Joey's House of Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

1. Joey's House of Pizza

9.0
897 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN
Pizzeria · 32 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Henderson: This place has some excellent authentic Italian cuisine.

Paul K L.Paul K Lee: Favorite: spinach roll with Italian sausage! Authentic newyork style pizza with quality ingredients you can taste!

Josh H.Josh Hardcastle: Best authentic New York Pizza in Nashville!! Hey, Fa-getta-bout it!!

McNamara's Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

2. McNamara's Irish Pub

8.9
2470 Old Lebanon Rd, Nashville, TN
Pub · 118 tips and reviews

Tammy F.Tammy Fisher: The music is authentic, fun, and outstanding!!

Benjamin O.Benjamin Olds: OK, the Irish food here is great. That's a no brainer! However, the live authentic Irish music is what I'll be driving back to Nashville to experience again. Sit downstairs near the stage and enjoy!

Dana F.Dana Franks: If you go on the weekend at lunch they serve a Full Irish breakfast with bangers, rashers, two eggs, black and white pudding and soda bread. Incredibly authentic and tasty. Get a pot of tea also.

DeSano Pizza Bakery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

3. DeSano Pizza Bakery

8.9
115 16th Ave S (McGavock), Nashville, TN
Pizzeria · 69 tips and reviews

Alandis B.Alandis Brassel: Looks like a cross between NYC's Bad Horse and Adrienne's. Authentic. Delicious.

Nicki R.Nicki Robins: If you want authentic Italian pizza, this is the place! This is the real deal!!!!!

Meme S.Meme Smith: If you are from up north where you know what REAL authentic pizza taste like, this place is awful. Save your money 😕

Mas Tacos Por Favor is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

4. Mas Tacos Por Favor

9.1
732 McFerrin Ave (at W Eastland Ave.), Nashville, TN
Taco Restaurant · Greenwood · 138 tips and reviews

Canaan SmithCanaan Smith: I'm a sucker for street tacos. But they gotta be authentic. This place nails it. I could live there.

José H.José Hp: Good food but definitely not authentic Mexican food. If you’re looking for real Mexican food Nolensville pike is the place to go in Nashville

Clint T.Clint Taylor: Authentic tocos, bit of a dive, but the tacos are worth it, CASH ONLY, 6$ Margs at the bar in the back, great lunch spot.

King Market, Laos Thai Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

5. King Market, Laos Thai Cafe

8.6
1801 Antioch Pike, Nashville, TN
Asian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Sabrin M.Sabrin Muhammad: Great prices and authentic food!

Keri K.Keri K.: Best Authentic Thai food in Nashville hands down!

Jared G.Jared Godar: Wonderful food: fresh and as spicy as you'd like it. Prices can't be beat either (they recently raised them, but still in the $6.00-8.50 range for entrees)

Coco's Italian Market and Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

6. Coco's Italian Market and Kitchen

8.6
411 51st Ave N (btw Charlotte Ave & Alabama Ave), Nashville, TN
Italian Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

RoxannaRoxanna: The Tortillini Elliston is authentic bliss and the Chicken Marsala is heavenly!

Family Focus Blog h.Family Focus Blog http://familyfocusblog.com: So many tasty sweets, breads, chocolates, snacks, & gelato in their attached market. Yummy authentic food with reasonable prices (had a great panini with pasta salad for $7-8)!

Jody D.Jody Derrick: Bruschetta is the best! Personal favorite roared veggies with shrimp.

Robert's Western World is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

7. Robert's Western World

8.7
416 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Bar · 131 tips and reviews

Stephanie F.Stephanie Fois: The live music is awesome, the atmosphere is authentic and fun, and the drinks are well priced. Great place to spend an evening out.

RussellRussell: Very authentic honkey tonk

Chris M.Chris Muñoz: For the authentic “Nashville” experience, stop here. Food and drinks and cheaper than the nearby honky tonks!

Casa Fiesta is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

8. Casa Fiesta

9.2
1111 Bell Rd (at Cane Ridge Rd), Antioch, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Christina C.Christina Conway: As a native Texan and Hispanic woman. I approve of this place. Authentic, but don't expect to get some traditional plates like carne guisada, menudo, or barbacoa. Also, breakfast not served.

Jolie C.Jolie Chabot: Excellent, authentic food & service.

Wendy L.Wendy Lockhart: The grilled chicken soft shell taco with cheese and pico de gallo is wonderful!

Taj Indian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

9. Taj Indian Restaurant

7.9
3943 Nolensville Pike (Nolensville Pike), Nashville, TN
Indian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Kshitij V.Kshitij V: Hands down the best Indian restaurant in Greater Nashville. For once, you can get as authentic food as it gets, in the US.

Amber C.Amber Curry: Best bhindi masala I've had yet! Authentic and quick friendly service!

SySy: Quick service and the food was clearly authentic.

The Smiling Elephant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

10. The Smiling Elephant

8.6
2213 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Thai Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

helenraehelenrae: Charming, authentic Thai food in an old auto repair shop--a place you used to bring your beat-up old Volvo or Mercedes--now one of the only places in town for a decent Thai curry. Get the ginger tea!

Zach G.Zach Gibson: I was concerned with the authentic Chicken Pad Thai at first because I usually eat “Americanized” Asian food, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was super good!

Grey G.Grey Garner: The soup is awesome. It's a huge bowl so it's nice and filling. Get it with the lemongrass broth.

Epice is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

11. Epice

8.5
2902 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Sunnyside · 16 tips and reviews

Alexa Jane B.Alexa Jane Brooks: The most delicious, authentic Lebanese / Middle Eastern food in Nashville (and maybe the whole South East!). Get the lamb, kenefe, and a fresh fruit cocktail. You won't be sorry!

Barry H.Barry Heard: One of my absolute favourite Nashville restaurants. The food, service, decor, and libations are basically perfect.

Ian B.Ian Bernstein: The menu items sounded like IKEA products; badass. The rice was so soft I wanted to sleep on it; also badass.

Siam Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

12. Siam Cafe

8.8
316 McCall St (Nolensville Pike), Nashville, TN
Thai Restaurant · Glencliff · 24 tips and reviews

ChristaChrista: The staff is so friendly, and it is a nice casual and/or dressy date night. The evening dining area is authentic, cozy, and fancy. Their food is incredible, and you get a good amount for the $.

Stephanie R.Stephanie Reed: Best Massaman Curry in Nashville. Maybe even the planet. Yum!

Jason T.Jason Tan: Get the duck curry

Husk is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

13. Husk

9.1
37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · 148 tips and reviews

AnissaAnissa: Who knew Southern food could be done with such flourish? Chef Sean Brock does an amazing job of creating a menu that's both innovative and authentic. Get the Southern vegetables!

Cheryl B.Cheryl Belles: Eggs Benedict with fried homemade bologna. Yum!

MaloryMalory: Everything delivered. Highlights: bone marrow, pork chop, panna cotta. Best looking staff in Nashville.

Angelo's Picnic Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

14. Angelo's Picnic Pizza

8.5
2713 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN
Pizzeria · 22 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Tincher: Great pizza, subs, strombolis and calzones!!!! Wonderfully made italian ....3rd generation authentic!

Mitch S.Mitch Scooby: Come hungry everything's good. 5 star all the way.veal Marsala is out of this world!!!pizza is second to none!!

Lisa P.Lisa Pool: Tell them you want it your way! These folks are awesome

Gabby's Burgers & Fries is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Nashville.

15. Gabby's Burgers & Fries

8.8
493 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN
Burger Joint · South Nashville · 85 tips and reviews

Stefano R.Stefano Relli: Great burgers and Sweet Potato Fries. Small place, but very authentic. Burgers cooked to order!

Bob P.Bob P: Exceptional flavor from non GMO, non of those corn fed beef. Loved it! Love their work schedule as well.

Melissa L.Melissa Lapsley: Best sweet potato fries ever.