Yolan

Yolan Yolan is a love letter to Italy offering refined Italian cuisine, regional wines, and warm hospitality in the heart of downtown Nashville.

From espressos at brunch to Aperitivo and evening tasting menus, every detail reflects the beauty of Italian dining. A true love letter to Italy, Yolan is an authentic experience of Italian cuisine, wine, and hospitality. The Joseph hotel’s Italian restaurant in downtown Nashville pays homage to the founding family's heritage and Joseph's wife, Yolanda. By evening, Yolan offers a refined yet spiri

ted dining experience centered on housemade pastas, wood-fired meats, and seasonal dishes shaped by Italy’s diverse regions and timeless traditions. Guests may dine à la carte or indulge in Esperienza Yolan, a curated five-course tasting menu. By day, the restaurant welcomes guests for breakfast and weekend brunch, where Italian-inflected morning fare meets warm hospitality and a vibrant espresso bar. Housemade pastries, seasonal specialties, and signature spritzes complement both leisurely brunches and quick starts to the day. From sunrise to evening’s end, Yolan is a celebration of Italy’s culinary heart — thoughtful, generous, and beautifully composed.

This season, we travel to Sicilia, where volcanic terrain, Mediterranean waters, and centuries of cultural exchange have...
08/27/2026

This season, we travel to Sicilia, where volcanic terrain, Mediterranean waters, and centuries of cultural exchange have created one of Italy’s most distinctive culinary traditions.

From the slopes of Etna to the surrounding sea, the island’s many influences find expression throughout our new seasonal menu.

Benvenuti in Sicilia.

08/25/2026

Sei anni. Forged over six years.

Our sixth anniversary is marked by iron, transformed by heat and time into something enduring. For six years, Yolan has taken form through hands at work, the precision of each service, Italian traditions passed from one generation to the next, and countless evenings around our tables. Each has left an imprint on who we are today.

To our team, our guests, and everyone who has been part of our story, grazie.

Six years together, and so much still to come.

08/18/2026

Silken ribbons of bucatini carry the depth of the sea, weaving Sardegna into every forkful.

Mediterranean sardines spend six hours in our house cure, followed by an overnight marinade fragrant with citrus, coriander, white pepper, and fennel seed, before they are gently poached the following day. Nearly two days of preparation go into a pasta that rarely lasts more than a few minutes.

08/17/2026

The day’s catch arrives in the harbor. Sheep graze the rocky hillsides. Citrus trees stretch toward the Mediterranean sun.

In Sardegna, the landscape isn’t the backdrop. It’s the first ingredient. Every dish begins with the place itself, carrying the flavors of the island from its shores and countryside to our table.

In Sardegna, sheep have shaped the island’s identity for generations, from wheels of Pecorino Sardo tucked away to age t...
08/15/2026

In Sardegna, sheep have shaped the island’s identity for generations, from wheels of Pecorino Sardo tucked away to age to lamb traditionally prepared for family gatherings and celebrations.
 
Chef Liam’s Agnello draws from that pastoral heritage, pairing the richness of lamb with charred orange, fennel, and peperoncino, flavors that bring brightness and vibrancy to a tradition deeply rooted in the Sardinian countryside.

Cast Iron Master Class // August 28, 12 pm to 2 pm Celebrate our Sixth Iron Anniversary from inside the Yolan kitchen, w...
08/14/2026

Cast Iron Master Class // August 28, 12 pm to 2 pm

Celebrate our Sixth Iron Anniversary from inside the Yolan kitchen, where an afternoon of cast-iron cooking and lunch concludes with Ciliegie e Amaretto. Warm cherries and almond meet vanilla gelato, as residual heat softens the fruit and draws cool creaminess into every spoonful.

Reserve your spot through the link in our bio.

08/12/2026

Raccolto brings fig and mosto cotto together with the warmth of brown butter cake and cool ricotta gelato, creating the kind of dessert that makes the final course feel inevitable.

With Pardulas and Arantzada alongside it, the pleasure lies in ordering all three to share with the table.

08/09/2026

The sea was never Sardegna’s boundary. It was its invitation.

For centuries, the Mediterranean carried ingredients, traditions, and techniques from one coastline to the next, shaping an island whose cuisine has always looked outward as much as inward. Our Polpo brings that exchange to the table, pairing Mediterranean octopus with Catalan romesco, bright citrus, and a touch of molasses, a reflection of the city where the story continues.

08/06/2026

Join Chef de Cuisine Liam Byres inside Yolan’s kitchen for a hands-on cast iron cooking class celebrating Yolan and The Joseph’s sixth anniversary.

Marking our Iron Anniversary and the beginning of our culinary journey through Sicilia, this experience is inspired by the island’s volcanic landscape and the spirit of Forged by Fire, a tribute to the craftsmanship, resilience, and tradition that have shaped its cuisine for generations.

Learn the fundamentals of seasoning, caring for, and cooking with cast iron before enjoying a three-course lunch with curated wine pairings.

Limited spots available. Reserve yours through the link in our bio.

The Italian table celebrates more than a single dish. It’s the sequence of one course welcoming the next, each adding an...
08/02/2026

The Italian table celebrates more than a single dish. It’s the sequence of one course welcoming the next, each adding another layer to the meal.

This season, Yolan follows that tradition through Sardegna, where every course carries you from the sea to the countryside, arriving at the table with grace.

Address

403 Fourth Avenue South
Nashville, TN
37201

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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+16152310405

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