Website: https://pelatorestaurant.com/
Pelato is an Italian restaurant that describes its cuisine as “Authentic Brooklyn Italian,” serving small shareable plates in a casual setting. The restaurant operates locations in Tennessee, with restaurants in Nashville and Franklin, as well as a location in Charleston, South Carolina. Pelato operates under Avenue T Hospitality. The concept summarizes its style as “Small sharable plates | big Brooklyn tastes” and states that it embraces “the richness of Italian culture, infused with the unmistakable spirit of Brooklyn.”
Menu
The Pelato Nashville menu is organized into several sections. Dinner includes:
- Small Plates: Garlic Bread, Fresh Mozzarella, Caprese, Prosciutto, and Pelato Salad
- The Goods: Potato Croquettes, Burrata Crostini, Panelle, and crispy vegetables
- The Meats: Polenta and Bolognese, Chicken Parmigiana, and Meatballs
- The Squids and Fishes: Fried Calamari, Baked Clams, and Branzino
- Saucy: house-made daily pastas including Radiatori Vodka, Fusilli Pesto, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, and Seafood fra Diavolo
A weekend brunch menu features items such as an Italian Sandwich, Italian Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs Bene-Vic, Frittata Caprese, Cannoli Pancakes, and “French Toast… But Italian.” Desserts and sweets include San Gennaro Zeppoles served in a paper bag, Rainbow Cookies, Dark Chocolate Budino, Tiramisu, and Cannoli Chips and Dip, along with house-made gelato (Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Hazelnut, Pistachio, Bourbon Butter Pecan) and sorbets (Lemon, Raspberry). The beverage program includes cocktails (such as the Casanova Negroni and Espresso Martini), beer from local Nashville breweries plus Italian imports, a wine list, and non-alcoholic mocktails. A “Sunday Sauce” special, described as “fusilli, tomato, ribs, braciola, sausage, meatballs,” is served on Sundays only.
About
Pelato describes itself as a family-rooted concept built around traditional Brooklyn Italian cooking, stating that “Our family’s passion for traditional Brooklyn Italian cuisine breaks through into every detail.” Signature touches referenced on the site include “Mama Theresa’s Potato Croquettes.” The restaurant is part of Avenue T Hospitality, which the site notes also operates the restaurant Luogo.
Location & Contact
Pelato Nashville:
- Address: 1300 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
- Phone: (615) 953-0012
- Email: [email protected]
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 5pm – 9pm; Friday 4:30pm – 10pm; Saturday brunch 11am – 2pm and dinner 4:30pm – 10pm; Sunday brunch 11am – 2pm and dinner 4:30pm – 9pm
Pelato Franklin:
- Address: 1914 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm – 8:30pm; Friday 4:00pm – 9:30pm; Saturday brunch 11am – 2pm and dinner 4:00pm – 9:30pm; Sunday brunch 11am – 2pm and dinner 4:00pm – 8:30pm
Additional Information
Pelato offers dine-in service with reservations through OpenTable, online ordering, catering, and private and semi-private event hosting, and it sells gift cards. The website maintains separate menu and location pages for its Nashville, Franklin, and Charleston restaurants, along with press and careers sections.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (pelatorestaurant.com).