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    Culaccino

    4.2 (359 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CULACCINO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Asparagus fritters
    Gigi N.

    Both food and services were okay. Music was loud. We can at 1:30pm Sunday and there were a couple of tables. Our waiter was very busy taking care of everything while other staffs just standing around. The asparagus fritters and chicken thighs were burnt and the pesto sauce for the pasta has no taste.

    Tab for 2 with a glass of wine ... reasonable
    Ken K.

    Had a great meal here last night while in Franklin. Food was absolutely great. It is a very busy small restaurant. We were seated at very small table for 2 which isn't my favorite ( understatement) but I totally get it... they cant put us at a 4 top with 2 people when the place is 100pct capacity. Our server was terrific and just loved the food and atmosphere. The asparagus fritter app was really good. Also enjoyed the Gnocchi a pizza and salad. Was a lot to eat and even with a glass of wine the whole tab was just a bit over $100 for 2 people. Well worth it ! .... The hostess when we arrived wasn't un friendly , but not exactly friendly and welcoming. As the initial point of contact / first impression ... I think it's important. Never the less, that did not take away from an overall great experience

    Mae D.

    If you're looking for some authentic homemade pasta, this is the place to go! Noodles were perfect al dente! Service was good ,however, we did order two items that never came out -the broccolini and the mocktail. The food was still good enough where I will be back!

    Casey K.

    Came here with friends during the Dickens of a Christmas celebration and were not happy with the service we received. It was not super busy at 12pm when we arrived despite the festival and my friends and I were looking to get some white wine and cocktails, maybe some appetizers and enjoy the unusually warm weather on the patio. When we asked the hostess for a table outside but just wanted to get drinks, her response was cold and passive aggressive, essentially implying that it would be too much work for us to be seated outside just for drinks. We offered to go to the bar and bring drinks outside ourselves, she gave a non response and continued to work as if we weren't there. We asked again and she finally said that she could seat us outside. Our server was also passive aggressive, consistently commenting on the fact that we were not getting food, just drinks ("I know you're just getting drinks but please enjoy some of our complementary bread!" "Ive brought you some water even though I know you're just getting drinks!"). I was considering potentially getting an appetizer as well but the attitude from The staff was off putting. We did see someone who I believe was a manager providing exceptional service to some of the tables around us. As we were leaving we saw that other parts of the patio were opening up so our sitting out there was a non issue. The overall experience was off putting and I don't anticipate returning when there are other excellent options nearby.

    Jenna L.

    Great pizza and service was great. Pasta looked amazing as well. Server explained the menu well

    Old Fashioned
    Jeff D.

    If you are in downtown Franklin and are hungry for some Italian food, check this place out. It's best to get reservations on peak days. We came here on Monday night with no reservations and we got 2 seats at the bar right away. I started off with an Old Fashioned with Sazerac Rye, bar tender did a good job! They brought out some warm bread which was very good. They just changed to their Fall Menu. For an entree I got the Gnocchi with the fall flavors! It was very good. Paired well with the Old Fashioned! Also got the L'Unico Pizza added mushrooms and sausage, it was very good! Cheers!

    Budino Di Banane
    Lauren C.

    Culaccino is a great spot for Italian food. It's the first spot I've dined at in Franklin where everything we ordered was great. I love a spot where anything on the menu will be good. We dined on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We were lucky enough to get a table outside on the patio. I made a reservation to be safe, but walk ins were being seated right away. I'm sure reservations are more important for dinner. We were a little worried about service at first. Our server greeted us and then disappeared. Another server arrived and took over. Everything was smooth and great with service from there! Our cocktails were great. I had the Bourbon'd Not Break. It had a nice bourbon flavor and was refreshing at the same time. My husband had the Me Myself & Rye. I will have to order this next time. It had the bolder flavor of the two drinks. The complimentary bread and dip were very good. I loved the delicious olive oil, salt, and dip with the bread. We shared the Ricotta Frito which was delicious. It wasn't heavy for a fried item. My Mafalde was very good. I loved the fresh flavors and al dente pasta. It was a lighter flavor for a pasta. My husband really enjoyed the Tonnarelli and meatballs he added. The meatballs were meaty and tender with a nice flavor. The Budino Di Banane was so good. I'm not a big banana fan and still enjoyed it. The crunchy hazelnuts and amarana cherry gave nice texture to the dessert. I'd highly recommend this spot! If you've moved from a city with great food you'll find this to be on par with true foodie town food.

    Vikki V.

    We were lucky to be here on a rainy night. It wasn't crowded. We were able to have a nice quiet and delightful evening. Everything we ordered was delicious. Shout out to Brent for your service.

    Caesar Salad
    John M.

    Chef/Owner Frank Pullara's twin Culaccino, service has improved with a team approach. It's a very tight seating in a bistro setting, with a full bar, and a good, primarily European, wine list. We managed to walk in; same day reservations are hard to get, The Meatballs are excellent, but just a little spicy. The Half Chicken a little overcooked, and the sauce with halved baby onions almost make up for it. The Tiramisu is excellent. Parking nearby is limited.

    Amber P.

    Everything we ordered was delicious. Despite them being slightly busy the service was good and we were able to just sit at the bar. Definitely give this place a try if you're in Franklin!

    These were the excellent noodles
    Gabe P.

    We came here for my wife's birthday dinner to help celebrate her and I brought my whole family. What we found might be of interest to you.... Ambiance: Very nice little appointed restaurant with a modern but still old world flair to it. Parking is a huge issue but not necessarily there entirely fault as it's all pay nearby (excepting the spots on the street if you can find one in downtown Franklin) and there lot also has pay signs (not cool). Service: We had a newer server, which normally we don't mind as we are pretty patient folks..but unfortunately once we finally got our drinks and appetizers we finally got to order the entrees. My son in law wanted chicken alfredo which is. it on the menu but the server said that this other dish was similar and so my son in law agreed to go with that. We ordered 2 of thise dishes 1 with shrimp and 1 with chicken 2 other plates (i had the cacio y pepe) and my wife had the aribiatti plate. This is when things went south. 45-50 min later they finally brought out the food and it was already 8pm on a weekday...not a weekend. My son in laws got a shrimp dish instead of chicken and when he challenged the waiter for his order the waiter said well it will take longer so are you just ok with the shrimp? Ummm no that's not the way to solve this.....after a few kind exchanges and because it was already 8pm he agreed to the shrimp so as not to wait another 20min. The good was average - nothing tonight home about except the noodles were very good - seemed to be homemade and rivaled the kind of noodles I had in Italy just a few months back. The sauce and cheese were really heavy however and oily which was not my Italian experience. Prices: This is where it gets hard for me to recommend anything here. Plates are super high priced for pasta - and then to add $10 for a 5 ounce breast of. chicken or $13 for shrimp and then charge my son in law for his plate but not take off the shrimp charge when they got it all wrong. Drinks were high as well however that's pretty consistent around the area of downtown Franklin! Summary: In my opinion - I'd avoid and head to other Italian establishments not only for better service (realizing he was new but someone should have stepped in from management) but better food and prices to boot. Keep Munching!

    Campanele
    William W.

    In downtown Franklin amidst a growing food scene is this trendy little spot with excellent Italian food. Perhaps the highlight is the pasta made in house, a rarity in Middle Tennessee. And each dish features that scrumptious, hearty, slightly chewy pasta expertly cooked al dente. Delicioso! The menu is quite impressive and extraordinarily creative! Clever dishes include gnocchi in a salumi bolognese, octopus with capers and taggiasca olives, braised rabbit with a forest mushroom sauce, and even fusion dishes like a pizza with Italian finocchiona salami and pickled Asian shishito peppers! Best of all, they support local businesses by acquiring meat products from places like Bucksnort Trout Ranch and the much-heralded Bear Creek Farm in Leiper's Fork. After scanning the menu and all its irresistible options, I chose an Italian classic that I've eaten in Italy many times, the cacio e pepe featuring tonnarelli pasta, pecorino romano cheese, and pepper. It's simple but perfectly flavorful. And I'd say any dish here will live up to your expectations.

    Torte Teneria, Budino Di Banane
    Lily G.

    The food was more incredible and perfectly portioned than I could have expected. Our server was very attentive even though it was pretty busy, me and my family ended up waiting about an hour and a half on a Thursday night. The atmosphere is comfortable and classy, probably my new favorite restaurants in Downtown Franklin. The bread served at the beginning was addicting. The pasta was a beautiful presentation and delightful portion of flavor. Additionally, my family had two desserts: The Torte Teneria and the Budino Di Banane, both were absolutely incredible.

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    Great food! Good service. amazing wines. Ambience very low key. Alittle noisy, but you could still carry on a conversation.

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    Went for lunch the other day. Service was good, food is ok. Sandwiches are solid, pizza is good, salad was fresh.

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    We love sitting on the patio. The pasta is always so fresh. Love the whipped ricotta and bread they bring out!

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    Great Meatballs. great coal fired pizza not NY but good. Great hostess, made my 7 year olds birthday extra special.

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    Ask the Community - Culaccino

    Can we bring our dog on the outside patio?

    Yes

    Do they have high chairs or booster seats for small children?

    Do they have a lunch menu?

    Yes:)

    Do they allow you to bring in a bottle of wine for a corkage fee?

    Yes

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes

    Is there parking?

    There is a garage that is walking distance to the restaurant.

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