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City House, Nashville, TN
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City House

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.

The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

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Executive chef: Tandy Wilson

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Tandy Wilson has eight James Beard Award nominations and one win under his belt for the innovative pizza and Italian fare he slings at City House. Wilson tops blistered pie crusts coming out of the woodfired oven with the likes of house pork belly ham or local and seasonal veggies, plus ensures there's very little food waste in dishes such as bread gnocchi with cauliflower ragu that uses up leftover pizza crust. Don't miss the fun bartender guest stars who ensure plenty of good bourbon flows through the wide open kitchen and dining room.

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What 1,691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nashville

    Italian

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
City House in Nashville is a beloved gem, praised for its "the best pizza we've ever eaten" and exceptional service. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it offers diverse, flavorful dishes like "belly ham pizza with egg is life changing!" and creative small plates. Although noise levels are high, City House remains a "must for any food lover" and a reliable choice for memorable dining experiences.

1,691 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    As a group of locals who have collectively lived here for over 20+ years, this restaurant has long been one of our favorites since it opened. We’ve visited numerous times, and the food is consistently fantastic. The dishes are flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a satisfying meal. The cozy ambiance and varied menu have always kept us coming back for more. However, our most recent experience was deeply disappointing and frustrating. After finishing our meal and leaving an 18% tip($282.13 after tax - left a $50 tip)—our standard for a sub par & non stand out service—we were appalled when an additional waitress who didn’t serve us, chased us out of the restaurant, questioning our service and impolitely asking why we didn’t leave a 20% tip. From the time we sat down, we didn’t feel welcome or comfortable to be in the space.This level of unprofessionalism is completely unacceptable. We understand that tipping is a personal choice, but to be confronted and embarrassed publicly in this manner was completely inappropriate. In an attempt to address the situation, I returned to the restaurant to speak with the manager on duty. Unfortunately, I don’t believe I was actually speaking with the manager, and the person I spoke to was neither helpful nor polite. Rather than addressing the issue with any sort of professionalism or understanding, the response was dismissive, adding to the frustration of the situation. It’s a real shame because we’ve always loved the food here, but the poor service and lack of respect for customers’ choices have made us seriously reconsider returning. As a long-time local, I expect a higher standard of customer service. We hope this is an isolated incident, but we can’t recommend this place until we feel confident that the service and respect for customers’ choices will be improved. It’s unfortunate, but the way we were treated last has left a lasting negative impression.

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    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere, food and great service. Started with Frico and olives, then the mushroom pizza and sausage pizza, all outstanding! Thanks we’ll be back!

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  3. Marjan

    Nashville13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I love the food and service at City House I just can't stand the acoustics. Each time Ive been, it is SO noisy that you have to speak very loudly/shout across the table to your dinner companion. And those cold metal chairs! I guess they don't want you to linger very long. I would go there more often if it weren't for the noise, best to sit out in the enclosed patio or maybe the bar. I attended French collaboration dinner which would have been an awesome event to meet new people but everyone complained about the acoustics and we couldn't exactly yell across the table to meet our new table companions. Hey they've been in business for a very long time, so they know what they're doing but just know that it is very very LOUD in the main dining room. And I don't mean "energetic" lol.

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  4. RSCS

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have been guests of City House for several years. We are from a northern state and always plan to stop in each year on our way to Florida. Never disappointed. The menu, the food, the staff……never disappointed!!

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  5. Chris

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday supper & was suprised with a bday celebration, food, desert, service & company were wonderful. Tandy & Sal are the best!

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    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit. Nice casual atmosphere. The entire staff was friendly, the service was great, and the food was fantastic.

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  7. Daryn VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Wonderful service. But super loud. Will definitely return!

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  8. Wendi

    Nashville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening with friends! I just love this gem with its gentle city ambience, gorgeous plates of food and incredible desserts. A great place for a regular dining spot. Xo

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  9. Rozmond

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food, loved the sweet potatoes more than I would have ever imagined, and everyone so friendly! We had to order three desserts because it was too hard to choose and they surpassed all expectations!

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  10. Jessica

    Tahoe13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Every dish we ordered had unusual, subtle flavor combinations. The mozzarella cheese was gorgeous. Our server listened to what we wanted and gave us helpful information to make decisions. For example, my granddaughter asked if they had affogato on the menu and she said no but we have espresso and coconut sorbet. It was delicious!

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City House is rated 4.8 stars by 1691 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
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1222 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208

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    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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