The most romantic restaurant in middle Tennessee is right here in Hendersonville. It is said that Papa’s Italian Grill & Café is for lovers and for that special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday or wedding party, this setting is perfect. The candlelight, cozy surroundings and mood music make your evening a memorable one.

Every Wednesday is “Date Night at the Grill”. Dinner for two includes two house salads, Breads, choice of any two entries and a bottle of wine (limited to $26.00) for a total price of only $39.95. The menu includes steaks, seafood dishes and all the favorite pastas. After dinner, the evening can be extended to the upstairs lounge for “writers night”. This is a great showcase of local writers at open mike to strum their songs for your listening pleasure. Friday and Saturday nights in the upstairs lounge feature show quality bands for dining and dancing.

Special events are abundant at the Grill. Elegant wine dinners are scheduled throughout the year with cuisine to match fine wines from around the world. Most recent was a Mediterranean theme dinner prepared by the famous Chef Rakka. The main course of Lamb was paired with a Gewurztraminer, hand harvested and cold fermented to preserve its delicate spicy flavor. New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day, St. Patrick’s Day, and even Halloween are celebrated as special occasions at the Grill.

Papa has created a menu of traditional Italian dishes for the budget minded, but offers an array of custom dishes to satisfy those interested in fine cuisine. Steak with a side of pasta, vegetable, or Italian style potatoes or Grilled pork chops with Caribbean sauce served on a bed of pasta are hearty dishes. For the seafood lovers, Grouper with tequila lime sauce on a bed of spaghettini, Lemon Pepper Salmon topped with spinach and served over a bed of spaghettini or baked fish topped with fresh vegetables and served over spaghettini with butter sauce are creative and delicious.

For the corporate client, there’s private dining and meeting area’s for special occasions. Birthday parties, Wedding receptions, Christmas parties are supported with an experienced staff to provide a memorial event. This is one of the largest accommodations in the Hendersonville area to host a group of moderate size. Plan your next event with Papa at the Italian Grill and Cafe. One call can arrange all the details including decorations, menu and entertainment as desired.

For budget dining there’s penny pinching items such as classic pastas including spaghetti and meatballs or sausage, cheese ravioli, manicotti or fettuccine alfredo. World-class pizzas made with special recipe dough, prepared in-house, your choice of tomato or white sauce and a generous portion of mozzarella cheese. This is topped with your choice meats and toppings such as mushrooms, onions and black olives. Your favorite beverage or one of our many beers from around the world can make this an affordable and delicious dining experience.

Remember, Papa’s Italian Grill and Café is for lovers and a dining experience you won’t forget.