C.K. Evans: Zuppa Di Pesce FTW!! The spicy marinara is brilliant, and my go-to when I visit the best Italian restaurant in Atlanta!
Lydia A.: Insalate della casa (I think that's what it's called), gnocchi, raspberry chocolate flourless cake and prosecco = perfect meal!
Catherine Anderson: Yummy Gnocchi!
2. Little Azio
8.2
749 Moreland Ave SE (at Ormewood Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Ormewood Park · 39 tips and reviews
Sherraine Smith: Try the calamari...so popping and the spicy marinara is da bidniz! But the gardinia minus the goat cheese...yummers!
AJC: Mix and match eight pastas, from penne to low carb linguine, with 10 sauces, including Bolognese, marinara, pesto and pink sauce with salmon. Read more.
Shawanda: Chicken philly, salmon panino, and salmon salad are all on point!
4. Maggiano's Little Italy
8.3
3368 Peachtree Road (Buckhead MARTA Station), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · North Buckhead · 81 tips and reviews
Durie Humber: When ordering Lasagna, ask for either the marinara or the meat sauce, your choice
Jay Foust: Try the Taylor Street Baked Ziti - Italian sausage, great marinara sauce and ziti...what's not to like...plus they give you another pasta dish to take home!!!
Angela Pratt: Love the ziti, great customer service, and a cozy little spot for a date :-)
AJC: Al Forno is a pasta featuring marinara, San Marzano tomatoes, ricotta and fresh scamorza and is not to be missed. Read more.
Dink Cash: Come in and order quickly, all the chicken dishes are roasted or grilled with great seasoning! I get the Scarpiello...
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Rubbed with salt and seasoned with olive oil, chopped garlic, and wild oregano, the Sorrento lemon roast chicken at Gio's is a divine, aromatic version of the Italian dish. One of CL's 100 dishes. Read more.
8. Après Diem
8.4
931 Monroe Dr NE (at 8th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Wine Bar · Midtown · 98 tips and reviews
Beaury Talley: Electric ambience. Order the Baba Ghanouj, Penne Albufera (substitute marinara sauce), and vegan chocolate mousse cake with raspberry (or peanut butter)!
Paula Madeira: It is a cool wine place, with low and warm lights, good service and good food.
Haley T.: I highly recommend the Penne Albufera.
Alex Cardenas: Best Italian in Georgia, service is amazing
Rosemary Cardno: Ma favorite restaurant! Always a great experience! ❤️
Noemi Ramos: Georgia peach martini , spinach salad with mushrooms and goat cheese, salmon with seasonal vegetables and a side of risotto , and to finish creme brûlée everything with a glass of German riesling .
15. Varuni-Napoli
9.1
1540 Monroe Dr NE (Piedmont Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Morningside - Lenox Park · 40 tips and reviews
Anthony Waller: Amazing. Great pizza. Strong limoncello.
Barclay Rose: Get anything. Seriously, close your eyes and pick something on the menu, I guarantee you'll love it. Daniel at the bar is amazing Limoncello is brilliant. Can't wait for Proseco on tap!
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Varuni Napoli's slightly sweet pizza crust has a nice amount of blistering and provides a satisfying crunch and chewy tug. Read more.