Steak Frites*
12 oz Angus ribeye steak with bistro French fries. Chef recommends medium-rare.
“Cooked to absolute perfection and paired with wonderfully crispy fries.”
Once Upon A Time In France
Once Upon A Time In France
An Authentic French Bistro in Nashville
Classic French cooking, French wine, and an intimate atmosphere that transports you to 1920s Paris.
East Nashville
Step off Gallatin Avenue and into the spirit of 1920s Paris.
Once Upon A Time In France is an authentic French bistro in East Nashville, built around the French classics that never needed reinventing. Come for the escargots, boeuf bourguignon and a bottle of French wine. Stay for the warm, intimate atmosphere that makes Nashville feel a world away.
Inside the Bistro Les Classiques
A Taste of France
Escargots de Bourgogne
Six escargots, garlic and parsley butter.
“We had a lovely time, will definitely be back!”
Crème Brûlée
“The food is outstanding and the service was perfection.”
The Experience
Dinner Somewhere Else
Candlelight, old mirrors, French wine and a room that has never tried to look new. This is dinner at a neighborhood bistro—lively, intimate and meant to be lingered over.
Book a TableWhat Our Guests Are Saying
From Recent Evenings
★★★★★“Everything was delicious, service was great and staff was so kind. The atmosphere was also so cute.”
★★★★★“The food is always delicious.”
Our Story
A Little Bistro with a Story
Established in East Nashville in 2019.
The Next Chapter
In 2025, the restaurant entered a new chapter. Its current owners first knew the restaurant as guests.
Our StoryPlan an Evening
Private Dining & Celebrations
Birthdays, engagement dinners, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and intimate private dinners.
Plan an EveningReservations
Gallatin Avenue, East Nashville
Gift Cards
Give an Evening in France
For birthdays, anniversaries—or simply an excuse for another bottle of Bordeaux.
