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    La Strada Restaurant

    4.2 (152 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LA STRADA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chocolate Mousse Dessert
    James B.

    My girlfriend and I went to try La Strada for the first time and really enjoyed our visit. We had passed it many times but decided to stop by and loved the ambiance. It has the feel of a small home style restaurant, which is further helped be the army of wait staff. There were tons of waiters and waitresses constantly checking in on everyone which ensured a stellar visit for each customer. The food was pretty solid, although if I returned I'd want to try something different. After the delicious, complimentary garlic bread we opted for the gorgonzola salad and the soup of the day, a chicken and vegetable soup. We both enjoyed our starters. For our mains, we went with the specials, a chicken, sausage, mushroom, and bell pepper pasta, and a lamb shank over risotto. The pasta had a ton of flavor and was very tasty, while the lamb shank was a little dry and the risotto wasn't exactly what I expected and left something to be desired. We split a creme brûlée dessert and really enjoyed that as well. The highlight of our visit was our server Michael. He was super attentive, very helpful in guiding us through the menu and the specials, and even brought us a delicious chocolate mousse upon hearing that it was our first time visiting. He definitely brought the entire meal up a notch. Overall, we're very pleased that we decided to stop in and would love to visit again to try some different menu items.

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

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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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    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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    Piastra

    Piastra

    3.9(361 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    •$$

    I'm leaving this review despite the restaurant already having closed because it's been literal…read moreyears, and I'm *still* mad whenever I remember my experience there, and I need closure. I thought I had already left a scathing review after my experience, but for some reason, I did not. I don't remember what I ordered the one and only time my husband and I ate at this restaurant, but I do remember that it was inedible, so I sent it back, and ordered something else. Later, when the bill arrived, I saw they had charged me for half of my first meal. So I flagged the server about it, and they were like "well you ate half of it " and I explained I had taken 2-3 bites, the later ones simply to make sure I did indeed dislike it, and then my husband had a bite to confirm I wasn't tripping and that it was in fact terrible. 3-4 bites was NOT half the meal. It wasn't even a quarter. When I tried to push back on that, I was told "well, we know what our portion sizes look like, and half the meat was missing." The crazy part about this is that they seemed to truly believe I had gotten double the meat portion they had actually put in front of me. It was enraging. We paid and vowed to never return. I have told anyone who would listen about the time a restaurant refused to comp an entree that sucked because they accused me of l y i n g about how much of the meal I had consumed. The crazy part is that my husband and I would have returned to try this place again had the staff just believed me from the jump that I wasn't trying to pull a fast one. I normally am never happy about a restaurant closing, but Piastra? Good riddance.

    My wife and I have dined here twice now; once on our wedding night and again on our Anniversary…read more Neither time did they disappoint us, but this most recent visit my tagliatelle nero di mare pasta could have benefitted from a little adjustment. The overwhelming flavor came from the dried Calabrian chiles, which had not been reconstituted properly into the sauce, so it also left me wondering whether the gritty bites came from that or if the clams & mussels had been cleaned properly. Regardless, the sauce lacked depth. The fresh pasta clung together in clumps, an indication that the chef had not mixed it diligently during the cooking process, but from a visual perspective, it looked to be on point. I must confess, the lamb carpaccio is one of the most distinct, unique dishes that I have tasted in quite a while; as a caveat to that, it is a bold flavor profile, so if you prefer a neutral, familiar red meat such as beef, proceed with caution and an open mind. My wife had the lobster and cavatelli, which was by far the most fully developed dish of all, creamy savory richness coating slightly dense bites of pasta, reminiscent of gnocchi, and the lobster was definitely present, which is the exception rather than the rule with most creamy dishes advertised to contain lobster. Our server was attentive, professional, polite, personable & well spoken. I can't say that I have any critiques in that area. Though she did not introduce herself, I presume she was the owner, came by to ensure that our meal was more than satisfactory. Even the lady tending to our drinks revisited the table with diligence. The inside has a very open floor plan, although it could probably have a layout redesign so that some tables don't make some patrons feel as though they are in the way. The decor is a blend of industrial chic with modern, local art lining the walls, most pieces being slightly above average amateur status. They have a private dining area dedicated to larger parties if you plan ahead and give them notice. There seemed to only be one lavatory for the whole restaurant, but it's possible that I didn't look long enough. All in all, a nice place for Italian food if you want to break free from the typical American-Italian offerings. Our meal was $130 for two entrees, two glasses of wine, an appetizer and a desert, with tip included. I'd say that's about on par with just about every other restaurant that doesn't have a drive thru. Buon appetito & mangia!

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    Piastra - Calamari. Fresh, hot, crispy, delicious.

    Calamari. Fresh, hot, crispy, delicious.

    Piastra - Delicious everything is house made!

    Delicious everything is house made!

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    Mezza Luna

    4.5(834 reviews)
    10.5 mi
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    A friend turned me onto this old school small local vibe Italian restaurant…read more It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's a great place to grab some authentic homemade Italian. A bit off the beaten path and ponied up to a liquor store, this little gem is probably not a place I'd venture out to without a recommendation. And I'm so glad we had one. Great homemade pastas and other great Italian treats. Started off with some hot bread right out of the oven and then went for a caesar salad and a lovely gnocchi pasta from scratch..... delicious. The only thing I'd change is the caesar salad had way too much dressing. Everything else top notch. Including the service, which was fantastic.

    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.

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    Mezza Luna - Interior

    Interior

    Mezza Luna - Pappardelle alla bolognese

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    Mezza Luna - Gelato, cheesecakes, tiramisu and cannoli board

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