Jason M.
Yelp
Butterlamp was brought to my attention though some foodie influencers I consulted when looking for places to eat in Nashville. While this didn't stand out as the most Southern or Nashville-eque place (for me), what struck me was that it was a wine bar that specialized in bread and butter. Say no more, you're speaking my language. I had just finished doing some touristy things and I thought this would be the perfect place to stop before going back downtown.
Butterlamp is a little hidden, at least from my perspective. I Ubered it here from another area of Nashville and it looks like the business is nestled in a mostly residential area. Forgive my ignorance if I'm wrong - but it was kinda quiet and didn't see too much action surrounding it. That's not necessarily a bad thing, I just probably would't have found this spot unless I was intentionally looking for it. Anyway I digress - the space is actually really lovely. There is a small outdoor seating area, and inside gives way to a combination of bar seating, high tops, and standard tables. This place looks new, and the bright color scheme gave it a really fresh feel.
The menu has a variety of wine, bread to both eat in house and take home, and few other bites that go with being at a wine bar. I decided to get a glass of dry red, and pair it with some warm sourdough that came with their cultured butter. To complete the moment, I ordered a plate of mortadella and soppressata. Honestly, this was a vibe - the wine was good, as were the meats, but let's talk about that bread. It was warm, crusty on the outside, and soft on the inside. The cultured butter was delicious and it all made for awesome flavor and mouthfeel mmmm yes. I got another round of wine, this time I tried one of their chilled reds which was also quite good.
Service was good - everyone was really friendly. Overall, this was a great find in Nashville - they serve good wine and simple, yet creative food that complement the vino well. They seem like a young business (based on the number and age of the Yelp reviews), and I wish them nothing but the best. I would definitely seek them out again next time I'm in Nashville.