Pelato

1300 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208, United States
+1 615-953-0012
$$$ Italian restaurant
(1478 Reviews)
Price Range $50–100

Welcome to Pelato, an exquisite Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Germantown, Nashville. This charming culinary gem specializes in tapas-style dining, offering a delightful blend of Italian flavors that are both authentic and innovative. With its warm ambiance and lively atmosphere, Pelato is the ideal destination for date nights, family gatherings, or simply catching up with friends over exquisite food.

The menu at Pelato is a feast for the senses, showcasing a variety of dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Start your meal with the Potato Croquettes, which are bursting with gooey mozzarella and perfectly paired with a zesty garlic aioli for dipping. Or dive into the Burrata Crostini, where toasted sesame bread meets a velvety whipped burrata that melts in your mouth with each bite. Don't miss the small plates like Burnt Broccolini and Stuffed Mushrooms, which are not just delicious but also a feast for the eyes.

As you move to the mains, the Chicken Parmigiana stands out, described as "the best chicken parm" by delighted diners. It’s beautifully layered with a rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, and a melting blanket of mozzarella, sure to satisfy any Italian food enthusiast. For pasta lovers, the Radiatori Vodka — a creamy, tomato-based delight enriched with the richness of parmigiano reggiano — has received rave reviews for its delightful balance of flavors. Pair your selections with a refreshing cocktail, such as their famous espresso martini, and you’ve got the perfect dining experience.

The atmosphere adds to Pelato's charm; patrons can feel a vibrant buzz as they engage with one another amidst the lively decor. While some guests have noted that the plate sizes are on the smaller side, many agree that the quality far outweighs the portion size. Pelato presents itself more like a social dining experience where you can taste a bit of everything, making it a wonderful option for sharing and exploring new flavors together.

With rave reviews from satisfied customers, including remarks on the attentiveness of the staff and the quality of the food, Pelato has quickly become a local favorite. Whether it’s a casual brunch with friends or a romantic evening out, Pelato promises a memorable dining experience with every visit. Customers like Miya Malcolm have shared their joy over the impeccable service and the incredible flavor of the dishes, while Cynthia J enjoyed a delightful girls' night out that left her already planning her return.

If you’re in Nashville, don’t miss the chance to indulge at Pelato. This is not just a place to eat; it’s a gathering spot where exquisite flavors come together in a joyful celebration of Italian cuisine. Book your table now and let your culinary adventure begin!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Does not have assistive hearing loop
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Usually has a wait
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Openings Hours
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Monday

5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday

5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday

4:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

,

4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

,

4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

1478 Reviews
Jack Schultz

06 Sep 2025

A great place to go in Germantown for some good Italian. I saw that some of the other reviewers were complaining about portion sizes, which is true the plates are on the smaller side. But the staff does let you know that at the beginning, and the quality makes up for the size. With that being said, everything we had was phenomenal, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was amazing, especially the stuffed shells and the vodka pasta. For a random weekday it was very busy, and was a loud but enjoyable environment.

miya malcolm

26 Aug 2025

The restaurant… when I tell you it’s SO good, I mean it! My parents came to visit me, and we had an excellent experience. Our server, Halley, was so sweet—every single recommendation she made was a 1000/10. This has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in Nashville. I’d bring someone here just for the cocktails and tapas alone. The espresso martini, the meatballs, the vodka pasta—everything was delicious. And the bread with the Parmesan dip? DO NOT leave without trying it. Absolutely amazing. The service was quick, yet everything came out fresh and piping hot—you literally had to blow on it before taking a bite, which is how you know it’s made right. The atmosphere, the staff, the food—everything checks out. Highly recommend, and shoutout to the manager who was also so kind!

Cynthia J

20 Aug 2025

Pelato was such a cute spot, and the food is amazing!! I came on a girls date and we shared a couple plates each 10/10!! We ordered the burnt broccolini, stuffed mushrooms, fusilli pesto , the last plate i can’t remember the name but also delicious! And the service was good the lady took care of us very well

Tim “Teapots” Stewart

06 Aug 2025

Pelato is a semi-chill Brooklyn-Inspired tapas spot that is perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. You can feel the energy in the room when you step inside. Food is great. The tomato sauce is the main reason to eat here! Absolutely top notch tomato sauce all around the board. Highlights were the Chicken Parmigiana, which was the best chicken parm my wife and I had ever had. The Butrata Crostini is amazing, though may have been even higher tier if the bread didn’t have sesame seeds (slightly threw off the taste—at least with the drinks we had with it—wine might have been a better choice). The Potato Croquettes were so crispy and fluffy and very savory. The homemade Rigatoni with Italian sausage was incredible, it had a little bit of spice that really enhanced the flavors. The prosciutto do Parma was good, would’ve been great with some crackers and maybe a bit more prosciutto to balance the Prosciutto-Parmesan ratio. The Meatballs were great. The service was very fast and our server Alex was so accommodating and kind. Spent around $200 for the two of us. If you know what you want or have been there before, you probably could spend around $100-$150 for two people. You should definitely be willing to try various things though and you will be very happy you did. We just were planning on a date night but the experience was so good I had to leave a review. Check it out.

Raiyaan L.

26 Jul 2025

We had an amazing experience at Pelato! The food was phenomenal! Every dish we ordered was 10/10! This is seriously the first time I have went to a restaurant and didn’t come home with leftovers because my big back gobbled everything up. Our table ordered basically the entire menu and there wasn’t one bad dish. It is very busy but it’s worth it. Our server Jada was amazing and very helpful. She explained everything on the menu and was very patient and friendly. Avery is also the GOAT! Great staff and great food! Would definitely come back!!

Neftali Alverio

15 Jun 2025

TL;DR: Pelato is a tapas style eatery that offers some good Italian dishes in a nice ambiance at slightly high price point (for tapas). 3.5 / 5 stars FOOD: Pelato is a tapas style restaurant and most dishes fall between $14 and $20 with proteins being a bit more as one would expect. Out of everything we ordered the vodka pasta was truly amazing... I guess this is to be expected but the pasta dishes really do steal the show and they are all made in house. The burnt broccolini (that is the name of the dish) was a close second though and very good. The croquettes, calamari, and chicken parm were good but honestly under salted and slightly bland (which was disappointing). The garlic bread and parm sauce was good and very savory. I considered a cocktail or bear but at $11 a beer I just couldn't (This might be more normal for Nashville but that is a pricey beer that other restaurants like this would charge $7-$8 for) SERVICE: First off our waitress MP was amazing and had some good recommendations and checked in often; she was great. the manager floated around a little more than I would like and was a bit pushier than I would like. The other issue was we were asked to order all the food upfront and the kitchen would pace us but it came out way too quickly and we felt a bit rushed and like we could not enjoy the meals dishes. SETUP: The restaurant and outside seating were nice but I found the tables for two a bit small and close to others making quiet and private conversations a bit difficult. At one point they brought out a sparkler to celebrate and I found myself pointing it away from the lady next to us as it was pointed at her.

Kelsey Collins

04 Jun 2025

Love the tapas! Food was all fantastic! Highly recommend the radiatori vodka pasta and frozen espresso martini. Our waitress was Sydney and she was great! Atmosphere was fun but a little loud for intimate conversation. Overall highly recommend!

Goku Gregory

28 May 2025

Great food. Chef's kiss. I love the location as well. I only wish that since it is a family style shared plate restaurant that the portions were larger. Item after item came out fast and tasted better than the previous. We ordered a large amount of the menu with a table of 4 and it was completely reasonable

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