Tag: Italian

A painted portrait of Nonna Dora looks down over everything. She is owner-chef Patrizio Alaia’s grandmother from his hometown of Naples, Italy—the one who instilled his love for cooking. If he looks familiar as he passes through the 20-seat dining area, it’s because he is the former general manager and pizzaiolo of Sotto Sotto and the former owner of Mozza Bella.

Atlanta is a steakhouse town. As a result, such restaurants find differentiating themselves challenging, and newcomer Il Premio faces that obstacle head-on. The restaurant offers a distinct twist from the American or French-leaning steakhouses we’ve come to know and love. It’s a prize, indeed.

When it opens, Grana will serve dinner only, with lunch and brunch planned for the future. Expect nightly specials such as crudo and lasagna. The rooftop patio will have a separate menu offering meatballs and pizzas, plus a salumi plate, toasts, salad, Calabrian chili wings, and more.

When Grana opens on Piedmont Road in January, it will serve as an ode to owner/chef Pat Pascarella’s childhood in Connecticut and his Southern Italian heritage.

Executive chef Michael Patrick describes Forza Storico as a "Roman beer and wine bar," but there will still be plenty of pasta.

Located near the Sprouts Farmers Market on Piedmont Road, across from Grindhouse Killer Burgers, Grana will serve lunch and dinner in a family-friendly, 170-seat space with a mezzanine and rooftop bar.

In eight years, this Ford Fry Italian spot has become an incubator for talent.

Bruce Logue is a new breed of pasta royalty.

If only every neighborhood could be home to a high-quality Italian spot that harbors such a creative streak.

Energetic and experienced restaurateur Dennis Lange has created a welcoming and stylish restaurant in a sprawling condo complex near Vinings, with chef Joshua Hopkins at the helm.