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Mama Mia's is one of Need to try.

1. Mama Mia's

6.6
4671 Trousdale Dr, Nashville, TN
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
The Local Taco is one of Need to try.

2. The Local Taco

7.9
146 Pewitt Dr (Church), Brentwood, TN
Taco Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews
Minami is one of Need to try.

3. Minami

6688 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN
Japanese Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi is one of Need to try.

4. Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi

7.0
1638 Westgate Cir, Brentwood, TN
Japanese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

5. NY Pie

8.2
6800 Charlotte Pike Ste 105 (Nashville West), Nashville, TN
Pizzeria · Hillwood · 44 tips and reviews

Nathan W.Nathan Weinberg: Honest to God, best pizza in Nashville. Seriously good stuff.

6. Sonobana Japanese Restaurant & Grocery

8.6
40 White Bridge Pike, Nashville, TN
Japanese Restaurant · Whitebridge · 27 tips and reviews

Roberta C.Roberta Caraglia: Don't even bother trying any other sushi restaurants in Nashville. This is the real deal. The sushi chefs are actually Japanese (what a concept!) and the wait staff is always so friendly.

Mitchell Deli is one of Need to try.

7. Mitchell Deli

9.1
1306 McGavock Pike (Riverside Drive), Nashville, TN
Deli · Inglewood · 107 tips and reviews
PizzeReal is one of Need to try.

8. PizzeReal

6.3
203 N 11th St (woodland), Nashville, TN
Pizzeria · Lockeland Springs · 21 tips and reviews
Five Points Pizza is one of Need to try.

9. Five Points Pizza

9.3
1012 Woodland St (at S 11th St.), Nashville, TN
Pizzeria · East End · 101 tips and reviews
Fido is one of Need to try.

10. Fido

8.4
1812 21st Ave S (at Belcourt), Nashville, TN
Coffee Shop · Hillsboro West End · 221 tips and reviews

11. Newk's Eatery

7.8
535 Cool Springs Blvd #120, Franklin, TN
Fast Food Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Beth D.Beth Downey: Great customer service - I recommend The Italian sandwich. Salads are great, but a small is sufficient for 1 person.

Bar Louie is one of Need to try.

12. Bar Louie

6.8
314 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Gastropub · 45 tips and reviews

Tiffany C.Tiffany Cartier: Have some of the best Mac & Cheese. Add bacon, jalapeños or meet to it!

The Southern Steak & Oyster is one of Need to try.

13. The Southern Steak & Oyster

8.5
150 3rd Ave S (at Demonbreun), Nashville, TN
Steakhouse · 169 tips and reviews
Juice Bar is one of Need to try.

14. Juice Bar

9.0
128 Pewitt Dr (Town Center Way), Brentwood, TN
Juice Bar · 14 tips and reviews

15. Arnold's Country Kitchen

9.0
605 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This American classic meat and three is the gold standard by which all others are judged. Plus, what's not to like about a restaurant where dessert comes first? [Eater 18 Member]

DeSano Pizza Bakery is one of Need to try.

16. DeSano Pizza Bakery

8.9
115 16th Ave S (McGavock), Nashville, TN
Pizzeria · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Serving up true Pizza Napoletana from three 10,000 lb Grand Forni ovens hand made in Italy, it's a no-frills pizza shop that is about as consistent as they come. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Hattie B's Hot Chicken is one of Need to try.

17. Hattie B's Hot Chicken

9.1
112 19th Ave S (at Broadway), Nashville, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · 287 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This stalwart takes Nashville's famed hot chicken and does it right. Heat ranges from 'mild' to 'shut the cluck up,' plus a roster of southern sides, beer on tap, and Sunday brunch. [Eater 18 Member]

18. Marché Artisan Food

1000 Main St, Nashville, TN
Café · Lockeland Springs · 75 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Serving light, seasonal fare for every meal of the day, Marche perhaps shines brightest on the weekends, offering one of the best brunches in town. [Eater 18 Member]

19. Mas Tacos Por Favor

9.3
732 McFerrin Ave (at W Eastland Ave.), Nashville, TN
Taco Restaurant · Greenwood · 138 tips and reviews

EaterEater: In East Nashville, Mas Tacos serves up a roster of tacos such as cast iron chicken and fried avocado, along with soups, elote and an ever-changing selection of agua fresca. [Eater 18 Member]

20. Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

8.8
7223 Nolensville Rd, Suite C (at Sunset), Nolensville, TN
BBQ Joint · 107 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Try their classic 'Redneck Taco,' or go for the ribs with Memphis dry rub. And with a new location just opened in Mt. Juliet, it's even easier to go 'whole hog.' [Eater 18 Member]

The Flipside is one of Need to try.

21. The Flipside

2403 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Dive Bar · Bellmont-Hillsboro · 16 tips and reviews

22. Josephine

2316 12th Ave S (Elmwood Ave), Nashville, TN
New American Restaurant · Sunnyside · 29 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Has been packing them in on 12 South since opening. Chef Andrew Little has crafted a concise menu of New American dishes, highlighting seasonal products. And with new brunch and lunch service.

Epice is one of Need to try.

23. Epice

8.8
2902 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Sunnyside · 16 tips and reviews
Adele's is one of Need to try.

24. Adele's

8.7
1210 McGavock St (12th Ave), Nashville, TN
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews