Website: https://luogorestaurant.com/
Luogo is an upscale Italian restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, described on its website as Anthony Scotto’s fresh take on upscale Italian fare with a focus on Mediterranean coastal cuisine. The restaurant is presented as a seasonally-driven, coastal-inspired Italian concept, offering an extensive selection of seasonal Italian fare, fine wines, and craft cocktails. Luogo is located at 211 12th Avenue S in Nashville and serves dinner along with a rotating set of weekly specials.
Menu
Luogo’s menu spans appetizers, salads, pastas, entrees, sides, and desserts, complemented by a cocktail and wine program. Among the appetizers and salads, the website lists Potato and Zucchini Chips with gorgonzola cheese, Tuna Tartare with avocado and burnt orange vinaigrette, and the Luogo Chopped Salad with salami, radicchio, and balsamic maple vinaigrette.
Pasta offerings include Campanelle with Lemon Pesto featuring asparagus and cream, Rigatoni Bolognese with beef and chicken ragu, and Pappardelle with Duck Ragu and truffle oil. Entrees feature Pan Seared Patagonia Salmon with parsnip puree, Barolo Braised Short Rib with polenta, and NY Italian Sausage & Peppers with fingerling potatoes. Side dishes include Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Gorgonzola Creamed Spinach, and Creamy Polenta.
The restaurant runs weekly specials, including Lasagna Mondays and Veal Parmesan Thursdays. Its cocktail and wine list, presented as Cocktails & Vino, includes specialty drinks such as the Sole Punch, Strawberry Fields, and Limoncello Margarita, with wines and beer that rotate seasonally. Desserts include Cannoli alla Luogo, Chocolate Mousse, Mocha Pot Tiramisu, and Bomboloni, along with gelato and sorbet options.
About
Luogo was opened by chef and owner Anthony Scotto Jr., who the website notes has over 35 years in hospitality. Scotto built his career on culinary concepts including Bar One, Bobby Rubino’s, Fresco by Scotto, and Fresco on the Go. In 2022 he relocated to Nashville and opened Luogo, followed by a second restaurant, Pelato, in the summer of 2023. The website describes Scotto as a nationally recognized entrepreneur and chef who has appeared frequently on The Today Show and has been featured in The New York Times and New York magazine, and who served as a featured chef for the Yankees VIP Legends seating for 15 years.
Location & Contact
Luogo is located at 211 12th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37203. The restaurant can be reached by phone at (615) 988-8200. Beyond dine-in service, the website indicates that Luogo accepts reservations and offers online ordering for pickup and delivery, as well as private events and catering.
Additional Information
The Luogo website includes sections for About, Menus, Private Events, Catering, Hours & Location, Press, Careers, Contact Us, Gift Cards, and Order Online. The restaurant maintains a presence on Instagram at @luogorestaurant and is listed on TripAdvisor. These resources provide additional detail on menus, events, and visiting the restaurant in Nashville.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (luogorestaurant.com).