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Once Upon a Time in France, Nashville, TN

Once Upon a Time in France

4.7
4.7
111 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Best French Restaurant in Tennessee 2023!
Best Restaurant in Nashville 2022!
Set in a cozy 1920's Parisian Bistro décor, "Once Upon A Time In France" is all Francophiles and food lovers have ever dreamed of:
*Friendly small neighborhood bistro,
*Authentic traditional French Food,
*Over 75 French wines, European beers, and delicious beverages carefully selected!

The concept is our country’s favorite: a Bistro.
A french Bistro is usually a quaint and cozy neighborhood restaurant serving traditional cuisine.
But it is also usually loud, people sit close to each other, it may be hard to make your way through the restaurant, there may be servers and busers running everywhere.
We do not claim to be a fine dining establishment nor claim to have a “new cuisine” type of food, but we can guarantee that we are the only true, authentic French Restaurant in Nashville, and we guarantee that you will have a great evening in our unique little corner of France!

Bon appétit!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 649-8284
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    East Nashville
  • Cross street
    Greenwood Avenue, Sharpe Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    WeGo bus stop: Gallatin Ave & Greenwood Ave SB
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • How We Dine in France

    $130.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    How We Dine In France is our new set-menu Experience: delight in a curated 6-course dinner complete with selected wine pairings, while enjoying our unique art deco ambiance, reminiscent of 1930s France. Each course comes with a story and fun facts from Chef Laurent's childhood in Lyon and his extensive knowledge of French cuisine. Glass of Champagne Escargots de Bourgogne (wine: Maison Latour Chardonnay) or Rosette de Lyon (wine: Valmoissine Pinot Noir) Boeuf Bourguignon sample (wine: Valmoissine Pinot Noir) Confit de canard (wine: Château La Caze St Emilion) or Steak frites (wine: Mourchon Côtes du Rhône) or Truite aux amandes (wine: Roussely Sauvignon Blanc) Assiette de Fromages (wine: Schlumberger Pinot Gris) Café Gourmand
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  • New Year's Eve in France

    $129.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our specially curated, 6-course, French New Year's Eve Menu. Kir Royal Framboise - Amuse-bouche - Escargots de Bourgogne - Foie Gras de canard - Filet Mignon or/ Mérou Grillé - Trio de Desserts à l'ancienne

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Once Upon a Time in France offers an authentic French dining experience in East Nashville, transporting guests to a charming bistro with its "super cozy atmosphere" and "excellent food." The staff is "amazing and knowledgeable," ensuring a delightful visit. Guests rave about the "incredible duck confit" and "fantastic service," making it a must-visit spot for lovers of French cuisine.

111 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Nashville

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful setting. The food, however, was a little disappointing. A basket of very ordinary bread was $5. Very good drinks and french fries were wonderful.

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  2. Carlye

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. We can’t wait to return. Definitely one of new favorite spots to dine.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Grace

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress forgot to put in our entree and even when we told her she still didn’t address the issue. We ended up having to leave without eating the meal, she did send it to go but it completely ruined our date night experience.
    Once Upon a Time in FranceResponded 4 days ago
    Bonjour Grace, I am deeply sorry for the miscommunication with your server; this issue has been addressed as a team to make sure it doesn't happen again. I am glad your Boeuf Bourguignon was on the house, and I do hope you were able to enjoy it at home! We look forward to hosting your next dinner out and make it nothing short of amazing. Merci!

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  4. Jeremy

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic from moment walking in door. Greta ambiance and food was excellent. Unpretentious familial experience all around

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Matt

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For being outside of France and inside the national capital of fried foods, this was a treat to realize simple dishes can be absolutely fantastic. Recommend the trout and cheese plate with French beer.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Diane

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular, we loved every moment of our evening at Once Upon a Time a Time in France.

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  7. Clint

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite places to go to. We have been there with friends who have never been to France and we assure them just how authentic it feels. I would highly recommend Once Upon a Time in France to anyone wanting to experience great French cuisine with a staff that is friendly, informative, and appreciative.
    Once Upon a Time in FranceResponded on November 16, 2024
    Bonjour Clint! Thank you for taking the time to review our small French Bistro! So glad you had a wonderful time with us, and we look forward to hosting your next dinner out. Merci!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Christine

    Boise

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once Upon a Time in France was a culinary delight. Everyone enjoyed their meals with no exception. The waiter was superb, a lovely Frenchman who chatted happily with us and the hostess came by several times to be sure we were happy and enjoying ourselves. We were there for a special occasion and a wonderful night was had by all. The chef is clearly a master in the kitchen. There was a bit of a misunderstanding when some of our party arrived, apologies were made and a complimentary round of champagne was brought to our table and the evening went on with great satisfaction! We enjoyed amazing cocktails, escargot, duck, steak and mousse for dessert just to name a few things we had...Superbe!
    Once Upon a Time in FranceResponded on November 16, 2024
    Bonjour Christine, and thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review of your visit with us! So glad you enjoyed our French bistro ambiance and cuisine -and I agree, Geoffrey is an amazing server :) We look forward to hosting your next dinner out. À bientôt!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. shackelford

    Nashville

    66 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed our appetizers (cheese board, salami, pâté) and the cocktails were spot on. Good wine selection, reasonably priced. Bubbly and a St. Joseph were excellent, but our bottle of Mercurey smelled strongly of acetate and was undrinkable. Cassoulet and beef bourguignon were very good. Both Steak frites orders were ordered medium but came out virtually raw. Dessert menu is limited but very good. Service started strong, but trailed off as our meal progressed.
    Once Upon a Time in FranceResponded on November 16, 2024
    Bonjour Mr Shackleford, thank you for taking the time to review our establishment. So glad you enjoyed your time with us! I am sorry to hear the steak did not come at your specified temperature -your server would have been more than happy to correct this for you rapidly. The Cellier des Dames Mercurey rouge is an excellent choice, especially to accompany a Boeuf bourguignon -maybe getting you a different glass would have helped? -Your server would have loved to make things right on the day for you. We look forward to hosting your next dinner out and making this a wonderful experience on all levels!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Diane

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Laurent and his staff were so attentive and friendly! Both the steak frites and trout almandine were delicious but we absolutely loved the pate’. With a bottle of Beaujolais our dinner cost was very reasonable. We’ll be returning again for the French Onion soup, more pate’, and wine!
    Once Upon a Time in FranceResponded on November 16, 2024
    Merci Diane for your sweet review! The pâté is definitely a favorite around here - can't argue with Chef's grandmother's recipe! We loved hosting your dinner and hope you will consider dining with us again on your next visit to Nashville!

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FAQs

Once Upon a Time in France offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 649-8284.

Once Upon a Time in France is rated 4.7 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Once Upon a Time in France does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Once Upon a Time in France

1102 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-3202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Greenwood Avenue, Sharpe Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    East Nashville
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    WeGo bus stop: Gallatin Ave & Greenwood Ave SB
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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