Italian Restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Italian Restaurants in Nashville

When Guy Fieri rolled into Nashville, Tennessee, he discovered that Music City serves up more than just country tunes—it dishes out some seriously authentic Italian cuisine. Across three featured restaurants, the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host found flavors that would make any nonna proud, with an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars.

Leading the pack is Caffe Nonna, earning top honors with 4.6 stars and capturing the essence of traditional Italian cooking. Bottle Cap follows closely at 4.4 stars, while Nicky’s Coal Fired rounds out the trio at 4.2 stars with its wood-fired specialties. All three spots remain open and ready to transport your taste buds straight to Italy. From handmade pastas to perfectly charred pizzas, these Nashville gems prove that the South knows how to embrace la dolce vita.

Caffe Nonna

Still Open

Nashville, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.6

Episode 230: Family Time

Italian

Bottle Cap

Still Open

Nashville, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.4

Episode 490: Burger, Bird and Meaty Italian

ItalianBurger

Nicky’s Coal Fired

Still Open

Nashville, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.2

Episode 469: Traditional Twists

ItalianPizza