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No. 246

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Decatur
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    Sarah K.
    "One of the best Italian restaurant in Atlanta."(4 Tips)
    Meredith B.
    "... is incredible. Get the meatball appetizer, a pizza and any of the pastas (ask for..."(2 Tips)
    Tiffani F.
    "I loved it!!! Nice place for a Date Night!"(4 Tips)
    Jackson R.
    "Go on Mondays and indulge in all the pasta fun."(20 Tips)
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    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍February 17, 2016
    No. 246 has all the ingredients for a great experience. Consistently one of the best food in Atlanta. Top notch drinks & amazing service and atmosphere. This is a fabulous date night spot in Decatur 
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  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    No. 246 combines veal, beef, and pork into a single tender and juicy meatball, all topped with a blanket of spicy tomato sauce. Head to downtown Decatur to try one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat in ATL. Read more
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  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 21, 2013
    It's been called an "instant classic." Simple, straight-forward cooking in a clean semi-industrial space. Go for the pastas, whole roasted fish and hulking sandwiches at lunch. [Eater 38 Member]
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    Jessica EMay 28, 2017
    Bloody Mary just comes with an olive and lime slice, but the drink itself is really good. They use fresh pasta. The Black Spaghetti was amazing, and Strozzapretti Bolognese was also very good.
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  • Meredith B.heart icon on user image
    Meredith BlechmanDecember 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Their pizzas are delicious, and the service is incredible. Get the meatball appetizer, a pizza and any of the pastas (ask for spaghetti with meatballs - it's off menu but they will do it)
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  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    After one final squeeze of lemon, Belline slides the pasta into a large bowl and nestles the steamed clams precariously among the starchy strands like an artist's final brushstrokes. Read more
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  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    The filling inside the agnolotti, one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat before you die, varies with the season, but they're always the most tender, airy pillows of flavor. Read more
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  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    The plate holds one of the most glorious lunchtime indulgences I've encountered in years: a porchetta sandwich alongside a shallow bowl of "roasting juices. Read more
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  • AJC
    AJCAugust 1, 2014
    Inside this gleaming new restaurant, bartenders pour craft cocktails and deliciously obscure wines, and the kitchen dishes Italian food prepared with A-game swagger. Read more
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  • Atlanta Eats TV
    Atlanta Eats TVJuly 17, 2013
    The pasta section is house made, including the ravioli. Almost everything else is sourced locally, from the Georgia white shrimp to the Sweetgrass Dairy goat cheese and north Georgia trout. Read more
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  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    There are a few highlights on the appetizers list beyond toasts, meats and cheeses — a recent cucumber soup provided cooling relief and pops of sweet shrimp, and the No. Read more
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    Shawn CollinsNovember 16, 2018
    The eggs Benedict was delicious. Fresh squeezed juice, very good fried potatoes. It was delicious.
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  • Kim F.
    Kim FarrisJuly 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    All of the food is amazing!!! Get a table on the covered deck and you can play ping pong while you wait for your food.
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  • Rick R.heart icon on user image
    Rick RadcliffeJune 14, 2022
    This place has great food, service and cocktails. The bar staff can and will make anything you want.
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  • Jennifer U.
    Jennifer Uff.August 17, 2014
    Gluten-free pasta FTW. If the weather's nice, snag a table on the back patio, overlooking the herb garden.
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  • Taylor S.heart icon on user image
    Taylor StephensonFebruary 7, 2015
    There's great (but unusual) Italian cuisine here. The spaghetti with squid ink is actually really good even though it sounds iffy.
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  • Sam L.heart icon on user image
    Sam LackNovember 16, 2019
    Such great ambience! Bustling and fun. The spaghetti and meatballs for two was terrific, could easily serve 3!
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  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HintonFebruary 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Shrimp pasta - half size after some appetizers will fill most people. Great place. And it's been in the movies!
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  • Elysiaheart icon on user image
    ElysiaSeptember 1, 2016
    Try their brunch. I ordered the croissant french toast (😍) and my friend got chicken biscuit.
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  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    Creative Loafing AtlantaSeptember 9, 2011
    The porchetta sandwich alongside a shallow bowl of "roasting juices" is glorious. Pasta is where the real excitement begins. Start there with a half order rather than fill up on appetizers.
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  • AJC
    AJCDecember 3, 2014
    The communal table is a nod to family-style dining. It seats up to 12 people for $45 per person. T Read more
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  • Cindy
    CindyJuly 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely make reservations ahead of time. The roasted chicken w/sherry bacon vinaigrette & veggies is mouth watering. Perfect combo of sweet & salty.
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  • Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
    Breakfast prepared by Ford Fry and the chefs from all five of Atlanta’s top restaurants? Sunday, June 1 – Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Read more
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  • Brett R.heart icon on user image
    Brett RossJuly 2, 2018
    Romantic restaurant serving top notch Italian food in the heart of downtown Decatur
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  • Jackson R.
    Jackson ReevesSeptember 12, 2011
    Go on Mondays and indulge in all the pasta fun. Their beet "salad" (they don't technically call it such) is delicious; get it if available.
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  • Karen R.heart icon on user image
    Karen RootAugust 9, 2017
    Hanger steak was super. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
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  • Elysiaheart icon on user image
    ElysiaApril 16, 2017
    The patio in the back is super cute, and they have a ping pong table!
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  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    Creative Loafing AtlantaJanuary 25, 2012
    Add this tip to your to your foursquare "to do" list for Valentine Day 2012.For $55 per person, a four-course prix-fixe menu will be available. Read more
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  • Maja A.
    Maja ArnadottirSeptember 11, 2013
    Ask for gluten free options. They are amazing. Best gluten free pasta I've had so far!
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  • G J.
    G JAugust 4, 2011
    Would suggest sharing a lot of the apps and picking one pasta/pizza and entree. The whole roasted branzino is amazing.
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    Spencer BurnessDecember 5, 2015
    The lamb, the duck confit, and the Fireplace Chat
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  • Maggie S.
    Maggie SiuAugust 24, 2012
    They offer Industry discounts! So if you're a bartender, server, hostess, or chef.. you best let your server know!
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  • McKenneth A.heart icon on user image
    McKenneth AnguloSeptember 8, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    This place is awesome! Hit up the chef's counter for a food and wine experience!
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  • Linda I.heart icon on user image
    Linda IveyFebruary 15, 2013
    Had the best Valentine's Dinner here. Ashley was an amazing hostess and waiter.
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  • Luke B.
    Luke BornAugust 31, 2013
    Sooo good. Pork pasta entree was amazing!!!
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  • Jennifer Kjellgren ~.
    Great food and cocktails - but don't go for a quiet, romantic night as the restaurant is LOUD
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  • Jorge C.
    Jorge CruzSeptember 21, 2012
    Food and service was excellent!!! Their pork rillette was a hit.
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  • Nest Atlanta Real Estate Group
    Ambiance: perfect. Food: the best in Decatur.
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  • Pete W.
    Pete WeimannJanuary 19, 2014
    Meatball. Get the meatball. Do it now!
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  • Daniel S.
    Daniel StoneApril 28, 2013
    Ricotta and almond pesto toast is excellent.
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  • Allison W.
    Allison WormanJuly 21, 2011
    Agnolotti and meatball. Sooo good. Half portions on pastas so you can try several!
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  • Dustin
    DustinAugust 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Have to order the peppers de padron aka russian roulette peppers - small, mostly sweet, with a chance of a fireball!
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  • Katherine J.
    Katherine JamesApril 29, 2013
    For the Brits - everything chilli on it, ask if you don't want it
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  • Sarah K.heart icon on user image
    Sarah KimMarch 30, 2014
    One of the best Italian restaurant in Atlanta.
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  • Tiffani F.
    Tiffani FergusonAugust 16, 2013
    I loved it!!! Nice place for a Date Night!
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  • Robin T.
    Robin TriplettDecember 3, 2011
    Agnolotti is seriously the best item on the menu! Delish!
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  • Kevin T.
    Kevin TrynerMarch 31, 2013
    The truffle fries are delicious!!
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  • @jyi
    @jyiMarch 7, 2012
    Fast becoming a contender for my "never disappoints" go to.
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  • Scott o.
    Scott of AtlantaMarch 2, 2012
    Even at fine Italian places, I never order pasta out. This place changed my mind.
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  • Amy
    AmyFebruary 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The napkins will shed all over you. Perfect place otherwise
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