
the restaurant
etch is a globally-inspired restaurant by award-winning chef Deb Paquette. Located in lively downtown Nashville, the modern restaurant houses two private dining rooms, full bar, and a chef’s bar where guests are encouraged to interact with chef Deb. etch’s eclectic menu incorporates innovative dishes inspired by her favorite regions of the world to leave a lasting impression, or etch, on every diner.



chef deb paquette
Deb Paquette is well known in Nashville where she’s lived and worked for the last thirty plus years. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she became the first woman in Tennessee to qualify as a certified executive chef, and has since won countless awards and accolades. Deb now oversees the kitchens at etch and her sister restaurant, etc., offering her signature bright flavors and layered dishes to patrons seeking a unique Nashville dining experience.
monday – friday
11am – 2pm
appetizers
Bread & Olive Oil
house made focaccia, olive oil
Lamb Meatballs
marinated cucumbers, feta yogurt, harissa carrots, fennel fronds
Empanadas
oyster mushroom & smoked gouda stuffed pastry, compressed tomatillo, guajillo salsa roja, pineapple pico
Roasted Cauliflower
truffled pea puree, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell essence
individual/shareable
salads
SOUP OF THE DAY
cup/bowl
Etch
arugula, radicchio, fennel, green apples, bleu cheese, hazelnuts, candied orange peel, champagne vinaigrette
Amarillo Caesar
romaine, radicchio, shaved cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, croutons, anchovy, amarillo parmesan dressing
Grains & Greens
quinoa, brown rice, kale, radicchio, herbs, pineapple, red bell pepper, blackberries, coconut cream, almonds, passion fruit guava vinaigrette
Mediterranean Salad
arugula, fennel, bacon, capers, tomatoes, chickpeas, manchego cheese, red bell essence, sunflower seed hummus, caper vinaigrette
add to any salad: chicken 7 | shrimp 8 | fish 9
sandwiches
PASTRAMI PORK LOIN
smoked gouda, avocado, beet horseradish sauce, apple mustard, arugula, sourdough, house-made chips
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN
gochujang berry barbeque sauce, sesame crema, arugula, pickled cucumbers, potato bun, house-made chips
FISH TOSTADAS*
chili spiced market fish, crisp tortillas, recado rojo, poblano pepita purée, black bean salsa, sunflower sprouts, smoked corn crema, queso fresco
DOUBLE SMASH BURGER*
american cheese, truffle dijon, roma crunch lettuce, bread & butter poblano pickles, caramelized onions, potato bun, house-made chips
entrées
CHICKEN & MALFATTI
roasted chicken breast, crispy ricotta dumpings, arrabbiata sauce, parmesan, parsley, mint, olive oil, garlic drizzle, citrus zest, almonds
ITALIAN SAUSAGE & CAPELLINI PASTA
kale, fennel, radicchio, pistachio parmesan crumble, oyster mushroom, sage aioli, rosemary butternut purée
SPANISH BEEF TENDERLOIN
manchego garlic mashed potatoes, espagnole sauce, bacon almond picada, sherry glazed carrots, sunflower sprouts, lemon
VEGGIE RISOTTO BOWL
cremini mushroom & cashew risotto, cauliflower, kale, smoked lemon oil, red beet chili sauce, carrot curry coulis, avocado smash, sunflower seeds
FRIED CORNMEAL CATFISH*
sweet potato beignet, cashew cream, brown butter orange sauce, chili crunch, orange segments, dried cranberries, scallions
lunch pdf
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
monday – saturday
4:30pm – close
appetizers
Bread & Butter
everything
EMPANADAS
oyster mushroom & smoked gouda stuffed pastry, compressed tomatillo, guajillo salsa roja, pineapple pico
CARPACCIO*
smoked strip steak, lemon almond salt, olive oil, parmesan, fried garlic, pickle & herb relish, crostini
SOUTHERN CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE
chef’s selection of cheeses, charcuterie, and accoutrements
OCTOPUS & SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA
bacon, arugula, fennel, roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic oil, manchego, sunflower seed hummus
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
truffled pea purée, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell essence
salads
ETCH
arugula, radicchio, fennel, green apples, bleu cheese, hazelnuts, candied orange peel, champagne vinaigrette
AMARILLO CAESAR
romaine, radicchio, shaved cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, croutons, anchovy, amarillo parmesan dressing
GRAINS & GREENS
quinoa, brown rice, kale, radicchio, herbs, pineapple, red bell pepper, blackberries, coconut cream, almonds, passion fruit guava vinaigrette
entrées
MOROCCAN BASTILLA
saffron eggplant & ricotta harissa carrot ribbons, almond fennel orange pesto, pomegranate walnut purèe, mushroom jus, sugar dust *vegan upon request
SCALLOPS*
pan seared, shiitake edamame risotto, chili honey carrots, arugula, brined bean sprouts, truffle pea purée, miso hollandaise
GRILLED FILET*
manchego garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, herb butter, cabernet demi-glace
PORK CHOP*
smashed potatoes, amarillo whipped sour cream, winter garden ceviche, mixed greens, leche de tigre vinaigrette, red beet chimichurri, popped quinoa
LAMB MEATBALLS
creamy goat cheese polenta, blackberry gastrique, red onion jam, mint pistachio pistou, seasonal vegetables
FROM THE SEA*
sweet potato beignet, cashew cream, dried cranberries, orange supremes, orange brown butter sauce, chili crunch, black bean tofu drizzle, scallions
CHEF’S CREATION
today’s featured culinary inspiration
sides
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
chili sauce, sesame crema, crushed peanuts
CRISPY POTATO SALAD
creoli aioli, chimichurri rojo & verde sauces
dinner PDF
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
monday – saturday
4:30pm – close
dessert
House made Ice Cream & Sorbet
daily selection
Ice Cream Sundae
eggnog ice cream, gingerbread blondies, buttered pecans, white chocolate whipped cream, gingerbread cookie, salted caramel, cherry on top
Neapolitan Mousse Bar
dark chocolate brownie, strawberry feuilletine crunch, vanilla bean mousse, white chocolate glaze, strawberry whip, fudge sauce
a la mode with vanilla ice cream +3
Coconut Pavlova
coconut baked meringue, mango passion fruit sorbet, compressed pineapple, yuzu sauce, coconut crema, granola
Pear Hazelnut Tart
shortbread crust, hazelnut cream, poached pears, oat streusel, goat cheese ice cream, pear caramel, cranberry compote, candied hazelnuts
Dessert PDF
monday – saturday
4pm – close
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drinks pdf
lounge area only
monday – friday: 4pm – 6:30pm
saturday: 4pm – 5:30pm
bites
Steak Carpaccio
smoked strip steak, lemon almond salt, parmesan, fried garlic, pickled red onion, crostini
Roasted Cauliflower
truffled pea purée, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell pepper essence
Octopus & Shrimp Bruschetta
bacon, arugula, fennel, roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic oil, manchego, sunflower seed hummus
Empanadas
oyster mushroom & smoked gouda stuffed pastry, compressed tomatillo, guajillo salsa roja, pineapple pico
sips
Draft Beer
rotating local selections
Featured Wines
rotating featured selections
Staple Cocktails
Smoked Old Fashioned, Etch Gin & Spiced Tonic, Riviera Mist, Smoke Eyes
happy hour pdf







private dining
Whether you’re planning a business meeting or cocktail reception, etch is your home for private dining events. We offer two private dining rooms with customized menu options and complimentary wireless internet. Take a virtual tour of our rooms and request more information for your event today. We look forward to working with you!