The Ultimate Guide to Italian Restaurants in Atlanta

Amalfi Cucina and Mercato is the Buckhead and Midtown restaurant for authentic, delicious Italian dishes. They use the best ingredients, directly imported from Italy, and make mouthwatering Neapolitan style pies, pastas and cocktails. Plus, check out their Mercato, where they sell hard to find, sourced Italian provisions including sauces, pastas, seasonings, wine and more. Be sure to check out the Buckhead location for weekend brunch! You’ll feel transported right the the Amalfi Coast.

Amalfi Cucina and Mercato is the Buckhead and Midtown restaurant for authentic, delicious Italian dishes. They use the best ingredients, directly imported from Italy, and make mouthwatering Neapolitan style pies, pastas and cocktails. Plus, check out their Mercato, where they sell hard to find, sourced Italian provisions including sauces, pastas, seasonings, wine and more. Be sure to check out the Buckhead location for weekend brunch! You’ll feel transported right the the Amalfi Coast.

Is it just us or does Decatur like, ALL the best food? Find this Chef Ford Fry spot in downtown Decatur. Their squid ink spaghetti, served with Georgia white shrimp, is a high-point on the menu and  they also have a brunch menu serving up classic comfort Italian fare like meatballs and frittatas alongside Southern favorites like chicken and biscuits!

This Sandy Springs spot continues to impress us visit after visit. Their octopus appetizer is a favorite. There are always excellent new specials to try, but our favorite stand-by is their cream-based gnocchi!

Find handmade pasta made fresh, on-site everyday over in Emory Village! Their name comes from the Double Zero ultra-refined flour they use in their dishes, and wow, can you taste the difference. They also make Neapolitan pizza fresh in their ovens if someone in your group is in more  of a ‘za mood, and the bar program is also fantastic.

This cozy Inman Park spot is great for date night, and is also open late on weekday nights. The highlight of the menu has to be the Tortelli di Michelangela, a tortellini stuffed full of veal, chicken, pork!

When you’re in need of a quick and affordable but savory bite, head to your nearest FIGO. With over 20 different types of pastas and raviolis, they’re sure to have something on the menu no matter whether you’re more in a fusilli, gnocchi, or tagliatelle kind of mood!

Great for date night or a girl’s night out, a mano has us coming back and back again for their classic pasta dishes. Their carbonara always hits the spot, and their cacio e pepe has the right amount of creaminess and pepper to satisfy. The patio is cute-as-a-button, and you’re going to love the focaccia bread served with compound butter. Gluten-free options are also available.

Head on over to Inman Park for this Italian gem. Their 20 yolk tagliatelle is an absolute show-stopper, with a variety of mushrooms that’ll satisfy your most savory cravings. The menu constantly changes, but you can expect offerings like ceviche, prosciutto, and squid ink pasta!

This Buckhead Italian spot is a classic that’s been around for decades and is a phenomenal night out, guaranteed. While other trendy restaurants come and go, Pricci keeps serving up outstanding, quality Italian fare like their shrimp rigatoni, Linguini Fruitti di Mare, and tortelloni.

What a hidden gem! This restaurant is both family-friendly and surprisingly authentic, with wood-fired pizzas that come piping hot out of an 800 degree oven. Their cannolis and tiramisu are top-tier and their pastas are al dente perfection every time. Locations in Vinings and Kennesaw.

What a hidden gem! This restaurant is both family-friendly and surprisingly authentic, with wood-fired pizzas that come piping hot out of an 800 degree oven. Their cannolis and tiramisu are top-tier and their pastas are al dente perfection every time. Locations in Vinings and Kennesaw.

While a lot of Atlanta restaurants make a fine carbonara, Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market has got to have some of the best. It’s served with a heaping portion of bacon and made with bucatini, a thick and spaghetti-like pasta that has a hole running through the center, allowing for even more of the creamy sauce of a carbonara to seep in!

A mall is no place for a steakhouse. Or so you might think. But that’s Buckhead for you and Davio’s is worthy of being the exception to the rule. Davio’s has the kind of timeless decor and ambiance you’d expect to find at a high-end steakhouse in any of America’s great dining cities. Dimmed lighting, but not too dim; friendly servers, but not overly-friendly. You’re not likely to be surprised by anything on the menu at Davio’s — it’s high quality pasta and surf and turf — but surprises aren’t why people dine at steakhouses. The food is good, consistent, and exactly what you’re hungry for when you step through the door. The risotto is truly excellent!

Forza Storico, from the team behind Storico Fresco, has easily become one of the most happening spots in West Midtown. Their patio is a wonderful place to share a smooch with your loved one, with plenty of heaters to keep you both cozy in the fall and winter time. The energy somehow is simultaneously both lively and cozy, leading to a date that will earn you tons of brownie points. And did we also mention that the pasta is fantastic?

One of the newer restaurants to hit the Italian scene in ATL is Indaco. It is right on the Beltline offering wonderful views, and people watching. The interior is gorgeous but if you can, try to sit upstairs on their rooftop. Check them out for a lovely dinner, weekend brunch, or even grab something from their “on the go counter” like a pastry or a quick lunch. Something we truly love about this spot is their for the table option. If you’re in the mood for something fun and different, you can let the chef curate a three course menu for the table that will be served family style.

You’ll find La Grotta’s mouthwatering handmade pasta and Italian fare nestled on the bottom floor of a very unassuming building, but don’t be fooled. The pastas and wine here hit the spot every single time. The service is always impeccable which will be part of the reason you come back time and time again, but the tiramisu is to die for so you’ll want to come back for that as well!

Toscano is serving up Tuscan Italian fare and has made a delicious impact on Atlantic Station. Created by Linda Harrell and Gianni Betti, owners of Sandy Spring’s Cibo E Beve, Toscano translated literally means someone from Tuscany. As a Toscano himself, Betti’s mother’s recipes are all over the menu, including the tantalizing Rigatoni Bolognese. With a great selection of Tuscan wines, arancini, salads, freshly made pastas and more, you can get a taste of Italy right in your backyard!

Yeppa is a go to dining destination in Buckhead or Beltline for all things post work drinks to celebrating birthdays on a Saturday night. Everything about this place is so lively and you can expect some good people watching here too. Some of the menu standouts include the pasta tower they do every Wednesday, any of their pizzas and the bar program is amazing. You’re in for a treat when you dine here, but be sure to make a reservation.

Yeppa is a go to dining destination in Buckhead or Beltline for all things post work drinks to celebrating birthdays on a Saturday night. Everything about this place is so lively and you can expect some good people watching here too. Some of the menu standouts include the pasta tower they do every Wednesday, any of their pizzas and the bar program is amazing. You’re in for a treat when you dine here, but be sure to make a reservation.

Baraonda is where rustic Italian charm meets modern Atlanta energy. Known for its wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas, and a wine list that reads like a love letter to Italy. From the honey-whipped ricotta crostini to the rich lasagna layered with béchamel and veal ragu, every dish feels like a celebration of tradition and craft. And with weekly specials like half-off wine bottles on Wednesdays and $8 cocktails on Tuesdays, there’s always a reason to return!

Within the heart of the Old Fourth Ward, this upscale ristorante elevates the steakhouse experience with a distinct Italian feel. Expect handmade pastas crafted daily—delicate agnolotti, rich rigatoni, and silken tagliatelle—paired with flavorful sauces. The centerpiece, though, is the open-fire grill, where any cut of meat will melt in your mouth! Just as you walk in you are met with Renaissance-inspired decor, including arched windows, stained glass, and a mural that nods to Siena’s storied Palio, a famous horse race held twice a year in Italy dating back to the 17th century. 

 With a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere, North Italia offers a handcrafted Italian dining experience known for its fresh, made-from-scratch pastas and chef’s daily pizzas. It serves standout dishes such as spicy rigatoni, white truffle garlic bread, and pork milanese, alongside a variety of seasonal specialties. Not to mention, the comfortable patio area, making it a great choice for both a casual or a romantic setting.

With a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere, North Italia offers a handcrafted Italian dining experience known for its fresh, made-from-scratch pastas and chef’s daily pizzas. It serves standout dishes such as spicy rigatoni, white truffle garlic bread, and pork milanese, alongside a variety of seasonal specialties. Not to mention, the comfortable patio area, making it a great choice for both a casual or a romantic setting.

La Tavola Trattoria is a cozy, authentic Italian restaurant, known for its warm trattoria ambiance with exposed brick, dark wood floors, and an open exhibition kitchen. The menu features classic Italian dishes such as veal meatballs, rich tagliatelle Bolognese, mushroom tagliolini, and adventurous squid ink spaghetti. The comfortable indoor seating and charming outdoor patio will make you feel right at home, making it ideal for romantic dinners, family gatherings, or casual meals!