I was very skeptical when my boyfriend picked this place to have dinner. There are a decent amount of Italian restaurants that have popped up recently and I thought this place would be mid and I WAS WRONG! The vibe in there is as cool. Nothing too fancy and the server we had was great! The food...AMAZING. Whatever pizza we got was a 10/10. We actually ordered another after we inhaling the first. I we ordered the sausage kale one. My only complaint was their menu is a little hard to read. They don't have names for the dishes but overall, I'd run this place back. Had a great time! read more

I always forget about City House, so I finally wrote it down and it was booked as a surprise dinner for me from my boyfriend. We went for a celebration and really enjoyed the pizza, but the "lasagna" wasn't his favorite (it was good but not exactly what was expected). I was absolutely thrilled with the egg pizza though. We love wood fired pizza and this egg and the flavors all meshed so well. It was also very loud when we were there. A few parties echoed off the walls, and we wanted to shift to the bar to finish our drinks but held tight. Overall a nice experience. I'd go back for the pizza on a casual night. read more

This is a favorite of mine in the neighborhood. The restaurant has a great little bar with solid drinks. Their menu consistently changes based on the season, with a special menu on Sundays. The entire dinner menu is always good - the only dish I've tried that's been just average was their steak. The real reason you come back? Dessert. Their waltz cake and carrot cake are, in my opinion, the best dessert in town. I make a point to stop in once a month for a slice (minimum lol!) 4/5 for this Nashville staple! read more

City House - Carrot cake - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Interesting location, it maybe used to be an old garage. The restaurant could use some more soft features because it kind of feels like you're dinning underground or in a cave. The pizza was okay. To be honest it didn't have a ton of flavor and tasted a little burnt. The tables are close together so speak softly. The waitress was lovely. read more

We were looking for last minute reservations for a large group and City House seemed like it would be nice given all the accolades. When we arrived for a Friday night dinner, we found a restaurant that wasn't busy at all - it seemed like the place wasn't even half full. Since we had a reservation we were seated in the patio area. The patio is completely enclosed and heated, but it's kind of separated out from the main dining areas so service takes a bit of a hit. For example, we were seated at 6:20PM, but we weren't weren't checked up upon until around 6:45PM. I assume the waiter was busy with tables inside the building. Chili Sausage, Cannellini Beans, Charred Greens, Marinated Winter Squash ($31) - The sausage is definitely homemade, arriving with a great snappy case surrounding a very coarsely ground meat filling. It's well spiced and salted, so there's great flavor in every bite, but I feel a distinct lack of emulsified fat in the mixture. It feels dry, very much lacking in moisture and unctuousness, which allows a certain graininess in the mouthfeel. Overall the sausage is kind of meh. I love the charred greens though - they're pretty much perfectly done, so they're charred crisp but don't have any bitterness or acridity. Nicely done! Everything is served on a bed of cannellini beans. They're not really noteworthy - cooked until mostly tender, not mushy at all, still a bit of texture and bite. There's winter squash on top which I also love. Great flavor and seasoning, slightly sweet, filled with umami. Given the sweetness I thought it was sweet potato at first until I looked back at the menu. Portion size is very small for the price. I think the main thing driving up the cost of the dish is the sausage, which is completely mediocre. (3/5) Smoked Country Sausage, Sweet Potato, Sorghum Glaze, Ricotta, Parm, Chilies Pizza ($25) - Great crust on this pizza, perfectly blistered and charred, plenty of bubbling creating great textural contrast against the softer interior. Ricotta is slathered on evenly. It isn't a melting cheese, but some parts get crisped up in the high heat of the oven, while other parts impart a creamy element that balances out the salty meat. There's cubed country sausage and sweet potato, almost indistinguishable in the dim light of the restaurant. A sorghum glaze is applied liberally to the top, adding a more complex sweetness to the pizza. There's a bit of a warming spice from several dollops of chili flakes (the chili flakes here are more complex and flavorful than the typical red chili flakes found on pizza) spread throughout. One of my tablemates found the pizza to be too spicy due to the chili, but I only found it to be a pleasant warmth, not even mild when compared to Nashville hot chicken, for example. (4/5) The waiter told us country sausage or egg could be added to any pizza. One person at my table got egg, which I believe they added on raw and let the residual heat bake. It costs $5 extra. I was honestly expecting better from a restaurant with such great pedigree. The food is good enough, but combined with the higher than average prices and slow service, creates a meal experience that isn't too far above mediocre. It's one of those places I struggle to decide between a 3 and a 4, but ultimately decide to round up. Bathrooms - Three unisex rooms spread throughout the restaurant. read more

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Fun atmosphere. Friendly staff. Inspired menu. Fun for a date night, team dinner, or family catch up. A couple of favorites included the belly jam pizza with egg, baked chicken, and gnocchi. For dessert, highly recommend the ice cream sandwich or sorbet. read more

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Absolute staple in Germantown living. This place is always so great, especially if you love pizza. This last time, I went and sat at the bar with friends and had a couple of amazing cocktails and also enjoyed some food. The belly jam pizza is always a must have. The vibe of the bar area is so great and the staff is wonderful. read more

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The belly jam, parm, chillies , mozzarella and oregano pizza is fantastic! There is a reason why it is has been on the menu all this time. The service was nice and consistent. We also had the lemon almond cake which hit the spot. I probably could have eaten another piece. The pasta was not my thing - it was not that creamy. I would come back from the pizza and cake. read more

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If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I would because they went above and beyond in every way. The entire staff was fabulous. The hostess was kind, the waiter was helpful, and the new manager greeted us warmly. Even the cooks went out of their way to invite my 7 year old cousin to sit at the bar top and watch them as they worked and she colored, making her feel so special. The food was incredible, coming out in courses. As a table we shared everything, stating with the frico, lettuce salad, and belly ham pizza. The lettuce salad ended up being my favorite. I'm not a buttermilk ranch fan but the dressing ending up being what I would describe more as a vinaigrette, light and tangy. The frico was cheese fried to perfection. For our main course we had the special which was a pork chop and Caesar as well as the spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a must, not too sweet due to the chilis and red sauce. Desert is a must! Sweet potato ice box cake is a carrot cake loves dream. So much crunch. Sweet potato and snickerdoodle ice cream sandwiches were rich and creamy. All in all a fabulous experience. My aunt and uncle rave about this place and I can see why. Added bonus the cocktails are fabulous, think we tried just about every one on the menu with our favorites being the Lucy and the Millie. You can't go wrong here! Would be willing to try anything! read more

City House - Drink menu - highly recommend the Lucy and the Millie - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food was delicious and unique and the patio seating was nice. They brought the cocktails out with the food, however, so we really did not have a chance to enjoy the Reggie that was ordered. They also served the children's drinks in tall glasses which were not appropriate for their young ages and one was spilled right away. read more

Overall really positive experience! Large wine list and cocktails available. Our kid-free group was unfortunately seated in between multiple tables with several children running around knocking chairs over, which took away from the dining atmosphere. The rigatoni pea pesto was delicious as well as the gnocchi. Would definitely dine again but hopefully in a quieter space. read more

City House - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

City House was a great experience overall. My parents, wife, son and I went there on our first night in Nashville. The entrance to the restaurant itself is hidden in a rather dimly lit ally, while the interior of the restaurant appears to be set inside an old house. I wouldn't call the ambiance particularly romantic, but it is good for families and large groups--well lit, with a bunch of different rooms and tables and an open kitchen Service was spectacular. Our waitress was so kind and attentive. My son is almost 2 years old and our waitress always made sure he was situated and taken care of first. Drinks were generally good, though I did not find them particularly tasty nor alcohol forward. Both my wife and mine felt a bit sweet. Food was awesome. The highlights were the broccoli pizza and the amazing cake, which was one of the best cakes I have had in a long time. Prices were good overall for the type of food and the entire bill with drinks and dessert for 5 people appeared more than reasonable. All in all, City House combines nostalgia, approachability, and great food into one place. With the exception of great drinks, City House delivers! read more

City House - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The last time I went to city house was 5 to 6 years ago before the Covid times. Admittedly, I don't think about city house very often, probably because I haven't been in so long & it's easy to forget established eateries in this city with all the new flashy places popping up. Armed with a $100 gift card I had neglected for two years my wife and I went for Sunday supper. I made reservations on OpenTable for a 645 seating. When we arrived, we waited less than five minutes to be seated by the hostess outside. Once we were seated, it was clear it was very busy & an "all hands on deck" operation that evening. Despite the busy atmosphere, our server stopped by quickly with water and to take our drink orders. It did take about 20 minutes to get our beers, but that allowed us to be fully prepared to order all in one go when the server returned. We chose two pizza options from the Sunday supper menu, the barbecue chicken and the shishito and potato. Both were good, but I preferred the potato pizza as it was very unique, and the sauce was a cream made from shishito peppers as well as being topped with them. If you are a pepper lover like myself, this is a must have. Since I was determined to use the full balance of the gift card, we ordered two desserts. The goat cheese, cheesecake, and the coffee chocolate cake. The cake was for my wife and the cheesecake was for myself. I think they were perfect for each of us and not surprisingly neither of us liked the others choice. I will not wait as long as I did this last time to return to city house. The service was fantastic and very attentive even though it was very busy. The food did not disappoint & the atmosphere was both cozy & lively. read more

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So, conventional wisdom will put New Orleans as the best "foodie" city south of the Mason / Dixon line. This has been a declaration for decades; and I would concur! That is until tonight at City House restaurant here in the Germantown section of Nashville, TN. This popular spot is making some of the most remarkable food this reviewer has witnessed in a very long time. The menu at City House restaurant reads like a New York Pizzeria except for the fact it zigs and zags into uncharted territory by making some serious dishes: Like their Liver Terrine with Buttery Challah Toast, Peaches, Gremolata, which turned this "Yid" (me) upside down it was so damn good. This iteration of chopped liver was the best I've ever had in life. Congratulations City House in topping my grandmother who has been making this dish for over 80 years. Then came their Coulotte Steak with Roasted Peppers, Corn, Basil, Parsley, Parm, Steak Sauce - this dish was so preposterously good it made this Chatty Kathy (me, again), go stoned-cold silent - WOW! But the hits just kept on coming: like the Belly Ham, Mozzarella, Oregano, Parm, Chilies pizza topped with a soft boiled egg - Just magnificent. Least me not forget a pizza not on their menu called (simply) The Kitchen Pie which is contending for number one spot on this already ulustrious bill of fare. I can't remember a time or place were a had a more eclectic and delicious meal all in one. Of course, when pizza is in the mix you must have beer as your libation and we chose (or I should say our server chose) some remarkable beers to accent this extraordinary meal. The ambiance was casual, the staff was exceptionally accommodating, the service was a bit slow, but when food this good and this intricate is being made, you can't compare it to slinging hash house. We all completely LOVED City House restaurant! read more

I've walked by here so many times and don't know why it took so long for us to finally try it out! Loved the homey vibes inside. There's plenty of seating, but I highly recommend getting a reservation. (And they will definitely hold you to the 2 hour table limit) The menu was extremely diverse and everything was so delicious! read more

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Bumping up to 4. The food was excellent last night. They still seemed a little understaffed/drinks took forever. But the food was delicious. Always a fave read more

Warm and inviting atmosphere. The City House is a bit north of broadway and removed from some of the craziness. The wine selection was different and excellent. The food was great. It was our servers first night on the floor and he did a great job! We will definitely be back. read more

We have been to City House twice now for Sunday Supper and both times it was clear why it came so highly recommended. On Sundays an ever changing menu is served and it truly seems like the chef is showcasing his talent for flavor, tradition, taste, and having fun with it. Standouts this time were the biscuit (outstanding), the pizza (wood fired), and the Sunday dessert cake which was strawberry meringue. If you can hit it when they have the waltz cake, DO IT. read more

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City house has a simple elegance and doesn't try to be too posh! It has a cozy feeling with some of my favorite food in Nashville. The servers are warm, welcoming and always willing to answer questions or help you pick a dish, unlike many restaurants at a higher price point! The building itself is an older house renovated to a restaurant, which fits the Germantown neighborhood and gives you a taste of historic nature of some parts of Germantown. City house has an ever changing menu which offers a new experience each time you go! I haven't had an item I've disliked the handful of times I've gone. The dessert feature was a special Valentines Day cookie plate, which truly showcased the bakers skill! The pasta was delicious - hitting a variety of flavor notes and adding a bit of crunch with toasted breadcrumbs. I can't recommend City House enough as it's one of my favorite places in Nashville. read more

City House - Valentines Cookie Plate - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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If you're looking for a different dining experience, this is it. GM Sal Avilla offers a short menu of salads, pizzas and entrees, most of which we never heard of, but the Zephyr Squash was excellent, light, flavorful, with just the right amount of textures and base. The James Beard award winning Belly ham, Mozzarella pizza is also excellent! Try it with the farm egg on top! The service at the bar, even at peak hours was good to excellent, for both food and wine suggestions. The wine list is long and from the continent. The ambiance is casual; this is not fine dining, it's great food! read more

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We really enjoyed our dining experience here! Food was fresh and well executed, beautiful space, easy parking, great service... We were especially impressed by the octopus dish. It was so soft and tender! The green beans appetizer dish was a lot smaller than expected but still really enjoyed the taste. The pizza was so great. I love the big thick heirloom tomatoes on it. Super flavorful from all the food ingredients. The pasta dishes were good but not mind blowing. Carrot cake was recommended by our server and it was really good. Very moist and soft. Would definitely come back if I had the chance! read more

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Really enjoyed, cool setting and amazing service from our server. Food wise - the pizza we shared as an app was solid, summer theme pizza with peaches. The pasta was perfectly textured and cooked and the catfish with summer slaw was a nice southern dish. Nice wine list too! read more

I celebrated my birthday at the City House. It was packed, and I was happy to be seated on the patio. Note: if you have audio-sensory sensitivity, sit outside. The inside can be very loud and overstimulating. The belly ham pizza was delicious. I love the thin crust and cheesy goodness. I'm pretty happy I tried this. The pasta was cooked al dente. It was delicious with white cheese sauce. It didn't feel too heavy, considering I was also eating pizza. To top it off, I got the chocolate cheesecake. It was so good and highly recommended. I love how chocolatey it was, with added nuts for texture and velvety smooth caramel. Perfect birthday day meal! The staff was super friendly and helpful, walking you through the menu and giving advice on their favorite food from the menu! Very pleased with my experience and plan to come back. read more

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Excellent food, and exceptional service. We came here because The Peach Truck mentions City House in their book. We are so very glad we did. I want to move to this neighborhood and become a regular here. read more

Now our 4th time at City House and we've yet to be disappointed. Just the best food, drinks and service. Always a highlight of our visits to town. Now we've learned to ask for a table upstairs where vibe is a bit calmer and less noisy. Literally the only place I eat pizza in the US outside the NYC metro area. Creative yet comforting, elevated yet down to earth. Always feel at home here even though I'm an out of towner. Can't say that about any other place in Nashville. read more

Girl bartender please double check about food orders. Very unappealing when I put an order in and find out 30 minutes later no food is being prepped. I just ended up going home to cook. read more

If you're in the area definitely check this place out! I went in on a random night trying out a new restaurant. The inside was super cute, but I decided to sit at the bar, which there wasn't much room. However, the GM made a placement for me to be able to sit down. Immediately, I was approached by Savannah, who is the bartender, and man, five hand claps for Savannah. She was phenomenal. She had great personality and conversation and she knew her drinks very well. I started off with getting some orange wine lover (which is not on every restaurant menu) along with some Olives and Taralli. I wasn't super hungry so the GM suggested that I get the roasted chicken, it came with butter, roasted potatoes, red onion, lemon, parsley, and fried capers. Oh, and I absolutely love capers. So this was phenomenal. It was perfect. After dinner, I had an espresso martini and it was very well made. Needless to say, I love Savannah, and everyone there. I talked with several of the staff members as they came around the bar. Great service! Amazing, amazing, amazing. I will definitely be back. read more

Like a Miles Davis quintet, nothing is missing. Everything plays its part here, whether it's pizza at the bar or a four-course extravaganza, in brilliant harmony. Hot spots come and go, but this is the place Nashvillians know is world class, easy and fun, every time. Love to watch Tandy Wilson's team deliver--and they always do. read more

First time coming by City House and had an absolute blast! Our server was so kind and walked us through the entire menu. We came on a Sunday so we got to experience the Sunday Supper Menu, which is geared more towards family style. I went with the Pork Loin. This was cooked perfectly and soft, with a crunchy outside. It came with yummy pinto beans and an incredible kale salad! My only complaint about this dish was that everything was plated together, so the pork was on the beans and the kale was somewhere in the middle. Because of this, the salad was a bit hot when I ate it. I prefer a colder or room temperature salad so this was a bit disappointing to me. I wish it was plated so that the food wasn't touching one another. Other than this one detail, I enjoyed my dinner here! read more

City House - Pork Loin - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Absolutely spectacular! Possibly the best pizza I've ever had and I've been all over Italy.

Other then the waitress being snotty, condescending, not having relevance of time and the sub par meal. Id have to say it was ok...... well maybe not. Thousands of restaurants to try in Nash, this is not one. Got back to my hotel and ordered uber eats. read more

We went here for dinner for our anniversary. The food here was great. Our server Hannah was amazing - she helped me choose a main dish and wine. We ordered a sweet potato cavatelli and a pizza. Both were incredible. Pizza was charred and the fennel sausage really blew us away. The cavatelli was creamy and rich with that perfect amount of sweet coming through with the sweet potato. The only complaint we had was it was so loud. Otherwise a great experience! read more

City House - Cavatelli - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wonderful place!! Food is delicious and the service excellent. Laid back vibe - can't wait to go back. Recommend reservation. Limited parking. We ubered read more

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It was ok. Our waitress was nice but overzealous at the beginning of the meal, before the place filled up, then she became totally incognito at the end of the meal. We ended up having to flag down another staff member for our check. Ambiance was nice. A bit understated, set in a rustic old house with lots of charm. But as for the food...we ordered the steak ($45), a pepperoni pizza, the potato with cheese (can't remember the name of it), the gnocchi and the kale salad. The gnocchi was the best thing we ordered with the steak being inedible. The steak was served medallion style, cooked medium to well on the end pieces, tough as nails and flavorless. Terrible. The pizza was watery in the center but the outer edge of the crust tasted good with a decent chew. All in all it was nothing special. If you want pizza in Nashville (in our experience) this is not your place. The Kale Salad was average to good. Leaves were fresh, figs were hard and tough. The gnocchi was cooked well and tasted great. We got a package of their stuffed cookies (the ones at the front door) to go. We ate one once we got home. Honestly, I think they were made two weeks ago. They were also inedible. I ordered an espresso martini and it was fantastic. Too many 5 star places in Nashville to go so I probably won't be back to City House. :( Tab was a reasonable $240 with tip. (In addition to the above, that included 2 glasses of wine and a beer). read more

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Terrible service. Our server was condescending and dismissive. The food was good, but was hard to enjoy in the unwelcome atmosphere.

We celebrated a birthday at City House this week. The food was extraordinary! We had clams, Catfish, and Fennel Sausages with cheesy grit cake. Everything was delish, but the cornmeal-crusted catfish was our favorite! The service was warm and friendly, and we enjoyed dining on the patio. We look forward to returning. read more

I enjoyed both the food and drinks here! The menu is creative which is fun and somewhat intimidating (especially the drink menu) but the waitress was kind and helpful. The pizza was the best! The crust was perfectly thin and crispy. I also tried the crespella which was very different but I enjoyed it too. I loved that the menu included a QR code to scan to tip the kitchen - I haven't seen that before and it's such a good idea! read more

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City house offers a cool, loud, and somehow a restaurant that could serve a casual get together or a romantic date night. They suggest a family style dinner. We shared quite a few delicious dishes. The pizza outshined the pasta, in my opinion. Quick service, delicious food! I will say it was very loud, I felt like they cramped a bunch of tables in. The bartenders are going to hate me for this one but I can't gate keep the Best espresso martini in Nashville !!!!! read more

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City House continues to deliver the goods. Friendly and informative staff, great varied menu and superb cocktails. There were 4 of us and we ordered a starter, a pizza and 3 savory dishes. 5 items was recommended by the server and she nailed it. We left happily full and the tab was not nearly what we thought it would be. I can't wait to go back. read more

First time ever writing a review for anywhere. Horrible staff. Incredibly rude. Refused to let my girlfriend and I order drinks because they thought our IDs were fake. We are very much over 21, we are 24. The bartender was nasty about the whole process when we were just trying to have a Tuesday day night with a glass of wine and clear everything up that we can. I completely understand strict laws against underage drinking, but the manager and bartender could not care less and even told us we have to leave the bar immediately. We had reservations and canceled them obviously because of how rude they were and they still charged my card for a cancelation. Horrible service specifically by the manager no matter the situation. read more