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8 Best Tapas Restaurants in Nashville

Nashville’s tapas choices in this guide range from modern Spanish plates to French- and Spanish-influenced small dishes, plus restaurants with broader menus. Compare them by sharing style, atmosphere, drinks and the kind of meal you want to create.

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8 Tapas Bars in Nashville Compared

The Iberian Pig, Nashville#1
What stands out
  • Modern Spanish tapas format built around sharing

  • Offers dine-in and delivery seven days a week

The Iberian Pig

4.92,998 reviews
607 Overton St, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Groups who want to share several Spanish-style platesDiners seeking a celebratory meal with varied food and drinks

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.

Koré, Nashville#2
What stands out
  • The menu spans small plates, cocktails, vegan and vegetarian choices

  • Happy-hour offerings make it easier to sample multiple dishes

Koré

4.9895 reviews
97 Chapel Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
Best for
Groups and couples who enjoy sharing small platesDiners seeking cocktails, happy-hour food or plant-based options

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.

Luogo, Nashville#3
What stands out
  • Combines an elegant setting with welcoming service

  • Offers Italian dishes ranging from lobster fettuccine to gelato

Luogo

4.82,296 reviews
211 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Italian dinners and family occasionsPasta, arancini and thin pizzaBirthday or special-occasion meals

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, Nashville#4
What stands out
  • Tapas-style dining encourages broad, shared ordering

  • Spanish organic and biodynamic wines are part of the selection

Barcelona Wine Bar

4.72,569 reviews
1200 Villa Pl Ste 110, Nashville, TN 37212, United States
Best for
Groups sharing Spanish small platesLate-night dinners with wine, cocktails or paella

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.

Boqueria Fifth + Broadway, Nashville#5
What stands out
  • Tapas format encourages trying several dishes in one meal

  • Large windows overlook Broadway

Boqueria Fifth + Broadway

4.72,280 reviews
5005 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Date nights, celebrations and groups who enjoy sharing multiple small plates

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.

Peninsula, Nashville#6
What stands out
  • Creative small-plate cooking in an old-world intimate setting

  • Deep wine list plus cocktails and mocktails

Peninsula

4.5412 reviews
1035 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
Best for
Diners seeking modern Spanish and French small platesGuests planning an intimate dinner with wine or cocktailsGroups who want to share several dishes

Peninsula is an intimate Nashville restaurant serving modern Spanish and French cooking in small plates, with an extensive wine list, cocktails, and mocktails. Its menu encourages sharing and explores creative combinations, while the compact dining room and knowledgeable service suit diners seeking an involved, intimate meal rather than a casual quick bite.

Sixty Vines, Nashville#7
What stands out
  • Wines on tap and wine flights in a rooftop setting

Sixty Vines

4.71,759 reviews
5055 Broadway Suite 3200, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Groups planning a meal, celebration or wine-focused outing

Sixty Vines is a casual New American kitchen and wine bar with bites, wines on tap and spacious modern surroundings. Its menu includes dishes such as steak frites, shrimp pasta, charcuterie, pizza and burgers, while wine flights and cocktails add options for drinks-focused visits. The rooftop setting brings an airy downtown atmosphere suited to meals, celebrations or a casual drink.

Lola, Nashville#8
What stands out
  • Tapas-led dining is paired with a substantial cocktail and wine program

Lola

4.5237 reviews
4401 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209, United States
Best for
Shared meals, date nights and diners interested in Spanish-inspired flavors

Lola is a Nashville restaurant serving Spanish-inspired tapas and other shareable dishes in an intimate, stylish setting. Its menu includes vegetarian options, small plates, desserts and a selection of cocktails, wine and coffee. Lola fits date nights, drinks with friends and special occasions, with outdoor seating, takeaway and reservations available.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1The Iberian Pig 4.92,998Groups who want to share several Spanish-style plates
#2Koré 4.9895Groups and couples who enjoy sharing small plates
#3Luogo 4.82,296Italian dinners and family occasions
#4Barcelona Wine Bar 4.72,569Groups sharing Spanish small plates
#5Boqueria Fifth + Broadway 4.72,280Date nights, celebrations and groups who enjoy sharing multiple small plates
#6Peninsula 4.5412Diners seeking modern Spanish and French small plates
#7Sixty Vines 4.71,759Groups planning a meal, celebration or wine-focused outing
#8Lola 4.5237Shared meals, date nights and diners interested in Spanish-inspired flavors

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Compare tapas restaurants across Nashville’s dining area

The listed restaurants are described across Nashville locations including downtown, East Nashville and the WeHo area. Use the geographic comparison to weigh the setting and travel involved, without treating any area as universally better.

Dining styles and menu features to compare

  • Spanish-style tapasThe Iberian Pig, Barcelona Wine Bar, Boqueria Fifth + Broadway and Lola center their descriptions on Spanish-inspired shareable dining.
  • Creative small platesPeninsula pairs modern Spanish and French cooking with an intimate setting, extensive wine list, cocktails and mocktails.
  • Drinks-led diningKoré, Barcelona Wine Bar, Sixty Vines and Lola offer combinations of cocktails, wine or flights alongside food.
  • Dietary varietyKoré lists vegan and vegetarian choices, while Lola describes vegetarian options among its shareable dishes.
  • Occasion and atmosphereOptions span intimate date nights, celebrations, late-night meals, rooftop dining, Broadway views and relaxed bistro-style visits.

Selecting a Nashville tapas restaurant

  1. Decide how strictly you want Spanish cuisineChoose a Spanish-focused menu, a Spanish-and-French small-plate approach or a broader restaurant whose menu includes shareable dishes.
  2. Plan for the tableTapas work best when your group is comfortable ordering several plates and sharing across the meal.
  3. Match the moodPeninsula and Lola are described as intimate, while Boqueria offers Broadway views and Sixty Vines has a rooftop setting.
  4. Consider drinksLook for the emphasis that suits you: Spanish wines, wine flights, cocktails, mocktails or a broader beverage selection.
  5. Check practical detailsReservations are recommended at Koré; Butterlamp is limited to Thursday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and requires guests to be 21 or older.

Frequently asked questions

Which restaurants are most clearly Spanish tapas choices?

The Iberian Pig, Barcelona Wine Bar, Boqueria Fifth + Broadway and Lola are explicitly described around Spanish or Spanish-inspired shareable plates.

Where can diners find vegan or vegetarian options?

Koré describes vegan and vegetarian options, and Lola describes vegetarian choices. Confirm current menus when planning a meal.

Which option is suited to a wine-focused visit?

Peninsula has an extensive wine list, Barcelona Wine Bar highlights Spanish organic and biodynamic wines, and Sixty Vines offers wines on tap and flights.

Are all the listed restaurants exclusively tapas restaurants?

No. Several are broader restaurants with small plates or shareable dishes, including Luogo, Sixty Vines and Pastis Nashville.

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