Luogo

Where to Dine in (and Around) the Gulch

"New York City restaurateur Anthony Scotto launched his first solo venture in the Gulch with Luogo, a light and airy stretch of space featuring a lemon grove mural and an expansive outdoor patio. The menu features Italian classics with a heavy emphasis on Mediterranean ingredients, such as potato and zucchini chips topped with melted gorgonzola cheese, a grilled margherita pizza, and entrées like pappardelle with duck ragout and grilled sausage." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones, Eater Staff

"Dine-in Celebrate Thanksgiving amidst Luogo’s tranquil Mediterranean Coast-inspired decor in the Gulch with a four-course prix fixe menu featuring chef’s specials like butternut squash ravioli and bucatini alla vodka with lobster as well as roasted turkey and Executive Chef Anthony Scotto’s sausage stuffing, green beans, brown sugar mashed sweet potatoes, roasted carrots, and house gravy. The cost is $95 per adult and $45 for children. Reservations are highly encouraged." - Clara Wang

13 Must-Try Desserts in Nashville

"Manhattan restaurateurs Anthony and Theresa Scotto bring the Amalfi Coast to the Gulch with Luogo’s airy dining space, light colors, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Their gluten-free, sugar-dusted Italian donuts are just as airy and light — they’re made-to-order, ready for dipping in chocolate and vanilla cream sauce, and worth the $16 price tag." - Clara Wang, Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

Grant Donnelly

Google

First visit to Luogo, and had a nice time. Very attentive service and the food was good, a little rich for my liking but well prepared. We had a few appetizers which I liked (and forgot to take pictures of). The salad was my favorite followed by the burrata. I also had the gnocchi which was probably the dish that was a bit too rich for my taste. Lots of people celebrate birthdays here and they bring a dessert out with a sparkling candle. This candle lets off an awful smell.

Greg Taylor

Google

We had an amazing meal. From cocktails, to appetizers and entrees, everything was delicious. Service was also exceptional. Our server, Laura, was outstanding. Don’t skip dessert. Save room somehow.

Christie Little

Google

Took my mom here for a special dinner, and it did not disappoint. The food was fantastic and the service was great. Our server, Tree, was super nice and helpful, giving recommendations and making the night super fun. Several people from the restaurant came by to check in, including the owner who introduced himself and asked about our meal. Will definitely be adding it to my top places for a special night out.

Stephanie Graviett

Google

We are from out of town and decided to try Luogo last night. Overall it was a very cute place on the inside. The food was ok, but I’m mostly here to review the dessert. When we were done with dinner we placed an order for tiramisu to go. They took about 25min to get the dessert to us. When we got home we realized all they gave us was a to-go box of cream with a little bit of cocoa powder on top. There was literally no lady fingers at all in it…just cream. We were so disappointed. Definitely not worth it- I wouldn’t waste your money here.

Elaine Milks

Google

Luogo was the perfect GRAND FINALE for our girls trip to Nashville. Our group of 10 enjoyed everything that was put in front of us. The Spring Salad was easily the best salad I’ve ever had, an interesting variety of vegetables/grain but the most delicious flavour combination. Highly recommend! Pictured are the Spring Salad, Chitarra with Beef Meatballs, Rigatoni Bolognese, and Arancini del Luogo. All delicious! You can’t go wrong with Luogo. 5 stars!!!!!

Nathan

Google

Luogo was spectacular from start to finish. Probably the best Italian I've had this side of the Atlantic! Our waitress, Laura, was on point and very attentive. The owner stopped by to check on us as well. We started with the gorgonzola potato and zucchini chips and the Caesar salad. Both were excellent. The chips portion was big enough to split 4 ways. For mains, my wife enjoyed the chitaara and meatballs and I had the buccatini alla vodka with lobster. Amazing! We washed everything down with acqua panna bottled water, a couple frescas, the winter old fashioned and a glass of cab. 10/10 will be back!

Christina Rutledge

Google

Luogo is by far the best Italian restaurant to hit Nashville by a long shot! I moved here 9 years ago born and raised in Los Angeles and was always disappointed with the restaurant selection (which has clearly changed over the last 9 years) and this is even better than anything I have had in NYC! My husband, Stan Davis, and I have not stopped coming here since we tried it! It always seems to be on a whim and I am in my workout clothes and no judgement either! We don’t like leaving our Brentwood bubble to downtown after work hours but do for this place! Food and service are impeccable and the owner Anthony Scotto is great and knowledgeable! Clearly puts his whole heart into it. Also, don’t miss the Thursday only Veal Parmigiana!

Fareed Naeem

Google

Love going here - and now we just eat at the bar enjoy hanging out with the staff. Our go to dinner includes 1st course: pizza 2nd course: duck ragu 3rd course: cheese cake and tiramisu. And owner Anthony Scotto is always so welcoming and ensuring the experience is absolutely amazing!

Matt B.

Yelp

Food here was decent overall. Seeded bread was fine, Gnocci was solid. Fettucini wasn't great, especially for $39. Cocktails were good, but nothing to write home about. Ambiance was nice and not too loud. Service was good, and this might be a nitpick here, but it was a but much. I'd estimate between 12-15 interactions with server and who I'm assuming was the manager, most of which were meaningless. Overall not a bad experience, but the value is pretty bad. $160+ for 2 drinks, bread, salad, nd two pasta entrees. Would not recommend.

Nalini M.

Yelp

Way better than my expectations, especially with these mixed reviews on google and yelp. I'm a picky person. The service was top notch, the environment was beautiful. A few loud voices on the other table, but that wasn't the fault of the restaurant. The Fritto Misto was so flavorful, light and crispy. It had perfect seasoning. My only complaint I would say, it has too many pieces of calamari and 3 pieces of shrimp. Everything else was exceptional, you can taste this is all being made in house with lots of fresh ingredients. Simple dishes but filled with so much flavors. The tiramisu was one of the best I've ever had in my entire life. I'm so glad, I didn't listen to these mixed reviews and gave this place a try. I will definitely be back. Do note, they can't split a check evenly for a huge party. Max they can do is 4 separate checks.

Cleo G.

Yelp

Really nice, up-scale Italian restaurant. Went for a date, and was very pleased by the ambiance. Upon being seated we were greeted with very friendly service, our choice of water, and complimentary breadsticks and olives. I will say, though, that we waited significantly longer than we should have after being seated for our waiter to come and ask for our order. Once we did order, we got the Pappardelle with Duck Ragu, Rigatoni Bolognese, and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes. They came with some Parmesan (not freshly grated) to top the plates as well. Here were my thoughts: Rigatoni Bolognese: 7/10 - Standard pasta bolognese! The rigatoni was well cooked, and the bolognese sauce was comforting and savory. Pappardelle with Duck Ragu: 7.9/10 - I liked the flavor of this more than the rigatoni bolognese since there was more depth and cattiness to the duck and sauce. The pappardelle was al dente, but I wish it was a bit thicker to add more bite. I also felt like there should have been more duck confit in the sauce, as I found myself looking for it. Parmesan Mashed Potatoes: 9/10 - These came with a delicious cheesy crust on top, and the potatoes themselves were creamy and so so rich. They were a bit oily at the end but that's a testament to their richness. Based on what we tried, I think they do their pastas well and as expected, and I expect their creamier, richer pasta dishes would have gotten even higher ratings from me had I ordered them.

Connor S.

Yelp

This review is NSFW. As a human being this was an enchanting experience to say the least. I have 68 reviews around the southeast and I cannot state enough the whirlwind that this sent my body through. Appetizers: Risotto balls were cheesy, light, and pumped full of tastiness that leaves your tongue tingling. Margahreta pizza was thin as a finger-nail with a delectable sauce and cheese blend. We also tried the chips and the cheese was a gastronomical Big O. The mains: we went overboard. We ordered the Gnocchi (divine with fresh chicken). The chicken appeared to be coddled, loved, and fed with only the finest of heavenly ingredients and self sacrificed itself to have the honor of being plated on this dish. I had the short rib that actually slipped off the bone. The bone fell out with no meat attached and each bite melted in your mouth before swallowing. Our friends ordered the duck ragú and it was delicious. Dessert: cheesecake. Crafted from God himself. Tiramisu was elite. Olive oil cake shames all the other girls for being dusty and dry as she's the top dog. The tart wasn't great. The SERVICE: we were treated as first class royalty. Plates were replaced after every course. Immediately after someone de-crumbed our table. New silverware consistently. Never went a second without a full water glass. Multiple people working our table and managers consistently checking in. Ambiance was beautiful and classy. The chef can be seen walking around and greeting guests. Staff seemed like they all genuinely wanted to be there. This experience was a true gift. You must budget this into your next celebration. It's bar none to anything else in Nashville.

Alli N.

Yelp

Loved the vibe of this place. I found it when searching for a nice date spot while visiting Nashville. Not pictured is the tiramisu which was to die for!!!! Do not miss it! All our food was outstanding and our server was top notch. He gave us many recommendations for around town which was an added bonus!

Caitlin T.

Yelp

Loved it here! As soon as you walk in the door it smells so good. It's very modern with accents of Lemon and nature esque branches hanging inside and wrapped around the patio. Our server recommended the risotto halibut and it was fantastic! It paired well with my limoncello margarita which was so good I treated myself to two. Cannot wait to go back!

John F.

Yelp

The atmosphere was fantastic and the service was great. Highly recommended place to eat.

Raven T.

Yelp

A pasta girlie meets her pasta dreams here at Luogo! Pappardelle with Duck Ragu came recommended by staff.. thank you! I could've gotten one to go type good! I was hesitant to try the olive oil cake, but its citrus notes and cream made it the perfect fluffy treat to end dinner. The lemon wallpaper decor transcended me back to my time in Amalfi Coast. Cannot wait to return!

Andrea H.

Yelp

PACKED AND OVERPRICED. We arrived on a Saturday night and the restaurant was full. They sat us at a long banquette with a table for two and we had people on each side of us. We were sitting so close to other people we could see their meal and hear their conversation. I ordered the bread appetizer and the seabass. See my photo of the bread appetizer. For the price, it was not much bread at all. I have received a whole loaf in other Italian restaurants or the bread was just complementary. So that was my first disappointment. For my main course I had the seabass. When I ordered it, I asked if I could change the side dish to a pasta. The server no, this is way it comes. Ok then. The dish arrived and the fish skin side down and when I flipped it over it was the thinnest piece of fish I have ever been served in a restaurant. When I scraped the fish off the skin with my fork, it amounted to 2 bites of fish. For approx. $40, I expected more. I had the gelato for dessert and it very nice so no complaints there. She had a pasta dish- the pappardelle with duck ragu. She liked it but didn't finish it. I had the bread, the seabass, the gelato, and bottle of water and it was approx. $92. I mean come on now. We visited for the weekend and felt Nashville was overpriced as a whole- from the hotel room, to the breakfast place we stopped at, and now this restaurant for dinner. It was par for the course. If you do decide to try it, bring money and expect very little.

Steve S.

Yelp

This is fine dining in Nashville. 4 of us ate here and everything was exceptionally prepared. Delicious! The price is what you would expect for such high quality food. This ain't Taco Bell! I had the clams & spaghetti in a white wine sauce. It was delicious and I loved every bit of it. Others had salmon, short ribs, chitarra with meat balls. And their reaction was the same as mine. The desserts are exceptional too. Wow! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

Brenda M.

Yelp

5 star service, ambiance, reservations, ease of parking and the food was delicious. I had dreams about the arancini. Would most definitely recommend and will be back to try other things on the menu. Everything that I saw come out of the kitchen looked amazing. The manager came over to make sure our experience was great, just like a true Italian would greet his guests. If you are in Nashville looking for great Italian food and wine, this is your place...look no further.

Dave B.

Yelp

What an amazingly delicious way to kick off a weekend with friends in Nashville. A first timer here at Luogo's and there's so much to rave about. Let's start off with the decor and service. A modern motiff with a touch of old world Italian flare, nice lighting and a very upbeat vibe. Impeccable service - very knowledgeable on the menu, history of the business and a commitment to giving a high end experience. So, getting to the meat of the review (lol) I give you 3 top choices. Spaghetti with Manilla Clams - perfect texture with amazing flavor and sauce. Chianti Braised Beef Rib - So melt in your mouth tender. No need for a knife. Chicken Marsala - A gorgeous presentation with tender chicken and great flavor. And my review wouldn't be complete without mentioning the cocktails and dessert. My gin martini was fantastic with the cranberry reduction and Pechaudes Bitters. And the Salted Caramel Hot Buttered Rum was ordered quite a few times lol. And I tell you here and now, your meal won't be complete unless you order the Bomboloni (hand made sugar coated, vanilla cream filled donuts) with a sinfully delicious chocolate dipping sauce. A very impressive and outstanding experience of delicious food, great ambience and top notch service.

Tyler V.

Yelp

Luogo was our first dinner spot during our recent trip to Nashville, which kicked off the trip on a high note. About halfway through our meal, we discussed the last time we had such delicious Italian food. Before landing on Luogo as our dinner spot, we decided between here and Pelato (owned by the same company). Later in our trip, we went to Pelato, but starting with Luogo was an excellent decision. For a party of two, I found it a nice semi-upscale spot to get a great dinner. Besides the food, a very noticeable positive of Luogo is the service. During our visit, we were constantly being attended to, and everyone from the second you step foot inside the restaurant is more than friendly. At no point did our wine need to be refilled, water refilled, or did an empty plate stay on the table for too long. You can tell that quality service is a big emphasis for their business, and everyone works together. Getting to the food now. We split a Grilled Caesar salad, a bottle of wine, and then two pasta dishes. From the pictures on Yelp, I was set on getting the Chitarra with Beef Meatballs. The tomato sauce is hearty but also not overpowering. The meatballs are so juicy, and each bit is a good one.

Richard B.

Yelp

One of our favorite places to go, especially on Thursday nights when it's Veal Parmigiana night. Excellent food and service

Mark H.

Yelp

Place is walkable from downtown. There are other options as always. The restaurant has a great vibe and it's clean. Great service. The waiter was very good. Explained, asked questions. The staff is very attentive. First place I have been to where the waiting staff is standing by a half dozen tables waiting to help you. My water glass was refilled when half empty instead of being out and waiting. So nice!! The food came out in a timely manner and hot. Good price for the amount of food. Good wine choices.

Abby A.

Yelp

Came to Nashville on a girl's trip and this was our first stop. The Pizza appetizer was 15/10 INCREDIBLE!! So thin and crispy with tons of flavor. A crowd favorite. Honestly wish we had gotten 2 of them. The cocktails were alright - nothing to write home about. Very liquor forward for everyone at the table. We all ordered one on the menu. The best pasta dish by FAR was the bolognese pasta. There's a reason it's highly recommended. I personally ordered the linguine clam pasta dish and was slightly disappointed with the flavor. Lacking seasoning and flavor. The service was great and atmosphere of the restaurant was nice. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in town.

Victoria L.

Yelp

Luogo is a MUST. I'm so happy they made their way here in the gulch. Ive been here a handful of times and I love Italian food so much! The fritto misto is a favorite of mine. It's so light, and there's a variety of veggies and seafood in the mix. I feel less guilty eating it! Also, the meatballs were unbelievable. I highly recommend both of them. The pizza is so good and thin! I was impressed, and some of my Italian friends agreed this one lands high on their list as well. The rigatoni bolognese was packed with flavor and the lobster bucatini was light and flavorful as well. You can tell everything is made with fresh ingredients and the pasta was cooked al dente. I dream of Luogo everytime a friend comes to visit me because it's that good! There's always room for desserts. The banana pudding with chocolate chips added a nice texture, the bomboloni was nicely coated with sugar, tiramisu was light, and the Italian lemon olive oil cake had a perfect tang. Overall, service is always great here and I love the food. No complaints! 5 stars all around.

Ray M.

Yelp

Really good. Nice staff. Fresh food. The maitre'd was very attentive stopping by during my meal to check in. The bartender we had was also very good and very friendly and engaging. I had pasta with meat sauce and it was very good. I really like the ambiance as well and would definitely go back.

Erin B.

Yelp

This place was really good! I enjoyed their pasta options. The duck pasta was really good. I got the bolognese and I thought it was ok. Very heavy on the olive oil to the point where I thought it took away from the flavor-fulness of the sauce. But my only complaint for that pasta was the olive oil quantity. The desserts, especially the doughnuts, were really good. Good drink selection although pricy. The service was ok? It was a bit slow. I felt like the place was a bit over-hyped (all my friends have been raving about it) but overall it was good food. The tables are spaced well so you don't feel packed in and there is room for bigger groups. No free parking, but they offer valet for $15.

Tarek H.

Yelp

Have you not been outside the Country/state/nearing county? If the answer is Yes. Then this ll knock your socks off. Like ambiance, service, food. Now if you have been to a decent city/country, with actual good food, then the experience is average. Appetizers were ok, salty a bit! Pasta was good, and other main dishes we tried, good not over the top good. Like it was just another restaurant experience nothing special. Staff is nice and attentive. Would i be back probably not, again nothing special! Just another restaurant.

Amber A.

Yelp

Such a fun place to go to in the gulch! The food was so tasty, and the portions were perfect! You have to try to eggplant and zucchini pie - YUM! I got the gnocchi and thought it was excellent but my guests got the rigatoni bolognese and raved about it just as much. The service was excellent; the appetizers and entrees were spaced out well. The restaurant itself was very cute, decorated well! I would return and recommend it to anyone!

Jasmine C.

Yelp

This is by far one of our favorite restaurants. We came here on a Tuesday night few days before the holiday and enjoyed seating at the bar where we encountered several guys who were over the top attentive and great at what they did. The drinks were amazing. They recommended so much to us ti where we had to try it. We even met the mother in law of the owner who was super sweet.

Alley F.

Yelp

Visited here when they first open and it honestly wasn't my favorite BUT we gave it another shot for date night and I'm really happy we did. We made reservations for 6:30 on a Friday and upon arrival it wasn't too busy but by 7 pm every table was packed and the ambiance was great. Service was outstanding! I went with a wine recommendation from our server which turned out fantastic. Funny enough, we ended up getting the exact same meals as last time and they both loved them. I got the duck Ragu and I truly think this might be my favorite pasta. The flavor is immaculate and the portions are very big. Like ate half there and had half for dinner (which I'm eating right now and reminded me to write this review) I tried my husbands bolognese and personally didn't like it but he did so that's all that matters. Being in the gulch there is always risk for a bad parking situation but luckily there is a lot right across the street. Can't wait to go back!

Gavin C.

Yelp

It's our last night in Nashville, after eight full days of eating our way across Middle Tennessee. We're invited to a birthday celebration at Luogo and after a short walk from our home base in the Gulch, we arrive. Outside, it's humid and steamy. A summer Nashville night that we are barely used to, even after a week in town. Inside, it's cool. Yea, AC cool. But, wow it's the place cool. Light and bight, lively but blissfully omitting oppressive grind of noise that has so-far overpowered every place we've dined at so far. That was a lot of words to say "just right." Luogo is Italian for "the place" and indeed this is the place. Anthony are staff are warm and friendly. This is the most thoughtful and welcoming meal on our trip. It's been some time since I've encountered team that is so attentive. Which brings me to food. This is a town known for music, eating and drinking after all. Without question, this was our best meal in Nashville. A simple dish like spaghetti was so well executed that even the leftovers were enthusiastically revisited a few hours later when we got peckish close to bedtime. The filet was perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was served with a steak knife but a butter knife could have handled it easily. Even simply things like breadsticks were way better than need be. As for the celebration at hand, the staff went above and beyond, making this a special night. Can't wait to return.

Sandra G.

Yelp

Fantastic meal in Nashville! Ambience is super cool... Get the meatballs! They were my favorite thing on the menu. I had the chicken marsala. It was also delicious. The martinis were perfect bartenders. Super nice. Will go here again really enjoyed it.

Kelly N.

Yelp

We arrived on a chilly Friday night for dinner. Beautiful decor with professional staff. I saw 4 bartenders working and quickly realized that they are needed. We had a gift card to spend so we tried several items off the menu. The pizza appetizer is HUGE, don't be misled. The Caesar salad is delicious. We loved the sauce with the salmon. The bolognese was very good. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Our water glass was never empty. Huge wine list. Cute bathrooms. Parking is $15 for valet or self park in a nearby paid lot.

Matt T.

Yelp

Loved their food, did not love their wine list. Server was exceptional. Please put more approachable wines on your list. Everything doesn't need to be $80 a bottle. That sends the wrong message to your guests. The steak was good, not amazing, and my crab pasta was really nice. For $290, dinner for two better be much more than good and nice. I would go back, but I'd be better prepared to navigate the menu and wine list.

Steph H.

Yelp

So we started to frequent this place for weekday lunch when they were still doing it. We had a rather ridiculous encounter there the last time we were in and won't be back. We ordered all our usual items but decided to try the Pappardelle with Duck Ragu that particular time. When it arrived at the table, the strong smell of white truffle oil was apparent, this is not listed on the menu as I either wouldn't have ordered it or asked for it without that. It's a polarizing ingredient that should be listed. Anyways, I told our waiter and he said "no problem, we'll remake it" and only a few minutes later it was brought back- clearly more watered down and still smelling slightly of white truffle oil. It was obvious they tried to take some of the pasta off the top and re-fired the same dish. I told them I simply didn't want it at this point. The owner then approached us saying "he watched them make it and there was no truffle oil" when I said "ok, well we can still smell it and it's watered down now" he said it was the cheese and I must not be use to it. Thew his hands in the air and walked off. My husband and I were so insanely put off by this man's entire attitude, never once an apology just straight accusatory and pretentious. We had started coming every week, excited for something different in Nashville but we won't ever recommend it or head back.

Ruta P.

Yelp

Ambiance is great! We now have made it a staple for our date nights. Big shout out to Camille and Joey for making our dinners a more personal event. Love the Nduja sausage and Gemelli, glad it is now on the regular menu! It has Burrata on top which finishes it perfectly. Their olives and breadsticks are complimentary and are spicy and delicious! They use good evoo. The portions are enough to fill you(but maybe a little small) and it is a little pricey, but my husband and I think it is worth it! Go see for yourself!

Shreena P.

Yelp

The best Italian food we had in Nashville! We decided to go for a fancy dinner before a Opry show. We called early on during the day and made a reservation. We had walked by the restaurant multiple times and picked it based on its appearance and the vibes it was giving. Excellent service and a delicious meal, and friendly staff. We ordered the fall salad, arancini and grilled pizza Margherita. The pizza was absolutely Devine - it was the most perfect thin crust pizza (that didn't get soggy). You could tell the ingredients were the finest and fresh. The fresh tomato sauce on the pizza was so good and the cheese was delicious. The fall salad had the right amount of dressing and the combination of walnuts, greens, amerena cherries with the gorgonzola was so so yummy! Honestly we were stuffed after ordering these three items so we didn't order any other dishes.

Mandy K.

Yelp

Fabulous Legitimate Unmatched. REAL New York Italian has landed in Nashville. And I don't mean a pizza joint. Elevated. Refined. Delicious. Easter Brunch was magnificent. I mean, a meatball in the Bloody Mary?!?! Wow. Anthony and Theresa have brought all the sophistication of their family's restaurant in Manhattan to the Gulch. We are so lucky they are here. The best Bolognese I have ever ever had. Cioppino, same. Milanese, same. Whatever you do, save room for the banana pudding. And the perfectly espresso flavored Tiramisu will leave you wanting more.

Gabriella A.

Yelp

The food here is amazing. The fritto misto, rigatoni bolognese, and tiramisu are my favorites. The indoor outdoor seating are beautiful and the service is great. I can't say enough good things about Luogo!

Erin J.

Yelp

Loveeeeee Luogo. Second time here and it did not disappoint from a food perspective! The burrata is so delicious. I should probably order another appetizer, but it's my favorite. I also ordered the same pasta as last time, but also delicious. I also ordered the same dessert. It's a seasonal cheesecake and I'm holding out that one time it'll be chocolate instead of fruit haha. This time the service was lacking a bit - our server was so kind, but it took a very long time to order our food, and it was forever before we were able to pay our checks. We were looking around to try to get her attention so we could get our checks and couldn't find her. Also, some of the appetizers came out in a weird order. We ordered two arancini and one came out, we ate it and then waited about 10 minutes and asked- then the other order came out. Not a big deal, just unexpected. All in all, Luogo is a must try, but if maybe just factor in some extra time. The delay is the only reason I did not give a 5/5 this time. Food is spectacular!

Lana B.

Yelp

Luogo is great for a group- just make sure you get a reservation! First of all when you walk in youll notice the establishment is much bigger than you might have thought walking up! Their bar is beautiful. I was a little surprised at the price of the hugo spritz we were ordering, however they were pretty good. We ordered a few apps and a few pasta dishes to share family style. I highly recommend doing this if you want to try a few things! The food, I felt, was very affordable for the quality! Our server was nice and attentive to our needs, specifically our hugo spritz needs.

Kim W.

Yelp

Jocelyn was amazing!!! It honestly felt like a good friend was serving us. She knew the menu very well and made our experience absolutely perfect. We will definitely come back to Luogo the next time we visit Nashville! Thank you for an amazing dinner!!

Rachel C.

Yelp

This place is absolutely amazing! We came because it is highly recommended by Bobby Bones & it did not disappoint. Everything from the drinks, appetizers, gnocchi & ricotta cheesecake was perfection. We brought out 86 yr old Italian grandmother & she said this was some of the best Italian she's ever had. The service & atmosphere is terrific. We will definitely be back

Nate M.

Yelp

I loved Luogo! Not only is the food delicious and cozy, but the ambiance here is killer; which is something I really miss from the West Coast or "bigger city" restaurants. It's hard to explain, but it feels like the restaurant is alive; there's a bustling movement, stiff drinks, loud conversations, and enticing smells. I could have sat and sipped wine here for hours. If this is your first time here, a must order is the Grilled Margherita Pizza. A cracker thin crust charred and topped with incredibly fresh basil and pecorino Romano cheese. *chefs kiss* I ordered the Pappardelle with Duck Ragu. Shout out to Cody, our server, who highly recommended it especially upon our first visit. My favorite part of this dish were the slightly under cooked flat noodles and the devilishly tender duck confit. Just give me a 20mg gummy, a bowl of Luogo duck confit, and a binge worthy show, and I'm set! The drinks here are just as good as the food. The old fashioned was made with a touch of rum and I loved every ounce. My wife and I truly had an amazing experience and a date night that we will remember for quite a while. Did I mention that Jay Cutler was sitting two tables away from us? Grazie per l'ospitalità, Luogo!

Nicki M.

Yelp

Authentic delicious Italian food served in a trendy upscale restaurant ! Our server was knowledgeable of the menu and answered all our questions! She made sure the timing of the courses did not overlap so as to give us time in between. I was very pleased that the red wine was properly cooled because it is such a disservice to red wine to serve it room temperature. We started with the whole milk burrata, prosciutto, and melon appetizer. The burrata was nice and creamy - very yummy! For my main, I ordered the Bucatini aka Vodka with Lobster. They make the vodka sauce from scratch and it had lobster claws and large chunks of lobster throughout- it was amazing! For dessert I had a tasty tiramisu served uniquely in an old coffee press pot. Overall, make a reservation and come try this place for yourself!

Julia S.

Yelp

This was our first visit to Luogo, but it won't be our last. The ambience is quite nice, but the service immediately stuck out as exceptional. Everyone was very attentive without it being too much. Our server, Abby, represents this restaurant so well! She was knowledgeable about the menu and was personable and helpful. In fact, she went out of her way to put a sparkler on my husband's dessert after he commented he'd seen one served at another table. Turns out it's typically only for special occasions, but Abby really went the extra mile to surprise him. As for the food? Delicious. I cannot recommend the ricotta with eggplant caponata highly enough. It's one of the best appetizers I've ever had. The branzino was prepared perfectly and my bucatini vodka with lobster was so good. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back.

Emily S.

Yelp

We so enjoyed our dinner at Luogo and our amazing server Jocelyn! highly recommend the spring salad, duck ragu, fettuccini pescatora, and the tiramisu! The restaurant was full and the hospitality was wonderful, it was great to see the owner who greeted us on our arrival! such a gem of a place in the gulch!

Nicole T.

Yelp

Luogo is easily one of the best dining experiences that I've had in Nashville. I have seen many influencers highlighting this new restaurant, so I was curious to see what the hype was all about. I was surprised to find it was not overhyped at all, and exceeded my expectations! The staff is very friendly and attentive, while not being overbearing while your enjoying your dinner. I ordered the bolognese pasta and my boyfriend had the spaghetti and meatballs. The pasta is cooked al dente, and was delicious. We both ordered drinks, and they were great as well. I had the Frizzante Limoncello and my boyfriend ordered the Luogo Sour. The Luogo Sour came out in a cocktail glass and was pretty to look at if you want to take cute pictures with cocktails. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there and it was the perfect place for us to celebrate our anniversary!

Aswathi C.

Yelp

Experienced one of the most exceptional customer service. (Except from the person seating us, I asked to be seated in the couch area as we had a 4 year old, she was like it's for large parties in a pretty blunt manner, I noticed there were some small table areas with couch as well.. anyway).. Our waiter was Very pleasant, knowledgeable and considerate. The cocktails were decent, I loved the espresso martini, in fact one of the best out there. Old fashioned was ok. About the menu overall, it's clearly not catering to vegetarians.. in fact no pasta option other than a red sauce prima Vera pasta which was average. Margherita pizza is very different from any other place, kudos on that extremely thin crust, but I didn't feel the taste was that exceptional. Burrata was amazing. The potato and zucchini chips would've been fine if cheese was not poured all over it. Tiramisu is decent. Overall it's a feel good dining experience for the extremely good customer service but menu does need some working on. I accidentally poured some drink on myself, and a waiter (who was not even for our table) offered soda water for cleaning it.

Debi S.

Yelp

Dan made our night with excellent service. We loved everything we ate. Beautiful ambience. We sat outside and it felt so good. Can't wait to get back with some more friends so we can try a few more items. The tiramisu is very light and delicious. Loved the frito misto and duck papadelle pasta. The daiquiri was sooo good! Definitely beach vibes. This was my second visit here and service is consistently great.

Marc G.

Yelp

Gave Luogo a try for Valentine's Day. Pretty room, decent service ... but a ridiculous (and undisclosed until check presentation) FIFTY FIVE DOLLAR CORKAGE FEE. I was ok with the highly overpriced arancini; $25 for three golf ball sized lumps of rice was silly expensive, and they weren't the best I've ever had. The house made pasta was toothsome, but the sauces were one-dimensional, and cried out for salt. However, the corkage fee was beyond the pale. Don't waste a meal or your money here; there's simply no value to be had. Since I'm not one to complain about a problem without a solution, I offer up Pastaria off Charlotte Avenue as a fabulous alternative. Both restaurants offer house made pasta in a pleasant atmosphere ... but Pastaria's pricing is far more reasonable, as is their corkage fee, and their sauces were more flavorful. Update-Evan, Luogo's general manager, reached out the next day. He kindly refunded the corkage fee. I invited him to let me know if the restaurant revisited the corkage policy, and, if so, I'd be happy to spread the news.

Maylee W.

Yelp

Beautiful ambience at Luogo - restaurant is located on the bottom floor of a commercial building. Ordered pappardelle with duck ragu - excellent - flavors of this entree were amazing - order this! Seared salmon - good; other entrees / chittara with beef meatballs and Pasta Primavera- good. Birthday celebration at our table and the tiramisu has a flaming candle - fun! However in my opinion, I feel like the birthday dessert should have been complimentary since the total bill was over $100 per person. Service -we had a table for 10 and the server was a little slow in the beginning- the drink order took 30 minutes and this dinner dragged on 2-1/2 hours...

Maya A.

Yelp

We really enjoyed our time here. It was packed that Wednesday night but luckily we had a reservation. Our server was very nice and just the right amount of attentive. The food was amazing ! We had the fritto misto for our starter, and wow, the SHRIMP. It was perfection. The bolognese & spaghetti with Manilla clams were our entrees and let me tell you, my eyes lit up when I had my first bite of the bolognese. I was disappointed that I couldn't finish it, it was so dag-on good ! The spirit-free drinks were also a pleasant surprise. The La Dolce Vita was my favorite. Loved it here. We'll be back !

K W.

Yelp

Wonderfully restraunt. Fantastic menu expertly prepared. Well curated wine and spirits program. Attentive, professional service in conjunction with a beautifully appointed space. I'm not sure what else you could ask for.

Karla W.

Yelp

First, let me give a shout out to the staff. They were incredible. Friendly, attentive, and our server (thanks, Angie) was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. We started out with a couple of cocktails that were fabulous (espresso martini and an off-the-menu old fashion). Starters included the ricotta-stuffed zucchini flower with tomato tartare. I'm not a fan of ricotta or raw tomato and this dish was delicious. The balance of tomato sweetness, acidity, and creamy, flavorful ricotta was spot on. Arancini was creamy and perfectly cooked, served with a "mop up the plate" red sauce. Mains were the rigatoni bolognese and squid ink risotto with halibut. Both were absolute perfection! I'm, particularly, critical of bolognese and this was one of the best. Pasta cooked al dente and the thick, rich meat sauce did not disappoint. Tiramisu was light, not too sweet. The whipped mascarpone was creamy and the subtle espresso flavor left us wishing we could have eaten that last bite! Luogo's location is conveniently located across the street from paid parking and the dining area was bustling, but not too loud where it didn't feel like an intimate dinner. Even the entry way to the powder room was inviting! Hands down, you should give it a try!

Astrid S.

Yelp

First things first, parking: there is a parking lot across the street but rates can get a little crazy. They do have valet parking and that's $20. Every single person at Luogo are friendly, respectful, funny & helpful. From the moment we walked in everyone was super attentive. We did make a reservation as we were a party of 5. I would highly suggest you do as the place quickly got busy. Our waiter always kept in mind my food restrictions and made sure to let me know if any of the plates had any of the restrictive ingredients. He gets a golden star for that. I even forget my food restrictions but he kept them in mind 100% of the time. Now, the goods: food. One word: perfection! We attempted to try each of their 5 pasta plates but they weren't serving one of them which they were very apologetic about it. No big deal. Happy to report ALL remaining 4 plates were delicious. Highly recommend the Pappardelle with Duck Ragu. Very few places can make duck taste that good. Portions were generous too! Desserts were just as amazing and also generous size. They do have a bar and background music which at time almost made want to dance. Looked like they have a private area too. Now, price? Average $25-$30 per person. You decide the rest.

Caroline K.

Yelp

Always AMAZING. You can make a reservation for big groups too which is nice. Be sure to order the banana pudding with the sparkler in it- especially if you're celebrating something (even just life!) trust me!!! Their patio is so cute too- also a cute photo opp by the bathroom with all the lemons painted on the walls! The Eggplant Caponata with Fresh Ricotta and the Beef Meatball alla Toscana are my FAVORITE appetizers. Together you could make a meal out of it, but it's more fun to share it with everyone:)

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