Experts' Choice Award Etch
What the experts agree on
Chef Deb Paquette's bold, flavor-packed New American cooking draws Nashville foodies with inventive dishes featuring contrasting sauces and unexpected ingredient combinations. The open kitchen and chef's bar let you watch her work, while
“The central location downtown is perfect for a pre- or post-show dinner.”
– Gayot
Zagat4.8
"The upscale prices are "reasonable" for the quality, the "knowledgeable" staff is "helpful with wine pairings"." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Etch's upscale, no-fuss interior appeals to the business crowd; chef-owner Deb Paquette's inventive take on classic American dishes draws all the rest in." Full review
Zagat "Everything from grilled strip steak, fried duck gizzards and Portuguese ravioli awaits at this stylish New American in Green Hills, helmed by Nashville icon Deb Paquette (Etch, Zola)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The more intimate and tranquil sister restaurant to chef/owner Deb Paquette’s bustling downtown spot Etch." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Chef Deb Paquette draws from a range of cuisines to create big, bold flavors, and Nashville foodies love her for it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Award winning chef Deb Paquette helms this modern restaurant with an open kitchen and a chef's bar where guests can watch and interact with her"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Frommer's "Paquette is a master of contrasting flavors, meaning that most every dish comes with multiple dollops of sauces through which you can drag the proteins and vegetables. " Full review
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Fodor's "It's rare that a fine-dining restaurant is best known for an appetizer, but this is definitely the case for Etch's legendary roasted cauliflower dish, a work of art on a plate with..." Full review
The Infatuation8.4
"Etch, a Nashville fine dining staple, made its way south to Franklin and carved out a spot in the industrial-cool maze of The Factory. It brought all of its greatest hits with it, too—the..." Full review
The Infatuation6.8
"Etch has been a fine dining staple for well over a decade. And while the iconic cauliflower and sliced venison with filo dough might’ve been revolutionary when they debuted, the city (and..." Full review
