Best Cozy Restaurants in Madison

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AmericanItalianFrenchPizzeriaBarbecueTapas / Small Plates

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Nashville

Neighborhoods

East NashvilleGermantown

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Geist

4.8

Exceptional(2516)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 43 times today

The Champagne Garden is first come first served. We will do our best to accommodate every request.Managing Partner- Freddy SchwenkGeneral Manager- Lindsey BertrandExecutive Chef- Ron BushbyExecutive Sous Chef- Connor Woodburn

2. The Authentique

4.9

Exceptional(136)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Nashville

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to The Authentique, an intimate Parisian retreat in the heart of East Nashville. As the proud recipient of the Best Wine List in the city, our cozy French wine bar invites you to experience the romance of 1900s Paris.Immerse yourself in our charming ambiance, where candlelight and vintage decor set the stage for a culinary journey inspired by the streets of France. Our menu features a delightful selection of small plates.At The Authentique Wine Bar, we curate an exceptional wine list, showcasing the best of France. Let our passionate staff guide you through our carefully selected wines, ensuring the perfect pairings to complement your evening.Whether it's a romantic date or a gathering with friends, join us at The Authentique for an evening where the spirit of 1900s Paris meets the energy of Nashville. Experience the warmth of our cozy space and the exquisite taste of French cuisine. Santé! - Happy Hour Tues-Thurs 5:00PM-6:30PM Merci!- Live Jazz Fri & Sat 6:30PM-9:30PM

3. Pelican & Pig

4.8

Exceptional(72)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Nashville

Booked 14 times today

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Nick & Audra Guidry, Pelican & Pig operates with playful creativity and service in mind. Drawing inspiration from places they have lived and from their many travels, in name and through the menu, the restaurant is a nod to the inspirations and influences from the past and present. By bringing a fine-casual dining service experience to a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, it is our goal to provide exceptional service through attention to details and knowledge of products and menus. Upon entering you are greeted with a view of the completely open kitchen and wood-burning hearth. Let our staff welcome and guide you through the night with our list of craft cocktails, exceptional wine and spirit offerings and our hand-selected craft beer menu.

A photo of Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville restaurant

4. Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(87)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Nashville

Booked 31 times today

Located in East Nashville - It’s New York-style Italian, thanks to Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who’ve brought their 20-year-old celebrated Frankies 457 Spuntino south from Brooklyn, complete with the antipasti, cured meats, and housemade pasta that made the original famous. And in case you were wondering, yes, there will be meatballs. With a full bar and extensive wine and beverage program, Frankies 925 Spuntino is a true neighborhood gem. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, Frankies is a perfect spot for a leisure lunch, date night, or dinner with friends and family.

5. The Treehouse

4.8

Exceptional(801)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • East Nashville

Booked 23 times today

The Treehouse is an East Nashville original restaurant and bar. We strive to source our food locally from within our community and offer inside and outdoor dining options. Come by and enjoy our ever-changing food menu or simply unwind with a craft cocktail, local draft, or glass of wine. We offer full service dinner Monday through Saturday from 5pm - 10pm as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 3pm. In addition, we offer a late night menu from 10pm-12am Friday - Saturday. Open at 4pm on the back patio Monday-Friday for Happy Hour!

6. City House

4.8

Exceptional(1694)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 32 times today

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

7. Koré

4.9

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville

Booked 30 times today

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

8. Bad Idea

4.5

Awesome(68)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Nashville

Booked 22 times today

Bad Idea is East Nashville's buzziest new restaurant from Sommelier Alex Burch and Executive Chef Colby Rasavong. It was honored as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America in 2024 by the New York Times. New York Times food writer Brett Anderson remarks “Bad Idea may well be what many seasoned diners thought when they heard there was a wine bar specializing in envelope-pushing Lao food opening inside an East Nashville church. But given the level of cooking here, the name turned out to be a self-aware joke, rather than aself-own…[Rasavong] invests the weight of his life experience in food that stretches the boundaries ofSoutheast Asian cooking to the edge of Appalachia. And the wine list is wise beyond this restaurant’syears, mixing tantalizing obscurities, affordable crowd pleasers and connoisseur selections you’ll rarelyfind poured by the glass.” Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 JamesBeard Awards.

9. Jane’s Hideaway

4.8

Exceptional(675)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • East Nashville

Booked 12 times today

Our kitchen is open 5-10pm, 7 days a week. 21 + after 8pm.We always recommend booking a reservation for your party, however we do have limited walk-in availability! For parties greater than 4 people, call ahead, our seating for large parties is very limited. We have a 15 minute grace period for late parties. Please note that your party may receive a time limit if we are busy!At Jane's, we are serving up re-invented Southern classics with local ingredients, paired with very listenable live music from the next generation of bluegrass and Americana virtuosos. Hide out tonight in East Nashville with a Tennessee-spirit based cocktail and you'll quickly become a friend of Jane's.Live music starts every night at 8pm.Cancellation policy: Parties of 8+ will be required to submit a credit card to secure their reservation. In the event of a short notice cancellation (24 hours or less), or a no-show, there will be a charge of 20 dollars per person on said reservation.21+ after 8pm

10. Germantown Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(2507)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Germantown

Booked 65 times today

Germantown Café is your neighborhood bar + restaurant, bringing together charm, flavor, and a lively atmosphere for more than 19 years. Nestled in the heart of Germantown, #GTCNash is a welcoming experience with a menu specializing in straightforward cooking with a splash of Southern hospitality- comfortable, not complicated.Please be aware there is a two hour dining limit on all tables to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy our reopening.

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TraceyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Carmen was our server and she was fabulous! We were celebrating a special birthday and she went all out. The food was delicious ! We had salmon, chicken pork and risotto. All delicious and beautifully plated! Pork was definitely shareable!!!
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GeistPrice: Expensive• American• Germantown
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4.8
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Joe
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Every time we visit the Treehouse we are planning our next time back. Food is delicious, drinks are amazing (Get the espresso martini with Corsair Vanilla Bean Vodka) and everyone working there are so friendly! 10/10
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The TreehousePrice: Expensive• American• East Nashville
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4.8
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KellyD
Baltimore / Maryland •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful writer, terrific cocktails and good food. I liked the ambiance and the bs ground music. Will go back.
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Pelican & PigPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• East Nashville
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Thank you for all you did to make my birthday so very special with all of our dietary differences and special fun and food for our two year old! We will be back:)
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Frankies 925 Spuntino NashvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• East Nashville
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4.7
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AshleyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
This continues to be our favorite wine bar in Nashville! If you want a quieter experience, visit during the week. If you want a more lively atmosphere, try Friday or Saturday nights when there’s usually live music! Either way Alex and Phillippine are so warm and friendly and welcoming, and the wine and food are *chef’s kiss*!!!
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The AuthentiquePrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• East Nashville
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4.9

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