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    La Strada Restaurant

    4.2 (148 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Sorrentino
    Su L.

    An old tried and true classic in East Cobb! We had dinner at La Strada this evening. Our waiter was wonderful. Polite, friendly, on pointe, not intrusive. The dining room is tasteful and not loud. I had the chicken sorrentino and my husband had the blackened chicken salad. Our food came out quickly and was good. There is a reason La Strada has been in business for as long as I can remember. It is a consistently good neighborhood restaurant. I wish we had more restaurants of this quality in East Cobb.

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    Denise R.

    I have had this restaurant on my to-dine list for months and we finally found time in the family calendar to try it out. For starters, I love that this was a locally owned spot and the food was very good. The ambience actually gives me better vibes than the food itself. (I'm a real sucker for restaurants that aren't chains) It's a very quaint and small-ish restaurant. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Our server got peppered with questions and didn't steer us off course. We tried the calamari, had both the Caesar salad and the vinaigrette with Gorgonzola (with the delicious garlic bread). For mains we had a crab ravioli, chicken parm, and stuffed chicken parm. Portions are generous and we brought home leftovers for lunch. The food is very traditional, Americanized Italian food. It's very good, but I will be honest and say it's not the best we have experienced at the price point in the same area. Will I go back - yes. Service and ambience wins the points for this experience.

    Susan G.

    Love love love! We have been going to this restaurant for 20+ years. It has always been very solid in fresh food, great prices, good wine, choices, and fantastic leadership and service. Normally, I would take a picture of the food, but I don't have any this time.

    La Strada - Special Dinner 5/31.

    My wife and I had a movie night this past Saturday 5/31/2025. We decided to call La Strada and see if we could get a table and we were successful. Our waiter that night was Mike C and right from the start he took excellent care of us and provide stellar information about the specials and the wine we ordered. The food came pretty fast and was over the top delicious. We have been there before; but this was just a great experience. We look forward to the next visit. The Branzino and Ossa Bucco were just mouth watering. Thank you Mike C and La Strada staff. Well Done!!

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    Great food and service. Large portions of old school Italian food done right with very reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

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    The veal parm. is my favorite and never disappoints. Never had a bad meal and have eaten there dozens of times.

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    Took my dada here for his birthday! Great service! Delicious meal. We will definitely come back. Thank you!

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    Michael C was the best waiter ! Food as usual was amazing !! Been coming here for over 30 years and never disappoints!!

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    Michael C was the best! Outstanding server and service. Food wonderful. Thank you. Michael C!

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    This place has has a great environment and good service. The food is ok. It is a little heavy and Americanized. I lived in Italy

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    Bottega Italian Market & Pizza - Meatball sandwich and caprese salad

    Bottega Italian Market & Pizza

    4.9(100 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    Amazing! I was excited to try after reading the reviews and it did not disappoint. The Paradiso was…read moreperfect and very similar to the focaccia sandwich I had it Italy. We also tried the Capri which was also very good. Plus, all the cookies and snacks and pastas to buy!! Yum. I got some biscotti and cookies to bring home. Highly recommend!

    I've had this place on my list for Pizza but instead got sandwiches. I wasn't really feeling pizza…read moretoday and they feature three options which are kind of like thick focaccia bread with toppings on top. Maybe next time, and maybe a whole pie instead, as I'm not typically a fan of pizza that stays out on the counter for a bit. That's just me, I bet this is usual, so no points off to them for this. I decided to grab The Marino from their menu. I really enjoyed the meatballs. They were super flavorful, a lot better than most places. The bread they used seemed to have been more on the Ciabatta side. The texture of the bread was soft and not hard to bite into. The sauce was not doused on this, which was great for me, so I didn't get any in my beard. It said panini, but I didn't sense the bread was pressed at all. Maybe there is something different about this in Italy that I'm not aware of? The sandwich was great overall, I wish it was larger or had an option to be larger. At $9.99, I really can't complain. Coulda just gotten two. Maybe next time! :D The shop is really cool and carries a lot of Italian/EU imports. I was able to find a jar of Nutella that is imported, which if you know, imported Nutella taste different than US Nutella and comes in a glass jar instead of plastic and taste creamier. They also had lots of pastas, sauces and candies. Some Easter stuff leftover as well at the time of this post. EU easter candy is better than American easter candy. :D When you walk in, the line sort of leads to the back and you make your way up to the front. In the glass, there are various burrata's available for around $8 each. Good for making your own pizza or perhaps an Italian dish. I didn't pay attention to what milk was used, but this is Georgia, so you make do. The drinks are all canned or bottled. They had some imported sparkling waters. You can tell by the fact that the caps don't twist off and are attached to the bottle intentionally because the EU requires this to avoid pollution by people leaving bottle caps all over the place. The young lady at the counter super knowledgeable and ready to answer questions. She was very sweet and good to talk to. I came after a lunch rush, so she asked me to pick a seat and let her know so she can clean it up. Very much appreciated that. Place is a little small and not a lot of seats. If you happen to come during lunch hour, be prepared to get the order to go and sit outside or across in the park center of the square. It's very well maintained from the looks of it and would be a great picnic area. Overall, I enjoyed this location very much. I would definitely come again to try some of their other offerings.

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    Bottega Italian Market & Pizza - Imported Italian goods.

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    Liliana's Italian Restaurant - Chicken parm sub

    Liliana's Italian Restaurant

    4.5(72 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    My opinion and experience only, My meal was good, the atmosphere nice, however I had spaghetti…read moreand there is no salad that comes with the meal unless you get the specials. Bread comes out when everyone is there, not sure if they give your more bread upon request or they charge you for more bread since that seems to be a theme there. I had called and asked since they do not serve wine if we could bring a bottle of wine was told yes. since I never have carried wine in before once there they said as $5.00 charge for bringing your own wine and I got a glass for that. I understand from friends that is normal. Once my spaghetti came, I wanted more sauce she said it is $1.50 more, I said okay. She brought a small condiment size container out of sauce maybe a tablespoon of sauce, if that. When I saw this, I said thank you however if that is all there is you can take that back. Then she said you want a cup, I did not dare ask how much that was instead just said no thank you. Then my friends appetize was on my check doubling my total and I went ahead and paid and tipped on that extra amount. My friend did reimburse me for the appetizer. I felt nickeled and dimed.

    The chicken parm was excellent crispy on the outside, tender inside, and topped with just the right…read moreamount of sauce and melted cheese. It tasted homemade in the best way. You can tell this is one of those local spots that takes pride in doing the classics really well. I'll definitely be ordering it again. It traveled well too!

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    Liliana's Italian Restaurant - From front table toward back

    From front table toward back

    Liliana's Italian Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan

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    Mezza Luna Pasta and Seafood - Marietta - Lemoncello cake

    Mezza Luna Pasta and Seafood - Marietta

    4.4(341 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Hero flavors in every dish on my visit on a cold, but sunny, Tuesday in mid-March just after 5PM…read more The covered patio area was empty but staged for the impending nice weather while inside there were about 20 two-seater tables (some pushed together and in use by larger parties) as well as a bar. Over the bar was a large screen TV showing beautiful scenes of Italy, with contemporary Italian pop playing in the background. I started with the soup of the day, which was lobster bisque that was so full of lobster that I would call it a stew versus a soup. The complimentary bread was slightly toasted and topped with aromatic herbs that paired perfectly with the olive oil with which it was served. My entree was a special, and was the short rib. There was nothing "short" about it as the huge beef rib had a bone that overhung the plate that a caveman would be proud to own. The beef was fork tender and the steak knife provided with it wasn't necessary. It was paired with a delicious and sweet wine sauce. And the side was tender gnocchi (al tartufo) in a rich and creamy sauce flavored with truffle. Since they also have Risotto al Tartufo on the menu, that will definitely be on my list for my next visit. And I definitely want to bring my wife to that next visit because the flavor and food were so wonderful, it's a great place for a date night.

    We had a spontaneous night out and I was in the mood for Italian. Mezza Luna has really great…read morereviews and I was excited to try something new. The restaurant is small but quaint. It was chilly went we visited, but on a nice day, the patio would be nice too. We ordered and were not in any kind of hurry. Probably a good thing, since the kitchen seemed to be very backed up and the food came out very slowly. The servers also seemed to be a little overwhelmed, so I'm wondering if the crowd was heavier than expected. Please don't take this as complaint - the service staff were very friendly and did their best to keep diners smiling. Unfortunately - the food was a little underwhelming. We ordered calamari - it was slightly over cooked and chewy. For dinner, we had the gnocchi and chicken saltimbocca. The safe in the chicken dish was overpowering (I ended up having to scrape it off) and the chicken was overcooked. It says a lot that my favorite thing on the plate was the sautéed spinach (which was delicious!). I really, really wanted to love this place, but I'm not sure I would visit again. There are too many places in this area that have much better food for the same price point.

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    Gianni & Mac's Ristorante - Penne Vodka Pasta w/ Sausahe

    Gianni & Mac's Ristorante

    3.9(134 reviews)
    8.4 mi
    $$$

    Gianni & Mac's delivered one of the best dining experiences we've had in all of metro ATL. The…read morereservation process for our special anniversary dinner was smooth and organized, which set the tone before we even walked across Marietta square to find this beautiful spot.  The ambiance deserves a mention with warm lighting, and comfortable charm (can't forget to mention the plush moss colored velvet). Lively but not loud, it's the kind of atmosphere that feels elegant without trying too hard. And the food was absolutely exceptional. Fresh pasta, rich sauces, perfectly balanced flavors, and thoughtful attention to detail.  Our sever, Sean, was friendly and attentive without hovering. His timing was flawless and the entire evening felt effortless from start to finish. Marietta has some solid dining spots, but this one stands out. We'll absolutely be back.

    They bill themselves as authentic Italian dining. The first clue that this was just Olive Garden…read morewith lipstick, is the bread and olive oil. (And Balsamic vinegar, and spices.) That is a uniquely American invention unheard of in Italy. Bread goes with the meal and if the olive oil is good, you just drizzle a little on the bread. You certainly don't mix it with Balsamic vinegar. The pasta dishes are large enough to feed an entire table as a first course, which is Italian, not as an entire meal. (American tradition) When you offer Sausage, chicken, shrimp etc. on your on your caccio e Peppe that's American not Italian. For heaven's sake, it's called Cacio e Peppe for a reason. Also, they proudly use Gran Padano, from Northern Italy, instead of the correct Pecorino Romano from Southern Italy. It's supposed to be a simple Roman Dish! They make it a cheese wheel, so if you are looking for an American/Italian/Benihana experience, this is for you. There was waaaaaay too much raw garlic in the Penne alla Vodka (American, NOT Italian). I don't mean minced or finely chopped. There were chunks of it. And if they used heavy cream in the sauce we couldn't find it. The affogato was ok, but it's supposed to be made with a shot of espresso, not regular American Coffee. It just melts the ice cream making a dessert soup. The food is no better than what you would expect at one of the "Italian Restaurant" Chains and if that's what you expect in a nicer atmosphere you're sure to be pleased. The Service was pretty good. The ambiance is nice. But please, don't bill yourself as Authentic Italian when you are most certainly not.

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    Charcuterie bar

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    Mezza Luna - Fettuccine alla pescatore

    Mezza Luna

    4.5(823 reviews)
    10.5 mi
    $$$

    This was a first impression visit- party of 8. I called for a reservation. Special occasion on a…read moresaturday night at 8PM. Located in a suite next to a package store. Free small parking lot in front. Free extra parking across the street. The total was about $150 for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 drinks, and a dessert. Pros The quiet, intimate, and classy atmosphere was exactly what I needed for my family. When we first arrived, our table was not ready and we had to wait outside. However we were given continuous updates on when the table would be ready, they apologized, and they were very understanding. Considering we were a large party in an intimate space, we understood and only waited about 20 minutes before the table was ready. You could tell the food was fresh, the orders came fast, and the service was amazing. The fresh in house pasta took everything to the next level. It was the perfect night out. Cons The establishment is intimate so I do not think it would ideal for extra large parties. I had a party of 8 at 8PM but I dont know if they could have accomodated us if it was any earlier during prime dinner time. I wish they had a better parking situation but its not bad and its free. Would I Recommend: Absolutely! I will be returning! No complaints. Follow me here on Yelp and @jessreviewss on Tik Tok/Instagram for more.

    I visited Mezza Luna with my little family this year to celebrate my birthday and had a lovely…read moreexperience. I randomly decided that I wanted Italian so we decided to check them out for the first time. Mezza Luna is located in a very small plaza with a tight parking lot. I'm so glad that I read the reviews in advance about parking, but I still wasn't prepared for what we saw. Surprisingly, there were 2 or 3 open spots when we visited around 7pm. We had reservations and were quickly seated after being greeted. The restaurant itself was quite intimate, offering only a few tables that were laid out in a manner that had us all quite close. But it worked! Since we had our son with us, they already had a high chair ready for us but he slept through the entire dinner, which also shows how peaceful it actually was in there. I started with a glass of chianti and it paired perfectly with the complimentary starter bread. That focaccia was so fresh! The crust had a great crunch but it was still soft and fluffy inside. We went with the meatball appetizer special which included 4-5 meatballs covered in marinara, fresh tomatoes and burrata. They were delicious, although the tomatoes being cold was a bit of a surprise. For dinner, I went for the chicken piccata and my partner opted for the chicken marsala. Both were great and packed with flavor. Such an unassuming place with tons of flavor waiting inside - perfect for date night or just a nice Italian dinner!

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