I surprised my husband for our anniversary this year with a table in the wine cellar. It was absolutely an amazing experience! Everything that we tried was over the top delicious. We had 5 courses, all of which we asked for the chef's choice. The scallops melted in our mouths and the warm goat cheese cheesecake was surprisingly one of THE best desserts I have ever experienced. Such a wonderful staff and at the request of my husband, the chef even came down for a photo op. read more

Aria - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is arguably the best restaurant in Greater Atlanta. Everything was perfect for a fine dining experience: the food, the (very impressive) wine list, the service, and the ambience. Nothing to complain about. See the pictures for yourself. read more

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This spot is amazing. Went here 10 years ago and decided to head back for a work dinner I had planned. Still didn't fail. We did the tasting menu and every course was an outstanding mixture of flavors that went perfectly. read more

This is one of our favorite special occasion spots. With corona in full force, Aria has become a more affordable option for a nice dinner in, and it did not disappoint. The meal came with a soup, salad and entree. We were lucky enough to order take in when they were serving their deliciously superb short ribs. Sadly they ran out of the soup advertised (a white bean soup) so instead they subbed in three different soups! All was delicious, as expected. We likely will not be dining in anywhere anytime soon, so it's nice to have a fancy option every now and then. read more

Aria is fantastic!!! I had the Korean steak cube appetizer then the mushroom soup (with truffles), and the scallops entree. All were really great Dessert was a valhrona chocolate masterpiece You owe it to yourself to try this gem in Atlanta read more

7 course meal was left me feeling unsatisfied for the price. Maybe I set the bar too high. 3 of 7 dishes were excellent. However, I think the others were either underwhelming or under seasoned. Service was very nice. read more

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What a fantastic meal. Perfectly executed service. All dishes were outstanding. Gerry Klaskala and his staff deliver a great experience. Boom!! read more

Aria - Braised Lamb Shank. Mmmmmmmmmm - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Aria seems like it has not adjusted or adapted to a changing culinary environment in Atlanta. With the advent of stellar, more experimental cuisine at places like Gunshow, Lazy Betty, and Staplehouse, Atlanta has become its own minor food mecca. Aria, whose existence pre-dates all the newcomers, has failed to keep up. The dishes have grown stale and uninspired. A recent trip revealed poor service (dish crowding mixed with long wait times), decreased portions without corresponding price dips, and a complete failure to taste dishes before they're sent out to patrons. The mushroom saute featured a heavy roux that was flavorless and obscured the earthiness of the fungi. The scallop entree had well-cooked scallops, but the accoutrement were severely lacking: an uncooked potato marred the accompaniments, while carrots and snow peas searched for flavor. The apple upside down cake was wincingly sweet and hard to eat. Service was its own animal. The first appetizers came out right on top of each other, while the third appetizer came about half an hour later. The entrees followed suit. It was just bad pacing with a server who appeared to be overworked and unapologetic. Regardless, I expect more from Aria. It's a shame that it has faltered so much recently. With so many other options in Atlanta for fine dining, it's hard to recommend Aria to anyone looking for an exceptional experience. read more

Visit's Aria for a birthday celebration and everyone enjoyed it. I tried the short rib, the pork belly appetizer and the chocolate ice cream sandwich, and they all hit the spot; I also tried the Berkshire pork but it was a bit dry for my taste. Overall aria was an amazing dinner experience with some great dishes, and very attentive service. read more

Went to Aria to try their tasting menu. I had read amazing reviews of it and was very excited. The presentation of each item was beautifully done, however, the food itself was underwhelming. Nothing stood out flavor wise, in fact, a lot of it was under seasoned/bland. I was also surprised that the staff was not well versed in the dishes at all. They could not recite the ingredients/preparation even when I asked them about each. I would not recommend the tasting menu. It might be very different when dining and just getting one dish, but if you are looking for an amazing tasting menu experience this is not the best option in Atlanta. Check out Staplehouse! read more

This is an upscale dining experience in Buckhead. The dining room is painted dark gray (quite a change from the fresh white of before). The gray works though and makes for a more intimate dining experience The wait staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Request a table away from the entry way. Sitting in the elevated area to the left of the entry to the dining room provides the most privacy. The olives with lemon zest are nice and too acidic. You get about ten to an order. The Brie with apricot and bread is wonderful. The crab cakes are the width of a silver dollar and are quite bready and dense. Not an exceptional crab cake. The arugula salad was perfect. The sole bites with lemon are a nice change from other appetizers and are little heavenly bites of fish lightly battered. The short ribs are simply divine. So extremely tender. The pairing of the potatoes with the short ribs is a great match, but substitute the saffron risotto for the potatoes and then you have the perfect combination. read more

This place has a very romantic vibe so it's great for date nights. I found it to be too dark however... or maybe I'm old... No, I'm not... I'm forever 25. It's like my 7th 25th year, so no, I'm not old at all... Can you guys maybe light another candle so I can read your menu though? I totally had to squint because I'm not one of those people who use their phone's flashlight to read the menu. You know, old people. And the tables are too close together. The romance gets ruined by the couples sitting around you talking about how they need to move back into their parents basement, or their irregular bowel movements... or they don't want to hear about the bitch-fight that was going to breakout at my office because of Janice... The food, while nothing spectacular, was good. Everything was well cooked and I enjoyed eating it from what I remember. read more

My wife and I had dinner at Aria for our wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect. From the time we pulled up the service was over the top - the valet, the hostesses, the bartender, and our waiter, Kim. The food was all fantastic too, but what stood out the most was the service. It was amazing and unlike anything we have experienced in years. In fact, my wife and I could not remember when we last had such incredible service. We had crab cakes, salads, sole, filet mignon, truffle whipped potatoes, and the warm cheesecake for desert. The wine was perfectly paired with the help of Kim. The food was all really good. It looked amazing and tasted even better. It was a great overall experience. We highly recommend Aria and we look forward to going back. read more

I had an incredible time at the most romantic, intimate, posh style restaurant in Atlanta. I love its elegant, stylish, caring style. I had so much fun. I get in and I was allowed to hang in the bar area. I ordered a cocktail until my date had arrived. We were then escorted to the dining area, we were greeted warmly, orderer appetizers and main courses. We enjoyed the entire evening. I especially loved it because it was pre-Valentine weekend, and I was just offered a job in Forsyth county schools. I love my life. read more

Aria - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Best chef driven restaurant in Atlanta year after year. I don't know why we keep trying all these new restaurants and ordering chicken because it's the only thing that seems edible. read more

One of the best tasting menus I've ever had. Every dish was balanced, and it was not too much not too little food. Plus amazing wine pairing (a gamay). Only wish I lived in Atlanta to go back, read more

This is one of my top favorite restaurants! It is cozy & classy! They keep the lights dim, super romantic! Their food is AMAZING! I tried the octopus for the first time in my life and LOVED it! Presentation of the food is beautiful. The dessert: vanilla panna cotta, bing cherries, lemon sorbet, almond shortbread...WOW... The service was great! Can't wait to go back. read more

Aria - Octopus - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I went with family over Christmas holidays, and in spite of the hype--from them and other Yelpers--I was expecting more for the price we were paying. Yes, it's lovely. Yes, the servers quietly come around and let you make decisions in peace. Yes, the Mary Ingalls' bejeweled dog sculptures are a sight to behold, but the price and the meal didn't live up to my expectations. I realize that some dishes are bigger than others, and those in the bold print on the menu are entrees and they cost more. I was the only person at the table that didn't order an entrée, and although I had a nice lobster tail, I felt that I got royally gypped on the "sides." My truffle-mashed potatoes and broccoli-something or other were simply plate garnishes. The other four members of the party at their entrees, and although they thought their meals were good, they were not filling or worth the price paid. We ended up splitting desserts--my cousin, father and I wanted to split caramel cake, since our grandmother/mother made it from a wonderful, but departed recipe. Aria's was good, but it had raisins in it. My cousin's wife had a nifty vodka cocktail that had black pepper and a sprig tarragon in it. I thought that was rather inventive. Bottom line, it was way too pricey for what we got. read more

We decided to celebrate Valentine's a little early this year and came to Aria. This was my second time dining at Aria and, just as before, this was an amazing experience! [FOOD&DRINKS] I feel like you really can't go wrong at this fine dining establishment. The taste, presentation, and atmosphere is always on point. I had initially wanted to chow down on the 7-course tasting menu, reasonably priced at $75 per person, but it unfortunately didn't include some of my must-tastes. Instead, between my BF and I, we ordered four snacks and appetizers to share: brie de meaux ($8), yellowtail hamachi (~$16), butter braised lobster (~$24), and foie gras ($24). Both hardcore carnivores, we decided on two meat entrees: spinalis steak (~$36) and venison (~37). A small basket of buttered soft bread was served at the table. We started off with the brie. I love cheese but I can't do overpowering cheeses. Stuff like blue or goat cheese really puts a bad taste in my mouth. Thus, I stick to safe cheeses like brie and buratta plates. The brie cheese plate is considered a "snack" on Aria's menu and was the first dish served to our table. The brie is served with apricot preserves, walnuts, and toasted ciabatta. A simple and tasty dish to kick off the night. I just wish there was a tad bit more apricot preserves to go with the brie and ciabatta. Next, our three appetizers poured in. Our waiter was very attentive in making sure we got each plate right after the other--there was no lag-time in between dishes (wonderful!). The first appetizer we got was the yellowtail Hamachi. I am a big fan of yellowtail and BOY was this yellowtail out of this world. The fish was creamy and oh, it just melted in my mouth! The yellowtail is served with slices of grapefruit, orange, radish and avocado. I didn't take a bite of everything mixed together because I really wanted to savor the flavor of the yellowtail. Next came the buttered lobster. As to be expected, the lobster appetizer leaned towards the smaller side. Because my BF and I were sharing, everything came conveniently split between two plates. We each got a sample of the lobster on creamy truffle mashed potatoes and broccoli mousseline. Although, one mini-complaint would be I didn't really taste any truffle in the potatoes. Still, take a bite of everything, you won't regret it! Our final appetizer was one we both looked forward to the most, the foie gras. I hear Aria has one of the best foie gras south of New York, is that true? Oh boy, what delicacy! Aria's foie gras tastes as foie gras should, a perfect blend of silky and savory deliciousness, so rich and buttery it just melts in your mouth. WOW! I was not disappointed and this was definitely my favorite dish of the night. Finally, our entrées. Honestly, I think our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. I was already decently full without the entrees. But, how can I not try the venison? The idea itself is blasphemous (first world problems)! I have to comment on the presentation of the two entrees we got, B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I liked how the food looked almost like it was scattered across the plate absent-mindedly, a little bit here and a little bit there. The taste was, of course, out of this world. I preferred my BF's steak, while he preferred my venison. The venison had more flavor packed into it than the steak. Both meats were cooked to a perfect level of tenderness. Unfortunately, after a basket of bread, one snack, three appetizers, two entrees and drinks, we didn't have any room leftover for desserts. Next time! [SERVICE] Impeccable! Our waiter was attentive yet did not hover. Like I said, my BF and I shared everything so every dish we ordered was conveniently pre-split between two plates. As soon as we finished, our next course came. No lag time, which really made the "flow" of the evening perfect. I just wanted to note we had some very nice people sitting on either side of us and we were able to make good conversations! [ATMOSPHERE&LOCATION] Located in Buckhead, in the same lot as some hotel. I feel like Aria could easily be missed if not for our GPS. Getting a reservation is highly recommended but I did see a few spots open at the bar when I visited on Friday evening. Overall, what's not to love about this place? Will be sure to come back again soon! read more

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The service and food were top notch. The salads, beef shareable were great. I had the scallops which were so tender and delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

unfortunately, the food and (certain) services do not match the ratings for aria. I can see why there really isn't any hype about aria. the food leaves some to be desired. we opted to try 2 appetizers to start and an entree each. BUTTER BRAISED LOBSTER - described on the menu as "truffle potatoes, broccoli mousseline" - the potatoes lacked flavor and had no slight taste of truffle whatsoever; description was very misleading and disappointing - overall below average dish; flavor was bland, but lobster was cooked right SEARED FOIE GRAS - "apple, black pepper gastrique, almonds" - again with misleading descriptions -- gastrique was good but where was the black pepper flavor?? - the method of julienning the apples added great texture to pair with the chopped almonds - foie gras itself was very buttery and just melts in your mouth -- probably the best dish out of all 4 items ordered DUCK BREAST - "shiitake, apple, brussels sprouts, turnips, carrots" - skin was too soft for my taste; I would have preferred a crisp skin or some little char - duck was decently marinated, but nothing I would go out of way for or order again - vegetables were better than the duck itself, so that's pretty sad BEEF SHORT RIB - "carrots, turnips, snow peas, potato puree" - short rib came as one piece, boneless and super tender - this dish was recommended to us by our server since supposedly the chef's specialty is braising meats, but I can only agree with final overall texture, not flavor - the vegetables were pretty much the same as my duck entree, with the exception of shiitake and Brussels sprouts so the side didn't really set this dish apart from mines our entrees took 40 mins or so to get to our table. when I questioned them why it was taking so long, our server told us they had large parties when the only large party in the dining room was a group of 10. for a restaurant that has been established for awhile, you would think they would have some sort of system to expedite their food in a timely manner to guests. also towards the end our meal, a manager came out to check how we were doing. during his visit, we felt a little weird since he had an awkward presence and just stood there waiting for us to say more. he also attempted to bus our table and ended up making me hit my lip against the glass as I was drinking water. he apologized but it didn't even seem genuine since he smiled and walked away; wtf? save your money and go to any other fine dining restaurant. read more

They have developed a "Curbside Pick Up" 4 Course menu for the "Pandemic -ally Sensitive" that is FABULOUS! The price is exceptional, the portions are generous, and the food is fantastic. We have ordered twice, and check the menu daily for our next visit! The staff will bring your order out to the car - Thank you to the entire Aria Team for such a great dining option ! read more

This was an amazing night out. Loved the vibe and ambience of the restaurant. I decided to blindly bring my girlfriend here for our anniversary and we had a very wonderful experience. Rather than the tasting menu, we decided to go for the courses. We started with some incredible short rib, roasted brussels, soup/salads, and sashimi. Following this, I got the scallops and my girlfriend got the black angus filet. We both agreed that every dish we received was more than stellar. Their cocktail menu is also very good and what we got paired well with our dishes. The only slightly negative thing, and I really mean SLIGHTLY negative, was that our server never stuck around at our table too often or too long, but everything we ordered still came out very fast. All in all I am giving this restaurant my first 5 star review, we had a very great night. read more

We celebrated our anniversary at Aria, and I could not be more pleased with our entire experience. We did the tasting menu and it was truly a world-class dining experience from start to finish. We will definitely be back! read more

We visited Aria for date night and the entire experience was spot on. It is a very small and romantic resturant, tastefully decorated and the perfect place to indulge in exquisitely distinct food. When entering, you are ushered to the bar to enjoy a drink before being seated. We both ordered cocktails before switching to a French 75 and gin and tonic. The French 75 was perfect and not too sweet. For dinner, we opted for the tasting menu and decided to add scallops and brie as well. The waiter warned us it was going to be a lot of food, but you really can't convince me of such of thing plus I'm a sucker for variety. We ended up with nine dishes plus drinks plus cappuccino. I won't go through them all, but each one was divine. Service was excellent as well! read more

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"Okay, pork belly prices have been dropping all morning, which means that everybody is waiting for it to hit rock bottom, so they can buy low." -- Trading Places (1983) This may be my new favorite Buckhead restaurant - who knew? I was looking for a new place to go for my birthday for me and my Mom (and by new, I mean new to me) and Aria came highly recommended from a trusted friend and fellow Elite. And we were not disappointed. The place is quite loud - but considering the decor has nothing with which to absorb any sound, I should not have been surprised. We had a 2-man serving team, Mike and Dmitri. Both attentive, but not in our faces and left us to enjoy our meal at a nice and easy pace. We ordered our cocktails and perused the menu and wine list - so many choices. Unfortunately, the tasting menu was not meant for me (too many allergy items on there), but I was happy with my selections from the main menu. My cocktail was a Dark Rum Daisy which consisted of Smith & Cross Navy Strength rum, Fresh Lemon, Jack Rudy Grenadine and Grapefruit Bitters. Sweet, tart, not too strong, but definitely had a kick in the pants to it. Delish! My Mom picked from the extensive single malt scotch list and opted for the Glenmorangie 10 year. For my food, I opted for the: Homemade Potato Gnocchi with golden raisins and charred radicchio and balsamic Slow Braised Niman Ranch Berkshire Pork & Belly with swiss chard, applewood smoked bacon, cannelini beans, polenta and natural jus Chocolate Espresso Cake and I subbed Vanilla ice cream instead of the almond toffee it was supposed to come with (allergies). Everything was delightfully prepared, with such great attention to detail. The plates were immaculately plated - like pieces of art. The gnocchi was so soft and tender with the perfect balance of bitter from the radicchio and the sweetness from the raisins. I could have eaten twice the helping of this - I considered a 2nd plate. The Pork (or as I liked to call it - porkporkpork), was probably the best version of a triple pork bypass I have tasted ever (and I lot of places do something like this). The Loin (Mike said it was loin) was falling apart tender - no need for a knife. It just pulled away from itself into fabulous little strings of porky goodness just dripping in jus. The piece of pork belly was seared off so that the fat was perfectly rendered with crunchy at the top, but soft and juicy in the middle. The meat at the bottom of the piece was tender and bordering on sweet. Then there was the lardons of bacon in the cannelini beans (not to be overlooked). Big thick, slightly crunchy pieces in the middle of those beans and chard. YUM! Now for dessert - Odds are I will always opt for the chocolately thing on the menu, but there were 2. I had to turn to Mike for guidance. And as I suspected, it had to be the Chocolate Espresso Cake. This perfect little cylinder of tender dark chocolate cake came out, packed with flavor and a punch of coffee for finish. I was thankful for the little scoop of vanilla ice cream to help cut the richness of the cake as I sipped my Cappuccino on the side. The restaurant cooks everything to order (I was told by Mike), so my meal was free from any tree nuts and was checked to be safe. I appreciate the attention to detail and my safety. Amazingly delicious food, well-paced and courteous service and a nice, albeit loud, atmosphere and I am sure to return to Aria again. read more

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This place is a very nice dinner date spot. The atomsphere is very contemporary and unique. I came here after a long flight for a date. Food was pretty good but it is not cheap. The service really does need some work as in the waitress should not roll her eyes when we don't order drinks and stop checking up as much on us because we ordered water. On the brighter side, I would suggest the duck. Very flavorful and crispy on the outside tender on the inside. In summary, I would have had a better date if the service was better. read more

********Ah ..... Aria!******* Say 'no' to the angel cake. Very ordinary, almost stale-tasting. But I'm getting ahead of myself. With such appealing appetizer and entree choices, T. and I opted for the six course tasting menu, priced at $68 per person. While it may sound like an abundance of food, portions are small, with each bite to be savored. A countdown of our courses: 1. The meal started with summer squash and leek soup, made without cream, yet rich and delicious. 2.With two types of beets, fresh goat cheese, spiced walnuts and a wedge or two of orange, one can't go wrong with Aria's beet salad. 3. As another Yelper pointed out, the lump crab cake is perfect, particularly paired with mint, basil, cilantro, papaya and toasted peanuts. A blend of flavors and textures. 4. I probably wouldn't have ordered halibut, but it ended up being my favorite dish! (The advantage of having an open mind with the tasters menu!) Succulent, and served with jalapeno pepper (surprisingly not sharp), cilantro, garlic, heirloom tomatoes, and fingerling potatoes. (A patron next to us ordered seared sea scallops, which he said were as good as they looked.... and they looked great.) 5. I was hesitant about the lamb -- I'm not a fan of lamb -- but oh.... served rare, without that overpowering lamb flavor -- slices were almost delicate and melt-in-your-mouth good. The meat was plated with a delicious dumpling -- ricotta! -- charred eggplant puree, confit tomatoes, and what they called a 'torpedo onion.' 6. I read about Aria's signature chevre cheese cake, which prompted one of us to get the dessert that came with the tasting menu -- the aforementioned angel cake -- and the other to choose cheesecake. (There was a $4 upcharge.) Ricotta was formerly my favorite kind of cheesecake. Now it's chevre: surprisingly light without distinct goat cheese flavor -- simply delicious, and served warm with a dollop of ice cream. Some tips: -- If Open Table claims reservations for your preferred seating aren't available, try calling! To our delight, we were able to snag reservations for Saturday at 7:00, when we called the night before. (I don't recommend waiting till last minute, but in a pinch, it's worth a try.) -- The parking lot is small but no worries -- free valet! (but leave a tip) -- The wine list is pricey whether by the glass, the half bottle, or full bottle. (They offer an amazing selection.) We brought our own, a lovely Rosenblum reserve zin, and paid the restaurant's $25 corkage fee. -- A mother and daughter next to us, had a smart idea by sharing everything. Their meals were brought out already apportioned, and I noticed the serving size was the same as what one gets on the taster's menu. A good way to save money! -- Dress nicely. Coats and ties not required, but some schleppy folks across the room wore tee shirts and shorts. This restaurant warrants better than that! read more

Aria's sign is pretty small so you might miss it driving down E Paces Ferry. Valet parking only. The decor was a tad questionable to me. What got my attention the most were the two bedazzled dogs sitting on the sides of the stairs leading to the main dining room... I kid you not. Our server, George, was very nice and helpful. Almost everyone who helped serve our table said 'happy birthday' to me. Tables are very close to each other since Aria is a relatively small restaurant. It's a good thing we came here on a Monday night instead of on the weekend because it wasn't super busy. I would've hated to sit so close to other tables. Aria's drink menu looks great but my bf doesn't drink & I wasn't going to drink by myself so we just had water lol ~ Crisp Braised Octopus w/ lemon fennel, niçoise olives - off to a wonderful start with this appetizer, the fennel salad went really well with the octopus; octopus is not super chewy, instead it melts in your mouth ~ Butter Braised Maine Lobster w/ broccoli mousseline, black truffle potatoes) - lobster's very fresh; I love truffle everything so I had to order this. I just feel like it could've been better but it's delicious nonetheless ~ Niman Ranch Berkshire Pork Shank w/ swiss chard, bacon lardons, cannellini beans, polenta - the meat falls right off the bone; wonderful flavor combination ~ Bone-in NY Strip Steak au Poivre (18 oz cut, cognac green peppercorn sauce, creamed brussels sprouts, potatoes) - meat quality is great; it's cooked to perfect temp (rare); the sauce is great; a party of 6 or so walked by and stopped to ask me what I ordered because it looks amazing haha it was really AMAZING! ~ Chocolate Espresso Cake with toffee ice cream - delicious!! not overly sweet; a lovely end to our dinner Price-wise, Aria is expensive but definitely not overpriced. The food quality is well worth the price. I highly recommend making reservations. read more

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The food was absolutely magnificent! I ordered the Maine lobster and the scallops. The sauce fur the scallops had a lil spicy flavor. It gave the cuisine some kick. We also order the short rib which was so succulent along with the warm chocolate cheesecake. The waiter was great! read more

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Southern white tablecloth service. Heracles strengths: Good food, in a beautiful setting. The lobster cocktail has been on the menu at Aria for quite some time and is considered "emblematic" of their style, but I have to say I was terribly underwhelmed. My date ordered the potato and goat cheese raviolis that were infinitely more memorable, and he was quite happy with his trout. Next time, I'd be tempted to come and do a tasting menu ($56) to get more of their flavors, but I was happy with the filet mignon I ordered. The steak was a bit tougher than I expected for a filet cut, but the brussels sprouts that accompanied it were covered in some creamy sauce that transformed them into little green pieces of magic. Achilles heel: L-O-U-D. It is so loud inside Aria that you can barely hear the person across from you. Throughout our dining experience, my partner could hardly hear me. I'm fairly certain that the party seated next to me only opened their mouths to order and to eat. It may be quieter earlier in the evening, or during a weekday, but I don't think I will be returning to find out. Aphrodite factor: Lots of couples on dates here, although I have to admit it was a terrible "date" for me. It's impossible to have a "date" if you cannot hear your companion (although I'm guessing there are plenty of dudes who are down with NOT hearing what their date has to say - you can talk about football! She can talk about shoes! Neither one of you will know the difference!) Wide age range of parties as well, although mostly late 20s+. Several large parties here as well (think ~10 persons). Hermes rating: Service is good, although it seemed a bit slow. This may be an artifact of the volume situation - things always seem to take a lot longer when you're awkwardly trying to have a conversation. Libations: The BOOZE here is excellent. While their specialty cocktail menu is a bit brief, it is organized by alcohol type (e.g., brandy, rye whiskey) and quite accessible to anyone on either end of the alcoholism spectrum. They were a bit pricier than you'd normally find ($13), but worth trying. read more

We tried the tasting menu and it was a fabulous experience. We also enjoyed the wine pairing.

I like the puppy they stole from King Tut. Surprised they haven't died of some horrible plague yet. The Foie Gras was seared and served perfectly. One of the best in Atlanta. Everything else was decent to very good. Would get four stars if not for being over priced by about 20%. Going here is kind of like getting the same haircut over and over- your comfortable with the results, but it never really helps you get laid. By the time you spring for the booze, food, and service, you could have had Tasha, Tina, and Tiffany at The Georgia Terrace with Three handcuffs and a bottle of Triple Olive Vodka. Menu is grooved so far out that food vendors don't even bother stopping by to show new product. But they are full...which makes me happy. Just wish the cooks would pay a little better attention to detail. I will go back for the classics, but if I hear anymore talk about lamb shanks and microwaves---my wine drunk a''s will officially give up on any resto in Buckhead. 3.481 stars Chef Invisible-Out read more

Beautiful place but food is not impressive at all. Very overpriced. Great desserts though. I would try someone else if you are looking for a great fine dinning option read more

This is a great restaurant with great service, ambiance, cocktails, wine selection and FOOD! The chef brought us a sample of the butternut squash soup 5 stars Bulls Blood Beet Salad 5 stars Arugula and Pear Salad 5 stars Lobster Appetizer 5 stars Trout 5 stars There was no room for dessert but I would love to sample them another time. This was a great treat and relatively inexpensive for the quality and experience. read more

To celebrate dating for three years, my boyfriend made me pick a restaurant. Obviously if you can read, you can see I chose Aria. At first I was freaked the hell out, because I have never had my car valeted before, as I am really weird and can't deal with people touching my car. I also had this inferiority complex come into play when we pulled it up next to a Lamborghini and an Aston as my passenger door squeaked open from the cold. Since my car hates everyone, it did later give the valet issues in starting it, which made me feel oddly better. Anyway, this place is odd. It feels like you're in an elaborately decorated house that only has a lounge room and a dining room. We were early for our reservation, and they could have seated us early, but we decided to go to the bar. The bartender made me an Aviation which made me insanely happy. It was HUGE, and by the time I was done I was feeling tipsy. I didn't finish it until we were seated in the dining room, and actually I didn't finish it...it was taken from me by the server with a good bit still left in the glass. I then ordered a glass of Cremant D'Alsace, which he mistook for some awful red wine. I had to then point it out to him on the menu. However that wine was awesome, despite being $13. I shall make up for that ridiculous upcharge when I spend time in Alsace, so there. We shared the beet salad with goat cheese for a starter. I have started to seriously love the combination of beets and creamy goat cheese. I was amazed I convinced my boyfriend to try it. For an entree, I decided to have duck for the first time. This was a bit off putting at first because it was more pan fried than pan seared, considering the breading and scent similar to fried chicken. The taste was weird at first, but I started eating the cabbage and turnips and carrots that came with it, and it really brought out an amazing flavor in the duck. I had ordered it medium well, but I would even go with medium. For dessert, I ordered the Fuji apple tart, which was much larger than I really wanted after so much other food. I somehow was supposed to eat it all by myself, but I managed to get the boy to eat a few bites...thankfully the caramel ice cream was all mine. I wouldn't have shared it anyway. It was ridiculously hard to just pick one dessert because they all sounded amazing. It's a nice spot for a celebration, and it's just as easy to spend less than $100 as it is to spend over $300. The service was just kind of a let down for how much it does cost. I thought I made myself pretty damn clear about Cremant D'Alsace but whatever. It was a nice of him though to ask me how I enjoyed duck. I don't know if I would ever choose it again for a special occasion, but it was a good experience for me. #Yelp365 - 3/365 read more

So excited to try the take out menu from one of my favorite Atlanta restaurants. We had the herb crusted Atlantic halibut, corn and shrimp chowder, arugula salad, and date and oatmeal tart. The portions were generous and everything was fantastic! Food here is consistently tasty, fresh, and flavorful. If you are looking for an upscale dining experience at home--try Aria to go! read more

Had too much expectation in terms of a local restaurant. Really good ambience and drinks are good, but the food is not that tasty! Could've been better read more

My wife and I were in Atlanta for our 10yr anniversary. This place came highly recommended -- not just for the food, but for atmosphere. The restaurant is located in Buckhead, so other venues are nearby (helps when in from out of town). It's a quaint older building on a side street, so not much traffic to deal with. We were seated in a booth with plenty of privacy. It was dimly lit and we overlooked the lower level of the restaurant. Very cool atmosphere and very quiet (perfect for a romantic evening). We started with lobster and truffle mashed potatoes. The larger order is recommended for one, but we split it. Though it wasn't a lot of food, it was fantastic! Next, I opted for the venison (the duck had bacon with it and my wife's allergic to pork). Again, the portion size was not large, but it was very good. My wife had halibut. Her portion was good size and was very good as well. The bread they brought to the table was good service was great and there was a constant rotation of service people that came by the table to ensure our drinks were filled. For desert, we had a mango sorbet. I honestly don't care much for mango flavored dishes/deserts, but this was good and we cleaned the plate. The bill, before tip (including champagne and all) was $141 and change. Definitely glad we dined here and would recommend it . read more

First Impressions... Old rich Buckhead money. It almost smells like Xanax and Vodka, with a faint whiff of new Cadillac leather upon walking into the small host foyer of Aria. Once you have made your way past the dry martini crowd at the bar and enter the peculiar adorned dining room, thoughts of breathing colors melt into memory from long college nights. Amazing sculptures of dogs better suited for a psychedelic trip, greet guests with a comfortable addition to ambiance. If your lucky enough to sit under the blown glass chandelier, oddly resembling a very private part of a female, enjoy. The FOH staff is great. Professional, good understanding of menu items and wine list. A refreshing feeling that Atlanta has real service industry professionals with a leader and manager of equal passion and enthusiasm, remembering the name and favorites of almost every guest that enters his house. The BOH are seasoned veterans of the hospitality industry. Proper execution and technique with a passion for their craft make the whole service of Aria worth the taste. As for the menu, a tad bit outdated, ok more than a tad bit, we are talking dishes popular before most yelpers were old enough to eat solid foods. None the less it is solid food, done right, with the perfect amount of seasoning and passion to make for a good meal. If your not afraid of venturing into the heart of old money in Buckhead, Aria will not disappoint. Safe place for foodies or not. Passion tastes good. Chef Murder read more