Opening June 5–6, 2026
The LOCAL
Italian Experience
First Friday & Saturday of Each Month
First Seating: 6:00 PM · Second Seating: 7:30 PM
Reservations Required · Downtown Centerville, TN
Reserve Your TableFriday Dinner: $45 per person · Saturday Dinner: $55 per person
Fountain drinks and iced tea included.
Tax and gratuity not included.
An After-Hours Experience
A Refined Italian Dinner Experience
When the cafe closes, The LOCAL Place transforms into an intimate Italian dining room — low light, real tablecloths, warm service, and a multi-course dinner designed to be enjoyed slowly.
Our Italian dinner experience is inspired by the meals Concetta's mother Filomena; born and raised in Caserta, Italy, prepared for her family: honest Italian cooking, handmade flavor, slow-braised meats, fresh pasta, shared bread, seasonal vegetables, and dolce to close the evening.
This is not a rushed dinner. It is a thoughtful, after-hours dining experience with limited seating and intentionally portioned courses.
Exclusive. After-hours.
The Format
How It Works
Each guest selects:
- One antipasto
- One pasta tasting
- One secondi tasting
- One contorno
House Italian Flatbread and Misticanza are served for the table to share. Lemon sorbet is included to finish the meal, with specialty dolce add-ons available.
Friday Dinner: $45 per person
Saturday Dinner: $55 per person
Fountain drinks and iced tea included.
Tax and gratuity not included.
Not sure what a course or dish means? The guide explains each item, what comes on the plate, and which options are available Friday, Saturday, or both evenings.
The Italian Table
“In Italy, dinner is more than a meal—it's a ritual. Courses unfold slowly, each with its own purpose.”
Small bites to awaken the palate
A shared Italian-style flatbread served for the table
A pasta tasting
A simple Italian salad
The main tasting: beef, pork, poultry, or fish
Seasonal vegetables and traditional Italian sides
Dessert, to close the evening
Take your time. Savor each course. This is how Italy eats.
Dish Gallery
Our Favorites
With smoked salmon
Swipe to browse the dishes.
Curated Dinner Service
Featured Menus
Penne Rigate
Friday Dinner · $45 per person
Tax and gratuity not included.
A Classic Start to the Weekend
Friday's dinner features antipasti, house Italian flatbread, pasta tastings — Linguine al Tartufo, Spaghetti Marinara, and Penne Rigate — Misticanza salad, Polpette, Pollo alla Cacciatora, seasonal contorni, and dolce.
Ravioli al Limone e Ricotta
With smoked salmon
Saturday Dinner · $55 per person
Tax and gratuity not included.
The Elevated Weekend Menu
Saturday's dinner is our elevated weekend menu, featuring antipasti, house Italian flatbread, our Friday pasta tastings with additional pasta tastings including fresh lemon and ricotta ravioli in a creamy lemon sauce and Carbonara, Misticanza salad, Polpette, Osso Buco, seasonal contorni, and dolce.
Seasonal Specials
What's Fresh Tonight
Our kitchen follows the season, so each evening may include additional contorni, specialty desserts, featured dishes, or small-batch specials not listed online. Ask us what came in fresh, what we made today, and what we are especially excited to serve.
A Table Worth the Drive
One hour from Nashville · Downtown Centerville, TN
First Friday & Saturday of each month · First seating 6:00 PM · Second seating 7:30 PM
Opening June 5–6, 2026
Friday Dinner: $45 per person · Saturday Dinner: $55 per person
Fountain drinks and iced tea included.
Tax and gratuity not included.
111 S Public Square · Centerville, TN 37033
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does The LOCAL Italian Experience open?
Our first dinner weekend is Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026. After opening weekend, The LOCAL Italian Experience is served on the first Friday and Saturday of each month.
Are reservations required?
Yes, reservations are required. Seating is limited and dinner is served in two seatings: 6 PM and 7:30 PM.
What nights are you open?
We are open the first Friday and Saturday of each month. First seating begins at 6:00 PM, and second seating begins at 7:30 PM.
What kind of food is served?
A refined multi-course Italian dinner with antipasti, house Italian flatbread, pasta tasting, salad, secondi, contorni, and dolce. Friday and Saturday menus vary, and seasonal specials may be offered each evening.
What is included in the price?
Dinner includes the multi-course Italian experience, House Italian Flatbread for the table, lemon sorbet, fountain drinks, and iced tea. Friday dinner is $45 per person, and Saturday dinner is $55 per person. Tax and gratuity are not included. Specialty flatbread enhancements and specialty dolce add-ons may be available.
Is BYOB wine allowed?
Yes — guests may BYOB a sealed bottle of wine during Italian dinners where permitted by policy. Please review the BYOB policy before your visit. Wine only, please.
Where is it located?
111 S Public Square in Centerville, TN — inside The LOCAL Place on the square. About 1 hour from Nashville on Highway 100.
Is it a good date night spot?
It was designed for exactly that. An hour from Nashville, inside a historic downtown building, multi-course Italian dinner — yes, it's a date night spot.
How far is it from Nashville?
About 1 hour from Nashville via Highway 100 — a scenic drive that makes the evening feel like a real trip. Worth it.
Is there a dress code?
There is no set dress code — come as you are and bring an appetite. That said, this is a refined dining experience, so it’s also the perfect excuse to dress up, make it a date night, or celebrate something special.
Can I order coffee or espresso during dinner?
Our full coffee bar will not be open during dinner, but guests may order traditional espresso shots, and sweeten them to taste just as they would in Italy. Espresso after dinner? Always. Cappuccino? We’ll save that for the morning. We also offer Affogato on our dolce menu, along with nonalcoholic Italian spritzers for a festive, alcohol-free option.