What to order at Rolf and Daughters

Must order
Squid ink chitarra with octopus and chickpea, plus the wood-fired pork.
Signature dishes
Squid ink chitarra, Wood-fired pork chop
Editor tip
Reservations open 30 days out on Resy; the bar takes walk-ins from 17:00 and serves the same menu.
CuisineNew American
Price$$$
NeighborhoodGermantown
HoursDaily 17:00-22:00
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Chef Tandy Wilson's Germantown room in Nashville serves blue-collar Italian and Southern cooking since 2007. Kitchen leans italian southern.

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