Santo

We had dinner at Santo the dat before Valentines Day. We were able to find a table making a reservation the same day. Service was excellent as well as the atmosphere. We had drinks. I got an old fashion with Mezcal. I requested to not make it sweet and it was perfect! Food was amazing. Definatelly coming back.

This place is unique in a good way. We love the atmosphere here and always look forward to dinning here. We've never had a bad bite yet. The servers are very attentive and kind. I had the salmon with spring vegetables and my husband had the hanger steak. Drinks are amazing and the deserts are top level. The restaurant has a very intimate feel which makes it feel very personal and special.

We tried several dishes and they were all excellent! Oysters, eggplant appetizer, tuna crudo app, feta dip, lamb/scallop entree and a chicken entree. Bartender was fantastic. Local Nashvillian like me!

A couple of the market oysters had a funky smell but the rest of my Malpeques were delicious; I asked the bartender if it was just my happy hour dozen that were served on literal pea gravel or were they served on ice outside of the happy window and not only did he tell me yes, this is how they served them but that this was the first restaurant he's seen that doesn't serve oysters on ice. I was the only customer during most of the happy hour so the bartender was pleasant and easy to talk with with the cocktail selection being varied and tasty.

Excellent everything. Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Drinks were great. Try the beef kabobs. One of my favorite dishes ever! My favorite drink was the spicy marinara. Only available before 6 (happy hour).

Fantastic, fresh, and flavorful menu with not only excellent taste, but great presentation. Cocktails are refreshing and the menu and cocktail menu changes frequently depending on fresh food that is in season. Staff are very accommodating and attentive and the owner is very present and kind to guests. The restaurant feels more at home instead of an in and out experience. A reservation is recommended in advance and parking can be found in the garage on lower levels. There is indoor and lovely outdoor seating.

Service was great as well as the food. Every dish was well prepared. Oysters were phenomenal as well as the chickpea fries. We had to order a second helping they were so good!

AMAZING flavors and such a cute restaurant. Service was great and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening! They were also donating a portion of their proceeds to Nashville CARES the night we went. What a great cause! A great dining experience and highly recommend the mussels and the lamb chops!

Ambiance is perfect for a date night or a business meal. Great food. Best espresso martini I've had yet in Nashville. Server went above and beyond with all our special requests. Love the lighting and the modern/industrial design elements. I've heard the brunch is amazing but I've not tried that yet. I loved their salad and French fries option...brilliant!

Service was amazing! We were able to get a reservation and the ambiance is very chill yet intimate. Good for a girls night out, date night, or dinner parties! The bucatini is DELISH!!! Ate it too fast to get a picture, but got it with the chicken and i will be going back for that!!

My recent visit to Santo's, near the Green Hills Mall, was an absolute delight. Upon entering, the inviting aroma of delicious food immediately captivated me. Opting for the manager's wine selection, my date and I commenced our dining experience with a delightful tuna tartare. I relished the perfectly cooked steak frites while my companion enjoyed a flavorsome pesto pasta dish. To cap off our meal, we indulged in a shared dark chocolate crème brûlée, complemented by a glass of milk to balance its richness. The ambiance was truly remarkable, and the attentive staff made our experience even more enjoyable, despite a slightly extended wait for the dishes, which, in hindsight, allowed us to savor the moment. I'm looking forward to returning to Santos soon.

Honestly a hidden gem. Great coastal Italian with great service and very present owners. It's hard to knock them for much. The location could be better... that's my biggest complaint, and it's a tiny one. Great food, great drinks, better people and service. If you live in the area you owe it to yourself to try it. Pricing is reasonable for almost any budget.

I love the atmosphere, the service was amazing, this food was delicious... Beautiful and quiet, and I would totally recommend it

Santo is one of our new favorite Nashville places. The care and attention to detail was over the top. The flavors, presentation, and service were exemplary. My only complaint was parking. I sat in the valet line for about 10 minutes and no one showed up. I self parked in the Veritas building at no cost.

I think people are sleeping on this place. It's easy to get into, classy but laidback. Welcoming with a great happy hour. Outdoor space is lovely but inside is just as beautiful. The interior feels big city, but the staff is small-town kind.

this meal was very delicious! fresh and fun. the service was great. the paloma was great and so was the orange wine.

Heiede (forgive me if I misspell) is so attentive and makes the best drinks. She definitely deserves a raise, thank you! Food is amazing too

Great atmosphere, and a wonderful cocktail menu. We had the roasted eggplant, garlic fries, beets, flatbread of the day as shared appetizers. All small dishes but worked well for a table of 6. Entrees that were ordered were Branzino, Pesto Bucatini with shrimp or chicken, and the Moroccan Chicken. Everyone cleaned their plates. I had the orange wine, can't for the life of me remember the name but it began with a B and it was delicious!! We will go back for sure.

Nice and relaxing atmosphere. Great service! Ordered the whipped feta appetizer (so good) and the Lebanese beef kabobs for my main. Yummy and comes w/ salad, grilled veggies, polenta fries. Oh and couldn't pass up the goat cheesecake. Not sweet but very creamy and easy to enjoy!

Epic service, the best staff and food to die for! I would recommend this any day. The wiped feta for starters and then the kabob!!!

Expensive but delicious. Definitely a higher end restaurant, but if you're willing and able to pay for the dishes you will have a fantastic experience. We had the roasted beets, asparagus, and spanish brussel sprouts and each one was so yummy I could've eaten a main dish of the roasted beets. I had the Bucatini pasta and it may have been one of the best pastas I have ever had. My only note was that the paloma was salty since the ice from the rum fell into the bottom of the glass but the waitress was quick to have it remade but I did not feel guilted for bringing it to her attention. We would absolutely go back on a special occasion or date night!

I love this place! Food is so good and service is impeccable! Ordered the kebab and it was so tender and flavorful! Highly recommend!

Great brunch with shakshuka and salmon croquettes. Wonderful service all around, we'll be back!

Great spot for upscale-yet-laidback outdoor dining. I went with two friends and we had a wonderful night out. I appreciated that the menu was relatively focused with just a handful of options. We really enjoyed the whipped feta, fingerling potatoes, and kale tabbouleh starters. Our main courses (lobster bucatini, lavender chicken, and duck confit) were also tasty and came in generous portions. We shared the chocolate cake, which was perfect to share. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Would definitely come back.

I visited Santo for lunch on Saturday with a couple of friends (they don't have a brunch menu, just lunch and dinner). This review is a bit of a bummer to write, because while the food was great overall, everything else about our experience was not great. Let's get the food out of the way. We shared four dishes from their lunch menu: tuna carpaccio (with radicchio, basil, puffed quinoa, and pomegranate), white bean hummus (with crispy chickpeas, za'atar, and grilled naan), kale tabbouleh salad (with cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and lemon dressing), and the lamb flatbread (with grilled lamb sirloin, yogurt, cucumber, sumac, onions, and fries). I thought everything was great. The tuna carpaccio was a highlight! But there wasn't anything I didn't like (rare for me)! Now for the less positive. Santo has the distinction of being one of the few restaurants in Nashville with a dress code for dinner. Their website is a little vague about what exactly that dress code is; they also have a sign outside at the front door of the restaurant explaining that they have a dress code. I think the dress code might come as a surprise to people, since so few restaurants in Nashville have a dress code. I personally know someone who was turned away from their reservation because someone in their party wasn't dressed according to the dress code. I don't love the idea of a dress code at all. The inside of the restaurant is also kind of stupid fancy? Like way over the top (really high ceilings, a weird table built into this window nook that sticks out of the restaurant - hard to explain, lots of very expensive looking materials). I guess there's nothing wrong with such a fancy place in and of itself. But when we were there for lunch, we were ALONE in the restaurant except for one couple that was eating when we arrived but finished before us (leaving us the only people in the restaurant). It felt very strange to be in such a fancy and empty restaurant. I also wasn't sure if the dress code applied to lunch as well as to dinner (now having been, I'll say that it's so fancy looking inside I personally wouldn't be comfortable being too casually dressed whether or not they have a dress code for lunch), so I called about an hour before our 12:30 reservation. No one answered either time I called. Our service was a little all over the place, too - especially since it's not as if they were busy. My friend ordered a drink that never came. Our waiter didn't ask if we were ready to order our food until we had sat there for a long time (in fact, I think we told him we were ready to order, because we felt like we'd been there for a while). The restaurant is still new. I get that. But there are a lot of great restaurants in Nashville that have great food but don't feel as stuffy or formal or strange. I personally love Epice and think it manages a much homier, warm vibe than Santo. It's a shame, because I think the food was really very good. But I wasn't comfortable at Santo. I don't think any of the three of us have any plans to return. Three stars only because I have no complaints about any of the food!

I go to Santo once a week for dinner. New fall menu today which looked great. After warming up with the beets (you can never go wrong with that appetizer), I selected the rib eye which was absolutely amazing. One of the best steaks I've had in a long time. Service is always top notch. Highly recommend.

I'd almost forgotten what it is to have true gold star service at a Nashville restaurant, let alone for lunch. Thank you, Santo for answering all of our questions, letting us take our time so we didn't feel rushed, so we could thoroughly enjoy a noteworthy meal. We started with some champagne, then the white bean hummus and the Mediterranean chicken. Trifecta. The decor is almost austere, but not too cold. More like chic. They have only been open a few months but I think they have already found a groove. They will soon be setting up umbrellas for the patio. Will be a perfect spot as the temperatures back off. They do have a slight dress code, so don't come here from the lake. "Smart Casual." The only draw back is that it is not straight forward on how to get to the front door. You have to walk past True Food, to the sidewalk facing Hillsboro. Then go up the steps.

Between the bar and the kitchen, I couldn't tell you which is better! Their cocktails (and the mocktail) are balanced and flavorful, beef tartare was fantastic, and the bucatini was thoroughly impressive. Lindsey took great care of us, couldn't have been better!

Great food & service! The patio was great, not crowded and refreshing! We will definitely be back

I met one of my best friends here for dinner. She lives in Nashville and always knows the best places to eat. I recommend getting reservations for this place. We were lucky that we got them a couple of days before we wanted to visit it. They do have a bar with five stools so if you don't mind eating there you might not need reservations. Santo was well designed in a modern minimalist style. Gorgeous furniture and clean lines. Service is impeccable. Attentive but not always there. Know that their menu changes with y'all what is available at farms so what I explain that makes you moth water might not be on the menu but something as delectable will be in its place. I began my evening with the Bubble Blush cocktail. It was a smooth tasty drink. It is my favorite color and has bubbly so I knew I would love it. I did. So did my friend who joined me and she isn't someone who usually likes lemon in her drinks but she loved this one. We began our meal with the mussels and fennel. It was a good size for a starter. My friend got the Panisse (chickpea fries) and they were solid. I didn't think I would like them as much as I did. We shared the delectable Bibb salad. Do yourself a favor and don't share it! We split the scallops with butternut squash topped with bacon. Know that this is an item that is not normally on the menu so you might not be able to have it. The scallops were gigantic and seared perfectly. They easily were separated with a fork and melted in your mouth. The roasted veggies complimented the scallops perfectly. We weren't going to have dessert but they had a chocolate gelato and we couldn't resist. Who has ever had a chocolate gelato? Not us. We were so delighted we indulged in dessert. The chocolate gelato was perfection. It was the cherry on top of an already lovely experience at Santo.

Santo is absolutely fantastic. We had a fried eggplant dish and the bowl of mussels as an appetizer. I had the salmon for my meal. All were absolutely delicious. My wife also particularly enjoyed the espresso martini, and would highly recommend it! Overall, a wonderful experience and I will be going back.

I was looking forward to eating at Santo based on my experience at Epice, which has always been fantastic. We had the Greek salad which was ok. The Garlic fries were very good. The lamb shank with polenta was mediocre. The polenta was undercooked with a crunchy undercooked texture instead of a creamy texture. The lamb was extremely overcooked and dry. It shouldn't be that difficult to cook Polenta correctly. Very disappointing!

Was looking for a last minute reservation for my 32nd Birthday dinner for myself and 4 friends. Made a reservation for 8pm at 4pm, which I thought was a little risky. I've had bad experiences before making last minute reservations where we wind up being kind of pushed to the side by service. We arrived promptly at 8pm, it was very crowded. It was cold outside and there was not a lot standing room in the front of the restaurant. We wound up waiting for our table for about 30 minutes. I was very patient, being cognizant of the last minute reservation, the host was exceptional and comped a few glasses of wine while we waited. When we were finally seated we were rewarded with 3 free appetizers for our patience. Beef Tartar served on top of bone marrow with salt and vinegar chips, whipped feta, and a delightful kale salad (and I usually despise kale). All were delightful. I ordered the Lamb Shank with an Old Fashioned, brilliant pairing. The service was superb and the food was perfect. All in all it was phenomenal birthday dinner and I would recommend it to any of my friends. Thank you to Santo for providing such a great experience!

I liked the restaurant and the food. But I will never go back again because of their bizarre decision to charge an extra $2 for a half a piece of pita bread to accompany an appetizer. I like sardines. So I ordered the sardine appetizer which is a tin of sardines with pita. It is $18. They brought half a piece of pita for an entire tin of sardines. So I asked for more pita because it was insufficient. They brought another half piece of pita bread. When I got the bill, I saw they charged me an extra $2, on top of the $18. Just bizarre.

The lamb burger was a very large patty that was high quality. The challenges were when the food was served the lettuce was already welting on the burger -to go order due to COVID19 closure) and the box had condensation in it- this was about 5 minutes after picking it up and having it brought to my car immediately after it was completed. Compared to other take out order experiences during this was the least enjoyable. The burger took about 40mins as well when 25 was quoted.

Excellent. Will be back! Mussels and whipped feta are a must! Waitress and owner were very friendly.

Santo: a holy totem to bring healing or good fortune to it's holder... or a quiet, semi-intimate night out? It's worth more than one visit. The place itself may seem more of an enigma. Is it operating as designed or as influenced by these pandemic times? Your mileage is sure to vary as is that of others in your party. Parking and signage create an unfortunate and confusing mess. Valet if you can (assuming you can 1) find the valet stand, and 2) the valet is there.) For this first visit, the patio was full, the lone bartender was unable to keep up, and the inside tables were mostly empty and intimate. Staff are still ramping up to adequate levels, but also seem trained to preserve the intimate vibe.  The kitchen is also slower than expected (might be sharing space with True Food Kitchen, next-door?) and seems bent on the current convection oven (a.k.a. air fryer) craze. A tell-tale, dehydrated crackle tainted every bite that was too thin like the last inch or two of octopus tentacles and thinner portions of branzino (the thicker bites were delightful.) The menu is brief, so the kitchen can focus. The whipped feta, arancini, octopus, lavender chicken, and baked oysters were pleasant. Thumbs went down on the lamb sticks (bland as paste) and the rutabaga (over-salted and under-everythinged else.) For dessert, the Financier won the prize, but it's a very cherry creation. Tastebuds looking for strawberry will be disappointed by that freeze-dried, crushed, and sparsely dusted visual topping.

Excellent food, great service and ambiance. Great gem in Green Hills! Will definitely ho back

Santo is amazing. From the vibe, to the food, to the incredibly friendly staff is paired for a great Friday night dinner. We had been wanting to check this place out for awhile and it didn't disappoint. We started with a round of cocktails, the mezcal one was awesome. Would recommend the whipped feta any day of the week and all of our entrees were incredibly tasty. I was the biggest of the branzino and the steak was cooked perfectly and the lobster bucatini was awesome. Do not skip on the desert. Also, our waitress was the friendliest human being ever!

One of Nashville's best kept secrets. Ivy did a terrific job taking care of us. The food was fantastic. Highly recommend.

We went here for a dinner twice and planning to come back again. Delicious dinner with a creative menu, nice interior design, attentive staff.

This review is in the owner and service. I have yet to eat there..... but... My friends were celebrating their Three Year anniversary. I knew they were going to Santo. I called the owner to take care of them and bill me. Their feedback was phenomenal. They were treated like royalty and stayed the cuisine was unique and delicious. They really showed up and showed out for this couple and I am appreciative. Will be in to see you soon'

We were over at the mall doing some Christmas shopping and thought we would pop in for a quick dinner. A little hard to locate the entrance, but once we made it inside we were quickly seated at the bar. As others mention, there is a dress code. It was fancier than anticipated so we were slightly underdressed. No worries, my husband took his hat off and we felt comfortable enough. Our bartender Josh was awesome! Super nice and gave us recommendations and great service. Now... let's talk about how freaking AH-MAZING the food was!! We loved it. Everything was expertly spiced and all ingredients worked in perfect harmony on the plate. If that sounds over zealous IDGAF because it was so good haha!! The hummus was one of the best around, however it didn't come with enough naan to eat it with. Not an issue, Josh quickly got me more. Our dinner entrees had perfectly cooked seafood and we licked our plates clean. I would definitely come back to this restaurant again.

Everything here is amazing! We had the whipped feta and olives, mussels, the grilled romaine salad all of which was fresh and flavorful. Rob was our waiter, he was helpful and attentive. The bartend is Caleb and wow can he make a cocktail! His French 75 is unrivaled in Nashville. The "cherry on top" is the free parking (as locals we know that is nearly impossible to get)! We highly recommend this restaurant.

My wife ordered the Lamb smash burger. I am not a fan of lamb typically but I would absolutely order. She said best lamb she has had. Short rib Benedict for me & they nailed it. I was not going to order because I do not care for English muffin however Garon did a splendid job of explaining the pastry. I would say it's a mix of a pancake/light biscuit. Egg on top was cooked to perfection. The ambience was a bit of a New York warm feel. Great service, great food, well spun cocktails & smooth sound system with upbeat tunes sets the mood.

The interior is lovely and we were greeted with enthusiasm. They showed us a table right in front of the front door . It was rainy and cold evening. I asked to have another table and was shown a table next to the bar while all other guest were seated in the back for warmth. I have never felt so unwelcome and unappreciated in a restaurant. Waffle House is more appreciative. Lots of wait staff all standing around the bar, who BTW should follow the stated dress code and learn how to serve and pour. Reaching across the table in front of a guest is huge no no. Missed the mark, short on flavor. The lemon raspberry custard dessert seemed to be made a few days ago and the top layer was rubber. We were not asked if if we would like coffee, not asked to check our coats. Check for 3 no drinks, $200 Could it have been that we did not order cocktails or wine that caused this unpleasant experience?

We had lunch there today. Limited menu. I had the shrimp entrée. The sauce the medium size shrimp were prepared in was good. It came with potatoes and asparagus. Small portions. My wife had the Bibb salad with shrimp. She agreed the shrimp had a good taste. $50 for two lunch entrées and two iced teas seemed a bit excessive. It certainly wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. Nothing that would inspire us to return. Service was attentive.

Definitely reccomend trying this spot - the food was exceptional - we had the whipped feta, oysters, tabouli, Caesar, lamb neck and the duck. Wait staff were extremely attentive and knowledgeable. A little hard to find, but only because we were not familiar with the location (door faces Hillsboro Rd).

Went for Friday brunch and literally everything from the Paloma to the quiche, the fries (obviously) to the chicken flatbread, was DELICIOUS. The whole fam was happy. The interior and freshness of the food reminded me of some of my favorite Bay Area spots. Highly recommend! I'll definitely be back...next up: dinner

We are huge fans of their other restaurant, Epice, and have been waiting anxiously for Santo to open. We were not disappointed!! There were 6 of us so we tried a lot of menu choices, 4 different appetizers, loved them all, especially the tuna tartare and the lamb sausage. I had the steak and marrow for my entrée and also tried someone's duck cassoulet and thought both were great. We enjoyed two excellent French wine recommendations, a red and a white. The only thing I wouldn't rave about was the raspberry financier dessert, the pastry was dry, and there just really wasn't anything about it to get me to order it again. We will absolutely be back to Santo again in the future.

I love, love, love Santo! Our first time and boy was it amazing. Started on outdoor terrace with friends with a wonderful Spanish wine recommended by our server and yummy whipped feta appetizer. Dined inside in the calm interior and toured small plates. All amazing! Three deserts shared that topped of an evening to be remembered. We hate driving out to green hills but we will as long as it is to go to Santo!

Amazing place! Great food and excellent wine list. There's plenty on their menu and I think for those people who were maybe looking for the Golden Corral?? I think they should keep eating there or maybe Shoney's , this place is definitely not for them.

Brunch was amazing. We got the whipped feta to start- DROOL. For entrees we got the short rib Benedict, lamb burger, steak and frites , and fries and Caesar for the table. It was all delicious but everyone was definitely jealous of my Benedict! The brunch 2-4-1 drinks were great as well- super clean tasting cocktails. Love that the tourist haven't invaded here yet and you can enjoy a fun brunch with friends. Service staff was all super nice as well. Can't wait to come back.

We had the whipped feta, the olives, grilled romaine, Lebanese kabobs, and lamb chops. Everything was delicious! The dry rub on the chops was divine, and the accompanying cous cous was mind-blowing; bright, sweet, salty, citrusy, warm, crunchy - so much happening but it all came together so well. Thank you, Santo, for such a fulfilling meal. I will be back.

Service was excellent and the outside area was very nice to sit and eat. It felt clean and the food was good. Nothing extraordinary but a good night out for some interesting food.

Everything we had was amazing! Those carrots are truly to die for. We also have the steak and potatoes. Loved it all!

I received an email yesterday, Nov 3, from Santo advertising the restaurants happy hour 4/6pm. I was excited to see this since it was a beautiful sunny day and it would be nice to sit on Santo patio. We drove into Green Hills around 4:30 and walked up to the front of santo restaurant. It was completely closed. No one was there! Why would they send out a notice of new happy hour when they arent even open???? I will not go back!

My favorite place in Nashville! Attentive service, excellent food, dynamite wine list. Give credit where due: places like Santo are elevating Green Hills beyond tried and true chains to a destination for high-end, elegant dining. Not to be missed: socca frites, lamb tartare and chicken bisteya. We adore checking out the specialty pours of wine, and if sitting at the bar you are sure to be delighted by the extensive knowledge of your bartender. Shoutout to our faves Josh and Doss for serious, sophisticated service with a smile. Get yourself to the stylish, chic Santo!!!