It is difficult to describe our dining adventure at Yolan. I thought it important to explain so you don't think one incident caused this review. I really don't want others to have the same horrible experience that we did. Upon entering the reception area the noise was so loud we could not hear the receptionist speaking. We could not talk between us because the sound levels were consistently 85-90 DB, which is way above OSHA exposure levels. It was also impossible to speak to the many waiters. Our table was directly under a window from which a metal halide 3000 watt light outside bathed us in orange light that was blinding. The wine selection was unique since they specialized in Italian wines which is ok but we had an extremely difficult time selecting a wine and being unable to hear made it impossible to order. The staff was very friendly, however, they were extremely disorganized and inefficient. It became comical to even order a drink. The drinks all came at different times. We thought several times they had just forgotten our order. The menu is very confusing with 3 options. We choose al a carte which may have made things more difficult for the staff. However, no one in our party of four could eat our meals. We had crab risotto , cod, and Tortellini in Brodo. Everything was salty inedible and the portions were so small especially for the price of the dish. Our appetizer was the size of a small stamp. Definitely don't go hungry. All and all this was the worst dining experience we have ever had. I have been to Michelin restaurants all over Europe and if you are hoping for a similar experience don't go here. Our expectations were high and we went away frustrated and hungry. We called the manager and he said "well we've only been open 6 months." Really?? We know the restaurant business is difficult. However, this was truly terrible. We laughed all the way home as if this was a bad dream. read more

Yolan was amazing! If I could give 10 stars I would. It was my husbands birthday, I wanted something special and Yolan delivered. The Yolan team are culinary rockstars. We had chefs table in the kitchen with 10 courses and wine pairing. Wow! Each course was better than the next. Chef Tony Mantuano, Jame Beard award winning and his wife Cathy bring a special blend of high end and comfortable vibe to the restaurant. Our sous chef Joey Fecci brought the creativity to every dish! Thank you, a great experience. read more

Yolan - Amazing birthday dinner menu! - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Horrible service. Hardly anyone checked on our table the entire time we were there. Had to pull aside waiters multiple times if something was needed. A dinner for two people took almost 3 hours when we placed our order as soon as the waiter came to our table at the beginning of the meal (granted, our reservation was at 7, we arrived at 7, didn't get seated until 715, and the waiter didn't come by to greet us until almost 730). Food was good though! One of the items we ordered never came out but our waiter was so negligent we literally couldn't get his attention early enough to point it out (it was an appetizer). Our mains came out by the time he came back again. Then, we noticed one of our main dishes never came out. Again, no one checked on our table for almost 20 minutes and at that point we were almost done eating and ready for dessert. We expressed our frustration with the waiter and he pretty much was like oh well and never sent the manager over or offered to do anything to make the evening better. Worst restaurant experience I've had in Nashville and I've lived here for 20 years. read more

Yolan is definitely an elite restaurant for Nashville and a fine dining experience... but it's just overpriced. Yes, the food is really good. Each dish on the five course menu was thoughtfully put together and well-presented. The dessert in particular was sensational. But, it was just not quite worth the price we paid, in my opinion (New Yorker). I will add that the menu is very seafood-heavy. Even the rabbit had a fishy texture to me. It felt like Yolan had all the trappings of a 5 star restaurant but the food is not quite there and the prices do not match the quality. Pros - lovely ambiance, 5 star service, course 1 (chickpeas), course 3 (red snapper), course 5 (dessert) Cons - just way over priced, no pasta courses, course 2 (risotto), course 4 (rabbit) read more

Excellent food and service. Enjoyed the mercato salad and buccatini. Halibut was good but salty. Service is impeccable. Chocolate dessert was amazing. Great wine list. read more

We were visiting from out of town and stopped in to have a drink at the bar. We are so happy we did! We are fans of whiskey drinks and my husband has become quite the fan of the Sazerac and Felicia at the bar made the best one we've had yet! For being so young, she is very well versed and trained at making prohibition-style drinks and even hooked us up with some great "speak-easy" bars to visit. We loved her so much, we went back the next night but unfortunately for us, she was off. We loved our visit to Nashville and we will definitely return and re-visit Yolan. Hopefully Felicia will be there when we do! read more

Yolan is a great experience! It is definitely fine dining. New plates and silverware with every course, aperitifs from the chef, and a sommelier on site. The food is delicious and very unique flavors. Portions are small so be expected to get about 2-3 courses per person. Yes, it is expensive but overall such a wonderful dining experience with great food. We had the Market greens which sound plain but they are over a honey burrata which is amazing. Also had the octopus and lamb tartar. The lamb was one of the best things we have ever eaten! After starters we had the lobster risotto and the black pepper pasta. The risotto was creamy with very tender lobster. I don't LOVE saffron but it was still good as was the pasta. my Husband had the duck and loved it! for desert we had the apple choice. desserts are bigger than expected! read more

Yolan - apple dessert. like a cold bread pudding - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We had one of the best dinners we have ever had. An awesome bottle of wine was suggested. The pasta dishes were fantastic. I had the paperdelle and my wife had the fruit d mare. The bread servive is wonderful. For appetizers I had the tuna carpaccio and my wife had the salad. Both perfect. The service was excellent. A must stop in Nashville. It is a tad pricey, but worth it. read more

The food at Yolan is absolutely amazing.. More importantly the service is on point!! Everyone is amazing and works as together to make a fine tuned machine. Our trip to Nashville was honestly made better by our stay at The Joseph Hotel and its a employees. read more

Came to Nashville for the first time. Didn't know where to eat. Had great Yelp reviews so we figured we would try it out. Restaurant is inside the Joseph hotel, but has its own entrance. We walked here after the night trolley tour and came at almost closing. Staff were kind enough to seat us. We chose the 8 course tasting menu which is a pretty penny. Each dish had a story. Food was good. I can't say the best I've ever eaten. Nice wine options. A few cocktails. Staff was very kind, polite, professional, and seemed very proud of their work which is great. For the experience and ambience, is a great date night splurge. read more

Came here with the wife for our 4th anniversary. We both had the 8 course tasting menu, the plating was absolutely incredible--as was every single dish. My wife opted for the wine pairing and I went with the house Negroni for a few rounds. The service was above and beyond as well. If you want to show someone the BEST that Nashville has to offer--Yolan would be the place to go. read more

I held a business dinner at Yolan and expected great things after all I had heard about it. However, it was rather disappointing. The food was average and the service was slow. Not worth the cost by any means. read more

Best meal I've had in a long time. The care and attention by the staff is phenomenal--Chris was a superstar at bringing out and describing each dish with such fervor. Our mocktails were scrumptious. We wanted to eat the whole bread tray that the waitress walked around with. We even got a complimentary starter and dessert. Our mercato salad was yummy and the cavatelli verdi and lamb ragu were perfect. The portions are honestly just right. Can't wait to return and try other dishes. Fantastic! read more

Yolan - Biscotti and orange olive oil cookies - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Hands down my dining experience at YOLAN was the best I've had in several years here in Nashville. We actually dined here in September 2020 but I'm just now getting to this review. Service was FLAWLESS and the food delicious. My favorite items on the menu were the Gamberoni and the Gnocchi. Tony Mantuana, the chef, came by the table to see how our food was which was fun! Must try ! read more

Sorry Nashville...this ITALIAN spot is over-rated and so was the chef's former haunt at Spiaggia in Chicago. The service is terrific, but half the items we sampled failed to impress. The prices are very high given the portion sizes, especially the prawn appetizer and the chewy pasta carbonara. The bone-in Kansas City Steak for two was very good however. The desserts were okay. The bread was terrific. The wine list is extensive, but again...over-priced. read more

I'm a foodie and Yolan is one of the top restaurants in Nashville. We had the 8 course tasting menu with the paired wines and it was phenomenal. You will spend $500 plus, but well worth the treat. read more

Legit. Came here for dinner and were delighted by the service by Cody and his compadres. Had the 8 course preset menu- highly recommend this journey for foodies. Kaitlyn (sommelier) was on point with the wine pairings. Professionally trained staff- was beyond amazed! And as for the food- everything was incredible. read more

we had an amazing dining experience here. We were staying at the Joseph and decided that we wanted to dine at Yolan because of the incredible reviews and the menu looked phenomenal. We decided to sit at the bar and did the eight course tasting menu which was to die for. A couple of the dishes we did not care for however it was purely because of our palettes. The drinks were also Out of this world! read more

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Better dining experience than French Laundry. The service was better, food was amazing, wine pairings were perfect. We did the 8- course tasting menu and can not wait to go back. Highly recommend. read more

An amazing experience for my wife's birthday. Complimentary champagne was a nice touch for the celebration. We had the 8 course tasting menu and everything was delicious. The dinner was well paced not too fast not too slow. Service was top notch, attentive and friendly. read more

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Best in class service all the way, from bar to dinner. We arrived for our stay at the hotel last night, and decided to get a drink before dinner. The young male bartender (I didn't catch his name), was the consummate professional and the way he explained the cocktails on the menu was incredibly articulate. Made sure we had whatever we needed at all times without being overbearing. Even poured water with his other arm behind his back (yes, I notice these things, very rare these days). Called us ma'am and sir. There was a group that came over next to us, clearly over-served from Broadway street lol, and spilled a drink all over, landing on my clothes. McKenzie (sorry if I misspelled) was an absolute doll trying to get it cleaned up around us, and brought me Shout wipes for the stains on my shorts! By the way - cocktails were incredible. I had the one with the Joseph blend whiskey....wow. Then we were escorted to our table for dinner. Staff was like a team on ninjas who swooped in bringing everything we needed without disturbing our conversations. There was a hiccup with my pasta, but Samantha had it remedied in record time. Each dish was explained to us while being served. The plating, unique combination of flavors, all a treat visually and in taste. We shared the steak for the table, and we each had a separate dish. Ben, the GM, was bringing food out to our table along with his team. All star team of professionals who take pride in their work. Can't wait to come back! read more

I don't even know where to begin. We were told there was a great restaurant across the street and went in ready to be disappointed. But wow we're we wrong. This was one of the best meals we have had in the last 4 years and we have been all over the globe. Wow. Just wow. Worth every single penny and I honestly can't wait to come back and have it all over again! read more

If you are looking for Italian fine dining, you have to try this place. My wife and I went on a double date with some good friends, and we all enjoyed fresh and succulent dishes that reminded me of a few meals I had in Florence and Rome many years ago. The service was excellent, and even entertaining at times, including from the valet service from an engaging and charming guy named Dalton! All of this in a venue that was elegant but not too formal. read more

Came with some girlfriends this weekend and it was fantastic. The food was delicious I think we all loved our meals. My favorite was the pappardelle! Would definitely recommend! read more

Amazing!!! Due to a winter storm in Boston and spring break/MA school vacation we could not reschedule our canceled flt home to FL . So we flew to a favorite city, Nashville. We booked our stay at The Joseph a Marriott property (oh my gosh the beds are so dreamy that's another story wow!). We had no plans (and no dress clothes) and it was Valentine's Day! We decided last minute to see if we could be seated in their restaurant Yolan. Stevie Harris GM was so kind and accommodating and found us a table for two in the bar area. Then Kelsey, our server was so happy and helpful in our selection. We shared our plates. First we had the Mercata (a must) light flavorful burrata salad. We then ordered Gnocchi with black winter truffle. Head Sous Chef Selim Ulker came over and shaved on the truffle OMG the dish defies words. We ordered Cotoletta alla Milanese, a bone in wonderfully breaded veal chop topped with very special arugula (not your typical) lemon and shaved Parmesan. Just perfection! Then we were honored to have the chef : James Beard Award-winning and Michelin-starred Chef Tony Mantuano come over to our table!!! We told him how amazing the entire experience had been and how I had to travel for work in Italy and how our Italian meal was perfection. He was so very gracious. We then ordered a dessert beautifully presented Agrumi e Terra a perfect finish to an exceptional meal! Then if that wasn't enough a cluster of 4 brightly dipped beautiful chocolate surprises adorn with small edible flowers arrived. Truly the best meal we have ever have experienced in the USA! As a foodie who travelled the world hats off to The Joseph Hotel for being the home to such an amazing Chef! Thank you! Brenda and Paul read more

What an amazing experience at Yolan! The food was delectable, the presentation and service extraordinary. They really make you feel like you're the most special party there. Highly recommend! read more

Top notch culinary experience! We had a party of 7 and a slight reservation mixup. The staff and management went above and beyond. We were unable to be seated in the main dining area and chose to sit in the bar at a large comfortable table. Our bartender/server was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and honest regarding portion size, tasting, sharing. We wanted to try it all! The gnocchi was amazing! The tuna was delicious. The chef treated us to little extra treats that made the evening a 10+. If you are looking for authentic Italian, look no further. read more

I felt this restaurant tried too hard. The dishes were unusual, but too much so. Bread, salads, cocktails and wine list were great. Everything else was underwhelming or even flavorless. No real Italy here (except the wine), just Italian inspired. Left very disappointed. Also, be prepared to be there a while. Not kid friendly. read more

Not what we expected. Had reservations for 2 but was sat in an area of the restaurant that had bright lights so we were moved to the bar area, (still too bright). Started with caviar. Received a large plate with a pile of prosciutto, big clump of burrata, overly fried and very greasy large potato wedges, and the caviar, (not what is listed on the menu). I don't know how these 3 items go with caviar??? The caviar was good and served correctly; chilled with shell spoons. The other 3 items were not good. We pushed them aside and ate the caviar. We expected more for $175. Then ordered 2 endive salads. They were just ok and very heavy. At this point we are too full to order dinner or a bottle of nice wine which was our plan. We did enjoy the 2 complementary bite size treats at the end of dinner. The bar tenders who where our servers did a fantastic job! To sum it up: Lighting is bad, too bright. Food not that great. Service Excellent. read more

Amazing food and service. The experience was just great and the food was just perfect !! The truffle pasta to die for I can't wait to be back read more

Overall experience was subpar. Service was mediocre and the food was as well. We placed all of our courses up front and it still took 30-40 mins to receive the next course after we had finished the current one. The frustrating part was we could see into the kitchen and the individuals were eating their own meals and playing around. The pasta was very uneven causing inconsistencies. Some was Al dente and others were far from it. We concluded with dessert which tasted like a musty refrigerator. Very disappointed overall considering this is suppose to be run by a Michelin star chef. read more

Love this place, the service is spot on and the food is the best in Nashville. Really have enjoyed brunch a couple of times but nothing can beat the tasting menu in the evening. read more

Yolan is amazing! The ambience, service and the food were the finest I've experienced. Every detail was executed to perfection. If you are looking for a memorable dining experience, I highly recommend! read more

One of the best in Nashville- you won't be disappointed... highly recommend ordering multiple dishes to split - they are all amazing

The food and service was impeccable! There was a dedicated bread waiter that served unlimited in-house made breads with the most delicious olive oil made specifically for Yolan. We chose À la cart and it did not disappoint. The wine and cocktails were superb and paired perfectly with the food. read more

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We're staying at the hotel for our 20th anniversary and thought we'd end our evening with dessert and a cocktail. No one greeted us as we walked in, so we went to one of the many empty tables in the lounge area. Within a minute, we were confronted by a young man who asked if we had a reservation. We said we did not and offered to move. He then said it was "fine" if we stayed there but acted like we were putting him out. We told him what we had in mind, and he plopped a drink menu down without explaining anything. The entire menu is in Italian. Could you get any more pretentious? He poured our sparkling water and then walked over and started talking to other employees. We left. We'd been made to feel so unwelcome it wasn't worth it. read more

Some honest thoughts about my dining experience at the restaurant last night. For the  "Michelin star" chef and hype alone we've been so excited to come in and try it. Plus, getting a reservation isn't the easiest either- when my friend secured one to say we were excited was an understatement. However, upon arriving I was immediately shocked to find what was the lobby restaurant- adjacent to a bar full of tshirts and baseball cap patrons - to me Yolan felts like the spot morning breakfast is served as a Buffett with little to no ambience. When dishes are priced at over $30 dollars a piece and exceed up to $60 a plate I would have expected perhaps a tableCloth even to help escalate the environment. Upstairs in Denim feels more exclusive and expensive. I also really expect for the service to be nearly flawless. With the competition in this town of unbelievable restaurants coming in the service really matters. You all had plenty of people working last night so to have our water glasses sit empty and having to ask for refills or wait so long to get after dinner drinks that we finished the dessert before they arrived was troubling. The most unfortunate part was that we had to send back 2 of 3 pastas because they came out ice cold. Yes , they took them back to the kitchen and made them hot, but it interrupted the flow of the experience which for the caliber of dining shouldn't happen. We had over a $500 bill last night- for a  Thursday for 3 girlfriends going out a fairly expensive bill. We ordered it all to try everything we could--- 2 apps, 3 pastas, 2 entrees (including the veal), pre and post dinner drinks and a bottle of Prosecco during the meal. Anyway, I really would have expected that things were smoother for us. I wanted to have a OMG moment and a "we have to come back experience" and we just didn't ...overall it just was a bit of a disappointment after recently trying other new spots like Eddie V's, Perry's etc. read more

The service is great but the food didn't taste good at all!!!! :( they gave a complimentary dessert and that was the only thing we enjoyed. I feel like gnocchi and Cacio e pepe is such a easy meal to perfect and hard to mess up but it was the worst pasta I've ever tried. read more

The service was superb. The best fine dining restaurant with good foods variety. Ambiance was great. Highly recommend the restaurant

This was literally the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. The service was awful and the food was just as bad. We sat in the bar for a casual late dinner. I had the lamb tartare which was decent and my wife had the Mercato salad which was very short on the burrata and other ingredients such that is was more like a lettuce salad she could get at Applebee's. The entrees were terrible. I tried the Linguine Fra Diavolo which had so little seafood that it was more like noodles in a very salty tomato paste that my 12 year old could make. My wife tried the Pesce for $45. I say tried because it was worse than fish sticks you could buy in the frozen section of a supermarket. I should also point out the service. The waiter and waitress team was not very attentive and there were only 3 occupied tables in the bar. It took well over an hour for the entrees to arrive. I don't know why because the portion sizes are so small. When we politely complained about how long it took for the entrees, they arrogantly explained that they couldn't bring the food until the entire party was seated. We had been sitting for more than hour. They had ample time to bring the entrees. There were only two of us and my wife had gone to the bathroom because it was taking so long. Therefore, they waited even longer to bring the food. After complaining to the manager, the self important patron sitting at the table next to us approached us and arrogantly confronted and accosted us to explain how they couldn't bring the food to us until we were both seated. It would appear that he was an off duty snob of a waiter which explains why our servers were spending more time with him than with us. They also really try to upsell you on expensive bottles of wine and the expensive tasting menu. This is not worth patronizing. There are so many other restaurants in Nashville that are not so prudish. Skip this one completely. read more