The Celebrated Modern Italian restaurant from Winter Park, Florida will open it next expansion location in Green Hills in spring 2027

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nov. 5, 2026 – Prato, the critically acclaimed modern Italian restaurant from Winter Park, Florida, will open in Nashville’s Green Hills neighborhood in spring 2027.

Prato is one of several concepts that parent company Park Lights Hospitality is growing nationally. Over its 15-year history it has become one of Florida’s most recognized restaurants. Known for creative takes on Italian tradition and a dining room with real energy, Prato has a loyal local following plus a steady stream of guests from well beyond Central Florida.

“We’ve been fortunate to serve our amazing Winter Park neighbors while building a national following through our out-of-town guests,” said Scott Bowman, CEO of Park Lights Hospitality. “That’s opened the door to bringing Prato to new markets. Nashville was always at the top of our list, and we fell in love with Green Hills and the surrounding communities right away.”

Green Hills is a key step in the brand’s national growth.

“Prato Bethesda opens very soon, and we’re in the final stages of lease negotiations in a few other markets,” Bowman said. “But right now our focus is bringing our blend of exceptional Italian food and hospitality to Green Hills. We’re a hospitality-first restaurant: approachable enough for a casual lunch or a drink after work, and elevated enough for date nights, celebrations and memorable evenings with friends.”

The Green Hills restaurant will carry the signature design of the Winter Park flagship: rich textures, brick and warm wood, all brought together by carefully considered lighting. “We build special rooms,” Bowman said. “The energy hits you the moment you walk in, and then you settle in and enjoy your time with friends, family and colleagues, day or night.”

Bowman sees Green Hills as a long-term commitment, not just a market entry.

“Nashville has become a national and international dining destination, and of course we want to be part of that,” he said. “But we’re intentional and selective about how we grow, and our real goal is to make sure we deliver what’s special about Prato to every customer, every day, and become part of the fabric of Green Hills and the surrounding communities for years to come.”

For updates on the opening, follow Prato on Instagram and sign up for the restaurant’s email list for announcements and opening details.

ABOUT PRATO
Prato is a community-driven Italian restaurant, part of Park Lights Hospitality. For 15 years, Prato has earned a loyal following and national reputation, including recognition from the MICHELIN Guide, for its creative interpretations of Italian classics, seasonal ingredients, and vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. With its signature communal bar, warm wood interiors, and lively dining room, Prato brings together exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and the energy of the quintessential neighborhood gathering place. Building on the success of its Winter Park flagship, Prato is expanding nationally, with new restaurants coming to Bethesda, Maryland, and Nashville, Tennessee, and more markets to follow. Every new location comes with one simple, yet ambitious goal: to deliver everything that makes Prato special to each guest, every time, and become part of the fabric of the community it serves. For more information, visit pratoitalian.com.