It was delicious! Our server Billy was extremely attentive and very knowledgeable about the wine list and food! I would highly recommend this restaurant!
Wonderful staff and service! Friendly, observant as they catered to our needs! The food was was delicious as well. They were flexible and prepared my dish special per my request Great place for fine dining with the family or that special someone! Thank you La Grotta and Staff!
Sacchetti di Formaggio e Tartufi Neri is absolutely delicious and the veil with vegetables are perfectly cooked! There is a vast high quality wine list. The staff is incredibly friendly, accommodating, and charming. The atmosphere is wonderful from the moment you walk down the wine cellar hallways.
Highly recommend
LaGrotta has been my favorite restaurant since it first opened. Every dinner has been spectacular, and my 76th birthday celebration was no exception. After so many years, it's like having a meal with dear, old friends. Sergio, Antonio, Christian, and the entire staff, thank you for so many years of special times and memorable meals. There is no place I'd rather be than LaGrotta.
Such a hidden gem. Second trip for me. Celebrating a graduation with six others. Appetizers were spot on and everything from Quail to Dover Sole was delicious. It was a perfect evening. Great staff, waiters & servers.
Absolutely incredible. Servers were very attentive, had great wine suggestions, and the food was out of this world. Must try the mushroom risotto with truffles!
One of my favorite restaurants anywhere. Have been enjoying this establishment since the early 1990s. Probably the best table service staff in Atlanta. Listen to the waiters they will not steer you wrong.
Very classy restaurant with great staff and service! The food is divine. We absolutely love going to dinner at LaGrotta!
Low profile, basement level, La Grotta is a dark and quiet place with all the elegance of a velvet jewel box and the subtlety of a Bentley. Expect service hovering over you. Ask for what you haven't been provided. Enjoy the top drawer for once in your life.
I love this place and the people ❤️! Our waiter was very funny who went above and beyond to serve! Excellent food made to my request!
The ambience of this restaurant is perfect. Delicious food, extensive wine list, and extraordinary service. The Papparadelle Con Astice is my favorite. I would suggest this restaurant for the perfect date night.
One of the finest dining experiences I've ever had. Our server was top notch, the wines were INCREDIBLE.
The food...unbelievable. Delicious doesn't even begin to describe it. I am VERY much looking forward to going back.
We were introduced to La Grotta's New Years Eve 2015 with our neighbors. La Grotta's is one of my favorite place to go and have a wonderful evening with awesome food.
Amazing food and service ! I highly recommend this place!
A great restaurant. Food great as was the service. Celebrating our anniversary and they made us feel special. Forgotten how great this place is
La Grotta has been my default for extraordinary since my Senior high school prom in 1989. I’ve lost count of the milestones I’ve celebrated here over the years. It is one of the best meals available amongst any of the many cosmopolitan cities I’ve traveled either side of the pond. Last night I had the pleasure of sharing this old-school culinary experience with my 14 and 12 year-old sons. We celebrated their stupendous achievements in both athletics and academics last semester. Sergio’s fervor and passion has been encoded deep within his son Christian’s heart and soul. The restaurant continues to fire on all cylinders leaving no stone unturned in both the front and back of the house. Simply put, spettacolare.
Old school authentic Italian dining! Great friendly staff, bartender was knowledgeable, wine list more than adequate and the food was simply outstanding.
Hands down the best Restaurant experience i've ever had. The food is incredible and the staff is amazing. Cannot wait to come back.
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We dined here on 28 August 2023.
The La Grotta is carrying a dress code, which we find very appropriate for a nice place like this. We arrived in our Lyft Lux, and even though it was a nice series 5 BMW, it still seemed small compared to the other cars there. No doubt that this is an upscale restaurant.
We found our way into the building and down in the cellar, where the restaurant is located. Very nice atmosphere up front.
The people in front of us got greeted by first name, so it is obvious that the locals are returning diners - which is always a good indication of a good restaurant.
We were also well received even though we were first timers. We were shown to our table and immediately we were greeted by our main waiter. A vey nice, polite, knowledgeable, professional waiter who was not afraid to recommend a few courses. Two other waiters served us as well, and they were all of the same caliber.
La Grotta has a full bar, so your imagination is the limit for what you want as aperitif. We chose an Aperol Spritze. Very nicely mixed.
La Grotta has an extensive wine list with a focus on Italian wines but basically covering the world. The price range goes from about 50 USD for a bottle of wine to 1,000+ USD - so there is a wine for all sizes of wallets. We found a very nice bottle for about 90 USD.
The menu is quite extensive covering all the Italian specialties you can think off. We had a difficult time choosing from the many delicious choices. With a little help from the waiter we however managed.
We ordered each a starter and a main course - and we shared a dessert - a wonderful Tiramisu.
We were lucky dining at La Grotta in the black truffle season - tasted superb.
This is definitely a place to dine if you are in Atlanta.
The service is top top level. Food is great. Truffle options are nice item to have to experiment.
Great vibes, the food is very fresh and service was fantastic. Highly recommend the risotto and the tiramisu.
There is valet parking or a garage parking just down the street.
LOVE this place! My boyfriend and I went here for our first time and it was definitely an amazing experience. We are young, so we’ve never experienced a fancy 5 star restaurant before. We took an elevator down to the cellar where the restaurant is. The place gave me ratatouille vibes, in such a good way! Our waiter was super nice and he didn’t mind recommending the best options, which I really appreciated since it was our first time. I picked out what he recommended and LOVED it! The gnocchi and ravioli was sooo good! Will definitely be back again!
I’ve heard so many great things about La Grotta and my boyfriend took me for an early valentines dinner. I was so excited for this. First of all, they have valet parking, you go inside and take elevator all the way down. We were sat down as soon as we arrived (reservations only) our waiter’s name was Billy and he is probably one of the best waiters I’ve ever had!!! He was very helpful and guided us through the entire menu along with great recommendations. I had wild bore and it was a 10/10 my bf had a thick cut of veal also amazing!! But my absolute favorite thing about La Grotta was the dessert, the BEST tiramisu and torta I have ever tried.
This place is hidden inside a old apartment and the path to the restaurant is very dingy. Sat outside with pretty lights and heaters. They have most of dishes in both appetizers portion as well as main portion. The wine list was extensive. They have specials for every night and also their regular menu. The food was good, all of it was very fresh. The tiramisu was little too strong for my liking. They have complimentary parking.
How did this place not win a Michelin star in Atlanta? La Grotta has been here for over four decades and hosted countless celebrities for an amazing Italian dining experience. This is my go-to place for a special occasion and for many others it is a regular dining venue. The only thing I will say is that I wish they would enforce the dress code.
Danielle Taylor (Ladydani20712)
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Great restaurant! Would have given them 5 stars if they has more vegetarian options..
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Very nice atmosphere for a fine dining experience. I was there for a special occasion (New Year's Eve) so there was a set menu but choices to choose from for all tastes.
Warm and cold appetizers, soups and salads too. I had gnocchi with white wine sauce and shaved black truffles. Best gnocchi I've eaten...ever!
For the entree I had a rare cooked filet that was one of the best and softest fillets I've ever eaten. It was cooked to perfection since many times in restaurants when you order a rare steak it's not so rare. This was seared on the outside and perfect on the inside.
For this special night on the dessert menu was figgy toffee pudding. The Tiramisu which is a standard dessert, both were delightful.
This is a top Notch restaurant that is a dining experience to be savored and enjoyed, don't rush through your meal. The service was impeccable, attentive but not intrusive, knowing when to let you enjoy your meal and when they were needed for service.
The EXTENSIVE wine list may require a deeper dive on return visits.
Years ago when I asked my Dad what his favorite type of food was, he said 'fresh, made from scratch pasta'. So when his sisters came in town to surprise him for his 60th birthday, we brought him here. We had a such wonderful experience and everyone raved about how great everything was. My husband and I now go ever year on his birthday to honor his memory and La Grotta helps us remember him by doing everything just as impeccably as they did on that first visit. I will forever love this place, not just for the food but how well (unbeknownst to them) they help me honor his birthday!
La Grotta Ristorante is not just a restaurant, but a fine dining experience. Its location is comparable to a speakeasy below an apartment complex. Once the elevator doors open to La Grotta, the 5 star experience begins. From the atmosphere, to the service, and the finally the food and extensive wine menu. I have had the pleasure to dine with La Grotta on multiple occasions & the owner, Christian Favalli pays attention to every detail & his staff is top notch. The food & service is amazing & if you are looking for a fine Italian dining experience, you will not be disappointed. Reservations required & valet parking provided.
La Grotta Ristorante was an amazing experience. We stopped by this weekend and got lucky enough to make the reservation just a few hours before visiting. Most people there were well dressed and the setting is really eloquent. The food and service was also excellent. Definitely one of my favorite high-end Italian restaurants in Atlanta.
An amazing place. Time after time they get it right. And not just right. They get it perfect. Our dinner this past Thursday was roasted and grilled duck confit and roasted shrimp risotto. Wow! We finished off with ricotta cheesecake. I don't think you can find better in Atlanta. And let me not forget the outstanding service. Professional and friendly. It's a don't miss restaurant.
I've been to South Philly and North Boston for some amazing Italian food. But, this place takes the place. It was the best Italian food I ever had. I loved my Manhattan. The calamari were soft and melt in your mouth, covered in delectable marinara. The prosciutto was melted like butter on your tongue and don't get me started on that burrata. The escargot was my least favorite appetizer since it was overwhelmed by the spinach--still flavorful and amazing...don't get me wrong. I just wanted to taste that amazing white wine garlic sauce with the snails. The waiter did not lie when he said the caesar salad was the best I would ever have. I got the Scaloppine Di Vitello Alla Grotta and fell in love with the baby mushrooms (and I hate mushrooms) and easily cut meat. For dessert, I died on a cloud with the tiramisu and decaf espresso. I highly recommend this place and will come back again.
I was treated like a VIP from parking to seating to eating. I have special dietary requirements & the waiter suggested an off menu item that was exactly suited to my needs. The part that surprised me was the bill was actually less than I thought it would be once the tally was complete. I ate outside on a beautiful night in complete comfort. They even have heater stands. Do yourself a favor, indulge in an evening here!
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