Such a hidden gem in sandy springs! Cool atmosphere, seats are comfortable, and waiting staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Food is amazing as well. My husband and I got the TRUFFLE PIZZA, orcchiette pasta, and veal Marsala. Every dish was delicious but if I had to pick my favorite, it would be the truffle pizza. Holy moly. I'm thoroughly impressed. Will definitely come back for more read more

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Another upscale Italian place opened in my neighborhood! I was excited to hear about this a few months ago, especially since the pub that used to be here was nothing special. We finally made it for lunch to celebrate our anniversary. The menu has a good variety: small plates, soup, salad, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and entrees. Many things sounded delicious, and the server's recommendations aligned pretty well with what I was already seriously considering, so that made the ordering fairly easy. We opted for the caesar salad, the soppresate piccante pizza, and the orecchiette pasta, all to share. Almost immediately, warm sliced bread arrived with balsamic and olive oil for dipping. The salad came quickly. It's billed as being ""teenage" romaine, poached farm egg crouton, white anchovy, reggiano", and it's definitely a new take on caesar. The flavors were quite intense and somewhat unexpected, so it took me some time to appreciate. It was a little heavy on the dressing for my taste. Shortly after finishing the salad, the pasta and pizza came out. The server then offered and brought out calipreza pepper, crushed red pepper, and fresh grated parmesan. She left the small dish of peppers, but dispensed the crushed red pepper and parmesan herself. The orrecchiette was dressed with cubes of local sausage, turnip greens, and reggiano. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the flavors were wonderful. It's a great combination, but I felt that I could make it myself at home. The pizza was great. One of the best neapolitan pizzas in town. Though it didn't have much char, which I love, the crust was nice and crispy throughout, even the center. The sauce was only slightly sweet, and the soppresate was indeed spicy, just by itself. I will definitely be back for this pizza. The interior is beautiful, very warm and cozy. Instead of benches for booths, they have wingbacked love seats. The table tops are polished wood. The decor also includes wood (presumably for the pizza oven, though not sure it's ever actually used) mixed with the alcohol bottles, and black and white images on the walls. There is a TV over the bar, which was showing famous food and bar clips from the movies. With the addition of CeB to this strip mall, the parking lot is maxed out, so they now have valet, even for lunch. This is also smart since for lunch on a Thursday, the delivery trucks were out front, taking up a few spaces. #Yelp365 - 252/365 read more

Came here with the work crew and enjoyed a nice lunch on their patio. The restaurant was near empty during lunch time so we didn't really know what to expect. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall next to a few other restaurants. We started with the meatballs which were very flavorful and pretty big in size (comes with 4 pieces) to split among our group of 5. I ordered the Radiatori alla Vodka (sausage, spicy tomato cream sauce) for my entree. It was a simple pasta dish executed very well. Just the right balance of creamy, spicy, and meaty. Everyone loved the sauce on my pasta that they scraped every last bit of it with the complimentary bread. Definitely will come back to try their pizzas! read more

Cibo e Beve - Cibo Meatball App - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Cibo e Beve is one of my mom's "goto" restaurants so I've dined here many times (for free...thanks mom). Cibo means food and Beve means drink. The atmosphere is classy, cozy, and the service is good. The restaurant is on OpenTable so make a reservation to get those points! For starters, my favorites are the meatballs and crispy brussels. I attended a couple of Chef Linda's cooking classes at Cibo and at one we made the meatballs. The balls are made with 3 different meats. I can't remember the exact meats but I think it has brisket, short rib, and the 3rd I can't even guess at. Regardless, they're delicious with the house made tomato sauce. The crispy brussels are a staple in my mom's order. She orders them without cheese, but they are delicious nonetheless. They are cooked in the 500+ degree+ pizza oven to deliver the "crisp." For my main I usually order a pizza because I'm a sucker for fancy pizza. I've had the Diavola (has a spicy kick), Brooklyn (Italian sausage and onions) and Margherita. All are delicious, but as I get older my pizza taste has gotten simpler and simpler for some reason so, if I had to choose the best, I'm a slight Margherita lean. I'm 94% sure that the dough is not 00, so don't compare to Antico, but it's a good pie. I've also had their branzino (aka European seabass) special before and it was awesome! The fish was mild and moist. I've also tried the lobster spaghetti...very good! I appreciate the simplicity of the dish and letting the ingredients do the talking. Ask you server for wine recommendations as they are on point. I'm not a wine connoisseur in the least, but they have a lot of good Italian wines. IMPORTANT NOTE: I'm not sure they still do this, but you can buy a bottle of wine to take away at retail prices. I believe most of the wines that they carry can't be bought in your local package store. I did this once to bring wine to a fancy dinner party. I'll leave you with tip: If you're into cooking or Food Network shows, I'd recommend sending at the back counter where you can watch the open kitchen and pizza oven while you eat. It's mesmerizing. read more

Cibo e Beve - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Having been to Food 101, and knowing that my dad loves Italian food, I figured this would be a good option for a quality birthday restaurant recommendation somewhere between Buckhead, where I live, and way-OTP-land, where he and my stepmom live. Damn, it was a good suggestion. My sister and I arrived together. My stepmom was already there. And our dad arrived about 20 minutes later. Fortunately, this was no problem; stepmom was already seated and we were taken very good care of. This is a sign of good service to me! I do think the booths, with couch-like seats on each side, are really cramped and caused date-like proximity to my sister as well as nowhere to put her and my stepmom's various lady-bags and jackets. I would much rather have sat at a table. The ambience of the place is really romantic, and I'm very likely to take a date here at some point. The bar area is pretty, the light is pleasant, and the service is great. There's a really great selection of in-house drinks, all of which sounded really good. I was in the mood for some bourbon, neat, so I took the recommendation of our waiter. I wish I could remember the name of what he brought me, because it was really good! I absolutely loved the food. I am a huge fan of Italian food, and this is some of the best I've had lately. The pasta e fagiole soup was a great starter, but the entress were the real standout. I ordered the black taglierini (LOVE black pasta) with a spicy tomato sauce and shrimp. Man, it was amazing. I can't recommend this dish enough - tender pasta, sweet shrimp, and the perfect amount of spice. I think this would have been an even better experience with a date, so I'm really excited to come back someday with a girl and really advantage of the ambience. Highly recommended! read more

Cibo e Beve - Taglierini neri - black pasta, vodka sauce, shrimp. - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great place for a lunch that's upscale, delicious, and won't break the bank. My boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch one day this week and were not disappointed. The place wasn't too crowded, which was shocking, since Bangkok Thyme next door had a 30 minute wait (and doesn't have as delicious food, in my opinion...). I got the baked ziti, and as a ziti lover, I was not disappointed. The portion was very hearty (I could not finish it all!), and so, so good. It contained delicious crumbles of italian sausage, and a generous topping of cheese. The pasta sauce wasn't quite at the level of my boyfriend's italian grandmother's recipe, but came pretty close. My boyfriend got the chicken marsala, which came over pasta with alfredo sauce, and he also loved it. Overall, an excellent meal for just over $10 a plate. Cibo e Beve has a very comfortable, but modern feel. Cushy benches and pillows comprise a large portion of the seating in this place. I was so comfy, I could have fallen asleep! We found Cibo to be a much better restaurant experience and value than the loud, overcrowded Bangkok Thyme... and honestly tastier too! We will definitely be back. read more

Cibo e Beve - Ziti - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Cibo e Beve is new on the scene. First impressions are good so far. Another gem in the 101 Concepts crown located in the same center as Food 101 on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Because of Chef Linda Harrell's affinity for Italian cuisine, they have re-energized this concept into a location that is both cozy and chic at the same time. Like their other concepts, you will find generous portions delivered to the table. What really excited my eye was the vibrant San Agostino green olives. Delicately flavored fatty green jewels charmingly served in a mason jar. Get over your eating pit-in olives in public issues and order some. Arancini is fairly decent. What's not to love about a fried ball of risotto? It comes on a light bed of marinara. I was a hamachi virgin until this night. What was I waiting for (perhaps lack of it on menus elsewhere)? Incredibly fresh, stunningly dressed and balanced in flavor. Can I have 4 more orders please? White bean and escarole soup is solid. I am going back for more when the weather cools so I can have my soul warmed by this homey well flavored comfort food. Butter Poached Scallops with confit shallot risotto, white chocolate fennel veloute, popcorn shoots is genius. Every part of this dish is exquisitely executed. Ricotta cheesecake is smoother than many others I've had. It's kissed with sweetness and lovingly enhanced with meyer lemon. It was a nice way to end my meal. Do not miss the wine list! Pop in for small plates and wines you can take notice of. read more

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Fabulous and festive location for girlfriends birthday celebration! Thank you for birthday shots! read more

Just went to a delicious wine tasting and pairing meal at Cibo tonight. The food and the atmosphere were amazing as was the company at the community tables. Raviolis and risotto followed by short ribs and fingerling potatoes...it was such a treat! Fun event and I can't wait to go back. read more

So I read the reviews before coming to the restaurant and perhaps my expectations were a bit high. Service was great but food was just okay. Nothing special. Started with a cocktail, had calamari as the appetizer, and lobster spaghetti was my dinner. Overall, not impressed with any of the items above. My friend ordered fish and enjoyed her food. Would recommend going with the fish instead. Not sure if its on the top of my list as a possible option to return to because there are simply an abundance of great restaurants in Atlanta. read more

Fantastic meal. Had Veal Parmesan and glass Chianti and followed by desert Italian Grandmothers Cake. Simply Wow. Will return. read more

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First time back to Cibo since COVID. Glad to see the place full on a Friday night. However there were no COVID protocols in place. We sat at the bar and every seat was taken and I was less than 6 ' from the next couple. The bartender was less than attentive. I guess she's not used to post COVID crowds. Measured pour, and the pasta was ok. Don't think I'll order it again. But what got me was the 3.5% surcharge to use my credit card. The owner, Gianni, said it was "COVID related" but he wasn't practicing ANY COVID procedures. I guess just another way to take advantage of the situation. Sorry but I won't be back. read more

Restaurant atmosphere feels quite crammed. Food was adequate - nothing on the menu that really set it apart. I'll give it a try again and am looking forward to the new location (of a different name) in Atlantic Station soon. read more

Appetizer: Formaggi with pear mostarda. If you are a fan of flavorful and strong cheeses, this is a must. Local blue cheese. I have to say this was great by itself. Deep almost smoky flavor. Parmigiano Reggiano was also good by itself. Milky. I think the 3rd cheese was a Camambert, which I liked most with the pear with mustard seeds. Orecchiette: Pasta had a good bite, though I prefer slightly softer pasta. Local farms sausage, asiago, and the turnip greens were a surprising balance of different textures and flavors. Turnip greens were a great accent on the dish. Red Velvet Zeppole: Basically a Donut, but using Red Velvet cake, speckled with chocolate shavings, fried, and dusted with sugar. Dipped in white chocolate mascarpone cream. I felt like I was tasting each element of the doughnut. Fun to eat. Definitely will be coming back to keep trying dishes. read more

Cibo e Beve - orecchiette taken with friend's phone - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Overall a solid meal, one of the better Italian spots in the area. Starters: The calamari was tasty. Even better were the candied peppers sprinkled over the top and the marinara sauce on the side. Nicely fried, well-plated, overall well done. The three people I dined with raved about the Brussels sprouts. Loved them, loved the roast, loved the seasoning. They were flavorful, yes, but I found them to be a bit over cooked and mushy. A couple bites and I was done. Entrees: The orecchiette sausage dish was awesome. I'm leaving the "broccoli" out of the description because it largely was left off my plate. That being said, the pasta, sausage, and sauce were excellent: one of those dishes where you keep eating even though your pleasant food baby has become angry food twins. I would have liked to try the flounder with risotto, but my partner cleaned the entire plate in seemingly seconds. He clearly liked it. The pappardelle with short rib ragu was delicious and rich: it made for a nice leftover lunch the next day. The host was pleasant. He gave us options of where we'd like to sit (a nice touch!) and checked in partway through the meal to make sure all was going well. The waiter was knowledgeable about the menu. He expertly timed taking orders, serving of dishes, and giving us the check, so that we had plenty of time to relax and socialize, without overstaying. The flow to the meal was impeccable. Parking is tight in front of the restaurant, but there's a sizable lot near the back of the building. The hilly walk to the car is somewhat welcome after such a rich dinner. Prices overall were on the high end of the range for the area, but in keeping with the quality of service: pasta in the low to mid $20s, and meat dishes in the mid $20s to mid $30s. Overall, we will return! read more

Very disappointing. This place came highly recommend and we were looking forward to adding it to our list of take out places. Short version is that the food was terrible. Chicken Parm was over cooked, pasta was over cooked, ravioli was ok. Salads were fine. The meal was very expensive. Next time, we are back to Maggiano's. read more

We were greeted by a very friendly waiter. They have the most amazing, comfortable seating. We ate their lunch. We had the kale and bean soup and margarita pizza. The bread and olive oil were the best part of the meal. It was a very high-quality of olive oil. The bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Truly amazing. We were not super pleased with our entrées and I wrote that in a review. I was immediately contacted with graciousness and a desire to please in the future. I will definitely give it another try and write another review. Everyone can have a bad day and deserves a second chance. read more

We visited here last Friday and had a great experience. We ordered the vegetarian lasagna and the mushroom truffle pizza. Both were excellent - especially the pizza. I thought that it'd be a little bland considering that there was no tomato sauce base, but...man oh man...what a surprising flavor punch it packed. We were seated by the kitchen at a bartop-level seat with a great view of the guy responsible for making the pizzas. The staff was attentive and the food was excellent. We also ordered the roasted beet salad - which was on point as well. The complimentary bread was the only part of our meal that was substandard. It's a small place, so plan on making reservations read more

Cibo e Beve - Beet Salad - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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So my husband and I were looking for a happy hour sushi spot when the general manager of Cibo e Beve sparked a conversation with us. He asked if we had been there before and we told him we haven't. He told us to come in and have an appetizer on him. We gladly accepted and made our way into the swank restaurant. The decor was very contemporary and sleek. We went on ladies night so there were an array of cocktails for me to choose from. I had a delicious peach bourbon cocktail and my husband had an IPA. My drink was delicious!! For our appetizer we had the peroni steamed mussels. The sauce could have had a little more umph (lol) but still good. We wanted to try a dish and decided on the Carbonara. It was cooked perfectly and taste great! We really enjoyed our afternoon here and loved the service! We will be back! read more

Cibo e Beve - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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What a fantastic place. Great ambience with delicious food. We made a reservation for Friday night for 9 ppl. Got sat immediately. Ordered the brussel sprouts and the tortufo pie which were amazing. For our entrees me and a friend shared a caprese salad and the mushroom risotto which were fantastic. My friends ordered the lamb shank, short ribs ravioli and hamburger. Only one dish was over cooked and returned to the kitchen. It was newly cooked within no time. They have an extensive wine list with a good chunk of Italian wines, most of which come in both a bottle and glass- that's amazing! All in all great experience read more

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I came here for a Valentine's Day dinner with my girlfriend and everything was perfect! Luis, Lorenzo and Mikey had amazing service and handled themselves very professionally. 10/10 would recommend! read more

As you walk through the door you feel an immediate sense that you're in the right place. GM Jimmy at the door made us feel like family even though we were traveling from out of state. The place was fully book but he made a point to seat us at the anti-pasta bar. Randy treated us like gold from the moment we sat down and William dazzled us with his Pizza throwing skills. Couldn't ask for a better welcoming and beginning to a beautiful friendship. The FOOD was outstanding. Eggplant Parmesan it was to die for and the lasagna was exquisite!!! We recommend you go out of your way to experience it for yourself. read more

Cibo e Beve - William the Pizza Master!! - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is our second time visiting and our fist time we ordered to go and had the worst pizza. Would not recommend the truffle pizza. We decided to give it a go again and after ordering appetizers we noticed the line cook eating while cooking. We watched her put something in her mouth spit it back out because it was too hot and then continue eating. She never washed her hands and continued to cook. When talked to our waiter he was very polite and said he would let her know it's not acceptable. Then when we asked to pay for our bill and leave and the manager was incredibly rude. We will not be returning. read more

Wine selection: excellent Service: knowledgeable and friendly Meatballs :delicious Pizza:underwhelming Chicken marsala:good Overall, great experience. Would return for wine and appetizers. read more

4 of us were excited to try this restaurant last night. The opening basket of bread is - wow - breathtaking. The mussel appetizer was very good as was the tiramisu desert. Sadly the 4 entrees were all putrid. 2 of us ordered different pasta dishes and after 2 bites each pushed them aside. We felt it was so hopeless bringing a replacement was going to change nothing. My wife ordered the $45 sea bass with broccolini. She repeated her requirements 3 times. No oil, no salt, no butter. Naturally, it was drenched in salt and oil. They offered to re-cook first the broccolini, and then the fish itself. 1 hour later as we were about to leave they offered to bring her meal. We declined and they did deduct it. The 4th dish was the chicken piccata, good enough to eat 20% and take home the rest. I would never eat here again. read more

Nice Italian place in sandy springs located right off of Roswell road. i have been to this location twice. once for a company dinner and the other for a dinner with my mom. the first time i ordered the orricheti and it was good. the second time i ordered a different type of pasta and wasn't too thrilled with it. there wasn't too much flavor. overall, this is a nice quant restaurant with good quality food. probably not my favorite Italian place, but a decent one nonetheless. read more

My family and I went here and I can say the food was disgusting and had no flavor at all. I had the salmon with potatoes and spinach and it was cold and flavorless. I will never go there again. I been to better Italian restaurants and this is not one of them. read more

This review is based on a delivery order, so perhaps something was lost in translation (though I doubt this, since it arrived quickly and everything was piping hot). For the price (over $100 for the meal), it was an incredible disappointment. My lobster pasta tasted -and I say this with caution- of absolutely nothing, apart from one piece of lobster tasting off (upon which I discarded the rest). The salmon was so overcooked it resembled dry dog food. The brussels were swimming in oil. The orecchiette was the star of the show, which isn't saying much - palatable, but under-seasoned and didn't stand up to similar dishes elsewhere. I'm giving this two stars solely because their pizza and sandwiches might be better. read more

I was never a fan of carbonara. More often than not I end up nauseous after eating this cream based pasta. Cibo though got me to change my mind. It was Divine! That egg was amazing! We also had another excellent pasta dish with brocollini and Italian sausage. The only thing that fell short was the coffee. It was soooooooo watery and didn't taste like coffee anymore. It was more like hot water with milk and sugar. You would think because it's an Italian restaurant they would serve good coffee. So we hope they improve on that. read more

Cibo e Beve - Carbonara with the delish egg on top! - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

What a difference, my wife Susan I went there for dinner tonight it was unbelievably good, Jennifer the bartender was superb and the food was out of this world. We had a great bottle of wine, the vibe was excellent and we definitely will be back soon. Last time we were there six months ago and tonight it made all the difference in the world Great job!!!!!!! read more

Outstanding birthday dinner for my husband. This was our first time here. I've been wanting to come for years. He loves Italian food so this seemed fitting. We made a reservation for the night. The front parking lot was packed but around back there were many spots available. We were seated and immediately given glasses of water and warm bread with olive oil for dipping. It was Thursday which is ladies night so I had my pick of several bottles of wine which were half off. I picked a popular red wine which we found was sold out so our waitress, Mary, substituted it for a similar higher priced wine and honored the price of the initial one we picked. The wine and bread were great to start with. We ordered calamari, lobster spaghetti with white sauce and taglierini norcina. The calamari came perfectly crisp with a light batter and no tentacles, which made me happy because I only line the rings. It had marinara and a sweet chili sauce for dipping. They were both so good I alternated each time I ate a piece of calamari. The pastas blew our minds. The portions were huge! My taglierini norcina was the most perfect blend of cream sauce, truffles and Italian sausage. My non-meat eating husband actually likes the flavor of it. I could eat it everyday although I'm sure I shouldn't. We both had more than half of our pastas left over so Mary wrapped them to go. She also recorked our wine so we could take the rest home. For dessert hubby was offered a complimentary dessert for his birthday. We brought a bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes and Mary plated it with the complimentary gelato including a candle! It was so thoughtful. I sang happy bday and then the table next to us joined in singing which was a fun. I am looking forward to my next visit here very soon. If you are in question I guarantee you'll love it. Thanks Mary for making our night extra special. read more

We went to Cibo e Beve after seeing it on Atlanta Eats. It's located in a small strip mall but once inside, you won't notice. We really enjoyed the place. We started with the octopus and they nailed it. Not overcooked, very tender. We both had a pasta dish. I highly recommend ordering one and sharing it as their portions are very large. We had enough left over for days. The pasta is obviously freshly made in house. I had the sausage in mine, but for me it had a tad too much fennel. Nonetheless it was still very good. The wine list is perfect with selections at all price points and varietals. One of the owners came and talked with us for a bit while we were eating too. He was very genuinely grateful for our visit. We will be back. read more

Banquet Frozen TV dinners are a vast improvement over that food at this establishment read more

The food was delicious and authentic Italian from the Tuscan area. The salads and entrees were all good and pasta was made fresh. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys some solid Italian food and likes wine as well. read more

I have always loved this place when they had the old management, so I think it was sold to the new management and this place is not as exciting as it use to be. My favorite thing to eat here was the lobster pasta, I would dream about going down here to eat some of that all the time, it was amazing fresh and really tasty. I got back here after how many months and took my boyfriend here after bragging about the pasta and we decided to come for dinner. The lobster pasta was horrible, the lobster was stale and the tomatoes was bad. It tasted really horrible and I had to ask the bartender to take it back and requested for the owner who was a formerly a cook in there just to speak with him. Guess what he never came, he spoke to everyone apart from me and being an African American I felt like he spoke to all the white men but never came to talk to me. He is disrespectful and RACIST in my opinion and also a sexist! This place use to be my favorite place and but I won't be coming back because the owner is such a horrible person. BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT RESPECTED HERE! read more

Atmosphere was nice old school Italian restaurant. Food was ok...kinda bland they need to season much better. Service was ok, I asked 2 different servers/hosts to send a birthday cake slice over to my neighbor (who was at the restaurant at the same time) and It didn't happen. I Tipped to ensure it would happen and it didn't happen, so mediocre service and restaurant management at best. Better Italian options w better follow up in the area. read more

So I gave it another shot. Wandered in on a quiet Monday evening and was greeted by the friendly, smiling bartender Kim, who introduced herself. Was immediately given water and offered a drink. She was knowledgeable and attentive without being overwhelming. My Lobster Spaghetti was great, and Kim made the evening pleasurable. I will be returning for the delicious food, and nice service! read more

Absolutely fantastic. Compliments to the chef! My girlfriend and I have come on a couple special occasions and they've made it an extra special night for us! They go above and beyond and have great service and great food. We've decided to celebrate all of our special occasions with Cibo e Beve! read more

So let me begin by saying that I waited for my second visit before writing this review. First visit wasn't very impressive, greasy calamari and mushy Pasta. My impression is that this is a high end restaurant on the decline. I say high end because their pricing is above the norm. I have no problem with that as long as there is an attention to detail and you are using high quality ingredients. Both visits were not at busy times, in fact I doubt by my experiences, this place ever sees a packed house. First visit at the bar I witnessed the bartender and a waiter taking shots when the owner wasn't looking. Second visit I watched the pizzaioli wash his hands before making my pizza, only to wipe them dry on his dirty apron. I tend to be a pizza snob and this pie had mozzarella on it that tasted like rubber bands! Crust was tasty, I will give it that much. Out of 1 through 10, this place is a two on its way to being extinct. I was writing this as I was waiting for my check. I ordered a double Maker's on the rocks and was charged $24 for that one drink, seriously!!!!!!! I have ordered this drink All across Atlanta, along with across the country and I have never been RAPED like this place. read more

The service and food here is amazing! They have the BEST drinks! I've ordered both a bottle of white wine and a Moscow Mule and they were so good!! The only downside is that the establishment is tight (small) and noisy. Though the size may be small, it still can't keep us from coming. I recommend you make reservations and go when you are feeling super patient to deal with a crowd or go in the middle of the week. We have always visited on weekends which are extremely busy. read more