10 Best Paella Restaurants in Nashville

Mi Kitchen is a Franklin tapas restaurant focused on small plates, cocktails and Asian-influenced dishes. The menu includes Korean chicken, spicy tuna, hamachi crudo, dumplings, steak, pork tacos, glass noodles and kimchi bacon risotto, with vegetarian and vegan options also listed. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering make it suitable for date nights, groups, lunch or dinner.

Luogo is a Nashville restaurant serving Italian food in an elegant but welcoming setting. Its menu includes pasta such as lobster fettuccine, arancini, thin pizza and dark chocolate gelato, with service suited to birthday dinners, family meals and occasions that call for attentive hospitality. The restaurant is family-owned and offers a polished dining experience without losing a warm atmosphere.

Barcelona Wine Bar is a Nashville Spanish restaurant built around small plates, paella, cocktails and wine in an intimate late-night setting. It suits groups who want to share a wide range of dishes, with tapas-style ordering that supports conversation and variety. The wine program includes Spanish organic and biodynamic selections.

Bar Mar is a Nashville seafood restaurant associated with José Andrés and centered on seafood-forward dining, tasting menus and cocktails. Dishes mentioned include hamachi, tuna, scallops, shrimp, olives and Dover sole, alongside steak. It suits diners seeking a chef-driven tasting experience and bold, full-flavor preparations.

The Iberian Pig is a Nashville modern Spanish tapas restaurant designed around shareable dining. Its menu is suited to groups ordering multiple plates, with dishes described across charcuterie, seafood, vegetables, pork and desserts. The restaurant combines an elegant but approachable setting with a menu that encourages trying several preparations at the table, and it offers both dine-in and delivery.

Emanuel Restaurante Latino is a Nashville restaurant serving Central American food for dine-in, takeaway, lunch and dinner. Its menu includes pupusas, tamales, enchiladas and carne asada, with family-friendly seating, a kids’ menu and reservations. Fresh salsa, homemade tortillas and welcoming family-run service are recurring themes in the dining experience described.

Lockeland Table is an East Nashville American restaurant in a rustic, rehabbed storefront, serving Southern-accented dishes and wood-fired pizzas. The menu suits diners looking for regional cooking such as roasted chicken, pork chops, vegetables and mussels, with cocktails and a neighborhood setting removed from Downtown’s bustle.

Aba Nashville is a Mediterranean restaurant suited to celebrations, group meals and dinners built around shared dishes. The menu described in Nashville includes hummus, whipped feta, muhammara, kebabs, shrimp, short rib, braised lamb and cocktails, with a covered outdoor veranda adding to the setting. Table barcode payment allows guests to split the bill as needed.

Boqueria Fifth + Broadway is a Spanish restaurant in downtown Nashville built around shareable tapas and a Spain-inspired setting. Its menu can suit groups who want to sample several dishes, while the space combines broad Broadway views, a prominent bar and a moody modern atmosphere.

Koré is a Nashville tapas restaurant with small plates, dinner, cocktails, wine, vegan and vegetarian options, and outdoor seating. Its menu suits date nights, celebrations and groups who want to share varied dishes such as tuna tartare, crispy rice, sticky ribs, salads, risotto and desserts. Happy-hour food and drinks provide another way to sample the menu.