La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.