Coco's Italian Market, Restaurant & Catering

Really solid Italian spot that feels sort of like an Italian dive bar. A locals only spot and that’s a great thing! Attached to a grocer store that had a great selection as well, the food here is great. Feels like homemade Italian in the best way. Nothing super fancy, nothing crazy, just good Italian food! Also have a cool patio space that is enclosed but very outdoorsy feeling!

Wow, I absolutely love this place. Just sad it's so far away from home! Was well worth the trip! The best authentic Italian food I had since I'm in the US. It really tasted like in Italy!

Absolutely loved my experience at Coco’s Italian! I had the pleasure of chatting with Chuck, who gave a great recommendation to start with the bruschetta, it was top notch. For my main dish, I went with the mushroom ravioli; fresh, rich, and incredibly tasty. What additionally impressed me was that they had Chinotto, a rare find and a true nod to authentic Italian culture. You can tell this is authentic Italian food made by authentic Italians. Highly recommend for anyone craving the real deal!

Was visiting Nashville and twice received recommendations from two separate individuals to go here since I was on my way to Dickson. So glad I listened! I was torn on what to try and my server suggested the tortellini which was delicious! I almost decided to not order cheesecake but my server shared that some of his guests stated it was the best cheesecake they've had so I decided to give it a shot and boy am I glad I did. Pretty sure that was the best cheesecake I've ever had as well. Apparently it's made by a guy in New York and shipped to Nashville. The restaurant felt very authentic, even had a space to play bocce ball. When I return to Nashville, I would definitely return to try something else on the menu!

This is a hidden gem in Nashville. The Italian dishes are PERFECT. They were very busy when we arrived, we waited 10 minutes and within 10 minutes of ordering we all had our food which was cooked to perfection. The cannoli were superb! We had the best waitress in middle tn waiting on us tonight will definitely be back #tnchrisapproved

Great experience. Definitely adding this to our local favorites. Great for a sit down meal and they also have grab and “to go” availability in their market deli store. If you like Bruschetta, it’s great here. It tastes like what we’ve experienced on a trip to Florence, Italy.

Great place to grab a bite to eat. It is similar to many Italian markets I’ve visited. The food was quick and very good. The market has several frozen options to take home and numerous Italian specialties. I wish I had know about it sooner.

Good food. Decor is older but I guest it was made to feel like market in Italy. Service is not good. The waitress serving us is not a waitress and is in over head and should pivot to another career path. The place was busy when we arrived. She could not keep up and it only got worse as we waited repeatedly on her to come back to the table over and over again. The food came out quickly once ordered. The food tastes good overall, a little light on salt but not bad overall. Maybe they need additional server and the waitress might be more effective. Either good food and slow service don’t match.

The food here was amazing! We brought a larger group of 7 & everyone enjoyed their food. I'm honestly most impressed with our server Albert. I'm amazed he was able to remember all of our requests by memory & not a single item was wrong. As someone in the industry, that is extremely impressive. The ambiance was quite & calm despite our group being a little more on the rowdy side. Our go to is always the $13 towering cheesecake & it NEVER disappoints. We love it here & will always come here on Wednesday wine nights!! Thank you Albert!!

Lovely experience all around! Primi, secondi were fantastic, and the cheesecake was superb! In culo alla balena!

The Italo-American dishes hit all the marks of comfort food. Everyone is super kind and help you.. Eugenio, Italian from Italy greeted us with beautiful "Benvenuti" Ambiance is Italo-American at best in Nashville.

Coco's is the ultimate Italian experience! From the food to the service, to the live accordion player. Everything was perfectly cooked and hot. My only complaint is that we sat at the bar and one of the waiters sloshed wet glass water onto our pizza on multiple occasions. Other than that the experience was memorable for sure. Definitely recommend but be sure to get here early! There is hardly an empty seat in the house.

Coco's has an awesome store with imported Italian goods from wine to chocolate to EVOO. Coco's makes their own gelato and has a wide selection of flavors, especially for being not primarily a gelateria. The staff are professional. You enter by the bocce courts, and don't forget they have a bocce league! I will say that the facilities could use updating/reno. Parking can be minority challenging as many of the spots are just feet off of 51st such that backing out of the spots can be tough. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

The food was delicious. The atmosphere is nothing fancy but I very much enjoyed my meal. They have great desserts.

Super friendly and helpful staff they are knowledgeable about the menu. The market at the front is possibly the best part because it has a lot of great finds including pre made meals, frozen pizza dough and fresh pasta. They also have a whole cheese counter/pastry case/truffle case/ and fresh piped cannolis!! We have been for dinner and brunch. The brunch was good. Very authentic in options and flavors. Very thankful we asked about the crepes before ordering because they are not traditional. When we went for dinner we were overly impressed and the meatball was absolutely perfect!

Was spending the night in Nashville & found this place on Yelp. What a nice surprise. We got carry out but almost wish we had not, as the ambiance of the place was so welcoming. I loved the market & could have spent an hour and tons of $ with the exceptional selections but the service was so quick I really didn't have time to browse too much. I got Lasagna bolognese & while it wasn't exactly what I was expecting it was a great dish, very meaty & cheesy. Hubs got chicken parmigiana & the flavoring on the breading was perfect. Also got mussels & they were perfect w lots of bread to soak up the sauce. Topped by a fresh ceasar salad we wee done. I suspect dine in food might have been better but for a carry out experience I had zero complaints. In my opinion I would almost go to Nashville just to have dinner here. Next time I am I. Town I definitely will!

I really enjoy my visits to Coco's Italian Market & Ristorante as they have some AMAZING gelato, cannoli and other Italian desserts along with great coffee! I have actually been to Coco's Italian Market in Nashville far fewer times than I have visited Café Coco's in Midtown as I've eaten a LOT of late night food and enjoyed plenty of beverages there for a long while before I ever finally made it to the mothership of Coco's Italian Market. I was really sad when I heard that they had sold Café CoCo but so far it seems that all is still operating as it always has. In my experience so far I find a lot of the Italian food at Coco's Italian Market to not be as good as what they offer in the dessert and coffee side of the house but my taste buds are influenced by the Sicilian sauces we have in New Orleans while the owners at Coco's Italian Market have more of a New York Italian influence so it is only natural you will prefer what you grew up experiencing so there will always be those disputes about what tastes better because of blah blah yet ultimately I think it is often dependent on what we grow up with with some things we like the familiar other times the more foreign and unique to our taste buds. Ultimately though I would still say you should add Nashville's Coco's Italian Market to your list when looking for Italian restaurants in in the area for one of the best options for authentic Italian-American food in a Nashville restaurant. For any full food tour of Nashville you really should add Coco's Market to your Nashville restaurants tour. Overall this is a fantastic place you should check out and at a minimum sample some of their fantastic desserts! My video review of CoCo's Italian Market is here: https://youtu.be/ECzL_u66Xd8

I was really excited to try this place and I was a little disappointed. First let's start with the host. He was super rude and seemed annoyed that we decided to come talk to him. The restaurant was decorated like an old school Italian restaurant. It was cute. They have the restaurant section as well as a little market and deli area. Our waiter was ehh. Not super friendly, but he was attentive. Now the food. My fiancé liked his food, however, I found my fettuccine Alfredo to be a little bland. I liked their bread and calamari though. I would be willing to try something different next time to see if it had more flavor.

Mamma Mia! Best I've had in Nashville! Service service, food, atmosphere and cleanliness, hands-down!! Thank you Chris for a wonderful service that you gave us. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant for the best Italian food in West Nashville and possibly all of Nashville, TN ;-)

I've only had the pastries here and each time they are fantastic. This definitely feels like an Italian place and is well loved by its customers. Service is good and the ambiance is that of a "traditional" Italian restaurant. Also you can play bocce outside so that's a huge plus!

I finally had a good experience with Doordash and Coco's, which is a new restaurant to me. I had knee replacement surgery two weeks ago and have ordered a ton of food through several of the food delivery services for these past 2 weeks. Up until today, every single one has been a nightmare. I've received other people's orders, I've been missing items, the driver(s) had to call me a zillion times trying to find my apartment (which is really pretty easy to find, especially after I wrote out very specific instructions under the delivery notes... ), and in general it's been absolutely horrendous dealing with them all. Because I can barely walk let alone cook, I decided to give it another shot tonight, so I placed an order with Coco's through Doordash. If every food delivery was like this one, we would have a lot more happy (and stuffed) citizens in Nashville! Doordash did everything perfectly, and the driver never had to call me one time, and he placed the food at my door as requested. He got a big tip! Coco's food was excellent. And honestly I can't wait to go back. I ordered the Bolognese, the Bruschetta, and the Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake. Every single item tasted amazing. There is not one thing I would change, and that is saying a lot because I'm the kind of person who always wants something changed or fixed or corrected! I am very happy with the quality of their food, and on top of it all, it wasn't all falling all over the place and smeared and messy in the containers. Everything arrived in perfect condition. Would recommend to anyone!

A wonderful Italian restaurant in Nashville - we originally heard about this place from a couple of locals in Nashville! One side had different Italian groceries from snacks to pasta to wine. The other side was their restaurant - and the food was amazing! We shared the Italian Salad, the Tortellini with Blush Sauce, and the Vigo Pizza. People had told us they import their ingredients and it definitely reflected in the food. It wasn't too heavy, the cheese was light and flavorful. The fried eggplant in the Italian salad was delicious as well. We also got the Blackberry Gelato for dessert which was nothing crazy, but solid. It was a super cute, family-run restaurant. They had little memes around the place and frozen meals for people to take home. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in Nashville!

Coco Italian Market has been a beloved neighborhood destination for years, offering a unique culinary experience that sets it apart from chain stores. With its handcrafted and fresh pasta reminiscent of the true taste of Italy, along with an enticing travel group that allows patrons to explore the country, Coco Italian Market has become a go-to spot for those seeking genuine Italian flavors and culture. 1. Handcrafted and Fresh Pasta: At Coco Italian Market, pasta is more than just a dish; it is an art form. The market prides itself on crafting pasta that is nothing short of exceptional. Unlike chain stores, where pre-packaged and processed pasta is common, Coco's pasta is handmade with care, using traditional techniques that bring out the genuine flavors and textures that Italy is famous for. The result is a culinary delight that transports customers to the heart of Italy with every bite. 2. Real Italian Taste: With each dish, Coco Italian Market showcases a dedication to preserving the authentic tastes of Italy. Their commitment to using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients further enhances the flavors, ensuring that every dish maintains the essence of traditional Italian cuisine. The market's chefs pay meticulous attention to detail, making sure that their offerings truly represent the rich heritage of Italian gastronomy. 3. Travel Group and Tours to Italy: For those who yearn to experience the real thing, Coco Italian Market goes above and beyond by offering an exciting travel group opportunity. Customers can sign up for one of their immersive tours to Italy, where they can explore the country's diverse culinary regions, picturesque landscapes, and cultural treasures. These tours provide an invaluable opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to the essence of Italy, creating lasting memories and enriching one's appreciation for authentic Italian food. 4. A Community Favorite: Throughout the years, Coco Italian Market has established itself as a cherished neighborhood gem. The warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with the passion of its staff, creates an experience that keeps patrons coming back for more. The market's dedication to delivering genuine Italian cuisine and fostering a sense of community has earned it a reputation as the go-to place for an exceptional dining experience. Conclusion: Coco Italian Market stands as a beacon of authenticity in the world of Italian cuisine. Its handcrafted and fresh pasta, reminiscent of flavors found in Italy, sets it apart from chain stores. The opportunity to join their travel group and experience the country firsthand further adds to the market's allure. For those who seek authentic Italian food and an immersive culinary journey, Coco Italian Market undoubtedly lives up to its reputation as a neighborhood favorite and remains a must-visit destination for all enthusiasts of genuine Italian cuisine.

We catered a meal from Coco's for our son's wedding rehearsal dinner. This was the best experience I have had working with a restaurant. Ashli, Dawn and Eugenio went above and beyond in making sure every detail was correct. They were extremely kind, helpful and hard-working and even helped us with decorating the venue. The food was delicious and many of our guests commented on how good it was. I'm so grateful for such a wonderful evening!

This was our first visit and we will be back. Food was very good and authentic. Cute and cozy place and the deli/store has some neat finds. The only thing that was disappointing was that when I paid the bill, I paid with cash, to avoid the added fee for using my debit card. I gave the waiter an extra $20 so that I would have enough for a tip. He was gone for several minutes and when he came back, I had the change from the bill and the $20 bill was still there. I asked him to make change so that I would be able to leave a proper tip. He told me that he was unable to, that it would be awhile because there wasn't enough cash to make change. This was very frustrating. Management needs to do a better job of assuring there is enough cash on hand so that their waitstaff can get the proper tip they earned.

Coco's Italian Market brings a taste of Italy to the Nashville, Tennessee area. Overall, this place definitely benefits the culinary scene of Music City. The food here is definitely on point and as an added bonus, the staff is friendly and adds to the overall experience. Service can make or break a restaurant and the staff here is great. I have noticed that Nashville, Tennessee is beginning to bring in better pizza and with this place, Italian food in general. Nashville is definitely more than hot chicken, barbecue and meat and three places and that is definitely a good thing. Nashville, Tennessee is analyzing city and now they can offer top quality dining options. This is definitely one of those restaurants that makes Nashville, Tennessee a better place.

I ate at the one on 51st and the customer service was so terrible. The waiter counted my cash in front of me instead of just going over to the side my bill was like $96 I think 25 of it was in ones she thought that I didn't give her enough money so she counted the cash in front of me. I've never been in a restaurant where they count the cash in front of you after you put the cash in the in the book so rude everyone everyone in the place said that that was OK. I asked speak to a manager and I the manager was I guess was not there. Everyone in the place is so rude. I would never go there and I asked no one to ever go there in Nashville. Specially if you're black.

Very good! Authentic Italian ordered the fettuccine Alfredo ! So good !! We also got the tortellini and the gelato ! Loved the market as well

We had heard great things about this place but I am very disappointed. Maybe we got the worst item on the menu in the Fettuccini Chicken Alfredo but I would think that any great Italian restaurant would have that down. It's super bland, the sauce isn't good and then chicken has zero flavor. I will say that the rolls and marinara sauce we got for $2 were great and absolutely the highlight of our meal. Overall I wanted Coco's to be great but I was very let down! **UPDATE** Not only did the food taste bad but we got borderline food poisoning. It's been a rough couple of hours since eating this for dinner. I absolutely would not recommend. Yikes!

One of the best Italian restaurants in Nashville. This place has that "authentic" Italian feel as soon as you walk through the door.

Everything was wonderful. The food, service and atmosphere. We're looking into bringing our wine club here for an event. They also sponsor trips to Italy.

I was near the kiosk while attending a jewelry making workshop nearby. The kiosk was within eyesight and I anticipated getting a cannoli at the end of our session. However, when I walked up to the kiosk at 5:52 pm and perused the confections alongside another patron, I was abruptly told they were closed. I asked the lady next to me if they attended to her and she said they were giving her a free cannoli to sample. It was at that moment that it became utterly clear that my presence as a customer was put off by what I can only assume as my color. I forget sometimes that I am not seen as a welcomed human in some spaces. The attendants, who were elderly, very well may be the owners. It immediately made me think, "these were probably the people pouring milkshakes on John Lewis as he tried integrate the white lunch counters in Nashville..." Thank you Coco's for making me never want to eat a cannoli again in my life. I walked back to the kiosk and took a photo of the sign. The elderly woman attendant said "is there anything I can do for you?" in a frustrated (not friendly) tone. I felt that she was beginning to feel irritated or intimidated by my continued presence after the male attendant had previously shooed me away. I explained that there is nothing they can do for me. I was shocked and hurt at their treatment in that moment. I will let this serve as a lesson learned. Noted.

The worst Italian food I've ever had. Service meh. Not sure what all the hype is about.

My husband and I have eaten at Coco's many times and are always impressed with the food! He loves the chicken marsala and I cannot get enough of their chicken parmesan! For our wedding, we decided to have them cater because we love their food. Our guests raved about the food and the staff at our event was phenomenal! One of the wait staff was overjoyed to work our wedding because it was her first time attending an American wedding and her genuine joy was such a sweet part of the night, she made everyone smile. We highly recommend them for dining in or catering! The catering director was also very helpful and kind leading up to the event.

When we lived in Nashville this was our most favorite place to go! It is very hard to find true authentic Italian food. Especially growing up in a very "authentic" Italian home. My son had surgery yesterday and we asked him were he would like to eat. He loves Coco's, unfortunately we haven't been here in about 4 years, since we moved. So we come now when we are out this way for medical visits for our 10 year old boy. We decided to do the 40 minute drive since he requested Coco's! We came in, got seated and while my boy was in the restroom I held his service dog, whom he has had since he was 4 years old. I was approached by a server (named Al) who stated that dogs are not allowed, he proceeded to say that the dog can stay this time, but doesn't want the word to get out! ?!??What??? I asked, "even service dogs?" He responds, "yes!" He then proceeds to state the dog will be blocking a high traffic area. So why sit me here?? I tell him, "when my son returns he will move over to a different area!" As he lays right by his feet. I got nothing but rudeness! I ended up saying let's go! Informed a manger to train their staff! My son was super upset. My boy says, "a true Italian restaurant wouldn't treat other Italians like that!" He said he didn't want to stay, was so upset he was in tears! My husband went in got the servers name and plans to report this establishment! We were both steamed! I know so many people pass off their pets as service animals, but those who just want to live normal lives with their illnesses don't need to be treated this way! Every place needs proper education on this! Not all medical illnesses are visible. This man would not like to be discriminated against, yet he did it to a 10 year old boy with a medical illness. Hope he is proud of himself! Disgusted! A place we all are so fond of has now left a sour taste in our mouths! I will not return.

Coco's definitely tastes like an authentic Italian restaurant. Their service can be a bit slow, but they still work hard to do their best! The food is AMAZING. Definitely a more casual spot.

Great pizza, friendly staff. The bon bons in the market were not good. Rhe lemon berry cake was excellent and so was the chocolate mousse cake. We would return.

Coco's is a nice intimate and casual spot for your standard Italian cravings. Can't go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs but I've tried a few dishes here and they're all great. Bring a large appetite or be prepared for a to-go box because the portion sizes are impressive. There's also a little Italian market on the inside which is great to grab some fresh ingredients to go.

I had high expectations and unfortunately they did not even scratch the surface. Parking was tight. I lucked out and found a spot up front but my dinner guests had to park at the bank (which I'm not sure is allowed?). I called earlier in the day to make reservations but they said they did not take reservations for parties under 10. The man on the phone reassured me that our party of 6 should have no trouble being seating despite it being a big graduation weekend and mother's day weekend. We arrived around 7pm and the host told us our wait would be 1.5-2 hours. We decided to order to-go instead which took a little over 30 minutes. It was disappointing. First, when you order to-go you don't get any bread. The pizza is basically on a tortilla. The ravioli only came with four pieces (which for $16 is ridiculous). The penne al fresco looked good but was very bland and the quality of the chicken was very poor. The bruschetta was actually decent. It wasn't the traditional hard and crispy bread but I actually prefer a softer bread. The only meal I did enjoy was the one I ordered - tortellini elliston. The sauce was so good! Unfortunately, I don't know if that is a good enough reason to be back.

Fettucine Alfredo has to be the worst thing on this menu! It tastes soo bad i wouldn't even give it to my worst enemy. It tastes like straight olive oil and pepper ... no other flavor. Wish I could get my money back for this trash! DO NOT ORDER! Wish I could give it 0 stars.

I've seen better pizza in public school cafeterias. Avoid at all costs. Worst pizza I've ever paid for.

Unfortunately this place wasn't what I thought it was going to be. Food was average and service was below :/

One of my favorite comfort meals. Our server Albert was also amazing and made the experience so pleasant. Give that man a raise!

First time at cocos all the way from Minnesota! First impression was great, authentic ambience and a cute deli in the lobby area. However when we sat down our service was terrible. Forgot the beer, brought out the wrong appetizer, gave us the wrong bills and when he went to take care of the payment just left all of our credit cards unattended. Very disappointed with the negligence and disregard for my personal information. If the food wasn't so good I probably would never return.

We picked up some take out dishes for a small gathering and everything was extremely good and tasty with substantial sized portions. We started with the Vigo pizza as an appetizer and what a treat it was. Then we moved on to Ceasar salads that were done well. For entrees, we had the fettucini and meatballs, penne al fresco, and the tortellini. Everyone thought their dishes were delicious. And finally we finished with the Italian Lemon Berry Cream cake which was light and flavorful. I could not have been more pleased and satisfied than we were with this meal and Coco's !

#fatjared say...It's a market, it's a restaurant, its a bocci ball court, it's a gelataria, it's honestly all kinds of great great fun that anyone can come to and enjoy. It's not perfect, but man is it good! For me to give a restaurant, or anywhere that is, 5 stars, you have got to be perfect. 5 stars on Yelp is the best you can get, which means that is perfect, So if you mess up at all, you can't get 5 stars. Coco's is a great spot, and honestly it is about a 3.5 out of 5. My complaints are that the area to eat is actually very dark. I know you're going for an Italian feel, but I like to be able to see my food. The other thing is that while the menu is amazing, it can be very very overwhelming. There are SO MANY options, and while that shows some expertise and authenticity, it can make ordering a bit difficult. I ordered an Italian sandwich, and the bread was fresh, meat was tasty, veggies crisp, not too much sauce, it's what you would want. The pasta my wife ordered (not pictured sorry) was great tasting pesto and tender pasta. Not spectacular, but very good. The salad from my MIL was also tasty, bacon added is always a plus, but not spectacular either. Overall, it was above average, but not enough above to warrant 4 stars. I enjoyed it, will come back for sure, even suggest coming here, but am also convinced there are better much better Italian options in Nashville!

Traveling through we stumbled across this gem. Hands down THE BEST Italian food we have ever had! The service was amazing and the inside was so authentic.

Food was terrific, service was prompt, but server had a bad attitude and seemed very annoyed by his job.

I've been wanting to go here for a hot minute, and some family friends decided to eat here for dinner one night, so naturally I was pretty excited to go. I've always heard evenly mixed reviews about this place, which scared me at first. It was either really tasty or just meh. My experience seemed to be pretty good, and it was a really tasty meal. I went with the Penne al Fresco, which has penne pasta, chicken, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine and pesto sauce. Surprisingly pretty dang tasty! Hoping to go back sometime soon

This is an authentic Italian American Ristorante and market. Our meal was wonderful. I ordered the side Caesar with grilled salmon. My partner ordered chicken Alfredo and the Italian side salad. The side salads are fairly large. I will get the Italian salad next time with the house Italian which was Delicious. This is also a market with all kinds of products such as hand made candies, cakes, sauces, lunch meats, a deli, frozen handmade pizzas and on and on. The service was good and pretty fast. The ambience in the restaurant is something you don't find in restaurants much anymore. I would go back there just for the ambience. And they sell pizza by the slice at lunchtime. We would order a pizza next time as it looked like an authentic Italian pizza. Our second trip there we went for lunch and we ordered a pepperoni and mushroom pizza. It was to die for absolutely perfect. Also, we both had the Italian salad with our pizza. Highly recommended! *****. I can't wait to go back to Nashville and eat here again.

This restaurant has the best, most authentic and fresh Italian food that Nashville has to offer. Period. It's so very good! I love how this location is so many things rolled into one- a market, a gelato and truffle stand, a wine shop, a restaurant, a bocce ball court... just a neat little spot. Even if you only intend on showing up to eat a meal, you are likely to find something else to do or see or eat or buy while you are there! I've been eating here for years and I've always loved it. I enjoyed dinner here with a friend tonight and to be totally honest, I wasn't thrilled with the wait time for service (taking orders, bringing checks, that sort of thing... the food came out pretty quick so the kitchen was on top of it!). BUT that being said, I don't think that this is typical when I consider the many times I've eaten here over the years. Service can be hit or miss sometimes at any restaurant and I can't dock this delicious place even one star for having to wait a few extra minutes here and there for things because I just love the food that much! The pastas are all my favorite but pizza here is great, too! I'm a fan of the huge meatballs. They're so yummy! The bolognese sauce is so decadent. Is you like pesto, try the penne pollo pesto for sure! My son had the kids spaghetti with a meatball earlier and the marinara sauce was the best in the entire world. The desserts are so perfect too... that cheesecake should be ALL KINDS OF ILLEGAL for being that delicious. Not to mention all of the chocolates and the gelatos. All of the portions are so massive, too. You definitely get enough to take home leftovers! You honestly cannot find better in all of Nashville even if you search high and low. Such a unique place! One of my absolute favorites!

I absolutely adore Coco's! Being a true New Yorker, it's quite a challenge to find excellent Italian cuisine in Nashville. However, Coco's has become my ultimate go-to spot for all my Italian cravings! I can't express enough how much I love them. Growing up Italian in Brooklyn, New York, that's saying something! Well, except for the fact that there's a lack of good Italian bread here, their dishes are absolutely mouthwatering! Five Stars from me!!!!

Hands down the best - the only - Italian in the Sylvan Park area of Nashville. Other restaurants claim to be "Sicilian" when the globs of cream and abundance of pork scream otherwise (our very much alive Sicilian Nonna, lover of her clean, heart healthy Mediterranean Sicilian seafood dishes would already be prematurely rolling over in her grave over that blasphemy but hey a nod of respect to the owner who was able to successfully tap into the local palette). Others claim to be "authentic" while being very hit or miss and too expensive to miss with runny oily sauce on overcooked spaghetti and sad, soggy cannoli. Forget about it! Coco's is a fantastic classic American Italian red sauce joint, just like the ones back in Brooklyn. The sauce! Why should I be cooking for 12 hours when I can hop over to Coco's? That crisp when you bite into the cannoli, even when it's close to closing... it brought tears to my eyes! Instantly brought me back to being a kid every winter driving into the city to get the good cannolis. The warm, beautiful staff. Felt like coming home. If you're down south and missing the tri-state area or getting hungry from binge watching The Sopranos, Coco's it is. There is nothing else. And hey, if those other places are for you, that's fine, but you don't know American Italian, and you definitely don't know Italian. And that's ok, there is something for everyone.

If you are wanting to be transported back to Italy with great wine and phenomenal food, This is the place for you! Now I do realize that we are in BBQ land, but this restaurant has been around for 4 generations and the food is absolutely amazing. It's a must try here in Nashville. The one thing I recommend is that you save room for dessert. Their affagado and canollis are to DIE FOR! The pricing is very fair and you will leave full and happy. The other great thing about this place is that they have an Italian market connected to the restaurant. It's fantastic! They even offer their pizza and pasta in a ready to bake container for you to purchase and take home. I can't wait to come back just so I can eat here again.

Food was fabulous- highly recommend the lasagna. The Italian grocery store is stocked with hard to find items direct from Italy. Gelato - yum!!

So we did dine in recently and it was such a lovely experience. The mozzarella app is a must if you're dining in because it was so yummy when hot and fresh. I ordered Marsala again and hubby ordered the mushroom ravioli with Alfredo and he added shrimp. I feel like whenever I order Marsala I'm jealous of the Alfredo and whenever I order the Alfredo I'm jealous of the Marsala so I'm happy we always order both so I can steal a little from my hubby lol. Rolls are great as usual to dip into the sauces. The pizzas also looked and smelled so good based off what we saw others order and we almost ordered one to try but we decided to get dessert instead. Hubby got tiramisu again and I got 2 mini cannolis. We were the first ones there for an early dinner so there was plenty of seating but by the time we left it was packed. We will definitely be back for dine in and will be trying a pizza next time!

This little joint was so cute! The atmosphere of this place was perfect for a dinner with friends or a romantic night. Over all the staff was friendly. They were relatively busy for the one or two waiters they had inside. But he was wonderful. The market was very cute and I would say good prices. Now on to the food.!! The best things were the tiramisu and bruschetta!! They were absolutely delicious!!! Which is why I forgot to get a pick of the whole plate of bruschetta!!! The beef sub was pretty good but not great. It's was missing it's pickled veggies (giardiniera)..Which was a little upsetting. And we didn't realize that till eating a half the sub. Torpedo the meats were average.. Nothing special.. But not bad! And pasta salad was amazing! Flavor was really good. The vinaigrette was a layer of flavor. The cheese raviolis were pretty good.. flavor wise. They were lukewarm tho.. And sadly the veal was way over cooked.. and rubbery... Over all I would go back and try something different and definitely get the bruschetta and tiramisu

Dessert was delish, you can buy full cakes in the store connected to the restaurant. We were flying home with no way to transport or else I would have!