Once Upon a Time in France

4.7

114 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Best French Restaurant in Tennessee 2023!
Best Restaurant in Nashville 2022!
Set in a cozy 1920's Parisian Bistro décor, "Once Upon A Time In France" is all Francophiles and food lovers have ever dreamed of:
*Friendly small neighborhood bistro,
*Authentic traditional French Food,
*Over 75 French wines, European beers, and delicious beverages carefully selected!

The concept is our country’s favorite: a Bistro.
A french Bistro is usually a quaint and cozy neighborhood restaurant serving traditional cuisine.
But it is also usually loud, people sit close to each other, it may be hard to make your way through the restaurant, there may be servers and busers running everywhere.
We do not claim to be a fine dining establishment nor claim to have a “new cuisine” type of food, but we can guarantee that we are the only true, authentic French Restaurant in Nashville, and we guarantee that you will have a great evening in our unique little corner of France!

Bon appétit!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(615) 649-8284
Website
https://www.onceuponatime-infrance.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1102 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-3202
Neighborhood
East Nashville
Cross street
Greenwood Avenue, Sharpe Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
WeGo bus stop: Gallatin Ave & Greenwood Ave SB
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

How We Dine in France
$130.00 per person
Multiple dates available
How We Dine In France is our new set-menu Experience: delight in a curated 6-course dinner complete with selected wine pairings, while enjoying our unique art deco ambiance, reminiscent of 1930s France. Each course comes with a story and fun facts from Chef Laurent's childhood in Lyon and his extensive knowledge of French cuisine. Glass of Champagne Escargots de Bourgogne (wine: Maison Latour Chardonnay) or Rosette de Lyon (wine: Valmoissine Pinot Noir) Boeuf Bourguignon sample (wine: Valmoissine Pinot Noir) Confit de canard (wine: Château La Caze St Emilion) or Steak frites (wine: Mourchon Côtes du Rhône) or Truite aux amandes (wine: Roussely Sauvignon Blanc) Assiette de Fromages (wine: Schlumberger Pinot Gris) Café Gourmand
New Year's Eve in France
$129.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for our specially curated, 6-course, French New Year's Eve Menu. Kir Royal Framboise - Amuse-bouche - Escargots de Bourgogne - Foie Gras de canard - Filet Mignon or/ Mérou Grillé - Trio de Desserts à l'ancienne

Rosette de Lyon$7.00
Lyon's famous dried salame with baguette
Assiette de Fromages$16.00
French and European cheese selection with baguette
Escargots de Bourgogne$10.00
Six Escargots cooked with garlic and parsley butter
Pâté de Campagne et ses cornichons$9.00
duck and chicken terrine with cornichons
Le Steak Tartare$13.00
Raw beef with capers, shallots, cornichons, moutarde de Dijon, egg yolk, tabasco, crispy toasted sourdough. Make it an Entrée with larger portion & bistro fries ($24)
La Soupe à l'Oignon de mon Père$10.00
Classic French onion soup with egg yolk and Port wine

For Kids

under 12

Steak Haché et Frites$8.00
Hamburger patty and French fries

De Luxe

Caviar d'Esturgeon$75.00
Royal Ossetra Sturgeon Caviar (1oz) with Blinis
Foie Gras de Canard$19.00
Real duck foie gras on a slice of French brioche, confiture de figue.
Velouté de Homard aux Truffes$13.00
Truffle lobster creamy bisque

Entrées

Boeuf bourguignon$24.00
Beef slow cooked in red wine, carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms and roasted potatoes
Confit de Canard$26.00
Duck confit, roasted potatoes, reduced duck sauce, local mushrooms and salade vinaigrette
Cassoulet du Sud-Ouest$26.00
Traditional casserole of white beans, with pork sausage, duck, pork belly. Make it Vegan with veggie sausage ($25)
Truite aux Amandes$25.00
Trout fillet with white rice, asparagus, sauce beurre blanc, roasted peppers, red pepper ratatouille
Steak Frites$29.00
14 oz ribeye beef steak with bistro French fries (cooked blue to medium only) and choice of sauce.
Sauces for Steak $3.00
Roquefort (French blue cheese); Escargot Butter (garlic, parsley, shallots); Sauce au Poivre Vert (green peppercorn); Demi-Glace (beef reduction glaze)

Sides

Bread & Butter$3.00
Bistro Fries$5.00
Asparagus$5.00
steamed
Salad with Vinaigrette$5.00
Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes$5.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$9.00
custard topped with crispy, caramelized sugar; served chilled.
Mousse au Chocolat$9.00

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Once Upon a Time in France offers a "charming" and "authentic" French dining experience in East Nashville. Guests rave about its "cozy atmosphere," "exceptional cuisine," and "friendly staff." Signature dishes like escargot and steak frites, paired with a notable wine selection, make it a "must-visit." Reservations recommended.

114 Reviews

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Becca
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ate here for a birthday dinner and it was absolutely incredible! We did the “Experience,” which is what they call their chef’s tasting menu. Each course comes with a wine pairing and literature on the dish. We learned so much about traditional French cuisine, and everything we had tasted amazing. Leah was an incredible server and really made our experience memorable. 10/10 would recommend!
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David
Nashville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the food and service, will definitely return.
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Sharon
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Grench onion soup was amazing. Steak & Frites were just ok. Need to also offer a higher grade of meat and increase price. Crème Brûlée was delicious’ Staff friendly!
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Mike
Nashville
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Delightful setting. The food, however, was a little disappointing. A basket of very ordinary bread was $5. Very good drinks and french fries were wonderful.
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Carlye
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous meal. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. We can’t wait to return. Definitely one of new favorite spots to dine.
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Grace
Central Coast
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress forgot to put in our entree and even when we told her she still didn’t address the issue. We ended up having to leave without eating the meal, she did send it to go but it completely ruined our date night experience.
Once Upon a Time in FranceResponded on November 26, 2024
Bonjour Grace, I am deeply sorry for the miscommunication with your server; this issue has been addressed as a team to make sure it doesn't happen again. I am glad your Boeuf Bourguignon was on the house, and I do hope you were able to enjoy it at home! We look forward to hosting your next dinner out and make it nothing short of amazing. Merci!
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Jeremy
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic from moment walking in door. Greta ambiance and food was excellent. Unpretentious familial experience all around
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Matt
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For being outside of France and inside the national capital of fried foods, this was a treat to realize simple dishes can be absolutely fantastic. Recommend the trout and cheese plate with French beer.
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Diane
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular, we loved every moment of our evening at Once Upon a Time a Time in France.
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Clint
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite places to go to. We have been there with friends who have never been to France and we assure them just how authentic it feels. I would highly recommend Once Upon a Time in France to anyone wanting to experience great French cuisine with a staff that is friendly, informative, and appreciative.
Once Upon a Time in FranceResponded on November 16, 2024
Bonjour Clint! Thank you for taking the time to review our small French Bistro! So glad you had a wonderful time with us, and we look forward to hosting your next dinner out. Merci!
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FAQs

Once Upon a Time in France offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 649-8284.

Once Upon a Time in France is rated 4.7 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Once Upon a Time in France does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Once Upon a Time in France

1102 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-3202

Additional information

Cross street
Greenwood Avenue, Sharpe Avenue
Neighborhood
East Nashville
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
WeGo bus stop: Gallatin Ave & Greenwood Ave SB
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.onceuponatime-infrance.com/
Phone number
(615) 649-8284

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Once Upon a Time in France

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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How We Dine in France

New Year's Eve in France

Hors d'oeuvre

Rosette de Lyon$7.00

Assiette de Fromages$16.00

Escargots de Bourgogne$10.00

Pâté de Campagne et ses cornichons$9.00

Le Steak Tartare$13.00

La Soupe à l'Oignon de mon Père$10.00

For Kids

Steak Haché et Frites$8.00

De Luxe

Caviar d'Esturgeon$75.00

Foie Gras de Canard$19.00

Velouté de Homard aux Truffes$13.00

Entrées

Boeuf bourguignon$24.00

Confit de Canard$26.00

Cassoulet du Sud-Ouest$26.00

Truite aux Amandes$25.00

Steak Frites$29.00

Sauces for Steak $3.00

Sides

Bread & Butter$3.00

Bistro Fries$5.00

Asparagus$5.00

Salad with Vinaigrette$5.00

Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes$5.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$9.00

Mousse au Chocolat$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Order delivery or takeout

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