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Fancypants
$$$$•Fusion / Eclectic•5(31)Fancypants is a New American fine dining restaurant from Honest To Goodness Hospitality (Butcher & Bee and Redheaded Stranger). Located in East Nashville, Fancypants reimagines the upscale restaurant experience by focusing on local produce and adding elements of fun, playfulness and approachability to create a convivial space where the guest experience is paramount and the food is undeniably delicious.The Authentique
$$$$•Wine Bar•4.9(233)The Authentique is a French-owned wine bar and crêperie in East Nashville, home to the largest wine-by-the-glass list in Nashville: 66 French wines by the glass and 190 by the bottle, every pour chosen by our sommelier. Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Loire, Alsace and Jura, alongside rare Cognac, vintage Armagnac and Chartreuse. The kitchen pairs it all with savory crêpes made from a family recipe, croques, steak tartare, and cheese and charcuterie boards, in an intimate 40-seat room with 1900s Parisian decor. Live jazz Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM, guided wine tastings most Tuesdays, half-price crêpes on Wednesdays, and a happy hour Tuesday to Thursday with $5 house wines. Voted Best Wine List in Nashville three years running. Wine Spectator award Winner.
Noko
$$$$•Asian•4.9(2,467)Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.Koré
$$$$•Tapas / Small Plates•4.9(390)A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!
Cafe Roze
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.8(128)Cafe Roze is an all-day cafe in East Nashville specializing in fresh and simple breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as top-notch cocktails at night.
Led by longtime New York chef Julia Jaksic, executive chef of Employees Only Singapore and formerly of Jack’s Wife Freda, Cafe Roze offers a beautifully designed space, delicious fare and a cool yet approachable vibe, making it a favorite neighborhood dining spot for visitors and locals alike.Peninsula
$$$$•Modern European•4.7(432)Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard winner Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.
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- LLisa1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoIf we are in Nashville, which is 2.5 hours away, we always try to go to NoKo and bring friends. Everyone always leaves pleasantly satisfied and impressed with the whole experience.More infoNoko$$$$• Asian• East Nashville•4.9
- CClairePhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAnother wonderful experience - tony our sever was great!More infoPelato - Nashville$$$$• Italian• Germantown•4.8
- JJackNashville •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoMy girlfriend and I both agreed and that it was literally the best meal that either one of us have had in our entire life. Literally!More infoAba - Nashville$$$$• Mediterranean• South Nashville•4.7
- GGinnyNashville •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoHands down, the best food I’ve ever tasted in Nashville! The owner and the server were welcoming, informative, friendly and fun. The owner made me a creative and delicious Mezcal cocktail. The tapas and desserts were creative and delectable! Look forward to going back one day.More infoPeninsula$$$$• Modern European• East Nashville•4.7
- CCaitlynNew York City •1 review4.0Dined on 16 May 2026The food is always good! This was our first time at the East location, and I think I prefer the green hills oneMore infoEmmy Squared - East Nashville$$$$• Pizzeria• East Nashville•4.6
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East Nashville is an eclectic neighborhood comprising one corner of the great country music mecca. It's as equally brimming with history as it is trendsetters and hipsters, so you know good food is bound to be somewhere in the mix. Explore food trucks and coffee shops, taco joints and stylish pizzerias, or head to a bar to get a taste of the town's booming craft beer scene. Not just any ole' fried chicken recipe will do in this Southern kingdom - here, it's all about the hot chicken. East Nashville claims the original birthplace of this battered and fried, cayenne-coated staple, and no trip to the city is complete without it. Its famously addictive spice is not for the faint of heart, so watch out!
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in East Nashville include Noko, Limo Peruvian Cuisine and Kase x Noko
Restaurants with gluten-free options in East Nashville are Noko, Koré and Kase x Noko
Bottomless brunch in East Nashville is available at Noko, Limo Peruvian Cuisine and Short Stories: Cafe & Cocktails
The most romantic restaurant in East Nashville is Noko