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- EemilyAlabama •4 reviews5.0Dined today2nd time at Pelato and another great experience. Service is fast and everyone is lovely. Food itself if truly great. Have yet to have a dish I haven’t liked. They recommend 3-4 plates per person. Some dishes are on the heavier side so I would order on the smaller side (3 per) and add from there. Have to admit I thought getting the broccolini would be a mistake but it might be my second favorite dish. Nothing beats their vodka sauce. And as a New Jersey transplant I’ve eaten a lot of vodka sauce.More infoPelatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown•4.8
- AAutumnNashville •1 review5.0Dined todayWonderful customer service, loved the ambiance, food was amazing.More infoThe Hampton Social - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.7
- NNicoleVIPNashville •18 reviews5.0Dined todayWe ate here in November and I knew I had to take my young adult daughters when they were home for Christmas! We had a wonderful meal, served by “Santa”. My daughters loved all of the decorations, and the music was so fun and festive! The staff were especially accommodating for my daughter’s food allergy. We will certainly be back!More infoGeistPrice: Expensive• American• Germantown•4.8
- RRevisSan Antonio •4 reviews5.0Dined todayHarper's was THE perfect choice for such a special evening: Christmas Eve. it could not have been any better ... really. we were seated by the window for a terrific view of Nashville, and our service team--Kiro, Justin, and Michael--were awesome! the seafood tower was a scrumptious starter. the ribeye was so tender and melted in my mouth. then, we finished off with crème brule tableside ... absolutely delectable!! thank you, Harper's; you knocked it out of the ballpark on this one. we WILL be back!!!More infoHarper'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPNashville •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA few bumps in staff change but management stood up and corrected. I understand things happen but it is obvious The Henry desires you to have a great experience.More infoThe Henry - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Belmont / Hillsboro•4.8
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The best reviewed restaurant in South Nashville is Earnest Bar & Hideaway
The best vegetarian restaurants in South Nashville are OSH Restaurant & Grill, Mercado by Butchertown and Bastion
The restaurants with the best service in South Nashville are Earnest Bar & Hideaway, Bastion and IL Forno - Nashville
The restaurants with the best ambiance in South Nashville are Earnest Bar & Hideaway, Bastion and IL Forno - Nashville
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