Pelato, the Brooklyn‑style Italian spot that turned into a Nashville darling after launching in 2023, is officially heading south to Franklin. The Scottos’ family‑run concept is taking over the former Party Fowl space just off CoolSprings Galleria, with plans for a roomy dining room and a year‑round patio geared toward families, big groups and anyone who likes their pasta with a side of buzz. Franklin diners can expect the same scratch‑made pastas and shareable plates that made Pelato a hot reservation in Germantown.
The restaurant’s official site pins the new outpost at 1914 Galleria Blvd., confirming the CoolSprings Galleria address, according to Pelato. Design plans call for roughly 9,000 square feet of space with seating for about 280 guests and a 2,000-square-foot enclosed patio, as reported by Nashville Lifestyles. The new Pelato will fill the former Party Fowl unit, which had sat vacant since 2024, according to local reporting by Williamson Source.
Menu and family recipes
The Franklin location is set to stick with Pelato’s plates‑first formula built around house‑made pastas and shareable dishes. The online menu lists Radiatori Vodka, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, fried calamari and Pelato’s Sunday Sauce among the core staples (Pelato). Sweets and snacks like cannoli chips and San Gennaro zeppoles round out the spread. Reviewers say the Scottos lean heavily on family recipes and Brooklyn traditions to shape the restaurant’s lively, everyone‑in vibe, and Nashville Noise has highlighted the concept’s approachable, communal‑plate energy.
Timeline, permits and hiring
Behind the scenes, Pelato has already been staffing up for Franklin and began hosting in-person interviews on Feb. 3, according to Pelato. Ownership also appeared before the county beer board on Jan. 13 and secured approval to sell alcohol while they navigated the rest of the permitting process, as reported by Williamson Source. A local TV segment aired on March 2, giving viewers a first look at the Franklin build-out and the team’s pitch to prospective diners, according to WKRN News 2.
Pelato’s arrival brings a high-volume yet laid-back Italian option to the CoolSprings area and adds another notch to Franklin’s growing reputation as a regional dining hub. Local outlets note that the large dining room and private-event potential are expected to position Pelato as a go-to spot for family celebrations and corporate outings once the doors open, as reported by The Franklin Buzz.
