8 New Nashville Restaurants to Try This Month: June 2026 (Paste-Over)
If your restaurant rotation is feeling a little stale, Nashville has plenty of new options to spice things up … particuarly in Wedgewood-Houston! From Italian classics and exquisite Japanese cuisine to Vietnamese coffee, frozen Greek yogurt, and neighborhood gathering spots, here are the newest restaurants, cafés, bars, and bodegas to add to your must-try list.
Alla Vita
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: allavitanashville.com
Alla Vita has officially arrived in Wedgewood-Houston! The neighborhood Italian restaurant from Chef Lee Wolen and Boka Restaurant Group serves handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, shareable antipasti, and classic Italian entrées in a warm, garden-inspired setting.
Menu standouts include Rigatoni alla Vodka, Spring Pea Cappelletti, Chicken Parmigiana, and wood-fired pizzas topped with burrata, prosciutto, and more, giving us another reason to visit one of the city’s hottest dining districts.
Culture Club
Neighborhood: Wedgewood Houston
More Info: eatcultureclub.com
Another Wedgewood-Houston newbie, Culture Club brings a fresh twist on frozen yogurt to the neighborhood. Founded by brothers Bear and PJ Kaminer, the Nashville-born concept specializes in high-protein frozen Greek yogurt with rotating flavors and seasonal collaborations.
James Beard Award semifinalist and Pastry Chef Noelle Marchetti oversees the toppings program, so you know they’re on point! In addition to frozen treats, you can enjoy Greek yogurt bowls, coffee from Crema Coffee Roasters, and ceremonial-grade matcha.
Em & Me Café
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info: emandmecafe.com
Em & Me Café brings Vietnamese coffee, bites, and family tradition together under one roof. Inspired by the founders’ parents and their family’s journey from Vietnam to Nashville, the café serves everything from bánh mì and spring rolls to a reimagined pretzel paired with a housemade lemongrass coconut curry dip.
You can also enjoy specialty Vietnamese coffee, jazz nights, and beyond. There’s even a fun 30-second online quiz to help you figure out what to order!
The Hangout Cafe
Neighborhood: East Nashville
More Info: Instagram
The Hangout Café is bringing coffee, chai, and community to East Nashville. Inspired by Indian hospitality, the gathering spot and café serves specialty coffee drinks, housemade chai brewed with spices sourced from India, pastries, and light bites.
What really sets it apart, though, is its expansive backyard, complete with a children’s play area, fenced-in dog spaces, and room for live music, movie nights, and community events. It’s a welcoming spot where kids, dogs, and grown-ups can all feel right at home.
Momotaro
Neighborhood: Wedgewood Houston
More Info: momotaronashville.com
One of Chicago’s most celebrated Japanese restaurants now calls Wedgewood-Houston home. Chef Gene Kato’s Momotaro combines traditional Japanese techniques with a contemporary approach, serving sushi, sashimi, robata-grilled specialties, premium wagyu, and an extensive sake program.
Nashville-specific additions include a dedicated temaki hand roll experience, Nashville Hot Chicken Mapo Tofu, and a dry-aged seafood program.
Middleman
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: Instagram
Middleman brings a whiskey-forward cocktail experience to Wedgewood-Houston. Another spot from Boka Restaurant Group, the sophisticated bar celebrates Tennessee’s whiskey heritage while putting a creative spin on classic cocktails. The menu features drinks inspired by Southern flavors, incorporating ingredients like pickle brine, green tomato, spice rubs, and espresso Campari.
You can also explore a thoughtfully curated selection of Tennessee and international whiskies, rare agave spirits, and vintage liqueurs. Located between Alla Vita and Momotaro, Middleman is a chic gathering spot for drinks and conversation.
Sally’s Stay Awhile
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More info: sallysnashville.com
Named for the daughter of one of Wedgewood-Houston’s earliest developers, Sally’s Stay Awhile offers an all-day dining experience steeped in neighborhood charm. The menu spans breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, and happy hour, with offerings ranging from croissant waffles and breakfast burritos to French dips, rotisserie chicken, and scratch-made pasta.
Vannie’s Table
Neighborhood: North Nashville
More info: vanniestable.com
Vannie’s Table is bringing a fresh take on the neighborhood market to North Nashville. Inspired by New York bodegas, European cafés, and Southern hospitality, the family-owned concept blends grab-and-go groceries with coffee, beer, wine, and a welcoming space to gather.
You can also find local products, curated provisions, and quick meals, and even settle in with a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or breakfast items like a bacon burrito. Created by Emily and Brock Pries and named for their daughter, Savannah (“Vannie”), the market is a true neighborhood hub.
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UPDATES FROM MAY 2026
Jenna von Oy Bratcher
Jenna von Oy Bratcher is StyleBlueprint's Editorial Operations Manager and Lead Content Editor. The East Coast native moved to Nashville almost two decades ago, by way of Los Angeles. She is a lover of dogs, strong coffee, traveling, and exploring the local restaurant scene bite by bite.