Finezza Italian Grille

Love this little place! So nice to find gems like Finezza's in West Nashville! Great Italian, great service, and great atmosphere. Only complaint would be they are busy! more

Finezza started out as a fine restaurant. Maybe not ""fine dining"" but good reliable Italian food, and a local favorite. Having eaten there many times over the years, I have seen some changes in the flavors and the quality, but not as bad as recently. The flavor of the food in general was way off. In fact, there has been a marked change in the overall quality. Manicotti is always a great middle ground for testing the sauce, quality of cheezes in the filling and the pasta itself. Is this Mexican, disguised as Italian? Is this Mediterranean disguised as Italian? Whatever it is, it barely has the flavor of any Italian restaurant I've ever eaten in (many). The pasta was so dry that it tasted like a flour tortilla! My guest tried the Insalata Caprese, which was oddly presented as a huge pile of sliced tasteless Roma tomatoes, topped with slices of low quality Mozzarella cheese that had a strange and stringy edging that peeled off the slices. The julienne Basil leaves were the only thing good about it. We twice requested that the air conditioning be turned down. It never happened. Almost everyone in the place was wearing jackets. This was my last visit to Finezza. more

The food was good but the service was not. Pros: the food was good Cons: I made a reservation and all of the walk-in regulars seated more

We were seated immediately by the owner, and she was very helpful in giving us some advice since it was our first time. The food was excellent, and the bread they brought our before the meal was particularly delicious. I highly recommend giving this place a chance. You will not be disappointed. Pros: Great Service and quick response more

My friends and I have been meeting at Finezza for dinner over the last ten years and we have yet to be disappointed. If I am not mistaken, the restaurant is on its 3rd owner in those ten years and whatever they are doing it works for us. It's hard to believe that the new owner Karen used to wait on us almost six years ago. Just the other night she told us that she was now the new owner. We could not believe it, and this just adds to the reason for us to continue to eat there. I mean besides the great food and the atmosphere; someone that used to wait tables has worked her way up the ladder to become the owner. How great is that. I can promise you one thing for sure, we will continue to eat at Finezza not only for the food and the atmosphere, but also to see Karen's pretty and always smiling face! There is nothing better to do after a long day at the office then to eat some really good Italian food and share a bottle of wine with friends and in a cozy environment! Hats off Karen and good luck!!! We will see you soon! Pros: Great food, greta service, great atmosphere! Cons: Parking at times. more

We chose to attend Finezza Trattoria after reading an employee's rebuttal to a less-than-savory review. This is the first time we felt a need to share our dining experience. Pros: Perfect portion sizes more

I would like to quote and address the comments by ""Cameraman51"" Pros: good food, good service, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices more

Love this cute little place. Nice atmosphere, great staff. And, by far the best fettucini prosciutto in town. more

I was really looking forward to trying Finezzas after reading the reviews here. Man was I disappointed. First, the salad was out of a bag, the type with the dried out shredded carrots. I had fire roasted chicken with roasted peppers and polenta. I think the polenta was left over from the weekend. It was dried out and mealy. The chicken was overcooked. The sauce was good. The side of sauteed vegetables was fresh but they were ruined with what I'm sure was a heaping tablespoon of bottled minced garlic. My wife had the eggplant parmesan. It was two strips of fried eggplant stacked on each other with nothing between them. It was covered in a sauce that I don't believe the cook tasted. The tomatoes in the sauce were undistinguished and there was way too much dried oregano. She thought the noodles were good, but she likes her noodles overcooked and under seasoned. After such disappointing entrees dessert was out of the question. Needless to say we won't be coming back. more

Pros: Large portions, delicious food, low price, no waiting for tables Cons: Not downtown more

Great little spot. One of my favorite Italian restaurants on Nashville. Great atmoshpere, great service, and fantastic food. Try the toasted ravioli if it is an item at the time, it is the BOMB! The sauce is awesome and good wine as well. They even serve it in a regular glass. It was served that way in Little Italy in New York as well. Made it fun. Pros: Great Food and Service Cons: N/A more

Before the restaurnat sold it had the best breac in town. Now is is chemical tasting and dry. We will never go back but we went there all the tme before it sold. Not good now!!!! Cons: bad bread, service not as good, not the same good foo more

Finezza is a wonderful place to get a great meal for a minimal price in a quite neighborhood atmosphere. We are regulars and love eating here when we need a night out without the guilt of spending a lot of money for a wonderful meal. The service is exceptional and they always greet you with a smile. My favorite is the Veal...but it is a little high priced...but always soooooo gooooood! Pros: inexpensive more

I have been eating at Finezza for years. My mom used to bring me here as a little girl and now I'm bringing people here. I would recommend Finezza if you're looking for authentic Italian. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service and freshly prepared food make it a restaurant I'll continue to patron for years to come. Pros: Authenticiity, Friendly service, Cozy environment more

We always go to Finezza for a good dependable meal. We always feel welcome with the kids. Last night I tried the pizza for the first time. It was great and our server was very nice and reliable. We really like the new decor and updated menu.Kudos for being a realiable neighborhood restaurant more

iI find this place always meets and exceeds expectation for really fine specials nightly and the regular menu selection. It should be listed in the top ten of your Italian eateries. Pros: Food authenticity, Food preparation, Service more

the first thing that struck me about this restaurant was how small it was. the ambiance was nice enough, however, and the service was pretty good. I was a little dissappointed in the food; although the bread was good, the portions of food were a little less than I had expected (tho still filling), and the entrees were overcooked, not the best I've ever had. overall, this was a nice enough place, but not one that I can't wait to go back to. Pros: value, cozy, service Cons: blah food more

I found this place on city search, it was our anniversary, the add said candle lit tables, romantic. That it was not. More like a pizza hut after a ball game. However we had a great time, the food was awsome, the service fantastic, it was 7:30pm on a Friday night, and the waiting time was 5 min. The best spaghettii I have ever had, the bread and dip was awsome, You have got to try this place. Pros: great food, great service Cons: not romantic more

This place is great! The food is incredible and service is excellent. I live out-of-town but must eat at this restaurant at least once a month. It's family-friendly, the prices are reasonable, the service is great and the food is fantastic. They have wonderful home-made bread, too. I've never had better Italian food. Pros: Flavor, Quality, Service Cons: opens late Sunday more

I have been to Finezza's 3-4 times now. The food has been consistently delish, the wines good and affordable and the bread is phenomenal! I would recommend this casual Italian spot to anyone in town. And, even for late arrivals like me (8:45pm on a Tues when they close at 9pm), they were happy to seat us and serve us with no moans and groans. They're the best! more