Yolan

A true love letter to Italy, Yolan is an authentic experience of Italian cuisine, wine, and hospitality. The Joseph hotel's Italian restaurant in downtown Nashville pays homage to the founding family's heritage and Joseph's wife, Yolanda.

By evening, Yolan offers a refined yet spirited dining experience centered on housemade pastas, wood-fired meats, and seasonal dishes shaped by Italy's diverse regions and timeless traditions. Guests may dine à la carte or indulge in Esperienza Yolan, a curated five-course tasting menu.

By day, the restaurant welcomes guests for breakfast and weekend brunch, where Italian-inflected morning fare meets warm hospitality and a vibrant espresso bar. Housemade pastries, seasonal specialties, and signature spritzes complement both leisurely brunches and quick starts to the day.

From sunrise to evening's end, Yolan is a celebration of Italy's culinary heart — thoughtful, generous, and beautifully composed.

OFFERINGS

A La Carte Dinner and Tasting Menu
Nightly, 5 pm to 10 pm
*Kitchen closes at 9:30 pm.

Afternoon Aperitivo
Daily, 3 pm to 5 pm

Breakfast and Weekend Brunch
Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 11 am
Friday to Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm

Espresso Bar and Pasticceria
Monday to Thursday, 6 am to 12 pm
Friday to Sunday, 6 am to 2 pm

Special Dining and Events
La Tavola in La Cucina - Chef's Table Experience
Private and Group Dining
Monthly Pasta Classes and Wine Tastings

DETAILS

yolan@thejosephnashville.com

615.231.0405

403 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

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La Tavola in La Cucina

Experience the heart of Yolan - the scents, the sights, and the energy - seated at the most exclusive table in Nashville: La Tavola in La Cucina.

La Tavola invites up to four guests to dine within our kitchen as our chefs expertly craft plates and preside over your experience to bring our love letter to Italy to life complete with unique surprises and storytelling.

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La Tavola in La Cucina

Experience the heart of Yolan - the scents, the sights, and the energy - seated at the most exclusive table in Nashville: La Tavola in La Cucina.

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Cooking Classes

Join our talented culinary and pastry chefs inside Yolan's kitchen for memorable hands-on lessons in pasta and bread-making.

During these exclusive experiences, you will learn how to make Italian classics from scratch, then enjoy a special three-course lunch, and unique wine pairings.

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Cooking Classes

Join our talented culinary and pastry chefs inside Yolan's kitchen for memorable hands-on lessons in pasta and bread-making.

During these exclusive experiences, you will learn how to make Italian classics from scratch, then enjoy a special three-course lunch, and unique wine pairings.

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Limited availability. Reservations required.

Yolan Achieves Coveted Award

In 2025, Forbes Travel Guide awarded Yolan with a Four-Star rating, making it the only such rated restaurant in the city of Nashville and one of only an elite few in Tennessee for the third year in a row! Congratulations to all this year's winners and a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated team for their passion and service.

Yolan - Nashville's Only Forbes Four-Star Restaurant

Yolan Achieves Coveted Award

Wine Tasting Nashville - Wine and Cheese Tasting - Yolan Nashville

Wine Series

Guided by the passionate wine team of Yolan, monthly wine tastings explore the regions of Italy through its delicious pours. Discover lesser known varietals, up-and-coming producers, and the vast array of Italian wines available within Yolan's award-winning cellar.

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Wine Series

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Spaghetti alla Chitarra - Best Italian Restaurant Nashville - Yolan Italian Cuisine

NO. 1 RESTAURANT IN THE U.S.

Yolan is honored to be named the No. 1 Restaurant in the United States by Food and Wine readers. We are proud to pay homage tothe culinary tenets of Italian cuisine, showcasing house-made and delicately crafted pastas, thoughtfully prepared meat and seafood, Italian wines, and warm hospitality.

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Morel Mushroom Ravioli - Best Italian Restaurant Nashville - Yolan Italian Cuisine

NO. 1 RESTAURANT IN THE U.S.

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Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Since 2021, Wine Spectator has recognized Yolan with its Best of Award of Excellence, highlighting its list of 750 selections and strengths in Franciacorta, Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria, Sicily, Champagne, Burgundy, Loire, Bordeaux, Rhône, and California.

It is an honor to share our passion for wine with guests at Yolan. In vino veritas...

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Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

It is an honor to share our passion for wine with guests at Yolan. In vino veritas...

EXPLORE OUR WINE LIST