The procutto di parma with grilled pears is the best appetiser in Atlanta. The best dessert is Tartufo. It is not on the dessert menu. You have to know to ask for it. It is ice cream dipped in hard chocolate. This is our go to restaurant for special occasions. more

Cozy atmosphere with great food and service more

One of the few old-style, upscale dining experiences in town more

I had an amazing time at La Grotta on Nov. 7, 2008. The pumkin ravioli with a creamy marsala sauce was a great appetizer. The Zuppa del Giorno was a Lentil soup with Italian Sausage. It was flavored perfectly and had an excellent balance of flavors. The main course was gremolata crusted & grilled swordfish, with seasoned vegetable rataouille. It... more

Excellent service, amazing wine list, all the special touches that you look for in an extra special evening. I was surprised by the location, but well worth a visit when you are in Atlanta more

We went to La Grotta for our 12 year anniversary, and had a lovely meal. The restaurant is a little hard to find, but worth the effort to get there. Our waiters were attentative, but not intrusive. The food was fantastic, and my husband made a special request that was not on the menu which was handled with a no... more

My fiancee and I were visiting Atlanta during the weekend of my birthday so we chose La Grotta as the place for our celebration dinner. The reviews said that it wasn't touristy and we were excited. This place was definitely NOT touristy. It seemed to be a hang out for conservative old-money types, so not necessarily our crowd but romantic... more

La Grotta is simply spectacular! I've eaten here three times in the last year. The waitstaff is attentive; I think my drink dipped below the half-way mark once. When we celebrated our anniversary, they brought us each a glass of champagne. The food is absolutely mouth-watering. The chef will try to accommodate special requests--old menu items or something off the... more