The service was truly top-notch--attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel special without being overbearing. Every dish felt thoughtfully put together, and a few really stood out. I've been on the hunt for more black sesame treats, and the raspberry sherbet with cremolata and salted black sesame seed butter was exactly what I was looking for--the most perfect, not-too-sweet dessert. Creative, balanced, and completely unforgettable. I'd go back just for that. The stracciatella on toast was another standout--simple but incredibly well executed. My second favorite dish was the lightly roasted snap pea with fennel, spring onion, and chili--fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. So good. The linguini and clams was decent, but didn't quite hit the same level as the other dishes. It leaned a bit too al dente for my taste, and the flavor felt a little on the bland side. Overall, an incredible dining experience with standout dishes and impeccable service. Try this when you're in Germantown. read more

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Visited 4/21/26, had a delicious meal. Our server was extremely attentive and gave a great overview of the menu. Nice ambiance. Grouper was 10/10; this was our favorite dish - we were eating the sauce with a spoon at the end! Linguine 9/10; lemony, light, creamy, flavorful Mafalde 9/10; the breadcrumb on top was wonderful and the sauce was amazing. Ours had several big mussels. Sourdough bread 7/10; average crusty bread, didn't taste much "seaweed" in the seaweed butter On the expensive side, but in my opinion worth it for a special occasion with great service and great bites. read more

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This was my out-of-town birthday dinner choice and it was a great one! We decided to take a chance and drop in without making a reservation. We took an Uber to Germantown, the restaurant housed in a cute building, some string lights and an address to identify. Greeted by at the host stand on entry, with a smile. We let them know we didn't have a reservation, but they had 2 spots at the bar for us. It was fairly open when we were seated but glad we got there early as it filled up quickly. The waiter/bartender greeted us and reviewed the menu; he was interactive with all the guests and really enthusiastic about the food. Storm King was my drink of choice, still on my Mezcal kick, this drink was really good! La Luna Mezcal, Street Puma Scotch, Cynar, Ancho Chili, Honey, Lime, Pepper. Smokey with just the right amount of kick from the chili and pepper salt Ordered Sourdough bread with seaweed butter and Dry Aged beef tartare. Sourdough was really good; the butter was salty but couldn't detect other seaweed attributes. The beef tartare was good, it was a really big portion. My main dish choice was trofie pasta dish the bartender described as very spring like. When it came it was a fresh green pasta and boy was it delicious!!! The trofie pasta was an excellent vehicle for the sauce of leek, pine nut, maitake, and cultured butter. Too bad I don't live in Nashville! I would be going often while this was on the menu, I can't stop thinking about it! Quaint, cozy space, great service, great drink, and delicious food. read more

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The vibe is cozy and cool, the service was great, the food was seasonal and very well prepared. We ordered the bread with seaweed butter and its simplicity and just good quality won our heart. I never miss a seasonal snap pea salad and it didn't disappoint. The main course was a seasonal fish, beautiful made with a light, delicious sauce and the pasta was one of the best I have had so far, will go again to try more pastas on the menu. The one star I am removing is for the dessert, I am so disappointed with that rhubarb cake, I really wished for a more interesting and delicate dessert. But overall- a great place and I shall go again! read more

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Beautiful local food here. Every bite packs a flavor punch. Expensive meal. But one of the nicest meals I've experienced in Nashville. Staff is great, small restaurant with great ambience read more

Rolf and Daughters - Lasagna special - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Five star Chicken! 10/10 Everything else? Ok. Small plated dishes. One group is appetizer like starters, second group is pasta and last is your protein group. I enjoyed the rigatoni. I love an al dente pasta with a flavorful sauce. This one nailed it. The bread was my starter with the seaweed butter. The butter was divine! The bread could have been warmer to me. If it were, I would have eaten the whole loaf. Serviced by the bartender Ryan. I hope I got his name right! He's from the New York area? With a daughter. Super kind! Very knowledgeable! Really made the experience impressive and enjoyable. Thank you so much!! read more

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This restaurant was a phenomenal experience. You can tell the staff love and are passionate about the mission of this restaurant. The food is a good mix of contemporary and classic cooking while following the local seasons. I cannot recommend this place enough and cannot wait to be back with friends! read more

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Continues to impress with full service, even at the bar, and tastes and textures that really bring out the food, from the delicate seared crust on the Snapper which was moist and flavorful, to the light crunch topping on the Mafalde. And the Rhubarb Cake, is more than a slice of bread, with crème fraiche and lightly tangy citrus curds. And the first, but not the least is the Sourdough bread service with delicious seaweed butter. read more

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The place is dark, cozy and pretty lively. Service here was standard, a couple of staff members seemed like they didn't want to be there but were still respectful. Recommendation was 2-3 plates per person depending on how hungry you are. I'm got three cause I was starving. Scallops - Scallops was raw with a citrus spicy sauce that reminded me of tom yum. I typically love scallops but these were not it. The scallops were more buttery in flavor which I think it's better if seared. If raw, better with a sweeter scallop. Tonnareli - A green pasta with mussels - I appreciate that they de-shelled it for me. The pasta was el dente. If you like pesto you would like this. Fuyu Perssimon Custard - You need to order this! It is not overly sweet and the custard was silky smooth. Overview: Get the dessert and stick with the pastas it is what they are known for. I may come back to give this place another chance and to try different dishes. read more

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We live nearby, and for some reason we rarely eat here! It was great to be back and it reminded me that this is the type of place you could easily come to once a week, sit at the bar and have a drink, bowl of pasta, and be very happy! It's so cozy here in the winter. We did sit at the bar on this visit, and the service was great. We had the sourdough bread (great tang and texture), salad (fresh and tasty but nothing special to me), pasta with crab (delicious) and their signature chicken dish (I could eat this every day!) Pro-tip: save some of your bread for the addictive sauce from the chicken. It's sooo good. We also got some cocktails. I can't remember the name but mine was a spicy take on a margarita, and my husband had one that was reminiscent of a Negroni. Both were good but not the most unique cocktails I've ever had. I remember years ago being more impressed by their cocktails. 5 stars! Great service, delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. read more

Rolf and Daughters - Salad - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Delicious pasta, amazing wine, and knowledgeable and friendly wait staff. I would say we left here full and happy. We ordered almost everything on the menu and love every item. I love a good bread and their sourdough is just as good as Brooklyn top spots. The pasta is fresh. Everything off the menu won't disappoint. The ambience is casual. If you are on a date, you can get a private corner. We were here for birthday and it was fun. The service is top. read more

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5/5 stars. Instantly made our top five in Nashville. The bar is a vibe, so if there are no tables do recommend choosing the bar. The bartenders were knowledgeable and so fun. The corn, jalapeño pasta (ravioli) will keep you coming back. The heritage pork is unbelievable. I cannot speak highly enough. The sourdough bread is made in house with the seaweed butter being everything you didn't know you needed. From a Nashville native who has been to a lot of restaurants over the years, this one is chefs kiss. Will keep coming back and recommending over and over. read more

Rolf and Daughters - Sourdough bread with seaweed butter + the taste of fall whiskey drink that will send you straight to October. - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We were able to do a walk-in for a weeknight dinner around 8pm. The interior is very warm and rustic. But we sat outside in their patio area which was nice and perfect for the warm Summer weather. Our server was very insightful and great throughout the entire meal. We only just went last week and based on their online menu, it looks like they rotate their appetizer section most likely due to availability and seasonality. The sourdough bread with seaweed butter was great. The butter was unique and added a slightly new and fun flavor. We got both a salad and melon appetizer which were good but not my favorites of the night. The pasta is what you come here for and we got the Tomato Vine Spaghetti, Rigatoni w/pork ragu, and the Tonnarelli with octopus. All 3 were great and I really enjoyed the tonnarelli. The lemon paired with the seafood pasta so great and was delicious. The pork ragu was hearty and deeply flavored. And the tomato vine spaghetti was simple, straightforward, and a classic mesh of flavors executed perfectly. read more

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Absolutely amazing! The atmosphere and the service were absolutely wonderful. The food was out of this world! I'm dreaming of the chicken. You don't miss going here when you're in Nashville. read more

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Homemade pasta is always a yes. The sourdough and seaweed butter is amazing perfect start. Some things were absolutely amazing, others an acquired taste. I personally liked the tuna appetizer but my husband, who doesn't like citrus, felt the mandarin glaze was too harsh for the tuna. Both pastas were amazing. The rigatoni is always on the menu and was terrific. Perfectly balanced. We had a seasonal pasta with mussels and a unique pasta that looked like the edges of lasagna. The blend of crème, beans, peppers and mussels was unique and made your tastebuds dance. We ate every bite of both and used the sourdough to make sure there was no ragu left. The dessert was definitely an acquired taste and left me wanting something different. It was a rhubarb sorbet with lemongrass crème and some type of pickled strawberries. Unfortunately I was hoping for a refreshing sorbet but it tasted like a vegetable (which it is) but I wanted more sugar and citrus. Our server was great. The overall service is terrific too. Definitely book a reservation. Inside is very small and you will be very close to the other party. I do like that the menu changes frequently. read more

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Amazing dining experience. The restaurant was beautiful and a great in between of romantic for dates and vibey for friends and family. Very knowledgeable servers and kind staff. Personalized menu for birthdays was a great touch! However, don't expect any complementary dishes. Seaweed butter and bread was great, seems like a big hit for many tables. The chicken was cooked perfectly, but a touch salty. Rigatoni was great and had a perfect touch of heat. The crepe was decent. Drinks are very strong! read more

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Made reservations when it open Came here with the party at three outside in the communal seating place fills up quick ambience is very chill. Not very loud. The food though was great love the seaweed better was very mommy impaired well with the sourdough. My favorite dish was obviously the chicken the rave is true. It's very Homie. In addition the custard was really great too, but To me I know it as flan and was so great. The passes were good. My favorite was the shishito one wasn't a fan of the pork one as the pork flavor is very prevalent and doesn't balance out well. read more

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10/10 every damn time. Always gotta order the chicken and an extra side of bread to mop up the butter. Their pasta dishes are top notch and creative. Ambience is great - they have bar seating, private tables and communal. Service is on point too! read more

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This was a very nice dining experience. I love the interior of the restaurant, it's so inviting. The service was nice, but they can get very busy. The stand out is their seaweed butter and bread, chicken dish, anything with their pasta, and you must try the sweet potato ice cream. Great for a special occasion or date night, bonus points if you enjoy trying unique food. read more

With all the rave we heard about this place, we decided to make a reservation and were able to try this place out. Excellent service. We were seated in right amount of time and server took our order and explained the menu well. We tried few different things and all the food was upto its mark! Highly recommended this place. read more

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The food was good--we ordered the trofie pasta, chicken, and sourdough, all of which we enjoyed. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, but the service fell short. Our waiter was a bit abrupt and not very friendly. read more

Rolfe and Daughters has solidified its spot as my favorite nashville restaurant. First, the location, building and decor is simple but beautiful. The service is always fantastic with very knowledgeable and attentive staff. I love asking for recommendations because they seem to know the menu inside and out. The food is so comforting and familiar but with some unique touches. You can find dishes there for a more traditional eater as well as someone who's a bit more adventurous. Always a delicious meal and lovely experience. Highly recommend! read more

This is a family favorite. The food is consistently outstanding! Wonderful service! I highly recommend!

Rolf & daughters is definitely one of the best restaurants in Nashville. The service is great, the food was amazzinnggggg & the ambience is nice! We will be back read more

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Our friends have really hyped up this restaurant so we were very excited to visit. But we were underwhelmed. It is quality, but does it live up to the price point? We started with the Jicama, apple, boquerones, peaches, sesame starter. It was a very bizarre arrangement each of these was just quartered and mixed in a bowl. Maybe as a slaw it would be more cohesive. Next was the Cauliflower, broccoli, ricotta, serrano, bone marrow. It was good, yes. The rigatoni had an overly acidic taste and after a few bites I couldn't stomach it. The tonnarelli was very tasty. For mains we got the chicken and pork. The chicken was the best I've ever had. The pork was fine but not better than I've had elsewhere for cheaper. Our waiter was extremely attentive and knowledgeable, answering all of our questions. Perhaps we came on an off night, but for the taste to price point ratio we won't return. read more

I walked in solo and was able to get seated right away at the bar, which was great since I know it can be hard to get in. The bartender was just okay. He seemed super busy, and I noticed a lot of people waiting on drinks. For apps, I tried the scallops, which were served raw with a tiger milk sauce the bartender recommended as one of their best. Personally, I didn't love it. The texture wasn't for me, and the flavor felt a little flat. I also had one of the hand-rolled pastas. I can't remember the exact name, but it was similar to a cacio e pepe and really good. Overall, I'd give it a 4 out of 5. Definitely worth a visit, but I'd skip the bar if you want a little better service. read more

Rolf and Daughters - Scallop appetizer - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I had really high hopes for this meal because the restaurant came recommended by a local, it was really lovely inside, and our server was absolutely amazing. The bartender also made me a special off menu gin drink which was fabulous! Im not sure m if I just ordered the wrong things but my meal here was solidly just ok. We started with the persimmon, stracciatella, porridge loaf, aji honey, chestnut appetizer and I was pretty disappointed. I probably should've asked what type of persimmon they used, but given the other ingredients I assumed hachiya...I don't know what these were but they seemed unripe and were chalky. We also got three pastas, 1) Tomato vine spaghetti, cherry tomato, basil, breadcrumbs, 2) Canestri, black maitake, pine nut, kombu, and 3) Tonnarelli, mussel, nettle, spinach, calabrian. The best of the three was the canestri. The spaghetti dish tasted overwhelmingly of basil and had such an odd aftertaste. The tonnarelli was salty and almost bitter (?), something unpleasant that I couldn't place. It didn't help that they all were served lukewarm, which is an automatic ding for any dish in my opinion. Our main was the Halibut, butterkin squash, roulette, saffron, pineapple sage. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the sauce that arrived didn't seem to incorporate any of those flavors and there was so much of it that it overwhelmed the fish. The positive was that the halibut was cooked perfectly, although the accompanying squash slices were hard. Portion of pasta was small for the price tag. Three stars for the epic server who took care of us. I almost wish that she hadn't been so marvelously nice and enthusiastic because then I would've felt more comfortable sharing my thoughts on the meal lol. Unfortunately, I would not return to this spot. read more

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Five stars for Rolf & Daughters! This James Beard Nominated chef is innovative and creative! Run, don't walk, here! The decoration is modern and welcoming. The bar area is simply classic! The ingredients are sourced using items found just a few short miles of the restaurant. Much of the items used to create the dishes are sustainable. You can taste the freshness. First, let's start with service. The amazing server Stephanie & GM Stevie were amazing. They were helpful throughout the meal and made it a five star experience. Please give these ladies a raise! Service Grade: A++ We had 4 appetizers & 2 main dishes to share. Dry aged beef tartare, ramp, parmesan, new potato. What a fun dish beef tartar served on a baked warm new potato. Grade: A- Stracciatella, sungold tomato, prosciutto xo. They make their own Stracciatella cheese in house. Cheese stretched thin like noodles and topped with farm fresh tomatoes! Grade: A- Green tomato, fig, squash, celery, yuzu. A very creative & contrasting mix of local veggie gems! You can taste TN in this dish! Grade: B+ Cucumber, peach, pine nut, basil, fish sauce. Creative dish, well prepared. Appreciated the effort. Honestly, this dish wasn't my favorite. Agnolotti, sweet corn, jalapeño, lime. This dish was one of the highlights of the meal! Fresh local corn made into sweet pillows of deliciousness! This is a must have dish! Grade: A++ Heritage pork, blueberry, rossa di milano onion. Locally raised pork cooked to perfection. Flavorful pork paired with blueberries & onion. Delicious! Grade: A- We had two desserts: Plum Sorbet. Super refreshing and bright sorbet made with a local stone fruit. Great palate cleanser after an amazing. Grade: A- Peach amaretti ice cream with olive oil. This was a second highlight of the meal. I wanted to lick the plate! My eyes rolled backwards after the first bite! Served with a side of Heirloom apple Amaro. The perfect pairing, suggested by GM Stevie! Grade: A++ We ended the coffee, that was served in local made Japanese tea cups! We were blown away at the customer service of Server Stephanie and GM Stevie. They went above and beyond to make it an amazing culinary experience. Thank you Ladies! The food here is creatively made, locally sourced and fun to eat! Overall impression: A read more

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This place was recommended and we tried it. Drinks were good. Food was special--the chicken entree is amazing and you have to try it! Then we also had the penne pasta with the pork ragu and the radiatore pasta with mushrooms. Both have great flavor, albeit with an odd texture in the sauce that reminds me of the sand you sometimes find in clams. Salad was great and the sourdough bread is amazing. Service is fine and the various courses were well-sequenced, which is much more rare than you would imagine! The place is warm, cozy and friendly. You show go. read more

I believe the menu changes seasonally, but overall everything was good that we ate and drank. The bread and seaweed butter is absolutely amazing and definitely my favorite from the night. The salads were really great as well. We also ordered their pork - which was a huge slab of meat that could feed 5 people. If they ever have the corn agnolotti - ORDER IT read more

All I can say is wow! You can tell from the moment you walk in that this is going to be refreshing and delicious food. We made a reservation and sat at the communal table. If you like your space I recommend requesting a dinning room table. We started off with a delicious bottle of wine. Their selection of European wines is excellent. Our waiter was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. This is a ever changing menu which makes Rolf and Daughters such a unique experience. We enjoyed the the sourdough and beef tartare as our starter. We moved into the delicious chicken and rigatoni. Just the right amount of spices and absolutely delightful. I would highly recommend coming here for a cozy evening and enjoy sometime by the patio. There is parking next to the restaurant and free street parking. You have to try it! read more

Rolf and Daughters - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We had an absolutely fantastic meal at Rolf and Daughters! You'll need to find street parking which may take a little longer if you don't want to pay for parking. The outside of the restaurant is super cute and modern, and right when you walk in the dining room is so cute and inviting! Our waitress was so kind, and we had some lovely conversations with her. She was one of the most knowledgeable waitresses I've ever had, and had great recommendations and knew every detail of every dish! We had the dry aged beef tartare with spring onion, Parmesan, and potato, and it was phenomenal! All of the ingredients combined tasted great together. I decided to get the tonnarelli with crab and chili, and it was so flavorful with a nice lemon zest taste to the pasta as well. Plus, it was the perfect amount of pasta! My friend had the spaghetti with cherry tomato, basil, and breadcrumbs. While it may sound simple, it's far from that! The combination of flavors you get from the spaghetti and everyone on it is so unique and unlike anything I've ever had before. We had no room for dessert, but we will definitely be back! read more

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What a lovely spot! R&D came recommended by two friends so some coworkers and I visited for dinner and drinks. Wonderful service, ambiance and food. We especially loved the 90s playlist. :) We shared multiple dishes including the sourdough bread (fluffy and moist), stracciatella (hint of heat and totally incredible), winter greens (perfectly seasoned and dressed), rigatoni (can't go wrong), Cecamariti (BEST item--salty, creamy + amazing), chicken (moist and tasty sauce), desserts (lemon & chocolate ice cream) plus a few different wines and cocktails. Everything was delicious, timed well and flavorful. I would happily return again and am convinced you should try R&D too! read more

A Cali friend and a local friend highly recommended this spot; it was my first stop in Nashville. It is a little hard to find and does not have signage outside. It is definitely worth the hype. The service was super friendly and on point. Everyone working here seems to genuinely care and happy to work here. The food, decor, and drinks were awesome. The Mojito was refreshing. The sourdough with seaweed butter, bluefin tuna and rigatoni was excellent. My favorite dish was the agnolotti. I was expecting it to be very rich but it ended up being light and bursting with flavor. The only down note for me was dessert. I had high hopes after the food and it ended up being middle of the road. The peach with ice cream and the seaweed ice cream were meh. I was still super impressed and will happily recommend this spot to everyone. read more

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Outstanding, we loved everything, especially cocktails, appetizers, and pasta. Great service and ambience. Cost ended around $120pp after tax and tip for 1 app + 1 main + 2 drinks each, so a tad pricey, but worth it. read more

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OH MY GOODNESS! This place absolutely lived up to the expectations! Tucked in an adorable street of Germantown Rolf and Daughters was super accommodating to me and my friend who did not have a reservation. We grabbed drinks in the standing room at the bar while we waited and loved the dirty martini and pino Grigio. The sourdough with seaweed butter was everything! The bread was super fluffy and the butter so smooth. I got the corn and jalepeno pasta which was absolutely amazing, so much flavor and so fresh. My friend tried to vodka rigatoni and it was also so delicious! We would love to come back and try more dishes. Our experience seating at the bar was fantastic as we enjoyed the moody lighting inside but i would love to sit on the patio on a nice night! read more

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The service at Rolf and Daughters is exceptional! The waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. However, the food was overseasoned, slightly underdone, and much too pedestrian for the cost and the hype. We had two of the standards (pasture raised chicken and rigatoni with ragu). Neither were exceptional or worth the cost. The beef tartare we had for a starter was great and a standout in an otherwise forgettable meal. If asked, I'd recommend finding another fine dining spot in Nashville. read more

Had reservations, but walk ins are available. We opted to sit at the bar. We had reservations on a Tuesday evening. We wanted to start off enjoying a cocktail and then order food. However, our server told us that since it took time to prep the food (30 minutes to be exact), we should order at that time. Mind you, there were plenty of open tables. We reluctantly ordered and to our surprise, our food came out almost immediately (before 30 minutes was up). The pastas were good, but i would choose the pork over the snail next time. Personally, I prefer snails in garlic and butter. Overall, the setting was lovely with brick and wood. The food was good, but the service was not as I would have expected. I felt rushed with my food and drinks rather than being able to enjoy the experience. To conclude, when we left, there were still plenty of tables available. Food: 4 Service: 3 Ambience: 4 read more

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I certainly did not go to Nashville expecting to get great Italian food. This place is a gem for sure. The ambiance was fantastic, and the food and service were equally amazing. The menu is unique, and it's changing constantly as they use fresh ingredients. We tried the tempura rapini to start, and it was absolutely incredible. I've never had rapini prepped the way it was. And it paired perfectly with the pink lemon. I think the Ragu was my favorite pasta of the meal. It was absolutely delicious. I also tried the garganelli pasta. The real show stopper for me was the dessert. I got the creamsicle ice cream, which really tasted like a creamsicle and had orange slices in it. Topped with fennel, it was a flavor explosion. It was easy to get a reservation online. I wouldn't pass up on the opportunity to check this spot out if you're in Nashville. It's just outside of downtown a quick 5 minute drive. It was worth it in every way. read more

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Went for a birthday dinner. Food, service and ambiance were great. Got a starter and 3 main pastas! They were all good, but I thought the linguine was in a white wine sauce, oops Will be going back to try the rest of the menu! Thanks to the servers for their attentiveness. read more

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