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Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill
2999 Cumberland Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
770 437-1444
http://carrabbas.com/our-menu/
Carrabba's serves fresh, flavorful Italian dishes prepared from the finest ingredients sourced from around the world. It's one of Wanda Smith's FAVORITE places to eat! There are locations all around Atlanta. Log onto the website and check locations to find one near you.
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La Grotta Ristorante Italiano
2637 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA
404.231.1368
www.lagrottaatlanta.com
This upscale, old-school Italian restaurant overlooking a garden has been on just about every “best Italian in Atlanta” list for years. Ideal for sprecial occasions or a romantic dinner, you’ll marvel at the authentic northern Italian cuisine and top-notch service. You may want to consider sitting at their outdoor patio. Their wine list also impresses. We like La Grotta because it delivers on all that a classic Italian restaurant promises.
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Sotto Sotto Restaurant
309 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.523.6678
www.sottosottorestaurant.com
We think they should rename the restaurant “risotto-sotto,” since the dish their is heavenly and should loom large when considering your order. The papardelle al sugo d’anatra (duck ragu) is also recommended. It’ll be served in their cozy, intimate space, although that space can sometimes feel a bit cramped. Their all-Italian wine list is extensive, prices start at around $30 a bottle and go up, up, up.
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Veni Vidi Vici
41 14th St
Atlanta, GA 30309
404.875.8424
www.buckheadrestaurants.com/veni-vidi-vici
Chef Jamie Adams gets it right at Veni Vidi Vici. We recommend sampling anything off their rotisserie, although chances are good you’ll be wowed just by the focaccia with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. You’ll need a reservation, it gets very busy, particularly with the business set.
