Yolan is a very thoughtful restaurant. Every dish is carefully considered and curated. There wasn't a single thing I did not enjoy here. As it is inside the Joseph, it is fitting since it has this elegant, upscale vibe inside. It is located on the first floor past the lobby when you walk in. It is obviously a hot, new restaurant because my friend and I had to clamor to get a reservation even on a weeknight. Our server started us off with the drink menu which is extensive. There are a few beer options and cocktails but wine is obviously their real star. Don't make the mistake of thinking their table of contents is the wine with the price though... I did not order wine with dinner since I really wanted to have an after-dinner cocktail at the rooftop bar Denim (on the 21st floor). However, my friend enjoyed her glass of white wine very much ("This is better than the Bota box I drink"). We were treated to our choice of bread (unlimited!) which they had three choices including focaccia and two types of dinner rolls. We tried the foccacia and one of the rolls and all were amazing. They had a dish of the best olive oil I've ever had for dipping and then a container of butter with sea salt on the top. These were our first bites here and they were heavenly. After the bread, they brought us out complimentary amuse bouche which were a meatball and a vegetable round with herb cheese on it. They did not give us any silverware for these small bites but it somehow worked. Both of these bites were delicious. We ordered an artichoke appetizer which I was surprised to see that the artichoke wasn't breaded but it had just been fried in oil but it was crispy and the perfect texture. There was some type of sauce to dip the artichoke in which was great as well. Next was our entrees which we both ordered the pappardelle. The fresh pasta had a white Bolognese sauce of veal. This was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. My friend and I both ate our entrees up since we did not want to leave a single bite on the plate. Finally, was dessert. They serve a complimentary final bite of dessert which one the night we came were honeycakes and chocolate cream puffs with a hazelnut on top. These were absolutely amazing and the perfect end to the meal. Our waiter commented that our order was on the lighter side, but I would disagree. I was comfortably full at the end of the meal especially with all the little bites that were included. I definitely understood that the waiter was disappointed we did not spend more money here but with the budget that I had I still was able to have a fabulous meal. If you're not ready to drop $50-150 on dinner then I would consider coming when you can spend a little more to have a special meal. I wish I could give this spot a 5 star rating but I do feel that our server shamed us a little bit on just ordering an appetizer to split and an entrée each (instead of doing the 5 course tasting menu). read more

See all

We asked for a table since the restaurant was half empty but were told we had to sit at the bar, no mention about all the lounge chairs behind the bar which remained empty the whole time we were there. We ordered a la carte and the Bucatini all'Amatriciana was embarrassing small. The cacio e pepe was delicious. The bread was good too, didn't realize we could try all the unique offerings. Cocktails and a glass of wine are both priced $17-26. The hallway to the bathroom is too dark. I barely could figure out which door was the ladies room. When I returned to the bar I saw one of my friends was gone, when she returned she said she came from the bathroom and I said I didn't see you there. She said yeah I didn't realize I went into the mens room because it's so dark and you can't read the sign. lol read more

See all

The ambience and service was impeccable. But unfortunately, the food fell flat. The signature $65 truffle Gnocchi dish was not served warm, and gnocchi was now soft and delicate... Very strange. Felt like I could make better and I'm not a pro chef. The $56 Guinea Fowl was dry. Advertised 5.5oz of meat but looked like 3oz. Other dishes were average. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Yolan has been on my list since I heard about it and we finally went for my birthday this year. We opted to do the 5 and 8 course options so we could try everything without completely breaking the bank. We also both got the wine pairing, of course. The menu was inspired by Sicilian flavors and changes seasonally. The service was absolutely top notch including pours from the sommelier and a full description of each course as it was served. The bread selection was also to die for... literally some of the best bread ever. Because we were celebrating, we also got some bubbly and extra chocolates (in addition to the dessert that came with the tasting... so I was a little sweeted out by then), which I appreciated as part of the experience. While I certainly wouldn't have the tasting menu on any old day, I loved the experience of hearing about each dish, enjoying the beautifully crafted food with the wine pairing, and overall just enjoying our time. This will certainly be a meal remembered for a long time. Phenomenal experience, beautiful tasting and pairing, and I love that for such a great restaurant it doesn't feel stuffy or unapproachable. It's definitely pricey, but if this is the type of experience you are looking for, I highly recommend! read more

See all

Overall, pretty underwhelming. Came here before a concert at Ascend, and we were a part of the first service of the evening. There were some well-dressed ladies who didn't have reservations who stole our party's table, so it took them a second to get us seated after that. The ambiance is amazing, and they clearly spared no expense in the design and nuance of the space. The wine collection is lovely and on display for all to see. The service staff was perfectly-dressed to a 'T'. Nothing in the meal stood out, and there were several misses, including undercooked risotto, which at the price, and considering the prestige this place was supposed to have, was a crime. And we would have said something, but at some point during our service, our wait staff vanished and the meal slowed to a crawl as the restaurant filled. And we barely made our concert as a result. Additionally, our table was quite wobbly, which I would have expected in a 20-year-old O'Charley's, but not a place like this. And considering we spent over a grand for a table of 4, this is not any place I would ever remotely consider recommending to anyone that would like to spend a guaranteed evening of high-quality dining in Nashville - there are many other better options. Hard pass. read more

Yolan - A libation to start - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

See all

WTF!! This is the best Italian in Nashville. Do yourself a favor and get the truffle gnocchi... even if you're not hungry and just happen to be walking by, stop in and order it.... Service was excellent, really nice wine list, food was the star of the show!!! Must stop in Nashville, located in the Joseph hotel which is a nice place to stay as well! read more

See all

Ultra chicness has come to downtown Nashville! Yolan is modern, elegant, impressive, and downright delicious. It is high end Italian with the flair that only its Michelin Star chef can bring. Our party of four enjoyed the 5 course tasting meal. The portions were small enough so we could make it through the meal, but substantial enough that we were happily well fed. ;) I couldn't even begin to choose a favorite dish! The wine list is exceptional. The stemware and flatware are gorgeous. The service is impeccable. From the moment you arrive at the valet you understand that this venue is different. There is a large video screen showing various scenes of beauty. World class art greets you in the lobby. The decor is refined. The restaurant is located in the rear of the first floor. It is expensive. Well suited to a special occasion. Valet is complimentary with validation. When you finish your meal head to the rooftop for an after dinner drink at Denim's and enjoy the poolside views! read more

See all

I went to YOLAN with my husband and mother-in-law. I was very pleased with the service, the ambiance, and the food. I recommend getting the veal which is plenty of food for 3 people. The dessert was amazing! read more

Another amazing meal at Yolan. Had the gnocchi with white truffles this time. First time having white truffles and they were amazing. The flavor is more delicate than the black truffles. I now understand why they cost more. The service was amazing like always. They accommodated out special request. Love having the acqua panna water included in the meal. read more

See all

Me and my wife have been here twice. The first time, we got a chance to eat in the kitchen, where we got a close look at the making of the food as well as talking about the coming fall menu with Chef Selim. It was a fantastic time of learning more about the care that goes into the food, the sourcing of the ingredients, and a deeper understanding of the cheeses being used (which has been extremely beneficial). The food was fantastic and I would highly recommend the fried olives and any fermented honey infused dip with the facoccia. The gnocchi is a show stopper with delicious flavor. We have tried both the white truffle version and black truffle version. Both are delicious, though I prefer the black truffle personally. Each dish is made with great care. Chef Selim has been such an amazing individual and I'm very grateful for the time he has taken to make my meals at Yolan feel special. read more

So delicious! Next time I'm definitely getting the tasting menu. Service was exceptional. Ambiance is A plus and food is mouth watering delicious! Portions were larger than expected, espresso martinis are a must. read more

See all

This place had the best vibes! The food is great, especially if you like truffle. The complimentary Arancini to start is amazing, and I wish I could've ordered more. Overall, it was a great restaurant and we will return! read more

See all

#fatjared say...there is a reason that this chef has a michelin star, and I promise the pastry chef will have one before her career is out. Everything on the night was absolutely perfect for us. In my reviews, there is only one way to get a 5 star review, and that is by giving us a PERFECT experience. No complaints at all. Yolan achieved that. Their menu was amazing, service spectacular, great drink options, tasty food, and the bread+dessert were stand outs. They also surprised us both with 2 special offerings of tasty treats. One was a little crouton topped with mushroom, AMAZING, and the other were donuts to end the night. The way the restaurant used flowers and lemon in so many of their dishes during summer was incredible. They have bread on deck the entire night, and the lemon herb focaccia is a total stand out. I can't review every dish as we did the 5 course tasting menu, but when you see the pictures and the artistry of the food, just know it tasted 10X better than the way it looked. I'll say it again, their pastry chef, who apparently is only in her 20's is going to be a rockstar. The dessert we had was truly a work of art, totally beautiful, and uniquely used so many different parts of a sunflower to elevate the dish. Impressed. Wow'd. Left feeling a good full, not overly full, and so satisfied. I think the food is worth what we paid. Only thing I will say, which I am not complaining about it was actually a pleasant surprise, is to let people know that you do have an a la carte option. We were unaware, and it does help with transparency before arrival. Overall, 5 stars all the way. Absolutely loved it!! Best restaurant I have been to in Nashville. Just beat Etch out, and what did it was the bread and dessert. So amazing!! read more

Yolan - Virgin drinks (pregnant wife) - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We have been meaning to check out Yolan since the new Joseph hotel finally opened. Stopped in for weekend brunch Saturday around 12pm and sat in the bar. Lovely quiet atmosphere in the bar which was just what we wanted after Friday night. We ordered the 'Cacio e Pepe pizza' and the 'Eggs in Purgatory.' Both superb brunch dishes with my eggs in purgatory being the overall winner. Excellent and attentive service from the whole staff. Super excited to come back for dinner one day to see the place in full action! read more

Yolan - Brunch in the bar - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This is hands down the best restaurant I've been to in the States. We came here on our anniversary and the staff made it very special for us. We started off with a variety of bread, bread sticks and cheese bread, with in house olive oil and butter. I love the restaurant's olive oil; it tastes so much fresher, more flavorful than our typical grocery store evoo. Our tasting menu has a variety of flavors and textures, all tasting so delicious! I was most impressed with the spaghetti, it's hands down the best spaghetti I've ever had. The dessert was also out of this world with the decorations, though I have to say the dessert looks much more generous in portions than any other courses. I agree with another comment that the path to the restroom needs much more lighting; it's too dark. The whole staff shows a different level of hospitality, everyone doing rounds checking on the guests and collecting empty plates asap. read more

See all

Really wanted to like this place! First it's in a very nice hotel, but noisy and not a very intimate setting. Lots of servers and help. Started out with bread. 2 types: Italian focaccia and fuff pastry. Focaccia was extremely salty. Puff pastry was nice and the olive oil was nice and spicy. Next an amuse bouche. Sunchoke and it was outstanding. About the size of a dime. Hardly enough! Had the Mercator salad, Capesante, Bucatini and Cacio e Pepe. 1. Mercato salad was rather bland, cheese was good lots of stems on the greens, pretty uninspired. 2. Capesante was good. Scallops with a pepper sauce. Hardly any scallops. All were about i tiny sliver on each bite. About maybe 1 scallop total. 3. Bucatini All'Amatriciana was so disappointing. The chefs came from Spiaggia!! I have eaten there many times and very disappointed. Pasta was Al dente. Sauce was bland and did not taste like San Marzano tomatoes. The guanciale was out of this world, albeit only 3 little pieces! 4. Cacio e Pepe was the most disappointing! Tasted like Alfredo sauce at Olive Garden! We have been to Italy and had it there and was night and day better in Italy. Very rich and did not come with traditional pasta served in Italy. 5. Barbaresco wine $26 a glass a total disappointment. Thin, alcohol taste and very little fruit, did not add to the food. Bottle is $30 at store and I would not drink that wine with or without food. Wine glasses were very good! We really wanted to like this place and had plans to bring our 3 friends here but changed our minds. Very disappointing Italian expression on food. $200 and we felt that was way to pricey for this place. We travel all over the world and know our food and this place is way overpriced and the food was not to our liking. Service was excellent! We must of had 6 servers and wine sommelier were all there. Wine prices are completely unreal. I'd pay the corkage and bring my Sine Qua Non and just have it with the bread! read more

Yolan - Unpleasant Barbaresco - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We haven't been this disappointed in quite some time. However, this meal was a let down in most aspects. We had the tasting menu for two and had multiple cocktails. After eating other tastings in Nashville recently, it is abundantly clear that Yolan is not on their level. Food: Yolan is billed as a "Polished, stylish Italian restaurant specializing in avant-garde entrees" the tasting menu is anything but. Caprese Salad, seafood risotto, short rib tortellini? Nothing about these preparations was new or different. Worse yet, most of the dishes suffered from basic cookery problems. Overcooked pasta, undercooked rice, risotto that was too tight, fish that was raw in the middle. Food should be the foundation of a meal and it was weak at Yolan. Service: Pacing was a huge issue with the meal. The first half of the meal took forever. We waited 25 minutes between courses. I could have taken a nap. For an 830 reservation we were only on the 3rd course by 935. At the end of the meal the opposite happened. There was less than 2 minutes between the pasta and the eggplant. Ambiance: If you are going to talk about Michelin stars then you need to focus on details. The flatware is a pain if you are not right handed. particularly the knives. The room is incredibly loud and the restaurant was not full. We were looking forward to this meal at the end of our Nashville trip and instead it we are left with $500 overpriced letdown. read more

Overly impressed with the service and attentiveness. The sommelier, Thomas, was perfect! and there was not one wine my wife and I did not enjoy. However the rest of the experience was very UNPLEASANT. My wife and I were enjoying our 6th anniversary and both had the 8 course tasting menu. While we have had many tasting menus in the past all over the country this experience did not live up to the hype. First off, the reservation process ONLY ALLOWED us to make a reservation for the tasting menu and specifically said that the A La Carte menu was SOLD OUT. In addition, in order to make the reservation we had to give a 50 dollar deposit to hold it.  What I did NOT realize was that it also prepaid the entire cost of the tasting menu. I found it odd that we had to prepay for a meal before we even had the chance to sit down at the restaurant. Once we got there we asked if we could switch to A La Carte for my wife, which they agreed with a stipulation, but by this time we already felt extremely pressured into having the tasting menu.  I am not sure why a place with the reputation such as the chefs at Yolan's needs to pressure their guests and prepay for meals. RED FLAG. However, being in a celebratory mood we went ahead with the tasting menu despite our best judgment. BIG MISTAKE. For being the first day of spring, the menu felt very fall. The first FOUR courses were root vegetables, TWO root salads, a beet risotto and a pumpkin pasta. The risotto and pumpkin pasta were very delicious (albeit out of season) but the portion was adequate for the value. The salads left a lot to be desired, nothing special or award winning. Why was there no protein, like prosciutto, in the first two courses? And after 4 courses we were craving protein and still extremely underwhelmed plus very hungry. Not to mention the time between each meal felt like at least 15 mins or more.  But again it's worth mentioning that each wine pairing was spot on and perfect. You get a full glass of each wine so the value of wine is great, but again the value of food is mediocre. Our first protein was the lamb ragu pasta! The star of the night also paired perfectly with our favorite wine of the night. The plate was again very small and really just a spoon full of pasta albeit the lamb was extremely favorable. Upon finishing we immediately craved more. It was at this point when it was clear we had made a mistake, and would have been better off going a la carte. However, see above as to how we felt pressured and overwhelmed to go through with this average experience. Next up was the trout. Again a very fall/winter protein which felt out of season. There was a fishiness to the taste and the both of us did not finish it. Still feeling hungry we were hoping the wild boar would be the GRAND FINALE we deserved. However, it was more like rain on our celebratory parade featuring the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile. Having had boar in many places around the world I was excited to experience it again, unfortunately this was prepared more like a chewy pork chop, and the presentation looked more like my mom's bologna and eggs (that I ate when I was 4 and never after). Also to top it off we even added to the menu by trying their wagyu beef cruda, which was unmemorable and flavorless.  Sad, sad. Very tipsy we were in high spirits leaving having our exquisite dark chocolate, espresso dessert, something again we would have gotten had we just ordered a la carte. But other than the lamb ragu I would not recommend one thing from the tasting menu to my friends. Wishing we would have gotten to try the truffle gnocchi or the veal chop, but instead we left the experienced feeling underwhelmed, ripped off (IT WAS OVER $600 BUCKS!!!!!), and hungry. ALSO, I find it extremely distasteful for the chef de cuisine, Joey Fecci, to prance around shaving black truffles on patrons gnocchi while we spent over 600 bucks eating a bologna sandwich with a side of root vegetables and he didn't even stop over to ask how our meal was? Maybe he already knew??? read more

See all

Say at the bar, space overall is quiet and chill. Bartenders are attentive and have great recommendations for drinks and food. Barbabietola salad was fresh and flavorful and can be split for two. Bucatini all'Amatriciana was tasty and is composed of fresh handmade pasta with a slight chewy texture which I loved. Finished with the new James Beard semifinalist pastry chef Noelle Marchetti who had just earned the new award the day I ate here. The Ribes Nero was a delicious cake with the perfect amount of crunch. The whipped sour cream adds such a nice touch to accompany. read more

See all

Good food and very good service. Wine selection was stellar and som was honest and pivoted from a corked choice honestly and brilliantly (he caught the corked wine and mentioned it before I tried it). Expected much more from a Michelin starred chef. Pretty average antipasti, primi and forgettable secondi. Dolci we're so uninspired that none were ordered. They make up for it by having it so loud that you can't hear half of the table-side descriptions. In no way would you go there for a romantic dinner or for a business dinner. It's a cacophony. Butcher and Bee, please. read more

Review not based on the food but rather the rigid, terrible customer service by "Miranda" the manager. We arrived with a well behaved and trained Golden Retriever and were allowed to eat indoors throughout Nashville during our stay. For some reason, and without explanation the manager here at Yolan Richard Lee, and, without reason, refused any accommodation to eat within the lobby, a corner of the bar, or even a corner of the bar, which was empty at the time with our dog. The Joseph is supposed to be a dog friendly hotel, and advertises itself as such. Do not be misled. You will not be welcome here and will have to fight for everything you get for your dog. We were not even allowed to take food up to our room and were told they do not make that accommodation. We were sent up to the roof, which is actually physically outdoors, and still would not take our dog. Shame on the Joseph, shame on their customer service. We spent our money elsewhere rather than here. Come here with caution read more

I did the 8 course tasting menu with friends and let me just say this was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. I've done all the tasting menus around Nashville and this one really stood out. Each course was unique and the pasta was so fresh. The staff was really good at explaining each dish as they brought them out. By the end of the meal I was so full! And the chef was so nice to send us out a few desserts to try. It was a situation where I was so happy to see more food and also so full I didn't know if I could finish it. I will definitely be coming back again. read more

Food is great! Had the Mercat Salad! Guys at the bar always have best service and conversation! Thank you all

Hotel restaurants are too often the home of high-priced mediocrity. For now, Yolan remains uniquely away from that mold. It is, however, smack-dab in the $$$$ category. And, possibly, quite justified by its kitchencraft. But, if al dente pasta isn't your happy place: you've been warned. Yolan is yet another posh splurge (YAPS) of an escaping-Nash Angeles-without-leaving-Metro night out (ENWLMNO...) far out...on the order of thinking you may have been teleported to SOBE. A glance toward the glass at the 4th and Korean Veterans corner offers confused patrons emotionally stabilizing views of drugstore boots, distressed short-shorts, and endless party buses. Tension released and you're sure you'll find the way back to your ride. Your mileage may vary a bit, but first-time splurgers should consider the tasting menu. You'll get several courses of interesting and usually wonderful small bites allowing you to experience Yolan's Italian and Italian-inspired creations (and wonder why you feel so full.) Knowledgeable staff described each dish and wine presented (hey...your wallet may already be cringing, but it's THAT night out, so add the wine pairings to expand your appreciation of how wine changes the meal and vice-versa.) Would I go back? Yes, and I recommend Yolan, but my favorites for an escape night out will see me first. read more

See all

First things first: I didn't eat a single morsel in this restaurant. Background: I made birthday dinner reservations here for the 5 course tasting menu-weeks ago-mentioning that the table didn't eat pork products. I called 2 days before the dinner to confirm. After being seated for dinner the host recites the virtues of the new tasting menu. When I mention our food restrictions, we are met with a harsh 'well everything on the menu has pork, nothing can be changed' We were hastily handed a vegetarian tasting menu (we are no vegetarian). I was then told i could look at the a la carte menu. At this stage no acknowledgment was made by the staff and host for overlooking my request. I brought this up- and asked if any substitutions could be made to the non-vegetarian tasting menu---I was told 'No, it's pork centric' and again directed to the al a carte menu. At this stage I was simply over it. Mistakes happen, being gracious enough to acknowledge them is what customer service is about--not being persistent about ordering from the a la carte. I've been to establishments where Eric Ripert will come to your table to wish you a happy birthday-fine dining (or any dining out of your home) is beyond food--it's how you make the customer feel. Plenty of better more accommodating establishments in Nashville that read the book on actually paying attention to customer preferences or at the very least informing them when they can't make accommodations. read more

The server was not at all friendly. She made us feel like we were wasting her time. Pasta had no flavor. The bread however was wonderful !!!

Chef Tony brings his love of Italian fare from Chicago to Nashville. We do miss Italian food in Chicago, but we are happy to see Yolan here in our new home of Nashville. What a warm and delicious welcome! Our favorites were the white truffled gnocchi + Stracciatella (tomato, peach, saffron honey, + olive oil crackers). Great service, romantic ambiance, and good food. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

See all

Unbelievable. Overheard a server, Gabrielle, this evening, tall female dark hair, say to another table that she was "disappointed Trump didn't die." In regards to the news about Trump's attempted assassination that had just happened. The people at her table left because of this behavior and we left shortly after, this upset us so much. Do your job and keep out of politics in the work place. Completely unprofessional. read more

Loved it! The food and service were great! We ordered a few dishes for the table and everything we ordered was delicious. I would most definitely return! The servers were attentive and really kind. They even asked if there were any allergies and made accommodations to our meals accordingly. The restaurant was a bit difficult to locate initially as its inside a hotel. Once inside the hotel and restaurant are very pretty! read more

See all

This is one of the best meals I've ever had and I'm not sure my words can even do it justice, but I shall try! I planned my belated birthday dinner here with a friend of mine and we couldn't have been more blown away by both the impeccable service and amazing food. When we arrived, the sommelier provided us with bubbles for my birthday, and we were served the most delightful amuse bouche with a spring onion fritter and beet tartare. They also provided bread service with creamy butter and maldon salt, and a delicious olive oil. For appetizers, we ordered the lamb tartare and the mercato salad. Both were the perfect flavor balances of sweet and salty, but the standout was definitely the tartare. It had all these hidden crunchy pieces which was a great contrast to the tartare, and I couldn't get enough. We decided to try three different pastas and picked the gnocchi with fresh truffles, the pappardelle with white bolognese, and the Linguine fra diovolo. When they brought the gnocchi, they shaved the truffles over it at the table which was a really nice touch. I'd never had fresh truffles before and it was definitely worth it with the creamy cheese sauce on the gnocchi. The white bolognese was perfectly creamy and the ultimate comfort food. The linguine was my favorite of the night because of all the different flavors- it had 'nduja in the sauce which is something I love (if you're unfamiliar with that, it's a spicy salami spread) and that provided the perfect balance against the creamy sauce and the fresh seafood. The black garlic on top was *chefs kiss* perfection. Since we had so many pastas, we decided to end the night with the sorbets for dessert which came in a trio of red currant, pear, and labna. The pear was the ultimate sugary contrast against the tart red currant and the creamy sour labna. I will probably have dreams about these sorbets for many nights to come and I hope they keep it on the menu for a while. They also gave us a beautiful birthday dessert of vanilla cake and some sort of yummy cream puff that I really enjoyed. Overall, they made my birthday dinner so so special and the servers and staff went above and beyond to give us a great experience. I will definitely come back as often as budget allows ;) read more

See all

I have a very high bar when it comes to italian food and this place blew all expectations out of the water. Was brought here for my birthday and couldn't have been happier with the food and service. Amazing!! read more

Let me start with EXTREMELY overrated (and overpriced) restaurant, would NOT return!! To start off with, we had a reservation for 8:30 pm, and were not seated until 9:30 pm. They did attempt to make the situation right by offering us the first round of drinks, and I appreciated that, but was not happy about being seated so late for dinner. So going to start off with a good note, the bread that is brought to the table is some of the best bread I have ever had. 3 different types of bread/breadsticks, served with a lightly salted butter- I can almost guarantee you'll ask for seconds. We ordered 3 appetizers- the gnocchi, the risotto, and the pappardelle. The risotto had minimal lobster and uni in it, I would not call it a seafood risotto. The texture was off as well. The pappardelle was cold and the noodles tasted like they were microwaved. Now, the handmade (hand rolled) gnocchi deserves its own section. The gnocchi was FIVE stars!!!!! Absolutely amazing, best gnocchi I have ever eaten. The shaved black truffles on top were the perfect touch, but the texture and taste of the gnocchi would be exquisite, with or without the truffles. For our main course, we split the 36 ounce Kansas City strip steak. I was NOT impressed with the steak, or the side of potatoes. Potatoes were bland, with one giant slab of cheese on top. The steak was cooked to a medium rare, despite asking for well-done. I love medium rare steak, so I was more than fine with it, but when my party sent some of it back to be cooked more, it was charred, almost burnt. Not sure if the chef was sending them a message on "how steaks should not be cooked", but that's how it felt. Steak didn't seem to have seasoning or flavor; very bland. I was just really let down by this restaurant. Especially after reading these great reviews on the food and service. Beautiful ambiance, very fancy, very unique setup in the bottom of The Joseph hotel, but NOT worth the prices. Very, very small portions of food, so be prepared to order multiple dishes. In addition to being seated an hour late, took about 3 hours to eat here (left at midnight!!!)! read more

This place is amazing. Located off 4th Ave S in the bottom floor of the Joseph hotel. Have vegetarian options but I'm not sure about gluten free. Full take below: *Food: This is a Michelin star chef so need I say more? The pasta is handmade & was so good that I forgot to take a pic before eating. Italian focuses menu. *Ambiance: I would dress nicer to come here as it is considered upscale. White tablecloth establishment. Bar area is very nice as well. Quiet atmosphere. Need reservations except at bar. *Prices: Most dishes were $22-45. Drinks were $13-16. *Service: We sat at the bar & our server was great. He was highly educated about the menu & really took pride in making good cocktails. Several times a server brought us free little bites to try. So it helped us get many sampling's from the chef. *Parking: I'm not aware of any, unless maybe the hotel has some. We ubered there. Cannot wait to come back! read more

Yolan - Dessert - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

See all

These dinner dishes were absolutely delicious and the desserts were great too. The service staff was very helpful in describing the menu options for us. A+ Side note: The decor was odd. Each wall had a wall art that didn't go with the other walls.... this one looks like it belongs in a beach or garden theme restaurant. I didn't take any stars away for that. That's just my personal opinion. read more

See all

Honestly was not blown away by this fine dining experience. I went for a nice dinner with my family and was underwhelmed. For appetizers we got beef tartare and the hamachi crudo. The hamachi crudo was good but not great. I thought the beef tartare was too salty and lacked good flavor. My boyfriend and parents didn't even want to eat it. The gnocchi was good but not $60 good. I thought the scarpinocc lacked any elevated flavor and was too chewy. Lastly, we got the swordfish which was just way too fishy and chewy. We left half of it. It was also freezing in the restaurant I had to wear an actual jacket. The service was great but all in all I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

See all

Amazing experience and no wonder Yolan is #1 with Michelin Star Chef Tony Mantuano, Angelo, Luis, Reddy leading the service team. Authentic Italian cuisine with personalized service and stories of how the menu was created made our evening the most memorable dining experience we have had in years. Well done and congratulations! read more

Yolan - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

See all

You certainly get your monies worth. If you're into fine dining and a tasting menu that is. If you want to stuff your face, then obviously this wouldn't be the place you'd frequent. Although there are some dishes here that I'd love to go full on gluttony with. The staff were all very friendly, the sommelier was worth his weight in gold. He didn't mind writing down the wines we tasted, nor did he mind answering questions he likely heard so many times before. The chairs were the most comfortable I've sat in at any restaurant. More like lounge chairs, but I loved them. And it meant that me napkin didn't fall off my chubby lap to the floor. The food was awesome and shows how the chief achieved his Michelin star. I'm a huge fan of tasting menus and this didn't disappoint. Only gripe I have is that the hosts were not as good as everyone else. And you've gotta play phone tag to reserve a table, then again on the day of the reservation to say that yes, you'll be there. read more

We had eight courses tasting with pairing wine. They were delicious! They tell all the different wine and introduced every course. Very nice experience. Unexpected flavor but yummy! read more

See all

Tonight is my birthday. We came to Yolan for dinner. The food is amazing and the service is awesome. We had cocktails to start with. I had a Door Swings both ways. It was as similar to an elevated Paloma. Then there was Sourdough Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta and fermented garlic honey. We followed that with Bucatini al'Amatriciana. Bucatini pasta in a red sauce with Guanciale. Then we had lamb smothered in mushrooms, parsley and ricotta scorza nera. I think it was a pecorino. It had that kind of taste. The lamb was fork tender. We have just ordered dessert, but I'm not sure I have room for it. read more

The service was amazing coupled with the intimate ambiance + limited noise. The sourdough focaccia with whipped ricotta fermented garlic honey stole the show, but we also loved the grilled sirloin of beef! read more