Jennifer P.
Yelp
My hubby and I came here for a unique date night experience, and we loved it!
Although it's dinner, the concept is set up to be much more of an "experience." The experience we were there for was the Italian Villa. When we arrived, we stood in line outside the venue until doors opened around 8:15. It felt exclusive, since there's not really any indication on the building what's inside.
Once we arrived at the hostess stand, we were checked in, ID'ed and received a wrist band. We entered the venue, which included a sleek reception area with cocktail tables, some couches for seating and a full bar. Upon entering, they handed us a signature "spritzer." We stood around and talked for a bit, met some new people, and snapped some photos.
After about 15 minutes, we were escorted into the dining room, a large square room with white walls. Images of an Italian Villa garden were projected onto the walls and our tables from overhead. The branches of the trees blew in the breeze and we could even hear the buzz of some insects now and then. The tables were arranged "family style," with the possibility of sitting next to or right across from a stranger.
As the meal began, we met several servers, who were AMAZING. Personable and attentive, but not intrusive. The courses began coming and never stopped. The food was incredibly fresh and authentic--WAY more so than any Italian/Mediterranean options I've had in Nashville. As each course progressed, the projections on the wall moved you through different parts of the Villa, as if you were sitting on a conveyor belt.
At one point, I needed to use the restroom. They had several very clean and sleek unisex bathroom options, and THEY SMELLED AMAZING. I'm not sure what the reeds they were using were, but I would LOVE to know so I can put them in my house.
My one point of feedback is this: instead of having guests pay for the meal when they book on the front end, Nightscape should just hold a CC on file and have the guest pay for the meal and drinks in their entirety at the end. Everyone may not have this issue, but it was difficult for me to figure the tip on the whole experience because of this, and I feel like I may have mistakenly undertipped.
Overall, this was a fun and unique date night. I'd definitely recommend it to friends and guests and would love to attend another event with a different theme in the future!