Shout out to Zach for all the amazing recommendations!! The food was truly amazing! We had the best night

Everything was on point at Pelato! Food was great and lots of fun sharing the small plates. Our server was Matt and he was outstanding. He gave great recommendations and was super attentive. The managers stopped by a couple of times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. The only issue was parking which is par for the course in Nashville - add a little extra time to find a parking place. Add Pelato to your must try list! read more

Upon arriving we were greeted by a very uninterested woman. She never once made eye contact with me which is something I am not accustomed to. Very rude and attitude that would give you the impression of some sense of entitlement. By the way the food was mediocre at best. read more

Just wow! I can not wait to come back and try more things on the menu. Everything I had was delicious. If I wasn't visiting I would have come back every night for dinner. A must see when in Nashville. Ash was behind the bar and was so helpful and gave great recommendations on the menu. I loved the whole set up of the whole restaurant. The music wasn't too loud either that you couldn't hear yourself talking and you didn't have to shout one of the best dinners I had while there. read more

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Mandy was amazing! Great recommendations in's some great food. She was very helpful and extremely personal. The decor and ambiance was interesting to see family pictures in my home town. Mandy nicked it out of the park for us. Great experiance. read more

This was literally the best restaurant I've ever been to. Our server did such an amazing job. Food was heavenly. Small plate was a rly good idea too cuz we all shared what we got and it was all so tasty. read more

Super-popular, and I guess I can understand why? Large menu promises something for everyone, and the small-plates format doesn't lock you in to only one choice. (It's a good place to bring folks who want to feel trendy but maybe aren't super-adventurous.) But I don't *really* get the hype: I wouldn't say it's the best Italian in town, and it's pretty loud/tables are really close together. Would I come back? Sure. read more

This is a great restaurant! We had heard good things about Pelato, but hadn't gotten a chance to dine here until last weekend. The menu has many of the classic Italian dishes that you'd be looking for like shrimp scampi, but it's set up tapas style with small plates that come out as they're cooked so everything is very fresh. We started our meal with a Court Street margarita and a Brooklyn root beer, both of which were very good. The Brooklyn root beer in particular was very fun and it tasted just like a root beer float. We had stuffed mushrooms and the baked caprese for appetizers and they were both flavorful and cooked really well. We then had a side of the burnt broccolini, which was very good and the black garlic on it was a nice touch. We also tried the shrimp scampi and the flounder and while the scampi was tasty, the star of the whole meal was the flounder; it was tender and flaky and had the right amount of lemon to make the flavors pop. It's the best fish we've had since moving to Nashville several years ago and we'd have that again in a heartbeat! We finished our meal with a frozen espresso martini, rainbow cookies, and the dark chocolate budino (we can't resist a budino). Everything was delicious and it's so great to see a restaurant making authentic rainbow cookies (they'd easily be able to sell those to-go so you could bring home a bunch, wink wink). Our service was excellent throughout the meal as well and it was a great dining experience all around. We grew up in the Northeast (my wife's from NYC) and we missed having good Italian restaurants all around us. It's so nice to see that the Italian restaurant scene in Nashville is growing by leaps and bounds and this is such a great addition to the city! read more

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Food is always absolutely perfect. We live in Germantown and come here often. We took my parents here while they were in town for a special occasion, their visit, but also to celebrate my engagement. MP was so sweet and very excited for us, which was so kind. The vibes were and always are very homey. My New York/Italian parents were very happy. My dad will be talking about this for eternity I'm sure. read more

I absolutely loved this place! I kept seeing the vodka pasta on my instagram FYP and knew I had to order it. Did not disappoint. 10/10! The campanelle was also a hit. I loved getting the flavors of both pastas. The potato croquettes didn't stand a chance, they were gone seconds after hitting the table in front of me. The frozen espresso martini was soo yummy, it tasted like a milkshake. The calamari was good, although I don't know that I would necessarily order it again with pastas. The flounder was KILLER! The lemon butter sauce on it really added to the flavor. The limoncello sorbet desert was good and hit the spot after a good meal. Beware, everything comes out as it is ready, not in any order, so be prepared to get a bunch of things at once. I would recommend making a reservation to be safe. They did have limited bar seats, although I'm not sure if those are first come or if those are also reservations. Our server gave us good recommendations and he answered all our questions. The back section of the restaurant was pretty low lighting, a great date night spot or a nice spot for a double date! read more

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Amazing food and drinks! Everything was so flavorful and comforting, I can't wait to go back. My Favorites: - The Big Arancini: so cheesy and delicious - Flounder Limone: so rich, decadent, buttery and flakey - Radiatori Vodka: so flavorful and filling. It's a best seller for a reason. Everything is served tapas style so it's all shareable. Things come out to the table as they are ready. This is a fairly new restaurant so I recommend making a reservation. They have two sections of the restaurant and the lower area is a little dark, so keep that in mind if you have a hard time reading menus in low light. read more

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Everything about this place is wonderful from the food to the service to the drinks to the great decor inside. It's a wonderful place. Gotta try it. read more

We had Jacob as our server! Genuinely a great guy. Very funny and attentive. The food came out so fresh and hot! I'm amazed! The pasta was incredible and mimicked an Italian Mac and cheese with tomato yumminess!! The dessert was not too sweet and ended our night on a solid note. read more

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Everything at Pelato was molto bene! Very lively atmosphere with so many delicious options to choose from. Our server was engaged & helpful with recommendations for us & checked in often. I will say this place was humming like a well oiled machine. Small tables so as soon as you're done somebody is clearing the plates. Water out? As soon as that last drop hits your glass it's refreshed. They are definitely trying to make a statement with service here & it shows. Now to the food! A foodie friend of mine had eaten here recently & shared her recs which included the garlic cheesy bread & radiatori vodka which are crowd faves. We went with those but also the baked caprese, campanelle, & ragu. If I had to rank faves which is hard to do it would be ragu, vodka then campanelle, but I could totally see somebody switching them up & it would not shock me a bit. They were all excellent. Dessert was blood orange sorbet for my wife & the upside down apple torta with ice cream. Both were amazing. Best dessert I've had for a long while. . Do not hesitate to come here. Makes a great date spot read more

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Pelato just opened in Nashville, and honestly, it feels like they're still figuring out how to run a restaurant. I booked it for my girlfriend's birthday, left a note, and... no one cared. The host ignored us, the table was in the middle of nonstop traffic, and the "small plates" concept felt more like "pack as many bodies in as possible." Food? Garlic bread was cardboard, meatballs forgettable, potato croquettes fine, calamari mostly fried crumbs, and the vodka pasta was okay but laughably overpriced. Service? Zero effort--no "happy birthday," no warmth, no upsell, nothing. The manager zipped by with drive-by check-ins, clearly uninterested. The only saving grace? A bartender friend who sent us dessert--otherwise this night was a solid 3/10. Tip: if you go, yell your needs out loud, because they sure won't ask. read more

Sooo good! Hit's every time. Great service, great food, great atmosphere for dates and a girls night.

You'll want a reservation--trust me, this place is alive, humming with the kind of chaotic energy that makes a dining room feel like a living beast. I'm local, and I've watched it thrum every d*** day. Book ahead, otherwise you'll be left hovering like a hungry ghost. I wandered in alone, caught a rare break, and snagged a bar seat after 20 minutes of hovering like a vulture--dumb luck, really. The stool next to me stayed occupied for another 40, so if you're rolling with a crew, brace yourself for the wait. It's a roll of the dice. The food hit the table like a love letter to Italy, raw and honest. I've roamed plenty--years as a digital nomad, chasing flavors across borders--so I've earned my stripes to call it as I see it. This was the real deal, no tourist-trap here. The burnt broccolini landed first, charred just right, kissed with a balsamic reduction that didn't pucker the mouth like some overeager vinegar bomb. A squeeze of lemon brightened it up--simple, soulful, the kind of dish that doesn't need to shout. Then the crispy calamari--golden, delicate, breaded with a craftsman's touch. The lemon sauce alongside was subtle, restrained, not some shrill citrus slap. Solid, though next time I'd chase the Brooklyn version or the stuffed one, see where the kitchen's head's at. The pasta, though--that's where the magic lives. Homemade noodles, tender but with bite, the kind of texture that tells you someone in the back cares deeply. Black pepper flakes brought heat, a faint lemon zest cut through, and suddenly I'm wondering why I'd bother with appetizers when I could just double down here. It's the dish you'd find in some trattoria off a dirt road, unpretentious and perfect. I capped it with a frozen espresso martini--okay, two, because excess is a virtue sometimes. It jolted me awake, a boozy caffeine hymn. The pistachio gelato followed, intriguing at first, but then a strange cherry-sweetener note crept in, tugging it off course. Still good, but it left me questioning how they actually make it. The room skewed heavy with women--girls' night central, maybe 90% of the crowd--and the menu leaned into that, lighter flavors over bold spices. Me, I crave a little more grit, a heavier hand, but I get it. This place has heart, a rhythm all its own, and it's easy to see why it's packed to the rafters. read more

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Great space Great staff Drinks were well crafted Decent Wine selection Apps all good Want to return to try the ones we missed Pastas were all great -shrimp limone shined I thought we were done then my son ordered another plate of pasta. It was that good. Can't wait to return read more

Very good! Would recommend. They have many small plates that you can share with your whole party. I sat outside and the service was good. Along with the pictures I have I tried a lot more: the garlic bread, chicken parm, radiatori vodka pasta, and the campanelle shrimp limone (only thing thing I didn't love because I don't love lemon). Everything was delicious! read more

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My mom and I had a 5:00 p.m. reservation at Pelato in Germantown last night. We got there early and got seated right away and ordered drinks which took a really long time. Then a manager came up to us and told us that if we needed anything to let him know because it was going to get really busy in our server might not be able to help us very fast. They have you order everything at once and our first appetizer took a very long time to come out as did all the other food. And every time the food was brought out it was just very rushed and being dropped off to us and nobody asked us if we needed anything else. I had to flag down the manager twice just to order another drink. With how expensive this place is the portion of the pasta with only enough for my mom and I to have two bites of it I know it is Tapas style Italian food but for the price the portion of the pasta was a little ridiculous. I honestly will probably never go back. I sent a message to the restaurant after eating there just to let them know and nobody even responded to me or said they were sorry for our bad experience. It seemed like they were more interested in turning over as many tables as fast as they could and despite there being a ton of staff working they seemed overwhelmed with the crowd of people during Christmas time. read more

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So so good!!! I'm very glad they took away the ability to order from the QR code. It's a very upscale yet still casual feel inside. Food and service were amazing. My favorite was definitely the Radiatori Vodka! Also a frozen espresso martini?! Yum. read more

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Phenomenal food! My husband and I tried several dishes and truly enjoyed it! There are tons of vegetarian and gluten free options too. We would highly recommend the vodka sauce pasta to pair with any dish! Definitely be prepared to spend $50/person or more since it is a small plates restaurant. But, we definitely will be back! read more

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Incredible food. I really liked the ordering system they use. You have the option to order through a person but you can also scan a QR code which leads you to a menu, each table has a unique code so everyone at the table can add things to the tab at any point during the meal. At the end it's incredibly easy to split the bill. The food was the real star of the show though. The penne vodka was the best I've ever had and the polenta bolognese was outstanding. I was so full so opted to get desert to go which was this apple cake that served well as a late night snack or filling breakfast bite. read more

Pelato - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Every single thing we ate here was DELISH! make sure to get a reservation before you go because it is always packed. the service was prompt and awesome! the ambiance is very high energy and fun but still intimate enough to go there on a date or with a group of friends. will definitely be going back. definitely try the radiatore vodka and the crispy garlic potatoes, those were our faves! read more

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OK, so I tried to place out after reading the reviews and I am very disappointed the most overpriced fake Italian restaurant you will ever eat a bowl of mozzarella was $18. The chicken Parmesan was $23 for a small sized portion if you are looking to get a nice experience on an Italian restaurant. This is not the place to come save your money. This food is junk. Also, there is no complementary bread. It's $12 for three pieces of garlic bread so please do not waste your money. read more

Service was amazing! Food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the garlic bread with the parm sauce! It's crave-able! The potato croquettes were to die for! The meatballs are some of the best I have ever had! Ambiance is nice! Sat on the patio and was comfortable with the heaters. Only small complaint is two bathrooms for a restaurant its size is not enough. Waited in a very long line. read more

Had an amazing first visit. Can't wait to come back. The raditori vodka was everything!

10/10! The restaurant & ambiance here was amazing. Our server, Jack, had great rec's for mains & dessert. Will definitely be back after our first experience was so great! The baked Clams will be talked about in our house for days to come. We also really enjoyed the bread & ravioli sheet! read more

Pelato - Baked Clams Oreganata - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This was one of the best Italian dining experiences I've ever had. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed like family, and every detail was handled with care and professionalism. Manager Lee was fantastic -- friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about creating a great guest experience. He checked in with us just enough to make sure everything was perfect without ever being intrusive. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Chef Vic is clearly a master in the kitchen. the chicken parmigiana and the pesto noodles was hands down the best we ever tasted. Every plate that came out looked just as delicious as it tasted. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a true Italian charm that made the whole evening feel special. Between Chef Vic's unforgettable dishes and Manager Lee's top-tier hospitality, this place is something truly special. We'll definitely be back read more

Heard so much rave about this place and was able to get reservations on a Friday! (make sure you get the reservation!!) This restaurant is a tapas based menus and trust me you WILL get full. I went a party of 3 and ordered: 6 drinks (get the lemoncello Arnold palmer!!!)2 appetizers, 1 veggie,3 pasta dishes, and 2 desserts ‍.I WILL be back for the meat dishes. The service was okay, personally do not like ordering through the phone but the servers were very attentive. This location is great, parking is germantown so add time if you have to park two streets down. read more

Pelato - big arancini - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We ate here for the 1st time on Friday night. I called and made a reservation the same week. First impression not so good as the woman who booked the reservation was less than enthusiastic and more concerned about us leaving by 7:30 for the next reservation. We showed up in time and once we were acknowledged they sat us promptly. Again, the woman who sat us was less then pleasant never smiled and walked extremely fast which normally wouldn't concern us but we had someone who didn't walk fast and we trailed awkwardly slowly behind. Our waitress was Patrycia, she was nice and efficient. She did ask if we had ever dined there and explained the menu to us. A manager did stop by and say hello as well. It's a shame his front staff isn't as warm and friendly. Our food was served promptly and hot which was great. All the items were good with the exception of the calamari (no flavor) and the burnt broccolini. Loved the meatballs! The atmosphere is lively and on trend. Front bar area is the loudest. The patio looked inviting and if we come back we'd try that area. Overall it was a nice experience and we will come back for dinner again. read more

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Ordered food delivery from here and left feeling torn... 1. The food was absolutely delicious, but 2. The images used on the delivery app did not meet expectations. I got the radiatori vodka pasta and it was in a tiny container and not even halfway full. Considering I spent $19 on this dish, it was tasty, but not worth the amount of food that was received. In the photo on the app, it seems like it should be a full plate full of this pasta. Maybe the servings in person are better than on delivery, but if so, then either the pictures need to be updated or the prices should be changed. It looked like it should have been a side pasta or even smaller than a child's portion from what we were expecting via the image versus what was received. Super disappointing. read more

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The food is absolutely amazing! The service is fast & very attentive. Kind of loud on the patio but fun environment. read more

Pelato - Radiatori Vodka - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Maddie was great! Amazing food and vibes. Order the frozen espresso martini and meatballs!

A couple of friends and I had a great night! It was very busy in a weeknight at prime time but the service was still great. We shared a couple of pastas, shrimp, Brussels, and Italian cookies. They were perfect sizes for each of us to have a couple bites of everything however I usually like Italian leftover of which we did not have any. We all had to park a couple blocks away but it was worth it! read more

This place is extremely loud I could not have conversation. The plates were hot. The food was not.!!! My friend and I were disappointed!!!

Happened on this place since it was close to our hotel. Was happy to be able to walk in and get seated right away. Very nice contemporary, clean lines not clutter. Be prepared for parking, there's only on street or a small pay lot. Our waiter Matthew was very attentive and helpful, especially since I'm not a huge fan of scanning the QR code for the menu. This is a Tappas small plate restaurant, prepare yourself. I had never been to one so I wasn't sure of the small plate experience. We ordered drinks the frozen lemon Pinot freezio and Stella light beer. The freezio wasn't my favorite but the light beer was good for my guest. We had placed our food order and they bring it out as it's done so it may not be In The order in which you ordered it. First came out the garlic bread it was tasty I was wishing it had a little more moisture on it butter I've oil something. Next was chicken parmigiana, nice this piece of chicken was a good New York style tomato sauce and mozzarella. Very yummy and good size portion. Then came the polenta, that was the most delicious creamy thing Ive ever had. Definitely would get that again, very filling! After being very full the meatballs were looking good so we got an order I'd those as well. I think they may have lost the order In The kitchen it finally came out after some time. That said they've been open only 3 weeks when we were there and it was and it was busy in there! I couldn't believe it when the waiter told us. We had a pleasant experience and would definitely be back when in Nashville! Thanks Brooklyn! read more

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The food was incredible. I highly recommend the vodka pasta as it stole the show. Rounded off with chicken parm and garlic roasted potatoes. There are a lot of reviews about the lack of service, and the use of a QR code but it was honestly amazing and the reviews aren't true. The food came out very hot and delicious. We had a server check on us several times and even offer to take over if we did not like the QR code concept. The ambiance is good, but the tables are small so that was not my favorite. Overall 5/5 stars - we will be back read more

Pelato - Watermelon margarita and old fashioned - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I went to Pelato for my anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. Such a cute place! It looks like a cottage on the outside and is very cozy on the inside. The menu is built for everyone to order around 3-4 plates each or to share. Small portions but absolutely delicious. Our personal favorite was the Vodka pasta. I've never had a vodka pasta with so much flavor. 10/10! I think the only thing I would say is it does get very pricey when people are ordering 3-4 plates each, but would definitely go back! read more

Pelato - Ambiance - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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A Brooklyn based company Anthony Scotto's restaurant in Germantown section of Nashville. Solid, delicious Italian fare served tapas style. Great service! Nice venue. Very loud!! If you're at a table with more than 2 people it's hard to carry on a conversation. All portions are shareable! Try everything!! But definitely give the burnt broccolini a try. Salads are nice sharing portions for 3-4 people with other plates. Generous portions of gelato and sherbet. Easily shared! read more