Little Hats Market
Italian restaurant · Germantown ·
Italian market & deli with sandwiches, soups, pastas & imported goods
Italian market & deli with sandwiches, soups, pastas & imported goods
"If you usually eat a chicken or eggplant parm sub at Little Hats, consider making the Italian market your spot for an impromptu solo pasta date. There are only a few pasta options, and they stick to classics like spaghetti and meatballs or cacio e pepe, but they’re all you need. And even though it doesn’t quite count as a “bowl of pasta,” the fried ravioli is still, after all,apasta and shouldn’t be ignored. Hell, if all you’re doing is eating some of those crispy squares and a glass of red (from the bar in the back), we’d say you’re having a good night." - Ann Walczak
"We firmly believe any neighborhood is made better by an Italian deli and market. And Little Hats doesn’t just check the box for Germantown—it sets the Italian deli and market standard for Nashville. Yes, this market spot is known for its sandwiches (the meatball sub and sausage, pepper, and onion are where it’s at), but they also make one of our favorite soups in town. That would be the Little Hats Soup with cheese tortellini, mushrooms, parm, and a chicken brodo that has the power to wipe away any semblance of a cold. Stop in and stock up on some fresh housemade pastas and imported olive oil for your next dinner party, but be sure to time it for lunch so you can grab an Italian soda and a sandwich to enjoy on the small patio outside. Food Rundown Little Hats Soup This is a bowl worthy of staking your reputation on. The earthy broth is brightened up with a hit of salsa verde, and it harbors a generous helping of crimini mushrooms and al dente cheese tortellini. It’s a filling meal all within itself. Chicken Parmesan Sandwich The chicken parm at LH is a behemoth that can easily be shared or partially saved for another meal. The Italian sub roll—which does a stellar impression of garlic bread with a drizzle of olive oil, parsley, and parmesan—houses a piece of breaded chicken that could easily be mistaken for its own continent. Slathered with a zippy marinara sauce and melty mozzarella, the sandwich is easily the best one here. photo credit: Casey Irwin Mortadella Muffuletta The heap of spicy giardiniera at the base of the muffuletta almost threatens to topple the balance of this sandwich. It’s definitely going to be the first thing you taste, but it’s quickly reined in by the smoked provolone and pistachio-flecked mortadella layered in between the sesame focaccia. There’s a lot happening here, but in the best way possible. Meatball Sandwich You can’t go wrong with this hoagie at Little Hats. Meatballs the size of the rolling boulder in Raiders of the Lost Ark are tucked next to each other and baked with a layer of marinara sauce, pesto, and mozzarella. photo credit: Casey Irwin Cacio E Pepe It’s supremely unfair to follow LH’s massive sandwich taste bombs with the pasta dishes. Don’t do it. While the cacio e pepe might’ve been okay on its own—despite pasta that was slightly overcooked—the subtle flavors of the dish are lost after you’ve assaulted your palate with spicy giardiniera and marinara. Overall, the pasta’s fine, but you can find better elsewhere in the city. photo credit: Casey Irwin" - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"This gourmet market is filled to the brim with Italian essentials, including a vast array of fresh pasta in various shapes, olive oils, cured meats and cheeses, and excellent canned tomatoes. However, it’s also a dine-in market (though seating is largely al fresco) serving some of the city’s best Italian bites. Starters like arancini, Italian wedding soup, and a chopped Calabrian salad with crispy prosciutto lead the way for hearty Italian sandwiches and bowls of pasta, including bolognese and rigatoni." - Ellen Fort
"Little Hats in Germantown sets the Italian deli and market standard for Nashville. The Italian-style sandwiches are, indeed, legit—the robust meatball sub and zesty sausage, pepper, and onion are where it’s at. But as the temperatures dip or you’re feeling the first sniffles of an annoying cold coming on, it’s hard to beat the restorative powers of the Little Hats Soup. It has cheese tortellini, mushrooms, and parm that come together in a simmering chicken brodo. On the market side of things, the fresh pastas and imported olive oil are going to be the talk of your next dinner party. Be sure to time your shopping for lunch so you can grab an Italian soda and a sandwich to enjoy on the small patio outside." - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"Little Hats Market is the quintessential deli in Nashville. That’s thanks to the sound of a bustling kitchen cranking out chicken parm sandwiches and crispy ravioli, along with Seinfeld and Sopranos gear peppering the space. The saucy meatball sandwich is a great choice, and their cacio e pepe is basically just fancy macaroni and cheese. For parents who want to get their kids cooking early, the Little Hats market is well-stocked with shelves of Italian cookbooks, pastas, sauces, and olive oils. It’s also one of the rare spots in Germantown with dedicated parking. If you’re lucky, you just may bump into a Titans player devouring a Spicy Italian on his day off." - adam sloan