Outstanding Food, Attentive Service, and Unbeatable Value It is getting harder to find spots in Nashville that serve delicious, high-quality food without overcharging, but this place nails it on all fronts. From the moment we walked in, the service was attentive, welcoming, and fast without feeling rushed. Follow me on Instagram - @thecannyadventurist for a deeper dive into my reviews. read more

Great spot that's easy to miss in the hustle and bustle of green hills! It's stunning inside and offers a great view. Pretty solid menu with enough choices for different dietary preferences. I loved the pesto pasta with grilled chicken, but the chocolate crème brûlée absolutely stole the show! Definitely the best I've ever had. I would definitely come back here. My only note is that the service was very friendly, but veryyy slow. We probably had the table for 3 hours on a Friday night because ordering and paying took so long. read more

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Santo had a wonderful vibe and great service. Although kinda slow for a Saturday lunch hour we enjoyed the Mediterranean feel and decor of the place. While considering the menu our server mentioned at a lot of the dishes were big enough to share. With this we split the Harissa Caesar and the Roasted Chicken Wrap. Out of the two the Caesar was definitely giving clean eats. It had a good flavor and was well dressed but was still giving side salad energy for entree price. The roasted chicken wrap I was kind of disappointed by. It was mainly the fact that the chicken was extremely extremely under-seasoned and wasn't leaned well leading to fatty/gritty pieces to bite into. In the end I picked out the chicken and the wrap tasted a lot better with everything else inside. All in all, dinner options might be better than the lunch at this point. I'm curious enough to give Santo another go on another day. read more

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Love the tranquil vibes with chill quieter music , ease of parking (shared garage with other businesses - validated inside restaurant), and the excellent service! Met a friend for lunch and started with the coffee and was rich and flavorful and so good that I enjoyed it without the accompanying cream/sugar. We decided to split the Harissa Caesar salad & Roasted Chicken Wrap. Both didn't quite reach the outstanding level, but were very good quality. I think there needed to be a bit more flavor for each. The salad was light, refreshing, and the olives really elevated it. The wrap's chicken was a bit too fatty in spots, well roasted, and yet needs seasoning or flavor. The cucumber yogurt was phenomenal! I definitely will return as there are other dishes that sound amazing!! read more

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Small but elegant place in Green Hills I've wanted to try for a while. Decent HH - a few small plates and cocktails. Service was very good. Martini was well made and a dessert espresso martini was also good. I got their new Cesar salad with a steak add on and their frites..steak had a wonderful char and was perfectly cooked. Salad was tasty but for me over-dressed..I'd recco asking them to go light or get the dressing on the side unless you like a lot. Hubs got the lamb and it was outstanding. We started with HH oysters which aren't really a bargain at $2.50 each but they were delish and their mignonette was excellent. Would def go back. read more

Santo - Frites..kind of thinly sliced small potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Santo is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant. The service was great and I enjoyed the food and ambiance. The parking here was a little odd, but that's typical for the area. There's a garage down a little hill behind the restaurant. It was about $10 to park. The restaurant has an upscale feel. I loved the clean feel and color scheme. The service was excellent. Our server was laid back yet professional. He made sure we had everything we needed and was very sweet to my daughter. My five year old and I walked in at opening on a Saturday evening. We were able to get a table without a reservation. By the time we left the restaurant was filling up. The Berry Styles mocktail was delicious. We started with the Hummus appetizer. The hummus was creamy and tasty. I loved the variety of items to dip in hummus. I liked that the vegetables were cut perfectly for scooping up hummus. The Moroccan Chicken was my favorite of our two meals. The chicken had a lovely flavor and was juicy. The vegetables, couscous, and béchamel sauce worked well together. My daughter ordered the Scallop Pappardelle. The scallops were delicious, perfectly prepared. The pappardelle sauce was not my favorite. It had a slightly strong flavor that needed a little something to balance the flavors. The pasta was good. For dessert we went with Espresso Creme Brûlée and a scoop of Orange Mint Chip Gelato. The Gelato was delicious and immediately enjoyed by my daughter. I really liked the creme brûlée as well. It had a lovely dark chocolate flavor. Santo is a great restaurant for an elevated Mediterranean dining experience. It has great date night vibes. read more

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As a sister restaurant to epice, this place caught my eye. The thing is, it does the same thing as epice, where it serves upscale Mediterranean food, standard but not mind blowing. The atmosphere is very European and sleek, a nice place for a night out. Keep in mind every plate is a fairly small portion. Here's what I tried: Berry Styles Mocktail: 8/10 - Very sweet and exactly what I wanted. Tastes almost like lemonade and fruit punch. Salmon Crudo: 6/10 - The salmon was soft and buttery but we thought there was something lacking in the flavor. My insight is that I think the sauce was way too orangey, so that flavor overpowered everything else. Baked Oysters: 4/10 - Tasted like breadcrumbs. That's about it. Eggplant Dip: 9/10 - The dip was soft soft and fluffy and garlicky. It came with a bunch of crisp vegetables to dip into it and you should absolutely also get the bread, as the pita is so soft and warm. Pesto Bucatini: 8/10 - Small portion, but I love the texture of the thick bucatini noodles with the roughly milled pesto. Yummy, but it was a bit one dimensional. Definitely add some protein here if you can. Spaghetti squash with salmon: 7.5/10 - The spaghetti squash itself was pretty average, nothing too crazy about the flavor. Wish there was a sauce on it. The salmon, however, was well cooked and had a nice fishy savoriness to it. Lamb loin chop: 9/10 - Got this cooked medium rare and I loved the red juicy center. The lamb had a slight fattiness to it but nothing crazy, and I LOVED how well it paired with the puree underneath. read more

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this restaurant has an upscale feel to it without feeling overly stuffy which I love. The staff was incredibly helpful during our meal and gave us great recommendations. We started off with the whipped feta which was light and airy with a touch of sweetness. it came with vegetables and pita which were great, but we definitely did not have enough for the amount of feta we had. Thankfully, the waiter was kind enough to bring us more pita when we asked for it. For my dinner, I had the morrocan chicken. this was beautifully presented with chicken drizzled in sauce and a stew placed inside a bird's nest. The crispiness of the bird's nest paired well with the velvety nature of the stew. However, I felt like the chicken itself was missing something that I couldn't quite put my finger on and the portion size was rather small. nevertheless, it was overall an enjoyable meal and I would consider coming back to try more of their menu. read more

Santo - morrocan chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I visited Santos for a birthday dinner and I was amazed. Everything was delicious. With a group of 8 women we had many shareable plates and each got an entrée for dinner and of course desserts! The staff was so nice and polite with our party and was able to separate our check with no fuss. They also help us out with the parking situation - there is a self-parking lot under the building but the QR code to pay was not working so they had to manually call the company to validate our license plate so we don't get charged. The shareable plates consisted of feta dip, chick pea fries, hummus, beets, focaccia. The main dishes that us girls got was: pesto bucatini (add chicken) and the steak frites. For drinks I orders the Olio - an olive oil gin, line, egg white - SO GOOD! would come back for this at their happy hour! Top desserts were the chocolate Creme Brulee and the chcolate gelato Overall this restaurant is now on my suggestion list to all my friends and come to fin out they are sister restaurants to Lola in Sylvian Park and Epice in 12 south - (love Lola and I still have yet tried Epice). read more

Stopped in for lunch and was warmly welcome into this beautiful interiorly designed space. It was not crowded at all, in fact, we were the only people being served at one point. Service was excellent and they have well attentive good customer service. Started off with the baked oysters which were delicious and then got the salata verde with chicken. It was not only well presented but tasted delicious as well. The chicken was well seasoned and not dry. Definitely try the parmesan fries- they are delicious! A solid spot for lunch or dinner if you are in the Green Hills area! read more

Great food, elegantly done. Brette knows the menu and recommends based on your tastes. read more

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Just visited Santo and wasn't really impressed. Ordered the half chicken and it was flavorless and undercooked. Maybe it was just a bad day for the kitchen. read more

We did not have reservations, but were able to sit at the bar since there was just two. Service was wonderful and the bartender made great suggestions for food and mocktails. Food was great and we look forward to going back! read more

The BEST chocolate crème brûlée ever! I don't even like chocolate but this divine dessert is worth a visit. The truffle fries were also a gemstone. I so appreciate all of his restaurants, but Santo is a hidden prize in the Greenhills dining choices. If nothing come for the fries and the brûlée. You will NOT be disappointed! read more

Ambiance is perfect for a date night or a business meal. Great food. Best espresso martini I've had yet in Nashville. Server went above and beyond with all our special requests. Love the lighting and the modern/industrial design elements. I've heard the brunch is amazing but I've not tried that yet. I loved their salad and French fries option...brilliant! read more

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Came here after failing to get into the Bluebird on a Monday night. Great food and service was an excellent consolation. It was pretty dark inside, but I was able to read with my book under the table sconce. Green salad was perfection: fresh veggies, lightly dressed, balanced textures. Lamb chops were rare and tender surrounded by a creamy potato and lemon puree. read more

Santo - Lamb chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Expensive but delicious. Definitely a higher end restaurant, but if you're willing and able to pay for the dishes you will have a fantastic experience. We had the roasted beets, asparagus, and spanish brussel sprouts and each one was so yummy I could've eaten a main dish of the roasted beets. I had the Bucatini pasta and it may have been one of the best pastas I have ever had. My only note was that the paloma was salty since the ice from the rum fell into the bottom of the glass but the waitress was quick to have it remade but I did not feel guilted for bringing it to her attention. We would absolutely go back on a special occasion or date night! read more

Service was amazing! We were able to get a reservation and the ambiance is very chill yet intimate. Good for a girls night out, date night, or dinner parties! The bucatini is DELISH!!! Ate it too fast to get a picture, but got it with the chicken and i will be going back for that!! read more

Santo - Whipped Feta - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I visited Santo for lunch on Saturday with a couple of friends (they don't have a brunch menu, just lunch and dinner). This review is a bit of a bummer to write, because while the food was great overall, everything else about our experience was not great. Let's get the food out of the way. We shared four dishes from their lunch menu: tuna carpaccio (with radicchio, basil, puffed quinoa, and pomegranate), white bean hummus (with crispy chickpeas, za'atar, and grilled naan), kale tabbouleh salad (with cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and lemon dressing), and the lamb flatbread (with grilled lamb sirloin, yogurt, cucumber, sumac, onions, and fries). I thought everything was great. The tuna carpaccio was a highlight! But there wasn't anything I didn't like (rare for me)! Now for the less positive. Santo has the distinction of being one of the few restaurants in Nashville with a dress code for dinner. Their website is a little vague about what exactly that dress code is; they also have a sign outside at the front door of the restaurant explaining that they have a dress code. I think the dress code might come as a surprise to people, since so few restaurants in Nashville have a dress code. I personally know someone who was turned away from their reservation because someone in their party wasn't dressed according to the dress code. I don't love the idea of a dress code at all. The inside of the restaurant is also kind of stupid fancy? Like way over the top (really high ceilings, a weird table built into this window nook that sticks out of the restaurant - hard to explain, lots of very expensive looking materials). I guess there's nothing wrong with such a fancy place in and of itself. But when we were there for lunch, we were ALONE in the restaurant except for one couple that was eating when we arrived but finished before us (leaving us the only people in the restaurant). It felt very strange to be in such a fancy and empty restaurant. I also wasn't sure if the dress code applied to lunch as well as to dinner (now having been, I'll say that it's so fancy looking inside I personally wouldn't be comfortable being too casually dressed whether or not they have a dress code for lunch), so I called about an hour before our 12:30 reservation. No one answered either time I called. Our service was a little all over the place, too - especially since it's not as if they were busy. My friend ordered a drink that never came. Our waiter didn't ask if we were ready to order our food until we had sat there for a long time (in fact, I think we told him we were ready to order, because we felt like we'd been there for a while). The restaurant is still new. I get that. But there are a lot of great restaurants in Nashville that have great food but don't feel as stuffy or formal or strange. I personally love Epice and think it manages a much homier, warm vibe than Santo. It's a shame, because I think the food was really very good. But I wasn't comfortable at Santo. I don't think any of the three of us have any plans to return. Three stars only because I have no complaints about any of the food! read more

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I love the atmosphere, the service was amazing, this food was delicious... Beautiful and quiet, and I would totally recommend it read more

Santo - Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Honestly a hidden gem. Great coastal Italian with great service and very present owners. It's hard to knock them for much. The location could be better... that's my biggest complaint, and it's a tiny one. Great food, great drinks, better people and service. If you live in the area you owe it to yourself to try it. Pricing is reasonable for almost any budget. read more

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I'd almost forgotten what it is to have true gold star service at a Nashville restaurant, let alone for lunch. Thank you, Santo for answering all of our questions, letting us take our time so we didn't feel rushed, so we could thoroughly enjoy a noteworthy meal. We started with some champagne, then the white bean hummus and the Mediterranean chicken. Trifecta. The decor is almost austere, but not too cold. More like chic. They have only been open a few months but I think they have already found a groove. They will soon be setting up umbrellas for the patio. Will be a perfect spot as the temperatures back off. They do have a slight dress code, so don't come here from the lake. "Smart Casual." The only draw back is that it is not straight forward on how to get to the front door. You have to walk past True Food, to the sidewalk facing Hillsboro. Then go up the steps. read more

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I think people are sleeping on this place. It's easy to get into, classy but laidback. Welcoming with a great happy hour. Outdoor space is lovely but inside is just as beautiful. The interior feels big city, but the staff is small-town kind. read more

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Service was excellent, 5 stars for sure. Ambiance is cute in a good location. Food was okay, good flavors but nothing that left me amazed. Though their garlic fries are pretty incredible. Ill go back for those and the service read more

I met one of my best friends here for dinner. She lives in Nashville and always knows the best places to eat. I recommend getting reservations for this place. We were lucky that we got them a couple of days before we wanted to visit it. They do have a bar with five stools so if you don't mind eating there you might not need reservations. Santo was well designed in a modern minimalist style. Gorgeous furniture and clean lines. Service is impeccable. Attentive but not always there. Know that their menu changes with y'all what is available at farms so what I explain that makes you moth water might not be on the menu but something as delectable will be in its place. I began my evening with the Bubble Blush cocktail. It was a smooth tasty drink. It is my favorite color and has bubbly so I knew I would love it. I did. So did my friend who joined me and she isn't someone who usually likes lemon in her drinks but she loved this one. We began our meal with the mussels and fennel. It was a good size for a starter. My friend got the Panisse (chickpea fries) and they were solid. I didn't think I would like them as much as I did. We shared the delectable Bibb salad. Do yourself a favor and don't share it! We split the scallops with butternut squash topped with bacon. Know that this is an item that is not normally on the menu so you might not be able to have it. The scallops were gigantic and seared perfectly. They easily were separated with a fork and melted in your mouth. The roasted veggies complimented the scallops perfectly. We weren't going to have dessert but they had a chocolate gelato and we couldn't resist. Who has ever had a chocolate gelato? Not us. We were so delighted we indulged in dessert. The chocolate gelato was perfection. It was the cherry on top of an already lovely experience at Santo. read more

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Great spot for upscale-yet-laidback outdoor dining. I went with two friends and we had a wonderful night out. I appreciated that the menu was relatively focused with just a handful of options. We really enjoyed the whipped feta, fingerling potatoes, and kale tabbouleh starters. Our main courses (lobster bucatini, lavender chicken, and duck confit) were also tasty and came in generous portions. We shared the chocolate cake, which was perfect to share. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Would definitely come back. read more

Nice and relaxing atmosphere. Great service! Ordered the whipped feta appetizer (so good) and the Lebanese beef kabobs for my main. Yummy and comes w/ salad, grilled veggies, polenta fries. Oh and couldn't pass up the goat cheesecake. Not sweet but very creamy and easy to enjoy! read more

Santo - Lebanese beef kebabs...full of flavor! - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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we had a spectacular experience - the food was great, ambience lovely, but a particular stand out was the service. Brette was helpful, knowledgeable, kind, funny and patient with our very slow pace. She made great suggestions to suit our particular tastes and needs. if I owned a restaurant I would be trying to steal her away. We will request her at all future visits. read more

Santo is amazing. From the vibe, to the food, to the incredibly friendly staff is paired for a great Friday night dinner. We had been wanting to check this place out for awhile and it didn't disappoint. We started with a round of cocktails, the mezcal one was awesome. Would recommend the whipped feta any day of the week and all of our entrees were incredibly tasty. I was the biggest of the branzino and the steak was cooked perfectly and the lobster bucatini was awesome. Do not skip on the desert. Also, our waitress was the friendliest human being ever! read more

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Mixed feelings. Food was fine but I thought small portions. Had bucatini and Moroccan chicken. Bucatini was easily better. Moroccan chicken was different flavor for sure. It wasn't bad but we decided it was not so exceptional that it would drive me to go back. read more

Santo is one of our new favorite Nashville places. The care and attention to detail was over the top. The flavors, presentation, and service were exemplary. My only complaint was parking. I sat in the valet line for about 10 minutes and no one showed up. I self parked in the Veritas building at no cost. read more

Epic service, the best staff and food to die for! I would recommend this any day. The wiped feta for starters and then the kabob!!! read more

Santo - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The lamb burger was a very large patty that was high quality. The challenges were when the food was served the lettuce was already welting on the burger -to go order due to COVID19 closure) and the box had condensation in it- this was about 5 minutes after picking it up and having it brought to my car immediately after it was completed. Compared to other take out order experiences during this was the least enjoyable. The burger took about 40mins as well when 25 was quoted. read more

Santo - Lamb Burger (to go for COVID-19 closures) - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Heiede (forgive me if I misspell) is so attentive and makes the best drinks. She definitely deserves a raise, thank you! Food is amazing too read more

Santo is absolutely fantastic. We had a fried eggplant dish and the bowl of mussels as an appetizer. I had the salmon for my meal. All were absolutely delicious. My wife also particularly enjoyed the espresso martini, and would highly recommend it! Overall, a wonderful experience and I will be going back. read more

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This review is in the owner and service. I have yet to eat there..... but... My friends were celebrating their Three Year anniversary. I knew they were going to Santo. I called the owner to take care of them and bill me. Their feedback was phenomenal. They were treated like royalty and stayed the cuisine was unique and delicious. They really showed up and showed out for this couple and I am appreciative. Will be in to see you soon' read more

I liked the restaurant and the food. But I will never go back again because of their bizarre decision to charge an extra $2 for a half a piece of pita bread to accompany an appetizer. I like sardines. So I ordered the sardine appetizer which is a tin of sardines with pita. It is $18. They brought half a piece of pita for an entire tin of sardines. So I asked for more pita because it was insufficient. They brought another half piece of pita bread. When I got the bill, I saw they charged me an extra $2, on top of the $18. Just bizarre. read more

Santo - Extra charge. - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Was looking for a last minute reservation for my 32nd Birthday dinner for myself and 4 friends. Made a reservation for 8pm at 4pm, which I thought was a little risky. I've had bad experiences before making last minute reservations where we wind up being kind of pushed to the side by service. We arrived promptly at 8pm, it was very crowded. It was cold outside and there was not a lot standing room in the front of the restaurant. We wound up waiting for our table for about 30 minutes. I was very patient, being cognizant of the last minute reservation, the host was exceptional and comped a few glasses of wine while we waited. When we were finally seated we were rewarded with 3 free appetizers for our patience. Beef Tartar served on top of bone marrow with salt and vinegar chips, whipped feta, and a delightful kale salad (and I usually despise kale). All were delightful. I ordered the Lamb Shank with an Old Fashioned, brilliant pairing. The service was superb and the food was perfect. All in all it was phenomenal birthday dinner and I would recommend it to any of my friends. Thank you to Santo for providing such a great experience! read more

Santo: a holy totem to bring healing or good fortune to it's holder... or a quiet, semi-intimate night out? It's worth more than one visit. The place itself may seem more of an enigma. Is it operating as designed or as influenced by these pandemic times? Your mileage is sure to vary as is that of others in your party. Parking and signage create an unfortunate and confusing mess. Valet if you can (assuming you can 1) find the valet stand, and 2) the valet is there.) For this first visit, the patio was full, the lone bartender was unable to keep up, and the inside tables were mostly empty and intimate. Staff are still ramping up to adequate levels, but also seem trained to preserve the intimate vibe.  The kitchen is also slower than expected (might be sharing space with True Food Kitchen, next-door?) and seems bent on the current convection oven (a.k.a. air fryer) craze. A tell-tale, dehydrated crackle tainted every bite that was too thin like the last inch or two of octopus tentacles and thinner portions of branzino (the thicker bites were delightful.) The menu is brief, so the kitchen can focus. The whipped feta, arancini, octopus, lavender chicken, and baked oysters were pleasant. Thumbs went down on the lamb sticks (bland as paste) and the rutabaga (over-salted and under-everythinged else.) For dessert, the Financier won the prize, but it's a very cherry creation. Tastebuds looking for strawberry will be disappointed by that freeze-dried, crushed, and sparsely dusted visual topping. read more

I love this place! Food is so good and service is impeccable! Ordered the kebab and it was so tender and flavorful! Highly recommend!