Franklin chef and steakhouse boss Jose Serrato is doubling down on Williamson County, this time with an Italian twist. Roots Prime Italian Chophouse by Serrato’s is listed as “coming soon” to Cool Springs, tied to a Cool Springs Boulevard address, giving the local restaurateur another high-profile foothold beyond his existing Franklin and Brentwood steakhouses.
New Italian chophouse from a local steakhouse name
According to the Nashville Business Journal, Serrato is spinning off Roots Prime Italian Chophouse as an Italian-inspired chophouse concept. The restaurant’s own website backs that up with a prominent “Coming Soon to Cool Springs” banner and the “by Serrato’s” tag, signaling that this will sit squarely under his existing steakhouse brand.
From Serrato’s steakhouses to pasta and prime cuts
Serrato first planted his flag with Serrato’s Steakhouse in Franklin, then added a Brentwood location in 2024, a timeline detailed by Williamson Source. That resume, built on hand-cut steaks and chef-driven plates, looks to be the playbook for Roots Prime, which is expected to marry prime cuts with Italian-style pastas and classic sides.
Where it will be and when to expect it
Business listings put Roots Prime at 440 Cool Springs Blvd in Cool Springs, a spot long tied to a now-closed Old Chicago, per Giftly. The Roots Prime website still labels the Cool Springs address as “Coming Soon,” while local coverage points to an early summer 2026 debut, according to FranklinIs.
What this means for Cool Springs dining
Cool Springs has been on a roll, pulling in chef-driven dining alongside big-name national brands as the area keeps growing. Serrato’s move into an Italian chophouse format leans into that momentum and gives him a way to stretch his brand without walking away from the premium steak reputation that helped put his Franklin and Brentwood spots on the local map.
