Novo Cucina

"Novo Cucina’s chef prep station sits right near the entrance, where you can see chunks of potato dough being hand rolled, cut, and pressed into pillows of gnocchi. Take that as a sign to order them since these fluffy morsels make any similar dishes in the city taste like dollar store playdough. While that’s the best dish here, this Dunwoody restaurant excels in a number of categories. Housemade flat noodles like tagliatelle barely need chewing. Fire-charred pizzas make good starters for the table. And creamy, made-daily gelatos come in more flavors than you’ll find at an ice shop (try the banana pudding). Come for lunch or dinner, and grab a seat on the tree-lined patio, which is guaranteed to fill with families, coworkers, and neighborhood regulars." - nina reeder, jacinta howard, juli horsford

"The must-order at Dunwoody's Novo Cucina is the fantastic gnocchi alla vodka, which makes any similar dishes in the city taste like dollar store playdough. They're so confident in this dish, they put the prep station right near the entrance, where staff hand roll pillows of gnocchi, almost daring you to order something else. But even if you stray here (though you shouldn't), it's not a complete loss, since this Italian restaurant excels in a number of categories. Housemade flat noodles like tagliatelle barely need chewing. Fire-charred Neapolitan pizzas make good starters for the table. And creamy, made-daily gelatos come in more flavors than you’ll find at an ice cream shop (try the banana pudding). Come for lunch or dinner, and grab a seat on the tree-lined patio, which is guaranteed to fill with families, coworkers, and neighborhood regulars. Food Rundown photo credit: Nina Reeder Margherita Pizza The crust pillows nicely around the edges but is cracker-thin in the middle. It’s not making our best pizza list, but it's a solid take on a Neapolitan pie and a great order as a starter to your pasta meal. Carciofi alla Giudia Order this. The fried artichokes have crispy edges, tender middles, and come with a creamy garlic aioli, which you should generously spread overtop. Caesar It’s a decent caesar salad and heavily dressed for the “extra sauce” folks. video credit: Nina Reeder Gnocchi Con Pomodoro E Panna This fantastic dish will right the wrongs of all the failed, gummy, tasteless gnocchi that you’ve encountered before. The potato pasta is as soft as a marshmallow and coated in a thick cheesy tomato sauce. Tagliatelle ai Funghi The soft-chewy noodles soak up the creamy mushroom sauce. It’s warm, comforting, and everything you want in a pasta." - Nina Reeder

"This Dunwoody neighborhood restaurant is known for pasta and pizza, but it’s worth noting the gelato here is outstanding. It’s made in house (originally helmed by Meridith Ford, owner of Cremalosa) and is incredibly rich and creamy. There are seasonal flavors, but regular flavors on the menu include hazelnut Nutella swirl and pistachio." - Eater Staff, Lia Picard