Between the bar and the kitchen, I couldn't tell you which is better! Their cocktails (and the mocktail) are balanced and flavorful, beef tartare was fantastic, and the bucatini was thoroughly impressive. Lindsey took great care of us, couldn't have been better! read more

Great food & service! The patio was great, not crowded and refreshing! We will definitely be back

We went here for a dinner twice and planning to come back again. Delicious dinner with a creative menu, nice interior design, attentive staff. read more

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Excellent. Will be back! Mussels and whipped feta are a must! Waitress and owner were very friendly. read more

Santo - Entrance - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We were over at the mall doing some Christmas shopping and thought we would pop in for a quick dinner. A little hard to locate the entrance, but once we made it inside we were quickly seated at the bar. As others mention, there is a dress code. It was fancier than anticipated so we were slightly underdressed. No worries, my husband took his hat off and we felt comfortable enough. Our bartender Josh was awesome! Super nice and gave us recommendations and great service. Now... let's talk about how freaking AH-MAZING the food was!! We loved it. Everything was expertly spiced and all ingredients worked in perfect harmony on the plate. If that sounds over zealous IDGAF because it was so good haha!! The hummus was one of the best around, however it didn't come with enough naan to eat it with. Not an issue, Josh quickly got me more. Our dinner entrees had perfectly cooked seafood and we licked our plates clean. I would definitely come back to this restaurant again. read more

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Great atmosphere, and a wonderful cocktail menu. We had the roasted eggplant, garlic fries, beets, flatbread of the day as shared appetizers. All small dishes but worked well for a table of 6. Entrees that were ordered were Branzino, Pesto Bucatini with shrimp or chicken, and the Moroccan Chicken. Everyone cleaned their plates. I had the orange wine, can't for the life of me remember the name but it began with a B and it was delicious!! We will go back for sure. read more

I was looking forward to eating at Santo based on my experience at Epice, which has always been fantastic. We had the Greek salad which was ok. The Garlic fries were very good. The lamb shank with polenta was mediocre. The polenta was undercooked with a crunchy undercooked texture instead of a creamy texture. The lamb was extremely overcooked and dry. It shouldn't be that difficult to cook Polenta correctly. Very disappointing! read more

The interior is lovely and we were greeted with enthusiasm. They showed us a table right in front of the front door . It was rainy and cold evening. I asked to have another table and was shown a table next to the bar while all other guest were seated in the back for warmth. I have never felt so unwelcome and unappreciated in a restaurant. Waffle House is more appreciative. Lots of wait staff all standing around the bar, who BTW should follow the stated dress code and learn how to serve and pour. Reaching across the table in front of a guest is huge no no. Missed the mark, short on flavor. The lemon raspberry custard dessert seemed to be made a few days ago and the top layer was rubber. We were not asked if if we would like coffee, not asked to check our coats. Check for 3 no drinks, $200 Could it have been that we did not order cocktails or wine that caused this unpleasant experience? read more

We had lunch there today. Limited menu. I had the shrimp entrée. The sauce the medium size shrimp were prepared in was good. It came with potatoes and asparagus. Small portions. My wife had the Bibb salad with shrimp. She agreed the shrimp had a good taste. $50 for two lunch entrées and two iced teas seemed a bit excessive. It certainly wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. Nothing that would inspire us to return. Service was attentive. read more

this meal was very delicious! fresh and fun. the service was great. the paloma was great and so was the orange wine.

I go to Santo once a week for dinner. New fall menu today which looked great. After warming up with the beets (you can never go wrong with that appetizer), I selected the rib eye which was absolutely amazing. One of the best steaks I've had in a long time. Service is always top notch. Highly recommend. read more

We are huge fans of their other restaurant, Epice, and have been waiting anxiously for Santo to open. We were not disappointed!! There were 6 of us so we tried a lot of menu choices, 4 different appetizers, loved them all, especially the tuna tartare and the lamb sausage. I had the steak and marrow for my entrée and also tried someone's duck cassoulet and thought both were great. We enjoyed two excellent French wine recommendations, a red and a white. The only thing I wouldn't rave about was the raspberry financier dessert, the pastry was dry, and there just really wasn't anything about it to get me to order it again. We will absolutely be back to Santo again in the future. read more

Amazing place! Great food and excellent wine list. There's plenty on their menu and I think for those people who were maybe looking for the Golden Corral?? I think they should keep eating there or maybe Shoney's , this place is definitely not for them. read more

My wife ordered the Lamb smash burger. I am not a fan of lamb typically but I would absolutely order. She said best lamb she has had. Short rib Benedict for me & they nailed it. I was not going to order because I do not care for English muffin however Garon did a splendid job of explaining the pastry. I would say it's a mix of a pancake/light biscuit. Egg on top was cooked to perfection. The ambience was a bit of a New York warm feel. Great service, great food, well spun cocktails & smooth sound system with upbeat tunes sets the mood. read more

Excellent food, great service and ambiance. Great gem in Green Hills! Will definitely ho back

Service was excellent and the outside area was very nice to sit and eat. It felt clean and the food was good. Nothing extraordinary but a good night out for some interesting food. read more

One of Nashville's best kept secrets. Ivy did a terrific job taking care of us. The food was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Definitely reccomend trying this spot - the food was exceptional - we had the whipped feta, oysters, tabouli, Caesar, lamb neck and the duck. Wait staff were extremely attentive and knowledgeable. A little hard to find, but only because we were not familiar with the location (door faces Hillsboro Rd). read more

Went for Friday brunch and literally everything from the Paloma to the quiche, the fries (obviously) to the chicken flatbread, was DELICIOUS. The whole fam was happy. The interior and freshness of the food reminded me of some of my favorite Bay Area spots. Highly recommend! I'll definitely be back...next up: dinner read more

I love, love, love Santo! Our first time and boy was it amazing. Started on outdoor terrace with friends with a wonderful Spanish wine recommended by our server and yummy whipped feta appetizer. Dined inside in the calm interior and toured small plates. All amazing! Three deserts shared that topped of an evening to be remembered. We hate driving out to green hills but we will as long as it is to go to Santo! read more

Everything here is amazing! We had the whipped feta and olives, mussels, the grilled romaine salad all of which was fresh and flavorful. Rob was our waiter, he was helpful and attentive. The bartend is Caleb and wow can he make a cocktail! His French 75 is unrivaled in Nashville. The "cherry on top" is the free parking (as locals we know that is nearly impossible to get)! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My favorite place in Nashville! Attentive service, excellent food, dynamite wine list. Give credit where due: places like Santo are elevating Green Hills beyond tried and true chains to a destination for high-end, elegant dining. Not to be missed: socca frites, lamb tartare and chicken bisteya. We adore checking out the specialty pours of wine, and if sitting at the bar you are sure to be delighted by the extensive knowledge of your bartender. Shoutout to our faves Josh and Doss for serious, sophisticated service with a smile. Get yourself to the stylish, chic Santo!!! read more

Brunch was amazing. We got the whipped feta to start- DROOL. For entrees we got the short rib Benedict, lamb burger, steak and frites , and fries and Caesar for the table. It was all delicious but everyone was definitely jealous of my Benedict! The brunch 2-4-1 drinks were great as well- super clean tasting cocktails. Love that the tourist haven't invaded here yet and you can enjoy a fun brunch with friends. Service staff was all super nice as well. Can't wait to come back. read more

Santo - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

A quaint restaurant located on busy Hillsboro. We loved the unique dishes served at Santo. Their small menu allows for each dish to be executed perfect with delicious flavors. We started with the house-made bread. My husband and I each had sa read more

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Everything we had was amazing! Those carrots are truly to die for. We also have the steak and potatoes. Loved it all!

I received an email yesterday, Nov 3, from Santo advertising the restaurants happy hour 4/6pm. I was excited to see this since it was a beautiful sunny day and it would be nice to sit on Santo patio. We drove into Green Hills around 4:30 and walked up to the front of santo restaurant. It was completely closed. No one was there! Why would they send out a notice of new happy hour when they arent even open???? I will not go back! read more

My roommate and I are both nurses and we were notified of a special for healthcare workers during the quarantine! Santo was one of the restaurants participating in this and we just had the BEST meal (steak & frites 10/10 recommend). The staff was so gracious and kind and it just made us feel so appreciated! Thank you so much Santo! read more

Disappointed. There is no information or wording on dress code and I was turned away. I hope it wasn't racial discrimination from customers complaining about me to staff. There is no information provided on their Google listing, Facebook Page, nor Yelp page that specifically states there is a dress code. I almost want to feel discriminated against (which wouldn't be the first time in Green Hills). I am not jumping to that conclusion. But if management would like to clarify please do, because I was really looking forward to eating Mediterranean tonight. read more

My husband and I went to Santo thinking this might be a nice place in the heart of Greenhills. Disappointed however in the food. My husband's fish was very small with a very high price. The sauce that came with the halibut had no taste. Everything was alla cart and the side dishes were a joke. Staff not very friendly. It had a cold feel to the place. We won't be back read more

A group of us went on opening night this past week. It's a pretty small space inside with maybe 6 or so seats at the bar. We ordered the white bean appetizer as well as the bread appetizer. Both were just ok. The white bean came with two very small pieces of pita, which was not nearly enough. I had the Moroccan chicken main dish which was pretty good. Overall it was average for Nashville, with the Nashville prices ($26-34 for entree). They are trying a little too hard and maybe cause it's Green Hills but all the servers dress in black and there is a dress code (smart casual) for the restaurant. I probably won't go back. read more

Such a great new restaurant for Green Hills! Incredible service and food. I had the brazino which was delicious. Really enjoyed the mussels as well, definitely try these! Our server suggested a wine that went perfectly with my entree. Overall, excellent food and a very cool, sexy vibe. I'll be adding Santo to my regular rotation for sure!! read more

Everything was perfection from decor to dessert. Started with the Snackerac cocktail which is a real treat. Then we had some shared apps (bread and spread, tuna carpaccio and lamb tartare) which were all 100% and maybe the best parts of the meal (hard to say cause the entrees were top notch). The salads were good for salads. The main courses were so good. On our servers recommendation we had the chicken and the crab galette. The chicken was the clear winner here which is no shade to the crab which was very good. For dessert get the goat cheese situation as it's one of the best desserts I've had in a long time! read more

Incredible dining experience in the heart of Green Hills. We started out with some incredible apps, including the tuna carpaccio,murguez, and the lamb tartare. We then feasted on the branzino, steak/marrow, and the morrocan chicken. From beginning to end, we were amazed by the level of flavors in each dish. We couldn't have been more impressed with the meal as a whole. I will definitely be coming back for seconds. read more

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Beautiful restaurant and good food. I have been there for a late dinner a few times and their owners are very inappropriate and seem like they're more interested and mingling with women and getting drunk then running their business. read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here! The half chicken was enough to share and was delicious. I'd recommend the carrots as a side and beets as a small plate. The wine selection is good too. read more

Hmm. Struggling with this one. I love Epice, but I feel this has an even more limited menu. I just did not like the hummus at all. Skip it. The crab galette was ok, but it almost tasted like a turkey burger. Weird, but the texture was a lot like a turkey burger with egg mixed in. Not a true galette. It was tasty, but I wouldn't order again. Wish I had the shaved veggie salad, that looked inviting and fresh. The bartender was nice and informative. I did enjoy my drink, but I was nervous even going after reading the dress code. My husband changed into pants in the parking lot. When it's 100 degrees in Nashville, it's hard to be dressy casual. However, one guy had shorts on. I also read no flip flops. I had flip flops. Granted nice designer ones and a long dress, but there is so much gray area. It did have a dressier vibe, but no more than Char. Very small and minimalist design. Would go back, but proceed with caution. read more

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Santo has been open for three weeks. Wow, what a great meal (and great wine pairings). We were surprised to find the restaurant in Green Hills. Great staff, too. read more

I'm so glad to see the dining options exploding in the Green Hills area. Santo has that small restaurant New York feel that so many diners in the area have been yearning for. The menu is seasonal, so my recommendations may not be available when you dine there. The standouts were the Lamb Tartare, the Hangar Steak, and the Scallops. So good! Arguably the best service in Nashville next to Midtown Cafe (a place I think sets the standard for service in Nashville or anywhere). The wine list is Old World heavy, which I love. If you're a foodie who appreciates fine wine, gourmet food, and great service (and you're okay to pay for it), this is your place. read more

We had the whipped feta, the olives, grilled romaine, Lebanese kabobs, and lamb chops. Everything was delicious! The dry rub on the chops was divine, and the accompanying cous cous was mind-blowing; bright, sweet, salty, citrusy, warm, crunchy - so much happening but it all came together so well. Thank you, Santo, for such a fulfilling meal. I will be back. read more

Wonderful place great food wide menu a must if your in green hills :) :) one of the best please give santo a chance