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    Bazati

    3.5 (90 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Liselle B.

    I love what the owners have done here. The Brasserie is the full restaurant in Bazati that highlights French cuisine. The decor is beautiful with open spaces, dining tables, and comfy chairs near the bar where you can lounge. During the day lots of natural light floods the space through the tall glass windows and at night, the many light fixtures also brighten the space. I sat at one of the bars just to have an after-dinner drink, and ordered a glass of wine. Minus one star because the bartender was not knowledgeable at all about any of the wines on the list and was therefore not very helpful although friendly. I get that it was their opening night, but one would expect a bit more knowledge on the servers' part from an establishment of this caliber. That being said, I am looking forward to returning to try some of their food.

    Sidecar!!
    O A.

    Wow!!! This place gets two stars for the nice interior and the bar man makes good drinks. The food is HORRIBLE!!!! I ordered a burger and my girl got the smoked salmon Benny. After 45min we asked how much longer would it be for the food. The restaurant was empty due to the coronavirus a lot of people weren't eating out. When we get our food smoked salmon Benedict came with no salad, no capers, no onions just the bun,salmon,egg. I asked where the rest of it was. They came back with a wilted salad. I had to ask again for the capers/onions. After the third item they forgot to add to the dish they decided to redo the whole plate. Second coming was decent but we were over it. I asked for a medium burger I got a dry very well done burger. What is obvious is NO ONE IS IN CHARGE. There is no manager who is really running the show. Even from the other pictures in other reviews you can see not much care is put into the food or presentation. Shame because the location is great. Only saving grace is the barman. Go for the drinks the food/cook are trash

    Rainbow cocktail
    Alex B.

    Went to this restaurant for some drinks. Adam, the bar manager, served us. His drink recommendations and also quality of drinks were delicious!! The drink changed from blue to purple. Also espresso martinis were so good!

    Abha S.

    This is a super cute restaurant with beautiful, classy, and vibrant decor. I was only there for dessert and coffee, but they have a full menu. They were out of coffee so it ended up being just dessert for us. We got creme brûlée which was creamy and sweet, but I was expecting more from a French restaurant. Other than it's a cute spot for a date and or just to hangout. There's even a store in the back with books and fabric to buy or just glance at. A little hard to find, but it's right next door to two urban licks on the BeltLine!

    $1 oysters Daily!!! And 1/2 price bottles on Wednesday!
    Leah W.

    1/2 price bottles, $1 oysters !!! We happened upon this gem randomly on our search for a happy our deal. First, let me say... Brian the bar manager is everything! He casually selected a custom bottle of Cabernet for my self and my wine snob of a sister that was amazing. He was so well versed in his craft and made our first visit very memorable. The view from the bar area was breathtaking at sunset and the interior decor is boho shiek and comfy. The oysters are super fresh and clean ! We will definitely return soon to explore the menu and the other craft cocktails that Brian suggest.

    Mario B.

    The 3 course Valentines Day Menu was specially set and everything was amazing! The ambiance was very nice and every bite of every course was satiating! The owners Javi and Scott were also very inviting and the manager even came over to check on how the service was at the end of the meal to meal to make sure we enjoyed everything.

    Gianfranco C.

    Disappointed to say I will NOT be returning for a meal to The Brasserie. This place offers a weak French food menu but also the French aloof service. Today was my wife and I's first time here. It's a beautiful day so we sat outside which has a great view of the belt line. She orders the trout, I ordered the burger. The trout was just OK, a bit tasteless and it took a good 25mins to come to the table. Also it's hard to mess up a burger, but The Brasserie figures a way to make a burger without much taste. On top of over priced yet under flavored food, service was slow and inattentive. I had to stand up to grab my server to ask for the first and only water refill and my own check. The location is beautiful, but that's about the only thing the restaurant has going for it. Don't come here wishing for a great meal and service...you won't get it.

    View of the Brasserie and Estrella from the belt line
    Erinn C.

    Is it cliche that I love the French onion soup at a French restaurant? ‍ I appreciated the perfect wine pairing suggestions. I've been here in every season and their wines and dishes are always on point. The patio view of the city provides a breeze and belt-line-people watching. And I meet someone famous every time! I feel like a celebrity when I get a porch table.

    Beautiful bathroom
    Paul L.

    I enjoyed my first time at this restaurant. The interior is beautiful and the food impressed me much more than I expected. The steak frites was excellent and so was the muscles appetizer. I was a little surprised they charge for bread service and I think the charcuterie board was a little small given that it was $24. Despite this I still enjoyed the food and the atmosphere and will come back again.

    Salade Niçoise, side of anchovies and a French 75!
    Shawn b.

    I really love this place and the Salade Niçoise is my favorite salad here!! I usually sit at the bar and I love the Sunday bartender. She is very attentive and makes a great drink!

    Will H.

    I've been here twice, once when it opened in September and once last weekend. I'm sort of torn, because I like this restaurant, but at the same time I wish it could be better. I like how the restaurant looks. It has a different feel from the other two major restaurants on the beltline (2 urban licks and new realm). It's quiet, elegant, refined. You can take your time conversing with your group and you don't feel like to have to talk over the music in the background or the parties seated next to you. The service tends to be slow, which I actually like because it allows you to soak up the atmosphere, which is really nice. They have large windows which basically makes up the entire wall facing the beltline, so you can enjoy the outside scenery. On warmer days they have great outside patio seating. Inside, there are several cool small shops adjacent to the seating areas(a cigar store, a flower shop and umbrella store etc.) that bring a nice eclectic feeling. The food was ok. I really like french food. I've been to France and I lived in NYC where they have great french food, a so I might be overly critical on this. I don't think it's that much better or worse than the other french food in Atlanta. The steak tartare was ok, the fois gras was decent, I liked their french onion soup. They have decent offerings but, nothing that makes me say, "I need to go back and try that dish again." I do think some of the reviews on yelp currently are a bit harsh. The food and service has improved greatly since opening and will probably still improve over time.

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    Alysha and Jenny gave us the best customer service!!! I highly recommend this restaurant. Best service I've ever gotten. Will come back

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    Excellent steak tartare, foie gras, steak fries, and scallops! Drinks are well made and service is excellent.

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    Delicious. Try the chicken, or the French onion soup! Also the mixologists are wonderful.

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    Marco is the best bartender in town! Great service and accommodations for your friends! Totally recommend for a chill day out!

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    The food was awesome. I enjoyed the salmon rillete and for dinner had the trout. Loved the ambience

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    La Tavola Trattoria - Our famous meatballs

    La Tavola Trattoria

    4.2(711 reviews)
    0.9 miVirginia Highland
    $$

    Loved it! Our favorite neighborhood trattoria when we lived in the area, we thought we'd celebrate…read moreour anniversary coming back. They actually had a special menu w Happy Anniversary at the top which we loved. Service was excellent, helpful and attentive. We enjoyed our appetizer, yellowfin tuna carpaccio. I loved my entree, sweet sausage pasta cooked with battuto. Drinks were excellent, old fashioned was not too sweet at all. Highly recommend this spot for a dinner out

    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.

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    Amore E Amore

    4.1(322 reviews)
    0.6 miInman Park
    $$$

    I came over for a Christmas dinner with friends and I had the best time ever…read more The old fashioned was on point and the lasagna was amazing as well The entire restaurant was very well decorated for Christmas and was very festive. This is a great place for a family or friend's Christmas dinners or any events. The service was excellent and very well organized for such a busy season.

    For all those who went to their holiday popup and left disappointed, this is for you. So many…read morepeople love this place and I left wondering why. We were seated in the back which is still festive but brighter and less cozy. Like many mentioned, the waitstaff wasn't interested in making the experience memorable and wanted you in and out as fast as possible. The portion size of their $18 olive and pesto appetizer was appalling. Six olives (yes, six!), four slivers of cheese, three artichoke hearts, and a ramekin of delicious pesto. This feels like a tourist trap in a quaint neighborhood. We both got pasta entrees and they were good, but expensive considering no meat was included. The drinks were festive and actually felt like a good pour considering how expensive they are. 2 stars for that. We ended with the crème brûlée which was somehow over cooked and not creamy. I'm sure the owner will be aggressive about this honest review. To be fair, my sister loved the experience but she's hardly traveled and is delighted by mediocre things sometimes. I really wanted to love this place because we just moved to the area and I wanted to have this be our new cozy date night place. It won't be. If you want to spend $100 per person for mediocre food and holiday photos, this is your place.

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    Main dining room, Halloween theme

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    La Grotta Ristorante Italiano - Burrata with Caviar, Prosciutto, Heirloom Tomatoes

    La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

    4.4(473 reviews)
    4.1 miBuckhead
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    This place is everything I didn't expect. My wife made the reservation. All I was told is it's…read moreItalian and dress legit nice. Suit and tie level nice. We show up and I think we are in the wrong place. Valet directs us to the elevator and down we go. When we get out, it's like we went back 30 years to a restaurant in an Italian section of New York. It's amazing. Place looked like we time warped in all the best ways. It looked like it was straight outta a Sopranos episode. Staff is dressed to the nines. Customers too. Loved it. And the food, forgetta bout it. We went with our kiddos and had half the menu. All of us trying each others food. All of it amazing. With that, we made a point to act like it was 80-90s era and didn't use our phones, so no pics. But if you want another way to know how amazing the food is, try and get a reservation last minute on a weekend. Better luck winning the lottery. That said, make the reservation pronto and enjoy.

    Worth it!! I have been dying to come to La Grotta for years and I made a reservation for the…read moreSaturday of Mother's Day weekend for my mom. Valet is complimentary which is great and they provide directions for how to get in to the restaurant. The hostess was super nice and our table just needed a few minutes to get cleaned off. Once seated, we settled on a good bottle of Malbec to drink which was delicious. For an appetizer, we got the mussels which were probably some of the best mussels I have ever had using the bread to soak up the sauce was divine. Truly delicious. For the pasta, I got the the tortelli de vitello which was so good. Some of us at the table also tried the shrimp linguine which was delicious and so fresh as well as the chicken parm which was MASSIVE and came with a great side of pasta. We also tried the little pasta shells/ears with sausage and broccolini and it was delish. Truly these dishes were stunning and cannot wait to have it again! To wrap up the dinner, we got some coffees and the tiramisu... Which was delicious and as stunning as everyone says. Overall, this meal was divine. The vibes of the restaurant really bring it up because it is so calm and classic and just such a great place for a lovely meal. 10/10

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    La Grotta Ristorante Italiano - Restaurant sign inside

    Restaurant sign inside

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    Mezza Luna - Fettuccine alla pescatore

    Mezza Luna

    4.5(824 reviews)
    11.3 mi
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    The food is amazing! Every time we're in town we hit up Mezza Luna. The food is always so fresh,…read moreit takes you back to Italy. Amazing Wine as well

    This was a first impression visit- party of 8. I called for a reservation. Special occasion on a…read moresaturday night at 8PM. Located in a suite next to a package store. Free small parking lot in front. Free extra parking across the street. The total was about $150 for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 drinks, and a dessert. Pros The quiet, intimate, and classy atmosphere was exactly what I needed for my family. When we first arrived, our table was not ready and we had to wait outside. However we were given continuous updates on when the table would be ready, they apologized, and they were very understanding. Considering we were a large party in an intimate space, we understood and only waited about 20 minutes before the table was ready. You could tell the food was fresh, the orders came fast, and the service was amazing. The fresh in house pasta took everything to the next level. It was the perfect night out. Cons The establishment is intimate so I do not think it would ideal for extra large parties. I had a party of 8 at 8PM but I dont know if they could have accomodated us if it was any earlier during prime dinner time. I wish they had a better parking situation but its not bad and its free. Would I Recommend: Absolutely! I will be returning! No complaints. Follow me here on Yelp and @jessreviewss on Tik Tok/Instagram for more.

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    Baraonda - PAGLIA E FIENO

    Baraonda

    4.5(70 reviews)
    10.5 mi

    Baraonda was a wonderful and one of the better Italian meals we've had in Atlanta…read more We started with the Fritto, which featured some of the most tender calamari I've ever had. Everything was perfectly fried fresh and served with a bright, vibrant marinara that was obviously homemade. The Caesar salad was very good, though I would have liked a bit more dressing. We also ordered the Cozze. The mussels themselves were on the smaller side and a few were unopened, but the flavor was excellent and the broth was absolutely delicious. For entrées, the Pork Parmigiana was outstanding. Crispy, perfectly cooked, and topped with that same fresh, vibrant marinara. The arugula salad served alongside it was bright, well-dressed, and a perfect complement to the richness of the dish. The Pasta e Fieni was literally a PERFECT al dente (seriously I don't know if I've had more perfectly cooked pasta), the cream sauce was rich without being heavy, and the mushrooms were fantastic. Just an incredible plate of pasta. For dessert, we shared the Strawberries Jubilee Cake, which was delicious and the perfect ending to the meal. We were stuffed at the end, but because everything was so fresh and bright, it was a pleasant stuffed, not I regret my decisions stuffed lol. My fiancé also loved the Mastri Birrai Umbri Italian Red Ale. He's a big red ale fan and had never tried this one before, but thought it was excellent. I ordered the Giardino Mule Mocktail, which was meh. Def not something I'd order again. Parking was easy; we used the complimentary valet, and the valet attendant was friendly and welcoming. Service throughout the meal was good. Nothing particularly memorable, but efficient and pleasant. The restaurant itself feels light, open, and inviting. Overall, we had an excellent dinner and will definitely be back.

    I loved going to the Baraonda when it was in Midtown, though I'm not sure if this location is the…read moreexact one, perhaps just a similar name or maybe they moved to Sandy Springs. Needless to say, we enjoyed our experience here for dinner. Husband and I came to celebrate my birthday - he was a bit upset they didn't offer anything for my birthday even though he notated it on the reservation, but I didn't really care for it as I don't like having the attention on me. This place is hard to miss as it's right on Roswell Rd. There is complimentary valet parking available, but there's also free parking at a deck just a few steps away from the restaurant entrance. We were greeted by the hostess as soon as we walked in and the restaurant was already very busy for a Saturday 6 pm dinner. Our server was fine, and the food was decent. I opted for the blackberry fiz mocktail, which was super sweet at first, but with a good mix, it was super refreshing. For starters, we shared the eggplant balls (a must get here!) and the bread service. The eggplant balls were definitely shareable and were probably our favorite thing we ate. The bread service you could probably skip - we wish it was served with vinegar instead of just oil and an olive tapenade. For entrees, I ordered one of the dinner specials, grilled branzino served with broccolini and potatoes. My husband ordered the ravioli. I really enjoyed the branzino, it was tender and the skin was cooked crispy. I loved that the broccolini was charred enough, but wish the potatoes were cooked a bit more. The capers added the needed saltiness to the dish, though I wish this was served with lemon or something to balance out the flavors. My husband enjoyed his ravioli but found it too heavy with the cream sauce. We thought this was a decent place for dinner, but nothing really stood out besides the eggplant balls.

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    Baraonda - This is the tasteful interior of the restaurant, where the bar is beyond, as is the entry

    This is the tasteful interior of the restaurant, where the bar is beyond, as is the entry

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    Sotto Sotto

    Sotto Sotto

    4.1(873 reviews)
    0.6 miInman Park
    $$$

    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!!!!

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    No. 246 - Evoo Pudding Cake

    No. 246

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Finally got around to trying this place after it was recommended to me multiple times since 2021. I…read moredon't know why it took me so long to this place is worth it. The service was 10/10. The ambiance is cute. The bread service is some of the best I've ever had. And the cocktails are fire. Had the lemon chicken at the advice of our waitress and it was incredible. The pasta was great. Cesar salad solid. Wine list strong. Can't say enough.

    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....

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    No. 246 - Full bar with plenty of seating

    Full bar with plenty of seating

    No. 246 - Complimentary Sourdough bread with a special tomato sauce

    Complimentary Sourdough bread with a special tomato sauce

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    Glass of Garganega

    Bazati - latin - Updated June 2026

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