Makeready L&L

Really interesting and unique for Nashville TN. If you are eating here you can get free valet parking, which is a huge plus. This was themed dining when we went of Alice in wonderland. Super cute and the menu kept with the theme. Portions should definitely be a bit more. The waitress did worn us though which I thought was great, I didn't feel as disappointed. Drinks were unique also. Loved the options for drinks and food. Not great direction on how to get to the restaurant once in the building. Staff could clearly see we hadn't been there and just said it's around the corner. Took us a minute to find. The valet was great (we thought) until we had our vehi returned to us with a vape smell. Super gross for us and VERY unprofessional. That should never happen and we tipped him before knowing that happened.

Their "Down the Rabbit Hole" experience and menu were top notch!! We dressed up like a couple of mad hatters and enjoyed an absolutely stunning meal! The log dessert that looked like a Smurf mushroom house was amazing and brought huge smiles to our faces

I loved the Blue Caterpillar Cocktail. We started with the Oysters which were great. For my entree I had the Duchess Pork Chop, and the Twiced Fried Rosemary Potato’s. 10/10 would recommend those dishes and cocktail. Thank you Kailey, you were delightful.

My friend and I went here for a light dinner as we had an activity planned in the city near the restaurant. While the service and atmosphere were nice, the food was a bit lacking and my friend did not like the drink she had. The Caesar Salad with grilled chicken was good. However it is supposed to come with the Caesar dressing and there was none on our salads. If we weren’t pressed for time we could have sent it back but we just ate and went along our merry way. My drink was good, except the end was just seltzer water. She only drank half her drink because she didn’t like the taste. For just two cocktails and two salads it was over $85! I think this was a bit too high of a price for what we got. We were thinking about $60-65 for everything. We didn’t know since we had no price for the grilled chicken. We ate at several upscale restaurants in the city on our trip, and even paying this price we had more food and better quality of food at other places. I don’t recommend this place, unless you have $$$ to spend.

I stayed at Noelle and part of our package included a complimentary breakfast here. I was excited to try it but found dining here a bit disappointing. I had 3 breakfasts here and each time I had a different waiter and none of them were friendly or had great service. I’ve tried the hot chicken sandwich and the chicken was way too salty, chicken and waffles, painters plate and the kale Cesar salad with shrimp. The food was very average and the best thing I ate there was the fries, the fries were very good. If it weren’t for the complimentary breakfast I don’t think I would’ve ate there again.

Went here with a party of 15 and dined in the private Polk Dining Room with a prix fixe menu. The endive salad was very flavorful and the tiramisu had a rich coffee taste. The braised beef and chicken parmigiana was a hit within the group. The focaccia and balsamic was a great way to start the meal. Service was a bit slow so definitely budget extra time if you’re planning something after. Staff was attentive and very polite.

I love the French toast here! It tasted so good and the presentation was really pretty. I came here twice in a row to have their French toast on the brunch menu. The price was very reasonable as well.

Brunch here while staying at The Noelle. Server's first day on the floor, but she did well. Food was good, especially the overnight oats. Coffee was terrible... might just not be our taste, but not good in our opinion. Not expensive, but at least it wasn't an hour wait like other places we tried yesterday.

We came here for the Beetlejuice pop up Speakeasy. It's going for September to 31 October 2024. Perfect timing for the new Beetlejuice movie! There was about a 30 minute wait, which wasn't bad because we had time to sit at the bar at the Makeready and try a couple of their craft cocktails. The Beetlejuice pop up was everything I'd hoped it would be!! The drinks are outrageously expensive, but it is all for the experience. Warning, don't steel their tiki glasses or you will get charged $100. Apparently everyone was stealing their glasses. The scenery was like something straight from the other side!

I dont know why this place isn't more busy! We've gone a couple times and each time the restaurant side of it feels empty. The speakeasy is always fun- it's especially busy with the holiday/switching themes. The bar within the restaurant is quaint but their cocktail menu is great! There is tons of seating and very friendly service. We started with the elephant garlic bread, it was good- in my opinion a bit over priced and I could've done without but it was still good. I got the carbonara- I prefer when my carbonara has the egg mixed in the with sauce instead of poached on top, but the flavor was great and it was actually very filling. The crispy potatoes were so good! Super crispy and a delicious garlic sauce definitely get this to share. The roasted chicken Genovese was soooo moist and flavorful plus it's a huge portion! I recommend doing family style (but I always recommend this).

Went for dinner before a show at TPAC so it was early and very empty. Ambiance was kinda meh considering the cool old hotel (Noelle) it is in. The servers were great - I ordered the non alcoholic mint Julip but they were out of mint so they offered a lemon drop version that was good, husband had the Pinot. We started with the elephant garlic bread - it was good but not very garlicky- there was a clove on the side but not roasted enough to be spreadable. I had the cavatappi which was good, husband has the bucatini carbonara with pork belly that was super rich and cheesy and we split the buratta and tomato salad - I wish there was more buratta, glad we had the garlic bread to eat it with. We finished with the triple chocolate mousse cake. Food was good with the highlight being the bucatini carbonara.

Food selections had me excited. We came during a dead hour so service was slow and the food came to us fairly cold. We didn't have time to ask for new hot food since we were already so behind on time. All in all maybe during a busy time the experience is better? But not a great first impression. Probably wouldn't come back.

Nice ambience and very nice server (Jo) but food was pretty bad. Tasted like standard hotel food, bland and unimpressive. Wine was very good though (pecorino).

My partner and I went for dinner last Friday and it was unbelievably delicious. There isn't a GF menu, but it turned out that it's because the two pasta dishes were the only things that couldn't be done GF. We ordered a dozen oysters, the pork chop and the branzino (fish). Truly delightful. We also ordered off the special cocktails menu, which both turned out divine. While there isn't a GF menu, the staff was knowledgeable and the chef was accommodating. They even "reimagined" one of the desserts for me so I could have dessert since it was a special night. I couldn't believe the place was empty! The only down side is that it's tucked away with very little signage. You can access from inside the Noelle hotel (take the elevator down) or from the street - but you need to look closely. A true hidden gem! (Our server Jo was incredible!)

Well, I chose this place for my birthday dinner with the family and was a little disappointed overall. First let me express that Kayleigh did an exceptional job in service and we couldn't have asked for better. She was personable and knowledgeable about the offerings. 5 stars for her!! Now onto what struck me as odd: The extremely limited menu selections The overall vibe regarding music selection The cocktails The extremely small portions for the amount charged The staleness of the desserts (we ordered all 3 that were offered) Being hungry after having cocktails, appetizers , entrees and desserts I had such high hopes for this immersion Alive in Wonderland experience, but my "unbirthday" was a bust. :( It makes me even more sad to post a negative review, which I rarely do. 3 stars for trying with decor, but missing the mark.

The food was so good, easily the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The fries tasted like Arby's curly fries so good! Two of my friends got the burger and loved it! The service was great, our waitress was so sweet and on top of it with perfect timing for everything. The restaurant is so cute with the Alice and Wonderland theme, we loved it! Very reasonably priced for downtown.

We came here for high tea. The theme was down the rabbit hole. I hope Hailee is your server because she was very organized, focused, and enjoyed having her serve us. The food was plentiful and delicious. Highly recommend the boozy tea. We got the Cheshire gin and the Twinkle twinkle little bat. Superb savory and sweet bites. You are allowed to take them home. We got the boozy tea and were able to have a pot of tea along with it.

Honestly I'm so upset, emotionally and physically. I used to love this place and something horrific happened. The food was NASTY, the service was HORRIBLE. Genuinely I'm so sad and disappointed. Do not come here. No amount of salt can fix this food. Please go out of business.

Review #1400! Makeready L&L is a gorgeous spot located at the base of the beautiful Noelle Hotel in downtown Nashville. You can get to Makeready through the main hotel entrance, or via a dedicated entrance on 4th Avenue. We popped in for pre-dinner cocktails and appetizers, and were lucky enough to grab a few spots at the small, but mighty bar. Here we ordered a couple of cocktails and glasses of wine, paired with the Beef and Pork Meatballs. We were lucky enough to come by during happy hour, so our wine, cocktail and meatballs were all discounted! The meatballs were served over a bed of creamy polenta and were delightfully perfect for our appetizer. The space is cozy, decor is timeless and the vibe is great. There are several different seating options from the bar to high tops, standard tables and even lounge style seating. Service was friendly from the hostess stand to the bartender and food runner. Overall, while we did not experience the full gamut of offerings at Makeready, we did enjoy what we did experience...enough to come back for sure!

Great Happy Hour prices and offerings! If you visit, do it between 5 and 7 pm Monday -Thursday. Appetizers, wine by the glass, 2 salads, and specialty cocktails are all 1/2 off. Cocktails are boozy and well made. The first glass of wine they poured me was old and nasty, but they quickly opened a new bottle and gave me a new glass of wine. The meatball app and the crab arancini app were our favorites. Salads were large and fresh. We loved the bolognese! Pappardelle Noodles were cooked well and the sauce was meaty and had good flavor. A lack of servers was obvious. We called the manager for a reservation and he sounded distressed, asking if we could come 30 minutes later. Yet, the restaurant wasn't even 50% full. The hostess was wonderful, but she had to act as our server. Staff morale seems low here. My wife let them know it was my Birthday, but there was no offer for any free glass of champagne or dessert. Bottom-line is that the Happy Hour prices are worth it for the less than friendly service you will endure. I wouldn't recommend coming here to pay full price for dinner. You'll be disappointed with the service if you do.

Walking in we felt like Alice. The atmosphere was very whimsical. The food was amazing from the beef tartare to the dessert. Service was lacking though. My husband was brought the wrong drink when he reordered. The manager walked by our table and other tables numerous times without even acknowledging anyone's table just the table behind us who apparently ordered a very expensive bottle of wine. The way the manager fawned over that table made it seem like everyone else's money meant nothing. Then the "gentleman" who was to validate our parking was rude and didn't know his duties. Unfortunately the service did not live up to the food. Being a cafe owner I realize good service in the food industry starts with management and that was obviously lacking. I don't care how much money a person spends in my cafe I treat all of my customers the same.

Brad reached out to update me on a new menu and new chef and to invite me back. This is classy and attentive attention to customers, which I appreciate. Would recommend to try this restaurant as there is attention to detail, as seen in the decor and now to patron feedback.

Came here for Christmas brunch. They had a good menu, not huge, which I appreciate. They had a full bar with mimosas and bloodys too. The vide was on point for Xmas brunch. The service was great. Our server was nice, and assisted my sister with her gluten allergy. My eggs Benedict was delicious. The ham was a little salted, but not too bad. The hollandaise sauce was on point. If you are looking for a good brunch spot in downtown Nashville, check it out .

Was here to experience Alice and Wonderland Pop-Up Themed restaurant. Vibe was whimsical and well-decorated. Waitress was nice. Service was a little on the slower side but it wasn't awful. Food was 3/5. We had the potatoes and octopus to share. They were okay. The octopus was over cooked I think. We also had the Uni Tagliatelle. Probably the best dish they served that night. I'd give it a 4/5. The Uni butter was great. However, the pasta itself was TOO al dente. Could've used a little bit more time in the water. It had a cardboard aftertaste. Drinks were not bad. 3.5/5

Went there for happy hour and had an amazing time! The cocktail, Gentleman's Caller, was like an amaretto sour and was absolutely delicious, particularly for those who like weather cocktails. Both the arancini and meatballs were also amazingly delicious. The complimentary bread was a bit tough on the outside and difficult to cut, but was decently tasty. Can't complain giving it was complimentary. The service was also great, the waitress gave great suggestion and the vibe was fun. I would come back here, especially for their happy hour because their deals are great!

We picked Makeready because of the location. But the menu was perfect. The guests in our group had omelettes, French toast, Tuscan eggs and everyone enjoyed their meal. We were headed to a TPAC matinee, but plan to return to try Make ready's other offerings.

The food was good, i would mainly come back for their ceaser salad! Drinks were not the best, but hope to be back and try something else to change this review. The ambiance was stunning, great chairs and tables, music wasn't too loud and the lighting was good

Had a reservation on a Saturday night for a girls night and we were seated right away as the restaurant wasn't crowded. Low light levels and nice ambiance. Perfect atmosphere for a date, as it wasn't too loud. The fried mozzarella appetizer was nice as it came with three large portions which is great for a group. Shrimp and grits entree was good, but I felt could use more flavor and was a small portion of grits for all the shrimp that was provided. Overall- food was good, but I didn't feel like was worth the price. Glass of wine were about $18 and up which is normal for the area, but if I'm going to spend this much money for a nice dinner I have some other spots I would go first.

I stopped in here because I just wanted a small plate and drink. Let me start with the service, because that was the worst part. I was the only one at the bar and in the dining room for that matter. The hostess was the only one who had a pleasant attitude. The bartender and another employee stood there talking about their problems and employee issues. Very negative vibes. I got the meatballs. Horrible. They were so dense and almost hard. If they aren't frozen then I'm guessing insanely over worked. The polenta and Ragu that came with were very good though.

Did not like the pop up concept. Was not well advertised as we thought we were going to an Italian restaurant per their photos.

Excellent for brunch. Especially if you're staying at the Noelle. Eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly.

We went for brunch and it was good, but nothing particularly special. We both got the chicken and waffles, which was just average. The drink that one of us got was very good and was worth the money. The service was good. While is was in a nice hotel and seemed pretty classy, it wasn't stuffy. It was fairly empty when we were there but it was not noisy at all. I probably would not go back but that is just simply because there are SO many choices in Nashville.

I went on a day that was pretty slow due to inclement weather, so the place was empty and the service of course that day was great. My friends enjoyed the chicken parm, meatballs, and bolognese dishes. I had the NY strip and... it had an interesting taste. Not bad, but wouldn't get it again.

Mykayla, our server, was wonderful! We had a lovely birthday experience for a friend, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was beautiful and dim, and the service was perfect! Thank you again!

We had a lovely date night here! Half price wine by the glass for happy hour, great service, and the food is delicious. Can't wait to go back to try more of the menu.

Really loved this place. Found it on Yelp looking for spaghetti as that is my son's favorite food, and it didn't disappoint. We ordered the spaghetti, corn carbonara, and salad, followed by tiramisu and vanilla gelato. It was all very delicious. They also offered complimentary bread, which was an onion and tomato foccacia. The service was very friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area who is looking for some simple and yummy pastas.

Awesome food. Our server Jo was excellent! Hip ambiance. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Grand Ole Eggs Benedict were fantastic! Great spot for brunch in the Lower Lobby of the Noelle Hotel.

I am a letterpress printer so when I was on my most recent trip to Nashville and walked past Makeready, I had to go! Makeready is the process of getting prepped to print, a kind of catch all term for printers. We had great service and enjoyed our brunch. The Bloody Mary was good, too! My one complaint and reason for not giving 5 stars: I cannot have dairy. The server when we were cashing out mentioned the hash browns had a little cheese, herbs and were a great improvement from what they had on the menu the week before. I can't eat dairy, so my stomach sank when I heard that. It wasn't notated on the menu the ingredients or that there was a potential allergen in the hash browns. I would strongly urge the staff to include that on the menu to remove liability should someone with a more severe allergy than me accidentally eat the delicious albeit dairy filled hash browns. The server didn't offer much remorse either, which was pretty frustrating. Overall, a lovely spot with a great atmosphere! Just ask for ingredients.

This was not my best photo but don't let it fool you. This sandwich was fantastic. I tried to make it at home but it was nowhere near as magical as this one. I'll definitely be back for this and a glass of Prosecco again!

Ambiance and decor were nice, food was just fine-not great. Service also good not great. To eat I got the Caesar salad (nice and fresh, standard) and Corvina sea bass (good, but slightly over cooked and under seasoned). My friends got shrimp toast (nice texture, decent amount of shrimp/topping), charred eggplant (fine, not great-a but soggy), meatballs (flavorful and with a yummy sauce-this red sauce was better than what came on spaghetti so could maybe ask for the tomato fondue instead of marinara on pasta!), spaghetti (see above-not super impressive), chicken parmigiana (tasty, standard, came with a nice little salad but no pasta or any carbs), steak frites (basically a small steak-not seasoned well, and cold fries). Overall, the menu and food flavors could definitely be improved and I wouldn't be excited to go back, but it's still an okay meal. NOTE: there is a cool little speakeasy we happened upon near the bathroom! Super cute and cool music.

I came here for brunch with my girlfriends and we had a great time. You can make reservations online but it wasn't needed as there were plenty of tables. The restuarant is connected with the hotel which has beautiful modern decor. Parking is very limited in downtown, you're going to need to find a local parking structure and walk in. The food was tasty and they used good quality ingredients. The service was okay. I felt like maybe the servers were just waking up. When we showed up there was no one at the front counter and we waiting for about 5 minutes with another party wondering where the servers were at. We eventually found them in the back chatting. Overall, it had a full bar, giant beautiful open concept, and the food was tasty. Would recommend if you want a quick brunch.

We honestly only came for the mimosas. 24 dollars for bottomless mimosas was a good deal in my opinion, I was toasted by the end of our meal. The chicken and waffles was good, there was nothing exceptional about it. The grand ole benedict (ham) was delicious. The hollandaise sauce really tied everything together. The ham was salty by itself, but paired with the egg and hallondaise sauce neutralized the saltiness. I will definitely recommend the benedict, if you are also into the poached eggs. I think for the price of the food, the amount of chicken and waffles didn't equate. I didn't really get my money's worth for portion size.

It's rare that and entire meal is a 10/10 with no critiques but all I can say is wow. This meal is what will bring me back to Nashville. One of the best squid in pastas I've ever had. It was so light and so fresh. My shrimp was cooked to perfection and my lemon cocktail paired perfectly with it. Great food, great service, all around great vibe. I can't wait to come back and try more of what L&L has to offer.

Our group of 6 thoroughly enjoyed brunch here this am! We were so lucky that they were able to accommodate our party when we looked online this am. All do the drink creations were 10/10 and Juice was kind enough to make a mocktail for our friend. Chicken and waffles were great, and potato side was out of this world.

Red was amazing!!! She was so nice and personable. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and the items as well as the location. She told us about the passport for the building too. She is by far one of the best FOH staff members we have seen in a long time. The food and drinks were amazing, but even if it wasn't, we would come back because of Red. She made the experience one to remember!

I loved the breakfast the overnight oats were so filling in some of the best I have ever had!!

If I could give this place zero stars I would. My two friends and I went in yesterday for their advertised happy hour at 5:30. We decided to sit at a table instead of the bar. The server was the rudest person I've ever met. She was so irritated that we wanted to order something off the happy hour menu that she refused to serve us after our initial order. Just so you know, we were NOT taking up a table and keeping her from getting "dinner" business. The place was empty. The girl had ONE other table she was waiting on. There were at least 15 empty tables in there, and we were actually ordering food and drinks off both the happy hour and the regular menu (2 glasses of happy hour wine, HH meatballs, 1 martini and a charcuterie board (both off regular price menu) and wanted more drinks and food, but she never came back. I'm not sure what her issue was. We had to call her over, and again, she huffed and puffed and rolled her eyes. After that little spectacle, we said "never mind" and asked for the check. Again, she wouldn't come back to the table. Had to send another server over to bring us the check. Anyway, Makeready, this kind of service is unacceptable. We live downtown, one block from you, and we dine out all the time, but we won't be coming back to your establishment. We ended up leaving and going to Sinatra's next door and enjoyed an amazing dinner, cocktails, live music, and excellent service.

Horribly slow service and they have a really weird tacky Alice in wonderland theme going on. The restaurant was super dark and food was only ok. It was empty in there and it still took about 40 minutes to get our food.

This place was overall ok. I ordered the veggie omelet. It lacked natural flavor. A little pepper and salt helped it out "a little". I asked to substitute the green salad for a piece of toast. I was told I could get fruit or potatoes (honestly can't remember second option) Usually when you are told your options in that manner, I take it as those are your options without the up charge. My friend then said mine comes with toast so we can share after the waitress confirmed that she would get 2 pieces with her meal. Needless to say I was brought toast @ $6 and fruit @ $4. I didn't want to complain as our waitress was young and I didn't want to get her all frazzled. I did taste my friend's Sandwich Deluxe (ham and cheese croissant) which did taste good.

Inside the Noelle hotel, which is incredibly beautiful- This restaurant is fabulous! We stopped in for a drink and a dessert and they did not disappoint.

Out of this world chicken and waffles it just melts in your mouth and if you order it with an egg, it rounds out the meal perfectly. Atmosphere is modern contemporary. It's on the expensive side but so is everything in Nashville lol 10 out of 10 would recommend

We made reservations for this restaurant the day before we visited. We wanted a place to have brunch before we returned home to MD. This ended up being a great choice. It is a hidden gem in a Marriott hotel basement. The people were all really nice. The customer service was great and the food was delicious. We all enjoyed our meals. I could see a man in the kitchen who appeared to be the owner or the manager. He made sure that every plate was a certain quality before he would send it out of the kitchen. I would recommend to anyone in the area.

Makeready L&L on 4th Avenue in Nashville is a great spot for delicious food and drinks in a cool and relaxed atmosphere. I really like their menu and everything that they offer here. The staff here is very friendly and goes out of their way to make sure that you have everything that you need.

We really enjoyed our evening here! Kailey did a great job and made lovely recommendations. From the pasta recommendations to the wine recommendations everything was a hit! Thank you Kailey :)

To be honest, yikes.. the coffee at this place looks like mud water & honestly tastes like it too. Usually not a good sign when something as simple as coffee tastes that bad. My friend got the Avo toast which didn't look bad but I didn't try it, she didn't say it was anything to talk about. She also got a mimosa - it tasted like pure champagne that got some light orange food colouring put into it. Now we love ourselves champagne alone, but if someone orders a mimosa, make sure that's what they get. That's all I'm saying... I got a light fruit salad because after the drinks, I didn't think the food was going to be worthwhile. It was advertised as a seasonal fruit plate - came with a few slices of melon, pineapple, some kinda old looking bruised blueberries, strawberries, etc. And it was the most boring thing I've ever seen. The presentation looked like I sliced it up myself & just arranged them on a plate. And for the price, I thought it was pretty ridiculous. They could have done something as small as bring it out with some sort of glaze, compote, even some sugar for goodness sakes... something to add just a bit more oomph. I couldn't believe a hotel restaurant of all places, would slice up a few pieces of fruit & spread it on a plate & call it a day. The place was mostly empty when we came in & I can see why now. It's a pretty place but if you're travelling & have limited meals, don't bother wasting one of them on here.

My family and I went to Makeready for brunch. I ordered the avocado toast. It had an interesting flavor, but there were a few things off about this dish. For one, the toast was cold when I ate it. Secondly, I wish the avocados were mashed or spread instead of sliced, which I didn't like. Thirdly, the caramelized shallots and the red peppers on it made the toast slimy. I still ate everything because I was hungry. But besides the food, the aesthetic and decor of the place is cool. I liked that vibe. And the service was okay, nothing amazing either. The experience wasn't bad, but I wouldn't come back here.