Nicola's Restaurant

Restaurant · Toco Hills

Nicola's Restaurant

Restaurant · Toco Hills

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1602 Lavista Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

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Traditional Lebanese food served in a simply decorated, spacious room with belly dancing weekends.  

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Mar 4, 2025

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"Nicola’s Restaurant has been serving Lebanese fare on Lavista Road since the 1980s. But, it’s not just the good food that makes a trip to Nicola’s worth it. The restaurant includes a little in-house dancing entertainment where the owner himself encourages guests to join the spectacle." - Sarra Sedghi

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Jessica Cole

Google
Atmosphere, Food, and Belly Dancing was Excellent. Nicola was very welcoming and entertaining. Will definitely return!

Orlando Lee

Google
The most fresh Middle Eastern food - babaganous, tabeauli, humus, and more! This is the only restaurant that serves dolma (grape leaves) with meat inside in addition to the traditional vegetarian option. Come for the food or the festive atmosphere. Nicola Is The Life of Party! Celebrate your birthday or any special occasion here. Everyone dances and has a great time. They also have belly dancers to keep you entertained. This is a great family friendly restaurant. Oh Bring $ingles to tip the dancers and other patrons that dance! Everyone makes it rain on everyone!

Ann_Gee

Google
I can not say enough about Nicola's !!!! This is a hidden gem in Metro Atlanta. The entire staff is warm and friendly and explain everything if you've never been. Now the treat is the owner Nicola. He came out dancing and singing.. pouring wine from his head! This guy loves life which makes the experience even better. And I can't leave out the belly dancer.. she was awesome. Nicola put all the guest on the floor to dance and it was a memory I won't forget! This is a must have experience!

Jacob Harris

Google
Had the lamb shank. It was very tender and flavorful. The Turkish coffee was barely strong enough but not hot enough. The baclava was a great finish to the meal. Service was good. Highly recommend.

DJ A.

Google
The food, the hospitality, the environment, THE FOOD. This place is all around the best, most friendly restaurant I’ve ever been to. The owner welcomes you in with welcoming arms and acts as a grandparent figure. You feel as if you are at a old friends house not a public restaurant. We even had a DANCE CIRCLE with the other guests and the belly dancers. All in all, definitely one of the best experience I’ve ever had at any public place. Unforgettable. Please if you get the chance, visit it, you won’t forget it.

Jessie Eubanks

Google
I have been coming here for almost 30 years. The food is AMAZING! Nicola is an incredible host. The staff is very attentive. This is a great spot to celebrate a birthday or special event. You may even get a special dance from the host :) Friday and Saturday there are belly dancers (very tastefully done too).

Jesus Diaz Tazzo

Google
Great dinner, we enjoyed the food and dancing too, nice place and Nicholas he is a good host

Daniel Nogueras

Google
Love this 40 plus year old small establishment. The food is AWESOME and the atmosphere is excellent. The belly dance entertainment is fun so dont worry about adding calories to your diet here as they make sure you burn it off by pulling you to the dance floor. The owner is a great guy whom you'll get to meet as he to is extremely outgoing and very involved with his guests. Great for all the family but due note that you may need to call ahead to reserve a table or 2 as they get pretty busy. Enjoy