Pelato: Warm, welcoming Italian dining in the heart of Nashville
Pelato in Nashville offers warm, homey Italian dining with welcoming service. Diners praise attentive, genuine staff and dishes served hot and promptly. Signature plates noted in reviews include broccolini, carbonara, shrimp limone, Radiatori Vodka, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, and baked stuffed shells, all crafted with care in a cozy, hospitable setting.
1300 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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Handcrafted pasta including Carbonara, Radiatori Vodka, and Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
A warm, welcoming environment perfect for casual meals, celebrations, and intimate gatherings.
Friendly, attentive staff providing personalized recommendations and ensuring a seamless dining experience.
Ideal for birthdays, holidays, and events with a festive ambiance and high-quality food.
Curated drink selections to complement Italian dishes, enhancing the overall meal.
Overall rating
Bella Noble
I love Luogo, so I had high hopes for Pelato, and, well, I was blown away lol! When my mom and I first walked in, we immediately fell in love with the warm, homey atmosphere. The service was amazing, and our food came out quickly and hot (I burned my mouth, that’s how hot it was). We shared the broccolini, carbonara, and shrimp limone, and each dish was delicious. My mom isn’t a vegetable person, but she loved that broccolini. The carbonara was creamy and had a nice smoky flavor from the pancetta. The limone was perfectly cooked, and the lemon wasn’t overpowering. It complimented the pasta amazingly. We can’t wait to come back and try more!
C S
Blayne was absolutely phenomenal serving the 4 us this evening. We simply can’t thank her enough for making our annual tradition of spending our Christmas Eve dinner at Pelatos so special. We come periodically through the year but it’s so extra special at Christmas. The staff is so welcoming and Blayne has been a bright spot always providing us superior level of service and we will continue requesting her to be our server anytime we come back. Thank you Blayne & the entire Pelato staff!! Your restaurant is the best is Nashville! The food, the ambience and staff is in a category of one. We thank you again for making our evening so special.Merry Christmas! We are already planning our next reservation!
Ashley McQuirk
I went for the first time with my dad. They were already busy even for our early dinner! We were able to find street parking easily (this could be because some people are already out of town for the holidays). The timing of our food was perfect. The recommendations were wonderful. My favorite dish turned out to be the eggplant stuffed bread!! I am not really a vegetable person, and I was so pleasantly pleased with the tastiness. The service was really lovely. If I was going to offer any criticism I would just say that our water got a little low and stayed low a few times, but we are very hydrated people, and we weren’t drinking any alcohol.
yessica martinez
This place is truly spectacular. We visited it today for the first time to celebrate my birthday. The service is incredible, as are all the dishes, desserts, and drinks. We would definitely come back and recommend it so you can enjoy an explosion of flavors on your palate. By the way, my English is very bad, and the waiter did an excellent job making sure communication was perfect.
eatwithjarco
We had an incredible dinner here and loved every bite. The Radiatori Vodka was rich, creamy, and had just the right amount of Calabrian chili heat — absolute comfort food perfection. The Bucatini Cacio e Pepe was simple but flawless, with perfectly al dente pasta and that authentic balance of pecorino and black pepper that’s hard to find outside Italy. And the Baked Stuffed Shells were warm, cheesy heaven. The ricotta and mozzarella melted together beautifully with a touch of parmigiano that tied it all together. On top of the amazing food, the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the service was spot-on friendly, attentive, and genuine. You can tell the kitchen cares about quality and detail. Highly recommend this spot for anyone who loves great pasta and a relaxed, elevated dining experience. We’ll definitely be coming back!
