Our Story
A Little Bistro with a Story
Established in East Nashville in 2019.
2019
A French Bistro in East Nashville
Once Upon A Time In France opened on Gallatin Avenue in 2019 as a traditional neighborhood French bistro: classic dishes, French wine, and an intimate room inspired by the warmth and detail of 1920s Paris.
A Nashville Favorite
Made for Evenings Together
Over time, the little bistro became part of East Nashville evenings: date nights, birthdays, anniversaries, and dinners that feel removed from the city outside. The menu stayed rooted in recognizable French classics, served with French wine in rooms made for lingering.
2025
The Next Chapter
Before we owned Once Upon A Time In France, we knew it from the other side of the table.
When the opportunity came to become part of its story in 2025, we understood that what made this little bistro special wasn’t something to replace. Our job is to preserve the food, atmosphere and character people have loved since 2019 while continuing to improve the details that make an evening memorable.
The next chapter of Once Upon A Time In France is still being written—one dinner at a time.
Read about our next chapter Recognition & Press