July 31, 2024
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Whether you’re in search of an unforgettable plate of pasta or a fresh platter of seafood, enjoy our list of Atlanta’s best Italian restaurants.
La Tavola Trattoria
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992 Virginia Ave. NE / Website
Located in the historical Virginia-Highland neighborhood, La Tavola Trattoria prepares its cuisine with mouthwatering Italian flavors and high-caliber, locally sourced produce. The dining destination offers signature antipasti like burrata and veal meatballs, along with must-try main courses like rock shrimp-topped risotto marinara, roasted chicken with panzanella and tagliatelle bolognese with beef and pork ragu.
A Mano
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587 Ralph McGill Blvd NE / Website
This Old Fourth Ward neighborhood Italian bistro offers everything from chicken parm to pesto rigatoni, with a vast array of wine and cocktail pairings to boot. The flank steak frites are another popular favorite, served with blue cheese butter, chimichurri, hand-cut French fries and garlic aioli.
Atalian Kitchen & Bar
60 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Ste. B / Website
Located in downtown Atlanta, this unique culinary gem serves up Italian classics like roasted eggplant bruschetta, sweet potato gnocchi and Bucco-style lamp shank osso. Featuring Italian-inspired interiors, Atalian offers guests an elevated dining experience with an extensive selection of wines, which pair perfectly with any dish.
Amore è Amore
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467 N Highland Ave. NE / Website
This family-owned business features indulgent main courses and an advanced portfolio of pasta crafted with ingredients sourced from Italy and local farms. Choose from offerings like the lobster ravioli in Champagne sauce with mushrooms, the chicken piccata with white wine, lemon and capers and the beloved Cioppino Seafood Feast.
Pricci
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500 Pharr Road NE / Website
Catering to everyone’s taste buds, Pricci serves loads of Italian dishes with a unique modern flair. Their special menu ranges from fresh seafood flown in from the Mediterranean to signature delicious pizzas cooked in the spot’s wood-burning oven.
St. Cecilia
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3455 Peachtree Road NE / Website
Featuring a glamorous venue with high ceilings, St. Cecilia offers guests a myriad of specialty cocktails, pasta and seafood. Located in Buckhead’s Pinnacle building, the thoughtful dishes are inspired by the coastlines of Spain, Italy and France. With a daily updated menu, St. Cecilia has something for everyone.
La Grotta Ristorante
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2637 Peachtree Road NE / Website
La Grotta Ristorante is an iconic Northern Italian spot serving up your favorites since 1978. Located in the heart of Buckhead, La Grotta is filled with plush banquettes and romantic brick archways for an upscale dining experience. Guests can also sit at the Peachtree patio to be transported to a private garden oasis filled with lush greenscapes.
Tre Vele
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6017 Sandy Springs Circle / Website
Modern yet timeless, Tre Vele features an innovative menu with an emphasis on homemade pasta and modern odes to classic Italian dishes. Enjoy your meal in the luxe dining area or on the sky-high rooftop terrace.
Storico Fresco
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3167 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. S. / Website
Wine and dine at Storico Fresco with a variety of beverage selections and an array of specialty homemade pasta. Be sure to try the mouthwatering Lasagna Alla Bolognese, which includes spinach noodles, veal, beef, pork, bechamel and Grana Padano.
Sotto Sotto
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313 North Highland Ave. NE / Website
Offering fresh, simple and traditional Italian dishes, Sotto Sotto is one to visit for its cozy, romantic atmosphere, its crave-worthy cuisine and its advanced wine program. Make sure to try the artichoke and mascarpone-stuffed Torelli, the wood-roasted whole branzino and the tender pan-fried bone-in veal chop.
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