crawl). We want to come back and try everything, especially their Sunday Sauce! read more

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This place is quite popular! Came by on a Friday around 4:30 and by the time we left around 5:30 the place was a full house. Cute holiday decor this time of year in a bright space. We ordered the meatballs and 3 pastas. The meatballs tasted standard but I quite enjoyed 2 of the pastas - the bucatini was perfectly al dente with a nice bounce and I enjoyed the flavor. The vodka pasta was also delicious and flavorful. The 3rd pasta, the bombolotti was a bit disappointing - felt like the sauce was too thin and it was a bit plain. Overall would return - service is great and kind! Portion sizes are smaller for sharing - were two girls with an appetite and finished all 3 pastas and the app. read more

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The hype of this place is so real. I've been wanting to try Pelato since moving here because of all the high praise everyone has to say about it. Finally went for their Valentines Day brunch and let me say, it was quite amazing. The dishes are tapas style, so the portion sizes are not that large, so we got a couple to try and I love that concept. All the dishes were amazing. Their Vodka pasta dish was highly recommended and I thought it was pretty good but I guess I was expecting more of a Wow factor. The garlic bread with Parm dip was amazing. And if you go for brunch definitely recommend the Nutella French toast. Their Italian sandwich was also great and was more sophisticated than your average deli sandwich. The service was great and they were always coming to check on us. Highly recommended trying this place out for a date night or with friends. read more

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Pelato is a popular Brooklyn-Italian restaurant in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood. The dishes were authentic, tapas-style small plates. The Radiatori Vodka is flavorful and so delicious. They don't skip out on the quality ingredients; the cheeses are top tier. Casual yet upscale atmosphere with indoor and year-round outdoor seating. This spot is group friendly and focused on shareable, flavorful Italian dishes. Great service and a delicious menu that will keep you coming back with friends and family. read more

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A hidden gem in Nashville!! This is by far one of the best dining experiences I have had in Music City. The food is scrumptious and FRESH. The drinks are amazing (especially the espresso martini). The service was stellar and so personable. I went for my birthday, and they surprised me with sparklers and tiramisu! You can tell that this restaurants pours into ensuring they deliver a memorable dining experience from the food, to the service, and overall atmosphere! read more

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Came here with a big group for dinner. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. Everything we ordered from the zucchini fries and meatballs to the pastas was excellent. Everything is tapas sized and meant to share. The vodka pasta was amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant. I'm read more

Pelatos Nashville location never disappoints!! I want to personally mention Liam, the manager, who was so gracious to squeeze us in on a busy saturday night. The place was lively, and always reminds me of home (nyc) the food was spectacular, easily my fave caccio e pepe in town. Their new sprits is delightful and perfect for the spring. Make sure you go check them out soon! read more

Pelato - Authentic Italian Tapas-Style Pasta Heaven in Nashville Pelato is an authentic Italian spot in Nashville specializing in tapas-style pastas -- small plates packed with flavor. I was originally supposed to come here the night before my Nashville Half Marathon, but we arrived too late and rescheduled to dinner after the race. Turned out to be the perfect reward meal. We started with the Pelato Salad -- iceberg lettuce, salami, provolone, red onion, vinegar peppers, gigante beans, and oregano vinaigrette. Absolutely knock-your-socks-off amazing! Then came the pastas -- everything is served in shareable "tapas" portions, so we ordered three: Carbonara (special of the day) -- with ham and pecorino. Good but a bit heavy for me; buttery and rich. Radiatori Vodka -- tomato, cream, Calabrian chili, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Excellent! The tomato-cream base had depth and balance -- like the best tomato soup you've ever had, but with pasta instead of a spoon. I'd honestly buy this at Panera if they sold it. Campanelle Shrimp Limone -- creamy lemon and Parmigiano. My favorite! Light, bright, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Two out of three were absolute standouts. The flavors, texture, and portions make this one of the best Italian meals I've had in a while. All in all, Pelato is a must-visit for pasta lovers -- flavorful, authentic, and just the right balance of comfort and creativity. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Nashville -- maybe before my next race this time! (I did get 1st in my age group though ) read more

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I just know these reviews are so fake because between the terrible portions/ food / service / and management idk how anyone can come up with anything nice to say about this place . The management is rude and this is how they respond in their reviews . YUCK . They wish they aspire to be a fine dining experience but just gives Olive Garden on skid row . (And that's being generous) Hope you take the time to read this !!! read more

Pelato - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This is a solid Italian food choice in Nashville. The pasta is made in house and my vodka sauce was very tasty! I subbed gluten free pasta and it was pretty good. They also make gelato in house and I tried the Nutella. Also pretty tasty. My friend and I ordered the prosciutto appetizer and was it just okay, especially for the price. Nothing was a huge stand out for me, but it was quick service and a very nice ambiance. read more

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Pelato has been on our list since we got the recommendation from a bartender close to us. We found a last minute reservation and I was so excited! The inside of the restaurant is so cozy- the vibe is amazing. Our server, Alex G. was amazing! I also love how you order everything all at once and it comes out perfectly timed. You HAVE to get the potato croquettes. I am still dreaming about them. Every dish was amazing, the arancini, the shrimp limone pasta, and especially the radiatori vodka. You also HAVE to get the chocolate hazelnut gelato and frozen espresso martini. I can't wait to come back here! Great vibes all around. read more

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Went for a birthday dinner, and while some dishes were outstanding, the service was lacking. We had looked forward to trying after hearing good things. The Parmesan dip is amazing, and the broccoli was fabulous. What left a bad taste was a server who didn't once ask us if we wanted another drink after our cocktails were finished. I had to ask for new drinks twice. We ordered ravioli, and when a different pasta dish appeared, we had to wait a while to find someone to tell them we didn't order that. Our server then came over to say "no that's what we ordered". Instead of offering to bring ravioli, it was just so awkward, that I said we will just eat this. When you spend $200 on dinner for two people, you expect more... read more

Pelato is a must-try restaurant in Nashville!!! Truly one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. I got the Lambrusco 75, potato croquettes, zucchini fries, meatballs, and vodka pasta which was great for 2 people. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here. The service is amazing and the manager is always walking around making sure everyone is well taken care of. Definitely make it a priority to go here!!! read more

Pelato - Zucchini fries, Potato Croquette, Meatballs al Forno, - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The absolute worst customer service. For a family owned business I find it amazing how horrible they can be to a customer. I called to cancel a reservation we made for a party of 3. I guess you can't get sick or have any unforeseen circumstances because they still charged my card $60 after giving a 3 hour heads up on canceling. Beware! Just a scam. It's a shame you have to make money off people that way. I also emailed the management giving them a pass on the rude manager I spoke to on the phone and my response was " Reservations for mother's day are made weeks in advance and we weren't able to fill those seats. If you feel that you need to scream from the roof tops how horrible a family owned restaurant is after you cancelled on us and we lost money, then feel free! Team Pelato 1300 3rd Ave North Nashville, TN 37208" Sounds like great customer service. For that alone I don't care how good the pasta is/isn't because it comes with a side of arrogance and unprofessional behavior that I would not want to be around. Sorry you can't fill the seats, maybe have a side of kindness and you would have a line out the door. I guess you really need that $60 I will consider it a donation. But yes I will let people know to consider your "no cancellation policy under any circumstance" before making a reservation. I guess this is me screaming from the rooftops. Such a strange statement to make. read more

Pelato is a good Italian restaurant in a high ceiling bistro setting with a large patio. Service at the full bar continues to be very good. The wine list is well curated and fairly diverse. They have good small plate brunch. The food was not served really hot. The Fresh-Made House Mozzarella is just a piece of cheese and oil. The Meatballs al Forno have distinctive Italian sausage flavor. Neither comes with bread. The The Garlic Bread was was good. The Tiramisu lacks distinct flavors, but incorporated ladyfingers. There is no onsite parking. read more

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Came here for dinner on my birthday trip to Nashville. Food was absolutely delicious! It is tapas style, so you get multiple smaller dishes per person. I was sharing, so we got 4 total. We probably could've done 3 total between the two of us, and everyone else that was with us agreed. It was a lot of food, so come ready to share! The vodka pasta was my favorite, but I have zero complaints about the rest of the food. It was all so yummy. They said their polenta is the least ordered menu item, but my entire table thought it was so unique, surprising, and yum! The crispy potatoes were soooo crispy and the aioli that came with them was so good! They mozzarella was very fresh and good! Everyone else enjoyed their food was well. Some of the things they got were calamari, arancini, potato croquettes, zucchini, and cacio e pepe. I definitely recommend! If you tell them on your reservation there is a birthday, they bring out birthday sparklers!! They are great with allergies. Someone at our table had a gluten allergy, and our server went over the entire menu with her and remembered her allergy the whole time, advising her what to have! read more

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This place is an amazing Italian pasta spot with a great atmosphere. The vibes are especially nice if you're sitting on the patio. Our server was very kind and attentive, but the only downside was that he was extremely pushy with upselling. I understand it's part of the job, but it did get to be a bit too much at times. Food-wise, everything was excellent overall. We started with the cheesy bread, which was absolutely to die for. We also ordered the crispy zucchini strings --they were decent but nothing too standout. The melted parmesan that came for dipping the bread was phenomenal and honestly one of the highlights. For my main dish, I got the carbonara and it was the perfect portion size after sharing appetizers. One thing to note is that while the patio is supposed to be heated, it doesn't warm up very well, so it can get cold. Other than that, it was a great experience and a place I'd definitely recommend read more

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This is one of the hot places to eat in Nashville atm. It's billed as NY inspired Italian. Style is small plates that the table can treat as family style. It's quite expensive for what you get. There were 6 of us and our bill with tax and tip was $500. Nine alcoholic drinks and lots of small plates. Automatically assigned a 20% tip on our party of 6. The great plates we had were shrimp limone, potato croquettes, and pasta with vodka sauce. The ok plates were prosciutto, mozzarella caprese, calamari, and the "Am I at Olive Garden?" plates were the chicken parm (so dry) and pesto fusilli. The other plates we had were not really memorable either. My big takeaway from the evening was the incredible lack of sound treatment in the restaurant. Conversation was nearly impossible to have. It was so live and bouncy in there, I won't return. If you've eaten at Hampton Social, the lack of sound treatment will be familiar. I didn't expect to leave an average review for this place but when I balance out quality of food, ambience, and return on investment, a 3 feels right to me. read more

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Came here for a bachelorette party and oh my goodness everything was fantastic!!! The food was so flavorful, the restaurant atmosphere was perfect, our server was outstanding, the bathrooms were clean, and just everything was so so nice. Could not stress how much I recommend this place! Have been thinking about the pasta and broccolini since we left. read more

Pelato - Radiatori Vodka - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This restaurant is tapas style, the ambiance is moody, traditional looking Italian restaurant decor. The service is quick but paced so you can enjoy each entree as it comes out. The burrata crostini is lovely and so is the burnt broccolini but it does not pair well with pasta in my opinion. The vodka pasta, chicken parm, meatballs and the bourbon butter pecan gelato were all amazing. All of our food was fresh and hot and we got to the restaurant around 8:30 pm and the close at 9pm but we were able to stay and enjoy our meal. read more

Pelato - Bourbon butter pecan gelato - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We decided on this place because my brother had a gift card to here. It's usually reservations only, but they do take walk-ins but it's between a 30 minute to 2 hour wait time and you'd have to wait for a reservation cancellation to get in if you walk in. It's a 2 hour window to sit down and pay for your meal as they're always super busy! It's tapas style, so individual small plates, but it was amazing with the food! Everything was fresh and so flavorful! They make their pasta fresh in house daily. It was very easy to split the food and share. It's really loud in there so you'll have to talk loud if you want to hear your conversation with your group. It's family friendly and it's a highly recommended place. Prices were reasonable, but definitely 2-3 $$$ read more

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Only got one picture because after this I was too busy eating! I honestly could have skipped everything else and just gotten 5 orders of the gluten free pasta with vodka sauce. The vodka sauce is their most popular item and there is good reason. It was luscious and creamy with a small kick. We also tried the polenta bolognese (just fine), chicken parm (great), crispy garlic potatoes (a little over crisp but the aioli was delicious) and these chickpea puffs (needed more whipped ricotta). Everything else was only fine in comparison to the star of the show. Cool atmosphere. Everything is served tapas style so it comes out as it's ready and you share plates. Decent wine selection (but very pricey). read more

Pelato - Chickpea flour puff pastry with whipped ricotta. - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've been to Pelatos twice now and it has always been just good enough. Not bad but not amazing. Parking situation is not great. The atmosphere is buzzing. Think really bright lights, loud, lots of people moving around. Not my ideal dining atmosphere. The patio looked really nice and less hectic/more quiet. This past time I didn't have a reservation so I had to get in where I fit in, at the bar. Bartender was nice and chill. I came for the cacio e pepe. It actually hit the spot. It was perfectly peppery and the noodles were cooked exactly like they were supposed to. My problem was the serving size. I think I took all of 8 bites and just like that my dinner was done. I also ordered the cauliflower piccata. While I loved the buttery lemon sauce, the dish was strange and heavy, due to the fried breading. Lastly, the food comes out in which ever order it wants to so I got my appetizer 10 minutes after my pasta. A bit odd. It's a good place if you're not that hungry but unfortunately I was and I left longing for more pasta. read more

Pelato - Very small serving of very good cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place is quite nice up scale Italian place. My only complaint is the parking situation; I got confused and parked at the wrong place and paid like 20 bucks to park read more

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Bret was a wonderful server. He was courteous, patient, and made our experience lovely. Also vodka pasta? bangin

Yeah the food was pretty good!! Idk if I would consider it authentic but maybe definitely just American Italian. I think it's from New York but it had a twang to it? The frozen espresso martini was so good. Can't go wrong there. The other drinks were fine my friends say. I don't know if our server was having a bad day or not but he was a bit sassy and rude about us not being ready to order the second we sat down but either way at the end we were the last ones in the restaurant because they didn't bring out all our dishes so we were just waiting awkwardly for our last dish but our server didn't check in on us so it just kinda looked like we were sitting around. They finally brought it out but they had clearly forgotten. It's really freakin loud inside too so be prepared to use your outside voices to be able to hear your friend two feet from you. read more

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Went on a Saturday at 11:00am- made reservations. Our server was super friendly and the service was great. The manager even stopped by our table to make sure everything was great. We got their garlic bread, salad and the vodka pasta to share. It was all delicious and we will definitely come back to try some of their other pastas. read more

Pelato - Vodka pasta - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The food was amazing, I had several dishes (pictured below). The drinks were just okay, but the place is super cute. It was kind of busy so definitely make a reservation. Prices were reasonable and service was prompt. read more

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