Varallo’s is the oldest restaurant in the state of Tennessee, founded in 1907 and family run for 112 years. Famous for our chili, we also serve breakfast all day, plate lunches and burgers, fries and sandwiches. We operate as counter service and our goal is to serve the best tasting food, at the best price around, in a casual dining setting.
Classic Southern cooking offered in a bare-bones luncheonette open on weekdays only. Based on 290 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Address:
239 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: (615) 256-1907
Website: https://varallosrestaurants.com/
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Hours
Wednesday |
6 AM–1 PM |
Thursday |
6 AM–1 PM |
Friday |
6 AM–1 PM |
Saturday |
Closed |
Sunday |
Closed |
Monday |
6 AM–1 PM |
Tuesday |
6 AM–1 PM |
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Ivets
We feel so lucky to have found this place! Inexpensive but delicious food in Nashville? Unheard of! Staff was delightful! We will definitely be back.
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Matthew Johnson
Amazing establishment, great history, been around since 1907, I eat breakfast here when I’m in Nashville around a dozen times a year. Quality food at very reasonable prices, I started coming here in 2018 on a tip from a construction worker (a guy who knows hearty breakfast). My family enjoy the friendly and clean atmosphere. Bob took over an I met him and he’s a hard worker and has great cooks in the back, they know what they’re doing. Heaven on a paper plate (omelet main go to, French toast, grits, bacon all the way I like it). Hit up Varallo’s any chance you get.
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Lesley Riedstra
Loved the breakfast bowl! Great spot for breakfast, next time we will try lunch too!
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Brad Simmons
A ‘joint’ for sure – which usually means amazing food. Super nice people, cool old vibe, less than memorable food. Chili tasted like #10 can of hormel. Tamale tasted like food service canned tamale. Omelet was just an omelet. Prices were decent for Nashville. Honestly, we would not go back. Sorry they would need to kick it up for a better review.
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K Wells
Good reason that place has been around for so long
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Beth Pt W
Really good southern breakfast for the price. We ate there two days in a row and it was consistent.
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Kyle Burgus
Food was great! The staff was amazing and friendly! This is a Must if you are visiting Nashville! Hours are 6am to 1pm, get the chilli!
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William Bryan Tucker
I had the fried chicken on my first visit – and the world famous chili on my second. I was expecting it to be different, and was surprised at the texture – seemed like there wasn’t much meat, mostly beans. But, hey – if they’ve been making it for a hundred years, and EVERYONE else on here likes it, it’s probably just me.
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Emma Brobakke
Their biscuits are life changing. Top quality, homemade food at very low prices.
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NiNja KaT MeoW meOW
Great little spot in downtown Nashville! The BLT was delicious. It had a good amount of bacon.
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