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Carla Hall's 10 Favorite Restaurants in Nashville

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by Carla Hall
Updated March 12, 2019

Being a Nashville native, Carla Hall has made her way around the honky-tonk land discovering her favorite restaurants along the way. Known for her appearances on food-related TV shows like Top Chef and The Chew, she’s definitely got food down to a tee. Despite her own experience in soul food cooking, she has a love for all cuisines, especially those she’s grown so fond of in her own hometown. She gave us a list of her top foodie picks throughout Nashville. Next time you’re in the area, you’ll have to try one of her go-to spots. As Carla would say it, “Hootie Hoo!”

Gray & Dudley
4.2 (1194)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Sobro
Located within the 21c Museum Hotel, you forget that this is a hotel restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and eclectic - a great place for lunch.
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Csfh
Dined 6 days ago
We opted for a slew of apps, and they were all fabulous! We had a wonderful dining experience…great food, great service and lovely atmosphere.
Located within the 21c Museum Hotel, you forget that this is a hotel restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and eclectic - a great place for lunch.
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Csfh
Dined 6 days ago
We opted for a slew of apps, and they were all fabulous! We had a wonderful dining experience…great food, great service and lovely atmosphere.
Adele's
4.7 (5996)
$31 to $50
American
The Gulch & North Gulch
I’m definitely a fan of the JW Chicken with Salsa Verde, as well as the JW roasted potatoes, but gnocchi will send your eyes to the back of your head. The menu is nicely balanced with a variety of salads that are large enough for 3-4 servings and great side vegetable dishes.
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Andrew
Dined 4 days ago
Our server, JD, (and the rest of the staff) was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable about the menu and cocktail selections. My dining companion and I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience and would definitely recommend Adele's!
I’m definitely a fan of the JW Chicken with Salsa Verde, as well as the JW roasted potatoes, but gnocchi will send your eyes to the back of your head. The menu is nicely balanced with a variety of salads that are large enough for 3-4 servings and great side vegetable dishes.
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Andrew
Dined 4 days ago
Our server, JD, (and the rest of the staff) was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable about the menu and cocktail selections. My dining companion and I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience and would definitely recommend Adele's!
404 Kitchen
4.2 (2464)
$31 to $50
American
The Gulch & North Gulch
Incredible vegetarian-friendly spot which prides itself with rooftop/outdoor seating. They had me at homemade burrata! The skillet cornbread is also a must. I don’t drink, but everyone in my party enjoyed delicious cocktails. The zero-proof drinks that I tried were just as good.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 5 days ago
We had a group of 10 and we had great service. Lovely atmosphere. The farm to table food was good but some of the choices were combined with pickled cabbage or pimento cheese which didn’t appeal to everyone. The Caesar salad was amazing as were many of the appetizers. Overall good experience.
Incredible vegetarian-friendly spot which prides itself with rooftop/outdoor seating. They had me at homemade burrata! The skillet cornbread is also a must. I don’t drink, but everyone in my party enjoyed delicious cocktails. The zero-proof drinks that I tried were just as good.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 5 days ago
We had a group of 10 and we had great service. Lovely atmosphere. The farm to table food was good but some of the choices were combined with pickled cabbage or pimento cheese which didn’t appeal to everyone. The Caesar salad was amazing as were many of the appetizers. Overall good experience.
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
4.8 (5658)
$30 and under
Indian
The Gulch & North Gulch
Beautifully prepared Indian food with some American and Southern twists thrown in here and there. The Tandoori Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Kashmiri Spiced Braised Lamb Shank are two of my favorites. Customizable menu with proteins and traditional Indian sauces.
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Joseph
Dined 2 days ago
Service was outstanding and timing was perfect. Food was great and well worth the price.
Beautifully prepared Indian food with some American and Southern twists thrown in here and there. The Tandoori Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Kashmiri Spiced Braised Lamb Shank are two of my favorites. Customizable menu with proteins and traditional Indian sauces.
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Joseph
Dined 2 days ago
Service was outstanding and timing was perfect. Food was great and well worth the price.
Emmy Squared Pizza - Gulch
4.7 (248)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
The Gulch & North Gulch
The pizza has everything that you'd want it to have - yeasty crust with just the right amount of chew and salt (and enough crispy edges for everyone to enjoy), perfectly balanced tomato sauce with the right amount of acidity, and great toppings. Another crowd pleaser is the double stacked burger called Le Big Matt - insane!
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Tracy
Dined on Jan 30, 2025
The Zia fries were AMAZING! The Angel pie was equally amazing and delicious!
The pizza has everything that you'd want it to have - yeasty crust with just the right amount of chew and salt (and enough crispy edges for everyone to enjoy), perfectly balanced tomato sauce with the right amount of acidity, and great toppings. Another crowd pleaser is the double stacked burger called Le Big Matt - insane!
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Tracy
Dined on Jan 30, 2025
The Zia fries were AMAZING! The Angel pie was equally amazing and delicious!

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