Ambience: 8/10 This…read moreis a cool neighborhood spot. The environment is chill and you don't have to get dressed up. Date night or just a night for Italian-either way you can't go wrong. Service was good- don't remember her name but she was sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. Gave her recommendations and brought me out a small birthday cake. 9/10 Food was delicious- we had the Caesar salad which was enough for two and it was delicious!! 10/10 We also had the burrata cheese with tomatoes and sliced peaches which were all grown locally from a farm. 10/10 Our main course was the sea bass and Cacio e Pepe and it was really good. Pasta is made fresh. It was really tasty. I didn't have any of the sea bass but my date said it was superb. Street parking is near and valet parking is there as well. However, they were not there tonight. Wasn't too hard to find parking. Overall, it was and def will be back!

I'm gonna start by saying the staff was amazing! I treated myself to a solo birthday dinner on my…read moreactual birthday. I put in the notes of my reservation that it was my birthday and everyone stopped by my table and greeted me with a warm happy birthday. That was a really nice touch. My waitress offered me a free glass of champagne for my birthday and I definitely wasn't gonna turn that down. I got the veal meatballs as my appetizer. I love that they were weren't heavy and dense. They were very light and delicious. I also chose the chopped salad, but I wanted it to come out with my entrée. The chopped salad was good. Had pepper notes to it. The only thing I would do next time is ask for it not to be green peas in it. Just because I'm not a fan. For my entrée I got the cannelloni. The lamb shoulder inside was so tender. It was very cheesy and delicious. It also had green peas in it, which I didn't pay attention to on the menu. I would also ask for there not to be green peas in the kennel only again that's just my taste. But that did not stop me from eating it all. I also had the blood orange margarita which was really good. This was my first time at this restaurant, but it definitely will not be the last. I loved the vibe of the restaurant.

This place was so. fun. We were here on a Friday in August for the "Under the Sea" themed…read moredecorations. Drinks were great. We all split a few bottles of wine. I wonder if they have a corkage fee, this is something I need to start researching before. We all had the bread, burrata, and meatballs for appetizers. I ordered my own burrata salad and a side of regular pasta for my entree. My seat neighbor had the veal parmesan, which was delicious. All of the food looked fantastic. Before the entree, they brought out some fun palette cleanser shooters. Service was good. We had fun kikiing with our waiter. He told us about some of the celebs that have been here lately. Notably Will Ferrell and Millie Bobby Brown. The atmosphere here is so fun. Loud-ish music. Good food. Portions are correct, they're not weighing you down with a million pounds of food. The bread pudding was outstanding. Tasted just like a gooey oatmeal raisin cookie. Would 100% come here again.

Amore E Amore has been on my list for a while, so I was really excited to come for their Halloween…read moreseason. They have valet, but street parking is free, if you can find a spot. The restaurant is pretty small/cozy. Everyone got a witch hat, which I thought was super fun. Service was pretty good, but it seemed that as it got busier, it got a little slower. I wasn't exactly sure who my server was, as multiple people visited my table, but they got the job done. The food was fine, but nothing stellar. I ordered the baked clams, which were pretty small and costs 18.95. It was one of the only appetizers I wanted, as their menu is pretty short. I also got the lobster ravioli and the N/A Limoncello spritz, which were also fine. It's more of a rustic Italian spot, so you won't see things like mozzarella sticks and things like that. While I'm glad I was able to visit this iconic restaurant, I think it's a one and done for me!

Easy to understand why this place is so celebrated. Got a spot at the bar and immediately knew it…read morewas going to be a great evening ahead. Energy is no lie. At bartenders recommendation since I was there for the first time I chose the four-course tasting menu. From the first taste of the tuna to the last tasting of the dessert and the pasta and pork chop in between it was incredible. I learned the crispy white lasagna is a treat that isn't always on the menu and when you see it you absolutely must get it. A guest next to me insisted I try it and put a piece on my plate and it lives up to the hype. So much so I may return tonight to try it before it vanishes. This restaurant will undoubtedly be in rotation.

Wow! Went here on a whim and hoped for the best. Got bar seating which we lovee to get an inside…read morescoop on the menu. The souther fried chicken parmigiana with collard greens was amazinggg! 10/10, must have. Its everything you love about southern cuisine (crunchy juicy fried chicken! Rich deep flavorful collards) mixed with an Italian staple. So good! And the risotto with crab and jalapeño tasted so fresh and intentional, crisps, a little spicy kick but had a little sweetness bc of corn. Very good! Great drinks as well. Also the octopus is delicious as well! Ate it too quick for a photo.

This place is everything I didn't expect. My wife made the reservation. All I was told is it's…read moreItalian and dress legit nice. Suit and tie level nice. We show up and I think we are in the wrong place. Valet directs us to the elevator and down we go. When we get out, it's like we went back 30 years to a restaurant in an Italian section of New York. It's amazing. Place looked like we time warped in all the best ways. It looked like it was straight outta a Sopranos episode. Staff is dressed to the nines. Customers too. Loved it. And the food, forgetta bout it. We went with our kiddos and had half the menu. All of us trying each others food. All of it amazing. With that, we made a point to act like it was 80-90s era and didn't use our phones, so no pics. But if you want another way to know how amazing the food is, try and get a reservation last minute on a weekend. Better luck winning the lottery. That said, make the reservation pronto and enjoy.

Worth it!! I have been dying to come to La Grotta for years and I made a reservation for the…read moreSaturday of Mother's Day weekend for my mom. Valet is complimentary which is great and they provide directions for how to get in to the restaurant. The hostess was super nice and our table just needed a few minutes to get cleaned off. Once seated, we settled on a good bottle of Malbec to drink which was delicious. For an appetizer, we got the mussels which were probably some of the best mussels I have ever had using the bread to soak up the sauce was divine. Truly delicious. For the pasta, I got the the tortelli de vitello which was so good. Some of us at the table also tried the shrimp linguine which was delicious and so fresh as well as the chicken parm which was MASSIVE and came with a great side of pasta. We also tried the little pasta shells/ears with sausage and broccolini and it was delish. Truly these dishes were stunning and cannot wait to have it again! To wrap up the dinner, we got some coffees and the tiramisu... Which was delicious and as stunning as everyone says. Overall, this meal was divine. The vibes of the restaurant really bring it up because it is so calm and classic and just such a great place for a lovely meal. 10/10

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.

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!

I loved going to the Baraonda when it was in Midtown, though I'm not sure if this location is the…read moreexact one, perhaps just a similar name or maybe they moved to Sandy Springs. Needless to say, we enjoyed our experience here for dinner. Husband and I came to celebrate my birthday - he was a bit upset they didn't offer anything for my birthday even though he notated it on the reservation, but I didn't really care for it as I don't like having the attention on me. This place is hard to miss as it's right on Roswell Rd. There is complimentary valet parking available, but there's also free parking at a deck just a few steps away from the restaurant entrance. We were greeted by the hostess as soon as we walked in and the restaurant was already very busy for a Saturday 6 pm dinner. Our server was fine, and the food was decent. I opted for the blackberry fiz mocktail, which was super sweet at first, but with a good mix, it was super refreshing. For starters, we shared the eggplant balls (a must get here!) and the bread service. The eggplant balls were definitely shareable and were probably our favorite thing we ate. The bread service you could probably skip - we wish it was served with vinegar instead of just oil and an olive tapenade. For entrees, I ordered one of the dinner specials, grilled branzino served with broccolini and potatoes. My husband ordered the ravioli. I really enjoyed the branzino, it was tender and the skin was cooked crispy. I loved that the broccolini was charred enough, but wish the potatoes were cooked a bit more. The capers added the needed saltiness to the dish, though I wish this was served with lemon or something to balance out the flavors. My husband enjoyed his ravioli but found it too heavy with the cream sauce. We thought this was a decent place for dinner, but nothing really stood out besides the eggplant balls.

Updating this after visiting a few more times. We love the bar and the bar tenders. Last night went…read morefor the first time to their half off bottles of wine Wednesday. It was a great deal for wine, the pasta with mushrooms was amazing, the atmosphere is nice and casual/easy to hear those sitting by you-- would totally go back again.

I always walk by this place on the beltline but had never been inside and I absolutely love it here…read morecame in when they opened. Happy hour from 4 to 6. Teki was behind the bar and made me an espresso martini. Gems salad was awesome. Also had the Zeppole. Awesome. "Soft" And the swirl with the butter cookie crumble. The view was amazing, the lighting was awesome. I Love the ambience. Definitely coming back!

Came to Indaco for a birthday brunch. It's a really nice space with great ambiance, though it was…read moresurprisingly slow for brunch. The food was a bit mixed. The zeppole were really good and probably my favorite thing we ordered. The pepperoni pizza was also good, and I enjoyed the Tramonto cocktail. I could have done without the ricotta toast--it was very ricotta-heavy and needed something sweeter or brighter to balance it out. I liked the concept of the crispy chicken biscuit, but the biscuit itself was just too much dough and overwhelmed the chicken. Service was the biggest disappointment. We had to mention the same things to our waitress multiple times before they actually got done, which was frustrating, especially given how quiet the restaurant was. They did end the meal with a nice sweet birthday surprise, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, a beautiful spot with some good dishes, but the food and service were uneven during our visit.

My meal of appetizers was wonderful. I enjoyed the meal ball flight, pizza, fried cheese and…read morefinished with a custom canoli. Cows milk ricotta with chocolate chips and pistachios. The roof top bar was lovely environment and above all the street noise. Great Valet team, Falcon Parking who were great as I so helpful when I had a dead battery.

This was my first time returning to Grana since I came in 2023 and 2024, both of which were…read moreexceptional experiences. While the food, ambiance, and ingenunity of Grana remains unmatched (more on that to come) my most recent experience was marred by one thing: the service. The waitress we had that evening was abysmal. She was super low energy and slow, and just seemed mentally clocked out the whole time. We had planned to make something of a night of Grana, but after 30 minutes of her bringing down the vibe we opted to finish our food and grab our second drinks at another place nearby. I'm a former server and understand you can have off-days, but for a server to be totally checked out like that when everyone's spending $35+ isn't really acceptable. Aside from that, though, Grana was still great. The food was superb, and I thought the menu selection was cool and well thought-out. The general vibe and ambiance was great as well. Will try to come again and avoid that particular server.

This place fully lives up to the hype! Honestly my standards for Italian are high and this was the…read morefirst Italian I've had in Atlanta that I feel like is worthy of its high rating. The pasta is so fresh and the flavors are amazing. We had: Tagliatelle Al Funghi - 10/10 literally so amazing I dream of this! Basil Risotto - 9/10 delicious and creamy, the tomatoes on top were so fresh, would absolutely order again but the Funghi was definitely my favorite overall Caprese salad - 9/10 very fresh and light Beet salad - 10/10 so delicious I truly love beets and this was fresh and yummy The ambiance is also great for a date night or a gals night. Highly recommend coming here!

Came to Sotto Sotto for the pasta and drinks, and it was the perfect spot for a date night with my…read morewife! We loved the ambiance and had so much fun trying all the pasta. Luckily, you can order appetizer portions of most of the pastas, which gave us the opportunity to try multiple dishes. We tried the Nudi, Lasagnette alla Bolognese, and Tortelli di Michelangelo Buonarroti. All three were delicious, but the Lasagnette alla Bolognese was our favorite, especially with the béchamel sauce. The service was also excellent. Since it was our first time dining here, our waitress provided great suggestions and helped us navigate the menu. There was so much to choose from, and I still have plenty of other dishes I'd love to try. We'll definitely be back!

Amazing Service, Delicious Food, and the Best Caesar Salad Ever!…read more What a fantastic dining experience at 246! The service was absolutely amazing, and the food was delicious. Hands down, one of the best Caesar salads I've ever had! The pizza was also excellent, with great flavor and quality ingredients. It's always refreshing to find a restaurant that delivers both exceptional service and great food. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would absolutely return!

Food - 10/10 Service - 10/10…read more Ambiance -10/10 I've been here about 5-7 times and it hasn't missed yet. Great date night spot too!