Reviews of Tailor Nashville (Restaurant)

Jon Treadon

Truely a one of a kind dining experience in Nashville. The food is an extension of chefs family and you feel like part of it throughout the whole dinner. His personal stories behind each dish are fascinating and make each service unique.

Joel Fischer

Hands down THE best dining experience I have had in Nashville. The first line sums up the entire experience for Tailor Nashville. My girlfriend and I went here for our Valentine's Day dinner, and I was a little nervous with them being so new, but it far surpassed all expectations I had. Reservations are required, they do not accept walk-ups. This is also a tasting menu so the menu is set and you do not actually order anything (unless you would like something from the bar). THE ATMOSPHERE: Tailor Nashville is located on the backside of Mop / Broom Mess hall and has it's own entrance down the alley, which automatically gives it a cool, secretive feel. The space itself is very intimate, only about 16 or so tables with soft lighting which really gives it a romantic, unique feel. The decor is simple yet elegant with the massive chandelier being the focal point of the room. All of the food is prepared in the open for every one to see. During each course the chef personally tells you the history of the dish and fun facts about the ingredients, without dragging it on and even making us laugh numerous times. Sometimes with tasting menus the chef can drag on about how good the food is and so on, but this is not the case at Tailor Nashville. Everything is paid for upfront when you make your reservation online, which can understandably make some people nervous. As a nervous buyer myself, let me tell you we will be back again and again. Not having a single transaction take place while we were there was incredibly unique and also incredibly refreshing. THE FOOD AND DRINK: A beverage pairing is optional, and I do recommend taking an Uber/Lyft if you plan on purchasing that as you have a drink paired for 6 of the 8 courses. The pairings themselves are expertly selected and paired perfectly with each of the dishes. I historically have not a huge fan of Indian-inspired food, but this place completely changed my mind. This was like nothing I had eaten before and it was totally delicious! Every dish flowed nicely into the next and had me wishing I had more and more of each dish (although we were completely stuffed by the time we left). THE SERVICE: There are a plethora of restaurants in Nashville with excellent service, but few are as exceptional as Tailor Nashville. We truly felt welcome and comfortable our entire meal. We were the first ones to show up for the 8:30pm slot and chatted with the incredibly friendly staff. They will have you a seat assigned before you show up, but they were happy to accommodate our request for a particular table. Even with the table change they knew our names and that we had the optional beverage pairing when we sat down. At Tailor Nashville, you don't have one particular server, but the entire staff at the restaurant. Everyone tends to all the tables collectively and they work like a well-oiled machine in terms of fulfilling requests or any needs there are. I would not have guessed that they had only been open for 2 months. Another feature that stood out to me, and it may seem small, but the team that plated the food wore gloves while prepping each meal which was nice to see since everything is prepared out in the open. Hands down the best part of the entire experience is the staff. They are incredibly professional, prompt, welcoming, and also down to Earth. Tailor Nashville is an upscale dining experience with a laid-back attitude, and the staff embodies that. If you truly want to get to know the staff, sit at the bar. We cannot wait to go back :)

Casey Bond

Stop thinking/reading about booking a reservation here and just do it! Worth every penny and it’s more of an experience than it is a “reservation.” You learn about every dish directly from the chef (Vivek) who has interesting and witty stories to share about each dish and why they have meaning. Not to mention they taste amazing. Best meal we have had in Nashville and we do quite a bit of “tasting around town.” Enjoy it!

Blerta Selden

The food is excellent and beautifully plated. The chef comes to your table and explains every dish and the story behind it. He thoughtfully experiments with flavors from his Indian background to create one of kind dishes. The ingredients are locally sourced and the menu changes with availability of the ingredients. The food and experience is one of kind in Nashville. Looking forward to the new menus Chef Vivek will create for us.

ian navarro

What a refreshing change to a dining experience! Intimate, fun, delicious and beautiful space. Will become a regular spot in our rotation!

Kelly Heyen

It’s way more than just a nice meal— Tailor is about the whole experience. The evening felt like one big exclusive-yet-approachable dinner party. We absolutely loved learning more about the food and the concept behind the restaurant— the chef came out before each course to talk about the dishes, and it made for a really unique and special experience! I love the way it made me more mindful of and excited about what I was eating. And the food was fabulous! We did this for my birthday, and it made for such a fun celebration!

Nick Harris

Such an awesome experience - get the bar seats if you get them early enough. We loved every dish and can not wait until the menu changes to come back again!

j phillips

Intimate setting with awesome food. Great concept where the chef/owner relays the personal story of each dish as it is delivered. Terrific service and interesting to see the direction that Indian food can take.

Richard Exton

Interesting mix of Indian and Southern, with locally sourced meats and vegetables.

Annette Klaus

I love the entire experience at Tailor. The chef, staff, food and ambiance are all top-notch

Allison Tolen

$60 is not bad for a tasting menu in Nashville, but I was nervous after trying the popcorn waiting for us at our table because it didn't have a lot of flavor and tasted a little stale (I'm sure that just depends on the day you get the popcorn and whether you get a good, flavorful scoop). Every other course made up for it. As of February the menu hasn't changed since it opened (good idea to try and get the logistics of a new restaurant perfected before switching everything up!), but it was so good that we would come back for the same menu. We were glad we didn't get the pairing, mainly because we don't love white wine which there seemed to be at least a couple of the pairings. Regular drink menu was sufficient for us! If you want to interact personally with the chef/sous chefs, sit at the bar, otherwise just listen to the chef between each course for regular dining!

P B

delicious food , awesome experience. great host . bartender very knowledgeable

Michelle Bergey

Absolute fabulous restaurant in all aspects: food, drink, atmosphere, and overall experience! The dinner was very intimate and engaging, and chatting with the chef and staff was definitely the highlight. The food was incredible and I was more than stuffed by the end. By far the best meal I had during my time in Nashville. If you are looking for a unique and delicious dining experience, I can't recommend Tailor enough. (Tip: sit at the bar)

Eddielicious M

Chef Vivek gives an oral history of each course being presented which is nice for us who are not familiar with Indian food and geography. And he is highly entertaining, he should do a podcast. The food is delicious and served omakase style. Even if you don’t think you like “Indian” food you will enjoy this. The downsides are you better be really comfortable with your dining partner because each course is served on one plate/bowl so your are sharing it. Like shared soup in one bowl? So prob not a good place for a business meal And if you are a big eater you will leave hungry. But it’s $60 for like 7 courses so not unfair. The super delicious roasted squash course could’ve been a little larger (you got about 2 tablespoons here) and not cut into profit margin much.

JD Maines

This is a chef’s table dining experience. You can not compare this to your grandpa’s steakhouse. A culinary expert takes you on a tour de force that will change the way you view the dining out experience. The food is 5 stars prepared by Nashville’s best up and coming young chef Vivek Surti. If you want plain and ordinary go somewhere else. If you want something amazing and different, go to Tailor.

Brian Kownacki

Outstanding restaurant

Andrew Zajac

Eat the bar for the best experience. Staff and chef are great

Matthew Rogers

100% 5 stars. What an exquisite experience. Vivek has crafted a masterful experience combining story telling and family dishes (with a twist of course). Space is very limited and you must book in advance. This is a perfect place for romantic nights or celebrations with friends and family. Each week is different, so you never know what you'll be getting but I assure you it will be terrific. If you are vegan or vegetarian, they will be happy to accommodate your dietary restrictions.

Alexander Voice

Tailor's concept is interesting and may present a compelling case to diners who like Indian food, or who have visited the sub continent, and are weary of eating Americanized Indian restaurant curries. Chef Vivek's homestyle Indian dishes are certainly interesting and eclectic, and diners will likely find themselves exploring new culinary horizons. However execution is severely lacking, which is unacceptable at Tailor's price point. Several dishes used low quality ingredients (beef and shrimp for example), had undercooked components (rice and okra), or were just unpolished in ways that are not acceptable for $120pp meal. The drink pairing was very low quality and overpriced, service was mediocre, and servers were unknowledgeable about the drinks. This experience would have received 3 stars overall if not for the restaurant attempting to massively over-charge our group by $200 after "forgetting" that we prepaid for the drink pairing. I had to dig up a card statement from more than a month ago to verify this, and have no doubt that other less observant diners also paid twice (most got the drink pairing). Bad enough you have to prepay for the meals; unacceptable that they are double charging people whether intentionally or not. Stay away from Tailor and save your money for one of Nashville's many other eateries offering higher quality dining.

Dave Thomas

It is an experience you will remember. The menu is a tasting menu style, they refer to it as dinner. The quality and flavors are very good and unique. The Chef tells a story with each of the 5 courses. You should definitely get alcohol pairings with your meal, they are well thought out and generous. This was our first but it won't be our last visit.

Prina Maines

Every detail at this resteraunt has been thoughtfully selected by the chef and this attention shines through as he gives information about how each dish is prepared, the inspiration behind each dish. Not to mention the space is absolutely beautiful, the massive chandelier is on of the biggest I’ve ever seen. Tailor Nashville has moved to the top of our dining list!

Cristina Plascencia

Incredible. The best food I have had in Nashville in such a long time and such a refreshing change from everything else. Please, do yourself a favor and eat here. There is no way I will ever miss a menu here again.

Sam Bohn

The chief is amazing and so is the food. If you have the money, it's worth it.

Lisa White

Amazing

Benjamin Pietrzyk

Great food. Excellent service. A culinary experience unlike any other in Nashville.

Chris

The food was excellent and the ambiance was lovely. I thought the service was some of the best I have had in Nashville. I thought in the overcrowded Nashville dining scene that Tailor really stands out as a unique experience.

AMarketingSmith

Super authentic Indian food with a cozy atmosphere. The drink pairings were unique, and the experience was a foodie paradise. We'll be back!

Kady Navarro

Beautiful space, great food and drinks! If you are looking for something different to experience check it out! Great view of downtown from the patio and nice for groups too!

Sagar and Sheena

Great food, ambiance, and personable chef! Have been to the VEA supper clubs over the past few years, but head chef Vivek Surti has outdone himself with this experience! He has done a great job merging traditional recipes with his own eclectic experiences to produce a one-of-a-kind restaurant. His Southern-Indian fusion theme is successfully achieved with multiple tasty dishes, utilizing fresh produce from local sources. FYI - this is not a normal sit-down restaurant experience. He has two dining times per evening, and every minute of it is well utilized. Vivek has created an intimate environment, where you feel like you are at a formal dinner party. Not only is the presentation beautiful, but he does a fantastic job explaining the inspiration behind many of his dishes and the tasting menu is so much fun! BTW, he extremely accommodating with dietary restrictions, cooking separate dishes in advance. If you have any concerns regarding any of the dishes, you should write them in when you are booking online.

Matt Ross

Best meal ever.