Welcome to Salento Italia
Salento Italia in Nashville, TN is a trendy and intimate Italian restaurant with a full bar and vegan options. Customers rave about the delicious food, great service, and cozy ambiance. Highlights include the octopus, scallops, chicken parm, and Budino dessert. The waitstaff, like Danielle and Chris, are highly praised for enhancing the dining experience. The menu offers a variety of options, including smaller portions for sharing. Salento Italia is the go-to spot for perfectly prepared dishes and exceptional service, making it a must-visit for Italian food enthusiasts.
- 329 Donelson Pike Nashville, TN 37214329 Donelson Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Hotline: (615) 621-2120
Introducing Salento Italia, a hidden gem in the heart of Nashville, TN. This Italian restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its casual, trendy, and intimate ambiance. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted with accessible parking near the entrance, an ADA-compliant main entrance, and a restroom.
Salento Italia prides itself on its commitment to providing exceptional service and delicious food. Customers rave about the happy hour specials, full bar, and vegan options available. The menu is filled with a variety of tantalizing dishes like the pizza of the day, shrimp tortellini, octopus starter, scallops, chicken parm, and more.
One of the standout features of Salento Italia is the attention to detail in each dish. The flavors are well-balanced, the ingredients are fresh, and the presentation is elegant. The Budino dessert is a must-try, receiving rave reviews from diners.
Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner spot, a place to celebrate a special occasion, or simply craving authentic Italian cuisine, Salento Italia is the perfect choice. With a private lot parking, waiter service, and a welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.
Don't just take our word for it, the glowing reviews from customers like Julia R., Cassondra T., and Lauren K. speak volumes about the quality of food and service at Salento Italia. Make your reservation today and discover the magic of Salento Italia for yourself!

We really liked this restaurant! The vibe, food, and service were great! We ordered the happy hour cocktail's, the pizza of the day, and the shrimp tortellini. All were very good!! Danielle was our server and she was so amazing! Made the experience even better!!

Such a great experience! The food tasted amazing, service was excellent, and the ambiance was so cozy and calm. Did go for an early dinner during their happy hour.

First time coming and I love love love everything about this place. We had the octopus to start and it did not disappoint. So flavorful and cooked to perfection. We had the scallops and chicken parm for our entrees. Again, just perfect. Cannot recommend enough. Couldn't leave without trying the Budino and wouldn't you know it... it was an 11/10. The ambiance is so nice here and Chris, our server, was beyond friendly! Needless to say, we will be back!

So this was my third time at Salento and once again they just knock it out of the park the food is always so perfectly prepared and cooked the service is outstanding I'm telling yall that bruschetta is from God himself they just never miss it's the place in town hands down I highly recommend

Nashville, TN. This restaurant was recommended to me by the waiter at Darfons. The food here is terrific and I know for sure I shall be returning. The ambiance is unpretentious, there are even booths if you wish. We went for the patio which was just a tad more upscale using the term loosely. Our waiter was helpful and friendly and was just a regular guy. Not trying to oversell or be someone he isn't. Very few Italian chefs offer Braciola anymore, so I always order it if I see it on the menu. This version was excellent. They slice this one for presentation. I kinda prefer non sliced but no big deal. At least their version did not have raisins in it. The one served here was a bit on the smaller side of average. The Shrimp Scampi was really good, everything about that dish was perfect. Salad: Excellent Grapefruit Ginger drink: Excellent Pineapple Basil Lemonade: Excellent Budino for dessert! Awesome! Good Coffee!

My boyfriend and I went to Salento Italia last night for about the 5th time...we are obsessed! Not only is the modern upscale yet casual design refreshing and exciting, the servers are extremely kind. I always feel so comfortable every time I walk in. We have loved EVERYTHING we've gotten, especially the specials! Last night we split a delicious, creamy tortellini and the spaghetti and meatballs. The tortellini was smooth and bright, with a delicious speck undertone. The meatballs were garlicky and delicious (definitely would get as an appetizer too), while the spaghetti sauce was classic and flavorful. We ended the meal with a cannoli each and double shot of espresso...absolutely divine! I used to live in Boston and would rate the cannoli here better than any I've had in the North End. This is our favorite restaurant!

Absolutely loved this place. The ambiance is a perfect crossover between upscale and casual. It's a great option for a date night. We started off with the focaccia and arancini. You MUST get both. This was incredibly and packed so much good flavor. For our mains, we got the pappardelle bolognese and margarita pizza. You can tell how fresh the food is when enjoying these main courses. The pizza was perfectly cooked in the brick oven. We ended our meal with to-go tiramisu which did not disappoint. If you are looking to get out of Nashville's craziness you should 100% check this place out. The service is great and plenty of parking!

Tonight was my second time to come to Salento and I absolutely love it! My friend and I shared the Calamari and she got the orecchiette and I got the bolognese. And we shared the tiramisu. I love that you can get smaller portions...when I went with my friend the first time, we both got a small portion of a pasta and shared them together! My friend loved her orecchiette and I liked my bolognese (I did think it could've used a little more seasoning.) But the noodles, themselves, were great! I asked for a side of their marinara sauce and it was delicious! I saw a few dishes of their chicken Parmesan served with that sauce, so I think that will definitely be the next dish I try! The ambiance is warm and inviting...the opened up the shades around sunset, which added a delightful layer to the atmosphere. Service was attentive and kind! Can't wait to be back again soon!

Overall a good experience. A few nit picky things and one bad. The pasta doesn't have enough salt when preparing but that is typical of restaurant pasta everywhere. I understand why. Let me start with the bad. My wife had the roasted cauliflower spaghetti had way too much lemon and three of said the same thing. The appetizers were very good. The chicken part was very good as well. One of our friends had the Gnocchi that I didn't get a picture of and she loved it. Let me say the cocktails were amazing. They do not hold back on the booze. We want to come back for pizza.