Il Forno
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/nashville14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Il Forno among Nashville's top Italian spots, and several praise its food. A monthly regular suggests booking ahead on Fridays or Saturdays, when weekend specials are served, since the small dining room fills up quickly. One diner had a disappointing recent visit, reporting undercooked pizza, bitter sauce, cold arancini and dry short rib, though the risotto was fine.
Address
IL Forno, 1414 3rd Ave S Ste 104, Nashville, TN 37210
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/thewanderlusters in r/nashville · Sep 2024
Had a spectacular visit recently and strongly urges others to go.
- Recommendsu/MacGyver387 in r/nashville · May 2026
Lists it among several good pizza spots in town.
- Recommendsu/siparo in r/nashville · Sep 2024
Calls Il Forno their strongest Italian choice in Nashville.
- Recommendsu/Guest291406 in r/nashville · Sep 2024taste
Monthly regular who praises its authenticity and cooking; advises booking ahead and notes the room fills fast.
- Recommendsu/Embarrassed_Oil421 in r/nashville · Mar 2025
Says they enjoy IL forno but is unsure what the sub thinks.
- Recommendsu/southernmanadork in r/nashville · Nov 2023taste
Says Il Forno is extremely good.
- Recommendsu/Shanaram17 in r/nashville · May 2026taste
Finds IL Forno's pizza solid.
- Recommendsu/Bouncingbobbies in r/nashville · Sep 2024
Answers the question by naming Il Forno as the Italian choice.
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- Recommendsu/Impossible-Safe-8370 in r/nashville · Sep 2024
Lists this among their Italian picks.
- Caveatu/Predapio1 in r/nashville · Sep 2024taste
Recent visit left them disappointed: undercooked pizza, cold arancini, dry beef, though the risotto was fine.
- Recommendsu/Falconman21 in r/nashville · Sep 2024
Went on a whim and loved it; a friend's visiting client calls it a favorite.
- Recommendsu/Holy_moleee in r/nashville · Sep 2024
Lists this among their top Italian picks.
- Recommendsu/No_Hat_104 in r/nashville · Sep 2024
Strongly endorses Il Forno as the top choice.
- Recommendsu/peezuhparty in r/nashville · Jan 2024taste
Says the food there is excellent and recommends it.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.