Avellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven
Italian restaurant · North Atlanta ·

Avellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven

Italian restaurant · North Atlanta ·

Wood-fired pizza, Mediterranean salad, Zucchine Fritte, cannoli

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1328 Windsor Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30319 Get directions

$20–30

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1328 Windsor Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30319 Get directions

+1 404 500 3841
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Detroit-Style Pizzeria Corner Slice Is Opening in the Former Avellino’s Pizza Space on West College Avenue in Decatur, Georgia | Eater Atlanta

"Luigi Rienzo closed his longtime Decatur pizzeria Avellino’s in April after 14 years, saying he was “spreading himself too thin” and needed to focus on the Avellino’s in Brookhaven and other real estate investments; the space proved highly sought after, going under contract within one day of listing with dozens of backup offers—what the broker described as a “hot” listing." - Beth McKibben

https://atlanta.eater.com/2022/5/12/23069130/detroit-style-pizzeria-corner-slice-opening-decatur-georgia
Avellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven

John von H.

Google
Absolutely the best wood-fired pizza in the Brookhaven area! The flavors are outstanding, and the crust is perfectly crisp. The service is top-notch - attentive, friendly, and always eager to ensure a great dining experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious pizza.

Jonathan L.

Google
This was an excellent pizza joint! The place is a bit small, but the service was extremely friendly. We tried the Rustica pizza, which was delicious. The sauce was sweet and tangy and balanced nicely with the cheese, pancetta, and the toasty wood fired crust. The arancini was also quite the nice starter. If you’re looking for a new pizza place, Avellino’s won’t disappoint!

Max

Google
We spent a lovely evening with friends on the outside patio. The service was great. The Mediterranean salad and Margherita pizza were excellent.

Mark L.

Google
This was our go to pizzeria but the portions have gone done to the point that there are better choices. Ordered a pizza with pepperoni and a third of the pizza was crust and missing part of the pie. The cheese bread was a good appetizer but it has shrunk to half its size.

Pearson S.

Google
Avellino’s is the perfect little neighborhood pizzeria. Their wood fired pizzas have a great char. The Zucchine Fritte were a surprise! The batter was so light and crispy, these are the best starter. The arancini was just ok, the rice filling didn’t have a lot of flavor in my opinion. I’ve definitely had more exciting arancini. The eggplant parmesan was also great though. It had a nice crispy outer layer and the eggplant was sliced so thinly. We also took cannoli to go and those were tasty as well! The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is a quaint little bar and dining area with a patio area for nice weather days. They do have fans and umbrellas out there for the heat and sun. Parking can be iffy but be sure to check towards the back of the building.

Michael B.

Google
This is a quaint neighborhood pizza place. The atmosphere is great and the people are friendly.

Astrologer C.

Google
It's nice to have pizza with my friends, Thank you

J.A. R.

Google
This is our friends favorite pizza place so he invited us to try it. It was a bit of a hike as we live in Midtown but worth it. We started with some appetizers and then we ordered the pizza and wine combo three times. The combo comes with one pizza and a wine bottle for $40. Totally worth it. It was six of us and we drank all three bottles. The pizzas are sized that you can share with someone or have one by yourself. You may not finish it but leftovers are always good. I would highly recommend trying it out.
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Tim G.

Yelp
Took the family to Avellino's for dinner last night and luckily got a table inside, arriving at 6:30 on a Saturday! Authentic Italian all the way, having the burrata for starters and it was delicious. We ordered 2 pies, being 12", perfect to share with one other person. We got a custom vegetarian and the polpetta. Service was great, ordered a bottle of wine too! Cozy and delicious!! Check it out!
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Kevin W.

Yelp
$20 for a 12" pizza that tasted extremely fresh but weighed less than a cheese burger. This place is pretty small and has a parking lot that wraps around the building. The patrons inside looked happy and are probably regulars. I was surprised by how small this place is. I ordered a vegetarian pizza to go. Pizza tasted good. You could tell that every thing was fresh. It weighed basically nothing. I cooked myself some fries after eating the pizza.
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Blake W.

Yelp
It's time to double down on my feelings about Avellino's. As I said in my first review, I was likely going to make Avellino's my go to. Well I have and it still is. I have been with friends and family dozens of times. There has not been a single misstep. Seriously...not once. Even if you show up and order a few pizzas to go without calling ahead, you will be amazed at how well you are taken care of, and how quick and delicious the food is. The pizza is always fast, fresh and amazing. The salads are solid. My daughter is a huge fan of pasta dishes and is always happy with what she chooses. I recently tried the Tiramisu and OMG. Might be the best I have ever had. I'm guessing they source it from somewhere else, but it's just divine. It's usually pretty busy. They are only open 4pm and after and closed Mondays so I guess people flock to it when it's open. It's such a perfect neighborhood spot. It is a shining star in the Brookhaven community. Diana is usually there running the front of the house (or maybe front and back...not sure), but she does a fantastic job every single day. If you live in Brookhaven, you likely already know what a gem Avellino's is. If not, you are missing out. If you are from outside Brookhaven, but happen to be in the area after 4pm...just go. Wait for a table if you have to. It's worth it.
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Josh W.

Yelp
It's been a few years since I've been to Avellino's and I don't know if the quality has declined or my taste has become more refined. I had bruschetta and bolognese, along with a soda water since they didn't have ginger ale. The bruschetta was not good. I was expecting toasted baguette type bread with fresh tomato. Instead I got what I suppose was sort of a flat bread or pita with almost a tomato paste and balsamic vinegar, extremely sweet with no depth of flavor and an unpleasant texture. The bolognese was fine, but nothing special. I probably make a better tomato sauce at home out of mostly canned ingredients. Maybe I'll try to get some ground pork and ground veal in the future to see if that steps things up over ground chuck. Regardless, not worth anywhere near $18.00 - the serving size was definitely only a single sitting's worth, which is not something one expects from an Italian place. The service was fine, no complaints there. When I was told they didn't have ginger ale, I was offered soda water at no cost. We didn't stay long enough for a refill. We decided, based on food quality, to get dessert elsewhere. The place is small and noisy. The Georgia Bulldogs (vs Tennessee) game was on so plenty of people were sitting at the bar. Parking was barely adequate, and the only other shop in this small center is a dry cleaner - closed when we came. I used to live in the neighborhood and remembered the place being good. I have had their pizza a few times, but it's been a while. I won't be coming back.
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John G.

Yelp
Food is excellent. Hot, fast, fresh ingredients. Too many good choices. We tried the fried ravioli, lasagna, spaghetti bolognese, and chocolate cake. Will try the pizza next time. Service was perfect. Nice little neighborhood restaurant with indoor, outdoor and bar seating.
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Jennifer E.

Yelp
This is a small pizza spot located in a neighborhood which is nice to see families walk over there. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with a bar. The staff is very friendly when you walk in even on a busy day which typically can be overlooked at many restaurants when they're so busy. I ordered to-go . The Meatballs were solid in flavor while the sauce was a bit too thin for my taste but I mixed it with the Alfado sauce and it really took it there . Unfortunately I was extremely disappointed with the "FOCACCIA FRESH BAKED BREAD" I feel like it really should have been specified that's it's rolled out pizza dough with "V..O.O AND HERBS" when you read Foccaccia bread you assume it's thick and spongy bread not thin and flat pizza crust . Besides that I'd def try more things on the menu in the future I'd recommend updating their menu on the website to specify that or at least add a photo for that idea so we're aware that's what we're going to get . Parking is some what limited but not scarce especially during the weekends . Definitely walk if you're close .

Nick T.

Yelp
Exceptional SPO pizza. Neighborly vibe. Quick + friendly staff. As far as I'm concerned, this is the best pizza in ATL.
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Andy M.

Yelp
Quick service. Food is solid and beer is cold. Neighborhood gem that can get packed quickly. Don't miss out on this spot.
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LaShea R.

Yelp
Anytime I crave spaghetti, I come here. I've never had spaghetti that is so refreshing and comforting at the same time. This is a small neighborhood establishment so it's a great place for takeout.
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Keturah M.

Yelp
It's unfortunate that the lowest rating on Yelp is 1 star. This place deserves much less than that... the owner has proven to be a bully who berates paying customers who give honest reviews - instead of trying to figure out what went wrong and fixing it. Patrons BEWARE! Posted pics of the correspondence - don't forget to look at those!
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Susie G.

Yelp
We've been in Brookhaven for almost little over 2 years and only just now made it to Avellino's. This is a Brookhaven treasure. Limited seating, but delicious! My husband ordered pasta and my son and I shared a pizza. Both were delicious. Our server was prompt, attentive, and friendly. This is a great local restaurant worth visiting.
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Erin S.

Yelp
This review is for takeout only. We ordered online at 7:45 pm on a Saturday and it was ready in 20 minutes. Here's what we got: - Burrata ($12.50): Good, but probably not worth $12.50. - Eggplant Parmigiana ($16.50): Average, especially for the price. I've definitely had better in the Atlanta area. Came with a side salad which was literally lettuce and tomatoes. At least give me some cucumbers, maybe even some onions. - Create a Pizza with mushrooms & pineapple ($12.50 + $2 for toppings): The sauce was super good and sweet. Again, not sure $14.50 for a 12-inch pizza is worth it. The Create a Pizza should come with at least 2 toppings built-in. Expensive for not the best food. The pizza was good, but everything else was eh.
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Anna C.

Yelp
A neighborhood favorite! Always great food. I do wish they had a liquor license - that is a big bummer for me since I can't have beer/wine. It's also quite loud but the wonderful bs quick service and great food make up for it.
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Mike B.

Yelp
Take out order- $23 penne Alfredo with chicken. Same size as a side salad. I was very disappointed at the portion size for the price. The side of meatballs were cold. For the price , I just wasn't that impressed to want to go back.
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W G.

Yelp
This is a quintessential neighborhood, local, Italian restaurant that reminds of the independent restaurants I grew up with across the boroughs of NYC, that served a great meal. They do what they do, and they do it really well. Nice apps, fresh salads with fresh ingredients and crunch, tasty pizzas and pastas. Cold beer on draft and a really solid wine list for a cozy restaurant. The service is attentive, friendly and local. They could update the patio just a smidge so it could be used more fully, but that's my complaint. This place does a solid dine in and pickup business, translation = 4.5 for me!

Brenda G.

Yelp
The food here was amazing! We had the lasagna, three different types of pizza, the burrata, and the chocolate cake and we have no complaints. I cannot say about their service or ambiance since we ordered take out, but the food we loved.
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Rachel H.

Yelp
Portions were small for price. Especially for the $6 side salad and the penne vodka. Tried one of the pizzas, it was okay... but again really small for $20. Only item ordered that we were really happy with was the bolognese. I tried reaching out to the restaurant with feedback before reviewing and did not receive a reply.
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Zachary F.

Yelp
My favorite little local Italian spot in Brookhaven. Definitely get the garlic cheesy bread and meatballs (3 per order) to start! Great fresh pizzas and I usually get the chicken parm, good quality pasta and crispy panko on the chicken. Super friendly staff!

Scheri G.

Yelp
The spaghetti bolognese wasn't too bad. It looked like the pizza here is what I should have had, but I had that last night and was craving pasta. A lot of people were picking up pizza, and there were several regulars coming in. If you visit, try the pizza and let me know.
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Shantel M.

Yelp
Took the kids for lunch and decided to check out @avellinospizzaria . The weather was terrible but the had covered outside seating so we decided to sit outside . The waiter was very nice and patient. Now to the food I honestly forgot to take a lot of pictures because we had kids and it was a day lol but here we go Garlic Bread - was very good super cheesy and easy to eat Bruschetta- jammed packed with tomatoes I enjoyed it but definitely an overwhelmingly amount of tomatoes. Isolana pizza - was good the smoked pancetta made the pizza a little too salty and threw it off for me but the crust was perfectly made My friend got a cheese pizza with sausage and the sausage tasted a little off to her . My kids got there normal half cheese half pepperoni and they enjoyed it I think my favorite part we're the cannolis. Over all it's a good place for a quick pizza stay away from the saltier toppings it will ruin it . But great place overall. Spent around $100 which wasn't bad for all the food we actually had.
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Sarah-Bradley D.

Yelp
Food - 5 big ole stars. That garlic cheesy bread is what dreams are made of. Seriously everything you could ever want in a plate. The bread is lite but crispy and the cheese oh so gooey. We also got the Caesar salad which had great flavor (though the large size was pretty small) and a pizza which was great. Deducting a star for service. It was a Wednesday night but this place was popping. It is very small inside (probably 7 tables max plus a bar area) and it took at least 15 minutes for us to be acknowledged. You could tell they were in over their heads because servers literally just wouldn't make eye contact with us and there was a growing number of people waiting for a seat. It was so loud inside you pretty much had to scream to hear your friend across the table. If weather permits I'd recommend outdoor seating or getting your food to go. But seriously, get the food because it's good.
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Antonio R.

Yelp
This is our friends favorite pizza place so he invited us to try it. It was a bit of a hike as we live in Midtown but worth it. We started with some appetizers and then we ordered the pizza and wine combo three times. The combo comes with one pizza and a wine bottle for $40. Totally worth it. It was six of us and we drank all three bottles. The pizzas are sized that you can share with someone or have one by yourself. You may not finish it but leftovers are always good. I would highly recommend trying it out.
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James E.

Yelp
Avellino's is a classic, friendly, neighborhood Italian joint. The pizza is old school Italian style and the pasta is fresh. It's a bit on the pricey side but it's quality food.
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Bianca L.

Yelp
Came here for our ultimate cheat meal. The place was packed. The outdoor seating was very close to one another. So when there are large dogs sitting out with others eating and petting their companions while the wind is blowing and others are trying to eat, it's not a great combination. Garlic butter bread was amazing. Pizza was good. Ravioli fritte was good, it was forgotten and given after we got our pizza but good nonetheless. After it was stated the dishes were dirty and we requested new ones, the waitresses mood shifted and never gave us clean plates. Cannoli's we're great, even though pre-made. If I ever come back it'll be ordered to go.
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Alexandra M.

Yelp
The pizza here tastes like REAL pizza, oven made with a crust and smoke flavor! The rustic pizza was such a good choice! the ingredients tasted fresh and good quality!
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Danielle D.

Yelp
This is a hidden gem. It has amazing food and drinks. Everything we ordered was great. The staff was so helpful and the service was quick and they made great recommendations.
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Preeti M.

Yelp
We heart Avellino's! Its is THE neighborhood pizza/pasta spot. Very casual and moderately priced. Service is good despite how busy they are, consistently. It reminds me of a typical pizza/pasta neighborhood joint in the middle of New Jersey. It appears out of nowhere on Windsor Parkways among a row of nice homes and is located next to a dry cleaners...super Northeast vibe, love it! Pizza is delicious and this is coming from someone who misses NY style pizza to no end... Tip: don't get discouraged if you see a long line (esp for outdoor seating). Wait a bit, grab a glass of wine and the tables flip pretty quickly. This is a pet friendly spot, FYI.

James F.

Yelp
Have been going to Avellino's for years, so this review is long overdue. While parking can be a pain when they are busy, its just such a great restaurant, great pizza and great staff. Unfortunately don't go as much as we used to after having kids, but would highly recommend Avellino's.
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Abbi B.

Yelp
Absolutely the best restaurant I have been to in a very long time! If you are looking for authentic, homemade Italian food this is a must try! The lasagna is some of the best I have ever eaten. The bruschetta and fried ravioli are amazing!!! Best service around! Super friendly staff. I can't wait to return SOON!
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Chat R.

Yelp
This is our neighborhood pizza joint and we have frequented it often with our two young kids and they have usually been super accommodating and helpful. We took our visiting family from out of town here today and had a conflicting experience and one that soured my experience. We entered and asked how long the wait was and was told about 30 min and were told we would need 2 tables since we had 8 people, at that point we were the only party waiting but since we had 4 kids with us we decided to order to go. Shortly after we made the order a table opened up so we decided to take it, again we were the only party waiting. The younger blonde waitress that was helping us was from the get go very rude. She told my 3 yr old to not hold her cup too too tight because it would spill? Like what?! We initially had 6 of us and the kids sitting at the one table, while 2 of us waiting by the bar. About 5 min into us being seated another table opened up so my sister in law asked the young waitress if we could take it. The young waitress told her to take a 2 person hightop. Since our kids were young my sister in law insisted on the second large table so we had enough space to eat, at this point the waitress huffed, rolled her eyes and walked away. Extremely rude. She also failed to bring me the drink I ordered. We ended up eating at both the tables and as soon as we were done cleared up and consolidated to one table since there were now 2 parties that had showed up and were waiting. I will say we had an older blonde waitress with a hat that helped the second half of the meal and she was very kind and helpful, so this saved the experience but the younger waitress was the opposite of courteous. Not sure if it was because we had kids? They were busy and she was stressed? We were not caucasian and everyone else was? Either way poor showing and I won't be returning to eat here, plenty of good family friendly pizza joints around the area. Do better Avellino's!
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Gabrielle W.

Yelp
Avellinos was really great! The restaurant is very small and quaint. There is both indoor seating, bar seating, and outdoor seating as well. The parking is adjacent to the restaurant. The service was excellent. Jessie our waitress was top notch. She was very quick, nice, and always made sure we had everything. Avellinos offers pizzas, pastas, salads, wine, beer, and desserts such as canolis! I had the Greca pizza which was very good, but had started with the fried ravioli which was amazing. My partner had the spaghetti which she said she'd have again! So, assuming that was great as well. Expect to spend about $40-50 here with tip for 2 people. I would come back to eat here for sure.
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Ron F.

Yelp
First time here but I have driven by it numerous times. The restaurant is small but seemed to have a good crowd and good vibe. The food was pretty good. We ordered fried ravioli, caprese salad and a pizza. The fried ravioli and salad were very good. The pizza was pretty good.
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Nicole G.

Yelp
We started with a caprese salad and we ate it so fast, I didn't have time to get a picture!! The pizza came out quickly and was as delicious as it looks. I preferred the Isolata over the Molta Carne, but they were both enjoyable! We sat outside in their heated patio section, which was nice! One of the larger parties was a little loud and rambunctious, but otherwise the experience was perfect. Great food, wonderful service and very happy/full customers!!

Cole M.

Yelp
Best ambiance in Brookhaven with a true neighborhood feel. Service is absolutely fantastic, great wine selection & the food is solid. Love this place
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Jim W.

Yelp
We were in the area late on a Sunday afternoon and wanted to eat on our way home. The building where this is located is shared with (I think) a dry cleaners. Parking is adequate but not expansive. They are located in the middle of neighborhoods with large-house infill. It seemed out of place somewhat, but would be a nice gathering spot for a neighborhood. The space is somewhat deep/narrow. There are tables along one wall and a bar/counter opposite. I think they had at least one TV over the bar. Patrons seemed like a mix of people getting take-out, families with young-ish kids (some loud) and middle-aged moms in tennis outfits. They seemed quite buys and there was at least a short wait for tables by the time we left. They also have a few patio tables with shade-umbrellas out front, but it was quite hot the day we were there. The menu had a decent selection. Neither of us were in the mood for pizza. I got a pasta dish which I thought was good. I don't recall what my wife ordered, but she wasn't as enthused about her entree. I'm not sure that we'd likely be in this area again looking for a new dinner venue. However, if you are looking for a small neighborhood place, this is worth considering.
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Donna W.

Yelp
Avellino's is a neighborhood restaurant that welcomes everyone ..come as you are ..word of mouth has made this a popular place..the food is delicious and the service is excellent! Take out service is always available but sitting on the patio meeting new neighbors (from far and wide) makes this a special place!

David D.

Yelp
Food is good, and atmosphere is nice. The individual wait staff have always been friendly, however the owner himself has been rude and few times, as alluded to in some of the other reviews.
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Katelyn W.

Yelp
Hands down the best pizza in ATL. You will not leave dissapointed. Isolana pizza is amazing and my favorite if you like a traditional ham and pineapple! Otherwise you can't go wrong from pizza to pasta (and red wine of course!) This is a very no bullshit kind of place which I have to appreciate after visiting one too many pizza restaurants that need to get back to the basics. Too often pizza places overcomplicate a very simple concept, and the atmosphere or what have you ends up overshadowing the lackluster za. Here, the dough is perfectly baked yet soft and almost chewy, and the proportion of cheese to sauce to toppings is spot on. I don't know what they put in their sauce, but I could drink it it's so good.
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Jason S.

Yelp
I've been to a lot of pizza joints in my day, and probably more Italian delis and bakeries than I can recall. From New York to San Francisco...from Chicago to Miami...and even from Venezia to Palermo, I've been fortunate enough to experience some really wonderful Italian cuisine. I was in the area over the weekend visiting family who recently relocated to Chamblee. While watching college football we were all looking for an alternative to the chain pizza joints on Saturday night and I turned to Yelp for some suggestions. I didn't want anything "fancy", but I wanted quality. Avellino's seemed to be a winner, but I feel like this the first time I've been lead astray by my fellow Yelpers. After ordering a medium Greca, a medium Margharita (with red sauce) and some Canolis I headed off to pick it up from the Brookhaven location. I'll take responsibility for not checking the order before I left. But, when I got back to the house I was surprised to see a small Greca and a small Vegetariana in the boxes. Also, when I saw the teeny tiny canolis, I was left wondering if someone was playing a joke on me. Unfortunately, the only joke was the quality of the food. The pizza crust was too chewy for consumption on the edges. And, even though my order was wrong, they still forgot to put any basil on the Vegetariana. In fact, the only flavor profile any of us could taste in that pizza was the mushroom. In addition, the canolis weren't fit for consumption. I took one bite and all I tasted was old cooking oil and powdered sugar, with a gritty tasteless filling. It was as if the shells had been fried a week ago and the oil had been used for a week before that. In all of my travels I've come to believe that any Italian local (in the USA) should be able to nail a basic Canoli and three main entré staples: Red Sauce, Meatballs and Pizza. Of these four, they've missed the mark on at least two, and I didn't try their meatballs or red sauce (thanks to a mix up in my order), so those may be duds as well. In all, this place seems to be a bar, with a sad excuse for a pizza joint and Italian kitchen added simply to justify the Italian name. They may have a wood fired, brick oven, but you'd be better off burning your money in an outdoor fire pit than spending it here. Undoubtedly, Atlanta has some great restaurants to choose from; Avellino's, however, certainly is not one of them.
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Julia A.

Yelp
It's unfortunate, the food is good..... but the staff is very rude , probably will not return

Trey C.

Yelp
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I love avellino's, this is really a 5 star place, BUT I was made aware on Thursday night that the cheese ravioli alfredo is no longer available. Sure, maybe it's not high on the percent ordered list, but PLEASE bring this back. 2 star deduction for this travesty.
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Cheri B.

Yelp
WOW incredible Italian cuisine! You can tell that diners come back again and again because so many are on a first name basis with the friendly servers and bartenders. Very busy place!! Lots of take out orders too! We had delicious salads followed by SPO Pizza, Bolognese and Chicken Parmesan. The SPO Pizza was perfect, and those little red roasted peppers added such depth, it set the bar way up high. The Bolognese was served hot and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Only complaint, I wish our server had mentioned there was not any bread served alongside to mop up the yummy sauce. Chicken Parm was, as my son said, probably the best he's ever had (again, wished for just one piece of bread). Rosé from Italy was crisp and hit the spot too. We ordered cheesecake and limoncello cake to go... surely these are killer good. I'll add more later. The place was buzzing with diners and very friendly staff. We really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely go back! Hoping they add Spumoni Ice Cream to the menu too! If you love Italian food... Check it out!
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Ryan Q.

Yelp
Tired of those fancy, expensive Italian joints that seem to be everywhere nowadays? Avellinos is for you! Dope neighborhood vibes. Quality Italian grub that won't break the bank. Try their homemade meatballs app or one of their pizzas. Nice patio area to sling back some Peronis and get in the Italian spirit. Fairly crowded every time I've been, def not a secret among the Brookhaven community.
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Monique L.

Yelp
We love this place. The penne alla vodka is delicious as well as the pizza or eggplant Parmesan. It looks a little like a hole in the wall when you pass by it but it's definitely worth a stop.
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Anup P.

Yelp
New management, garbage and rude service to accommodate our party with 2 small kids on Father's day. Used to love this place, miss Mitch :-(
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Anika R.

Yelp
The restaurant is pretty small but has a very homey and welcoming atmosphere. The servers were really friendly, and from their interactions it seemed like they had a lot of regular, local families dining in on a Friday night. I ordered a Caprina pizza and bruschetta, and they both were warm and tasted very fresh! Although I loved my pizza (I am a huge fan of goat cheese), I was disappointed in their lack of vegetarian or non-pork options. To be fair, I'm not the biggest pizza fan and I can get picky with my meats, but I would say this was one of the best quality pizzas I've ever had! Very much worth the price for amount of quality food!
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Christy M.

Yelp
My boyfriend and I came here last weekend for our 2 year anniversary. We chose Avellino's because, well the food is incredible and he told me he loved me the first time when we were having dinner here. We weren't 100% sure what the measures they were taking with COVID so we went in with masks on ready to see what the deal was. The inside was completely closed except the bar to order drinks while you wait for a table or to go food, which is good because it's small; however they had a bunch of spread out tables outside so rather than get it to go, we decided to stay and eat outside, which was a big mistake. While I waited for a table, my bf went inside and got us drinks from the bar. By the time he came back out, we were getting seated. We waited maybe 7 minutes which is not bad at all. Once we sat at the table, we chatted for a while and then I started thinking wait no one has come over to us to ask us if we wanted to order. We got menus from a server, but they never came to take any order. I asked my BF to look at his receipt for the drinks to see what time it was he had gotten them. It was 6:17pm. It was now 6:42pm (i always check this because i worked in a restaurant and I know time seems to different when you're waiting for food) Then we thought maybe we were supposed to order inside and they would bring it, so he went in to ask and we were told that was not the case. Finally a server came over and apologized and took our order. We got a pizza, garlic bread and salad. The salad came out right away but the other stuff took about a half hour which i wouldn't complain about if I hadn't seen at least 30 people with to go food walk up and get their orders. Not only that, there were a ton of people waiting for tables to get up so they could be seated. One lady had come in line for a table and she was right behind us in line. She was still waiting for a table when we left. All of the tables were getting their food very slowly. It was clear the restaurant was catering to to-go orders. Then of course we waited more time to get our bill. I totally understand that we are in different times and restaurants are doing the best they can, but if you only have the capacity to do to go, then only do to go. I guarantee it won't slow business down because people love this place. The food and atmosphere is so great here normally. We will definitely come back, but not until COVID is over.

Ciara K.

Yelp
I have two words for you: CHEESY. BREAD. The best cheesy bread in town. I mean every time I come here I have to get it. That and obviously the pizza. They have a cute little patio too that we definitely took over many nights after kickball.
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Lauren W.

Yelp
Excellent food and atmosphere. Loved the fried raviolis and reminded me of my favorite place to get them in St. Louis. Service was awesome, friendly, quick and we were even checked on to make sure our party was warm enough in the tent outside. As far as covid, the staff was maintaining social distance, wearing masks and had a great outdoor setup to ensure customers were feeling safe. Went twice in my one month trip to Atlanta and bookmarked it for future visits. Recommendations: Chicken Parm Garlic Cheesy Bread Fried Ravioli Penne allá Vodka Brick Oven Pizza