Restoration Hardware Cafe
This beautiful cafe is located in a furniture store!
This beautiful cafe is located in a furniture store! Weird, right? It is a hidden gem, located beside the Green Hills Mall. The inside is stunning; probably the most Instagram-worthy spot in Nashville: chandeliers, trees, and a water fountain… this place is fancy.
I highly recommend making reservations as soon as possible, because it books up quickly. Their dinner is great, but I love their brunch the best; the natural light flowing in from the glass ceilings is perfect for photos. Come dressed in your cutest outfit! Before or after brunch, do some shopping at the Green Hills Mall (or in Restoration Hardware!), book an appointment at the Bella E Famosa Spa nearby, or hit up the Greenhouse Bar just down the road.
Emmy Squared
Emmy Squared is my favorite pizza place in Nashville. There, I said it.
Emmy Squared is my favorite pizza place in Nashville. There, I said it. I’m usually a thin-slice girl, but their thick, soft-but-crunchy, Detroit-style pizza has me questioning my loyalty to the New York style. They have three locations: Green Hills, The Gulch, and Germantown. The one in The Gulch is small, so I recommend making reservations for that one on peak days, although reservations aren’t required. My favorite things on the menu are the “Classic” pizza and the “Emmy” pizza, the Cheesy Garlic Sticks, and the “Zia” Waffle Fries that come topped with hatch chili pimento cheese, scallions, Bentonʼs bacon, and ranch. Some people love the “Le Big Matt” Burger, but I much prefer the pizza. You’ll just have to try everything, so you can decide for yourself what you like best.
The “Classic”
The “Zia Waffle Fries”
hours & locations
Green Hills
3821 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN 37215
Sunday - Thursday: 12 - 9PM
Friday + Saturday: 12 - 10PM
Indoor dining, heated outdoor patio dining, to-go + delivery:
Free parking is available on the theater level parking garage
The Gulch
404 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Sunday - Thursday: 12 - 9PM
Friday + Saturday: 12 - 10PM
Indoor dining, heated outdoor patio dining, to-go + delivery:
Germantown (coming May 2021)
North Italia
Grab weekend brunch, lunch, or dinner at North Italia in the Green Hills Mall. Everything is so delicious!
North Italia in Green Hills is attached to the mall and offers weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner. We stopped here for lunch unexpectedly, and I’m glad we did! Everything was so delicious. The Bloody Mary came with an entire charcuterie board (haha) and our food was cooked to perfection. I got the Arugula & Avocado Salad with Salmon and my sister got the Meatball Sandwich. She let me try a bite of the meatball sandwich, and it was spectacular. Reservations recommended, but they also take walk-ins!
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hours
BRUNCH
Sat - Sun
10am - 4pm
LUNCH
Mon - Fri
11am - 4pm
DINNER
Sun - Thu
4pm - 10pmFri - Sat
4pm - 11pm
HAPPY HOUR
Mon-Fri
3pm - 6pm
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First Watch
First Watch is a cute spot in Green Hills for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. I always get the avocado toast!
First Watch is a cute spot in Green Hills for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. I always get the avocado toast! They don’t take reservations but you can “get in line” on their website or by using their app… or just walk in. They have great options for gluten-free people like me (well I try to be anyway). I wouldn’t say this is a place you MUST GO if you’re in Nashville, but it’s a great place if you’re in the need for breakfast in the Green Hills area.
Greenhouse Bar
Greenhouse Bar in Green Hills is where locals meet for happy hour. They have a fire pit, large outdoor patios, a variety of drink options, and their bar is in a freakin’ GREENHOUSE.
Greenhouse Bar in Green Hills is where locals meet for happy hour. They have a fire pit, large outdoor patios, a variety of drink options, and their bar is in a freakin’ GREENHOUSE. The entire place is an Instagram picture waiting to happen. Keep in mind they don’t serve food (I’ve never seen anyone with food but you may be able to grab some sandwiches next door and bring them in. Ask the bartender). They ALWAYS check your ID no matter how old you are. Seriously. Bring your ID! They are wack about it. Like, even your Grandma needs to bring hers.
True Food
True Food is located right in the middle of the Green Hills action. They have a great selection of healthy food, a cozy atmosphere in the winter, and a great patio during the warmer months. Last night I went with the Spaghetti Squash Casserole and added their chicken sausage on top and washed it all down with a big glass of Sangiovese.
True Food is located right in the middle of the Green Hills action. They have a nice outdoor area when the weather’s nice and have a great selection of healthy food. Their brunch is especially great… the quinoa pancakes are out of this world. Last night I went for dinner, and I had the perfect cold-weather meal (it’s really cozy inside at night, too, I found out!).
I ordered the Spaghetti Squash Casserole, pictured above, (crushed organic DiNapoli tomato, caramelized onion, zucchini, fresh mozzarella) and I added their chicken sausage on top 😍. This paired perfectly with a glass of Sangiovese. Next time I go, I can’t wait to try their Gluten Free Lasagna!
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Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Address
3996 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215