Five stars all the way for Osteria Olio. The food and service were both outstanding, but their…read morehospitality really set them apart. We originally had a 7:45 PM reservation, but showed up early hoping for a change. They were incredibly accommodating and got us seated immediately at 6:30 PM on the patio. It turned out to be the highlight of the night--we absolutely loved the atmosphere out there. Even for an early spring evening in Athens, the heaters were positioned perfectly and kept us comfortable the entire time. It's rare to find a spot that's this flexible and still executes at such a high level. Highly recommend.

NYC prices with Athens service! Overpriced, lame service and mediocre food…read more Friends took me to this place last night for my birthday. I had already been about four times before and had determined that I was never going back after my last experience. Well, this one was even worse. Maybe some of the worst service ever. The restaurant was half full, and 80% of the clientele were sorority girls. Nothing against them but I remember the first time I went there when it first opened and it was full of townies. We waited literally almost 30 minutes for our drinks. Finally we had to go find a manager. We were told that they were out of one of the liquors so instead of sending one of their lame bartenders over to ask if we had a second choice we sat there for 30 minutes. The food is so overpriced. And honestly? I make better food at home. They have all these cute, nice looking folks serving the food and they're a little matching aprons, but they seriously lack any sense of urgency or attention. Not only will I never go back to this restaurant, I'm going to make sure that all my friends know not to go there. But judging from the current clientele, I think most people have gotten the word that this place is not worth the money. Oh, and at the end of the evening, their valet parking app didn't work. My friend spend a lot of money in restaurants, and as we left they said they would never go back there either. You have been warned!

Great experience at Osteria! We were there for All-State Band. Drew, the owner, greeted the kids at…read morethe door, made them feel welcome, and took a moment to chat with them- a great start to the evening. Service was excellent. Kaitlyn was attentive and clearly well-trained on all points of service, and Sebastion was wonderful as well. The food was amazing and everyone loved their meals. I have food allergies and they were very accommodating (Best shrimp ever!). Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I see two not-so-great reviews. Every place has an off moment. I can say our experience was 100% different. Highly recommend!

From starts the restaurant is understaff. It took a while to start the order. The food was good…read more Drinks finally came 30 minutes later... When the bill came I noticed a 25 additional charge already applied which I assumed was the tip. Also the bill came suggesting additional tip which I didn't like. It's a shame because we like to support local restaurants but the thing with the tip was very disappointing as we felt deceived with this hidden charge.

The bruschetta is amazing, and everything we tried was delicious. Cozy spot with friendly staff --…read moredefinitely worth a visit!

The place was packed, so the service was a bit slow, but understandable. The food was…read moredecent--nothing standout, but it got the job done.

ZZ & Simone's has my heart. Even though I'm no longer a UGA student and I live in Atlanta now, I'll…read moregladly make the drive to Athens just to get dinner here. Definitely my favorite pasta place in Athens! The pastas they offer are creative and are very customizable if you want to add or take away toppings. They have a great variety of cocktails and some really good mocktail options like The Simone. The servers are always super attentive and offer great suggestions if it's your first time here. They have both inside and outside tables as well as bar seating, but during busy nights it can get pretty noisy inside so I would recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice.

Went to ZZ's to celebrate my daughter's 21st bday. Always love the food and vibe. We had a table…read moreof 6, and a bill over $300. I brought a bday cake and cake cutter, but when I asked for dessert plates, I was told there is a $5 per person charge for that! Ridiculous. Very disappointed and ended up going back to tiny campus apt to share dessert. Boo.

Super cute space‼ Great ambiance and romantic spot with soft…read moremusic The service was great. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable The food was wonderful The tomatoe bisque was great. We ordered the crab cake which was delicious. My husband loved his Seafood Pasta. I had the special, Grouper with Shrimp with Beurre Blanc sauce which was excellent

We stumbled on this neat little place on our last visit to Athens. It's a small place with an…read moreinteresting vibe and a great menu. We started with the crabcake appetizer, which was very good. My wife had the special, grouper with shrimp. It was well plated and delicious. I ordered the seafood fettuccine, mussels, clams, shrimp scallops and whitefish over fettuccine. Again, tasty and nicely plated. Tiramisu finished off the meal. It's a little hard to find, so call for directions if you have any questions about where they are.

Easy place to grab a nice lunch and enjoy outside. Order at the counter and they bring food out…read more I had salad and pizza and beer. They also sell bottles of wine and cocktails. Family friendly easy place to meet friends for a relaxed meal.

With many options in Athens this should be your go to, especially if you can sit outside. My party…read moreall left pleased after ordering a pizza, a sub and pasta. The pesto pasta was perfect with a yummy side salad. The sub was filling and tasty and tv e pizza was perfection. On game days you should expect a line b it it's worth the wait. The dinnerware is my fav part of the experience!! (see photo)

An easy five stars. Emmy Squared Pizza serves what is probably the best pizza to be had in Athens…read more It's really good. We started with the shaved Brussel Sprout salad. It's generously portioned, and it's more than enough for two. Pizza wise, we got the "Meatsiah" consisting of "signature cheese blend, crispy Ezzo pepperoni, house-made Italian sausage, thick-cut Nuke's bacon, [and] tender shaved ribeye." It was amazingly good and some of the best pizza I've had anywhere. I washed mine down with a Creature Comforts Tropicalia as one does. It's a stylish upscale place. Shout out to Piper who provided great, on the ball service. Cheers!

We had a really disappointing experience here and won't be returning…read more My husband ordered a burger without a bun and made a few simple modifications (no cheese, add bacon and onions). It came out fine, so he ordered a second one--only to have the manager come over after the order was placed to say they were "too busy" to accommodate those same modifications again. Apparently the server "shouldn't have allowed it." That's not just inconsistent, it's poor communication and puts the customer (and server) in an awkward spot for no reason. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich that was honestly one of the driest things I've ever tried to eat. I could barely get through two bites. The fries that came with it left me with pretty bad indigestion later, which is unusual for me. Our daughters ordered pizza, which was fine--but it arrived about 30 minutes after our food, so we weren't even eating together as a family. We also ordered a bottle of prosecco that was barely chilled. We had to ask for an ice bucket just to make it drinkable. Between the food quality, inconsistent service, and overall experience, this was a miss across the board.

The food is phenomenal and speaks for itself. Their subs are made with fresh ingredients and more…read morethan a meal for anyone. And the pizza is heavenly. But.....their staff that I have encountered the last two days are the man reason I will remain loyal to them. The personableness and kindness I received the entire time I was there is what is missing in a lot of the world these days. They are two blocks from the hospital and I was going to stay the night with my grandmother. Both took the time to ask about her, talk about my situation, and make sure I felt like a friend before I left. I didn't place an order and wait for it to be handed to me. I was talked through a menu I was unfamiliar with. And I was treated like a human being. Can not wait to return.

Been coming here since they opened! Outstanding pizza and staff. any place that serves NY Pizza,…read moreAND offers anchovies as an topping option is a winner by definition ;)

The food was 4/5 but the waitress was 100/5. I wish I could remember her name. She was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and had a artistic flair in discussing the various specials and desserts. I ordered the last resort's praline and I felt the portion size was rather small. However, it was a very savory comfort dish perfect on that rainy day. My advisor ordered a salad with salmon, which would have been pretty hard to get wrong, so she enjoyed that.

Honestly, I would say it's overrated. But It's a very popular place, and it can be hard to get a…read moretable at times. It's an upscale place to be sure, but it's not fussy. Just don't show up looking like a slob. I would say, just dress up casual just a little, and you will probably be fine. I ordered the duck special. I love duck, and I order it whenever it is available anywhere I happen to be, but my plate was underwhelming. What saves this review and bumps it up from three stars to four is the ambience and the service. It has a nice ambience, and the service was impeccable. I don't hold a grudge if a place is promising. I'll try it again the next time I'm in town. Cheers!

I like the food here but the pork chop is where it's at!! It's unfortunately not pictured but trust…read moreme. Their menu changes here and there due to seasonality. Service and Ambiance: Service was good but nothing special. I don't care for the interior of the restaurant. The seats are cheap metal chairs and it just has so much more potential on the interior due to the history of the building. Also be prepared to wait in line for the bathroom. Food: Like I said the pork chop was awesome, but they rotate their menu often so when I was there the pork chop sides were some sort of green bean casserole and potatoes. I got the tagliatelle and it was just okay. My mom got the bacon rigatoni carbonara which was good but very meaty in flavor if you like that with large chunks of crispy bacon. As an appetizer we got the strawberry bruschetta but the bread was stale and difficult to cut and chew. Overall: good restaurant but could work on some things. Worth a try.

Great menu, service was wonderful and a great bar too!! Will definitely be back! Best Tiramisu ever!read more