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La Grotta, Atlanta, GA

La Grotta

4.9
4.9
2788 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Serving the finest in Northern & Regional Italian Cuisine, La Grotta offers old world charm and friendly, first class service and is located in the heart of Buckhead. A local favorite since 1978, La Grotta has received Best of Atlanta Award from Atlanta magazine since the mid 1980’s, prestigious DiRONA and AAA Four Diamond Awards since the early 90's.


La Grotta is tucked away in the heart of the Buckhead residential district and overlooks the lush gardens of the condo courtyard in which it is located. La Grotta literally means "the cave" in Italian and was named such for its cavernous and warm setting. The La Grotta staff is also well known and regarded for its vast knowledge of its customers, the food, diverse knowledge of languages (our staff speaks Italian, Spanish, French & German) and attention to detail. The menu specializes in Northern Italian cuisine with seasonal changes to reflect freshness of ingredients with a focus on locally grown produce.

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2 people

10:00 p.m.


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (404) 231-1368
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Antonio Abizanda
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful dining room overlooking courtyard gardens available for private luncheons and dinners upon request.
  • Private party contact
    christian favalli: (404) 231-1368
  • Neighbourhood
    Buckhead
  • Cross Street
    West Wesley
  • Parking Details
    We offer complimentary valet, or self parking next door in church parking lot.
  • Public Transit
    Lakeview Drive and Peachtree Road
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Best Overall

  • Atlanta Metro

    Best Food

  • Atlanta Metro

    Best Value

  • Atlanta Metro

    Great for fine wines

  • Atlanta Metro

    Italian

  • Atlanta

    Best Overall

  • Atlanta

    Best Food

  • Atlanta

    Best Value

  • Atlanta

    Great for fine wines

  • Atlanta

    Italian

2,788 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    Atlanta Metro

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening- super food and service. Only challenge was noise level but restaurant was packed so noise level to be expected.

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  2. Robert

    Atlanta Metro

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our anniversary dinner was outstanding as was the service and food. It was a bit noisy as there were a lot of people. The only downside was the table. It is a table for two but not enough room for everything when you have the various plates, drink glasses, wine glasses and wine bottle, and bread/butter.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!!! Best Italian ever! I can’t wait to visit again!

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  4. WayneM

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried and true - always outstanding in every way.

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  5. Doug

    Atlanta Metro

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a “cut above” in everything. A total delight every visit. Can’t wait to enjoy again soon.

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  6. GillianB

    Atlanta Metro

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, a great experience! Food is excellent, as is the service.

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  7. Rem23

    Atlanta Metro

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of Atlanta’s best restaurants without a doubt!

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  8. adelinew

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    La grotta was a very lively experience. I would suggest sticking to the traditional pasta on the menu. The Burrata appetizer was phenomenal. We also got a side of carbonara with the steak and this was extremely disappointing. Having just come back from Italy the carbonara was so far from authentic. It didn’t seem to have eggs at all in it and was very brothy like a chicken broth sauce. The tiramisu didn’t seem to have lady fingers and was more of a tres leches cake with overpowering maraschino cherry flavor. The orcechetti entree was delicious with the house made sausage. Would definitely recommend this. Drinks were good with large wine selection. Overall I would go back but order differently. It seems like this place may be a little overhyped but would want to give it another try.

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  9. AshiP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best atmosphere, food and service, excellent!

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  10. Sandy

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our evening at La Grotta! Alexis always takes excellent care of us, and our food was superb. Count on La Grotta to come through with a great experience each and every time... Our favorite place to celebrate! 🍾

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  11. DecaturDiner

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old school classy Atlanta restaurant. Food and service was outstanding.

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  12. ChristopherD

    Atlanta Metro

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old school Italian at its finest. Always love our dinners at La Grotta. Our favorite aspect of this restaurant is that you can get half plates of each of their pastas so we tend to have a family dinner of small plates of four different dishes. Extensive wine list with great Italian wines, including about a dozen Amoroni’s, our personal favorite. Already have Valentine’s Day booked for 2024. Of note, they are serious about the business casual dress code and have someone waiting at the valet to make sure people live up to it. The only “outfit bouncer” I’ve ever seen.

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  13. ThomasLord

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Grotta is simply Atlanta’s finest Italian highest level of dining! The Dover Sole is amazing. The veal is stunning. The wine list is the best and broadest of Italian fine wines.

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  14. Sam41

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Superbly prepared / presented food. Always a quality venue for an excellent dining experience. Happy diners = high noise volume (turn-off hearing aids or take a table next to a wall).

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience3
    Food was great, service was subpar - waiter was rude

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  16. ThomasB

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. From the food to the service, there is no better. Damien was pure service extraordinaire!!! Excellent martinis 🍸 to delicious pasta amd veal! The tiramisu was world class.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Hong Kong

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience combined with excellent food and top service

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience with friends and even love to twke colleagues there.

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  19. southernlady

    Atlanta Metro

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were entertaining a guest from out of town; and, LaGrotta excelled in every way as always! Many thanks to ALL who made this another outstanding evening!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible! Our waiter, Robert, was attentive and knowledgeable about both the menu and the wine list. Couldn’t recommend more!

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  21. rodneyw

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    la grotta is an awesome restaurant and experience, and its everything adult dining out should be. wonderful ambience, delicious food, great professional service. our waiter robert was exceptional. the restaurant is an atlanta gem and a historic delight of the metro dining scene...long may it continue! thanks again for another exceptional dinner and evening...look forward to returning soon. rodney and camille williams

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  22. WlliamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this restaurant is first class! Would eat there every week.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Business dinner. Everyone was very pleased with their meals as they were cooked and served to perfection. The best Italian restaurant in ATL.

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  24. Azalea

    Atlanta Metro

    155 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant never fails to disappoint after so many years. Loved the melon and prosciutto appetizer. The vegetables on the tender and delicious beef entree were exceptional so flavorful and tender. Caesar salad is one of the best in town. Love their side order of angel hair pasta with Alfredo sauce. After all these mouth watering delights I was blown away by the flourless chocolate cake. Have craved more all day! The bar and wine topped off our amazing experience. We also love the exceptional treatment by management and staff. Ten stars!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite for all celebrations big and small. We love la grotta and will always return!

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  26. WoodyG

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nothing better than La Grotta! We love every time we go!

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  27. kgaddor

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service is always terrific. We love La Grotta for a low-key celebration dinner.

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  28. RobertT

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another phenomenal dining experience at La Grotta. Always consistent and detailed elegant cuisine and service. Veal melts in your mouth. Sacchetti with rare white truffles is unequivocal. Wine list has great depth and value. Always memorable. Never rushed. My top ATL restaurant for 20 years.

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  29. My2Cents

    Atlanta Metro

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and ambiance! Looking forward to dining here again!

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  30. AhmadC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dominic was an excellent waiter. The food was fresh, rich, and filling. My spouse and I have found our new favorite Italian restaurant.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful. I had the sacchetti and was actually in awe of how beautiful the little sachets were and how delicious!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Huge menu with so many great things to choose from. Extensive wine list, great cocktails. House Manhattan was perfect as was the espresso martini. Veal Marsala & lobster papparadelle were fantastic. Staff was top notch, overall 10/10.

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  33. Chaz

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time there. Service was impeccable. We started with the snails. they were incredible. Next a Cesar salad. It was okay. Nothing great. My wife had the “beggar purses”. She loved them but will try something else next time. I had the duck. It was great but not the best ever. We follow up with some gelato and crème brûlée. I was really hoping they would have Spumoni. That would have been incredible. We had wine, a port, and complimentary champagne. This place is fantastic and we will go again as soon as possible. We thought while expensive, it was a great value for the overall experience.

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  34. SteveM

    Western NC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat in the garden & had Doug and John for our waiters.It was our 44th anniversary and they made it an extra special evening . The food,wine,ambiance,& service was amazing !

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  35. ShaneL

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Had a friend move here and wanted the best Italian in buckhead. I was pleasantly surprised by the weight staff. They suggested some dishes I had not seen on the menu before (I am normally suggested the risotto). I had a new dish per the waiter suggestion and it was great.

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  36. Bill

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Grotta continues to deliver high quality food and service.

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  37. Suki123

    Atlanta Metro

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The ambiance of La Grotta is wonderful. The Salmon was outstanding and the tortellini was delicious.

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  38. Ianators

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Best Italian restaurant in Atlanta. Great staff. Great food.

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  39. BobL

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Grotta never disappoints. It is the benchmark for excellent dining in Atlanta. The sides and appetizer portions allow you to better sample the menu.

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  40. GuysfromATL

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always, our experience is an 11 out of 10! They take very good care of us.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Grotta does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Grotta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 231-1368.

La Grotta is rated 4.9 stars by 2788 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 p.m.


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Grotta

2637 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West Wesley
  • Neighbourhood
    Buckhead
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    We offer complimentary valet, or self parking next door in church parking lot.
  • Public Transit
    Lakeview Drive and Peachtree Road
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Antonio Abizanda
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (404) 231-1368
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful dining room overlooking courtyard gardens available for private luncheons and dinners upon request.
  • Private party contact
    christian favalli: (404) 231-1368
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