I really don't like giving bad reviews, but sadly this was an expensive Olive Garden. The food…read morelacked flavor and was SMOTHERED in cheese. My chicken was very overcooked and was rubbery. I think the prices are way too high for the quality of the food. We spent over $120 on two pasta dishes, bruschetta and 2 glasses of wine. Again would pay this if it was worth it. Service was great and friendly. I did like that that had a person playing wind instruments as we ate.

When in downtown Franklin, we decided to try this quaint family-owned Italian restaurant on a…read moreFriday evening. When we agreed upon this place, we looked online to see that they opened at 4:30. We drove straight there and arrived at 4:45. There was free street parking available nearby. When looking online, we noticed they accepted reservations, but we thought since we were eating early that we would be fine-- we were mistaken. The exterior is bold and cutely decorated with some painted art, bright red bricks, and festoon lighting under the awning. Upon entry, the hostess stared our party of two down and did not say a word. Excited to try a new place, I happily greeted her "Hello! Just a table for two, please." She paused, looked me up and down, and replied "no reservation?" with a smug attitude. I shyly replied with "No." My friend added that we didn't know we needed one but came here just thinking we'd be okay since we were before the dinner rush and they just opened. She stared at us blankly and replied "Well, I am pretty booked tonight. We don't have extra tables." At first I thought she was maybe joking. When we looked around there were people sat at two tables, a musician was sitting in the corner on his phone, and the servers were up near the kitchen-- all while the rest of the dining room was dead empty. I understand having tables already booked, but the interaction just seemed odd. After thumping around on her tablet, "I guess I can seat you at my 6:00 table", she mumbled to herself. We were very friendly; however, it just felt the attitude was unnecessary when that would still give us an hour and fifteen minutes to order, eat, and our table to be flipped. Once we were seated, we were greeted friendly by our waiter who gave us waters and menus right off the bat. The atmosphere was nothing special and maybe a little dated, but it was clean and quaint. It reminded me of another local Italian restaurant that was as near my childhood home that we used to eat at a lot. We ordered a cheese bread and marinara sauce for the table and then were ready to place entrees. The cheese bread was very warm, melty, and delicious. The marinara had a great flavor and the size was nice for our party of two. I ordered the Chicken Alfredo and was SHOCKED by how large the portions were as soon as I saw the dish. The noodles were cooked al dente with a nice cheese sauce and large breaded chicken breast. The food all had a good flavor and nice portions. Service and the food were also very quick. We were in and out in 35 minutes, perfect for our evening full of plans. Our entire experience was good with delicious dinner, large portions, and a friendly server. However, the atmosphere was nothing special and the front hostess left an odd impression. I would recommend this place if you're wanting some good Italian food in Franklin-- Just make sure you have a reservation prior.

Every time I have come here I am always impressed…read more 1. Food is amazing. I don't think I have had one thing I didn't really like. Maybe the burnt broccoli? But I have overheard other people at other tables rave about it. 2. The service is always amazing. Today we had Riley who had an extremely busy section but she kept up with all her tables. Brian one of the managers came up and introduced himself to let us know that if she got too busy we could alway flag him down for assistance, but that was never the case. I watched as both kept up as the restaurant quickly filled up with the dinner rush. Riley never missed a beat and check on her tables frequently as well as answered any questions. Brian was constantly walking around introducing himself to guests and making everyone feel welcome. You know you're at a good spot when a manager comes by just to say hi and check to make sure everything is going well. 3. They also take allergies very seriously which is helpful for myself as I do have food allergies and so does my friend who I took to this restaurant. In the past they even circled all the food I was safe to eat. I honestly don't know of another place that has or will do that. 4. The food is perfect sizing. They suggest ordering multiple dishes to share but honestly the size is perfect for a single serving. "Negatives" you really do need to make a reservation and you have to make it probably 48 hrs in advance. I've tried making one 24hrs and haven't been able to get the time I wanted, and same day reservations are nearly impossible. I have walked in on a whim and was able to get bar seating with a friend. When it gets busy it for some reason it just feels extremely loud, and this could be a me thing, but I have felt most times I've come that once the rush comes in it can be hard to hear your table.

This is my favorite restaurant of all time. The family are true restauranteurs - and care just as…read moremuch about the family feel as they do the quality of their food. An Italian shareable restaurant? I've never heard of it until Pelato. The bathrooms alone are worth the visit, but the restaurant itself is beautiful. Consider making a reservation, it's always busy for good reason. For starters, get the zucchini fries and calamari. Throw in the stuffed mushrooms or.... Anything else if you have the room. The chicken parmigiana is best-in-class for chicky parm lovers. Follow it up with the vodka pasta - the pasta servings are conservative, try 2 or 3 pasta dishes. The meatballs are also a must if you're looking for another protein. But honestly? I've tried nearly every dish and there is not one I wouldn't recommend. Gluten free (yet still delicious) pasta options are available. That inclusive option demonstrates the level of care and attentiveness. GF friends should be able to experience this pasta, too! Pair your food with a fresh cocktail or glass of wine. There's something for everyone. Enjoy Pelato, and when you love it, try Luogo... also in Nashville and by the same, incredible owners but with a coastal spin.

Came here on a sweltering day for lunch with a coworker & client, who we'll call Dennis because…read morethat was his name. Culamar is drenched in natural light and decorated simply - nothing too loud or busy about the place, thus perfect for a working lunch. The menu was odd and we all struggled to understand the categories it was broken up into. Each item read as a series of arbitrarily listed ingredients. Our (half asleep, disinterested) waitress informed us the dishes were, in majority, "tapas style", a term I find exhaustingly passé. I began to dream of restaurants down the road we could have selected, but we were here and we must stay the course! I had to keep it together for Dennis. We ordered 6 dishes for the three of us to share, and you know what? They were all excellent. Really such outstanding bites. I was stunned by how much I enjoyed the beef carpaccio, the calamari was the best I've ever had (amazing tempura fry!), the Gnuddi (basically a massive gnocchi) in browned butter and crisp sage was a pillowy delight. In spite of my initial concerns -- the hiccups of a confusing menu and our less-than-energetic waitress -- we all left with pleased palates.

We were hoping to sit on the rooftop, but unfortunately it was raining, so we ate inside. The…read morerestaurant wasn't necessarily that busy, but because the space is really tight, it definitely felt busy and a little cramped. Service was also a bit slow. The food itself was absolutely delicious. The bread was AMAZING and honestly one of the highlights. We also ordered the oysters, beef carpaccio, and duck, and everything tasted incredible. My biggest complaint is the price for the portion sizes. I really don't mind spending money on a nice dinner, but every dish we ordered was gone in what felt like less than a minute. Everything tasted amazing, but for the amount of food you actually get, I just couldn't justify the prices. We actually left and ended up going to another restaurant afterward because we were still hungry, which was pretty disappointing considering how much we had just spent. Overall, the food was delicious, but between the extremely small portions, high prices, tight space, and slower service, it just wasn't worth it for us. I'm glad we tried it, but I wouldn't go back.

Everything about my dinner at Caffe Nonna last night was perfect! We were there for a friends…read morebirthday and the place was packed. Our server was welcoming and on top of the service. I'm still dreaming about the bruschetta, Lasagna Nonna and bread pudding! Great atmosphere too. Very cozy with lovely music. Five stars for sure!

We had a very disappointing experience at Caffe Nina tonight. It has been many years since I had…read moreeaten there and my previous experience was good. I was looking forward to dining there again. But tonight our experience was not good. Our server was inattentive and slow . We received water immediately but then we were left quite a while before our server returned to take our orders. He was also slow to bring my wine. At the end of our meal, it took him forever to bring the check, My husband had the salmon which he said was good. I had the chicken saltimbocca which was not good. The chicken and prosciutto were good in my dish but the linguine had so much garlic it was nasty tasting. I ate the chicken but the overpowering taste of the garlic was very bitter and unpleasant. I ate only a small portion of it. Now I feel a bit nauseous and I know it is from the garlic. That seemed to be the only seasoning in the dish and was definitely too much. And our location was not pleasant. We were not in the main dining room but in what seemed to be a porch that could be opened in nice weather. There was a table of six other patrons who were obnoxiously loud and disruptive to the other diners in the room. Yes, they were having a good time but were negatively impacting other diners. Nothing was done by restaurant management to ask them to quieten down. Overall, the dining experience tonight was just bad. We won't be back.

Excellent every time for everything I have tried on the menu. Great made to order pasta dishes. You…read morewill not be disappointed.

12/12/25 Friday: After a little shopping, came with my…read moresister in law to try out their pasta. This will be our first time visiting. Honestly, it was super delicious and the staffs were very friendly. The lady at the register explained how to order and what's on their menu. I ordered their grilled chicken creamy scampi fettuccine and my SIL got the grilled chicken alfredo fettuccine. Both pastas were filled with sauces. Love that! Please check them out! - Grilled chicken creamy scampi fettuccine: Cream lemon garlic butter sauce with tomatoes and chicken (choice of chicken- grilled or blackened pepper chicken). Packed with flavor and highly recommend this dish. - Grilled chicken Alfredo fettuccine: Parmesan garlic cream sauce with chicken (choice of chicken- grilled or blackened pepper chicken). Honestly, I would recommend the blackened pepper chicken instead of the grill because the sauce is not as seasoned/flavorful compared to the creamy scampi. It is still good, don't get me wrong.

Amazing service! the food is so rich in flavor and the family style idea makes me feel like I'm…read moreeating right at home. It has a beautiful cozy atmosphere, would totally come again.

The food was so delicious! Everything we had was good! I definitely would recommend any of the…read morepizzas because the crust was the best part! My husband really enjoyed the ricotta dumplings! The ambiance was amazing because they made the restaurant so beautiful. The service was also great! We even told the manager how much we loved the strawberry cannolis and she gave us 3 to take home!

After a day of soccer, we found Scout's down the street from the fields. It's located in a cute…read moretown square area with a pond, swings, and grassy area for kids to play. We had a large group of 9 and they seated us right away. We chose to sit on the patio to enjoy the warm afternoon sun and breeze. It's a dog-friendly spot, and our kids loved petting the other guests' dogs (asking for permission of course). The inside is cute as well, but it would have been a little crowded with our larger party. But I could imagine hanging out with friends at the bar or on a date night with my wife. Scout's has a large and diverse menu, so everyone was able to order something to their taste. My son had a smash burger and appetizer of fries, cheese curds, poutine and bacon, my daughter had chicken tenders and Mac N Cheese, I had pizza, and my wife ordered taquitos. They also have a full bar and several craft beers to choose from. I had the Good People IPA, which is one of my faves. The service was excellent. Our server, Lauren, was friendly and attentive. Grabbed empty plates quickly, refilled waters & sodas without asking, and was ready to bring us the next round at just the right time.

First time at Scout's and will definitely be back! Our server was wonderful, very personable…read morewithout being overbearing. We ordered the fried green tomatoes and cornbread apps. Tomato's were tops. I didn't try with the pimento cheese, but the tomato alone was the perfect crisp exterior with a hot and fresh interior. I didn't try the cornbread but heard awesome. I got the avocado and corn Caesar salad with blackened salmon. The salmon was great! Could have used a little more spice for me to consider it "blackened" but still, cook was wonderful and it had good flavor. Didn't care much for the salad, and would definitely order something different next time. The lettuce was soggy from too much dressing, and as a Caesar salad connoisseur who orders every time possible at every restaurant possible... I'm not even sure that was Caesar dressing on it. Croutons were also soggy, and that's normally my favorite part of the salad, the crunch factor. Made me sad. My parents both loved their dishes (fish and chips / pear and blueberry salad). Again, I did love my experience, but the salad needs some serious work. I would never order again. Good news is they have many yummy looking dishes on the menu I'd be happy to try.

This is located in a very quaint neighborhood. I ordered the Fritto Misto as an appetizer, followed…read moreby the mushroom and prosciutto pizza for my entrée, along with a cold Italian lemonade. The food didn't take too long to arrive, and the waiter was very polite and patient in answering all of our questions. The fried seafood, which also included fried zucchini and asparagus, was delicious. The dipping sauces marinara and lemon sauce were both top-notch. The pizza was excellent as well. The Italian lemonade was uniquely interesting, with a slightly floral flavor, but it was delicious nonetheless.

WOW!!! The food here is next level...pizza, crab cakes? Best I've ever had. If you are…read moreconsidering this place, the answer is YES! Oh, and the tiramisu? Sweet mother of Italy it is amazing! Service is as good as it gets and it is locally owned with the owners working as hard as anyone. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.