Great ambience and view, along with terrific food! There were four of us in the group and we all agreed this is a hidden gem! We started with a bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer that was amazing - great flavor, large shrimp and the sauce was perfection. For dinner, three got the chicken piccata - hands down the best I've ever tasted. The chicken was delicious and that sauce I'll be thinking about for a while. It was served with a large serving of asparagus that was also cooked well. The other dish we had was the shrimp scampi, which was also good but nothing could compare to that piccata. Finished with the limoncello cake and went home happy. read more

It was a large party of 24. Service was great, but can't say that about the food . Most of the parties food was cold. I ordered steak and it was cold , no seasoning and asparagus was undercooked, Never seen such huge and tasteless asparagus. Will not recommend. read more

We went with a large group (18ppl, including kids) due to location. We arrived at 5:30 and were immediately seated. This review is based on my family's experience as a small group of 3 within a larger group. I ordered a glass of wine and the panzanella. My panzanella came out with only cucumber and onion and a tiny bit of tomato. There was no fresh basil or home made croutons. I did ask and our server brought be a small ramekin of dry croutons and basil leaves to complete my salad. My husband ordered the chicken Caesar salad. It was ok, but nothing exciting. Certainly not worth $18. My son had the kids baked rigatoni which was very good. The meat sauce was delicious. The best part of the meal was the bread an this amazing homemade pesto. It was very garlicky and so very good. read more

Trattoria Di Cat - Menu2 - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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Came to Shelby's Trio for the first time and tried out all 3 floors. Trattoria Di Cat had classy restaurant vibes. We got appetizers and drinks and liked it all. Tried the shrimp and lobster dip and the bruschetta - the bruschetta was definitely our favorite 10/10 recommend. Service was great as well. read more

Trattoria Di Cat - Brushetta Shrimp and Lobster Dip Sonoroso sweet red wine and Cabernet Sauvignon - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Service was good. However, the food seemed overpriced for what we were getting. When we got there we ordered drinks first. I got one of the martinis and it tasted like cough syrup. I ordered the shrimp scampi and was very watery. The risotto was crunchy and the Brussels sprouts were not thoroughly cooked. Would not go back. read more

The food service and ambiance was perfect. My waitress was so sweet. I wish I could remember her name but all the staff was just as nice Food was awesome read more

Beautiful building, views, and great service, but wow that was the most blandest pasta I have ever had. For whatever reason it was super watery. Definitely not authentic. Luckily it's not outrageous priced, but would rather of gone to Olive Garden. I really wanted to love it. read more

Trattoria Di Cat - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

A great find while visiting Clarksville!! You need to try this place. Atmosphere, service and food were all fantastic. Prices are so reasonable they could charge double and I would come back. Started with shrimp and lobster dip rich with cheese. Entrees were Frutti de Mare, Chicken Carbonara and the best Chicken Marsala I've ever had. Much better than our go to Italian restaurant at home. Credit to our server Grayson. read more

Trattoria Di Cat - Great wine list - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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The only italian place in Clarksville my scratch-made pasta and pizza eating Sicilian boyfriend will pay to eat lol. Amazing drinks too!! New male bartender was very personable. Overall good service. Really glad we tried it on a whim and weren't scared off by bad reviews. read more

Trattoria Di Cat - Chocoexpress + House made Sangria - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

I tried to be less critical, realizing this is a new and upcoming restaurant in the area. I love the concept, and I believe it has great potential... however, they certainly have some kinks to be worked out. The food was just "OK". Perhaps it was just the dish I ordered. I ordered the chicken carbonara... the peas clearly had been frozen. Not fresh. and the dish itself, just wasn't very tasty; it lacked enough seasoning. Also, upon leaving the restaurant and driving out of the parking lot... we noticed a group of employees standing aside smoking cigarettes. While this isn't huge in and of itself... I expect to see something like that at McDonald's... but not at a "fine dining restaurant". Hopefully they will get things moving along better soon, and perhaps they may eventually have more than 40% capacity. read more

Classy looking - very nice. Good service. My meal was remarkably bland but my glass of Pinot Grigio was good.

Outstanding atmosphere very romantic. Food was fantastic. We will be going back again for dinner ! We can wait to try the brunch the menu looked amazing read more

Trattoria Di Cat - Chicken carbonara - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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Before making a reservation, I checked Yelp. We almost didn't book a reservation because the reviews weren't that great, however, we decided to give it a try regardless. We're glad we took a chance, because it exceeded expectations. Our server, Sara, was awesome. She was very communicative about wait times, checked on us regularly, and gave good menu recommendations. There was an underwhelming amount of photos of both the restaurant and the food on Yelp, so I made sure to take plenty of pictures. Personally, I like to view pictures dishes in order to narrow in on a selection... so I am paying it forward. ;) The ambiance is upscale and gives off Nashville vibes. There were fresh cut roses on each table. It is a nice addition to Clarksville (which has wayyyyy too many chain restaurants). Things I noticed as I looked around... While reading the Yelp reviews, I noticed some of the previous reviewers spoke negatively of the restaurant for not having things like, an after dinner espresso and/or coffee. I can tell that management listened... because they HAVE an espresso machine that is proudly on display at the bar. Likewise, another reviewer gave them a harsh review for not having cannolis on the desert menu... and low and behold there is NOW cannoli on the desert menu. Personally, this shows signs of a business that is listening to its patrons feedback and making the necessary changes to improve the experience. Also, as a side note, I also noticed that they have a fantastic round, large party booth; this is a pro for anyone looking for a upscale option for a sizable party. Overall, the combination of flavors in the appetizer called conchiglioni ripieni al forno (stuffed shells) was good, however, I felt as thought the inner shrimp sausage filling could have been warmer. If it were warmer on the inside I would have thought it was on point. The bistecca alla fiorentina (T-bone steak) was perfectly medium rare. If you like garlic, you'll love the crispy garlic baby red potatoes (both my husband and I love them). They were buttery and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. This paired well with the Pinot Nior which was flavorful and smooth. My husband had the pollo alla parmigiana, it was your standard chicken parmigiana fair but with fresh a twist (topped with fresh tomato salsa). The side of spaghetti garlic butter pasta was very flavorful with fresh graded Parmesan cheese. Again, we like garlic so this was appealing to us. We really considered a desert but we're a bit too full (given that we got and appetizer), but next time we will be trying one! There were many options. The restaurant had its own parking lot but it seems to get full quickly. Additionally, there is a charge for parking. This was a con but not an atypical frustration for downtown Clarksville. I'm hoping parking will get a bit better on this front once the new parks garage is finished. read more

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We had a reservation for 6:30 on Saturday and were promptly seated at a booth as requested. The atmosphere was nice. The restaurant was clean and elegant. We loved our server who was prompt and accommodating throughout the meal. However, we were very disappointed when the food arrived. My husband ordered the chicken carbonara. It was bland and definitely needed more seasoning. I ordered the fettuccini alfredo. While it had more flavor than the carbonara, it was dry. We were concerned about the chicken in both dishes because it was pale. The menu said "golden brown" chicken, but it missed the mark. It also lacked seasoning. Overall, we wanted to love this place, and the atmosphere was so nice, but the food did not match. We were definitely underwhelmed. read more

Was looking for a local spot for a valentines dinner and Shelby's Trio did not disappoint! Joe (I'm assuming the manager) came to our table personally to greet us and was so lovely; he even shared him and his wife's story of their dream resturant. Definitely recommend and will be back!! read more

Lost my reservation and then was offered to let me wait an hour for a table. This place can see itself out of business.

Le sigh. I had such high hopes. The interior and the ambiance are gorgeous. The food, eh? EVERYTHING was soooo bland. And then, the audacity to not have salt shakers on the table. Two stars because 1) my limoncello mojito was yummy 2) the pesto was tasty despite the cold bread. read more

Had high hopes for this place.... But for only being two couples in the restaurant our main entrees came out cold, the appetizer was great we had the shrimp and lobster dip, the side salad was good , I had the Caesar salad the dressing was over powering with anchovies. Just overall not a great experience we were looking for. read more

Sunday 5pm RSVP It was dead. 3 other couples for the last hour. I felt like we were in a library. Everyone talking softly. Music playing like Frank Sinatra themes. JACIE was our server! She was amazing! She went above and beyond to make my B-Day special! It was just me & my man. We've never been to this restaurant before. We parked directly across from the Shelby's Trio. Walked in & took the 2nd floor elevator. We were greeted by the hostess & other servers. There was a rose on each table. The booth & chairs are cushioned. They have wine list menu, app/entree menu, & dessert menu! I got the spaghetti bolognese. It was good! Bread is soft! The appetizer - Stuffed Shells were great! Like fried food! I got the 2nd cocktail on the list. La something. It wasn't bad! My man ordered the Walker mule & didn't taste much alcohol compared to mine. He finished that one faster than usual. We got a huge cheesecake slice with drizzled strawberry sauce. Order extra if you get that'. Otherwise it's really basic. The chocolate with whip cream baileys & espresso was amazing! My man isn't a chocolate fan & thought it was great! Server boxed my food! Highly recommend going at least once for dinner! They do run out of some things like Tortellini but it is a Sunday. So they just stock up on Mondays or Tuesdays. The bathrooms were clean! So clean that the seat was up & I almost fell in. I'm not use to a Sunday night toilet being cleaned up. They have the option to air dry or use paper towels. They have a basket next to the toilets but for sanitary reasons, I think they need something with a cover. We ain't at home & I don't want to see it. lol read more

Food was pretty good. I had the chicken Parmesan. Beware there are onions and carrots in the noodles. May be an authentic thing. It didn't bother me, but someone in my party didn't care for them. They still have some kinks to work out with the service. My salad came at the same time as my food. Bread came way after my entree. I asked for extra sauce, got a shot glass of sauce (if that much). Drinks took a long time. Food wasn't hot but was lukewarm. Not cold enough for me to send back though. Overall I enjoyed my experience. Loved the ambiance and our waiter was very nice. read more

Delicious food, good service and pretty view of Clarksville! It was not crowded which made it seem as if we were very well attended to!

Food was average. Very bland with little flavor. The restaurant is very nice and they have done a good job with spreading the table. This allows for conversation to carried easily without distractions in the room. One of the downfalls is the reservation process and customer service. For a fully booked half empty restaurant that serves pasta we waited over an hour for 2 couples that ordered simple dishes. read more

Trattoria Di Cat , Clarksville TN. Steak Florentine! Didn't have high hopes, but it certainly past expectations!! Food and service were great! Wine needs work! Atmosphere needs work. Decore is nice, but needs ability to isolate groups and better sound/ music for a " higher end" restaurant. In all, we enjoyed the evening. read more

Wonderful dining experience . First rate. Only negative: the bread was disappointing.

Absolutely the worst service I've ever had in a restaurant. We walked in & were asked if we had reservations & we told the hostess we did not, we had checked the website & reservations had been cut off but it said no wait come on on, she told us we could try 1 of the other 2 restaurants on the 2 upper floors. While waiting on the elevator a couple came in, no reservations, & the hostess ask if they would like to be put on the wait list. Well that wasn't offered to us but after hearing that I ask how long the wait would be & she said 20 mins. Ok great we'll wait. Finally got a table 40 mins later, 20 mins later we had to get the manager because no one had acknowledged we were sitting there, finally get drinks & after an hour & a half we still had not gotten our food & the manager could've cared less. Needless to say we left without eating. This place is the worst. read more

Food was okay; service and bar were very slow. Server was very pleasant, but everything just took a long time. Turned into 34 minutes to get a beer and a Manhattan. read more

First time there and I hate giving bad reviews. But for starters we got a drink at the bar. Then we decided to eat at the bar and I ordered the chicken carbonara with a Cesar salad and ordered an appetizer. My husband got the 10oz prime ribeye side Cesar salad We got our side salads before the appetizer. Was very salty extremely over powering with an anchovies flavor Then he got his steak (asked for medium rare) was well done and a very off coloring 15 min later I received the appetizer the bruschetta (soggy,cold,stale from it being toasted and left out) 10 min later I received my chicken carbonara and it was clumpy cold no seasoning the chicken was questionable and smelt off. My experience there seemed like no one knew what they were doing. Long story short my husband ended up getting food poisoning and I sent my food back and the appetizer. read more

For the advertised level of dining, the food lacked flavor. While the presentation of each entree was phenomenal, drinks were marginal and seasoning was subpar. The shrimp appetizer was very good. The overall ambiance was extremely elegant and the restaurant's potential is truly there--the foods taste was just underwhelming. read more

My Husbands and I celebret our 6th year wedding Anniversary with our Brother and Sister, We love it. The service was great she really knew the menu. The food was good. We want up to Skyline 500 bar and the view was good. In all we love the place. Will be going back. read more

Excellent food and wine in a lovely space. Service was exceptional as well. I highly recommend.

First let me say the bartenders and drinks were great. That being said I was not thrilled with what was advertised as filet minion, It had no resemblance or taste to a one, more of a like 2 pieces of braised beef resembling a piece of roast but tough meat. I asked for it to be cooked medium, it was overdone, what was advertised as mushrooms and onions ended up being mostly onions. A $58 meal should not look and taste like something out of a stew pot. Would I go back, possibly because some of the other dishes around our table were said to be pretty good. Although when I mentioned it to hostess downstairs she basically ignored me. read more

Ok Trattoria I was really trying to give you a fair shake but there is a lot of improvement needed to be considered "fine Italian dining". You missed the mark on many of the traditional Italian appetizers, entrees and desert. Garlic dipping oil and bread, is that too hard? An espresso after dinner, not even on the menu. No cannolis, really? I can get cheesecake and tiramisu at Olive Garden. I was impressed by presentation until my wife's pasta came out cold. Having to eat mine before it went cold as I waited for her meal to be fixed, while trying to enjoy our anniversary, yeah no. Low marks, needs lots of work. Maybe talk to actual Italians and get ideas. Or people like myself and wife who have eaten in Italy many times. read more

The food could have been better than it was. One of the two dinners was luke warm. The waitress didn't bring bread with the food. We had to request it and then got it well into eating our dinner. We had to request salt and pepper, only to get pepper, and she couldn't find the salt. When we requested salt again another waiter asked the table next to us if we could borrow their salt. It was not a busy night, with plenty of people working. I do not understand what happened last night but we were rather disappointed. read more

The food and service was amazing! Delicious authentic Italian food with a beautiful view! read more

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Amazing service. Brand new restaurant so we understand some things need to be tweaked and fixed. One complaint we have is there wasn't any pasta dishes with a cream based sauce. So maybe adding a Cacio e Pepe dish. A bolognese dish would also be great. We had the pollo parmigiana and it was ok. The noodles were so dry so maybe consider adding a tomato sauce to them. The seafood dip appetizer was delicious. It was a little runny but the flavor was terrific. The shrimp appetizer was amazing! Overall we liked our experience and food just needs some changes. Also the restaurant is beautiful! They did a great job accommodating 11 people and the big round table was perfect! read more

This space is so beautiful and the server/staff were all so nice that I hate to leave a bad review. I think if you want to go somewhere for drinks-it's perfect. Such a beautiful, scenic spot. But every dish came up short. There was not one thing we'd go back for. Every dish had SO much going on, when in reality... less is more. For example... A caprese salad should be tomato slices, cheese, basil and balsamic. That's it. This caprese had cherry tomatoes, pearl mozzarella balls, an assortment of olives, red peppers, endives & more. It was way too much. There was a prosciutto wrapped shrimp appetizer that also had artichokes, capers and a lemon glaze. It was a bit confusing and sadly so salty that we couldn't finish it. I wish I had taken photos of everything, but I only got a photo of the caprese. Again, the staff was so nice, the space was gorgeous and I appreciate that we were able to make a reservation unlike other spots in town... but we won't be going back. read more

Trattoria Di Cat - "Caprese" salad - Italian Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Our first time definitely not our last the staff was amazing we sat at the bar which was full service and they took really good care of us the manager was extremely attentive and made sure we were enjoying ourselves read more

I live in Florida and was visiting Clarksville. This was our second time to dine at Trattoria Di Cat. The first time we were in a party of twenty and this time it was a party of four. Each time the food and service were outstanding! Will definitely be back during future visits to the Queen City read more

Had higher hopes for a 'fine dining' restaurant. Unfortunately the ambiance was overwhelmed with kids screaming nearby and no background music to mitigate it. Service was okay. Food was passable, not in any way delicious and did not feel authentic Italian and kind of bland. Clarksville STILL needs to offer a better fine dining experience with more elegance and higher quality dishes, plus we do not want to hear children screaming during our meal. Unfortunately this didn't muster overall, sadly...Will hope they can improve but not returning for a while. read more

This is a tough review to write because the restaurant's food was great, our waitress was SO good and the atmosphere was terrific. I wish I could say the about for the manager, Zach when confronted with a problem. He immediately went with the corporate script. Believe me I understand corporate policy, but I believe the end result of customer satisfaction belong to the people running the day to day busy. Zach had options to resolve the issue in a way we (the customers) would have appreciated. Instead you lost business and will get negative reviews, both socially and way of mouth. FYI the issue was with the parking lot that services the Trio. Unfortunately it reflects on the Shelby Trio's management. This is a tough review to write because the restaurant's food was great, our waitress was SO good and the atmosphere was terrific. I wish I could say the about for the manager, Zach when confronted with a problem. He immediately went with the corporate script. Believe me I understand corporate policy, but I believe the end result of customer satisfaction belong to the people running the day to day busy. Zach had options to resolve the issue in a way we (the customers) would have appreciated. Instead you lost business and will get negative reviews, both socially and way of mouth. FYI the issue was with the parking lot that services the Trio. Unfortunately it reflects on the Shelby Trio's management. read more