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Yolan Yolan is a love letter to Italy offering refined Italian cuisine, regional w**es, and warm hospitality in the heart of downtown Nashville.

From espressos at brunch to Aperitivo and evening tasting menus, every detail reflects the beauty of Italian dining. A true love letter to Italy, Yolan is an authentic experience of Italian cuisine, w**e, 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.

10/15/2026

Fire-roasted squab carries a deep, savory intensity, softened by silky polenta and the ripeness of stone fruit. The final pour of concentrated game jus comes tableside, settling into the polenta and around each slice, drawing the sweetness of the fruit through the richness of the jus.

Warm, salty plates embrace bitter botanicals and bright acidity, the contrasts that give aperitivo its particular pleasu...
10/13/2026

Warm, salty plates embrace bitter botanicals and bright acidity, the contrasts that give aperitivo its particular pleasure. At the Yolan bar, the first pour arrives alongside the aroma of warm focaccia, the crisp bite of fried olives, Sardine Toast, and a generous selection of savory plates, daily from 3 pm to 5 pm.

10/10/2026

Recast with a darker, more decadent character, Cannoli al Cioccolato expands the familiar pleasures of Sicilia’s most iconic pastry into something silkier, deeper, and more complex.

A fitting final taste of Sicilia at Yolan

10/07/2026

Delicate in texture yet layered in flavor, Halibut captures a softer expression of Sicilia, where the freshness of the sea meets the warmth of the land.

Wilted greens, couscous alla Trapanese, and an aromatic carrot-ginger broth surround the halibut with gentle sweetness and savory warmth, finished with a subtle hint of ginger.

10/04/2026

Waves break against the Sicilian coast. Vineyards climb volcanic slopes. Citrus, olives, and grain flourish across the sun-warmed interior.

These contrasts have shaped Sicilian cooking for generations. This season at Yolan, our menu follows their influence, drawing from the abundance of the Mediterranean and the remarkable fertility of an island forged by fire.

It’s bright enough to refresh the palate, with enough character to hold its own alongside Sicilia’s pastas and richer pl...
10/02/2026

It’s bright enough to refresh the palate, with enough character to hold its own alongside Sicilia’s pastas and richer plates.

Bitter Greens is crisp radicchio coated in Caesar dressing, with tart cherry cutting through the richness of Parmigiano Reggiano and pickled shallots sharpening each bite with acidity.

From the first pour of dark, aromatic espresso in the morning to a tall iced coffee softened with cream in the afternoon...
09/29/2026

From the first pour of dark, aromatic espresso in the morning to a tall iced coffee softened with cream in the afternoon, coffee is woven into the pleasures of daily life in Italy.

On National Coffee Day, we celebrate the ritual as we do every day at Yolan, with freshly pulled espresso, chilled iced lattes, and a pastry from our Pasticceria to accompany the cup.

Pastry Chef Janrich Amaro’s latest showpiece brings Sicilia’s Baroque architecture, volcanic terrain, and Mediterranean ...
09/28/2026

Pastry Chef Janrich Amaro’s latest showpiece brings Sicilia’s Baroque architecture, volcanic terrain, and Mediterranean coastline into a single composition. Sculpted sails and waves recall the island’s maritime history, while seashells, seafood, and pistachios draw from the ingredients and traditions that continue to shape its table.

From the dark volcanic rock of Mount Etna to the geometry of Sicilian tilework, each detail captures a different expression of the island through the precision of chocolate.

Now on display at Yolan.

Yolan’s hand-rolled gnocchi takes a new form with Sicilia.Gnocchi alla Trapanese is coated in a vivid pesto of fresh tom...
09/26/2026

Yolan’s hand-rolled gnocchi takes a new form with Sicilia.

Gnocchi alla Trapanese is coated in a vivid pesto of fresh tomato, toasted almond, basil, and Pecorino Siciliano, bringing the richness of the cheese and almond against the freshness of ripe tomato. Toasted almonds add texture, while basil oil carries its fragrance across the finished plate.

A Yolan signature, interpreted through the bright, rustic flavors of Sicilia.

The yogurt accompanying Melanzane Ripiene begins with cream infused over embers from the previous night’s coals, imparti...
09/22/2026

The yogurt accompanying Melanzane Ripiene begins with cream infused over embers from the previous night’s coals, imparting a delicate, lingering smokiness.

Served cool alongside cast-iron roasted eggplant layered with herb ricotta, it offers a striking contrast to the dish’s caramelized richness, with tomato oil and herbs providing a fresh, savory finish.

Address

403 Fourth Avenue South
Nashville, TN
37201

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

Telephone

+16152310405

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