I live in the Northeast of the United States where exceptional Italian food is ubiquitous. I don't ever walk into an Italian restaurant outside of the Northeast with expectations. Well, Trattoria La Caverna has changed how I will look at Italian restaurants forevermore. From the minute you walk in until you leave, you are treated like family. Each course that came out was delivered and executed perfectly. The olive oils, the sauces, the wines, and the pastas were all perfectly chosen and perfectly cooked. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Me and my family smiled the entire time we dined at Trattoria.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I hope to return to TN soon and visit this now family favorite spot! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun, cozy spot with great service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has such an easy-going, welcoming vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great--everyone was super friendly and attentive. I ordered the lasagna (definitely on the cheesy side, but still tasty!), and while I can't remember what my husband ordered, we both enjoyed our meals overall. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space itself is really cute and has a warm atmosphere--just note that it can get a little chilly when the weather's cold, so maybe keep a jacket handy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for a casual date night or a family dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd happily come back again! read more

We came in late one night as a party of three and were pleasantly surprised! [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the exterior, I wasn't sure what to expect (I'm pretty sure this spot was a skating rink when I was growing up)![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Two adults and a kid - we were immediately seated. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and had some great drink recommendations. I went with their take on a gimlet with lavender and it was very well balanced. My sister got some sort of old fashioned and enjoyed it as well! We started with the fried ravioli (good, but nothing incredible) and bread service (meh). I was nervous at this point but I shouldn't have been! Our salads came next and they were incredibly fresh and flavorful, as well as a large portion! I got their cavatappi in cream sauce and my sister went with the pork. Both dishes were fresh, hot, well-balanced and large! I LOVE that they use chicken thigh for their protein add-on - super flavorful and moist. We were stuffed, so no dessert this time, but I will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

Omg! Best Italian food I've ever had in my life!!! And Tamara and Nessa were awesome!!! Our new favorite place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, service, and ambiance AMAZING!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ah-mazing is an under statement. We ordered the Arancini to start. Solid! For dinner we had the spaghetti bolognese and the pork loin entrée. The pork loin was served with risotto and some of the best Brussels spouts! Unfortunately, they are waiting for their liquor license renewal so no vino with the meal. They did, however have a nice beer menu. We will definitely return! read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Spaghetti bolognese with meatball - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

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We came here for the first time and were not disappointed. Nessie was our server, and was very attentive. The food was excellent. We had the lasagna and the pasta with wine garlic sauce with an addition of shrimp. Cannolis to go. We will be back. read more

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TLDR; Bland I have been dying for Thai food but too lazy to head into Nashville. I saw in the reviews that ordering extra sauce seemed to be a trend; they even have an option on the menu and charge for it... I have never seen anything like that before. Well, now I know why. The food is bland. I ordered Pad See Ew and the box says Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles). The contents look like Pad See Ew but maybe they messed up the sauce? It was under seasoned and just had this weird tang to it. No traditional sweet/roasty soy flavor at all. There was also baby corn in it...I don't know. I just have to say that it was confusing and not very good. Final mail in the coffin? They don't have any of the traditional spicy Thai condiments.... Like chilis in vinegar or Thai bird chilis soaked in fish sauce. Big bummer. The good? Service is friendly, interior looks nice and their parking is easy. read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Pad See Ew - do not recommend this - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

We have given this place another try after our first experience... I didn't write a review because we didn't even eat here the first time so the review would've been unfair. We sat down for 20 min and didn't even get water, so we walked out. This time, we stayed... service was bad, the server (only one) had her long hair down and was flipping her hair over the food as serving it. We ordered the bread loaf and it was literally two pieces of ciabatta bread (the same ciabatta we bought at Costco two days before). My husband got the pesto pasta and it literally had zero flavor. I got the pork loin, it was ok.. the best of all the meals. My daughter got the spaghetti Alfredo with a side of chicken. It was flavorless and the chicken was questionable if it was cooked! We were so sad because we were really looking forward to a good Italian place that was local! read more

What a poor experience... I think the bruschetta is the only thing I can leave a positive review about. As a medical marijuana patient, I'm not biased.... But holy ****. One of the most awkward interactions I've ever had. $27 shrimp scampi sets the expectation pretty high; it reminded me of the butter and noodles my mom used to microwaves for me when I was a child. This is not a compliment. Seasoned poorly. Lukewarm. Dirty plates. Flat soda. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dirty bathroom, no soap...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I hate leaving negative reviews but I had to vent about such a weird and unappealing experience. I wouldn't come back for free lunch lol read more

Literally sitting at the bar with a friend as I'm writing this- this place is the best! We stopped by on chance and were immediately impressed. Food and cocktails are exceptional, and the staff is so kind and friendly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cool vibe and great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely will be returning! read more

We came in and were seated promptly at 5 PM weekday night. Service was attentive and prompt. We didn't try any drinks. We started with a salad and bread. Entrees come with salad. You must pay for bread. The small bread serving will give you one very small piece of bread. The side salad is a spring mix or Caesar but again very small portion. I got the chicken Parmesan, which is good but very small portion. My wife got spaghetti. I thought everything was extremely expensive. A small serving of bread is $4. Chicken Parmesan was $18. Pasta and meatballs is $19. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is fairly casual with bare concrete floors and a lot of artsy graffiti on the walls and restroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Chicken Parmesan - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hip Thai/Vietnamese/craft beer restaurant with intimate seating & a cool hipster vibe I didn't expect in Hendersonville. The pho broth here rivals that of any of the known Vietnamese staples on the west side & was delicious. The pad Thai is good but has more of a tomato base that you may not be expecting if you are used to traditional pad Thai. Still good though. Spring rolls & steamed dumpling apps were better quality than other places around. Their peanut dipping sauce here is the best I've had anywhere & I'm including Thailand when I say that. It's like truly homemade peanut butter with a hint of lemongrass & just the most interesting texture. I ate some by itself on a fork it was good. Service here was great, it's a small dining room so waitstaff had it covered well on a Friday night. Will be back as it's not far from me & would serve as a break from Thai phooket II read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Beef pho, insanely delicious broth - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

I carried out my order on Tuesday. 2 beef pho's and a Bulgogi. They said to be there in 25 minutes and I was... but my food wasn't ready so I had to wait another 15. It happens, I get it. Steamed Dumplings: soggy, stuck together and tasteless. Beef Pho: I'm used to raw thin slices of beef that cook when I put them in the soup. This soup came with fully cooked strips of beef. The broth didn't have much flavor. The amount of noodle provided was minimal. Bulgogi: The same strips of meat used in the Pho seem to have made their way into the Bulgogi dish. The meat was drowned in a sauce that doesn't taste like any Bulgogi I have ever tasted. The sauce was salty and spicy instead of sweet. The amount of beef was pretty minimal. I used to love this spot and devour their pad Thai, but they have since revamped the menu to being pan-Asian instead of more Thai based. It doesn't look like I'll be dining here anymore. read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Beef Pho - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]You can see everything being prepared as you enter to place your order before being seated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check out the menu before you get there to speed things up. We had meatballs and sauce, pizza, lasagna and salads at our table. Very traditional meatballs and sauce. Pizza oven was the bomb and produced a thin soft crust that was easy to fold. Salads extremely fresh. Enjoy!!! read more

Went to Trattoria La Caverna while visiting family. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is small, quaint and wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were very attentive and all the food was amazing. The arancini was better than I had in Italy. The Pesto Tortellini was cooked perfectly. They served the Chocolate Torte for my grandson's birthday and I would recommend it to everyone. Hope you stop in and see Tamara and her team. read more

Trattoria La Caverna is now an Italian restaurant. I had a wonderful dining experience at Trattoria La Caverna. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was charming. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special occasion meal or an evening out. read more

The food was great! We had the onion jam bruschetta which had burrata, onion jam, hot honey, roasted peppers, and blue cheese crumble. It was a perfect bite. For the main entrees we had the cavatappi Cassie with steak-wow perfectly cooked steak with an awesome char and the mushroom pappardelle special-absolutely incredible with the light garlic white wine sauce, assortment of roasted mushrooms, and pickled onions and pistachio toppings. INCREDIBLE. The dessert we picked was the tiramisu cheesecake, this was the only thing we weren't crazy about. It was dense and a little lacking in flavor of both cheesecake and tiramisu. The service was fantastic and we will be back! (Sorry the picture has a bite taken out) read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Mushroom Pappardelle - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

I went to Trattoria La Caverna with friends a while back, and I was not impressed due to several problems. I finally decided to give the restaurant a second chance. I called Trattoria on Oct. 30 to make a reservation for the following evening, Oct. 31 at 5 pm. We had tickets for a play at 7:30 that evening in downtown Nashville, so we needed an early dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived right at 5:00 for our reservation. The parking lot was empty, the restaurant was dark, and the doors were locked.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This left us with no dinner plans, a time crunch, and a lot of frustration. read more

I know its a new menu, but still the same Pho that I love!! I have tried Pho all over this great country and this is by far the best Ive ever experienced!! Try it you wont be disappointed. Start w no stars and add more heat if you desire it. Too much heat can ruin any great dish. I do wish they had more advertising and sign out front lit up, but hey, they are trying to stay afloat... read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Beef jerky Korean with sticky rice - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Tori is awesome! We had a great experience. My wife had Shrimp Scampi which she loved. The meatballs were delicious and the Balsamic dinner salad was great. Finished dinner off with a decadent Flourless chocolate torte. Can't wait to return!! Found a new place for the future. Thanks Tori!! read more

Trattoria La Caverna as it is now known. Same people different chef 3rd review 3rd change.This one is second best. The bread and croutons were the negatives. Cold loaf bread and stale croutons. The mozzarella sticks seemed homemade but needed some herbs or something in the batter. The salad with raspberry vinaigrette was fresh and good. To the star. The cavatapopi Cassie a butter cream sauce with basil and macaroni type noodles with parmesan. This was a little heavy but delicious. Get a different app and hopefully they start grilling and or toasting the bread and get new croutons and bam 4.5 stars. A Caesar salad with shaved parmesan would be great. And shredded lettuce. Oh the chocolate torte was great but you have to like a slightly bitter sweet dark chocolate. read more

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Tamara is ITALIAN and this place ROCKS Italian Cuisine. The Bar is eclectic and has such a COOL Vibe, with a great offering of beers and WINE ON TAP! I had a boozy fall slushy and fried ravioli, took home the Spaghetti and Meatballs. GREAT FOOD, SERVICE and AMBIANCE!! Will be stopping in often read more

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ITALIAN NOW. Name has been updated but you will see many Thai food reviews and you will not get Thai coming to this place. In our experience Service was great so I hate to see others had otherwise. I love that they have the menu posted so I could make sure there was something on the menu for everyone. Drink: fantastic Prosecco and good wine selection. Would have like to see a bourbon or liquor list as well since some servers are young and unfamiliar. Food: Fried ravioli was good but overpriced for portion size. Bruschetta was disappointing- very anise forward and the bread (while tasty) was not firm and was unable to hold the amount of tomatoes on top. Would have like to have a side salad option like a Caesar. The entrees and dessert were phenomenal. The Lombardi Chicken gnocchi was delicious, hint of sweet and fantastic portion size for leftover (or hunger). Spaghetti meatballs also great with a hint of sweetness. Kiddo enjoyed the basic fettuccine Alfredo although I thought it was a bit bland. Also really liked the fish with carrot purée on bottom. The Cheesecake was absolutely amazing. Honestly I'd go back just for cheesecake and Prosecco. Great to have a local Italian place in Hville- mangiamo! read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Lombardy Chicken Gnocchi and empty Prosecco ;) - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hendersonville gem, cannot wait to go back. Entree came with a salad and bread, all of meals at the table superb! read more

OK.. Ok.. Ok.. Where do I begin? I recently talked to my friend Ashley about food and we both love Thai/Laotian food. Which got me to thinking, as a Yelp reviewer, I'm severely hindering my ability to write reviews because I keep going to the same places. I've got to branch out. I've already been to Eating Thai this week and unless I change, there's no new content to write about. A quick Google Maps search landed me at Blossom, which I never knew existed. It was the next closest Thai/Laotian restaurant in Hendersonville. So before I get to the review, I just want to say "HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS PLACE EXISTED?" So Blossom is a Thai-Lao restaurant that also has a pretty sweet bar area called Cellar Door. It's the same restaurant though, so you can order from the same menus regardless of where you sit. The menu is pretty extensive with lots of options to choose from. As far as the restaurant itself, it's actually pretty nice on the inside compared to other Asian restaurants. What I'm saying is that it's not as tacky and it actually has some nice interior decoration going on. Simply put, it's Americanized but I guess you have to be if you're advertising a craft beer cavern. You want to attract other clientele. I was feeling ambitious and decided to order an appetizer and two "bowls". Well, I almost bit off more than I could chew but I demolished the entire meal. I started off with the Fresh Rolls as an appetizer. There's 4 pieces (cut from 2 rolls of a salad of lettuce, cucumbers, mint, celery, carrots, glass noodles wrapped in a rice paper wrapper. You can add shrimp, which I should have done but I didn't. It's served with a side of peanut sauce, which has to be one of the best peanut sauces I've had. The rolls were refreshing and light, with a nice snap of crunch from the assortment of vegetables. The peanut sauce was SMOOTH, creamy, subtly sweet. It was so good, I started scooping it out with a spoon long after the rolls were gone. I told you I was ambitious and I was very close to ordering an actual entrée of Larb, but my waitress changed my mind. I settled on Beef & Meatball Pho and Chicken Green Curry. I usually get Red but I've never had Green, so I went for something new. She said it was a lot of food, but I thought to myself, can't be that much because I've been to Thai places and the portions were small. Well I was sorely mistaken. I actually guffawed when I saw her bring out the two bowls. I'm used to tiny kid cereal bowls of curry when I've ordered it in the past. No... You could probably use this thing as a hat (or bowl cut). The Green Curry was served with a small mound of rice. Nice chunks of red and green bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, bamboo shoots, & Thai basil. The broth was sweet, floral, nutty, & creamy. That's why I like Thai curries so much compared to Japanese and Indian curries. Coconut milk is just dang good. The whole entrée not too heavy and fresh. The star of my excursion was the Pho. I love Pho and this Pho is one of the best I've had, period. I believe the owners of Blossom are 2 immigrant ladies and if there's any example of "mom's cooking" in Thai/Laos form, this is it. The Pho was almost too pretty to eat. Vibrant colors of deep reds, lush greens, cool purples, and a range of earthen tones, it looked like a painting. The menu says the broth base is "unicorn bone", which may be some Thai code word for something but whatever it is, give me more. Please. The kitchen sink is thrown into this Pho, ranging from a secret blend of spices/seasonings, Thai basil, red onions, cilantro, jalapeno slices, bean sprouts, tomatoes, chewy wide rice noodles, and tender slices of beef and chunks of meatballs. Everything goes together so well. The menu says it's a "sensory party that feeds the soul". Ain't that the truth. Crunchy, chewy, spicy, savory, tangy. You get it all. If you're a man or woman who appreciates Pho, don't skip out on the broth. I know Asian restaurants give you one of those Asian spoons, but who cares. Take that bowl and slam it down. This Pho is epic. I'm sorry Eating Thai, but you've been dethroned. I mean Eating Thai is good, but it's a hole-in-the-wall. It's where I go for quick to-go meals. But if I'm going to sit down and enjoy some food, Blossom is my new go-to spot. I will say it is kind of pricey *BUT*, the portions are huge. So I think the price is right for what you get comparatively speaking. read more

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Cute restaurant with bar. Was excited to get some Thai after 7 months of living here. Ordered pick up and sadly disappointed with their packaging and flavor of the pad thai. The wings were delicious. Also ordered yellow curry and it has way too many ingredients than your basic yellow curry (never had corn kernels in my curry). Wish it was kept simple. Definitely not authentic. Will go back for wings and beer. read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Even messier packaging of chicken wings. - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

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First time going. Everything from beginning to end was perfect. The staff was amazing. The food was out of this world. Each dish is made in house. Sauce,etc. Very good. I'm pretty sure we have found our new favorite Italian spot. read more

Between the four closest asian places i frequent in the area, this is the lowest one. Sorry I liked the food alright, ,but could be better! The location is hard to find to begin! Then the sitting is a bit unconfortable. I have not tried to order out, I would probably like better. Since it does take a bit longer compared to other places, at teh same time and comparing with the same amount of customers. The summer rolls were also a let down :( read more

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Was super excited to try this place based on their menu. I ordered Bimibap which is described on the menu as a 'Korean rice bowl w/veggies and a fried egg'. They did not include any rice or the fried egg. They also charge an extra 5% for to go orders (which is kind of the normal after COVID) but then also ask for a tip so we ended up spending an extra $10 for a relatively small to go order. Based on our experience, I would not go back. If you're looking for super good (and way more affordable Korean) I'd go to Babo in East Nashville! read more

We had heard wonderful things, so we went on Saturday night to celebrate our anniversary. The food was good and our waiter was pleasant, but we were underwhelmed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were sat in the room by the front windows which was freezing. My husband kept his jacket on the entire meal. Other tables also noted they were quite cold too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu was much smaller than I anticipated and really very basic items. If I want lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs I can go to Olive Garden and get much larger portions. We opted for the cavatappi which our server said was like a lighter version of Alfredo. It was more like lots of olive oil, garlic and maybe a teensy bit of cream and Parmesan. We started with the bruschetta which was 3 teensy pieces which seems like an odd number for an appetizer which is meant to be shared. For a drink, I got the pear martini, it did taste good, but it was filled COMPLETELY to the brim making it impossible for me to drink the first couple sips without spilling it. Maybe try a larger glass? We ended spending $99 before tip for 2 people and it definitely didn't feel like a $99 meal. I have had VERY similar Italian foods with much larger portions and they don't charge you for bread (I am pretty sure this is the only Italian restaurant I have been to in my life that a bread basket isn't included). read more

We haven't been since it switched over and kept hearing how great it is, so we tried it. It did NOT disappoint! The food, wonderful. The staff, awesome. Owner, amazing. And, did I mention how good the food was? We will not only be back, this will be in the regular rotation! read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Wine list - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

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Love this place. Menu is fun and switches up often. The staff is friendly and the drinks are the best!

OVERPRICED for service and quality of meal Offered, the Thai restaurant across from mall in rivergate would highly Recommend amongst others over this ", however still edible and not too bad just nothing special if grading from strictly other competition locally in similar category read more

Awesome food, friendly service, chill atmosphere. The pho is great! Lots of fun stuff to look at on the walls. Great place to grab some pho with friends and play some I-Spy. Huge beer selection! Lots of interesting choices. read more

Best Thai food in all of middle Tennessee! This place is seriously amazing. The service was really bad and I've heard from others that it's normal, which is unfortunate but the food made up for it. If they figure out customer service I would bump to 5 star. read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

4Amazing place,people ,food drink and atmosphere!! Do yourself a favor and put this in your restaurant rotation read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Sweet onion jam bruschetta - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

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I have driven by this place so many times and never even noticed it existed bc it's stuck in a area of all small car lots and mechanics and a little back from the road. A Friend suggested for lunch yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. Nice modern little hipster place. Food was fresh and delicious. I got my usual pad Thai like I always do at Thai places but I'm gonna try to switch it up next time because the menu did have many other tasty options. Also veg friendly so I could eat here with any of my friends or if I ever go back vegan. I pay attention to these things. read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Appetizers- Dumplings and egg rolls - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

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They're doing it right here. Food and service were fantastic. No one in our party of 6 had anything other then complements. Service was outstanding with our server even taking time and paying attention to the 2 kids in our party. You can tell on the first taste that they take old fashioned pride in what they do! Congratulations! We will be back, I'm sure the more we return the harder it will be to get a table. read more

The food was amazing. Service great as well. We just wanted to try something new. It was very tasty. We will return. read more

Trattoria La Caverna - Gelato-pistachio and Nutella - Lounges Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

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Stopped in for a Saturday evening dinner with friends and it was great! This was our first visit and we loved the fried ravioli appetizer to start. The pastas were all really good. Service was excellent. All around great experience! read more