Parking/atmosphere: Located in a plaza with other vendors, there's a large parking lot available which is nice. The space while small feels cute and homey. They also have outside seating available as well. If you are coming with multiple toddlers that need a high chair, this place only has one for the whole restaurant (just an FYI for families!). Service: when my family and I arrived (on a Friday), the place was pretty packed. But we told one of the waiters that we would be willing to wait and went outside because there's really no place to sit around inside other than dine in. Sadly, they forgot about us and almost seated another party that came after us until we reminded them we had been waiting. The overall service was a hit or miss, we would ask for something like red pepper flakes and it would be forgotten so we would have to ask another waiter instead. Food: - Polpette ($12): Homemade beef meatballs in marinara sauce, ricotta, topped with Parmigiano. Comes with 4 meatballs, the marinara and ricotta go great together. - Pesto ($17): Spaghetti pasta, pesto, string beans, Grana Padano. We needed to add salt to this but with it, it was very good. - Chicken ravioli in crema di Parmigiano ($19): Chicken tortellini in a creamy Parmigiano sauce. Of all the dishes we ordered I do think this was the best as a first bite. The sauce was creamy and delicate, and the tortellini was bite sized and delicious. It's so rich though that I don't think I could finish this on my own, definitely recommend sharing! - Ragu de carne ($18): Fettuccine, meat ragu', grana Padano. A solid pasta dish, there's definitely a lot of meat in it read more

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Perfect name of this business. I feel like these are grandmother recipes in this small, quaint restaurant. What I loved: light design. Small menu. Personable staff. I even appreciated that the food didn't come out in 2 minutes-it was definitely made fresh. What I liked: location is ideal if you're in the area. Parking wasn't a struggle. If you're in a rush be aware it is in a shopping plaza. But I could treat myself to lunch and then go grocery shopping for dinner next door. Honestly, nothing I would say they need to improve on. I ordered the spinach salad. Didn't think I would love the blood oranges in it. But I did. The pesto pasta I ordered because I hadn't had pesto in a while. I enjoyed it. When I first got it, I thought the portion should be more. But as I ate it, I was full before I could finish. I think because it was so flavorful. Great spot. I really want to go back and enjoy a couple glasses of wine. read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Pasta pesto - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I came here in July. I did not realize how casual it is. It is a very casual spot next to Willy's and Publix. I was initially seated, but no one acknowledged me for at least 15 mins. The place was packed, but no one even brought me water. The chairs bump into each other from different tables bc it's so cramped so I decided to order to go instead when the waiter finally came. I took my food home and was hopeful bc the Arancini was delicious. The pasta was harder than al dente, and the tomato sauce tasted like something from a grocery store. The tiramisu was a little dry. I will not be back, but other people seemed to really like it. read more

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Small but cozy restaurant. Service with a great attitude and smile. Food came in reasonable amount of time. First time and tried the lasagna. It was good. I'll be back. read more

Cozy restaurant , it's small but flavors are big. Fast and friendly service. It's a 10/10 read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Service was perfect, one server taking good care of everyone. She let us switch out pastas, diavolo sauce was great, pesto spaghetti with green beans and potatoes. too, meatballs better than most. The Sicilian red was delicious. All the pastas are homemade. A find! read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Pesto spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

So this is a nice and small little eatery kind of situation. It's not a overly large chain, it's actually located in a strip mall so we only have so much space to work with. But it's still solid though. They have indoor and outdoor seating. If it's nice outside, I would suggest definitely sitting out while you dying. It's in an area that has a lot of businesses so you may come across the business crowd if you aren't going for lunch. But it's shopping center area and a street parking. So just keep that in mind too. You'll walk in and you can sit at the table bar area, which is only about four seats, or I'll grab one of us for the smaller tables. Since it's so small they don't really have a whole full staff, so the person who takes your order will probably be the person that serves your food as well. Last time I was there a lady who served us, wish I remember her name, but she was super nice. She explained the menu in great detail and gave her thoughts on the favorites and helped me customize my meal. Polpette - So the meatballs were good. There were about five of them and the ricotta cheese was at the bottom and everything was covered in sauce. Collectively. It had a really good flavor. She offered bread, so I used the bread to sop up some of the sauce as well because no flavor should be wasted. But the meatballs by themselves sounded really good flavor. Also to note, if they offer bread, the bread is not free. You know how some places will give you complimentary bread, no, this is bread service that you're getting. It'll come and a small loaf cut into pieces and come with oil. The bread is very hard and crisp on the outside but very flaky on the inside. Caesar salad - The Caesar salad was pretty good. Nothing special, probably wouldn't get it again honestly, but it was okay. Some of the lettuce wasn't as fresh that I thought it should have been but they had a lot of croutons and a lot of cheese so I guess it balanced out. It didn't have a lot of dressing on there so if you want dressing, you may have to ask for more or extra. Spaghetti fra Diavolo - now this was the star of the show for me. It was full of shrimp, and I can appreciate that. You know how some places will give you four shrimp for the meal. You just got to cut it into pieces, no I got at least ate shrimp in my dish. It was good, but it was supposed to be spicy. I asked her can I pick it up a little bit and she made it more spicy when she brought it to the table. And man let me tell you you can smell the spice when she put the plate down LOL. But it was good and it had a nice amount of pasta, sauce, and shrimp. Very good balance. Overall, it's a pretty cool spot. There are a couple of the things that I wanted to try, so I will probably stop by for lunch on another day! read more

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This is a very cute restaurant you walk in and it feels calm relaxed and peaceful a great place to go for early dinner or Lunch . While the restaurant is small there are a lot of seating options for party of 2/4 including the bar . I ordered to go the Maccheroni Vodka with an add on of Meatball . The order was ready for pick up when I arrived and the cashier was very nice and welcoming . When I arrived home I was excited to dig in because it smelled so good but unfortunately after the first bite I was extremely underwhelmed . It looked wonderful but the pasta was very mushy in texture (I'd probably suggest cooking To-go pasta closer to al dente because with the type of container which is great and keeps the food warm it also has a lot of condensation when I opened the lid creating it to probably cook down more . Sadly the sauce was all but tasteless (while again I acknowledge it can easily be that it probably due to the extra moisture of the container ) I just expected more flavor everything just lacked seasoning even the meatball . The vodka sauce imo was more of a strong tomato sauce in flavor than the creamy lifted taste I'm use to in a vodka sauce and the meatball lacked seasoning. While I'm definitely open to trying other things on the menu it will probably be better to try it Dining in rather than ordering to - go. read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Maccheroni Vodka - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The place is very small. Every time i came, there were not alot of people dinning, so the lack of space was not an issue. Bread service is not complentary. When I think of authentic Italian, I think of seasonal, comforting, flavorful meals. I DID NOT taste anything of the sort while visiting here or ordering take out. Every dish that I have tasted was bland and disappointing. Presentation is nice and pasta is freshly made. Italian is actually one of my favorite cuisines. However, if this was my first introduction to Italian food, I would probably never eat it again. After all, this is Atlanta and there are a melting pot of cutures, which gives Atlanta natives and visitors a variety of restaurant selections (e.g different cuisine options, and better Italian options). The wine is good, as is the Gelato (but you do not need to visit this particular restaurant to get those items). Overall, I do NOT recommend. read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Close your eyes and you're in a cozy Manhattan neighborhood Italian eatery. Service was excellent, food was hot, fresh, and tasty. Highly recommend and we'll be back again soon. read more

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We began with a larger group than was anticipated. Correcting that was both a pleasant experience and a positive one. Our group was quite positive with their comments. Pleasing fourteen adults is a challenge! My wife ordered Lasagna, because I had been so positive about t on our earlier visit. I chose Lasagna Al Funghi to see how different (or similar) it was. My personal choice is the original, traditional, lasagna version - even though both were quite good. Service was extraordinarily good - prompt without hovering. Nona Dora is s great Italian find! read more

Fantastic food and service! My wife has multiple food allergies and mentioned that she couldn't eat any of the desserts on the menu, and the chef created her a custom dessert on the house! Great gluten free pasta as well! read more

Came in for lunch over the weekend and was blown away by all the delicious dishes we tried! My 6 year old loved the meatballs and the lasagna (so did I) and I had the chicken ravioli and caprese salad! I can't remember the name of them but the fried Mac and cheese balls are amazing and a great snack to share amongst the table. Great spot and can't wait to come back to try more of their food and desserts! read more

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Very tight small restaurant looks appealing we went in there because the Garson at the hotel told us. It was great Italian food. We ordered some bread with the stuff you dip it in the olive oil, which was warm and then my wife had a margarita pizza which he said was great had a crisp crust the way she likes and I ordered pasta with shrimp Diavolo it was easily a great pasta, except they left the tail on the shrimp so that I had to fight with it to get the tails off and not splash myself with the sauce so because of that I'm gonna takeoff one star otherwise this would be easily a five star Italian restaurant the gentleman who waited on us were both very nice and the food was very good. read more

I have been here several times. It's not bad, but it is not great either. After trying several different items, i have concluded that many of the dishes were BLAND! Since they are advertising as an authentic Italian restaurant, it is extremely disappointing. Honestly, I can make pasta better at home (for a significantly lower price). Last time I was there, i dined in and i wasn't even offered dessert. It was kind of a rushed experience. The vibe was not my cup of tea either. My advice, take yourself or take a date to another place. read more

Good food - some dishes better than others. Very intimate: great service and small amount of tables + bar-side seating. But I have a real problem with all the Italian restaurants like this one in the north Atlanta metro that are comfortable with pricing that is closer to $200 per a family of four. Italian done well isn't fine dining. It's comfort food. Value is part of comfort. read more

This restaurant is conveniently located in the same plaza as Publix. My team had lunch here and we walked from the King and Queen building across the street. The inside is small but very nicely decorated in natural colors. I ordered the ragu and it was delicious - tasted fresh and homemade. The portion size was big and left me feeling very full. We split dessert, which was very unique and not too sweet. It was a bit pricey but I do want to come back and try other pasta dishes. read more

Great food at decent price and small local feel Good for a casual bite and or lunch Not many tables tho read more

We had been back from a 3 week trip in Italy a few months and were craving an authentic Italian experience. Nonna Dora was just that. The atmosphere was small and cute but operated similar to places we had been in Rome and Florence. The staff were all amazing, very prompt and helpful. We had a glass of red and a Lemonchello Spritz with Cacio & Pepe fritters (amazing!!) and arancini (good but basic). For mains we had Chicken Ravioli in Crema sauce (packed with flavor in each little bite) and the Ragu. The Ragu tasted exactly like the many times we had throughout Italy. We will be back everything was delizioso! read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Pasta mains - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place is a hidden gem. The Italian food is very authentic and delicious. Cool atmosphere and excellent service. I highly recommend everything but especially loved the Italian coffee and tiramisu. read more

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Very disappointing. Never saw anything that made me feel excited that my food was homemade Italian food and related to Nonna. Her picture was on a shelf . The food was bland. My friend sent hers back the meatballs were raw. Service was good though read more

Had a light lunch here the other day. Meatball sandwich was very tasty and not a lot of sauce everywhere. Food looks fresh and sauces are used as flavor not coverup. read more

This place is masquerading as an Italian restaurant. Smallest portions I've ever seen. U will leave hungry. No bread served with meal. Seriously. Terrible service, which is probably why they were empty. read more

It's a welcoming place! Nice music, service was perfect, bread and olive oil just baked ! Delicious. Same with my Maccaharoni à la Vodka! Portions really good. I would come again and of course recommend this restaurant. Taste original! read more

Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Great neighborhood restaurant. If I lived here I would make it a regular spot for eat in and take out. read more

Just had a wonderful dinner! Been to Italy a number of times and this was as close to it as I have had on this side of the ocean - in food and atmosphere. It is casual and tables close together, just like family restaurants in Italy. My wife prides herself with her sauce and even she loved their sauce. Looking forward to return trips. read more

Great service and food. Got the Ragu' di Carne and it was delicious. Bread service was crispy exterior and soft interior with olive oil. Everything made fresh in house and very reasonably priced for the quality you get. Also. Holy cow, the absolute best Tiramisu I've ever had, hands down. Wasn't expecting that but man o man, I inhaled it! read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

What a great casual Italian addition to the Perimeter area dining scene. While the restaurant is small with tables closely packed inside, the quality of the authentic Italian pasta and other dishes more than compensates. My branzino was cooked to perfection with a fresh sauce of tomatoes, olives and herbs, accompanied by a delicious side of spinach in garlic and olive oil. My family enjoyed the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp pasta fra diavolo. Both were made with high quality, fresh ingredients with a taste that you would expect to be at a much higher price point. Cannolo was freshly filled with ricotta cheese and mini chocolate chips. We will definitely return soon! read more

Tried it for the first time tonight. Cute little place, awesome vibe. Felt like we were in Italy. We ordered the crostone and spinach salad to start. The crostone was perfect and was probably the highlight of the entire meal. For entrees, we split the margherita pinsa and ragu di carne. The pinsa was light, crunchy, and flavorful. The ragu di carne was also very good. Tons of flavor. Service was also excellent. Definitely recommend giving it a try. I am looking forward to going back and trying something else on the menu. read more

Casual atmosphere. Delicious pasta. Great service. Reasonable prices. Generous portion sizes. Will be back! read more

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We ordered the "pizza" and meatballs. I put pizza in quotes because they call it "pinsa." Both were very good. It's not typical, Americanized Italian food, but very tasty. This was a takeout order, but the restaurant has a cool vibe inside and a large patio area for when the weather is right. There is a small bar as well. Overall, it feels like Italy. Will definitely be a regular now. read more

The food here is simply delicious. Fresh made pasta and sauces made us feel like we were back in Rome. Loved the feel of the small cozy restaurant and the staff was perfecto. read more

We had been back from a 3 week trip in Italy a few months and were craving an authentic Italian experience. Nonna Dora was just that. The atmosphere was small and cute but operated similar to places we had been in Rome and Florence. The staff were all amazing, very prompt and helpful. We had a glass of red and a Lemonchello Spritz with Cacio & Pepe fritters (amazing!!) and arancini (good but basic). For mains we had Chicken Ravioli in Crema sauce (packed with flavor in each little bite) and the Ragu. The Ragu tasted exactly like the many times we had throughout Italy. We will be back everything was delizioso! read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Our delicious main pasta dishes - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Excellent service and truly authentic Italian food. The lasagna was delicious, the gnocchi very good, and the mozzarella in carrozza was tasty too. We will be back soon. read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Such a cute little place at a great location. Recently opened. The food is absolutely delicious! We tried the Diavola Pinsa and the Pesto and Prosciutto Pinsa and both were amazing. We tried their non-alcoholic drinks, the mojito lime and the orange and both were very refreshing. Customer service was excellent and we'll definitely be back! read more

Nonna Dora Italian Eatery - Diavola Pinsa and Pesto and Prosciutto Pinsa - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The food was fantastic. A small and casual restaurant with a big heart! Loved our server and would highly recommend!

Living close to the center where Nonna Dora is located we decided to have dinner. Let me begin by stating that this small cafe will take off like a jet plane. The flat Margherita Flat Breadd was light with a lot of flavor. We also shared the Pan fried very thin chicken which was excellent. Great service. Cut restaurant. read more

Authentic Italian food made fresh! I've been here quite a few times so lots of pictures... read more

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Very unassuming from the outside but a quaint Italian cafe feel inside! Delicious food and generous portions.

Ugh! The fettuccine/ragu meat sauce was horrible. Salty! The cheese square wasn't good either. The bread was good! The music didn't make sense either. They played punk rock music in an Italian restaurant. Weird!! read more