Vanderbilt has brought many businesses and students alike to Nashville. Around the university, many shops and eateries have popped up to serve the pupils, faculty, and locals. Below are the best restaurants near Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt has brought many businesses and students alike to Nashville. Around the university, many shops and eateries have popped up to serve the pupils, faculty, and locals. Below are the best restaurants near Vanderbilt.
This is the perfect stop for authentic Italian pizza. The interior is polished exposed brick, and they also offer courtyard seating. While Bella Napoli serves pasta, the main attraction is the wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas. They offer classics like Margherita and house specialties like the Capricciosa, consisting of imported baked ham, salami, marinated artichokes, kalamata olives, mushrooms, and fresh mozzarella. They also serve the best tiramisu in Nashville.
The name pays homage to the original business of the building: a pet store. This funky cafe is the perfect place to grab a quick bite and coffee or to study/work all day. At Fido, they serve breakfast from open to close, with options like the salmon bagel or the fluffy buttermilk pancakes. They also have a lunch and dinner menu. Try the Chicken Sando; fried or grilled chicken breast on a salted pretzel bun with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, and pickles with fries on the side. Not all items are gluten-free, but ask for their grass-fed lamb or beef burger, you won’t be disappointed. Roasted sweet potatoes make a scrumptious side.
This is the perfect stop for authentic Italian pizza. The interior is polished exposed brick, and they also offer courtyard seating. While Bella Napoli serves pasta, the main attraction is the wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas. They offer classics like Margherita and house specialties like the Capricciosa, consisting of imported baked ham, salami, marinated artichokes, kalamata olives, mushrooms, and fresh mozzarella. They also serve the best tiramisu in Nashville.
The name pays homage to the original business of the building: a pet store. This funky cafe is the perfect place to grab a quick bite and coffee or to study/work all day. At Fido, they serve breakfast from open to close, with options like the salmon bagel or the fluffy buttermilk pancakes. They also have a lunch and dinner menu. Try the Chicken Sando; fried or grilled chicken breast on a salted pretzel bun with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, and pickles with fries on the side. Not all items are gluten-free, but ask for their grass-fed lamb or beef burger, you won’t be disappointed. Roasted sweet potatoes make a scrumptious side.
This Nashville icon has a location a few blocks from the Vanderbilt campus. Hattie B's is one of the restaurants that put Nashville Hot Chicken on the map. Locals and tourists form lines that wrap around the building to taste the spicy, savory goodness. They offer signature bone-in wings, tenders, chicken sandwiches, or even 1/2 of a chicken. They offer six levels of heat, from the "Southern" no heat to the "Shut The Cluck Up," their spiciest. For first-timers, ordering one level lower than desired is best because the chicken is spicy already.
This laid-back hang has been popular for those looking for a quick bite and a good time since 2014. They offer large trays of Nachos, personal pizzas (gluten-free options,) and tacos. Vegan options are available for most items on their menu. Hurry Back also has assorted beverages - glass bottle sodas, craft kombucha, sweet tea, non-alcoholic beer from Brooklyn Brewery, and a selection of local and domestic beers. Plus, on Tuesdays, tacos and select cans are only 2$ apiece, making a perfect weekday refresher.
This upscale southern eatery and cocktail bar is located inside Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. This restaurant is a beloved premier dinner stop due to the delicious food, dark-hued decor, and handcrafted beverages. For a delicious seafood option, try the Tuna Tartar Tacos. Homemade tortillas filled with tuna, marinated cucumber, green apples, and hatch chili oil. For something heartier, try The Mason. Beef short ribs, American Wagyu beef patty, peppercorn aïoli, white cheddar, caramelized onion, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun with a side of fries.
This eatery offers the best Indian curries, chicken, and rice and excellent deals on family meals. They provide half trays of various chicken dishes, curries, and rice. They also offer several selections of naan, with classics like garlic or novel options like cilantro. The Sitar's entree menu focuses on traditional Indian fares, like butter chicken or Kaju curry.
This taco shop offers modern Mexican cuisine and drinks at affordable prices. Vanderbilt students love to hang out at Taco Mamacita because of the casual decor and delicious menu. For a shareable meal, the sloppy nachos with their secret recipe are perfect. For a main dish, the General Homeboy taco consists of Panko-breaded shrimp, cabbage, sweet Thai chili sauce, green onions, radish, and cilantro. All Margaritas are crafted with select tequila. The Skinny Margarita (only 150 calories!) infuses silver tequila, homemade Splenda, and lime juice. Enjoy your drink on the shaded patio facing Edge Hill Avenue and Vero Road. It's the perfect way to end an evening.
Urban Cookhouse is a counter-service cafe perfect for a quick bite. Their food is focused on local produce, offering options for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone else. Urban Cookhouse makes for a refreshing experience and is customizable. They have options for BYO sandwiches, salads, wraps, and entrees. There is also a menu of signature builds, for instance, the BALT (bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato) sandwich. They also offer homemade and fluffy orange rolls - mini sweet rolls.
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