Italian Restaurants in Atlanta

Chef Bruce Logue’s pasta workshop anchors Inman Park with inventive, seasonally tuned Italian‑American plates. Regularly spotlighted by Resy and Southern Living, it’s known for black spaghetti and a 20‑yolk tagliatelle. Intimate room; reservations recommended.

Riccardo Ullio’s trattoria has defined Atlanta Italian since 1999 with handmade pastas, risotti, and a deep Italian wine list. Frequently praised by the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution and Creative Loafing; still very much the city’s classic Italian experience.

Chef Craig Richards leans southern European with an Italian heart—house pastas, veal Milanese, and that crispy duck lasagna. Michelin Guide Recommended and featured by The New York Times; a favorite for pre‑Fox Theatre dinners.

Part pasta shop, part ristorante, this Buckhead favorite serves excellent tagliatelle and Bolognese alongside a retail counter of sauces and fresh pasta. Recommended by local tourism and noted by Michelin; a lunchtime sleeper and lively at night.

A Westside ode to Rome—spritzes, supplì, and textbook cacio e pepe—served in a buzzy room with patio energy to match. Frequently cited by Eater Atlanta; a neighborhood hang that still feels like a night out.

Maestro pizzaiolo Luca Varuni turns out true Neapolitan pies using DOP tomatoes, 00 flour, and a mother yeast; house limoncello seals the deal. Covered by the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution and Atlanta Eats, it remains a reliable Midtown staple.

Family‑owned since 1968, Nino’s serves red‑sauce standards, housemade pastas, and tableside warmth. Bon Appétit profiled its staying power; locals love the throwback charm and generous hospitality led by the Noviello family.

A Buckhead institution since 1978, famed for Northern Italian classics, polished service, and a garden‑view dining room. Frequently honored by Atlanta Magazine and AAA; date‑night elegance without losing its family‑run soul.

Reborn in a renovated 1924 Midtown bungalow, this 1994‑era favorite charms with signatures like tortelli di mele and rotating pasta specials. Praised by Zagat and Frommer’s over the years; a welcoming spot for lingering dinners.

Old Fourth Ward’s neighborhood Italian bistro lives up to its name—by hand—with house pastas, natural‑leaning wines, and weekly community events. Praised by The Infatuation in 2025; easygoing service and a lively porch garden seal it.