Salento Italia: Exquisite Italian Dining Experience in Nashville

Looking for Italian and found Salento. What an amazing experience brought by excellent customer service by I believe Danielle. She really connects with the customer. I don’t usually start a review like this, but you could see how she connected with each table and wanted everyone to have a great time. 20/10 Customer Service. My fabulous wife started with a Forbidden Sour drink and it was really good. She also got the Bruschetta: Garlic Rubbed Focaccia, Burrata, Cherry Tomato, Basil & Arugula Pesto, and Balsamic Pearls. She said it was delicious. We both choose the Cast Iron Lasagna: Bolognese, Ricotta, Mozzarella, and Basil. Pure delicious comfort food. Hot and bubbly beautiful and so tasty. Very Satisfying. Excellent Ambiance and would definitely return. Fabulous Service.

Super nice decor. Excellent staff. Food was AMAZING! We got the Margherita pizza to start. I got the spaghetti and meatballs and my Daughter got the spaghetti and roasted cauliflower. It was more than we could eat in one sitting so we had plenty for lunch the next day! Our Server Haleigh was Awesome!

Absolutely Phenomenal Experience & Impeccable Service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My family recently reserved the entire upstairs area of Salento Italia for our daughter Anna and son-in-law Joel's rehearsal dinner, and the experience was truly five-star from start to finish. The ambiance and atmosphere were excellent, creating the perfect setting for a celebration. The meal was incredible, starting with an amazing flow of appetizers: delicious olive tapenade bread, a crisp Caesar salad, and flavorful margherita pizza—they truly kept bringing out more! For the main course, I enjoyed the Chicken Marsala served over a bed of mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was absolutely phenomenal. Following that, a generous medley of desserts was served, but we were all so happily stuffed, it was nearly impossible to try them all! While the food and setting were superb, the highlight of the evening was the impeccable service we received from our servers, Danielle and Jake. They tirelessly managed our large party of 35 people. Not only were they attentive and efficient, but they also engaged us in warm, genuine conversation. By the end of the evening, we truly felt as if we were parting with old friends. Salento Italia is a marvelous restaurant, and we highly recommend it for both intimate dinners and large events. We will certainly be back in Nashville this December and are already looking forward to our return!

I have dined here 3 times and all experiences have been 10/10. Danielle has been my server the last 2 visits and I don’t think I’d have quite as a wonderful experience if it weren’t for her! Short rib & gnocchi as ABSOLUTELY amazing!!

Hidden gem! Loved our experience here. The ambiance was great. Diverse wine selections, authentic Italian dishes, and awesome service. Best octopus I’ve had in Nashville. The mushroom pasta dish was also DELISH. Also got the butterscotch custard for dessert — not usually a butterscotch fan but this was lovely. Our server, Madeline, was outstanding and provided a very warm space for us to enjoy our evening. Will most definitely be back!!

We went to Salento Italia for my sister’s rehearsal dinner, and it was absolutely perfect. The servers, especially Danielle and Jason, were phenomenal — so attentive, personable, and genuinely made the evening feel special. The food and drinks were outstanding, and the service was truly top-notch. It was the perfect setting for such a meaningful night. 10/10, highly recommend!

Dinner here 2 nights in a raw This place is very good is very close to authentic Italian restaurant. The best you can get are arethe Octopos with beams And the Rigatoni with Sausage this is absolutely awesome I really like it so much . If I have to say something is missing is some pasta with good seafood and Pasta with clams ... and some bread they should take to you ... The service is kind of too slow The location is very nice

Sat at the bar and Jeremy took amazing care of us! Such a cozy vibe and food was amazing. Had the shrimp appetizer, gnocchi and short rib, and finished off with delicious olive oil cake. Cocktails were 10/10, great recommendations by Jermey as well!