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Villa Christina

3.5 (66 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Outdoor seating

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Items from buffet. Steak, fish, potatoes, chick peas.
RJ D.

Welcome to my review. I do not know much about parking situation since I have not drove here. There is Hyatt regency (hotel) connected to it. The food is good here. They have a buffet which I recommend it's about $18 I believe which is a better deal then then menu. It offers more of a variety to try. The desserts are really good and highly recommend that. The buffet it had steak, fish, chicken, salad, chickpeas, red potatoes, veggies, few other items also, And couple of dessert choices. Prices are high though for menu priced items. They have a full bar also. Service is okay but they can try better. Especially when getting plates from the table. I wish there was pics of the dishes. There is a Togo part of the restaurant for people trying to get food and get out since there is office buildings around this place. There are few other shops that offer food in the office building, like the one across the street. Take a look at my pic of the food I got from the buffet. Thank you for reading my review. Take a look at my other reviews! Enjoy!

hors d'oeuvre
Laura N.

I'm shocked by the harsh reviews for Villa Christina. I just got back from a tasting of many dishes there, and I was very impressed by the vast majority of the food and the gorgeous patio. The garden is beautiful, perfect for an outdoor wedding. It also has, by far, the largest ducks I have ever seen walking around. We tasted several appetizers, and my four favorites, ranked in order of preference, are the coconut shrimp, artichoke cheese ball, beef Wellington, and the crab cake. The salads we tasted were both arugula-based and very fresh. The available salad dressings were definitely above average and made in house. I was delighted with 4 out of the 5 entrees we tasted. I highly recommend the salmon, filet mignon, stuffed chicken, and the stuffed eggplant (each being worthy of 5 stars). These were all well-seasoned and flavorful without being too salty. The marsala sauce and the ginger soy butter sauce are really tasty too. Villa Christina's main weakness seems to be the chicken - it tends to be on the dryer, tougher, blander side. I tried a chicken hors d'oeuvre, chicken breast entree, and a stuffed chicken entree. Out of these three chicken dishes, the only one that I even liked was the stuffed chicken, which was amazing - tender, juicier, boldly flavored, and exquisitely presented. Overall, Villa Christina provides an impressive selection of wedding food - definitely the most flavorful Western food I've ever eaten at a wedding. Overall, 4.5 stars for wedding venue/food. There are also free hors d'oeuvre at the bar during happy hour, which I think is from 5 pm to 7 pm.

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The Cafe is great for a lunch or dinner on the go! I love the burgers here as they are very big and come with a great side of fries! Call ahead to order so you do not have to wait. They have pick up parking along the outside of the building if you are on the go. Most of the business comes from the office buildings on the same street. The staff here is fast and friendly. DO NOT ASK FOR WATER ON TAP! They do not give out any water but only have it for sell in a bottle for a few dollars. The place is walk up only and the only seating is outside so this is meant to be take out. Just expect it to be take out and nothing more but fast service if you order ahead of time. Caffe Christina is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. For more information or to place an order, call 678-686-4277 or email caffechristina@gmail.com.

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Went to restaurant for my Birthday. Staff made me feel very welcome. Started with Meatball appetizer. Had Swordfish wrap and my wife had Gnocchi. Everything was great and served with a smile. Had nightcap in the bar area and the bartender was very friendly and very knowledgeable about a great selection of drinks.

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This place is God awful. Don't go there for dinner. The Italian restaurant w a Greek twist. Makes sense. Horrible.

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La Tavola Trattoria - Our famous meatballs

La Tavola Trattoria

4.2(712 reviews)
9.1 mi•Virginia 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)
10.2 mi•Inman 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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Amore E Amore - Main dining room, Halloween theme

Main dining room, Halloween theme

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Lobster ravioli

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

La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

4.4(473 reviews)
6.5 mi•Buckhead
•$$$

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

La Grotta Ristorante Italiano - Ricotta Cheesecake with lemon zest

Ricotta Cheesecake with lemon zest

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Mezza Luna - Fettuccine alla pescatore

Mezza Luna

4.5(823 reviews)
9.6 mi
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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.

I visited Mezza Luna with my little family this year to celebrate my birthday and had a lovely…read moreexperience. I randomly decided that I wanted Italian so we decided to check them out for the first time. Mezza Luna is located in a very small plaza with a tight parking lot. I'm so glad that I read the reviews in advance about parking, but I still wasn't prepared for what we saw. Surprisingly, there were 2 or 3 open spots when we visited around 7pm. We had reservations and were quickly seated after being greeted. The restaurant itself was quite intimate, offering only a few tables that were laid out in a manner that had us all quite close. But it worked! Since we had our son with us, they already had a high chair ready for us but he slept through the entire dinner, which also shows how peaceful it actually was in there. I started with a glass of chianti and it paired perfectly with the complimentary starter bread. That focaccia was so fresh! The crust had a great crunch but it was still soft and fluffy inside. We went with the meatball appetizer special which included 4-5 meatballs covered in marinara, fresh tomatoes and burrata. They were delicious, although the tomatoes being cold was a bit of a surprise. For dinner, I went for the chicken piccata and my partner opted for the chicken marsala. Both were great and packed with flavor. Such an unassuming place with tons of flavor waiting inside - perfect for date night or just a nice Italian dinner!

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Mezza Luna - Interior

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Mezza Luna - Pappardelle alla bolognese

Pappardelle alla bolognese

Mezza Luna - Gelato, cheesecakes, tiramisu and cannoli board

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Baraonda - PAGLIA E FIENO

Baraonda

4.6(67 reviews)
2.2 mi

We used to visit Baraonda when it was near the Fox, so we were excited to see it reopen much closer…read moreto home. Happy to report it's even better than we remembered. We kicked things off with the bread service (I have a carb problem--truly) and the tri-colore pizza. The pizza was fantastic and worked perfectly as a shared appetizer. For mains, we ordered the halibut special, linguine and clams, and the pappardelle with lamb ragu. The halibut was the standout for me, absolutely loved it. The other two dishes were very good as well, though the lamb ragu could've used a bit more tomato flavor. Overall, a really solid meal and a great value. We'll 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

Baraonda - FRITTO

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Indaco

Indaco

4.5(151 reviews)
9.9 mi•Old Fourth Ward

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.

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Indaco - Diningroom

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Sotto Sotto

Sotto Sotto

4.1(871 reviews)
10.4 mi•Inman 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)
9.9 mi
•$$$

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....

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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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