PennePazze Nashville

My husband and I love taking every opportunity to come here. The food, service, and quality are always outstanding. Hands down the best Italian restaurant in town!! So, it felt natural that we had them cater our wedding. 🤍 They were so professional, kind, and went above and beyond!! We didn’t have the most ideal conditions due to some rain, but they adapted and overcame! I can’t recommend them enough. They even bring wood burning pizza ovens, which was a hit with the crowd. Our guests (and us, of course) loved the food and a few were even begging them to open up a restaurant in their home states because they were going to miss the food. 😊😊 They took great care of every dietary restriction we had for guests and made sure everyone was happy. Outstanding staff, service, and food. Can’t wait to come to the restaurant again soon!

One of my favorite Italian spots in town, this restaurant consistently delivers great food and a relaxed atmosphere. The freshly made pasta is outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavor with most dishes priced around $18-20. Now the spicy pepperoni pizza is what steals the show! Their selection of Italian reds is impressive for the price, with several excellent options at about $10-12 a glass. I also love the convenience of being able to order and pay right from your phone, which makes the dining experience seamless and efficient. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. The only thing I’d love to see is a slightly wider selection of pasta dishes, but overall, it’s a fantastic place for a casual yet high-quality Italian meal.

Penne Pazze is truly a gem among Italian restaurants in Nashville. One of the first things you notice is their seamless dining experience—you simply scan the code at your table, place your order through your phone, and pay directly from it. It’s effortless! From the moment we stepped in, the modern ambiance set the tone for a memorable meal. Tyler, our server, was attentive and warm, ensuring everything flowed seamlessly. We began with the Pane Puffs—delicate, fluffy Italian bread bites lightly tossed in olive oil, Pecorino cheese, salt, and pepper. Simple yet absolutely delightful. The Pinsa Pazza, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and burrata, was the perfect balance of flavor and texture, while the Panini Caprese—crafted with their famous Pinsa dough, roasted tomato, pesto, and smashed burrata—was a standout combination of freshness and richness. What makes the dining experience even more special is that their pastas are crafted fresh in-house, and you can truly taste the difference in every bite. The Crema di Broccoli, pasta with four cheeses and roasted pine nuts, was indulgent and comforting, and the Nonna Paula, pasta layered with cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, confit garlic, and olive oil, carried a depth of flavor that was simply exquisite. The Risotto al Funghi was another highlight—silky arborio rice infused with earthy mushrooms and finished with parmesan cheese, a dish that felt both rustic and refined. For dessert, the Tiramisu was as luscious as one could hope for, paired beautifully with a smooth cappuccino. To end on a sweet note, we took home the Cannoli Cones filled with Nutella and ricotta—an irresistible treat to savor later. Penne Pazze captures the essence of modern Italian dining with authenticity, creativity, and warmth. A place I would return to again and again.

I was a little hesitant to try this place at first because the pictures on their website looked pretty generic, but I was completely fooled once I actually had their food. Everything was bursting with flavor and far exceeded my expectations. My husband had the Nonna Paula topped with four cheese, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, confit garlic, and olive oil and it was full of flavor and so satisfying. My kids went for the Carbonara Tagliatelle, a creamy egg yolk sauce pasta topped with crunchy pancetta, and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Pinsa Maila with tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, sausage, and porchetta and added burrata over the top which made it even better. All the pinsas are finished with basil and olive oil and mine was incredible. One of the best parts is that you can add extras to your dishes which makes it so tempting I wanted to try them all. We sat out on the patio which felt private and intimate and it was the perfect setting for a relaxed dinner. The ordering style is interesting since you place your order and pay through a QR code but the staff is still very attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu.

First time trying this restaurant and oh boy—everything we ordered was amazing! We actually liked almost every single dish. No exaggeration. We left super full and even had plenty of leftovers. Definitely recommending this place!

So so so delicious. Im suuuper picky about Italian food because I feel most places are flavorless. Not here at PennePazze. Everything was so tasty and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend. Definitely my new favorite Italian spot in Nashville.

Overall great. Service is friendly and diligent. Food is tasteful and beautiful. Definitely recommend for my caprese lovers the Panino Caprese! Fresh delicious and crunchy crusty panini bread.

We ordered the Pinsa Sticks with Burrata, Ravioli de Ragu, and the Tiramasu. This was by far the best food I have had on this trip to Nashville. Everything was delicious, the staff was so friendly, and it was a nice calm place to sit and enjoy time with my boyfriend.

Giving 5 stars because my husband LOVED it, and he was the one who wanted Italian for dinner. I'd probably lean toward 4 stars, but the tiramisu was so light and delicious that we'll round up! We got takeout, which held up pretty well all things considered. I ordered carbonara, which had lovely crispy prosciutto. My husband got Ragu & Funghi, which he loved. Portions were *very* generous for the price.

The food was good. Too bland of a review so far? I agree. But that's the only positivity I can muster for a place with such poor - downright BRUSQUE - service. All ordering is done through QR codes, which I find to be a gross (albeit trending) affront to the art of dining. If I wanted to be selecting my menu items on a touchscreen, I'd hit up the Golden Arches. After crudely punching in my tables' orders, a total ambiance kill, each drink and dish came out about 4 minutes apart, making for an awkward and stilted dining experience in an already uncomfortable environment, might I add. Some members of my dining party likened the layout to a "mess hall." When my plate arrived, at last, it was quickly handed to me by a couldn't-be-bothered, eye-rolling, staff member with a played-up Italian accent. It made me wonder: Who peed in his fusilli?! Needless to say, if PennePazze was the Fontana Del Porcellino, I would not be rubbing it's snout in hopes of return. And if you had to Google that, my work here is done.

Love the food, hated the ambience. I'm a little puzzled by all these reviews that forgive the ambience for the food. I will probably go back there at some point to see if anything has changed and if so, I might increase this to four stars. Right now it's a three star which is pretty rare for me, as I'm pretty forgiving about ambience if the food is good. But this was just not a great experience for me. Came here with pretty high expectations after hearing about the place online and from several friends. Parking is easy and plentiful. However, I definitely dislike that there's free parking, but in order to get it you have to validate it when you get to the restaurant. And I have to remember my license plate now for my car. Oh well, that's happening all over Nashville now. I got seated with my two kids at a low top table that was directly in front of the area where people come into the restaurant between two pillars. Don't sit there. We were jostled by everyone who came into the restaurant. You are literally like a foot away from people as they walk in. They shouldn't even have a table there. It had just rained, and the pipes were dripping water over the table. I brought it to the servers attention and they offered to move us, but at that point, our food had arrived and my kids already started eating, so I just moved them and sat myself under the pipe. It is so not fun to get water dripped on you while you're eating. A server also dropped some glasses at the table right next to us. My youngest son also complained that the music was way too loud. On the flipside, the food is pretty great. The kids pasta is simple with tomato sauce and Parmesan and basil, and it was delicious. I liked the strawberry and spinach and beet salad. The vegetarian pizza was tasty with a beautiful crust that was perfectly cooked and held up nicely to all the toppings, although I thought they put too much pesto on it. Loved that there was lots of red pepper and chili flavored olive oil at the table. Would be nice if there were a few extra utensils in that container at the table because my kids dropped their fork a couple of times and I couldn't find a waiter to get a replacement, because they just don't have enough waitstaff. It's kind of weird to me to order on a phone as opposed to having an actual waiter. I was able to navigate it without a problem though. Guess I'm getting too old to do all this newfangled technology. (End sarcasm) Lots of kids and families there. Got very busy on a Friday evening. I did like that it was casual enough for families to come, but given all the issues I'm still not convinced I would bring my kids again. And don't sit where we sat. Fun to go visit the rest of the food hall amd order at the milkshake bar or at five daughters. I'm probably gonna stick with the Franklin factory and pastaria for dine in. I think this would be a phenomenal takeout place though. That's probably the only way that I'm gonna enjoy this food.

Honestly some of the best authentic Italian food in Nashville! I've never had bad dish here. Most recently we tried the pepperoni pizza with the honey and it was so fresh and delicious. The pastas are also very well cooked and delicious. It gets packed at peak times, but service is easy because you just order on your phone. The margarita was also so tasty and not too sweet! Overall, a must try spot in Nashville

I'm not sure when I bookmarked this place, or why I would even do it, but I sure am glad that I did! I am not really a pasta fan you see.... It's one of my least favorite things to eat. It might be that I've never had the right pasta before because this stuff right here is amazing! We were in town for one night with the youngest kiddo for a Vandy visit. She wanted pasta, it was her trip, so I obliged and found this place I had bookmarked near our hotel. Walked in and met a nice man in a chefs coat. He cleared a table for us and we sat down. He asked if we had been there before, nope, so he explained the process of how things work up in here. You order from your phone and things just arrive when they are ready. It's a bit clunky feeling ordering and receiving your stuff. One dish came before all drinks, alcohol was served before soda glasses (get your own soda, but not glasses), one meal at a time served with several minutes between. The pasta dude makes food one dish at a time. The loud ass Italian dude behind the oven screamed at me across the restaurant for looking at him inquisitively while he cooked before we even ordered. Needless to say, the service is strange. I don't give a shit though... This food is amazing! Everything we had was phenomenal. I won't dwell and make this review too long but check my pics attached. Stupid good foods. ALL PIZZAS WISHED THEY HAD THAT ONION JAM!!!! GAME OVER My 17 yr old, picky as hell, kiddo ate the entire plate of food she had, (I tried it and can confirm it is the best pasta I've ever tasted) and then stole the whole tiramisu for her own consumption after trying to order all of the desserts they had. Get your ass in here. Get it, now! It is really good. '24 - 56/100

This place was fantastic. I was so impressed and the serving sizes were great. Me and my roommate got a pizza, the carbonara pasta and one of the sandwiches and we had plenty left over for the next day. The prosciutto and burrata were fresh and the crust on the pizza was perfect. I picked it up and took it home so I didn't get to experience in person dining but the employees were very nice when i ran inside to pick up the food. Totally will be coming back

Always a great time at this wonderful restaurant. Crisp and delicious pinsa romana. I've brought friends from Rome itself, and they rave about this place. Nice casual ambiance, and very nice service staff. I always have leftovers, as the portion of pinsa is really large!

The food was absolutely delicious! Great fun low key vibe inside and a big outdoor enclosed area for your dining pleasure. Ordering isn't the easiest trying to look at a smart device and order from that. Staff was helpful with that process. Love the food and atmosphere, do not miss this hidden gem off the beaten path in Nashville. You will leave satisfied and wanting to try more.

The food was EXCELLENT I had the Nonna Paula and my husband had the Crema di Broccoli . Both were so fresh and flavorful the sun dried tomatoes on mine really made it POP! The restaurant was clean and the male hostess was kind. I will be honest the scanning a QR code on your phone to order and pay was a little weird. I guess super modern. Great experience though! Highly recommend.

First off , the foooood!! Delicious omg. It's really cute in there , I'm sad that I'm just visiting from outta town bc this place would be on my list!! The server was so sweet as well. 10/10 recommend!!

I was eating my pasta from here wondering why it tasted so familiar and then I realized, it tastes just like the food in my college dining hall! Save yourself and go to Nicolettos instead. PennePazze is mediocre at best - the lack of attention to detail and overall quality of the food really ruined this place for me. I ordered the crema di broccoli with chicken and there was literally no sauce or anything resembling creaminess to be found - it was just congealed box pasta with what tasted like frozen broccoli and some Parmesan and dry pine nuts sprinkled on top. They could have so easily made their own pasta (they are a pasta restaurant for crying out loud!), roasted the broccoli, toasted the pine nuts, made a sauce instead of dumping on cold cheese, but they did not. Instead I got a sad, lukewarm bowl of Barilla box pasta with no flavor...oh and I spent $31 on it. Not worth it and there are so many other places in Nashville that actually make fresh pasta.

Not your typical sit down restaurant! There are no "waiters". When you arrive you are basically told yo find a table. You're then given two cups and a carafe of water and showed a QR code for the menu. You will actually place your order though the QR link. If you order a drink they will bring you a special glass to use at the soda fountain. The soda fountain is one of my favorite brands though, Stubborn Soda! When your food is ready, you'll get a text to pick it up at a window. If you're done ordering you pay through the same QR link. Over all felt more like a fast food dining experience. BUT... The food was really good. If you like to venture outside of the box, try the squid ink pasta. It delicious!

What a wonderful gem of an Italian restaurant. The food and wine were fantastic! The cannoli was to die for! Only downside was that our car was broken into in the parking lot while we were in the restaurant. There was a security guard on site but he did not see it happen.

What a nice treat it was eating here. Love the venue and the service. The food was delicious and served quickly, even though they were slammed with people.

THIS IS THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD I'VE EVER TRIED. This restaurant is located inside L and L Market which provides free parking in the back of the building for three hours! Walking in, it was a mixture of a causal warm ambience due to a lot of wood and brick furnishing with an open view of the kitchen. We ordered from the most popular menu items and I was not disappointed at all. First, the Nonna Paula was absolutely amazing. It was my favorite dish we ordered. Each bite was filled with fresh parmesan and a creamy goodness from the pesto. Usually I'm not a fan of how overpowering the pesto sauce may be but here, the pesto was not overpowering and well balanced with the cheese. I highly recommend this pasta! My friends I shared a pizza and another pasta dish and it was super delicious. Everything was hot and fresh. I've tried other Italian places all over Los Angeles, and this place has been so far the best I've ever tried. The pricing is also not super expensive, for a pizza, two pastas, and bread appetizer.

The food was delicious. There is a strange way to order. You have to scan a QR code to order your food and pay, no typical waiter. They are available for questions, though. We went early on a Saturday night so it wasn't too busy. The parking was a bit confusing, but the hostess at the restaurant should be able to you with free parking. Overall, I really like this place and would come back again.

I was down in Nashville with my girlfriend visiting her brother and sister in law and this place was brought up. I didn't have any expectations, but it ended up being an amazing meal. We ordered the gnocchi, carbonara, pinsa maleducata, pinsa pepperoni and shrimp mama Rosa. I can say this was the best carbonara I've had in recent memory. The egg flavor was so simple and sang on its own. All the pasta was cooked brilliantly, right at all dente. The gnocchi was the perfect pillowy softness, and was contrast by the nutty pistachio. The onion jam and honey on the pizzas complemented the savory notes, and the whole meal sung like a choir. I love this place, I now have a restaurant to visit when I'm back in Nashville.

Been wanting to try this place out for awhile not and finally got the chance this week and I am so glad we did! For drinks, I got the stubborn soda - they have an array of options and could change which one you got whenever you wanted to. For food, I got the Amatriciana pasta - spicy and the pinsa bread and my friend got the pesto. The pasta was so fresh and delicious - I even brought leftovers home and my dad said it still tasted really good! The bread was fluffy but thin and was salty and spicy (asked to add chili flakes) and went perfectly with the pasta! Highly recommend checking out!

This was perhaps the worst meal I've had in Nashville outside of the touristy part of downtown. If you wish you could eat at JFK airport every day, you'll love it. There essentially is no service at all. You sit down, scan a QR code, put in and order on your phone, and someone comes to deliver it to you when it's ready--just like at JFK. There's no attempt to create similar timing for people eating at the same table. I ordered a salad with shrimp, which was a colossal mistake--don't be like me. Perhaps if there had been a server, they would've warned me the the salad was not their best menu item. Alas, there is no server. The "salad" was bagged arugula, some sundried tomatoes dumped out of a jar (seriously, they were still in giant clumps), and worst of all, a can of tiny shrimp dumped on top. There was dressing on the side. That's the whole salad. The shrimp was not grilled, or sauteed, or even seasoned--it clearly had just been poured out of the Bumblebee tiny shrimp can. It was inedible. For the first time in my life I've ever resorted to going for fast food after dinner because I just could not eat it even though I was quite hungry. Since there were no waitstaff, no one came to check on us. I had suggested the restaurant for a double date with 2 friends and I was mortified. I've given it 2 stars because my fellow diners were smarter and ordered pasta, and they said their pasta was pretty good. So if you're in a mood to eat pasta in a restaurant without ever talking to other humans, this could be a good spot. I will certainly never go back.

Really delicious fresh made pasta. Flavors were fantastic. We ordered the Campanelle Pazze and it did not disappoint.

Horrible service. No servers, you order on phone and everything is an upcharge including honey in your 5$ Lipton tea. No one speaks English either so good luck if you have a question. Amatriciana tasted like canned red sauce on noodles. Raw bacon on the pizza was my highlight.

My partner and I ate here last night, out of hunger and indecisiveness, we stopped to get some pasta. This, I believe, is the second review I've ever left, and I hate to do so. But, it was one of if not the worst dining experience I've ever had. We got a table instantly, they were maybe at half capacity. There were 2 servers/hosts that seemed to work as a team. They were extremely kind, but very unattentive to the point of having to raise your hand to be seen or acknowledged. We ordered quick and simple. Wine took maybe 15 minutes to get to our table. We got there during what was their "happy hour", and paid $10 for half pours of wine. If the wine was curated and amazingly good, that'd be fine. But it wasn't. Could've grabbed the same quality bottle at Publix for the cost. We had to ask for sauce that was on the menu as coming with the bread course we ordered. Maybe 20 minutes later, we received one order of pasta. It was as bland as could be, had what tasted like 0 salt, and their house pasta was almost mushy. The chicken that came was it seemed to of been boiled and cubed, which is fine for a small college town vibed place, but this has Nashville prices, so you expect a little more for a $90 dinner of 2 plates of pasta. 15~ minutes go by, we watch 4 or 5 tables that arrived well after us, receive their food. I notice a server is walking around with a single plate of noodles. It gets dropped at a table for a few minutes then she is told it's not theirs. The same plate gets carried around, dropped at another table. Sent back and put back in their heated pass. Then one of the servers comes over and asks if it's what I ordered. It was, so my plate had been dropped at 2 other tables, sat there, sent back by other confused guests, then returned to their kitchen, then walked over to me. I asked our server if that was the same plate that had been passed around the dining room, and he said it was. I asked for a new plate to be cooked. After a minute, and what was around 20-25 minutes after my other half had her food, I asked if we could just cancel the refired plate. We decided to head out and eat at home. We tipped well, as I'm industry and always will, but the experience was awful. We spent just under $100, for 4 drinks and a literal 4 or 5 bites of food. I could've spent $70 on wine and grabbed a mediocre pizza instead of spending about an hour being hungry and irritated in this dining room.

The food was excellent! I've ordered the carbonara and the ragu y funghi and both were to die for. The tiramisu is light and yummy. Very generous portions!

I love this place. It's a quick drive from most parts of town, and good atmosphere. The Amatriciana is highly recommended, but I just tried their Paninis (check out my pic). Reminded me more of a Napoli style pizza folded over, but it was great. Staff there also is electric.

I enjoyed my food enough, I guess. However the service is TERRIBLE and the ambience is cramped, unwelcoming, and uncomfortable. Also, does ANYONE like ordering on those stupid QR code menus ??! COVID is over!! Not worth it at any price, especially the high prices they charge. Save some money and stay home or go elsewhere (there are SO MANY better options in Nashville and Middle Tennessee).

I grew up on homemade Italian food and homemade pastas and this place took me all the way back to my childhood and my mother's cooking. Compliments to the chef and if you're in the area you have to have the Carbonara and if you're not in the area.. find a way to get in the area because it's worth it. It's made how it's supposed to be made with egg yolk and pancetta. 5 stars doesn't do it justice.

Phenomenal pizza! Great flavor and crunch! Very friendly service! 10/10 review. Pasta is incredible too!

Solely judging by the glowing user reviews on all platforms, PennePazze is the best Italian food in the Midstate area on paper. But did it measure up in person? After my visit, I can absolutely confirm the validity of this theory! Tucked away in the basement of the L & L shops - converted from a warehouse where I used to purchase my restaurant equipment - this gleaming space offers authentic cuisine, welcoming employees, and an easy ordering process. Following atrocious experiences at North Italia and Valentino's, and the obvious disappointment at chains like Maggiano's and Amerigo's, PennePazze is easily the closest thing I've had to my experiences in Italy within the confines of Nashville! The freshness of all ingredients at this farm-to-table concept is evident in every dish and makes this a superior dining adventure! The ordering process is easy and should serve as a model for all restaurants. You seat yourself at any long, communal table, scan the QR code, order and pay with your phone, and the food is made fresh and quickly arrives! It's so efficient! The menu offers a wonderful array of pinsas, hand-pressed pizzas that have been popular in Italy for a century. The dough ferments longer than pizza dough, has a lighter texture thanks to all-purpose flour and higher water content, and is flattened into an elliptical shape rather than tossed into a circular one. The gourmet toppings range from cheeses like burrata and fresh mozzarella and meats like porchetta and pancetta to unique items like porcini mushrooms, arugula, onion jam, and honey. After a few bites of the pinsa pazza, I boldly declared it one of the 20 best things you'll ever eat in Nashville! It's the first time I've edited that list in years! It was THAT good! Airy dough with a light amount of house-made tomato sauce supports chewy melted mozzarella, four dollops of fresh pesto, and a large ball of fresh mozzarella in the middle. It sounds so simple, but it is absolutely exquisite! Tagliatelle and conchiglie are by far my two favorite types of pasta, and I was thrilled that each is utilized in the various pasta bowls at PennePazza. But I opted for the Nonna Paula, a dish featuring bell-shaped campanelle pasta. This is always served in Italy with a thick sauce, and indeed it came with a hearty, rich pesto. It was blended with four wonderful cheeses, roasted pine nuts to accent their subtle presence in the pesto, and the most tender sun-dried tomatoes I've ever eaten! While the pasta was wonderful, I'd still opt for the pinsas when I make my triumphant return to this glorious eatery!

We had an excellent lunch here, with great food and a very friendly and helpful staff. They have gluten-free pasta available too. While all the pastas looked incredible, I decided to try one of their Pinsa Romana options. These are similar to a pizza, and they offer a variety of different toppings. I opted for the Pinsa Maiala (pork), which includes salami, sausage, and porchetta. It was fantastic. The dough is pretty similar to a traditional Italian pizza, but a little more dense with a more interesting flavor. The toppings were excellent and flavorful. My wife had the Campanelle Pazze, which includes roasted tomatoes, confit garlic, kalamata olives, and basil. The dish was delicious, with a generous portion. She substituted gluten-free pasta, and you would almost never know it wasn't regular pasta. There's a QR code at each table, enabling you to place your order and pay your tab using your phone, but this isn't required. You can also go to the counter to place your order. And even though we opted to order and pay from my phone, the staff still checked in on us regularly to make sure we were having a good experience. PennePazze is located in the L&L Market, which has a variety of great shops and restaurants. If you enter from within the mall you go downstairs and through a door to the back entrance, which felt a little weird. But you can also enter directly into the restaurant from the front entrance that faces Charlotte Avenue.

Food was much better than I anticipated. I only planned to order the pasta but the pizza was calling my name!

Once again, outstanding food, ambiance and service. The pastas are amazing! So glad to have this gem close by.

I arrived to dine tonight. Below is what I experienced: 1. No one properly at the door to initially guide a person to a table or ordering process. 2. When inside, The younger person (carrying a broom) just pointed to the QR code on the table saying to order there. I shared that I like to custom order a pasta, he said, "it's easy" in regard to scanning the QR code and walked off. 3. He did not say hi, how are you, can I get you some water, here's our specials, nothing. 4. Making a pasta on their QR code was not only not easy, it didn't say it anywhere. Needless to say, I left and won't be back. I don't think customer service at this restaurant is their specialty. If you're looking for good customer service, I'd go somewhere else if me.

Food was amazing and the service was perfect. Alex was the best with recommendations and service. We had not planned on eating here but so glad we did and will definitely be back

Food & Ambience was amazing. The food was so authentic. The best Italian food in town-!! I will definitely return back here. Hands down the best.

Dining at Penne Pazze, I really felt like I flew to Italy to have dinner. The staff was amazing, the service was super quick and easy, and the food was even better! My family is Italian, so I usually have high expectations for Italian food, but this place exceeded my expectations! I will gladly be heading back here next time I am in the mood for some Italian food!

Whoa!!! This place is to die for!! Walk in, pick your seat, order from the QR code on the table, and wait for your taste buds to be pleased! If you love Italian, this is a must stop! The pasta and pizza were cooked perfectly, the sauce was amazing, the seasoning was just right, the tomatoes and prosciutto exploded with flavor, and even the soda flavors were delicious! The staff was ultra friendly, everything was clean, and the music had me dancing in my seat the whole meal! I can't wait to return!

The food was immaculate. Pizza was pretty good, but the pasta was magical. Never had better pasta in my life. Haven't been to Italy though. The service was alright. I think someone was getting trained and just was making some mistakes but it wasn't horrible. The ambiance was nice too but not super spacious.

Bland........bland bland bland. Had the Carbonara and mine at home is 10x better. Staff is super friendly but the food is nothing resembling Italian.

We ordered three different pastas: the carbonara, the nonna Paula and the amatriciana. The carbonara with chicken was probably my favorite and then the amatriciana. I thought the pasta was definitely good but based on the reviews I was expecting better. This could be because we had the pastas delivered so I'm sure eating it there will change my mind. I will certainly be making a trip sometime soon!

What a hidden jewel. A cozy restaurant tucked into the L & L warehouse. The service was exceptional and personal. I ordered the carbonara with a glass of wine. Hands down, without a doubt, the best pasta in Nashville. All of the pasta is homemade and all other ingredients are farm to table. You need to try this authentic Italian restaurant.

Very good Italian. The pasta is fresh and cooked perfectly. Still has the chew. The Amatriciana is made with pancheta instead of Guanciale but you can't blame them since that's about $40/pound. Still very good. The Campanelle Pazze is top tier. Definitely a place we will come back too. So glad we're getting such places here in Nashville. Want to try the pizza.

I really like this spot, the food is always delicious, the atmosphere/ambiance, music and staff are great serving authentic Italian pasta with Italian hospitality. I strongly recommend this establishment.

I hadn't quite grasped their service model, but this is the kind if place where you find your own table and there's a QR code so you can order from your phone, and there's a pickup area where you go to get your food when ready. There's no table service as such, just one person wandering around clearing tables and offering occasional tips (which, to be fair, I needed). I'm torn on these sorts of things as I can see the case for maximizing the food aspect of a restaurant but I do miss genuine quality service, peripheral to the experience as it might seem. Also, I want the few people working there to get paid well, but it leaves me in the uncomfortable position of having to decide a tip; I tend to err on the side of generosity, but I think there is a corrosive effect to paying here what I would have for a full-service experience. Anyway, the food itself was fresh and delivered the flavors I'd hope. My full-on pesto dish came with sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic confit, parmesan. All of the things you'd ever want on such a dish, and each one contributed without being overwhelming. My salad wasn't quite what I'd hoped; while I was okay with a light portion of pasta and a large amount of delicious sauce, with my salad it was kind of too little arugula and too much dressing, which left me with an overly tart lemon-y experience. It was a pricey meal, all things considered. I'd always had this on my list as the place to try if I couldn't get a table somewhere really special, and I think it is a good quality fast casual experience, but not the absolute best thing in Nashville.

Great concept open kitchen where you pick up your own plates and save a bit on the pricing. Each dish is handmade and just the right size for the money. We thoroughly enjoyed the indoor seating as well as the outdoor area. The mall setting was a treat for ice cream after our meal.

Our meal was absolutely delicious, BUT we were woefully unprepared for the experience of ordering off an app, being given an empty glass to fill with our drinks, and not having a typical restaurant experience with a server. It looks like a restaurant, the food quality was great, but it was off putting to not have service to go along with it. We ordered a ham and burrata panini, a pepperoni pizza, and the pasta dish with olives, garlic, and tomatoes. Would we return? Sure--but with better expectations for the necessity of self service.

This is literally the best Italian in town and it's not some stuffy, snobby high-end place in order to get that quality either. I love taking anyone coming to visit Nashville to this place. They make the pasta fresh and source nearly all their ingredients straight from Italy. If you're into restaurant equipment, their kitchen setup is very European and imported too. The pinsa is to die for but I can't deny the pasta is the star. I regularly switch between the amatriciana and the ragu. Their takeout is a great option too.

PennePazze was recommended to me by a friend who lives in Nashville. I was craving Italian food and I am so glad I came here! The staff was extremely friendly and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I ordered the Nonna Paula with burrata...wow! The pasta was fresh and the sauce was so tasty. A light and refreshing dish in the summer heat! I would love to visit again next time I am in Nashville. Thank you PennePazze!

We first heard about PennePazze when it was first in development, randomly from our then Uber driver. We put a mental pin in to try it and we're not disappointed at all. The pasta here is fresh, perfectly Al dense, and it even travels well. We have had pickup from here a few times, and I always worried that the traffic and long time on the road would impact the taste of the pasta. Not to worry: it was always so delectable, we had devoured all of the entrées within 20 minutes or less. Our favorites have to be gnocchi crema di gorgonzola (an umami bomb of a cheesy, potato-based favorite), Nonna Paula (pesto and sun dried gorgeousness), and Raghu and Funghi (it's a simple porcini cream sauce but it's done really well) amongst many others. I've ordered online, and we've always had pickup as promised with prompt service and updates accordingly. I imagine staff are just as wonderful in person. The restaurant always looks inviting, rustic yet modern, and open. When we have a moment as a family, If love to eat there in person. Be careful about parking: L&L is popular these days, and it may be difficult to find a spot right away.

I love my food every time I come. Alex is great and makes our experience feel so personal.