Nashville, TN
For Italian in Nashville, the local food press points to IL Forno, Yolan, and Pelato - Nashville. Picks from The Infatuation and Nashville Scene, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Nashville Scene. Updated July 2026.
IL Forno · Wedgewood-Houston
Neapolitan pizza from a 900-degree imported brick oven, plus handmade pastas.
Pelato - Nashville · Germantown
Casual Brooklyn-style Italian comfort food and shareable small plates.
Salento Italia - Nashville · Donelson
A cozy neighborhood Italian gem that's become a local favorite.
Amerigo Italian Restaurant · West End
A longtime West End Italian restaurant running more than 30 years on traditional pastas, hand-made pizzas, and fresh seafood. An annual Tour of Italy dinner series highlights regional cooking from Tuscany, Piedmont, and Sicily.
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