• What makes Atlanta a cultural hub?
    • Atlanta is a center of culture, tradition, and all the fine foods that come with it.
  • What types of Italian restaurants can be found in Atlanta?
    • The atmosphere of Atlanta’s Italian restaurants can range anywhere from home-style neighborhood trattoria to impeccable fine dining and the freshest Atlanta seafood.
  • Does Atlanta offer a wide variety of Italian food?
    • One thing for sure, Atlanta’s choices of Italian food are anything but limited.

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Antica Posta Restaurant


Savor Tuscan flavors and enjoy a romantic evening in a cozy setting.

Antica Posta Restaurant

© Antica Posta Restaurant

Antica Posta Restaurant has been serving the Atlanta community with rich Italian food since 1999.

The restaurant is owned by the Betti brothers who grew up on the Tuscan Hills near Florence working in their father’s butcher shop and helping their mother in the kitchen. All of their experiences have contributed to the dedication and energy they put into Antica Posta.

The restaurant, bar, and wine shop offers meals created using traditional recipes and seasonal fresh ingredients, and dishes are paired with the finest Italian and American wines. Some of the specialties include the Italian salami that is homemade and seasoned according to their secret recipe.

519 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E., Atlanta Georgia, 30305, Phone: 404-262-7112

Fritti


Taste crisp Neapolitan pizzas and relax with friends during an affordable weekend meal.

Fritti

© Fritti

Fritti offers diners authentic Neopolitan pizza that is prepared according to traditional artisanal methods. It is certified by the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association, and there are over twenty-eight types of pizza on the dinner menu. Some popular options include marinara made with olive oil and wild pugliese oregano, the sorrentina, which is topped with smoked mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, or the quattro formaggi, layered with fresh mozzarella, fontina, emmenthal, and parmigiano.

309 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, Phone: 404-880-9559

Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano


Dig into zesty Italian chicken and enjoy a quick, casual summer lunch.

Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano

© Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano

Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano is a neighborhood treasure and has been serving authentic Italian cuisine for years.

The restaurant offers Italian classics such as the Spaghetti Lunghi Con Polpette, which is spaghetti tossed in a seasoned ragu sauce that has been simmering for hours and topped with meatballs and ricotta cheese.

The restaurant also serves soup, macaroni, paninis, and specials such as the Carne Alla Pizzaiola, a thin angus steak cooked with fresh garlic and wild oregano. What’s better is that the owner has three other cafes and restaurants in the neighborhood serving pizza, gelato, sorbets, and much more.

1099 Hemphill Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30307, Phone: 404-347-3874

La Grotta Ristorante


Admire elegant interiors and savor fine Italian dishes on a romantic dinner date.

La Grotta Ristorante

© La Grotta Ristorante

La Grotta Ristorante has been offering an Italian fine dining experience to locals and visitors since 1978.

Atlanta Magazine voted the restaurant has been voted the Best Italian Restaurant by Atlanta Magazine for eighteen consecutive years, and it has also been a AAA Four Diamond Award recipient for over twenty years. The ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant contributes to its popularity with Atlanta diners; diners can look over the beautiful courtyard garden with plush banquettes, lush green landscapes, and romantic brick archways.

The restaurant works with local growers to use the freshest ingredients in their dishes such as the beef tenderloin carpaccio dressed with aged manchego, grilled artichokes, arugula, and black truffle dressing.

2637 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305, Phone: 404-231-1368

La Tavola


Explore rustic Italian flavors and sip wine on an exciting evening out.

La Tavola

© La Tavola

A favorite among locals, La Tavola offers an amazing experience and has one of the best Sunday brunches in Atlanta.

Some of the unique dishes include the ravioli stuffed with milk braised pork, the squid ink spaghetti, and the whole grain rigatoni tossed in a duck sausage ragu sauce.

La Tavola offers a separate gluten-free range that includes a number of antipasti and dishes such as the salami board filled with house-cured and artisanal meats or the braised veal shank.

992 Virginia Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, Phone: 404-873-5430

Nino's Italian Restaurant


Enjoy hearty pastas and classic ambiance on a comforting retirement night out.

Nino's Italian Restaurant

© Nino's Italian Restaurant

Providing a true Italian dining experience, Nino's Italian Restaurant is perfect for family meals and other large gatherings filled with love, laughter, and good food and wine.

The restaurant opened in 1968, and it is the oldest family-owned Italian restaurant in Atlanta. Owned and operated by Antonio Noviello (Nino) who hails from the Amalfi Coast of Southern Italy, the restaurant serves authentic cuisine made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients alongside traditional ingredients imported directly from Italy.

Many of the dishes are Nino’s original recipes and include escargot seasoned with butter and garlic and fettuccine with sautéed shrimp and scallops in a saffron cream sauce. Famous guests include Michael Bolton, Kenny Rogers, and Chuck Norris.

1931 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, Phone: 404-874-6505

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