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1. Madre Selva
4.7
Exceptional(117)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Buckhead
Booked 52 times today
Step into the mystery of Madre Selva, Atlanta’s newest refined dining destination. Led by Executive Chef Carlos Enriquez, our menu highlights bold Latin flavors with standout dishes like the Lomo Saltado and our signature Ceviches, crafted to perfection.Immerse yourself in an ambiance where the elegance of modern design meets the wild essence of the jungle. Madre Selva offers a curated dining experience that is ideal for those seeking a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and vibrant flavors. Join us for an unforgettable journey that awakens the senses.
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2. Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(610)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Morningside-Lenox Park
Booked 4 times today
Nakato Japanese Restaurant provides Atlanta's most authentic and unique Japanese dining experience, serving the finest quality Sushi and exquisitely prepared dishes created by our chefs who were born and trained in Japan. Established in 1972, Nakato is family owned and now operated by the third generation of the Nakato family. Enjoy the most traditional and authentic Japanese restaurant that Atlanta has to offer in our traditional dining room overlooking a majestic Japanese garden. In addition to Sushi and traditional Japanese dishes, we also offer highly entertaining and wonderfully prepared Hibachi on our Teppanyaki Grills.
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3. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square
4.8
Exceptional(2810)
Price: Expensive
• Persian • Midtown
Booked 144 times today
Chef Ali Mesghali’s love of cooking began while growing up in Esfahan, Iran and Los Angeles, California. This interest grew to become a passion and a career after Ali moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In the kitchen, as well as in the dining room, Ali is known for his pursuit of perfection, his intensity and a love for what he does. This unending aspiration for perfection has been instrumental in establishing the standard for Persian cuisine in Atlanta. His unique and flavorful touch has been wowing patrons at Rumi’s Kitchen and has created a place where people want to visit again and again. The Rumi's Kitchen at Colony Square aims to earn the hearts of those in Midtown, Atlanta.
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4. Grana
4.6
Exceptional(1420)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Buckhead
Booked 39 times today
*Please note our rooftop and front patio seating is on a first come fist serve basis* We will do our very best to accommodate all outdoor requests based on availability. Chef Pat Pascarella crafts authentic Southern Italian dishes inspired by the home cooked meals of his childhood. Our menu features wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, meatball flights, handmade Italian pasta, wood-fired steak, fish and chicken.Join us for brunch from 11:30am to 3:00pm every Saturday & Sunday featuring specialty dishes.
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5. South City Kitchen Midtown
4.8
Exceptional(7064)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Midtown
Booked 53 times today
Humble foods with a surprising sophistication are exactly what South City Kitchen Midtown fries up daily. The buzz of Atlanta and the warmth of Southern hospitality combine to convey the story of the new South. As you’re welcomed around the table, their exhibition-style kitchen prepares elevated down-home classics, like she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and buttermilk fried chicken that has found itself in Yelp’s Top Five Best Fried Chicken in the nation.
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6. Amore e Amore
4.6
Exceptional(1364)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Inman Park
Booked 44 times today
- Love and More Love -​We have spent our lives creating experiences and spaces where people feel at home - where people feel loved. This next chapter for us is just that but with even more gratitude and appreciation for those who have supported us along the way.​As we open the doors to this adventure, we want you to feel what you always have but more. More food - More family - More memories - More loveAmore e Amore.​We love you and cannot wait to see you soon.-Professor Giovanni and Mama Gale
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7. La Tavola Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(4802)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Virginia Highland
Booked 43 times today
La Tavola Trattoria serves up simple yet elegant Italian dishes that highlight the true taste of Italy. Its exposed brick and dark wood floors give the restaurant an authentic trattoria feel. As one reviewer noted, it offers 'rustic comfort food' that is both 'fresh and very tasty'. With consistently high ratings for food, ambience, and service, La Tavola Trattoria is truly an authentic Italian experience in the heart of Atlanta.
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8. Nino's - Atlanta
4.7
Exceptional(2159)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Buckhead
Booked 12 times today
Nino's is the oldest, family-owned Italian Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. We provide a true classic and authentic Italian dining experience, thoughtfully prepared and attentively served. Nino's Cucina Italiana has a warm, welcoming setting that's perfect for family meals & gatherings. Parking is by valet only. No cash is accepted for bills. Nino's, opened in 1968, has been owned and operated by Antonio Noviello since 1982. Originally from the Amalfi Coast of southern Italy, Antonio worked in Monte Carlo, then Bermuda where he met his wife Helen, an Atlanta resident. After moving to Atlanta in 1981, Antonio's life-long dream of owning his own restaurant became a reality when he purchased Nino's. For more than forty-one years, Antonio has taken pride in serving authentic Italian Cuisine made with fresh, imported ingredients and cooked to order for each guest. In 2006 Antonio's middle daughter Alessandra became the manager and has since taken over with her husband Micah. Alessandra and Micah take pride in keeping the long-standing traditions and reputation of serving exceptional Italian cuisine alive. Nino's has attracted devoted locals who return time and again, along with a long list of who had heard of Nino's reputation and stopped in to sample the fare. Many of the dishes on Nino's menu are original recipes brought from Italy by Antonio and his brother Giuseppe. Antonio's favorite dishes are those named after his daughters, Gabriella, Alessandra, and Michela; his wife Elena (Helen); his brother Giuseppe; his brother-in-law Paola, and himself and the grandchildren. The pasta dish which bears the name of Nino's is a recipe from Mama Noviello. Antonio, Alessandra and Micah invite you to relax and savor some of the great culinary treasures of Italy in a memorable dining experience, at Atlanta's Oldest Italian Ristorante!
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9. Octopus Kitchen
3.7
Very Good(58)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Midtown
Booked 4 times today
Modern restaurant & bar providing a variety of seafood options in a sleek, vibrant space!
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10. Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1354)
Price: Moderate
• Hibachi • Morningside-Lenox Park
Booked 20 times today
Nakato Japanese Restaurant is Atlanta's most authentic and unique Japanese restaurant, specializing in exciting Hibachi Teppanyaki dining. Our skilled chefs take great pride in entertaining our guests, while serving delicious Japanese cuisine in this popular setting. Established in 1972, Nakato is family owned and run by the third generation of the Nakato family. In addition to Hibachi, we take great pride in serving the freshest Sushi and authentically-prepared dishes created by our chefs who were all born and trained in Japan.
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