Yolan

A true love letter to Italy, Yolan is an authentic experience of Italian cuisine, wine, and hospitality. Located within The Joseph in downtown Nashville, the restaurant 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. Guests may dine à la carte or savor Esperienza Yolan, a curated five-course tasting menu.

By day, the restaurant welcomes guests for breakfast, weekday lunch, and weekend brunch. Italian-inflected morning fare, signature pastries, and spritzes pair with a vibrant espresso bar, while lunch offers elegant, midday dishes crafted with the same regional inspiration and care.

Each afternoon, Aperitivo brings a convivial pause with cocktails and small bites. 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

Weekday Lunch
Monday to Thursday, 11 am to 3 pm

Breakfast and Weekend Brunch
Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 11 am
Friday to Sunday, 7 am to 3 pm

Espresso Bar and Pasticceria
Daily, 6 am to 3 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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Nashville Italian Restaurant | Best Downtown Dining

Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America

Yolan is honored to be named one of America's Top 100 Hotel Restaurants 2025 and proud to represent Tennessee as the state's sole selection. It is a privilege to share our love letter to Italy with you, and this recognition is a reflection of our extraordinary team, whose care, dedication, and passion bring Yolan's vision to life each day.

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Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America

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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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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