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no. 246, Decatur, GA

no. 246

4.8
4.8
3725 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking throughout Decatur or there are two lots on the north corners of Church and Ponce.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Drew Belline

What 3,725 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • DeKalb

    Best Overall

  • DeKalb

    Best Food

  • DeKalb

    Best Service

  • DeKalb

    Best Ambiance

  • DeKalb

    Best Value

  • DeKalb

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
No. 246 delights with "amazing food and service," offering Italian cuisine that is "out of this world." Guests highlight the "fabulous" garlic bread and "delicious" pasta dishes like the spicy rigatoni. The atmosphere is "charming," though some note it can be "noisy." A "must-try" for brunch.

3,725 Reviews
  1. Jazmine

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience.. I would definitely be back! Food was great, server was awesome and the vibes were immaculate.

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  2. Harvey

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spectacular and consistent. I have been eating at 246 over the last 5 years, and the food is consistently excellent.

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  3. Justin

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, my second time going and it was amazing like the first time, I’m convinced they truly understand if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. It is an Italian comfort type of cuisine to me because everytime i leave out of there i want to go to sleep 🤣.

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  4. Karen

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very nice. The food choices for brunch are mostly heavy lunch items with the exception of one pancake that is the size of manhole cover and just as dense. Service was quite slow as many of the tables who arrived well after us were served much quicker than we were. Everyone has a bad day, of course. Unfortunately, our experience was not a great one.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time , the food was great , the service was good and the music was good too

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  6. Constance

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed every moment of my experience at no. 246! The food was spectacular, the service was excellent, and the ambiance set the mood for a perfect date.

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  7. Nicole

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had another lovely time! The food is always “chefs kiss” perfection 😘. It’s my fave! Food. Atmosphere. Service. Always outstanding! Thank you!

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  8. Gabrielle

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love the staff and the ambiance 🤍. Of course, it can get a bit loud with all the chatter, especially if you're alone. But if you're with someone, the laughter and lively conversation become the perfect background music to your own. The food is always on point, and I can't wait for next time. I'm a huge fan of the shrimp scampi and the side of pasta—perfecto!

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  9. Shelly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love no. 246! The food and service are always exceptional. We had a 6:00 reservation on a Monday, and found the restaurant a little less noisy than usual, which was a nice surprise. Even though I think the restaurant can be loud at times, we still enjoy the ambiance and love the food!

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  10. Michael

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd time back. 1st time in the dinning area. It was noisier than I remember but it was insanely loud. I didn’t like how close you were to the other patrons but it was a true bother. We had that sent from heaven cheesy garlic bread that knocked my socks off! It is dangerously good. The special will never disappoint. Sunday special was Risotto ai Frutti di Mare. Loads of risotto with 4 different types of seafood it. Also the Shrimp Scampi will make you feel lime you’re floating in garlic heaven! The dessert EVOO PUDDING CAKE was amazing! So spongy and moist. The ice cream on top hit perfectly. Overall it was a great experience! We will be back.

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FAQs

no. 246 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (678) 399-8246.

no. 246 is rated 4.8 stars by 3725 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today
Google Map for no. 246

129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking throughout Decatur or there are two lots on the north corners of Church and Ponce.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Drew Belline
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