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Rumours East
Rumours East, is a restaurant and wine bar located in East Nashville's historic and trendy 5 points area.
The corner house features a full spectrum of wine and delicious cocktails served by a knowledgeable neighborhood staff. The handcrafted bar is the center piece of the restaurant but the patio and beautiful al fresco dining draws the crowds. Complimented with new chef, Hrant Arakelian's blend of everyday American and Mediterranean cuisine Rumours East is the perfect place for a dinner party by the fire or evening drinks on the lawn.
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The corner house features a full spectrum of wine and delicious cocktails served by a knowledgeable neighborhood staff. The handcrafted bar is the center piece of the restaurant but the patio and beautiful al fresco dining draws the crowds. Complimented with new chef, Hrant Arakelian's blend of everyday American and Mediterranean cuisine Rumours East is the perfect place for a dinner party by the fire or evening drinks on the lawn.
47 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 47 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(35)
- notable wine list(28)
- fit for foodies(27)
- special occasion(27)
- romantic(25)
- great for outdoor dining(22)
Rumours East Reviews List
Review 1 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Exceptionally good meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had the lamb chops, which were perfect, and came with an ample portion of a cold concoction of green lentils, kale, and I don't know what else. But it was one of the best vegetable accompaniments I've ever put in my mouth! The food really was outstanding. I'd say the menu was quite limited, and there were only a couple of main dishes that appealed to me, but the one I picked was a real winner. The place is a little Bohemian, and the young host and waitstaff were friendly, but not very polished, which was fine with me, but the service didn't quite rise to the level of the food."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Got the mussels appetizer and they were the best I have had in years! I wish I would have just ordered that. I was very impressed, however, the linguine entree was very disappointing. While the pasta was homemade, it was stuck together and not cooked properly and the pasta sauce was very spicy which there was no indication it would be such on the menu. I would go there again but not ever get pasta."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent wine and food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food prepared perfectly and nice selection of wines. The food choices are somewhat limited, but what they make is great."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent and the service was great. Friendly staff and pleasant ambiance"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food was really disappointing.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was really disappointing. I ordered the sweet potato fries and lamb sausage. The fries were soggy, too thick, and not crispy. The marinara sauce it was paired with was also off. Then the lamb sausage was over powered by one particular spice. One of my friends also ordered the lamb and disliked the spice. I also tried my friends plate of mussels and chorizo and the chorizo was hard and chewy.
However our waitress was wonderful and I loved the overall ambiance of Rumours. Unfortunately the food did not live up to its hype and I will not be returning."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rumours East is a gem! The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rumours East is a gem! The food was fantastic, the service was awesome, and the atmosphere is delightful. A Must-try!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 7 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The server was delightful
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The server was delightful and the vibe of the place vibrant and welcoming. The appetizer trio that each at our table ordered was disappointing. I wish we had ordered from the dinner menu. Many of the appetizers such as the sheep cheese and quince jam were too skimpy to get an idea of how it was supposed to taste."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
RUMOURS EAST
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our first time there. We thought the food was very good and we took advantage of some good specials. However, the overall menu is somewhat overpriced, we thought, especially for the area."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 9 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rumours East a Hit with my Guests
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything about the night was outstanding - my out of town guests loved the whole experience. Great people, great vib! Great place to entertain friends and clients!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Happy Hour prices.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great Happy Hour prices. I had the seared scallops for dinner, they were delicious!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rumours has a wide selection
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rumours has a wide selection of great wines. They also hand craft specialty cocktails that are only $8 during Happy Hour. The ambiance is sexy and perfect for a lovely date. You won't regret ordering the Cheese plate."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sheila
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a wonderful time, great atmosphere. Out service was fabulous."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
nice restaurant in a residential
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"nice restaurant in a residential neighborhood in East Nashville with street parking. Went on a Friday with a 7:30p reservation. Several appetizers to choose from, the cheese plate was very good. Everything is a la carte on the menu. The entree choices are limited to a few selections: beef and lamb and 2 seafood dishes. I was surprised and disappointed that they ran out of the scallops so early in the evening (they could use better planning), but the red snapper was delicious. They have a variety of wines to choose from however, I felt the price point was high (starting around $50) and would like to see a selection with wines offered in the $30-40 range. Overall a nice place but not inexpensive. Expect to spend around $170"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went here on a double date
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went here on a double date with another couple that we know. We all appreciate a good meal and wine. We started with bread basket, yummy! Two of the people at the table ordered the butternut squash soup which was delicious! I had the scallops for dinner and they were good too, perfect portion for a female. The men both had steak which they loved too. Our server was very good, descriptive and courteous. Definitely would go back to Rumours but probably in spring where we could take advantage of awesome patio!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was absolutely delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was absolutely delicious and the service was very helpful and nice."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special night.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were celebrating a special event and chose Rumours East having been there in the summer for Restaurant Week and made the right choice. We had a memorable evening. The servers were personable and efficient. We shared appetizers of bread basket and a kale salad. The salad was tender, dressed deliciously and the bread basket had a tasty assortment of breads with a very delicious seasoned dipping sauce. My dinner was the most flavorful scallops I have ever eaten presented on just a schmeer of butternut squash puree and accompanied by a crisp and refreshing arugula salad with tiny fresh brussel sprouts-yum. Hubby had lamb stew which was tasty and well seasoned. Glad we got the bread cause hubby used it to sop up every tasty bite of stew. Yum-"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, great wines.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, great wines. Very comfortable place; only problems were a slightly unattentive wait staff and a loud person at another table."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 18 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rumours was awesome! It made
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rumours was awesome! It made my birthday celebration special"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Rumours East
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A big disappointment again
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A big disappointment again from Rumours East. Uninspired, overhyped food - the ribeye was tough and sinewy - the cheese plate could have come from the Publix deli counter, but at $14 was well out of its league and price-point - the craft cocktails were mediocre, and overall, for the price, Nashville has so many better dining options. It's a shame because the space is nice and the service was decent. Back of the house problems kill it from the ground up."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rumours East
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate