Santo
Restaurant · Midtown ·
Small plates, notable wine list, intimate atmosphere
Small plates, notable wine list, intimate atmosphere
"You’ll always find two things at Howlin’ Rays: a line that tests your patience and Nashville-style hot chicken that’s worth standing in it. Their signature sandwich starts with a thick, jagged breast dipped in deep red chile oil and squished between buttered buns, plus slaw, pickles, and creamy “comeback sauce.” One mouthful makes clear why people aren't shutting up about this place anytime soon. Just don’t get too cocky with the spice levels if you want to enjoy life." - garrett snyder, brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins, jess basser sanders
"This modern Mediterranean restaurant, from the team behind Epice as well as neighboring Kalamatas, is a stunning spot that’s welcomed diners since opening in spring 2019. Bright, fresh flavors are found in everything from the white bean puree and the shaved vegetable salad to the market catch." - Alex Hendrickson
"A Nashville restaurant called Santo is mentioned as the spot Jason Heiman briefly decamped south to open, cited among his local and regional credits." - Naomi Waxman
"The Green Hills Mediterranean hot spot has created a special “Santo at Home” menu for Mother’s Day that boasts citrus smoked salmon on house-made flatbread, marinated burrata salad, warm carrot salad, duck breast with squash purée and braised greens, and macarons. The meal runs $220 and feeds an at-home party of four." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"Sipping rosé at a clean, white bar in the Mediterranean is a dream we all aspire to, and Santo’s five-seater is as close as you’ll get in Nashville. Set off by mod-deco accents and Brazilian-wood stools, this is the sleek bar where Green Hills goes to see and be seen. Start with the spiced lamb sausage (merguez) before going full-force on crab galette or duck cassoulet. By the time you order the surprisingly light red velvet cheesecake, you’ll be convinced the Mediterranean is right outside the door, rather than Trader Joe’s." - Ashley Brantley