A mano is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. We celebrated my husband's recent birthday with them and they really made us feel special. The service was excellent! We loved the beet salad and the salmon special. The ambiance is pretty unique, the restaurant almost feels like you're in a treehouse! read more

Cutest little restaurant. It feels like you're walking into someone's home and they'll certainly treat you that way too. We recently visited for the first time to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary with our 7 year old daughter in tow. (What are you going to do when you couldn't get a babysitter? ) We were late for our reservation (Atl traffic, amirite?), but they were kind to accommodate and we were sat outside under the stairs in a cozy little nook that seats about 4 total tables. Raina was our server. She was patient with our questions, our excited kiddo and my indecisiveness on what to order. (It all looked good!) Truth is, it WAS all good with very few dings on our experience. I'd love to return soon to get another feel for this spot. Either way, here were the highlights: - cocktails are unique and daring. I landed on the whispered serenade, a sage-butter washed gin beverage that was adorned with black pepper. Husband had the black manhattan which featured a house root beer cordial. Both were a good choice! - appetizers! I could've taken a swan dive into their burrata. It was simply picture perfect. We also ordered a special appetizer for the evening, which was salmon tartare. This was such a unique, lovely dish that balanced flavors and ingredients I'd never consider pairing together, but they came together beautifully. - dinner: husband opted for the chicken parm, which was chicken thigh. The breading was thick and crunchy and the plating of it was gorgeous. I'm not the biggest fan of chicken thigh, but it was yummy. I had the bucatini bolognese. I selected this because 1) it is my understanding they make their pasta in-house and 2) I ordered bucatini the night my husband proposed so it was a bit sentimental. I'll be honest, while the pasta was delightful, the bolognese wasn't my favorite. There was very little meat in the ragu and it seemed to make up in volume with a ton of roughly chopped, cooked onions. I like onions, but this felt out of place. Luckily everything else I ate redeemed this specific dish. - post-dinner: we wanted to get dessert, but we needed to get the kiddo back to our side of town. While we opted out of dessert, Raina did deliver two sippers of limoncello and a card signed by everyone at the restaurant. I thought this was a beautiful touch. My takeaway: this is a lovely, but casual enough restaurant where you're not breaking the bank on a special night out. Dishes are reasonably priced, service is friendly, food was delicious. read more

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My friend and I had spontaneous dinner here and we got lucky! It was slow at first and we did not have a reservation. We ended up sitting at the bar and the place was shortly packed out! We split everything we ordered so we could try more of the menu. We started with the Antipasti Plate, moved on to the Carbonara, then ordered the Salmon and a side of Shishito peppers. To pair with our meal, we ordered a bottle of the Orange Pinot Gris (Great Choice). To end the service, we got the Gelato. Everything was fresh, made to order, and very much authentic. I have become a huge fan and will definitely return with a reservation. read more

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First time visit. We loved the decor and ambience. Truly Italian menu. Food was clearly homemade and very tasty. Our server did a wonderful job explaining the menu items and was very attentive to our needs. We're already planning our next visit. read more

Amano is an excellent Italian restaurant with seasonal flair. We had lunch there and all items were very good. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful, very friendly. The restaurant has an old bungalow vibe with seating both inside and outside. Burrata was fresh with mildly spiced tomato sauce and balsamic which came with delicious sourdough. Tomato soup was delicious. Fig salad is just the perfect combination of greens and sweets with house made dressing. Definitely recommend for any occasion because the food is just perfect. read more

A cute, cozy, lively restaurant. I think this is my new favorite Italian in the city! There aren't many pasta dishes where I feel like I couldn't just make it myself - the fusilli e scallops is one of them. Very flavorful, high quality ingredients, and fair portion for the price. We really enjoyed the antipasti plate as an appetizer and the basque cheesecake for dessert was also a favorite! The service here was great, our waiter was very attentive. I plan on returning! read more

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Always a wonderful experience at a mano! Had the privilege of attending their "wine down in the garden" wine tasting event. Not only were the wines amazing, but so was the service & atmosphere! Their patio is perfectly shaded - great for a warm spring day. We had a birthday in our party and the staff made an adorable card for her with everyone's signatures and gave us complimentary homemade limoncello to celebrate. The perfect way to celebrate another lap around the sun! read more

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Very romantic, very cozy. I met here with a friend for dinner and I love Italian food. We both started with a house red and an order of burrata (do recommend) followed by the carbonara. Everything was excellent and the waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and with recommendations. Service was quick and concise, which is exactly what you need on a weekday night. read more

a mano - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Came for lunch right at 11am when they opened. Didn't have a reservation, but we were the first customers so everything was open. We sat out on the patio which was lovely and besides from the car noises, it doesn't feel like you're basically in a parking lot. My friend and I ordered sandwiches and soup from the lunch menu for $20 total! I had the Roman sandwich with prosciutto and it was absolutely perfect. I dipped it into the tomato soup which was incredibly delicious. I was thankful we could swap out the side of chips for the soup. I highly recommend lunch here for an elevated but affordable option. Parking: they have a very small lot, otherwise it's street parking. read more

a mano - Roman sandwich w/ tomato soup - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

What a cozy place to get some food! I'm a sucker for string lights so the outdoor seating was perfect. I tried the love potion and an order of cacio e pepe and would highly recommend both. The love potion was a easy drink to sip on and I felt the lychee, hibiscus, and gin was a very smooth combo. I wish the portion of cacio e pepe was a bit bigger, but otherwise it was very good as well. read more

a mano - love potion - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We tried A Mano on a Saturday night. We definitely needed reservations. They sat us outside at a picnic table style seating. Difficult to maneuver with a sun dress. Our server, Chris, was amazing. So friendly and knowledgeable. We started with fig salad and Burrata appetizers. We would order both again. For entrees, we tried bucatini alla bolognese which was yummy. We also tried the Eggplant Parmesan with a side of pasta. The eggplant is cut super thick. You get two large slices. It was not very flavorful due to the thickness. Once we sliced it horizontally to make thinner slices and used the sauce from the side dish, it was better. I don't think I would order the eggplant again. The parking lot is pretty small. read more

a mano - Fig salad - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great service! Simple but well executed dishes! Mushroom bucatini, Tomato basil soup! read more

a mano - Mushroom Bucatini! Chefs kiss... simple Dish. House made pasta miso cream sauce, Parmesan. Well executed dish!! - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Overall the food was a solid 9/10. The burrata was amazing, the tomato puree really elevated it. The red trout dish was great, but just a tad salty. The service was AMAZING!! The vibes were great on the patio and the ambiance makes it feel apart of the local community. read more

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Service was great! Attentive waiters and they were able to get us a spot in the garden section even though it was all booked up online. The ambiance is so cute. Dress cute cuz you'll want pics. Cocktails were tasty and very different from anything I've had before. Food wise I felt like there wasn't anything that stood out from other Italian restaurants. read more

A plate of $18 pasta without a piece of bread never seen that before!!? Although our waitress was just wonderful!!

Came here for dinner. Small Italian restaurant with a limited menus. Started with a Burrata appetizer with sourdough bread and a side Misto salad. Burrata a bit pricey for what you got but good. For dinner we ordered pasta bolognese, chicken parmigiana and egg plant parmigiana. We informed the eggplant was out of stock. The pasta was decent as was the chicken parmigiana which were made from thighs. Dessert was the chocolate torte which was probably the best thing we had. Service was decent. read more

a mano - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We ordered some focaccia bread and it came out cold! The server said this is how they serve it? Why would I want cold bread? Anyways, at 5-6pm they get booked up and the restaurant was fully packed when we dined. Service was very slow, and we waited so long for our drinks and apps. Main courses came out while we were still eating our apps and they were yummy. Only complaint is the bread and how they were serving it. Overall, good experience as the pasta was tasty. One of the pastas were tasty the other one was nothing too special read more

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I had finished a energizing photoshoot at Old Fourth Ward park with FemForce photography... Was hungry and wanted to celebrate ME. Amazing to me there were literally no restaurants around that area of O4W and even by The LOLA. A Mano popped up And although I don't usually do pasta cuz that'll watch the carbs thing I said what the hell, why not I'm celebrating. It can't be any worse than whatever fast food that I would be picking up on the way back to the office. Pepper pasta as a kick but it is delicious with lots of shaved cheese and it was on lunch special for only $10. So I indulged with a prosecco Spritz that they call Hugo with a little elderflower and it was and lovely. Service was very warm and inviting and friendly. The ambiance is just wonderful. I love these old houses that get converted into restaurants. They have so much character. This one has a very nice open main dining room with enclosed porch and a covered garden area. I sat at the the far window facing out to look at the garden since I was flying solo. If you're in the Old Fourth Gordon area and want a nice casual inviting experience that isn't rushed, this is your spot. Apparently it gets really busy because they were taking reservations. I got here before noon time and had no wait. They do have lunch specials What a delight. read more

a mano - Love the Hugo spritz... Light & refreshing - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Came here on a Saturday night with a group of friends. The place was packed, but the staff were still attentive. The "bird in hand" cocktail was delicious! The beet salad was one of the best salads I've ever had. The fusilli e scallops was not to my liking. It was sweet and too rich for me. I should have asked more questions when I ordered it by recommendation of the waitress, but it is a very popular dish. The chocolate torte was good but nothing special. I'm giving 4 stars because the atmosphere was fun, and the waitstaff was so great! They even gave us separate checks without any fuss. I will def be back and order something with a red sauce! read more

a mano - Beet salad - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I really enjoyed my lunch here with a friend! The restaurant is really cute both outside and inside, and our waiter was really nice. He explained the menu and the specials for us since it was our first time here. My friend and I split one of the special appetizer, and it was really good! I also got a pesto pasta, which was delicious as well. I really enjoyed the vibes here, so I would come again to try more of their dishes! read more

a mano - Pasta - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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a mano is a quaint and homey Italian restaurant! The vibes are very intimate inside and the servers were really friendly. Our food came out pretty quick (and we arrived kind of late in the night so big props to them for accommodating us). We ordered the Burrata, Pesto e Pomodoro, and Aglio e Calabrese. The Burrata was pretty yummy for a starter dish! I was not a fan of the tomato jam that it came with, but the grilled sourdough and burrata were delicious together. As far as the Pesto e Pomodoro, I was expecting it to come out with green sauce but I did not fully look at the menu and it was actually a more red sauce (sun-dried tomato pesto). It was a good dish, but not my favorite... I really liked the Aglio e Calabrese! It tasted so buttery and garlicky, although I am unsure that this dish had butter. But it was extraordinary! We also ordered some wines that were good and not too strong. Overall, a mano is a lovely place to go to for Italian food! I would come back here again just for the Aglio e Calabrese. read more

a mano - Burrata, Pesto e Pomodoro, and Aglio e Calabrese - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I really enjoyed this restaurant! I recommend making a reservation. They have indoor and outdoor seating...be mindful there's more seating outside than in. But, they have those cool tabletop fans that are perfect for dining outside. We started with the beet salad, which had goat cheese and blackberries. It was surprisingly light. Our server was very friendly helpful. He answered all of my questions. He also gave recommendations. For my meal, I had the pesto e pomodoro with the gluten free fettuccine. It was amazing!! I was dining with non-gluten free eaters and even they said it was great!! We shared the charred cabbage. I have to try and make this on the grill. I had the chocolate torte. It had espresso powdered sugar over homemade whip cream...yummy! I can't wait to go back!! read more

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$20 for lunch, but it was the size of a kids meal. I couldn't believe how small the portion was -- my coworker said even a toddler would still be hungry. I added grilled chicken for $3 and got seven tiny diced pieces. Sure, the pasta tasted good, but the value just isn't there. Definitely not worth $20. Inflation is wild! read more

a mano - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Place is quiet and cozy. pasta was overcooked Roman sandwich was great Burrata and foccacia great Cacio e pepe needs more pepper Service is quiet good, even though they forgot sugar for our latte and cappuccino, taste was ok. Tomato soup was awesome read more

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The food was not good and we were really upset that after being huge fans from when we lived in O4W. So many other better places to get pasta and better customer service. read more

Last week, I visited this restaurant for a coworkers anniversary celebration. She wanted Italian and this location had great reviews. We went during lunch and enjoyed the lunch special while sitting outside. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with chips and my coworkers had pasta. Everyone enjoyed their food which came out rather quickly. They also enjoyed the float as dessert. Service was amazing! If you are looking for Italian, try them out. Parking can be a stress so I docked them for it read more

a mano - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sat at the bar and had a wonderful recommendation from the bartender David. The harvest drink was incredible! The toasted cabbage was briny from the olives and delicious. Loved the pasta. 10/10 recommendation and beautiful ambiance read more

a mano - menu - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I passed by this place many times and always wanted to give it a try. Tonight was the night and it was definitely worth the wait! The place is small but very cute and gives a rustic feel! The service was very good, drinks tasty and the food was absolutely delicious. The star of the night was the rib eye! read more

a mano - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Obsessed with a mano!! I was on a solo trip in Atlanta and was looking for some Italian food when I came across this spot. I loved that I could just grab a spot at the bar (for some reason, I always feel bad taking up an entire table when I dine out alone!) and the bartender was friendly and helpful. I ordered a glass of wine (ok, two) and started with the burrata appetizer. Was in incredible? yes. Did I eat the entire thing by myself? Also yes. Highly recommend not sharing the burrata. For my meal, I opted for the Cacio e Pepe and mmmmmmmmmwow. It is delivered to you just covered in a mountain of cheese with instructions to mix well. For such a simple dish, it really is incredible when it's made correctly! Looks like this spot would be better suited for a nice date night or for a small group of friends. Though, perhaps bigger parties could be accommodated outside. If you're scrolling through reviews trying to find a good spot, stop here. Trust me. read more

a mano - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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a mano is here to impress once again. We were back in Atl for a brief visit and had to drop by a mano. The little stand alone building with warm, dim lighting makes you feel like you're walking into a cabin in a winter forest. I would recommend making a reservation as they are always packed, even for week nights. We ordered a flight of amaro, which our server graciously volunteered to pick for us. The three pours were intriguing, to say the least. Extremely herbaceous, punchy, and full of character. Definitely takes a bit to get used to, but a wonderful experience nonetheless. We also got a burrata for appetizer and two pastas. The miso carrot pasta was garlicky and slightly bitter from the kale and carrot, giving an Asian flare to the Italian dish. It was also our anniversary, and the staff at a mano gave us a card with adorable personalized messages, celebrating the occasion with us (card not pictured for privacy purposes)! If you are celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for a delicious bite, then please, give this place a try! read more

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We did not have the best experience here, and we were very much looking forward to it initially! Maybe we just ordered wrong. If you go, I would not recommend the items that we had. The fig salad was fine overall. The figs did seem dried out though, and old, and there were very large hunks of fontina cheese which I thought sounded good, but it was a little much when you'd get it in a bite. The charred cabbage was pretty terrible. It came out very watery and slimy. The toppings were salty and added a nice texture which helped a bit, but the cabbage itself was just really bad. The pasta I got was very boring. Pesto e pomodoro. I don't think it's on the menu very often, it was hard to find the name of it when I went back to look at previous menus. The eggplant parm was cooked well but just completely lacked seasoning. The wait staff however was great! We were at a bar table, so it was the bar tender who took our order. He was nice and attentive. He comped the eggplant dish when he realized we did not care for it. He did not tell us before had that he was doing that, just politely removed it from our tab. The place has a good atmosphere. It seems like it would be a different experience at each section, as there are multiple floors and dining areas, which is an exciting concept. Our meal was honestly just not good. However, i would try this spot again potentially and order different things! read more

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The Garibaldi cocktail was perfect along with the best fried artichoke in America, great baked oysters, and the service from Mike was outstanding! He talked to me about fun things and made the dinner a fabulous time with my brother and his wife before a show! Thank you! read more

a mano - Garibaldi Coctail! What a special treat A Mano is a fabulous restaurant! - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Absolutely LOVED this place. Our waiter took so much time with us to explain the menu and make sure we were well prepared with our choices. The appetizers, entrees and desserts were all incredible. The fig salad antipasti was light and perfect, the burrata was absolutely delicious with the grilled sourdough. I loved the aglio e calabrese and would eat it every day if I could. Every dessert was incredible- whatever the staff recommends is what to go with for sure. We sat out in the garden and it was gorgeous at night- beautiful lighting and just a beautiful area. Can't wait to go back!! read more

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We just got one appetizer and one entree to share with some drinks at the bar but man the flavors in the food were amazing, the drinks were strong and well made, the bartender was really friendly, and the service was good too!! Overall it was a great vibe, definitely a cool place to go and hang out. It is a little small and the reservations always seem booked up but we were able to snag seats at the bar and it was just as nice and still had a homey feel! read more

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I decided to come here for a birthday dinner and when we walked up the stairs to the main dining room, I knew I made the right decision! we were seated at a small, but cozy booth right near the bar and kitchen which was fine with me as I love peering in to see what the cooks are up to and watching the bartender do their thing. the whole vibe was laidback and romantic with good music. our server was fantastic (friendly, funny and gave great recs) but other servers also checked in on us which speaks to how well this place is ran ok, food...I still have dreams about it. We started with a charcuterie board which...no notes. I think this made me think my relationship with strawberry jam and blue cheese. For mains, my fusilli e scallops was creamy, buttery with melt-in-your-mouth scallops and fresh spinach. my partner ordered the grilled ribeye and we silently nodded to one another in approval under the warm light fixture above us. we also had two cocktails--the banana daq 3000 (the ONLY thing I took a pic of, sorry phone) and the oolong fizz--both delicious. We also did a digestivi flight! The italicus was the standout for us. no dessert as we were so full from our meal (and experience). I also received a very sweet card from the a mano team that was the cherry on top for this dinner. we will definitely be back!! read more

a mano - Banana daq 3000 - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here for the burrata and it was served cold & not room temperature :( it was stiff and not really creamy. The chicken sandwich was good. Service was decent. Will possibly be back for the dinner menu. read more

a mano - Cold burrata - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Absolutely love this place. I find here very frequently. Service is amazing. Food is fresh and delicious. You just have to try it. read more

a mano - Pesto fusilli - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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A Mano has our heart. After living in Atlanta for a few years, when we decided to move, leaving A Mano was honestly one of the hardest parts. A Mano is one of our favorite restaurants ever, Anywhere in the world. It's that good. First, the ambiance is great. It's that perfect blend of, if you show up dressed up, you'll feel right at home, but also if you just throw on jeans and a tshirt, you'll also feel right at home. Their patio and inside are both super nice. The service is amazing. We never had any issues with anyone or any part of our service. Everyone was always super helpful, gave great recommendations, checked on us the perfect amount, but weren't overbearing, just top notch experiences every time. Now drinks, we don't drink much, but they've got some very classy cocktails, plenty of spirits to choose from, and to top it all off they've got several Mocktails (non alcoholic)! The mocktails are great for those of us who don't drink or are the DD, but want something more classy or interesting than a coke on the rocks they also have a large selection of desert liqueurs with an option for a mini flight to pair with dessert. Now for the food, they've got seasonal specials, all great, and they've got their staples. Honestly, everything we tried at a mano was sensational. We've eaten our way through their entire menu at this point and fell in love with every dish! We've had some pretty incredible Italian across the US, in Europe, and in Italy itself, and I may be sacrilegious for saying this, but a Mano give Nonas a run for their money . All their pasta is hand made fresh (hence A Mano meaning "by hand"), and it's evident in the taste. Our favorite appetizers were the burrata and the carpaccio. The burrata was smooth and creamy, served with basil and a tomato jam that tied together the flavors so incredibly well. The carpaccio was well flavored. Our favorite dishes personally were the carbonara, and the pan roasted salmon. The carbonara is perfect, the guanciale was cooked to perfection, the pasta was always cooked perfectly (never too al dente or too mushy), and the egg yolk complimented it all so well. The salmon... oh the salmon... perfectly crunchy skin, flaky fresh meat, served on a mashed cauliflower bed, which was way better than it sounds. Again, those were just our favorite dishes, we've tried it all and it's all amazing. Honestly the thing that we thought was the most, average, was the chicken parm. It wasn't bad, in any means, in fact, it was great chicken parm, just nothing out of this world, like pretty much everything else on the menu And finally, the desserts. Honestly, we still dream about the desserts the banana Foster's bread pudding, immaculate. Warm, smooth, caramelized banana syrup goodness, complemented with some vanilla gelato, just insane. The lemon ricotta pound cake is also to die for. Perfectly dense, not too sweet, just everything you'd want. We're both foodies, and we've been blessed to eat some incredible food around the world, but a Mano... a mano is the whole package. We often rate places just between the two of us, and to get 5/5 you've got to hit the nail on every category, and honestly a Mano is a 6/5 everyone we ever brought to a Mano fell in love as well. One of atlantas best for sure. We look forward to every trip back to Atlanta we can, especially since it means another a Mano visit! read more

a mano - Lemon ricotta pound cake, banana Foster's bread pudding. - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food was great. Cute little neighborhood spot. No reservation but we got seated right away. Manager makes it right. Would come back. No room for dessert. read more

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I really liked the option of sitting indoors and outdoors at a mano. I loved our server as he was friendly and interactive with my party. The server informed us that they were out of some of the items we wanted, especially some of the menu items that were available to my party when they came before. I think the food was good, but I would need to try it another time to finalize my opinion of this spot! read more

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