Pros Location Wait staff Appetizers were delicious Expansive bar area Great for intimate dinner or large group Indoor/outdoor dining Lovely decor Con Entrees were slightly disappointing Pastas lacked flavor read more

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Underrated Italian restaurant! It feels very homey and the pasta is delicious. Can't go wrong with any of the options. The service is quick and the place feels a bit upscale read more

Pendolino - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

This restaurant is beautiful and in a really good area. Parking was free. Now that I've got the positives out the way, our waitress was unfamiliar with the menu. She only had four tables and the service was extremely slow. The food was not good. Everything lacked seasoning and came out lukewarm. For bad service and mid food, the bill was too high. If you want somewhere to take nice Instagram pictures and maybe have a drink at the bar go ahead. Otherwise avoid this restaurant. read more

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Dinner on a Friday night. Reservations made it easy. Hostess and service was impeccable. Atmosphere is ten stars. Amazing. Bar area looked amazing!!! Food-- sadly average. We ordered chicken Parmesan and my husband said it was good quality, but no pasta. Please. Pasta is super cheap with a tomato sauce to place under the chicken. This needs a remake. My butternut pasta was good not great. I had the same in Charleston at Indaco which was amazing. Sadly this was not. No bread service. Wine was average. And please you can get good cheap wine. Cocktail was very good. We all agreed we don't need to go back. read more

Pendolino - Butternut pasta. - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

The minute I walked in I was obsessed. This restaurant is so beautiful! The food was absolutely delicious and our waiter was so so nice and attentive! read more

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Great ambiance and service. Food was good but could have used a touch more flavor. As a visitor to the area, I thought prices were a bit high but they might be typical for the area. Good experience overall! read more

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I was very excited about this after seeing all the great reviews and social media posts about it but it fell short of my expectations. The service was slow, we did order everything all at once pretty shortly after we got the server. However, we waited almost 90 minutes for our food! We ordered it at about 6:45 after being sat at 6:25. And we got the food at 8pm!!!!! We were so hungry we were literally full by 8:15. This was terrible. We had to ask someone to get our server and ask where our food was because during the whole wait the server never came back once! I suspect they gave our food to the wrong table because the tables next to us who came later were served long before we were and was already out the door by the time we even got any food. This was crazy! It was a Tuesday night and not very busy. We had to ask our server and she said it's coming the kitchen was hectic and busy. NO IT WAS NOT! All the tables around us had no issues getting their food. We got the carbonara pasta, diavolo pizza and some fries. Nothing that was worth waiting 90 minutes for. And when we got the fries they weren't even hot. I truly wish I had a better experience because I wanted to enjoy the place and the ambiance was nice. read more

Pendolino - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Been here a few times and have enjoyed it each time! The Diavolo pizza pizza is very good, and so is the sausage and pepper pizza. I think they may rotate the pizza offerings seasonally, but either way - highly recommend! They use a honey glaze that is a sweet note in addition to the savory toppings and is great on the crust when you get to the end of your slice. The Caesar salad is a solid salad. No complaints but if a heavily black peppered salad isn't your jam, you may need to mention that to your server when you order. The Paccheri Alla Vodka pasta dish was my main entree and I really enjoyed it. I usually enjoy a red sauce but I wanted some seafood with my pasta and this hit the spot. The shrimp that come with it are not overcooked and there's a generous portion of it too. It's in the same plaza as the Trader Joe's, along with lots of other businesses, but parking isn't an issue. And its free, so that's a win. read more

I had been wanting to try this place for quite some time, so when my sister's birthday was coming up, I knew this place would be perfect for the occasion. I made a reservation in advance, because it was a Friday night, and good thing I did, because it was PACKED when I got there. I arrived with a cake, and they happily took it and stored in their fridge in the back. There were 5 of us for dinner. We got a bottle of red to share and I also got a Peroni. The server wasn't too knowledgeable about the wines, but we collectively made a decision on the bottle to get. We all shared the cheesy garlic bread and broccolini to start. The bread was soooo good. It pulled apart so nicely and was hot and fresh. The broccolini was good too, seasoned perfectly! We all loved the two dishes. For our mains, we all got our own dish. I got the Paccheri Alla Zozzona. I'm a sucker for a pasta and sausage dish, so I had to get this. It was really good. Cooked nice and the pasta around the meat had a very nice bite. The others got the Buratta Pizza, Chicken Scallopini Parmigiano, Ricotta Ravioli, and Halibut Picatta. I had a bite of everything, and honestly, everything was INCREDIBLE. All the dishes were so flavorful and hot! Each dish was captured so well with taste and design. None of us had leftovers to take home at all. We ate everything. The ambiance inside was pretty nice. It felt kinda like a rustic meets traditional theme. The service was a little slow, which is why this isn't getting a full 5 stars. It took quite some time for our server to get our ordered and he didn't really check on us too often. But other than that, everything was great! My sister had an excellent birthday and we all really enjoyed ourselves. I'll be back in the future for sure. read more

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Beautiful restaurant and cozy - great spot for a date. We had a reservation and our table was not ready by the time we got there. Our server was only there to take orders and disappeared after bringing out our appetizers and mains. The food was average - the appetizers did not have much flavor, and the main dishes flavors were not great. I could not finish my bolognese pasta (store bought pasta probably tastes better) what a letdown. My husband's chicken Marsala was better but still very average. We had room for dessert but we were scared to order lol read more

Pendolino - Sad bolognese - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Celebrating a birthday and it was a wonderful place for such. The place was a nicely clean space and both the service and the food was delicious. Our server Michael was very attentive and had a wonderful presence. Definitely a must try. read more

Pendolino - Spaghetti Al Pesto - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Had a lovely experience and meal here! Environment is inviting, service was on point, and food was very tasty! Some highlights were the calamari, the garlic bread, the focaccia, and the shrimp scampi. Espresso martini was fine, nothing to write home about, but not bad by any means. Delightful meal overall and I will likely be back in hopes the next one is just as good. read more

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This place is absolutely beautiful! The low lighting and just the complete atmosphere of this place is amazing! Our server was amazing! The food was very good! The garlic bread is incredible if you are looking for a good basic appetizer! The garlic tastes so fresh! I do have to say the website menu is completely different from the one in person so don't be set on something online to order because they don't have it in person. But everything was still great! I recommend for a good date night or girls night! read more

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After trying one of the top Italian restaurants in Atlanta, my husband, and I decided to give Pendolino a try. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The bar is absolutely stunning. The drinks were good. We also ordered a Caesar salad that was delicious! However, when it came to the main entrées, they were kind of lacking. We ordered a pizza And a pasta dish thinking the dishes would be big enough to share. The pizza that cost $20 is a personal size pizza and the pasta dish was small as well. The pizza was pretty good! The pasta dish, was just ok! Service was absolutely outstanding. read more

Pendolino - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Great service and the ambiance was lovely. We sat outside on a Friday evening and it was such a nice experience with delicious food!

Good experience at Pendolino. We went for a drink and a snack with some friends. The service and ambience was great! My first drink was a Negroni, I liked it however I wish it was over one big ice cube rather multiple and it was a little sweet for my likings. We all split a bottle of Sangiovese after our first round of drinks. My fiancé and I split a fennel sausage pizza for our snack and that was the highlight of our visit! The crust was perfectly cooked, just the right about of sauce, and the sausage was divine! We definitely plan on going back for a true dinner. read more

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Came for dinner with friends on a Friday evening. It was busy! We had a reservation, fortunately, and were seated quickly. The menu is not huge but everything on it looked great. There were appetizers, salads and small plates, pizzas, and regular Italian dishes. The back side listed cocktails and other drinks, plus there was a separate wine list. I ordered the Sicilian lemonade. It was pleasantly lemony and served in a tall glass with a paper straw. Two friends ordered the garlic bread and the focaccia so I was able to taste both. The focaccia was served with a delicious cheese spread and was fantastic. The garlic bread was also very good and had bits of fresh garlic on it. I ordered the burrata pizza and it was small, maybe only 8 inches in diameter, cut into fourths. That was actually a good size for a personal pizza. The crust was chewy and nice. The toppings fresh and even, although the cheese was in four or so lumps and tended to fall off when I picked up the slice. For dessert I had the pistachio gelato which was creamy and cold. My companions enjoyed the shrimp scampi, tiramisu, and espresso martini. Service was great. My one complaint is that the restaurant was very loud and I had difficulty hearing the server, not to mention my friends. We were attended to regularly and the food was delivered in a reasonable time. There is plenty of parking in the shared lot although it was pretty full I had no problem finding a place. Next time I'd like to sit outside on the patio in nice weather. read more

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Overall, had a great dining experience here. Parking is plentiful and we were even able to be seated a few minutes before the reservation. I went with my cousin so we had a party of two. The menu was a little bit different from what we saw online, but our server helped us pick some really great options. Cocktails and wine were fantastic as well. I would definitely come back, the vibes are great and services top-tier. Thanks, Michael! read more

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TLDR; My wife and I visited Pendolino for a date night one Friday evening. We made reservations for two on OpenTable and enjoyed our dinner on the patio. The food was impeccable, and the service was great. Our favorites were the Buratta pizza, crispy calamari, Bistecca Sirloin, and Shrimp Alla Vodka. Pendolino is located in Sandy Springs, just outside the North Buckhead/Chastain Park area. Since the restaurant recently opened in our neighborhood, we were excited to give it a try. After all, who can resist a new Italian spot? I had requested a booth, but the restaurant was quite busy, and they couldn't accommodate the request. After speaking with the host, we opted to sit outside--a decision we didn't regret! Admittedly, the night got off to a bumpy start. We waited over 15 minutes, watching tables seated after us get served, before we decided to leave. However, the restaurant manager, Samantha, called us as we were leaving and asked us to return, assuring us they would make it right. So, we gave it another shot. I'm glad we did. The food exceeded my expectations, which admittedly weren't high after the initial hiccup. But this review reflects the second chance we gave them, rough start aside. We began with the crispy calamari and Buratta pizzette. The calamari was fresh and perfectly crispy, served over a lemon aioli with marinara on the side. The Buratta pizza was everything you'd want from a wood-fired pizza--crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. The dough was perfect, and the sauce-to-cheese ratio was spot on. I'd order both dishes again without hesitation. The Buratta is a type of cheese that reminds me of a ricotta, with its firm outer shell and a soft, creamy interior. For a cocktail, I had the Sonny Boy--a tequila lover's dream! It was like the perfect margarita: refreshing, balanced with citrus and sweetness, and strong enough to satisfy. If you love tequila, don't skip this one! For our mains, my wife had the Shrimp Alla Vodka, and I opted for the Bistecca Sirloin. Naturally, I couldn't resist a bite of her dish! The paccheri pasta in the Shrimp Alla Vodka was al dente, with a subtle spicy kick that balanced out the creamy, rich sauce. My sirloin was cooked medium and came pre-cut. It was tender and juicy, topped with a beautiful Gorgonzola butter to complement it. It came with some potato fingerlings and that would give a steak frites a run for its money. Overall, I highly recommend Pendolino. It's a lovely new addition to the Chastain Park area, and we're lucky to have it nearby. Be sure to order the pizzette, calamari, and Sonny Boy--you won't be disappointed! read more

Pendolino - Menu - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Really great pasta! This is probably one of my new go-to Italian restaurants in Atlanta! We started out with the Eggplant Marinara. The mint in the pesto was a creative touch. I enjoyed the actual eggplant; however, the focaccia it came with was dry. They had toasted it, so it was rather crisp which some people may like, but it lost all moisture. I wouldn't order this again. The focaccia was truly a disappointment. Bread is a basic all good restaurants should do well. The cheesy garlic bread was amazing though! It reminds me of a white pizza (honestly not that garlicky but very cheesy and tasty nonetheless). For mains we ordered the ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, scallops, and the vodka pasta with shrimp. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce wasn't too heavy. I love the vodka sauce pasta! The pasta in general is fresh and nicely al dente! The vodka sauce was incredible, but there was so little of it. You really have to scrape the bottom of the plate to get any of the sauce. I loved the addition of fresh garlic too (a bit too heavy on the parsley for my taste though). The ravioli was solid. I liked the addition of the roasted peppers. The spaghetti was also great! The noodles are delightfully chewy and the sauce was amazing! Highlights: cheesy garlic bread, scallops, vodka pasta (if there was more sauce) Lowlight: focaccia Service is great and the interior is nicely decorated. I will definitely be returning. read more

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Food is ok, the service and ambiance were very nice, quiet place good for a date but meatballs were weak

Enjoyed a lovely dinner on the patio at Pendolino. Pendolino is a new Italian restaurant next to Chastain Park. It is located in the same plaza as Snooze, Taka, and soon to be TJs! We enjoyed everything we had - the crudo, octopus, and pizza as well as the shrimp and braised pork pasta. Everything was delicious. I'm not sure there's anything unique on the menu or that one must go here and order, but everything is done well. Perfect for good quality food in a neighborhood. Service was great as well. Bar was a cute scene, would definitely return for the bar or dining outside. read more

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Always amazing!! Best birthday dinner ever. Service, inventive dishes, drinks, ambiance...all on point! read more

Pendolino - My 60th birthday dinner was AMAZING AS ALWAYS!!! - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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OMG, a must visit. Everything was great. The wait staff, food and decorum. I totally enjoyed my dining experience at Pendolino. Our waitress Malia and the General Manager Todd were wonderful very personable. I loved the limon chicken and side of pasta. The cocktail ( with elder flower) I ordered was the best. read more

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Super shocked to see negative reviews. We had a party of 14...they had our table ready for our 8 pm reservation. The service was swift and friendly. The cocktails were delicious. The wine list was good and it was a nice pour. Everyone at our table enjoyed their food, and the few who got dessert enjoyed that. The meat portions were far bigger than the pasta ones which I'll keep in mind for next time. My butternut squash pasta was lovely. We will definitely be back! read more

Honestly very shocked how great this place was! First time and we were very impressed. Hostess was kind and knowledgeable, waitress was very attentive and awesome. The food was perfect and the best part was great music being played at a normal level. Will be coming back! read more

Pendolino - Chicken Scallopini Parmigiano - Italian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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We were in on Sunday evening February15 2026 and it was exceptional. Great food and a terrific staff. The restaurant filled up quickly during our dinner and understandably so. Future trips to Atlanta will always include this well -rounded establishment. Bravo! read more

Best Italian food in ATL. Really! Very premium dining experience while being accessible for families.

Great service - attentive and friendly. Went on a Monday night to discover a fantastic deal for steak & frites - the sauce it is served with is delicious. Casual environment with a touch of upscale, not intimidating yet comfortable for a nice dinner out. read more

Pendolino is a true gem! I recently hosted a dinner for 10 and everything was seamless. Roslyn made planning effortless and welcoming, and Khari's service was fantastic--perfect pacing and genuine care that made everyone feel at home. What really sets this place apart is the hospitality. Even staff not directly serving us (shoutout to Mike!) went out of their way to check in. As a regular since opening, I can say Pendolino is always warm, consistent, and delicious---it's at the very top of my list, and I'll keep coming back again and again! read more

Great new addition to the chastain park neighborhood. Super cute inside and great service. The food and cocktail options are great, you can't go wrong. The pizzas are a must. The crust is so soft and fluffy. The chicken parm and the eggplant Mariana were actually my favorites though! The chicken parm is a very large portion! It's a fun place to come and split things with a group! read more

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Who gives this place anything less than 5 stars! This place is a total vibe! Lots of energy and ambiance when you walk in. Our server Sonya was one of the best, most professional I've ever experienced. Then the food- all winners. Focused menu, we tried the Prosciutto pizzette (better than Antico), steak tartare -spicy, olives, octopus, as starters. Then shrimp scampi, spaghetti and meatballs, and ravioli, and focaccia with ricotta crème...again...all incredible. Finishes with a couple gelato and the tiramisu. After being mostly disappointed by the Atlanta food scene, this is one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. read more

I have eaten here numerous times, though not in the past 6 months because I thought the menu was average and the prices too high for a strip mall restaurant. I decided to try it again and brought my friend from out of town to eat for dinner. I have never been so embarrassed. We arrived on a Thursday night at 8pm and ordered cocktails and appetizers. The martini was decent as was the calamari and meatballs. Then I spotted a German cockroach on the wooden partition between the booths. I grabbed my napkin and captured it. When the busboy came to get our plates I handed the napkin to him and told him what was in it. No reaction from him or anyone else on staff. Then we were told it was last call for drinks... at 8:45.Then we were rushed through our service. As we were signing our check the lights were raised all the way.... we were not the last table In the restaurant and it was 9:45. As I was walking out I told our server about the cochroach and not appreciating the lights being raised. She said nothing. As I was waiting for our Uber to arrive outside, our server and another server walked out, got into their BMW that was parked in the first spot in front of the restaurant and drive off... I will NEVER eat here again and will tell everyone I know about my experience. I live in the neighborhood and I was a hostess and server in my youth. I respect restaurant workers. Poor service, infested with cochroaches, overpriced and rude! read more

The waitress took a long time to tell us that they didn't have the bottle of wine that we ordered on menu. Then an even longer delay in bringing us our alternative cocktail orders. Ordered a nice tequila with soda and was brought the cheapest available tequila and soda "on the house due to not having the requested tequila on menu" Food was awesome; however, the waitress practically did not check on us for over an hour. It was not that busy. Very disappointed. read more

I have been here twice and enjoyed the food and service each time. First off the ambiance is really nice, love how this restaurant looks. Would recommend cheesy garlic bread, panino di pancetta which is pork belly mini sandwiches soo good! The Diavola pizza was delicious, the honey was a nice touch. I also had the steak but that was the only dish I would not order again so far, very chewy! My friend however loved her ravioli. read more

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Food was pretty good. The dough they used for the pizzette is glorious. I was a little frustrated with the server as we ordered the pizzette & the garlic bread and they're basically the same thing except one has no pizza sauce. I feel that server should have explained this and steered us in a different direction. Moving on to the rest of the order, we had the burrata and it is unique in that they use peaches so it was tasty and different. We also tried the shrimp allá vodka pasta, it was good but i wish it had had more heat. The restaurant itself is quite large and decorated nicely. I didn't think the hostess was very nice. She had attitude when i asked to sit at an empty booth. The server was nice but again didn't do much in terms of recommendations. Overall good experience, would go back. read more

What a great little Italian spot in Chastain! I knew it opened a while ago and had been meaning to check it out. Love the casual but classy ambiance. The service is excellent. The mini pizzas are to die for. The pastas are delicious. Will definitely be a regular here! read more

The pizza was soo so good! One of the best I've ever had! Beautiful interior! Great service as well.

Met another couple with my wife tonight. I had been there for drinks, but not yet dinner. We arrived at 6pm for our reservation, had a round of drinks and ordered appetizers and then dinner. Sometime shortly after dinner, around 7:30 the Manager (Kevin?) approached our table and said that they'd like to turn the table and could we wrap up? We had planned on having coffee and possibly dessert, although they didn't offer that. We were so offended that a few minutes later I got up and had a chat with the manager. I told him that I've been eating at nice restaurants for decades and this is the first time that anyone has tried to kick me out. He sort of apologized and said that they were very busy because of a concert at Chastain. I expressed my dissatisfaction and let it be. I don't think I'll be returning and would not recommend them to others. And the food was fine. read more

Food was delicious and service was great! I feel like the prices are a little high for the amount you get, but overall had a great experience. The ambiance makes you feel like you are in Europe. They also have a beautiful patio that would be amazing to sit at if it wasn't so hot right now. read more