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    Valenza

    4.2 (436 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish with risotto main
    Elizabeth J.

    My first meal here was on a weekday with colleagues. I didn't see a sign on the building so I drove by it initially, but the whole building seems to be occupied by restaurants and there is parking and the main entrance at the back. Street parking is limited but free after 6 pm. Inside the dining room is pleasantly airy. The tables are arranged well around the irregular space and there is a big bar area with a tv near the door. White tablecloths cover the tables and this is the sort of place where you are issued a new set of utensils for each course. The menu is short but everything sounds delicious. I got more from the server's practiced descriptions than from print (which is mostly in Italian) so I recommend just asking what each thing is. Our group had a couple of starters: the bread with oil and whipped ricotta was good. Most of us preferred the focaccia to the sourdough. And the charcuterie was great. I had one of the non alcoholic cocktails which was delightful. For the main; I ate the special of the day: fish and risotto. All of the desserts sounded fantastic also; I ate the decadent chocolate pudding. This restaurant is part of a larger group including a pizzeria and a private club. Valenza is definitely a jewel worth trying.

    tiramisu 10/10
    Sara C.

    Bring your flash lights. the place is so dark. I understand its part of the aesthetic but walking to the bathroom I almost ran into ppl. I had the BISTECCA dish.. its wagyu steak strips.. why did I eat chunks of salt then? The meat was very chewy however cooked to how I asked. The sauce was very very salty then they sprinkle MORE sea salt at the end you spend money on wagyu bc you expect to eat quality cooked meat. My friend got the same dish and it was equally as salty so it seems like that's how they make it.. the tiramisu was really good.

    Scallopes
    Anna Claire S.

    10/10 for a cozy girls dinner! This is a great spot to enjoy with your girls or a cute date night. The pasta was some of the best I've had in Atlanta in a while!

    Burrata Salad
    Kyja W.

    My boyfriend and I have been to Valenza several times, which is why I found it surprising that I apparently had yet to write a Yelp review. I tried to upload as many pictures as I could from our dinners here, but Yelp only allows 10. Appetizers We have tried: -fritto misto (calamari, ga. red shrimp, cod, lemon, capers) -cozze (mussels, roasted garlic, fennel, sambuca, tomatoes, white wine, ciabatta) -bietole arrosto (roasted beets, buratta, fennel, mercier apples, arugula, radish, lemon) -pane (our rosemary foccacia and rustic sourdough, whipped ricotta) -polpo (grilled mediterranean octopus, panelle, castelvetrano olives, chickpea, pine nuts, aleppo) -meatballs Looking at my list, I'm impressed with us that we've had so many different appetizers! I remember on our very first evening at Valenza, our waiter brought us complimentary meatballs which were exquisite. If I remember correctly, they may have come from Vero Pizzeria, their sister restaurant. That was very kind of him, and it was very appreciated. You honestly can't go wrong with any of these appetizers... they are all incredible. Entrées We have tried: -capellini (fresh heirloom tomato, basil, parmesan) -linguine nero (squid ink pasta, ruby red shrimp, 'nduja, green onion, tomato, white wine) -salmone (grilled steelhead salmon, umbria lentils, swiss chard, cauliflower) -special: scallops Both pastas are yummy. The capellini is very light. There isn't a ton of flavor here, but the fresh basil made the dish. The linguine nero has a lot more going on than the capellini. It's fresh and flavorful, and visually stunning. Beware, your unmentionables may turn black in the following days after consuming it, as your body digests it. Do not be alarmed. It's just the squid ink. This will go away! I say this because we panicked when it first happened to us. The salmon dish is just as tasty as it is beautiful. The scallop dish I had last year was amazing. It was a special, and I hope that one day it can make it to the permanent menu. Until then, I have but memories... Dessert We have tried: -ricotta cheesecake with salted pine nut caramel -crostata Be sure to save room for dessert. The first dessert we ever got here was a peach crostata. They must change their crostata seasonally because the last time we were here, it is: ga apples, blackberries, balsamic, vanilla gelato. Both crostatas were divine. I can't pick between them, but I'd confidently choose whatever crostata they have as my favorite of their desserts because I know it will be good. My boyfriend loved the ricotta cheesecake, which was also delicious. Of course we will continue to be recurring customers. The ambiance is comfortably elegant. It feels upscale but not stuffy. The service is great--we always have friendly and helpful servers. Next time (because God willing, of course there will be a next time), I would like to try the ravioli because I've heard great things.

    Mista salad
    Alexandra M.

    This is one of our families go to spots. Everything is always amazing. Simple good ingredient! You really can't go wrong with any of the salads and pastas. They always have seasonal specials that are unique and delicious. Staff is always amazing! Great elegant restaurant.

    Sautéed Mushrooms
    Brent H.

    As always, the food was great. Tonight, we sat in the enclosed patio. It was very comfortable. The staff was great. We had the Spaghettini, squid ink pasta, and sautéed mushrooms. All were great.

    Ravioli
    Erin S.

    We had a dinner reservation for a party of 2 at 7:30 on Tuesday, 7/19/2022. I parked on the street for free, or you can also valet. The inside is dimly lit. They have white tablecloths, which elevates the experience. My friend and I split an antipasti and two primis. Here's what we got: - Panzanella ($17): This was amazing. Loved the burrata. However, it said there were peaches and we literally only got one little slice of peach... - Agnolotti ($28): This was good, but didn't have as much flavor as I expected it to. I wouldn't get this again. - Ravioli ($21): Deeeelicious. Would 100% get this again. Good service and good food! I recommend!

    octopus
    Eva D.

    Solid food and friendly servers. Classy ambiance for a nice date or work dinner. Octopus dish was very good and well cooked. Not stringy at all.

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    This is my favorite pasta place now. The Ravioli is my favorite. Savory and sweet. Service is always consistent.

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    The food was delicious and the service was top notch. I had the pappardelle entree. It was delicious!

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    Love the food and Ambiance. Feels like Italy and service is always great! We always go there was holidays too.

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    Great food and service. Especially the calamari. This is our favorite local Italian spot.

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    4.2(709 reviews)
    5.6 miVirginia Highland
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    We had a five-star experience at La Tavola! First, our server was extremely friendly and ensured we…read morealways had what we needed. She also clued us into the fact that you can get all of their entree pastas in appetizer size! This means we were able to try more pastas as well as enjoy an app and dessert. We ordered a bottle of Nero D'Avola, which was smooth and delicious. We got the meatballs as our appetizer, which were super tender and full of flavor. We split the rigatoni alla vodka, fettucine ai funghi, and tagliatelle bolognese. All were perfection. I loved the creaminess of the alla vodka, which had a kick of spice from the chili oil. I loved the herbiness and freshness of both the ai funghi with its sage and the bolognese with its rosemary. The tiramisu was the only dish that was just ok. I would much rather have espresso drenched ladyfingers than coffee liquor. But it was still good so I cannot complain. The waitress also surprised us with prosecco with a lemon rind twist to celebrate the fact that we had just closed on our first ever home. All in all - it was a perfect evening.

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    For all those who went to their holiday popup and left disappointed, this is for you. So many…read morepeople love this place and I left wondering why. We were seated in the back which is still festive but brighter and less cozy. Like many mentioned, the waitstaff wasn't interested in making the experience memorable and wanted you in and out as fast as possible. The portion size of their $18 olive and pesto appetizer was appalling. Six olives (yes, six!), four slivers of cheese, three artichoke hearts, and a ramekin of delicious pesto. This feels like a tourist trap in a quaint neighborhood. We both got pasta entrees and they were good, but expensive considering no meat was included. The drinks were festive and actually felt like a good pour considering how expensive they are. 2 stars for that. We ended with the crème brûlée which was somehow over cooked and not creamy. I'm sure the owner will be aggressive about this honest review. To be fair, my sister loved the experience but she's hardly traveled and is delighted by mediocre things sometimes. I really wanted to love this place because we just moved to the area and I wanted to have this be our new cozy date night place. It won't be. If you want to spend $100 per person for mediocre food and holiday photos, this is your place.

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    Main dining room, Halloween theme

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    Mezza Luna

    4.5(823 reviews)
    10.1 mi
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    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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    4.6(67 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    We used to visit Baraonda when it was near the Fox, so we were excited to see it reopen much closer…read moreto home. Happy to report it's even better than we remembered. We kicked things off with the bread service (I have a carb problem--truly) and the tri-colore pizza. The pizza was fantastic and worked perfectly as a shared appetizer. For mains, we ordered the halibut special, linguine and clams, and the pappardelle with lamb ragu. The halibut was the standout for me, absolutely loved it. The other two dishes were very good as well, though the lamb ragu could've used a bit more tomato flavor. Overall, a really solid meal and a great value. We'll definitely be back!

    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.

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    Baraonda - This is the tasteful interior of the restaurant, where the bar is beyond, as is the entry

    This is the tasteful interior of the restaurant, where the bar is beyond, as is the entry

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    4.1(871 reviews)
    6.9 miInman Park
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    Ooooh this place is a dream! The outdoor (enclosed) patio in the winter isn't just a last resort…read morereservation option, it should be your TOP destination. It's cozy, (plenty warm) and romantic! It was 32 degrees outside, but completely comfortably warm, inside. You truly wouldn't know you weren't inside. Any way, I've eaten my way through Inman Park but somehow hadn't yet indulged in the delectable Sotto Sotto. This might just be my new favorite Italian in Atlanta. It was absolutely delicious. Across the table (thanks to the half portion option), we tried at least 8 items on the menu! Each one was more special then the next. Our incredible server Kagen (sp?) walked us through each section of the menu absolutely perfectly. As a result we ended up ordering some of his favs from across the menu. In my photos you can see what we ordered, but my recommendation is to simply ask your server what they like and you'll undoubtably get something stellar. In a market of many, great Italian options, Sotto Sotto might just be the BEST and my new fav!!! I absolutely can't wait to return.

    Food:10/10 Ambiance:10/10…read moreService:-0/10 This place was amazing the food and atmosphere created an amazing experience for my group ,... However the server we had tonight was one of the worst experiences I've had especially for a place that is trying to sell an upscale dining environment he greeted the table by saying (after we asked how he was doing) "I'm doing f-ing horrible I'm tired and feel like sh*t we had such a busy night last night" he was not very knowledgeable about menu or drinks and his overall appearance gave very much unhygienic he also forgot to put in our food order so we waited double the time and said that since we already had appetizers and the other table did not have any food that we could wait to order food, also just assumed how someone in my group wanted there steak cooked so had to wait for that to be redone, he was all over the place and did not check in on us very often we needed things like refills or salt pepper etc. and went without because bad service I don't think he should have been working he obviously did not want to be there he also failed to mention that the kitchen was closing so we did not get to try the desserts. There were a couple of other things but don't want a 5 page review I cannot remember his name but a taller white guy with a messy bun and tired eyes. We still left a tip because that's what you do when you go out but if he treated his other tables like he did us I wouldn't be surprised if we were the only ones that tipped. I suggest not going on a busy night to get good service I guess. My group was 4 ppl 2 couples trying to enjoy a nice double date without the craziness of v-day next time we will celebrate days before. Will for sure be going back and hope you give them a try but if that's how the waiter greets himself please go ahead and ask for a different server!!!!

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