so romantic they accommodated to every need! 10/10 thanks for the memories!! dessert wasn't too sweet to finish off either! read more

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This place was recommended to us on our visit and it did not disappoint! We did not have a reservation but had no problem getting a seat at the bar. I had the white pappardelle and it was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The sauce was amazing and the noodles were perfectly cooked and so fresh. My husband had the linguine and enjoyed his as well. The sommelier was able to recommend a great glass of wine for my dish. We enjoyed the caprifoglio for dessert and it was amazing! Don't skip dessert. They brought some delicious other baked goods at the end as well that we really enjoyed! Anyone who loves Italian food this is a must visit! read more

Ambiance is beautiful, very romantic and the selection of Italian wine is great. They have a fair amount by the glass so I wasn't disappointed. The food was good and okay. The bread basket, I would go back for that focaccia, good lord was I in heaven, I asked for more, I couldn't help it. It's like I was back in Florence, amazing. I would pay top dollar for that focaccia. The yellowtail was interesting, came with a yogurt and while I love labneh and put it on everything I thought it was odd with a Crudo. Maybe a little more lime to balance out the labneh would have been better. The torteli was delicious I enjoyed the brown butter and dipped that focaccia in the sauce. Chefs kiss. Don't get the bistec for two, waste of money, it was just not as tasty as the other items. The gnocchi is nothing to write home about, not as fluffy as I would like. The cotoletta while very simple was delicious and so fresh. Overall nice experience, I want to go back to order the other items. They cook their pasta al dente and sauces are great so I am looking forward to seeing what else they have to offer. read more

Great food and great service! Caviar no Caviar, gnocchi, bucatini, Veal Milanese and gelato were phenomenal. Extensive Italian wine list. Don guided us through it and he was spot on. Will be back! read more

I was to go to the new Jean George restaurant for my bday but read the reviews and couldn't imagine spending that kind of money for a subpar meal. Another review suggested Yolan and we gave it a shot. The food was to die for -- so fresh & hearty. My only sort of complaint - We were starving and did want to put in our first courses while we pondered the rest of our choices and I even said I know this isn't protocol at a place like this, but our server said it's ok to put them in ahead. Well it was clear she just didn't put them in bc a salad and raw meat dish took 30 mins. Our server's back up was absolutely lovely and wayyyy more attentive than our actual server so that made up for it. She brought us like 5 servings of bread while we waited. Otherwise good and drinks were incredible and it was a great birthday dinner. We would definitely return for a nice date night or special occasion in Nashville! read more

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Absolutely horrible experience. Would not recommend! Overpriced, over hyped and the rudest staff! read more

If looking for fine dining in Nashville, look no further. Cocktails are amazing, staff is very friendly. Be prepared to drop some $$ but it is worth it. I'm glad Nashville is attracting these kind of restaurants/chefs. read more

My husband and I were stranded in Nashville due to the Southwest cancellations for a night and saw that this place had exceptional reviews. We were able to snag a reservation and it was so delicious! It was an amazing dining experience. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was wonderful. The one reason I am giving it 4 stars is because of our encounter when we walked in with the host. We walked up, and I gave my name. He said "let me check something I'll be back." When he came back he said "so we are happy to seat you but for future reference it's business casual dress code." Now, to be fair, my husband and I were definitely not prepared for a fancy night out being that we were stranded with minimal luggage. While we may not have been dressed business casual, we definitely didn't look entirely out of place. I was honestly a little bit taken aback by the comment. Especially because it was not written anywhere online that there was a dress code!!!! It also came off a bit rude and judgmental. It was also strange because as I looked around there were plenty of others dressed more casual with jeans. The rest of our time there we both felt self conscious and awkward. It definitely took away from our experience. If the dress code was listed somewhere, we would've been more than happy to choose to dine elsewhere or comply if we had the proper outfits! I think if that's the rule then it needs to be properly listed :) read more

If you're looking for an Italian restaurant that isn't scared to experiment with their dishes then Yolan is your place. The food was absolutely amazing, especially the desserts. The service was exceptional too. Our server was right there when you needed her without being pushy. I went with a recommendation she offered and was extremely satisfied. I'm going back as soon as possible. It's a great restaurant any time you want a great meal. Plus, the ambiance is fantastic! read more

WARNING: If you are expecting a Michelin Star restaurant experience, think again. This place is a complete gimmicky joke, which takes advantage of people who are not very knowledgeable about the food industry or fine dining. A few days ago I ordered a risotto with mushrooms (misleading title in the menu and just a plain butter-parmesan risotto with three almost raw mushrooms on top) which came out significantly undercooked and gave me the worst food poisoning of my life for several days. This dish was so bad, that it had me throwing up all night long. They could seriously kill somebody if they are not careful. At the same time, during our dining experience we observed how one of the line chefs in the kitchen dropped a towel in the floor, picked it up and started cleaning his station with the same dirty towel. The service was great, however the food and quality did not even come close to matching the service. We called this restaurant to notify them about our incident and they dismissed us without any follow up calls back. Pretentious, unsanitary and soul-less sad excuse of Italian cooking masquerading as a high end restaurant. Try this place at your own risk. read more

Yolan - Undercooked mushroom "risotto". This dish gave me severe food poisoning. - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We went to Yolan for my birthday this past Sunday. When we got there we were seated immediately and after learning it was my birthday given free Prosecco to celebrate. The staff were absolutely incredible, hands down 5 star service the entire night. They came around with delicious bread choices, I ordered the Autunno Rosa off the cocktail menu which was great and my husband got a beer. We ordered off the a la carte menu as I don't eat seafood which would be included in the tasting menu. Got Topinamber as an appetizer, sunchokes were delicious, beets threw me off a little but that's just my personal taste of not really loving beets. They also sent out a small bite to taste that had crab and Caviar for free. For entrees my husband got the gnocchi with truffles and I got the bucatini all'Amatriciana - both were good, the pasta/gnocchi itself were the stand out on both, the sauces pretty good. For dessert we went with the nicciola - it was chocolatey and Devine and all the textures - I'm not a big dark chocolate fan but there was so much creaminess, it wasn't bitter at all. They also brought out 4 truffles on the house for my birthday that were all amazing (flavors resembling a fancy Kit Kat which I could eat a bucket of, caramel/toffee, white chocolate, and pistachio). And then another free tasting of another set of dessert small bites - one was blueberry or blackberry? And the other espresso I think? I can't remember but they were so good. Entrees a 4.5, dessert +truffles a 5, service an 11. With that service and a rotating menu with new options every few months I'd definitely come back again. Also the pastry chef is amazing, I'll follow him/her to the ends of the earth. read more

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Fantastic service, wonderful food, outstanding sommelier, but the design and vibe is too bright feels too much like being in the vast lobby of an office building. I have high hopes for Yolan! However... I visited when the restaurant had just opened and I look forward to another visit. read more

We brought some friends from out of town to try out Yolan and we had extremely high expectations given its Michelin Star branding. We had the 5 course tasting menu ($110) and walked away extremely disappointed. Right off the bat - the Carpaccio was highlighted as a must have by our server (who was extremely nice and attentive). It was plainly obvious that our starter had been sitting in the fridge for an extended period of time (you could see a slight condensation on the plate at an angle). The tuna which they told us had "been flattened/pounded" stuck to the plate and practically had to be scraped off. The soft texture of raw tuna was completely diminished, however, the flavor profile was decent. The second course - the clam linguine, was undercooked, tasteless, and oily. I sincerely have had better pasta at the Cheesecake Factory, and at least there they give you enough to eat. Each portion had two tiny little clams that were also tough. At this point we were beginning to regret our decision in the tasting menu/restaurant overall. The third course - the halibut - was probably the best executed one out of all. It was tender and had a nice crust on top, but we noticed that our 4 portions were quite differently sized and also had variations in saltiness. One bite of the portion (you could generously get 4 bites) would also be saltier than another. It had some nice vegetables in accompaniment, but we were provided no knives (only a fork and a somewhat slanted spoon) to cut it with. The chicken course next was actually a joke - it was a chicken skin wrapped around a sausage like item(?) it was chewy and tasteless and felt like a cop out to actually cooking a piece of chicken. The side vegetable was radicchio and extremely bitter and felt out of place. All in all, the portions were also incredibly small - we finished every course in under 2 minutes. The dessert, hilariously, was the biggest dish. It had so many moving parts (a tart that was chewy and stuck to your teeth), a wafer, ice cream, a jam, mousse, and topped with a floral design "for the crunch" that was actually inedible. It felt like they were throwing the kitchen sink in pastry techniques at one dish. It was clear, that other than the ice cream, it had been plated well ahead of time. In addition to the above, we made a reservation which seemed to be missed in the system (could've 100% been an honest error on my side when booking), but the hostess made a distinction between the lounge seating and the regular dining seating for no apparent reason. When she couldn't find our name she pointed us to the lounge area instead. It seemed like only those who made a reservation got to sit in the formal dining area, even though it was largely empty on a Sunday night. Our food also arrived quite slowly - it took us more than 2 hours to get through 5 courses. A few positive points - they gave us an "on the house" one bite appetizer and another additional dessert after the tasting menu that were decent. However, the appetizer felt misleading and the final dessert felt performative since the main meal missed the mark so much. The somm bottle recommendation was spot on and we enjoyed our wine very much. Yolan definitely has potential to make its mark as a fine dining establishment in Nashville, but I would like to see them walk before they run - get the flavors and basics right before going all in on the theatrics and fancy presentation. The stuffy and pretentious descriptions given by the servers, though well executed, felt tone deaf since the food never matched up. read more

2nd time dining here, space is not great, attached to the lobby bar, noise level is uncomfortable and decor is sparse and cold. Favorite dish of the night was the Panzanella salad. Everything else was mediocre, we ordered the gnocchi and it was cold. We ordered a couple of apps so would have sent it back had we known immediately. Not sure who is at the helm here but will not hurry back. Value to quality is not working. read more

The 5 course tasting with paired wines was fantastic. Service and sommelier was perfect.

We came here for our anniversary dinner and had a great experience. The staff here was exceedingly thoughtful, well informed, and polite to us making the whole experience that much more elevated. We loved learning about everything being served from the special sherry in our cocktail and the curated wines for our dinner pairings, to uncovering a little of the mystery behind the magical plates of food being served. Each plate in the five course pairing was exciting, but the last two - the rabbit and dessert were the one-two-punch knock out that left you asking "HOW, how is this so good? How did they do that??". I can't wait to go back! Recommended for special events or drinks after a hard week - they'll treat you right! read more

This is a fantastic restaurant that sits inside The Joseph. I walked in to enjoy some of this amazing food that I had read all about. (I was in jeans and I didn't feel out of place at all). I was welcomed immediately, like I was the Queen making an appearance (doesn't everyone want to feel that way?) I opted for bar seating, since it was just me. The sommelier promptly asked me what I was looking for in a wine and gave me some suggestions, as well as a few tastings so I could make my decision. I honestly don't remember what I went with, but I did have 2 glasses and it was fantastic! I requested some help with what to order, as everything looked so good. The bartender suggested Cestini di Zucca and boy of boy was that amazing! It was almost like a ravioli with butternut squash, delectable. For dessert I was served the Sorbetti, which is 3 types of sorbet, butternut (sounds weird, but it isn't), dark chocolate, and pear.. yes, I said pear. It was so strange and so good! I had such a great meal here and when I return to Nashville, this will be a place to stop. read more

Best Italian restaurant in town. Probably the most upscale as well. Love that they now offer a vegetarian tasting menu. Service was very good and vibe of restaurant was very pleasant, not uptight, yet elevated. The dishes change but everything we had on the tasting menu was delicious. Best pasta done in a really elevated way I've had in a really long time. read more

Our last visit was a bit less memorable than our first few. Our entrees were served at room temperature and the truffle was past its prime on the gnocchi. Considering we've had great experiences in the past, we are chopping this up to a bad evening. On a positive note, the lamb tartare was incredible! read more

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We did the 8 course and wouldn't recommend. First three courses were great then went down hill from there. Had two entrees that were so under salted it didn't let the complex flavor the chef was going for come through. We jinxed ourselves and thought the last one would prove us wrong and it did. Was so OVER salted this time it was inedible. Great drinks and service - but don't waist your money on the tasting menu. Was supposed to be a big highlight to our trip to Nashville because we enjoy great food but left very underwhelmed. read more

Loved, loved, loved this experience. Right when you enter the restaurant you feel like a VIP. The service was impeccable and the precision and timing of the meal was perfect. The rosemary focaccia bread with the olive oil was so delicious. It was like a treat!! The appetizer (stone fruit salad) was light and had so many flavors going on at once, but they all harmonized perfectly together. The grouper was a perfect preparation and perfectly cooked. My friend and I were so full from the meal, we didn't order dessert. However, they brought out complimentary chocolate mouse and raspberry treat. Absolutely full of flavor!! Thank you so much for this experience and I can't wait to return to try the tasting menu! read more

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The worst. We had reservations. 5:00. Drive in the traffic from Murfreesboro. On cinco do mayo. Taylor swift. Beer festivals graduations. Arrived 4:55. Called re valet. No answer. Called 8x. No answer. Finally voice mail. Box full. Found a parking spot finally Went in. The mgr called me while Walking in. Asked what I wanted. Told him I had a reservation. Said yes they had valet. On opposite side of bldg. Paid $1500 in advance for the wine pairing and 8 course experience. And he wanted to seat us (3) of us. At the bar ?????! Really? I'm going to experience abruzzo 8 course meal from Italy at a bar. But mostly it was the 5 RUDE people at the guest podium. No one can answer the phone? And mostly they were just RUDE! So my $1500 birthday surprise for my husband ruined by these jokers. We left. Went to o-ku. Friendly. Kind. Accommodated my new hip replacement. My husbands hearing challenge. (Loss). And they were genuinely NICE. And I saved $600. Including tip. Your loss Yolan. My son is an Italian wine distributor and he was with us. Actually recommended you. I'm a public speaker. And you will hear and know my voice. read more

Mind blown... we each had the 8 course tasting menu and a couple of cocktails and we couldn't have been happier. Usually with as many as 8 different courses there is going to be one or two items that just don't live up to expectations. That was not the case at Yolan. Every single course just got better and better. It was absolutely phenomenal. The last savory course was the lamb and I don't even like lamb typically but this one was outstanding. Definitely will be back again and recommend giving it a try! read more

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Exquisite food combined with exceptional service make this restaurant a gem. The crispy squash blossoms were one of the best I have ever had. Truffled gnocchi were sublime. The dessert was a work of art with varying textures an richness. Expensive but worth every penny! read more

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Outstanding food and service. Very expensive. I accidentally had a $60(!!!) GLASS of wine. But c'est la vie (or however you say that in Italian), you only live once. I have been craving the truffle gnocchi ever since.... read more

I can not recommend this restaurant, dinner for two last night was regrettable. Service is poorly executed... team service approach with poor communication and by rote service. Artichoke first course - tasteless, Gnocchi, second course, was ok although cream was too thick, Veal, final course, was so heavily breaded it had to be cut off to enjoy the veal. Highly disappointing. In the end, several hundred dollars for a "shake and bake" dinner. read more

Wow. This place definitely didn't disappoint. Everything was absolutely amazing, besides the octopus (just wasn't what we were expecting). I will be coming back again next time I'm in town. Would recommend the seasonal mule, risotto, and either the strawberry or blood orange dessert! Delicious. read more

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We were able to get a table at Yolan and dine there about two months ago. It was really amazing. We had wine at the bar first (fantastic!) and the bartenders are great. The service dining was amazing, very professional, and the food was amazing. I recommend eating at Yolan to my friends. read more

We are Nashville locals and visited Yolan for the first time. While the food was great, we left disappointed. To set the scene, the restaurant is essentially in the hotel lobby which resulted in a freezing dining experience due to some sort of widespread maintenance issue on the main level. There were multiple industrial sized humidifier/driers throughout the lobby and in the restaurant. For a restaurant of this caliber we would've expected to be notified if the heat was not functioning correctly as it was not ideal to wear a coat throughout our dinner service. Our reservations were at 6pm and we checked in at the hostess stand at 5:54 and were told to get a drink at the bar until our reservation time. Odd considering it was just 6 minutes and the restaurant had less than 5 tables seated. It was literally too cold to comfortably sit in the hotel lobby and wait. I think the most disappointing aspect of our dinner was the service. Luckily we had done research and reviewed the menu prior as our server gave us little direction or background to educate us on the many offerings at Yolan. For example the tasting menu vs à la carte. Luckily, the table behind us had Samantha as their server and we were able to eavesdrop and hear her walk her guests through the menu extensively and make recommendations. I would like to pause here and share that the focaccia, The caviar no caviar appetizer, bucatini and gnocchi were all exceptional and would recommend each of them! The timing however between our pasta course and our entree was over 45 minutes and we seriously wondered if they had forgotten our veal chop while we dined in temperatures nearing 60 degrees. Again not sure what was happening with the heat but it was freezing. All in all, the bread, appetizer and pastas were exceptional but not worth the price tag for a cold dining room and average service. read more

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Wow - I'm amazed by this restaurant! The staff works together so smoothly to anticipate every need and made our special dinner incredible. My recommendation is to definitely do a the 8-course tasting if you can (just come hungry). Add the wine pairing if you are a wine lover. Or if you have an affinity for white or red just as the sommelier to pick one or a couple for you. The presentation is exceptional. Protip: don't make the same mistake I did and NOT dress up. Although I felt okay enough, all the other diners were pretty dressed up! read more

Ate there over the weekend to celebrate my father in law's birthday. We had a private room and the Food was very very good. We enjoyed the risotto, the mercato salad, cheese plate and the deserts were delicious. Veal chop was a little over done though. Not enough to complain or send back, just a little feedback. Our service was flawless! Jan and his server asst took great care of us. His SA, from Columbia said he took great care in making the cappuccinos, and you could tell. Shout out to the food runners that explained each dish in great detail all with big smiles on their faces. The service at a place like this could easily come off as stuffy, not this place. Friendly, pleasant, professional, true definition of hospitality. And this is coming from a server with over 20 years of experience. read more

Exceptional is the first word in thinking about Yolan! The design is very beautiful from the decor to the dishware and cutlery. We were greeted so nicely and seated promptly. McKenzie was a lovely first impression of the staff. We had already indicated that we wanted to have the 8 course chef's tasting. I'm sorry that I can't remember her title but Jenna was the main person taking care of us and along with Chris and McKenzie they all were some of the best we have ever encountered. Each course was better and better. It is rare for me to agree with seasoning but at Yolan the seasoning was perfect. Each course's combination of flavors and ingredients worked so well together. As great as each part of this restaurant is it is the staff that is beyond impressive to anywhere we have ever been. They genuinely appear happy to work here; helping one another to take such care of their guests and all were so attentive without being invasive. It truly is a well tuned and skilled team which has earned this being one of the best places we have ever dined. It is pricey but well worth it! My only critique would be the music-such a small detail but I thought the music didn't match the restaurant's style. Breakfast-great choices and very delicious! Standout service from Tyler, Ben, and Aaron. Yolan is a must dine experience! read more

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I can't recommend this place enough. Every time we've gone it's been a heavenly experience in terms of taste. We're not usually people who chase after Michelin star rated chefs and we don't normally like the expensive price tag, but this place is well worth it. Yolan has some of the best pasta I've ever eaten and half my family is from Italy so I grew up eating very well in the pasta department! The bolognese is incredible, as is the orecchiette. You can taste the difference in their homemade pasta (always cooked perfectly al dente) and the quality of ingredients in their sauce. Their pastry chef is a gift from above--they make some of the most delicious bread. Even their desserts are to die for. We haven't gotten the gnocchi yet, which I hear is one of their best dishes. Again, my husband and I are normally not interested in the high-end restaurants as we usually find them disappointing. But Yolan has never let us down and it's our go-to for a special night out or a celebration. read more

Had the five course tasting menu with wine pairings on a Saturday night. A very elegant evening. Started wiz a complimentary appertivo (amuse bouche), followed by Tuna crudo, spaghetti all vongole, swordfish spade caponata, pork belly confit, the chocolate dessert was out of this world. Service was very professional. Ambiance superb. My only thought....white tablecloths would be nice. Or maybe white plates? The lights were low and a contrast in presentation would help to highlife the food. Hope to come back, seasonally. read more

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Loved my birthday dinner at Yolan! We had the scallops, lamb tartare, gnocchi (*chef's kiss*, the star of the night), pappardelle, and bistecca. Everything was incredible, paired with a Barbaresco by the sommelier. read more

Yolan - The sommelier suggested this Barbaresco, which we enjoyed very much. - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Excellent. I haven't even finished eating my dinner, but it's so good I have to write a review on Yelp so you can visit ASAP. Fantastic selection of Italian wines. And service was so good! Highly recommend. read more

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A very enjoyable experience! The food was delicious and the service was lovely. We would come here again!

I went here with some family for my first "tasting" experience and the food and staff were wonderful. They accommodated my vegan diet and we're willing to make a couple of additional changes for my food preferences. The staff was attentive and they have a great drink menu, including some good non-alcoholic mixed drinks. Highly recommend Yolan. read more

Great evening start to finish! Temp check at parking engendered a sense of security. Everything followed in suit after that. Amazingly curated wine list with help from Kate, Interesting and well prepared food. read more

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My siblings were visiting so we decided to go downtown and try Yolan. Let me just say it did not disappoint. We started off with the Seasonal Mules which were very refreshing and tasty. We had the octopus as an appetizer which was ok. We ordered this since we all love grilled octopus but we were not a huge fan of this cold dish. We had a few tastings compliments of the chef which were very tasty. For my entree I got the gnocchi with truffles. This was potentially the best pasta dish I have ever had. The gnocchi was so light and fluffy and melts in your mouth. My wife got the risotto with lobster which was also very good. Do not skip out on dessert! They were all made beautifully and tasted phenomenal. I will definitely be back. read more

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