We came here for my birthday dinner with friends and family about a week ago, and overall, we had a nice experience. I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant's beautiful decorations and how lively and inviting it looked. We started with a few appetizers--calamari, octopus, and a Caesar salad. The octopus was okay, but I felt the pieces could have been a little bigger. They were also placed around the edge of the plate rather than in the center, which made the dish look a little "empty" (you can see what I mean in my picture). For my entrée, I ordered the Linguine alle Vongole -- little neck clams, parsley, lemon, and a white wine garlic sauce. It sounded amazing, but unfortunately, it was just okay for me. I really wanted to add some fresh Parmesan cheese, but our waiter was nowhere to be found when I needed him. My husband ordered the Short Rib Pappardelle -- short rib ragu, pappardelle, wild mushrooms, and thyme mascarpone. It was decent, but not quite as delicious as we had hoped it would be. For dessert, we ordered the Tiramisu, and that was actually very good! Overall, our experience was a good one, mostly because I was surrounded by my friends and family who were there to celebrate my birthday with me. That definitely made the evening special. The biggest downside was our waiter. He could have been a little more upbeat and friendly, and perhaps had a smile on his face. We honestly felt like he didn't really want to be there. That said, we'll definitely be back in the future to try some of the other dishes. Hopefully, we'll have a different experience with the service next time! read more

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3.5 stars but rounding up for overall experience :) Serena Pastificio is located in Colony Square and was an overall good experience. I ate at the bar but it looked like there are good spaces for medium to large sized private events located in the back of the restaurant. Service was very friendly and attentive. The ambience is trendy and would be great for both casual and business dining. The caprese was not at all what I was expecting- it was more like mini pizza toast- but nonetheless delicious!! It could have used some sea salt on top but I added my own and that really elevated the dish. The crusted ahi tuna salad was also delicious and it was high quality tuna. The salad was a bit overdressed but had great flavors overall with the citrus fruits. The chocolate moon dessert was delicious and so rich! My only recommendation is I think it would have been perfect with some vanilla chantilly to balance out the rich chocolate flavor. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I would come back again. read more

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Serena Pastificio has a really great atmosphere and the drinks were definitely the highlight for me. The spicy margarita and espresso martini were both excellent -- well balanced and honestly worth going back for. I did order a pasta dish, but unfortunately it wasn't very memorable. It wasn't bad, just nothing that really stood out, especially compared to how good the drinks were. Overall, I'd definitely return for cocktails and the vibe, but I'd probably skip the food next time. Servers were really sweet and they validated parking which is always a plus! read more

Serena Pastificio - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Serena Pastifico is an amazing Italian restaurant located in Colony Square. My wife and I were craving a happy hour, and a quick google search led us here. Parking is available in the garage for a fee. We opted to sit on the patio as it was unseasonably warm. The greenery, plentiful seating, and view of the green space were refreshing. The beautiful setup of tables under a small canopy was a lovely place to sit and chat with nice weather! We were seated promptly and perused the menu, and settled on a few appetizers and drinks. Our server was kind and efficient; she offered us some iced waters as we waited. We ordered the beef bruschetta sliders, prosciutto focaccia, and heirloom tomato salad. All of the food was fresh and delicious. I would order any of them again. I'll be back! read more

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This is a delicious Italian restaurant located in Colony Square. My cousins and I had a little time here on our visit to ATL before heading back home - just enough for some takeout! After checking out their menu, we found ourselves drooling and realized it was worth a visit. We were able to walk in and place a takeout order for the fondutelli with truffle and the meatballs to share. Since we were close by as they opened, they offered us some iced waters as we waited at one of their patio tables for our food. There is a gorgeous setup of tables under a small canopy right in the middle of Colony Square, a lovely place to sit and chat with nice weather! Our food soon came out and we found a nearby table to dig in. The fondutelli was one of the tastiest pastas I've ever had in my life! The sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the pasta was fantastic. The meatball base was similarly delicious, and came with lovely large meatballs! We savored every last bite, it was all so good. I did a little Googling soon after to see if they have any Texas locations, but alas they do not. All you lucky Atlanta and Boca Raton folks - take advantage of this lovely establishment! I can only add that I will insist on visiting here whenever I next find myself in Atlanta! read more

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We had a talent acquisition team dinner at Serena Pastificio with my colleague from NY, TX and CA. Although I frequent a few restaurants and the food hall here at Colony Square it was my 1st time trying this place. We went on a Thursday evening, it wasn't busy even with a reservation so we were sat immediately on the patio. Our server greeted us quickly and brought water. We all ordered cocktails and they were really good. For appetizers we got Mussels, Calamari and Brussel Sprouts and a Salad. We all agreed the appetizers were delicious. For our entrees we ordered the Short Rib Pasta, they were out of pappardelle so we swapped it for fettuccine. We got the mascarpone on the side. The pasta was decent. Not a lot of flavor but the cheese helped along with salt and pepper. The Branzino had no seasoning at all. Not a drop of salt or anything remotely close to taste. The fish itself had too many bones and I spent more time picking them out of my mouth than actually chewing the fish. The only good thing was the tomatoes on the plate made a nice addition to the short rib pasta. My boss had a different pasta dish with vegetables and liked it. For dessert we ordered cheesecake and the chocolate moon which were both really amazing. All in all the apps, cocktails and desserts were the best thing. Service was really good as well. Everyone worked together to make each guests experience a good one. Of the entrees were worked on a bit more if def return for them but for now I'll stick with Forza Storico for my pasta and Branzino. read more

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Decided to go here while visiting my daughter in Atlanta. The restaurant was really nice. I felt like I was in a restaurant in Italy. The ceiling decor was so beautiful and intricate. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. If you want bread, you have to request it. We got the Focaccia bread, very moist and tasty. My daughter got the CASARECCE ALLA NORCINA . Which was delicious. So sorry I didn't get that. The Italian sausage and the pasta were delicious. I got the Short Rib PARPPADELLE. When I tell you, all I could taste is vinegar. The presentation was nice I was so excited to dig in, and there was no real flavor but Vinegar. I was so disappointed. I tried to stir it around and it still was not good. I'm not saying I won't go back but I will never try that dish again. Also the prices were not bad for the portion sizes. read more

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We came here on a Tuesday for dinner and didn't have a reservation. We were seated quickly; however, I do recommend getting a recommendation because we did have a time limit on our table and I don't think we would have if we'd had a reservation. Our waiter, Xavier, was amazing. Very helpful with the menu and very good at his job. Because of him I had the Short Rib Pappardelle and it was so good. I loved how thick the noodles were and the short rib, surprisingly, made the dish work. So good. It did start getting packed around 7:30 and we got there around 6pm. I did not know it would be jumping that much on a Tuesday. read more

Serena Pastificio - SHORT RIB PARPPADELLE - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My friend brought me here for dinner. It seems like a good spot for dates or social gathering. It doesn't get too loud. To start I had the Estate Rossa, which is a non-alcoholic beverage. I appreciate the pink peppercorn bringing another level to the ginger beer and hint of blackberry, definitely a great refresher for a hot day. We shared the caprese, which was fresh, but nothing special about it. My entrée was the gnocchetti with sausage, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The pasta was perfectly el dente and the spicy sausage paired excellently with the sheep cheese and butter sauce! Definitely would return! read more

Serena Pastificio - Gnocchetti with sausage - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Everything was amazing We started with m appetizer of meatballs and continue our meal read more

Serena Pastificio - Outdoor seating - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My friends and I went here this past Saturday. While they had been here plenty of times, it was my first! Let me just start off by saying, I was blown away by everything about this place. The ambiance, just wow. I was so impressed honestly. The first two words that came to mind, were beautiful, clean, and made you feel like you were on vacation. The lighting was perfect, and the restaurant seemed very well kept. The service? 10/10 off the bat. We were greeted immediately with warmth and a smile, and surprisingly we were sat right away considering it was the weekend. Our server was Mallory, she was truly the BEST. I always appreciate when servers are patient with you, especially if you're dining in for the first time and have a bunch of questions or are asking for suggestions. For drinks, I ordered my very first espresso martini! it came with a cute postcard on it, it was so delicious and so much better than what I expected it to taste like. We also ordered the Brulé old fashioned (yum btw), the Norma Jean, and the Sugar Spice and everything nice. Best drinks I've had in awhile, the quality was giving exactly what it was supposed to. For our starters, we ordered the Olive E Formaggio, the Focaccia con Fungi E Guanciale, the Spiedini Di Agnello, and the Mozzarella Affumicata Fritta Con Acciughe Al pomodoro. (see pics for better description) The only dish I wasn't the craziest about was the Spiedini Di Agnello (which was the lamb) otherwise everything else was a 10/10... but let me tell you what was a 20/10 -that BOLOGNESE OMGGGGGGGGGG. I have not stopped talking about it since, ya'll it was SOOOO good! Again, I really was impressed with Serena Pastificio. The service, the food, the drinks, the aura, truly just exceptional. This is not only going to be a place I return to, but a place I will take my out-of-town visitors to as well, and that is saying a lot. read more

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Hubby and I went here for our monthly date night. 5 star restaurant! Service was excellent! Food was so Yummy! Ambience 5/5 read more

Serena Pastificio - Fish - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Service needs improvement. There is no way that Ravioli takes 80 minutes. Very disappointing. Cocktail is nice. read more

We had a beautiful brunch with great service, delicious food and perfectly made cocktails. The atmosphere was peaceful and fairly quiet even though the restaurant was busy. A lot of little details make this a perfect place for brunch! read more

Several friends, a dozen or so, dined here in the Fall of 2025. We were seated quickly and comfortably at a large table. Orders were taken, appetizers and drinks arrived. The restaurant was busy, crowded, but apparently well staffed. Though unlikely, it seemed that our table had dedicated staff: glasses were quickly refilled, empty plates removed. We were there a couple of hours, a most enjoyable evening, Highly recommended! read more

Amazing so so so so so good. I love the crab ravioli it's so filling and fresh yet delicious read more

Serena Pastificio - RAVIOLI DI FALSO MAGRO - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This was a highly disappointing experience. We were a group of 9, and we got seated fairly quickly. The place looked really nice and we thought we had found a great place for dinner. That was certainly going to change by the time we finished up. Unknown to us, it's "company policy" to not split checks anything past 4 ways. That doesn't work when there are 9 of you paying your own bills. And, that was not communicated before we started the meal. Management would not budge - it's "just our policy." On top of that, it was a very expensive meal. I added 1 meatball to my spaghetti. (It really wasn't that big, either.) That was $5. The Old Fashioned I had with dinner? That ran me $21. Honestly - for the aggravation of not being able to split the bill and the way overpriced nature of the food, this was such a disappointing visit. I can't see me ever recommending this place or ever going back. read more

I work down the street from Colony Square and a vendor I work with wanted to go to lunch and I suggested here because I heard so many amazing things. I'm so happy that everything I heard was true plus more. First of all when you walk in, the restaurant is absolutely beautiful! The decor is just so nice. Staff was very welcoming. The food was really good. My friend and I started off with a Caesar salad and we split it. It was really good and dressed well. A couple of other people had the caprese and they said it was probably like the best thing they've ever had. I've had the fettuccine Bolognese and it was superb. 100% would come back to this place. read more

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Salmon and lentils. The salmon was cooked great and presentation was also good. I would have preferred some type of glaze to add a bit more flavor to the dish but not overwhelm the palate. We had a fun night at this restaurant and the drinks are This was also the night of the water main break and they were still going strong. read more

Serena Pastificio - SALMONE E LENTICCHIE - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Another great dining experience in Atlanta. I set up a group dinner for myself and some colleagues. This place came recommended and it didn't disappoint. Service was top notch and the vibe of the restaurant was very pleasant. Nice spot for date night or group outings. We ordered a bunch of appetizers for the table but I didn't snap photos. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts. I drank an espresso martini and had the Seafood Risotto for my entree. No room for dessert, but there's always next time read more

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Service here was beyond disappointing. We had a reservation for 6:15pm, so early in dinner service. It took 1.5 hours to even get bread to our table and when it arrived, it wasn't enough for all (we were a business party of 10). They never asked for a second drink order. The table was crowded and they were slow to bus plates and unused wine glasses as well as empty drink glasses. Several of us wanted fish and we were told (mind you the 6:15 seating on a Tuesday!) that there was only one branzino available. The others would need to choose an alternative. The branzino was supposed to be butterflied tableside. Never was, even though we asked twice. It took over 2.5 hours to receive our entrees (thank god we didn't order other courses!!). And, we only received them in that timeframe after speaking to a manager and letting them know we would need to leave if our food did not come soon. Who knows when the food would arrive if we hadn't spoken up! The food was OK. The lentils in the salmon were SO salty. Drinks were lovely. Wish we could have had more than one round! 0/10. Will not be back. read more

Top Tier service from Michael from start to finish. If you're looking to be taken care of, be given the best cocktail and drink pairings, he's your guy. If there's a slip, he'll catch it. What a beautiful space to spend an evening with friends. We share md apps, indulged in cocktails and enjoyed a variety of entrees. If you are entertaining out of town guests, this is the place. Take it from me...a former GA resident who hadn't been back in 10 years. I felt reintroduced to an old friend tonight. read more

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The interior is very clean and aesthetic - solid choice for a GNO, dinner date, etc on paper. My friend and I had a reservation for 7:45pm on a Wednesday and were seated right away. It looked like a busy night for the restaurant, so we expected some potential slowdowns in service and/or food. It ended up taking over 30 minutes for our food to come out (we had a following reservation we needed to make as well - which we built in buffer time for - and we barely made it on time), but gratefully the complimentary bread held us over for a bit. It was also fairly difficult to flag down a staff member while we were waiting to even get a refill on water. Nonetheless, the bread was fluffy and flavorful, a delicious bite especially paired with the oil/balsamic they gave us. The pasta was decent, but I wouldn't say it was anything mind blowing. Carbonara: this intrigued me with the kale sauce and bits of asparagus. The flavor was solid and noodles were cooked well. However, it was a bit dry - I felt myself wanted to reach for an additional sauce. read more

Serena Pastificio - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Service was totally outstanding, and they were extremely busy! Everything came out delicious. Short rib ragu and the roasted potatoes were fantastic!!! The seafood risotto was pretty good, definitely got a good amount of seafood with it. The focaccia bread was great and came warm and was served with oil, you have to request it and definitely should!! We didn't have to wait long for anything. We also got the Caesar salad and Italian salad, both were great and pretty big. read more

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Serena Pastificio has a beautiful ambience and decor. The service is good and the overall experience was enjoyable. We came during happy hour and enjoyed the lamb sticks and penne pasta. The food was tasty and well-flavored. However, nothing about it was necessarily memorable. I had the normal jeane cocktail and didn't taste a drop of liquor. read more

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We sat outside - it is easy to get to and there is nearby parking! The service was good and the menu pretty standard. The food was fine but definitely expensive. read more

This place blew my expectations! We started with the calamari which was an absolute delight! It was so flavorful! We got the ravioli di Falso Margo which was DELICIOUS! And the Mezzelune di aragosta was to DIE FOR! The quality definitely matched the price, it was packed with lobster. Can't wait to be back!!! Service was great and attentive, our drinks were always full (which I appreciate). We sat outside since we made reservations and it was beautiful out there! read more

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Had a great experience at Serena Pastifico. I came with a large group and we were all well accommodated. Everyone seemed to enjoy their pasta dishes and I loved the linguini with clams. It tasted very fresh and the pasta had great texture. The only reason for the four stars is that the desserts didn't fully live up to expectations. The chocolate moon was pretty good, but we found the limoncello cake to be dry. Overall, I highly recommend for a dinner in the Atlanta area! read more

Serena Pastificio - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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My friends and I had an 8 person dinner here and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and the ambiance was warm and fun. We were given a semi-private room, which was really nice. The cocktails and wine were really good- I had a really yummy gin cocktail with pomegranate and beet juice plus a nice glass of Pinot Grigio with my meal. The Burrata salad was outstanding- one of the best I have ever had. The seasoning was perfect and the roasted peppers were a nice touch along with the tomatoes. My salmon was pretty good- not the most exciting dish or seasoned exceptionally well, but it was cooked perfectly. I sampled other people's dishes and the lobster ravioli (a favorite according to our server) was AMAZING and the crab ravioli was rely good too! Very generous portions of seafood in them, plus the housemade pastas... yummmm!!! We skipped desserts since we were going out to another place for after dinner drinks and dessert so I can't speak to that. We ordered a bunch of the appetizers to share and I liked the calamari (everyone seemed to enjoy the meatballs and tartare too though). Because we were tucked away it was sometimes hard to catch the server's attention but overall the pacing of the meal and all the things everyone ordered were really enjoyable! Would absolutely come back. read more

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I love italian, and have been soooo disappointed in Atlanta - I gave up. I have ONE place I go to, and that's it! (Shout out to Campagnolo). However, I have passed this restaurant so many times going to the movies and the beautiful patio called out to me. Decided to give it a try and I was not dissappointed!! Service was super attentive and friendly. We were sat promptly. It was a Monday, so they had a long list of wine specials. The girls and I loved our $25 bottle of bubbly . The calamari was good, typical - but the sauce?!!! It was a wonderful lemony creme dip that was delicious! I had the pasta vongole (a personal fav) and it was really good. Pasta could have been a tad bit more al dente, but it was not too soft. I loved that it wasn't swimming in sauce, the right amount. clams were excellent choice and the flavor was there! The blood orange tart was a hit!!! Like key lime with a different twist and delicious creme. This was a win for girls' night and I will absolutely be back! read more

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Food was good, but the service was horrendous! It took 45+ minutes for the appetizer to come out and another 30ish minutes for the entree. Would only eat here for a long talkative meal. read more

The ambiance is beautiful. Cream colors all around. The service was impeccable. Very attentive server. The wine selection is really good. The appetizer was delicious and came out hot. My crab ravioli was good but it could have been hotter. Amazing flavors! read more

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Excellent service. Beautiful ambiance. The seasoning on the bolognese was very subtle, I could have used a little more. The mocktails were pretty and I'm glad they had those available on the menu. The desserts were beautiful but I found the citrus peels on the olive oil cake to be a bit level overwhelming. I will probably return and try some different items next time. read more

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Much better experience. Good was fresh and service was great. The bar was a great place to enjoy the restaurant and the food was quick and delicious. They seem to have found their groove. read more

Great service, excellent food and love our waiter, Brandon. He was the best, ask for him when you come he gives great service! This is definitely a return visit for me! Five star all the way! read more

Serena pastificio is at a beautiful location in Colony square. It's an upscale Italian restaurant perfect for date nights and special occasions. My friend and I went for their happy hour where their apps are priced from 7-$12 and drinks are priced at $10. We shared the arancini and ordered sangria. For the ambiance, I thought the prices are okay. The service was fairly fast as well, we sat at the bar and the bartender checked on us often. read more

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Very nice on the inside. Prompt service and decent quality drinks. Food is overpriced for quality and quantity. Nothing overly exciting. Just an okay place for a drink and a bite read more

One of the criteria for me to go back to a restaurant is their bathroom as it is a representative of their cleanliness and kitchen. We only had dessert here and the interior is clearly beautiful but the women's bathroom needs a diffuser or a deep cleaning. As soon as I walked in, it smelled like death and it wasn't a smell that can be easily resolved. Otherwise, their chocolate mousse dessert was delicious! read more

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The service and ambiance was amazing! The drinks were divine. The meatball appetizer and the ragu pasta were so flavorful I cleaned my plate by force. But some of the food left much to be desired. The pecorino salad was so pecorino forward, you could say it was salty. I don't know anybody who likes a salty salad. The calamari and brussel sprouts were basic (like you can make at home). I'll be back again to give this restaurant another chance, but probably not on my own dime. read more

My friend and I had a marvelous time here. We went for an early dinner and also bc I was craving pasta. Our sever was very sweet and knowledgeable about menu items. For an appetizer I had the crab ravioli which was darn good. It didn't stand a chance . For my entree I chose more pasta lol. I had the scampi de gamberi, which was also great ! I couldn't finish it all but I just knew it would be great the next day , and was! Beautiful restaurant and great service ! read more

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