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I've eaten here a few times: a couple at the old location, and a couple at the new one. At the old location, it won Best of Nashville for "Restaurant with a View", now it's tucked next to overflow parking for downtown events.
Coming from the northeast where Italian food abounds, I was never blown away by the food. I mean, it's good. It's just not what you'd want for a last meal on deathrow...
My husband and I had a great experience recently at Sole Mio restaurant. The food and service were both just as awesome as we had hoped and the wine list was spectacular. Many friends have recommended this restaurant to us and we were very pleased with our visit. We will definitely be back!
My last visit to this poor excuse for an Italian restaurant remains burned into my memory and I can't seem to let go. I remember being charged for something I did not order and when I politely brought it to the waitresses attention, I was vehemently and verbally attacked by the owners, asked to leave the restaurant, all the while being humiliated in front of a large crowd of people. They both fol...
Service - poor, 25 mins for drinks, 40min to take our order - labeled to go boxes incorrectly and leftovers went to wrong house, bread was finally brought out after requested twice but then salads and apps were finished. On top of it all the gratuity was added to our check for 6 ppl at 20% and we had no way to critique the terrible service.
My wife and I split the chicken parm $28 and there w...
I am compelled to write a review because I am confused and surprised by all of the stellar reviews Sole Mio receives. I dined at Sole Mio once when they were at their old location and had a truly horrible meal. (So bad that I never went back). I was recently given a gift card for Sole Mio, so my boyfriend and I reluctantly decided to try it again. Everyone deserves a second chance, right? Ho...
We were recommended to try Sole Mio by the hotel we were staying at, and I can honestly say I don't recall ever having a better recommendation from a hotel clerk anywhere in the US (Marquis at the Hampton Inn in Nashville).
Coming from NY City, we've become very used to great Italian food. It's definitely hard to find here in Tennessee; the chains are standardized, but certainly not spectacula...
Sole Mio is the BEST Italian Restaurant in Nashville. Tremendous. Sensational. A superb dining experience.
Incredible food.
Outstanding service.
Sole Mio is the ONE place to go for the BEST Italian dinner in Nashville.
There are some others that are very good. But there is only one that is the very best.
My wife and I recently decided to go to an Italian restaurant to celebrate o...
We made last minute plans to go downtown for the 4th. They squeezed us in for a large party and it was fabulous! Lee and everyone else at the restaurant were so nice. It was our first trip, but certainly won't be our last.
This small, out-of-the way restaurant has become less out-of-the way with the development around the Schermerhorn. A great choice before a symphony concert or Sommet event.
I went with my daughter prior to a symphony concert. The restaurant was full and we were moved outside to a small patio. An outdoor seating can be the kiss of death for service as has happened to me several times in ot...
We absolutely love Sole Mio. In fact, we have been many times and every experience we have had is just lovely. The food is lovely, inventive, delicious and the staff are friendly, warm and welcoming. This is a great place to dine with your spouse, family, friends, etc. They have something for everyone. Try it! You wont' be sorry.
After reading a recent review I decided to write my own. As a new resident of Nashville, I haven't made the restaurant rounds yet and last night was my first experience at Sole Mio. I have read mainly great things and heard the same. On a packed Friday night I found them to be very friendly, courteous and welcoming. The server was quite knowledgeable and the owners and GM very friendly. The ...
Everything was going fine until my wife bit into her tortellini. Earlier when we were ordering our food she specifically asked if it was cheese and the waiter said yes. The first bite proved otherwise. When the waiter came by to ask if everything was alright we asked whether or not there was meat in the tortellini. He said "there might be a little bit of veal in it." WHAT??? We went from ch...
My husband and I dined at Sole Mio for the first time on 02/15/09 after a last-minute change in dining plans. Being a local, I have heard quiet rumors for years about the good food being offered here, but I was still pleasantly surprised. My husband and I both love Italian food, but are in no way "experts". Luckily, the people at Sole Mio ARE! I was a little worried at first, because they were s...
My wife and I dined at Sole Mio on New's Eve before returning to Chattanooga after she had been out of town. The resturant was very easy to find (from the airport); and parking was a snap. We didn't have to wait long before being seated by a window (I had been told to request). Our waiter was full of fun and was very attentive. The bread and water came out promptly. Our orders were taken and the ...
... "Amazing." I often find it difficult to give a place a good review, as my ID may imply, but too often jewels like Sole Mio are over looked. Having been in this city for many years I have dined at Sole Mio several times and have always been pleased.
Recently several friends and I met there for dinner. We were greeted most enthusiastically with "we've been waiting for you!" It seemed f...
My husband and I went to Sole Mio for symphony date night this weekend, and were absolutely thrilled with the food and the service. We hadn't been to the new location before but I must say, it's terrific and very convienient to the symphony. Both of our entrees were delicious! My husband had the seafood pasta, and I had the mediterranean chicken with vegetables. The restaurant was packed and we ...
Never again. This was my first experience at the new location, and the atmosphere is nothing like the old place. Now it's just a box; simple and lackluster. The voice of the host was booming and echoed off the entry walls. We were seated by a wait station just inside the door and when we asked if there was anything more romantic we were told 'nope, this is it' in that loud take-it-or-leave-it vo...
I have been going to Sole Mios now for several years, at their old location and the new. I love the atmosphere but the food is way above average and five stars doesnt do it justice. John Carlo and his lovely wife are wonderful and their passion for their resteraunt and their customers is obvious. You can have a bad day or week and five minutes in that beautiful setting wipes it all away and you...
What a delightful experience to dine at this restaurant! It is hard to know where to start. The building itself is just gorgeous, with a delightful view of downtown Nashville - if you can, go at nighttime so you can see the city lights! Then when you enter you are greeted by courteous and genuinely welcoming staff, who seem pleased and happy that you are there. Then once you actually sit down...
My girlfriend and I ate at sole mio after a show one night. Granted it was late , but we got superb service. The food was great and the service was awesome. We recommened reservations or you certaintly will have to wait otherwise. We love coming to sole mio and always have excellent treatment.
This is a great classic Italian place to dine for any occasion. Its pretty busy on the weekends, but if your a little patient, you have nothing to worry about. We sat in the bar before our table was ready where its first-come first-serve, but worth the wait. There were a few obnoxious twenty-somethings who were annoying the bartender, and obviously knew nothing about fine dining (or the wine list...
Absolutely horrid. Terrible service, gross food, incompetent ownership. Avoid, avoid avoid. Try the Palms, try anywhere but this place.
Their espresso martini is great! Also, their awesome bread. However, my food; chicken marsala was a little too dry for me to eat. I have had better chicken marsala. The waitress was very nice and polite and she recommended the martini and it was excellent. The ambience is great and like that place. I might try some other entree next time to see how that turns out. at least i know which martini to...
Planned a dinner and Symphony Saturday night, Symphony was fantastic, both musically and the venue. On the other hand, Sole Mio was a huge disappointment. Heard about it and wanted to go, but will not go back. Atmosphere was noisy, could not carry on a conversation. Our reservation was a table for 2 in the middle of the room, bumped all night by waiters, patrons, and had food trays carried...
My parents like this restaurant. They would eat at Sol Mio when they came into town to visit my sister and I...which was every few weeks. They like the quiet downtown atmosphere. It is a nice place to eat if you are going to a play or concert downtown. I have probably eaten at this restaurant at least 15 times over the past two years. At best the Italian food is average. The service is inco...
I can't disagree more with the previous two reviews. I have been going faithfully with my husband and friends before the symphony for a few years now, and I have never been disappointed. The things that makes this restaurant so wonderful is that you always feel you've discovered something that's a treasure. The food is exceptional, (I would highly recommend a whole made pasta with a cream sauce, ...
My husband and I made reservations here for Valentine's Day and were disappointed with the outcome. My husband is picky about food so he checked the menu online before making reservations to confirm that they had something he liked. That day, he checked the website again to pick out what he wanted for his entree. Unfortunately, when we were seated we found that they had a limited menu for the ...
My girlfriend and I went here on a Saturday night for our V-day/4 year + Anniversary. We hadn't been back in over 4 years! I was a little skeptical after reading the mixed reviews on here; however, our experience was great!! We had a reservation at 7pm and were about 15 minutes late. I called ahead to let them know we were running late. When we arrived I was afraid we'd have to wait since we...
Yuck! What a disaster. I ordered surf & turf (expecting filet & lobster). They give me beef tenderloin and shrimp, both of which were under-cooked and under seasoned. We explained our disappointment and they exchanged the surf and turf with a Veal meal. Unfortunatly that tasted like old ham with melted cheese on top. I was extremely disappointed. The atmosphere is alright, and the wine sel...
The only worthwhile Italian food in Nashville, and I've been looking. Period. Nuff said. Sole Mio makes pasta from scratch, gourmet desserts and provides a welcoming environment. Hey, what's a matter for you????
I ate at the new location for the first time and was shocked at how mediocre everything was. The dishes were overpriced, I could have shingled my house with the chicken or the veal. I parked there for the symphony which was the only amenity. I'm nearly certain the veal wasn't veal, but it's hard to tell because it was just awful. I can do better at home with a can and dried pasta. Very disappoin...
Best restaurant in the world. Friendly staff, amazing food, incredible owners. If you're going out with kids, don't go. You will not find a kid's menu (and no side dishes as entree) and there is only one high chair and booster. Which is fine by me, i don't go out hoping to listen to rowdy kids. --Great place, make reservations!
I've eaten here three times, 2 dates and a birthday. If you are lucky enough to get a good table and a waiter who isn't hungover, the high cost is worth it. The food, while not abundant, is very rich and has good flavor. I had a lukewarm meal once, but an amazing view. Another time I had great food, but the waiter never came back to check on us and we were stucky in mediocre table near a bunch of...
I really don't understand some of the compliments this establishment has received. The service was adequate but the food was below par. Italian food, especially southern Italian, is my favorite but the food here failed miserably. This restaurant was among the worst Italian restaurants that I have tried in the city.
My boyfriend and I have eaten at Sole Mio several times, the first couple of time we went dinner was great, and the food was prepared very well. The last time we ate these I ordered the lasanga, and it was not that greta and the portion was very small, every thing was ala carte. My boyfriend said his veal was not as good as he remembered it.
Not what we expected
Way to go SOLE MIO owners, RE: your reply/comment on this site! Your staff is superb, the food is borderline perfection, and most of all, the "vibe" is comfortable and positive! The truth always wins, as good beats "evil". Stay GOOD!
Married to a New Yorker and been there many times--I felt like I was in New York, and I think this is what my New York friends are homesick for--ordinary food presented with hutzba at inflated price, cramped parking, 20% gratuity (mandatory). As I ate the hugh serving, with luke-warm coffee, I couldn't help thinking about Demos--good food, friendly, professional, very reasonable price (but Greek...
I lived in Italy and until I found Sole Mio I thought I had to go to New York to find good italian food. This is the best pasta in Nashville and it's all homemade. Carlo and Debra are an adorable couple who love Italy, love what they do, and the restaurant holds the spirit of their journey together and welcomes everyone.
They greeted us with such warmth the first time we came in we felt like reg...
The food was good and the atmoshphere was nice. The cost was a little too steep for just a regular night out.
I had heard of this place from friends who always rave about how good it is. We don't eat out as much as we use to when we lived in NYC.(Too often disappointed ) When we went to Sole Mio it was busy, but they had our table ready when we arrived. ( We had the forsight to call first) Our waiter was warm and well informed about the menu and wine list. We started with the Mussels, so fresh and garli...
I have been there a few times and I chose this place to take my date on the night I proposed. It has a pleasing atmosphere with its music, seating arrangement, and nice view of downtown out of a very large window. The service is good and you usually feel special. The food is great too. Prices are what you would expect it to be, but not so bad. I am looking forward to returning. But there ar...
My husband and I were in town for the Preds game last night, and happened into Sole Mio simply because it was next door to where we parked. We both love Italian food so we figured, "Why not?"
We did not have reservations, and the hostess told us they were booked until 7pm (it was right at 5pm when we got there). However, she checked with another hostess, and found out that we could be seated a...
This place is grossly misrepresented. I felt like I was sitting in a low rent Mexican restaurant. The view was nonexistent. There was a fireplace like something in a small foyer with no tables. The website encourages to call ahead for seats with a view or next to the fire. My food was cold. My date's pasta wasn't cooked the way it should be. People need to realize that just because it is expensiv...
Sole Mio is impressive. Very reasonable, yet upscale in style and the service is excellent. We had Saturday night reservations (6 PM) and we were seated immediately. The Salsicca (Sweet Sausage and pasta) was the best. Inpeccable in taste and just left you yearning for more. The Lasagna al Forno was good, and looks magnificent, but felt like something was missing - but like I said, still very goo...
I adore Sole Mio! First, the atmosphere is serene but not overdone...yet very romantic. The waiters are all very knowledgable about the menu and know exactly which sauces to recommend for you. The pasta sauce choices are extensive and all delicious, but I highly recommend the Mama Rosa with penne! It's fabulous! The wine complimented the meal perfectly...I could not have asked for a better meal. ...
With high hopes we thought wed finally found a great Italian food restaurant in Nashville. Everything was great, the staff, even parking, thats until the food arrived. Both of our salads were a bit strange tasting, I think a previous review said it well. I had the Lasagne Al Forno which presented well, but didnt taste much better than what you may get at an Olive Garden. The sauce was bland and r...
I am normally not a big fan of Italian food---more of a steak or sushi kind of gal---but this place won me over! My boyfriend and I decided to come hear recently just for a nice romantic dinner for two. The atmosphere was perfect--it was charming, quiet, and had a super friendly staff. I had the veal special and my boyfriend had the lasagna and I can honestly say that both dishes were some of ...
Everything from the salads to the desserts are superb! I greatly enjoyed Sole Mio's version of a caesar salad...mesclun mix with fresh croutons, parmesan cheese and beets. It was a light salad, but had interesting flavors not traditionally found in usual caesar salads. And the tomato bisque was very flavorful as well. For my entree, I ordered capellini with the Mama Rosa sauce and added chick...
The building is nice and the seating was prompt. However there seemed to be too little staff on a Tuesday evening for the amount of customers being served. The bread was good and the wine was good. The salad was mediocre and strange. It was supposed to be a Caesar salad but it was made using field greens instead of romaine and sliced beets were included. The worst part of the meal was the Veal Sa...
We use to love you but we don't anymore!Obviously you feel the same about the customers. It seems to be all about the money now. We ate there so many times and loved it , but the last 2 or 3 times the food has lost it's flavor, the price is higher, and heaven forbid that you tell the owner how you feel. We will be going somewhere else from now on, and we apologize to all the friends we sent the...
Sole Mio consistently provides the best Italian food in Nashville and is easily differentiated from the chain restaurants in town. The meals are always prepared to the diner's request and the attention to service ("James" is my favorite server) is unsurpassed. There are always fresh and savory specials on the menu and the servers present them along with the full menu in a knowledegable way. Th...
We went there for dinner last night and I couldn't believe I was in the same Sole Mio.
We asked to be seated outside; it was a beautiful 70 degrees.
The tables werent set up so they came back out to place the tablecloths, utensils, etc No big deal.
Water, menus and then they forgot about us. After 15 minutes ... I walked out.
I would say they didn't know we were there but ... when we ...
My husband and I were surprised how casual the restaurant felt and expensive the food was for dishes that were a hit or a miss. My husband got the tomato bisque which was exceptional. I got the caprese salad which was very bland. My husband got the red snapper with a dill cream sauce. The dill cream sauce was tasty, the red snapper was rubbery. I got the linguine noodle with vtc sauce and ad...
I was happy from the moment the warm welcoming hostess greeted us till the biscotti was presented with the check. It was a perfect evening at Sole Mio filled with fresh mussles.mouthwatering pasta and great wine.The service was informed and cheerful and the restaurant was cozy.I would recommend this place for anyone who really enjoys homecooking.You can tell they really care at Sole Mio.I've been...
I was happy from the moment the warm welcoming hostess greeted us till the biscotti was presented with the check. It was a perfect evening at Sole Mio filled with fresh mussles.mouthwatering pasta and great wine.The service was informed and cheerful and the restaurant was cozy.I would recommend this place for anyone who really enjoys homecooking.You can tell they really care at Sole Mio.I've been...
My wife and I had the pleasure of dining here, with our parents, and close friends. We called for a reservation only two days before, and we ended up with a great table for our large group! The waiter, I think his name was Billy, was so helpful to us as he really knew the menu, and helped suggest the best entrees. The food was incredible, and better than some Italian places we have visited in New...
Used to be my favorite. Last night TERRIBLE. Noise level of a mess hall. Service rushed. Food ordered and delivered in spurts with long periods between courses. Gnocchi was mushy and overcooked. Tiramisru not home made. Gone was the little flute of sparkling wine at the end of meal. My bill was $89 for 2 without tip which would have been fine had the service and quality of food been upto ...
I dine out a lot (4-5 days per week) and I have tried MANY Italian Restaurants, but by far this one has the best service and the best food I have had. Folks, I am even comparing Sole Mio's Italian food to my dining experiences in Chicago (believe me, Chicago has some wonderful Italian Restaurants, too)! I recommend the Scaloppine di Vitello with Pizzaiola sauce. As for deserts, try the Tiramisu o...
My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary with dinner at O Sole Mio. What a lovely experience! The staff were warm and friendly, as well as professional. Dinner was an unhurried and delightlful event, punctuated by delectable surprises. Fresh, delicious ceasar salad, perfectly cooked seafood with a delightful mango sauce, pastas so fresh; and each dish was beautifully presented...
The food here is wonderful! The service is even better, and the wine list is the best! Def. reccomend this to anyone wanting an intimate dinner. If the weather permits request a table out on the patio and enjoy the view. You can't go wrong with Sole Mio for a special occasion or just the start of a night out on the town. Def. make reservations though, b/c you won't have to wait, and will be ...
My husband and I ate at Sole Mio for his birthday this past weekend, and it was the best experience ever! The ambience of the restaurant was spectacular. When we first walked in, the room was illuminated only by candlelight. The place was packed but we got a table with a great view of the beautiful Nashville skyline. Our server came by with a great smile and helped us pick wine out from their...
My husband and I absolutely loved the first Sole Mio restaurant; we dining there on several occasions, including two anniversaries. Our experience last December, (on our anniversary)at the 3rd Avenue location, was a total disppointment. The charming ambience was gone; the lighting was too bright, tables too close together and too much noise. After 40 minutes, we had bread and water; no one had...
Although they are moving to Third Avenue very soon (there goes the view), this place has always provided my family & friends with exceptional food & service. I've eaten at some of the best (and most expensive) Italian restaurants in North America and believe Sole Mio puts their heart and soul in every dish they serve.
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