The Best New Restaurants and Bars of 2025

Nashville has welcomed more than 30 new restaurants and bars in 2025, including numerous Japanese-inspired concepts, fresh cocktail bars, and elevated fine dining options. If you’re looking to explore somewhere new, we’ve highlighted the standouts. Here are Nashville Guru’s picks for the top new Nashville restaurants and bars of 2025, with a minimum Google rating of 4.4 stars from at least a dozen reviewers.

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Culaccino Italian Restaurant + Bar

Neighborhood: Downtown
What to expect: Locally-owned and operated Italian kitchen offering handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and curated wines
When it opened: November 2025
Google Rating: 5 stars | 20+ reviews

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Sushi-san

Neighborhood: 12 South
What to expect: Japanese eatery led by Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan
When it opened: November 2025
Google Rating: 5.0 stars | 200+ reviews

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Craig’s

Neighborhood: Gulch
What to expect: California-based restaurant serving American cuisine in an elevated space
When it opened: November 2025
Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 15+ reviews

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The Sicilian Butcher
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Fogo de Chão
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Sirocco

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Groceries Etc.
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Aba

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Eleven11
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Strega

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Junior

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Kyuramen
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ZuZu
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Pastis

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Close Company
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Neighborhood: Germantown
What to expect: Cocktail concept from the Los Angeles-based hospitality group Gin & Luck
When it opened: May 2025
Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 100+ reviews

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The Catbird Seat

Neighborhood: Gulch (previously located in Midtown)
What to expect: New American eatery serving a revolving tasting menu
When it opened: May 2025
Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 450+ reviews

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The Patterson House

Neighborhood: Gulch (previously located in Midtown)
What to expect: Upscale cocktail bar
When it opened: May 2025
Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 1,400+ reviews

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Tantísimo
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V Modern Italian

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Lola European Cafe

Neighborhood: Midtown
What to expect: Craft cocktails and gelato served in an elegant European-inspired environment
When it opened: April 2025
Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 70+ reviews

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Sho Pizza Bar
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Federales Tacos & Tequila
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Neighborhood: Gulch
What to expect: Tasty drinks, delicious tacos, and an urban industrial vibe
When it opened: April 2025
Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 2,200+ reviews

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Curry Boys BBQ

Neighborhood: East Nashville
What to expect: Fast-casual restaurant that blends flavors of Thai curry with authentic Texas barbecue
When it opened: March 2025
Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 200+ reviews

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Fishmonger

Neighborhood: Germantown
What to expect: Michelin-recognized seafood and Southern dishes served in a fast-casual setting
When it opened: March 2025
Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 70+ reviews

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koshō by Tabu
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Sushi by Bou

Neighborhood: Downtown
What to expect: Timed sushi omakase speakeasy experience with a 12-course and 17-course dining option
When it opened: March 2025
Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 80+ reviews

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Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse

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Skinny Dennis

Neighborhood: East Nashville
What to expect: Brooklyn-based honky tonk bar that features a restaurant inside called Little Miss Mao
When it opened: March 2025
Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 150+ reviews

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Nacho Daddy
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