Pappardelle // white bolognese, Parmigiano Reggiano
DINNER
Nightly, 5 pm to 10 pm
Yolan’s dinner menu is a celebration of Italian culinary tradition, craftsmanship, and seasonality.
Begin with our Signature Focaccia Tasting Trio and the Stuzzi Tower — a curated progression of savory bites, from Calvisius Caviar Potato Croquette to Arancini al Genovese. Crudo selections such as Tonno Tonnato and Carne Cruda all’Albese set the tone for the meal, followed by house-made pastas including Triangoli di Zucca, Risotto ai Funghi, and Truffle Gnocchi with fall white truffles. Tennessee oak wood-fired steaks, seasonal seafood, and vegetable-forward dishes anchor the Secondi, Bistecche, and Contorni — featuring thoughtfully sourced ingredients from Italian artisans and local farmers alike.
Esperienza Yolan, our five-course prix fixe tasting menu, offers a guided journey through signature dishes and seasonal expressions. Dolci are intricate finales — composed desserts that reflect the artistry of the season.
This fall, the menu draws inspiration from Friuli-Venezia Giulia — a northern Italian region shaped by alpine purity, coastal bounty, and cultural convergence. Dishes marked with an eagle emblem pay homage to Friuli’s bold spirit and layered traditions.
An extensive wine list is joined by crafted cocktails, Italian spirits, and amari — available by the pour or curated flight — to round out an evening immersed in warm hospitality and Italian sensibility.
Truffle Gnocchi // ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, black truffle
weekday lunch
Monday to Thursday, 11 am to 3 pm
Yolan’s new lunch invites a return to the Italian table — unhurried, expressive, and thoughtfully seasonal. The menu balances warmth and elegance, offering comforting pastas like Truffle Gnocchi and Risotto alla Milanese, alongside lighter fare such as the Winter Harvest Panzanella or our house Grilled Caesar with kohlrabi and chicories.
Handhelds include the Chicken Milanese Sandwich with Saint Angel brie and the signature Yolan Burger with Bear Creek Farms beef, while house-made pastries and refined dolci — such as the Lemon-Ricotta Cast Iron Cookie or Bombolini with red wine berries — bring a sweet finish to the midday hour.
Curated wines, Italian-inspired cocktails, and espresso round out a menu designed for those living, staying, and working downtown, seeking an elevated yet effortless midday pause.
Yolan’s signature Stuzzi Tower inspired by Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
AFTERNOON APERITIVO
Daily, 3 pm to 5 pm
Inspired by the timeless Italian ritual of gathering before dinner, Aperitivo at Yolan invites guests to unwind and celebrate La Dolce Vita.
Savor our signature focaccia or share the Stuzzi Tower, a curated tasting of small savory plates like Arancini al Genovese, Caviar Bomboloni, and Fried Green Tomato. The cocktail menu brings sunlit afternoons to life with vibrant selections, such as the Autunno Spritz, Banana-Ginger Spritz, and the floral-forward La Passione.
La Tavola in La Cucina
LA TAVOLA IN LA CUCINA
À la carte or tasting menu available nightly.
Experience the heart of Yolan — the scents, the sights, and the energy — seated at the most exclusive table in Nashville: La Tavola in La Cucina. La Tavola invites up to four guests to dine within our kitchen, witnessing our culinary team’s finesse and craft, as the chefs preside over your experience to bring to life our love letter to Italy.
Email us to upgrade your La Tavola experience to a custom tasting menu.
Weekend Brunch at Yolan
Breakfast and WEEKEND bruncH
Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 11 am
Friday to Sunday, 7 am to 3 pm
Inspired by The Joseph's family heritage, an Italian espresso bar with house-made pastries creates a buzz of activity each morning at Yolan, as the bright and airy dining room welcomes guests and locals to fuel their day with classic morning favorites and signature weekend brunch dishes.
Seasonal Pastries at Yolan’s Espresso Bar
espresso bar and pasticceria
Daily, 6 am to 3 pm
Yolan's talented pastry team crafts an array of pastry offerings each morning available warmed for dine-in or packaged to-go at the Espresso Bar. Try a house-laminated croissant — flaky butter or rich chocolate. Indulge in a giant cinnamon roll or espresso danish. Discover the gluten-free muffin flavor of the day. Fill up on something savory or seasonally inspired. Whatever your choice, satisfying mornings begin here.