The vibe is awesome , Paul one of the owners greeted us and we have a nice conversation... even in…read moreSpanish :) Seated in the bar, Theresa our bartender was pretty cool and informative about the food and how everything was handmade on site . The marinate sauce and bolognese sauce was great . The complete experience was better than expected. Totally recommended

I was in the mood for Italian and decided on Paolino's based on the reviews…read more The caesar salad was good. The lasagne was okay. And the tiramisu was great. My next visit I will try one of the pastas. The service was excellent. Even though I ordered on the app, as soon as I entered the restaurant I was greeted. I was immediately helped at the bar and received my order quickly.

Lovely experience with great food! Promptly seated for our reservation on a Saturday night…read more Crowded white bricked wall room with great energy. Server was friendly and attentive. Cheesy garlic bread is a must. Started with that and then had spicy vodka rigatoni with house made rigatoni. Flawless execution on both. I'll sleep well after that meal!

I was wondering why so many people had either recently left poor reviews or had downgraded their…read moreprevious reviews, and after my most recent visit I unfortunately understand why. Something has completely changed about this spot. It used to be one of my favorites, a nice moderately priced sit-down Italian restaurant tucked away in downtown Decatur. Maybe they've grown too big for their britches as we southerners say, but this most recent visit was likely my last. Staff attitudes were terrible, the execution of the food was a joke. My siblings and I had hyped this restaurant up to our mom and thought she would enjoyed being wined and dined. We arrived admittedly about 10 minutes after our reservation time (thanks to the city of Decatur's hostile parking policies), after attempting to call the restaurant and let them know we were circling the building. I say attempting because the number rings straight to an AI voice that doesn't allow you to speak once it asks you a question. I even tried sending messages through the OpenTable app. Either way, the restaurant claims you have a 15 minute grace period. Once we finally walked inside, my sister leaned over and whispered that their posted food inspection score was a low B. We exchanged glances but figured maybe they were inspected on an off day. The host (once she finally stopped avoiding eye contact with us) spontaneously let us know that since we weren't on time, we would be "getting a table in the back by the kitchen". What an odd policy to announce to your patrons that you're going to be punishing them with bad seating. The table was indeed by the kitchen but given how many tables this restaurant has tried to cram into the dining room, none of them are spectacular. I looked around and saw folks at tables bumping into the ones next to them, that's how tightly everyone is seated. Our server was friendly enough, and was able to recommend some good dishes. Word to the wise, while they bring bread to the table, it's one half-slice per person. We learned the hard way (because our server never mentioned it) that asking for more bread (the exact same amount as before mind you) is $7. You could buy a freshly baked loaf for that price. The actual food was fine, not bad but nothing like we've had in the past. It arrived fairly quickly. Where the dinner continued nosediving was when my sister, after seeing that we all had ordered small side dishes of pasta, decided she'd like to order some as well. By small side dish, I mean a fistful in a soup cup. I add that detail because when she asked the server, the server stated it would be AT LEAST a 20 minute wait. We asked her to repeat herself because surely we heard that wrong, right? 20 minutes for spaghetti?! She left for a few minutes, then came back and said her manager confirmed that even if she asked the kitchen to rush it, the soonest would be 18 minutes. You see a pattern here right? This restaurant seems like they relish letting their customers know who's in charge...and here's a hint reader, it's not you. Where the evening actually became appalling was a result of our closeness to the kitchen. They have a sous chef working dining room-adjacent doing the final dish prep before the food is picked up by the runners. I know kitchens usually don't utilize gloves (the whole, hands can be frequently washed but the same pair of gloves will touch multiple surfaces thing). However this gentleman unabashedly practiced some of the worst cross contamination practices I've ever seen. He'd grabbed fistfuls of Parmesan cheese to garnish a plate, then reach in his pocket for his phone. Then he'd arrange leaves of lettuce for salad, then TOUCH HIS HAIR. We watched him on two occasions have, either family friends or familiar patrons, walk up to him excitedly and he'd hug them and shake their hands and pat their shoulders, and once done would immediately grab forks and knives and spoons by their business ends, squeeze lemons, slice bread, fist the cheese container....absolutely disgusting and completely explains the health inspection score. If anything it should have been lower. We were only 5 feet away from the guy and he made eye contact with us several times so it's not like he was embarrassed. A long haired woman came over a few times and did the same as him, though she did put black gloves on once or twice. To top it off, once we received the check was we saw plenty of upcharges and surcharges that our server neglected to tell us she would be adding, so her tip reflected her oversight. To wrap it up, not only is the service and food not worth the price, but this place is actually unhygienic. Unless they change their practices, you're eating here at your own risk. Wish Yelp was like IG and I could @ the health department....

We ordered online and had a great experience. Our pizza was ready exactly when it was promised. We…read moretook it home and it was delicious! We highly recommend Sapori di Napoli.

5/5 Ambiance: cute interior with string lights. Patio was open as well. They have an authentic…read morepizza oven in the kitchen which is always great to see. 4.5/5 Service: our server was nice and was efficient. She didn't directly answer our questions about the menu so we had to repeat them a few times. 4/5: the arancini was lukewarm in the center while the Italian "Mac n cheese" was fried perfectly. The smoked salmon pasta was good with two exceptions: the onions weren't caramelized like the menu said AND they really should include a veggie like asparagus in it. The Diavola pizza was good but barely had any cheese. The cannolis again were good but the filling had the wrong consistency. They tasted prefilled even though our waitress said they're not. However, upon leaving we noticed a plate of prefilled cannolis in the cooler area. Do I think the food was worth $80? No. But would I go back to sample something else off the menu. Sure.

We went to White Bull for their happy hour. I believe it's from 4-6pm…read moreWe sat on the patio, and it was a beautiful day outside The host, server and bartender were all so friendly and helpful We got drinks, oysters and the carbonara off the happy hour Rosemary focaccia off of the regular menu It was all great! We can't wait to come back and try their regular dinner menu

The restaurant is in the same plaza as Iberian Pig and The Deer & The Dove. Parking in this area of…read moreDecatur is very limited. We usually have to circle around to find a spot, and walk to the restaurant. We came by for lunch on a Sunday. I like both the exterior and the interior design of the restaurant. The server was friendly and professional. We ordered drinks and two entrées. There was only one other table besides us, so just two tables total in the restaurant. After our drinks arrived, it took more than 45 minutes for the food to come out. The food itself was delicious. We had the half chicken and the trout. The ingredient quality is high, you can really taste it. However, the wait time was a bit too long, especially considering how empty the restaurant was. Aside from the long wait, everything else was good. I wonder if the delay was because we came shortly after they opened for lunch, but if they're open, the kitchen should be ready. Overall, the food is quite good, though the entree menu is somewhat limited, if excluding the pasta. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth trying. Personally, I'm not sure if I would come back. I'd rather not experience that long wait again, but maybe it was just an off day when I visited.

Great Italian restaurant near the Emory campus. Super convenient!…read more The Margherita pizza was delicious and the mushroom ravioli was rich and creamy. Service was solid and friendly. The space is very big with indoor, outdoor and bar seating. Dimly lit, but there are lamps.

Went here to celebrate a birthday! The staff gave us a…read moresigned birthday card and a free canoli. Food was excellent! We both left feeling great. Definitely could've shared one pizza with one appetizer but we were splurging to celebrate. The lighting is dim but makes the experience feel secluded.

We had a five-star experience at La Tavola! First, our server was extremely friendly and ensured we…read morealways had what we needed. She also clued us into the fact that you can get all of their entree pastas in appetizer size! This means we were able to try more pastas as well as enjoy an app and dessert. We ordered a bottle of Nero D'Avola, which was smooth and delicious. We got the meatballs as our appetizer, which were super tender and full of flavor. We split the rigatoni alla vodka, fettucine ai funghi, and tagliatelle bolognese. All were perfection. I loved the creaminess of the alla vodka, which had a kick of spice from the chili oil. I loved the herbiness and freshness of both the ai funghi with its sage and the bolognese with its rosemary. The tiramisu was the only dish that was just ok. I would much rather have espresso drenched ladyfingers than coffee liquor. But it was still good so I cannot complain. The waitress also surprised us with prosecco with a lemon rind twist to celebrate the fact that we had just closed on our first ever home. All in all - it was a perfect evening.

We celebrated my husband's birthday for dinner here with his parents. There's valet parking across…read morethe street at Wells Fargo for $3 with a validated ticket. Without validation, it's $20. We did arrive here a bit early for our reservation but were seated right next to the open kitchen, so it felt quite crowded and cramped. It's a very, very small restaurant and it was freezing where we sat because we were under the vents. Our server, Mary Catherine, was a treat and she took good care of us. She took our drink orders, though I didn't drink tonight. For appetizers, we started with the calamari and stuffed clams. They also offered complementary bread and olive oil basket that was served warm, yum! Our food orders came out pretty fast actually. The calamari was not your typical fried calamari - it was delicious and loved the mix of raw onions in it for that fresh bite. I'm not a fan of clams so I didn't try this, but heard it was just breading and can't really taste the clam taste. For my entree, I ordered the spaghetti pomodoro with meatballs. I had been dreaming about this since making the reservations and it did not disappoint. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was wonderful. I did think the meatballs were a tad too salty for my taste and I'm glad I opted out of the freshly grated parm because I feel like that would have made everything saltier. After our meal, they brought out free dessert for the birthday celebrants. Nothing but raves were said after our dinner here and we're definitely looking forward to coming back here again.

Easy to understand why this place is so celebrated. Got a spot at the bar and immediately knew it…read morewas going to be a great evening ahead. Energy is no lie. At bartenders recommendation since I was there for the first time I chose the four-course tasting menu. From the first taste of the tuna to the last tasting of the dessert and the pasta and pork chop in between it was incredible. I learned the crispy white lasagna is a treat that isn't always on the menu and when you see it you absolutely must get it. A guest next to me insisted I try it and put a piece on my plate and it lives up to the hype. So much so I may return tonight to try it before it vanishes. This restaurant will undoubtedly be in rotation.

Great experience...the vibes, the service and the food! The…read morevibes: low key sexy but casual with hip tunes The service: attentive The foodL delicious. I stuck to the staples. The tuna crudo is AMAZING, the black spaghetti - Spicy and Delicious! Also the octopus is yummy and the short rib pasta disappeared fast!

1000 Stars! This restaurant is no where near my home. In fact, it's an hour away. When I say my…read morewife and I talked about this place the entire way home, that is no exaggeration. I'll start with the service. The entire staff here is top of the line. I haven't had better service in a long time. This might as well have been our server Maggie's home, because that's how she treated us. I don't feel "at home" in many restaurants these days. People just don't believe in what they are serving anymore. Absolutely LOVED her! I have never had a server who was more at ease and confident in what she was offering us. I instantly trusted her. Just sit back and let her order for you. Her recommendations were spot on from the wine to the dessert. I wish I could have given her a high five after each dish, but that would have been awkward. The beautiful thing about this place is that there were 4 apps/salad offerings, 4 entrees, and 2 desserts. Tons of wine and drink options. We had a great bottle of Rocca di Principe Irpinia Aglianico CAMPANIA 2022. For starters, We had the Green Salad, woodland gardens lettuces in a beet vinaigrette with asher blue cheese, crispy shallots & candied pecans and the Spring Panzanella, sugar snap peas, focaccia croutons, georgia peaches, genovese basil, house-made stracciatella. Absolutely stunning flavors and so perfectly seasonal. The peaches with the genovese basil was so refreshing! For our entrees we ordered the Spicy Rigatoni, with pork ragù, nduja sausage, san marzano tomatoes, & liuzzi hand dipped ricotta. Perfectly cooked pasta, perfectly balanced flavors with just the right amount of spice and acid. 10/10!! Next came another pasta dish, a Hand Cut Tagliatelle with braised & fermented greens, crispy mushrooms, grana padano & peppercorn agrodolce. I loved the texture of the pasta in this dish. It was incredibly light and the fermented greens were to die for! Our last entree was the Chicken Milanese with yuzu kosho, harissa, herbs & flowers. Absolutely incredible. The chicken was breaded but not greasy. Incredibly light and buttery soft. I've got to be honest, the herbs, flowers and greens on top made this dish. Must try! We had a party of 4 and this was a perfect amount of food and there were no leftovers. That wasn't happening tonight! Finally (and what a finale!!) we ordered what they described as "World Famous" best in town Tiramisu. I will gladly and 100% give them this title. You won't find better tiramisu in this town. And it's nothing like you've ever had before. I am not surprised by many things but this was truly some of the best dessert I have had anywhere! Creamy, fluffy, light, not overly sweet. Not traditional. I've had traditional. This was special. Pro tip: order a cup of black coffee. Not because it needs it, but because you won't believe how good it tastes after a bite. Can't remember if I chased it with dessert or coffee. I just remember the experience. The surprise was just a touch of finishing salt on top. I was speechless. It was giving caramel and I will dream about this. Gigi's is not convenient for me at all but I will gladly go out of my way for more experiences like I had tonight. It is such a cool place inside. Warm, trendy, but old school, great things to look at, and the music is great and was everything I like. This place is excellent when every other restaurant just seems to wing it.....at least OTP. GET HERE for the tiramisu!!

Came for my birthday and highly recommend having reservations. I will say, I did call to change my…read morereservation time because the resy app only had like three time slots available (a week in advance too!!) and the person who picked up was very rude! She said we don't pick up the phones during service hours just email us, frankly, if I have to email a restaurant I don't want to dine there. And also there email was nowhere to be found on the website. Thankfully, we called back the next day (hopefully during a less busy time? 5:30, they changed it for us in two second so not sure why the other lady had such an attitude about it. Almost really ruined my experience and I was going to dine elsewhere. Started off with focaccia and beef carpaccio. The beef carpaccio was good! Although very very thin serving. We got two pasta dishes and th trout. The pasta dish with shrimp only came with five small pastas, I thought this was kind of pricey and crazy! $32 for five pieces of pasta?! The pork pasta dish was also very very salty. Though a bigger portion for $34, it was okay at best. The trout was definitely the better entree in my opinion. We also got a slice of tiramisu, and this was my favorite item all night. It was sweet and light! They also don't give any free appetizers for your birthday just fyi! The server was friendly, and came to check on us frequently. Overall, the food was okay, and the phone service was off putting. I think it's a quaint and cozy restaurant to experience once, but would def get a better bang for your buck elsewhere.

Ooooh this place is a dream! The outdoor (enclosed) patio in the winter isn't just a last resort…read morereservation option, it should be your TOP destination. It's cozy, (plenty warm) and romantic! It was 32 degrees outside, but completely comfortably warm, inside. You truly wouldn't know you weren't inside. Any way, I've eaten my way through Inman Park but somehow hadn't yet indulged in the delectable Sotto Sotto. This might just be my new favorite Italian in Atlanta. It was absolutely delicious. Across the table (thanks to the half portion option), we tried at least 8 items on the menu! Each one was more special then the next. Our incredible server Kagen (sp?) walked us through each section of the menu absolutely perfectly. As a result we ended up ordering some of his favs from across the menu. In my photos you can see what we ordered, but my recommendation is to simply ask your server what they like and you'll undoubtably get something stellar. In a market of many, great Italian options, Sotto Sotto might just be the BEST and my new fav!!! I absolutely can't wait to return.

Food:10/10 Ambiance:10/10…read moreService:-0/10 This place was amazing the food and atmosphere created an amazing experience for my group ,... However the server we had tonight was one of the worst experiences I've had especially for a place that is trying to sell an upscale dining environment he greeted the table by saying (after we asked how he was doing) "I'm doing f-ing horrible I'm tired and feel like sh*t we had such a busy night last night" he was not very knowledgeable about menu or drinks and his overall appearance gave very much unhygienic he also forgot to put in our food order so we waited double the time and said that since we already had appetizers and the other table did not have any food that we could wait to order food, also just assumed how someone in my group wanted there steak cooked so had to wait for that to be redone, he was all over the place and did not check in on us very often we needed things like refills or salt pepper etc. and went without because bad service I don't think he should have been working he obviously did not want to be there he also failed to mention that the kitchen was closing so we did not get to try the desserts. There were a couple of other things but don't want a 5 page review I cannot remember his name but a taller white guy with a messy bun and tired eyes. We still left a tip because that's what you do when you go out but if he treated his other tables like he did us I wouldn't be surprised if we were the only ones that tipped. I suggest not going on a busy night to get good service I guess. My group was 4 ppl 2 couples trying to enjoy a nice double date without the craziness of v-day next time we will celebrate days before. Will for sure be going back and hope you give them a try but if that's how the waiter greets himself please go ahead and ask for a different server!!!!

Another amazing experience with Indaco! The food was spectacular as ever and the drinks were…read moreamazing. Our service was a treat and we can't wait to come back!! What a fun night! For food- BLT Pizza: new menu item that is super good! Italian sausage: the yummiest pizza on the menu always a favorite. Kale salad and Brussels sprouts were a great addition. Focaccia is a must!!

My family and I dined here on Christmas Eve. We were shocked how empty the restaurant was when we…read moregot there. We did have dinner reservations at 6:30 pm and only a few tables were occupied, but the later the night had gone, more diners came, but still was not bustling full. They have valet parking (apparently was not available that night) and deck parking which they do validate 2 hours of it. We were at the restaurant for more than 2 hours, so we paid for the extra time. Our server (Lauren I think was her name) was decent that night, but we felt as if our drinks and food took a long time. As it was Christmas Eve, she gave us a few additional plates that we did not order for free that we thoroughly enjoyed. For starters, we all shared the meatballs, marinated olives, little gem salad and focaccia. I thoroughly enjoyed the salad and focaccia with the salad as one of our "Christmas gifts" that night. The focaccia was served with honey butter and was served warm. My husband and I shared the Margherita Royale. The dough itself had a nice chew and loved the charred bits on the crust. We also shared the charred broccoli, but was nothing to write home about - personally, would not recommend. I ordered an affogato as my dessert. I wasn't expecting the espresso and ice cream to be served separately. I just took sips of the espresso while taking spoonfuls of ice cream - this was easily shared. I do want to give a shout out to their general manager, Macy. She dropped by our table to check how we were enjoying our meal. Two people in our party has been there before to celebrate a big accomplishment and Macy remembered them! She even remembered giving them a gift that night. I think it's worth trying their food! It's in a good location on the beltline, but surrounded by businesses.