Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen

We've had lots of good food from very unassuming eateries over the years and this place definitely fits that description. However, the food isn't good...it's great!! When we walked in and found out there wasn't "sit-down" seating, we almost walked away. However, the smells coming from the kitchen were amazing. Everything we had was amazing!! All their pastas are homemade and you build your own entre' from various sauce options, proteins, etc. I chose the gnocchi with bolognese and it was perfect!! The tiramisu was the best I've ever had. The manager, Wayne, was very nice and came out to the patio to check on us. He even brought us two complimentary cannolis. Speaking of the staff, Chris who took our orders at the register was very friendly (like everyone else we met in N'ville).Don't let the exterior fool you, this little kitchen puts out some spectacular Italian food!!! Pro tip: parking can be a challenge. Try not to park down the way in the pay lot - $18 / 2 hrs. Park along the little driveway beside the front porch or in the back (under the trees)...it's free.This place does a huge take-out business!!

"What do we have here?!?" So, I'm passing through Nashville and I searched vegan and found the gem! They have vegan meatballs, fresh pasta, excellent flavored sauce and several toppings lukewarm, crimini mushrooms , broccoli and onions that made this dish divine! Plus a fresh piece of focaccia. Oh ya, they asked if I wanted fresh parm and basil, "yes, I do, thank you."...one notch above divine.5/5Might be a 4.5/5 if you are on budget...they were kinda pricey.

I have tried this place in the past, and it seemed to be decent--I don't remember too much one way or another. However, tonight, I had an order of spaghetti and meatballs delivered via a third-party app, and I have to say it was probably the worst pasta dish I have ever attempted to eat in my life. I have had food from mediocre chain Italian places that tasted like a Michelin star experience by comparison.First off, I thought they made their pasta in-house, but this tasted like Kroger brand spaghetti. On top of that, I absolutely hated the flavor of the sauce. Instead of their house-made marinara as described, I somehow got a mediocre Arrabbiata sauce--and I was NOT in the mood for spice. The worst part of this dish, however, was the dry and disgusting meatballs that had zero flavor and tasted like they were made out of very low-grade meat. The food was so gross that I started to feel sick to my stomach and couldn't eat it. Thank goodness a piece of bread was included (the only redeeming aspect here), because otherwise, I would have waited an hour for delivery food that was supposed to take 10-15 minutes and still been ridiculously hungry. At least I got a couple of bites of plain bread out of the ordeal. My guess is that this company started out doing things the right way and, like many businesses after opening a second location, decided to cut the quality of their ingredients and recipes to save on costs. So, I guess we can blame capitalism. Honestly, though? Skip this spot. If you can't find something authentic, you would have better luck at the Olive Garden (I cringe while typing this).

LOVE this Italian spot in East, so authentic! We appreciated the quality and reasonable pricing. We split the chicken parm & feel in love with the delightful goodness. The service was so friendly and relatively fast. The decor is so cute and Italian! The only challenges may be the parking & limited seating options, we were lucky to find a spot on the street & to get the indoor bar seating. Depending upon circumstances, it be easier to pick up and go! Highly recommend & totally worth figuring out parking and seating!

If you're looking for delicious, authentic Italian food then Nicoletto's is the place to stop. The night before the Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon, our group was looking for a place to carb up. My niece recommended Nicoletto's as one of her favorite places for pasta, and she was spot on. This small, family owned restaurant makes their own pasta and marinara sauce, and attention to detail is evident. With nine different types of pasta to choose from, you can go with what you know or venture out and try a noodle you may need to Google. This place was hopping on a Friday night, with a line out the door and take out orders being moved at a hare's pace. There is bar seating inside and several tables out. This is not fast food, so be prepared for a bit of wait, but that's what beer is for.I ordered the Build A Pasta Bowl, which is a great way to explore different textures and flavors. My choices were Spinach Fettuccine with Arrabbiata sauce, beef meatballs, basil and parmesan. All bowls come with a side of Foccacia. The fettuccine was thick and tender, the Arrabbiata sauce had a nice zing and the meatballs were generously sized. The entire dish was hefty, filling and very flavorful. Exactly what we needed.

We had dinner here because one of our tour guides from an earlier tour we took recommended it. We stopped by around 7:45pm and we were the only ones there. We looked over the menu for a few minutes and a friendly employee finally came on over to greet us and take our orders. My sister had the Gnocchi Bolognese and I created my own pasta bowl. I chose the Radiatori pasta with Arrabbiata sauce and beef meatballs and both entrees came with bread.We sat down to eat inside because it was way too cold outside. We waited about 10 - 15 minutes for our food and it was brought on over to us by another friendly employee. At this time, another group of people came in to dine. My pasta was delicious. The pasta was cooked al dente - just like I like it and the sauce was sooo good. It had so much flavor. The bread had a nice crisp to it and it was not at all dry. The meatballs were plentiful and they also tasted really good. My sister was not a fan of her Gnocchi Bolognese and said it wasn't a good mixture. It was too mushy for her and she did not like the taste of the sauce. The inside was clean and the music was great. The bathroom was also very clean. Overall good food and great service, thank you!

The beyond meatball sub was a great vegetarian/vegan option for something hearty and filling. Cannolis were also excellent. Service was friendly. Took a bit longer than your standard grab and go place but they seemed pretty busy with to go orders and I'm sure it takes a bit to make fresh.Prices are very reasonable.Sad to see that more of Nashville's parking is being taken over by paid lots and the one behind here is expensive. Try to snag one of the spots in front or somewhere nearby for free.Ambiance is great inside -- definitely feels like a pasta shop. There's some bar seating inside and some outdoor tables outside along Gallatin (which can be a little hectic).

Food was very tasty and the portion sizes were great. I could finish all of it. Service was nice and helpful when picking out how to build my pasta. The building is small but they do have an outside patio which I opted to sit in over the wall seating inside.

So so good! I got the chicken parm and I would order it again. The portions were larger than expected. $14 for that meal was a good deal. Will 100% be coming pack. Plus there's a few free parking spots in the back

It's like a food truck without wheels. I can't rate Ambiance. N/A. Service was similar to a food truck, but at the customer eye level. The counter people get A. Food rating: Rigatoni with pesto gets A. Caprese salad, B. Rigatoni with marinara sauce gets B. I'm sorry to give this review for meatballs, D. The texture was tight and dense. The taste was too salty. It overpowered the actual taste of the meat. It ruined the dish.