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Best Pizza Restaurant In
Nashville – Vanderbilt

Mellow Mushroom - Nashville – Vanderbilt

Mellow Mushroom makes the best pizza in the Vanderbilt area of Nashville, Tennessee. Our music-themed restaurant is located off 21st Avenue South. Mellow is a favorite among locals from Midtown, The Gulch, Vanderbilt Campus, Belmont Campus, and the surrounding areas.

Bold ingredient combinations on a homemade crust, make Mellow pies the most delicious around. Not in the mood for pizza? Order a calzone, hoagie, sandwich, burger, or a Mellow salad and see how care goes into every item on our menu. Take your pick from our selection of 28 draft beers featuring local breweries like Fatbottom, New Heights, and Bearded Iris or enjoy our tasty, handcrafted cocktails. Because we are inclusive of everyone’s needs, many of our pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan.

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Sunday - Thursday
2:00 - 6:00PM
Friday - Sunday
11:00AM - 7:00PM
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Pickup Your Order
Monday - Thursday pick up TO GO orders at the bar. Friday - Sunday: before 5:00PM, pick up TO GO orders at the bar, after 5:00PM pick up TO GO orders at the cash register.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

A rich blend of five cheeses baked with spinach and artichokes. Served with garlic toast points.
(760 cal)

Pretzel Bites

Made with our classic dough and tossed in garlic butter and Parmesan. Served with Pabst Blue Ribbon™ beer cheese.
(1080 cal)

Bruschetta

Fresh Roma tomatoes diced, seasoned and marinated. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped basil. Served on garlic toast points and drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
(340 cal)

Cheese Bread

French bread smothered in garlic butter, melted mozzarella and sprinkled with Italian seasoning. Served with a side of Mellow red sauce.
((+90 cal) 830 cal)

Add a drizzle of nut-free pesto. (1090 cal) (990 cal)

Hummus

Drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika and fresh basil. Served with your choice of lightly toasted pita wedges or carrots and celery.
(540/860 cal)

Avocado Smash

Made to order with freshly mashed avocado and diced Roma tomato Bruschetta with feta cheese and basil, served with toast points.
(860 cal)

Pretzels

Made with our classic dough, served coated in garlic butter, Parmesan and a side of Mellow red sauce or coated with garlic butter, kosher salt and served with traditional yellow mustard.
(260/270 cal per piece cal)

Half (3)Whole (6) (+280 cal)

Oven-Roasted Wings

Double-baked for a crispy and flavorful wing without the use of a fryer or added oils. Hand-tossed in your choice of sauce: hot, mild, BBQ, jerk, sweet Thai chili, teriyaki or naked. Served with celery, carrots and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
(half 290-410 cal | whole 580-820 cal cal)

Half (5)Whole (10)

Magic Mushroom Soup

A rich and creamy soup with grilled shiitake, button and portobello mushrooms. Topped with MontAmoré® cheese and fresh chives.
(350 cal)

Meatball Trio

Trio of meatballs stuffed with fresh mozzarella and topped with Mellow red sauce, then sprinkled with shaved Parmesan, fresh basil and breadcrumbs.
(360 cal)

Enlightened Spinach Salad

Dried cherries, diced apples, house-made glazed pecans, crumbled feta cheese on a bed of fresh spinach.
(310/620 cal)

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House Salad

Spring mix and chopped romaine topped with Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, sweet onions and shaved Parmesan.
(90/180 cal)

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Caesar Salad

All hail the perfect salad. Freshly chopped romaine lettuce tossed with all-natural Caesar dressing and topped with shaved Parmesan and house-made croutons.
(400/800 cal)

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Mellow Chick Salad

Homemade chicken salad including dried cherries, sweet onions, chopped pecans and curried mayo. Served with cucumber slices, carrots, celery, Roma tomatoes on a bed of spring mix drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
(420 cal)

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The Elevated Cobb

A higher order of salad made with antibiotic-free Springer Mountain Farms chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh avocados, crumbled bleu cheese and sliced Roma tomatoes on a bed of chopped romaine lettuce.
(710 cal)

Reg

Greek Salad

Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, sweet onions, mushrooms, pepperoncinis, banana peppers, Kalamata olives and feta cheese on a bed of romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed with shredded carrots and red cabbage.
(150/300 cal)

Lil|Reg

Mighty Meaty

A carnivorous mix of pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, honey ham and applewood-smoked bacon on top of Mellow red sauce and mozzarella.
(360/400 cal | 450/490 cal | 470/510 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Great White

An olive oil and garlic base layered with mozzarella, provolone, seasoned ricotta, roasted tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, fresh Roma tomatoes and sweet onions. Finished with chopped fresh basil.
(320/360 cal | 400/450 cal | 430/480 cal)

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Buffalo Chicken

Made with mozzarella, then layered with Buffalo chicken, caramelized onions and applewood-smoked bacon. Finished with a double swirl of Buffalo sauce and your choice of chunky bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
(370-410 cal | 470-520 cal | 500-550 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Holy Shiitake Pie

An olive oil and garlic base with roasted shiitake, button and portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella and creamy MontAmoré® cheese. Finished with fresh chives, shaved Parmesan, a garlic aioli swirl and a spritz of black truffle oil.
(340/380 cal | 430/460 cal | 440/490 cal)

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Funky Q. Chicken

Shredded mozzarella topped with our signature BBQ chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and applewood-smoked bacon. And to keep it funky, finished with a swirl of BBQ sauce.
(330/370 cal | 400/440 cal | 420/470 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Kosmic Karma

Filled with goodness, this pie starts with Mellow red sauce covered with spinach, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh Roma tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese. A hypnotic pesto swirl adds the finishing touch.
(300/340 cal | 370/410 cal | 400/430 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Pacific Rim

Aloha! Mellow red sauce topped with mozzarella, honey ham, applewood-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, pineapple and jalapeños add a final kick.
(310/350 cal | 370/410 cal | 400/450 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Veg Out

Mellow takes veggies to the max. This pie starts with Mellow red sauce layered with mozzarella, spinach, green peppers, sliced mushrooms, sweet onions, black olives and Roma tomatoes.
(250/290 cal | 310/350 cal | 330/380 cal)

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House Special

The Ultimate Mellow: red sauce, mozzarella, topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, honey ham, applewood-smoked bacon, black olives, sliced mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, green peppers, sweet onions and the finishing touch... more mozzarella.
(350/390 cal | 440/460 cal | 440/490 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Backyard BBQ

Fire up the appetite. This pie is filled with mozzarella cheese, roasted pork tossed in house-made BBQ sauce, roasted mild poblano peppers and topped with chives and sweet Peppadew® peppers. It’s finished with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese. The table next to you will be jealous.
(290/330 cal | 360/410 cal | 400/440 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Wild In Havana™

This pie will take you for a ride. This Cuban-inspired pizza comes with jerk marinated pork, ham, salami, Swiss and mozzarella cheeses, diced pickles, and an irresistible mayo-mustard drizzle.
(310/350 cal | 380/420 cal | 410/460 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Pizza

Choose From The Fresh Ingredients Listed Below. Base sauce choices include olive oil & garlic, pesto and Mellow red sauce. +20-100 cal

Small
10” / 4 Slices (210-260 cal)
Medium
14” / 6 Slices (260-310 cal)
Large
16” / 8 Slices (280-330 cal)

Salad


Your Choice Of Salad Base + 3 Ingredients.
Build the salad of your dreams with garden fresh ingredients and all natural salad dressings.

Cheeses


Bleu Cheese
(20-80 cal)
Cheddar, sharp
(15-60 cal)
Feta
(20-80 cal)
MontAmoré®
(30-120 cal)
Mozzarella
fresh (20-80 cal)
Mozzarella
shredded (20-80 cal)
Parmesan
shaved (10-100 cal)
Provolone
(25-100 cal)
Ricotta
seasoned (40-80 cal)
Follow Your Heart® Vegan Cheese
(20-80 cal)

Meats/Proteins


Anchovies
(20-50 cal)
Bacon, applewood-smoked
(20-130 cal)
Roasted Pork
(45-60 cal)
Chicken
(25-100 cal)
Ground Beef
(20-70 cal)
Genoa Salami
(60-110 cal)
Honey Ham
(10-60 cal)
Italian Sausage
(10-35 cal)
Meatballs
(25-50 cal)
Pepperoni
(35-130 cal)
Steak
grilled ribeye (40-140 cal)
Tempeh
(35-150 cal)
Tofu
(5-50 cal)

Veggies & Other Ingredients


Artichoke Hearts
(5-10 cal)
Apples
diced (10-15 cal)
Avocado
(10-110 cal)
Banana Peppers
(0-5 cal)
Basil
(0 cal)
Cherries
dried (10-45 cal)
Cucumbers
(0 cal)
Garlic
(5-15 cal)
Green Peppers
(0-5 cal)
Jalapeños
(5-20 cal)
Mushrooms
(0-10 cal)
Mushrooms, portobello
(0-10 cal)
Mushroom Trio
roasted (15-25 cal)
Olives, black
(10-45 cal)
Olives, green
(5-45 cal)
Olives, Kalamata
(10-80 cal)
Onions
(5-10 cal)
Onions, caramelized
(5-10 cal)
Pecans
glazed (160 cal)
Peppadew® peppers
(5 cal)
Pepperoncinis
(5-15 cal)
Pineapple
(10-35 cal)
Red Peppers
roasted (0-10 cal)
Spinach
(0-20 cal)
Tomatoes
roasted (20-45 cal)
Tomatoes
Roma (0-5 cal)

The Sausagefest

Meatballs, Italian sausage, Genoa salami, mozzarella, provolone and seasoned ricotta.

(1320 cal)

Veggie

Stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone and seasoned ricotta.

(1230 cal)

Steak & Cheese

Grilled, shaved all-natural ribeye steak with mushrooms, sweet onions, green peppers, mozzarella, provolone and seasoned ricotta.

(1360 cal)

Cheese

Mozzarella, provolone and seasoned ricotta.

(1180 cal)

Build Your Own Calzone

Start with a cheese calzone and add your favorite ingredients. Each ingredient

See build your own section for ingredient options

Avocado Hoagie

Mayo, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, melted provolone cheese, sweet onions, topped with avocado slices seasoned in lemon juice, kosher salt and black pepper.
(half 460/470 cal | whole 910/930 cal)

Half|Whole

Meatball Hoagie

Seasoned and seared meatballs smothered in Mellow red sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and Italian seasoning.
(half 400/410 cal | whole 810/830 cal)

Half|Whole

Steak or Chicken & Cheese Hoagie

Mayo, lettuce, and Roma tomatoes, melted provolone, choice of grilled, shaved all-natural ribeye steak or teriyaki chicken, grilled onions, mushrooms and green peppers.
(half 540/580 cal | whole 1090/1160 cal)

Half|Whole

Tempeh Hoagie

Balsamic marinated tempeh layered on top of mayo, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, and melted provolone. Finished with grilled onions, mushrooms and green peppers.
(half 580/590 cal | whole 1170/1190 cal)

Half|Whole

Italian Hoagie

Honey ham, Genoa salami, pepperoni, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella and mayo toasted and finished with spring mix tossed in herb vinaigrette, sliced Roma tomatoes and chopped fresh basil.
(half 610/620 cal | whole 1220/1240 cal)

Half|Whole

Havana Hoagie

Simple, yet lively. This Cuban-inspired hoagie comes with grilled pork, ham, pickle slices, Swiss cheese melted on top and the perfect amount of mustard.
(half 640/650 cal | whole 1270/1290 cal)

Half|Whole

California Club

In terms of clubs, it doesn’t get more Mellow. Served with chilled chicken, roasted tomatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, seasoned smashed avocado and garlic aioli on multigrain ciabatta.
(680 cal)

Chicken Caesar Wrap

A wheat wrap stuffed with chilled chicken, romaine lettuce and shaved Parmesan. Tossed in all-natural Caesar dressing.
(980 cal)

Ritz Burger

All-natural ½ pound angus beef patty from the family-owned Harris Ranch. Melted Swiss, caramelized onions, garlic aioli, romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes and pickles. Served on a grilled and buttered brioche bun.
(1150 cal)

Build Your Own Burger Just The Way You Like It

All BYOB burgers are dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onions.
(1030 cal)

Choose 2 More Ingredients From The Following:

Mushroom Trio (25 cal)
Caramelized Onion (10 cal)
Jalapeños (10 cal)
Avocado (110 cal)
Sharp Cheddar (110 cal)
Swiss (150 cal)
Bleu Cheese (80 cal)
Applewood-smoked Bacon (130 cal)

Capri Appetizer

Tastes as fresh as it sounds. With seasoned freshly sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Served with a spring mix side tossed in herb vinaigrette.
(530 cal)

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Chopped romaine, with all-natural buffalo marinated grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar and bleu cheeses, caramelized onions, Roma tomatoes and croutons.
(760 cal)

Jerk Chicken Hoagie

This one is on island time. Enjoy jerk chicken and pineapple grilled topped with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, provolone, mayo, lettuce and Roma tomatoes.
(half 550/560 cal | whole 1110/1130 cal)

Half|Whole

Maui Wowie Pizza

The name rhymes. The taste delivers. Enjoy a pesto base with mozzarella, ham, pineapple, jerk chicken, banana peppers, and Applewood smoked bacon.
(350/390 cal | 440/480 cal | 480/520 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

The Caesar Pizza

An olive oil and garlic base, with all-natural pesto chicken, provolone, mozzarella, and feta cheeses topped with a crisp Caesar salad and Roma tomatoes.
(370/410 cal | 460/510 cal | 490/540 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

The Freshies Pie

Breathe this one in. Starts with classic Mellow red sauce and shredded mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and topped with fresh basil.
(270/310 cal | 310/350 cal | 340/390 cal)

Small|Medium|Large

Pizza By The Slice

Pick 2 for

Gourmet Cookie

Choose from three decadent options:

Triple Chocolate Chunk (600 cal)
Sugar (630 cal)
Peanut Buttermade with REESE’S® Peanut Butter Cups® (580 cal)

Mary Jane’s Triple Chocolate Brownie

A buttery chocolate, chewy brownie generously loaded with HERSHEY’S® KISSES, bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate chunks and drizzled with dark chocolate truffle sauce.
(550 cal)

Gluten-Free Brownie

Individually wrapped brownie, baked with cage-free eggs, a blend of gluten-free flour, sustainable chocolate and ingredients free of GMOs and artificial additives.
(360 cal)

Time For A Sundae

All-natural vanilla bean ice cream, dark chocolate truffle sauce, freshly whipped cream and topped with an all-natural Bing cherry.
(390 cal)

+ Cookie (+480-600 cal)
+ Brownie (+410 cal)

Peach Iced Tea

Made fresh to order with all-natural Peach Puree and Lipton Iced Tea
(210 cal)

Strawberry Lemon-Limeade

Our house-made lemonade, blending all-natural strawberry puree with fresh lemon and lime juices
(140 cal)

Reserve a Room

Throwing a party for a crowd? Reserve one of our Main Dining Rooms at Mellow Mushroom.
Large Dining Room: 50 Guests
Small Dining Room: 30 Guests
Room Fee: Varies depending on availability. Please call for rates.
Reservation: Click the link below to reserve or call 615-342-0044

Reserve

Weekly Events

Sunday - Thursday
Weekday Happy Hour 2:00 - 6:00PM Featured Drink Specials
Friday - Sunday
Weekend Happy Hour 11:00AM - 7:00PM 2 for 1 Featured Draft Beer
Sunday
$5.00 Mamosas and Bloody Marys
Monday
All Day Happy Hour Featured Beer Specials Trivia 7:30PM
Lunch Specials
Come in and check out our daily lunch specials!

Mellow Mushroom Nashville – Vanderbilt - The Story

Inspired by Nashville’s rich music history, the design of our restaurant represents all things music. The walls are covered with the decorative art of popular album covers throughout history. Unique light fixtures are made up of drums and guitars. The outside of the building is colorful and eye-catching, with a bright blue mural along the walls and signage surrounded by multi-colored bricks.

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About Mellow Mushroom Nashville – Vanderbilt

Not far from Vanderbilt University, we’ve been a favorite for locals and students for more than 15 years. Guests come in for the very best pizza, cold beer, craft cocktails, a unique atmosphere, and a great time! We are proud to support local schools.

Come join us for weekly trivia, happy hour specials, and lunch specials. Try your new favorite pizza at Mellow Mushroom!

Can’t make it into the restaurant? Have your meal delivered right to your door, so you can keep it Mellow any time.

We’d like to say to our guests: “Thank you to all of our customers, whether you’re a local or traveling through. We appreciate your business over the last 15 plus years. We look forward to making many more memories with you.”

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