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    Valenza

    4.2 (438 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    All the pasta's! Top right is my fav-the bucatini.
    Liz G.

    First off, I can never say no to Italian! This is my second time to Valenza and it was just as good as the first time! I'm not a local so unfortunately have only been a few times. The whole experience is top notch. Service is perfect and I did not feel rushed to order. Instead, we were able to have a cocktail and peruse the menu. You must start with the pane! One may ask, what in the world is that! It is a rosemary focaccia with whipped ricotta. I believe we had 2 orders for our table of 4. I love a good dirty martini and theirs is awesome-preferably with blue cheese olives. Between the four of us, we went with the first 4 pasta's on the primi. My favorite had to be the bucatini. It is a super rich carbonara that is to die for! The agnolotti was a close second with short ribs and truffle butter. Again very rich! But in my opinion, an Italian meal should be rich. For dessert, we went with the ricotta cheesecake and the white chocolate bread pudding. Although the cheesecake was very light and airy, the bread pudding was next level. I would drive down to GA just to have a bite of this! Really look forward to stepping foot in Valenza next time in Brookhaven.

    Octopus Mista salad Focaccia service
    Leah K.

    Valenza is always an excellent choice! Beet salad and octopus are always a go to for me, as is a scallop special. I prefer former renditions of their mixta salad, though

    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.

    Cioccolato
    Melissa H.

    I had driven around for about an hour and a half in Buckhead because I wanted Italian for dinner. But if you know how Buckhead is, the parking in these places can be very annoying. So I happened upon Valenza, and decided to pop in . This review originally was going to express how I felt about one bartender and how unfriendly she was. But because the service I received from Rebecca was impeccable I decided to omit the aforementioned. Rebecca was very engaging. She informed me of things on the menu and offered suggestions and was patient while I made my decision. Before you know it I was eating the rosemary focaccia and drinking a great Montepulciano. I ordered the Capellini and added shrimp. It was seasoned well. A nice portion size that I had for leftovers. Next thing you know...Rebecca had me eating dessert!! It was a great experience. A great time. The only pic I got was of dessert. 10/10 for me.

    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.

    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!

    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!

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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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