Culaccino Italian Restaurant + Bar

Popped in here for dinner while traveling solo for a work trip and had a great experience. I was surprised to find out they’d only been open for about a month because it seemed like everyone knew exactly what they were doing and it was running as a well oiled machine. I popped back in for a few drinks a few nights later and had an awesome time being served by Sam who was extremely friendly and willing to indulge my questions and custom drink requests. The gnocchi was really good, hit the spot. It was hearty and full of flavor, perfect for a cold evening. I ordered the ricotta appetizer which ended up being different than I expected, but was really good. Essentially fried ricotta with red sauce. Too much food for 1 person! The complimentary bread with house made whipped ricotta was super good. Should not have ate it all before the other two dishes, but that’s how good it was, couldn’t stop. The espresso old fashioned they have on menu is very good, personally I recommend adding liquor 43 for a touch of sweetness. Enjoyed all the drinks I had from the menu and their wine. Great spot for Italian in Nashville. If possible, sit at the bar so you potentially have the opportunity to chat with Sam.

From the start, the ambience was great, service attentive, and food wonderful! The pear salad and the chicken sausage pizza stood out. Parking is validated for 2 hours in the east garage. Service was exceptional!

We stopped into this new Italian spot at Nashville Yards just two days after opening, and it did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and had outstanding service from Brian—his espresso martini was one of the best I’ve had, and every cocktail he made was spot-on. He also had great recommendations, which says a lot for a brand-new restaurant. Fantastic food, excellent drinks, and amazing bar service. We’ll definitely be back!

Culaccino Italian Restaurant & Bar is an absolute gem. The pasta is really good—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What truly elevated the experience, though, was the service. Our server, Noah, was amazing. He’s such a kind soul and genuinely strives to serve and make you happy while doing it. His positive energy and attentiveness made the entire meal even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the exceptional service!

I consider myself a pretty picky Italian. I grew up in New York and I traveled the world and so I've had a lot of variations of Italian food in my life. I'm really happy that this is across the street from where I live because I'll come back one of the things that you should order is not on the menu. It's called an Affogato. I insist that you order it. The pasta is amazing. The octopus is amazing. The salmon is amazing.

A stunning space, wonderful food and exceptional service! Chef Frank created something truly special, and Emerson took such great care of us. We’ll absolutely be back!

My husband and I went to Culaccino on a whim at 9:30 PM on a Friday night, 3 days after opening. We were seated right away, and service was pleasant. We received complementary bread and ricotta, and ordered Pappardelle and Il Re di Bologna to share. The bad: still and sparkling water will run you $9 each. We were asked if we wanted still, sparkling, or flat water. I answered still, assuming it was tap water and would be free. Nothing about the water price was mentioned. Surprisingly, 20% of our final bill ended up being water, which knocked a whole star off of this review. The good: parking was validated in the Nashville Yards East garage for 2 hours. Plus, the Pappardelle with lamb bolognese was delicious. I would come back just for that dish, but it was pricey at $26. The pizza was earthy and tasted good, but it was a bit dry without red sauce and the dough was a little underbaked on the sides. My husband enjoyed it though, and it was only $15 compared to the $26 pasta. The ambiance was pleasant. This would make a nice date night. We will be back! However, I will definitely be asking for the FREE water next time and not the $9 water.

I came here on a whim and I’m so happy I did! They opened a week ago and everything was delicious!! I asked for recommendations from some of the staff and they definitely were on the nose with the meatballs and gnocchi. They were both fantastic and I was so happy w my food. My waitress, Roxy, was delightful and made me feel so comfortable! Altogether a wonderful evening, I can’t wait to come back!