Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown
Germantown, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Germantown pick for casual celebrations, group meals, and pizza-led plans when ease matters more than a polished dining room. Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown is better for relaxed nights than formal occasions; compare City House or Henrietta Red if the meal itself needs to carry the evening.
About Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown
Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown is a Nashville venue with daily hours and a casual dress code. The schedule is 11 AM–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM–10 PM Sunday.
For a different Nashville dining plan, compare it with Henrietta Red, City House, Germantown Café, Little Hats Market, or Monells Cafe.
Use it for casual plans, not heavily detailed expectations
The clearest positioning is casual. That makes Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown easier to evaluate for relaxed Nashville plans than for occasions that depend on a specific menu, bar program, service format, dietary accommodation, or private-event setup.
Where it fits in a Nashville dinner shortlist
If the decision is between Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown and another Nashville restaurant, start with the basics: casual dress and daily hours beginning at 11 AM. Choose among City House, Germantown Café, Henrietta Red, Little Hats Market, Monells Cafe, and other Nashville dining rooms based on the specific menu, service style, and atmosphere you confirm directly.
Travelers building a Nashville weekend should use this as one option in a broader dining plan. For the rest of the trip, use the Nashville hotels guide, the Nashville experiences guide, and the Nashville wineries guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Location
- 1121 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1185505
- Phone
- +16155021025
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Emmy Squared Germantown presents a technique-forward, urban pizza spot where Midwestern industrial know-how meets Nashville's neighborhood food scene. The Detroit-style pan (its cheese-crisped edges, lacquered underside and focaccia-like crumb) reads as unapologetically pizza-centric and contemporary. The restaurant sits comfortably in Germantown's ambitious culinary landscape, staking a claim for an imported format that retains a hands-on, craft feel. Expect an approachable, energetic atmosphere where the focus is on the structural precision of the pies and the textural contrast that defines the Detroit style.
Best For
This location suits diners who want a focused, pizza-first meal in Germantown’s buzzy dining corridor. It’s an obvious pick for groups and casual get-togethers that want shareable, hearty pies: square Detroit-style pizzas carve up easily and reward communal ordering. It also works for anyone following Nashville’s evolving food scene and curious about regional pizza formats. While not presented as fine dining, it offers a memorable, technique-driven experience centered on a single, distinctive product.
Ordering Tips
Order with the format in mind: the Emmy Pizza and Miranda Pizza are signatures, and the Le Big Matt Burger is also highlighted: expect dishes that emphasize the pan’s caramelized, cheese-edged crust and a focaccia-like interior. The description underlines the difference from Neapolitan or thin‑crust styles, so plan to share square pies to sample textures from the crunchy bottom and sides to the airy interior. Choose toppings that benefit from the pan’s high-heat contact and ask for well‑browned edges if you want maximum caramelization; portions are structured for communal dining.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy and energetic atmosphere set amid restored Victorian buildings with a lively crowd.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Emmy Pizza
- Le Big Matt Burger
- Miranda Pizza
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1121 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Location
1121 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Germantown Café, Notable alternative
- City House, Italian, Italian
- Henrietta Red, Regional American, Regional American
- Little Hats Market, Notable alternative
- Monells Cafe, American Southern, American Southern
Restaurant context
How it compares in Germantown
Choose Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown when the priority is an easy, group-friendly pizza meal rather than a more composed restaurant experience. City House is the stronger pick when Italian food is the focus and the dinner needs more structure, while Henrietta Red suits a more polished regional American meal.
Germantown Café is the better alternative for a classic neighborhood-restaurant feel, especially if the group wants something broader than pizza. Little Hats Market makes more sense for a quicker Italian-leaning stop, while Monells Cafe is the right cross-shop for Southern comfort food and a more Nashville-specific meal.
For booking difficulty, this is the easier play in the set. For occasion quality, City House and Henrietta Red carry more weight. For value and simplicity with a mixed group, Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown earns its place as the low-friction choice.
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Compare Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown | Nashville | No published awards | |
| Germantown Café | Nashville | No published awards | |
| City House | Nashville | Italian | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2822024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2922023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Henrietta Red | Nashville | Regional American | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #787 |
| Little Hats Market | Nashville | No published awards | |
| Monells Cafe | Nashville | American Southern | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown good for a special occasion?
It may fit a casual Nashville plan, since the dress code is casual.
Is Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability depends on your preferences. Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown is in Nashville, has a casual dress code, and is open daily from 11 AM, closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM Friday and Saturday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown?
The hours start at 11 AM every day. Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown is open until 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until 11 PM Friday and Saturday.
What are alternatives to Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown in Nashville?
Other Nashville options to compare include City House, Germantown Café, Henrietta Red, Little Hats Market, and Monells Cafe.
