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    Serena Pastificio

    3.8 (336 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Rachel S.

    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!

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    Christa C.

    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.

    SHORT RIB PARPPADELLE
    Tarika S.

    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.

    SHORT RIB PARPPADELLE
    Talesha C.

    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.

    Gnocchetti with sausage
    Qi Quan L.

    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!

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    Andrea F.

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

    Fish

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

    Italian espresso martini
    Celia Monique W.

    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.

    RAVIOLI DI FALSO MAGRO
    Carolina G.

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

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    Ashley L.

    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.

    Espresso martini
    Tiyenne G.

    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

    SALMONE E LENTICCHIE
    Matthew H.

    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.

    Seafood rissoto

    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.

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    Atmosphere was good but Pasta was overcooked to me... I prefer it "al dente". Deserts were great !

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