Nino's, opened in 1968, has been owned and operated by Antonio Noviello since 1982.
Originally from the Amalfi Coast of southern Italy, Antonio worked in Monte Carlo, then Bermuda where he met his wife Helen, an Atlanta resident.
After moving to Atlanta in 1981, Antonio's life-long dream of owning his own restaurant became a reality when he purchased Nino's.
For more than twenty years, Antonio has taken pride in serving authentic Italian Cuisine made with fresh, imported ingredients and cooked to order for each guest.
His reputation for serving exceptional Italian cuisine has attracted devoted locals who return time and again, along with a long list of celebrities (see below) who had heard of Nino's reputation and stopped in to sample the fare.
Many of the dishes on Nino's menu are original recipes brought from Italy by Antonio and his brother Giuseppe. Antonio invites you to relax and savor some of the great culinary treasures of Italy in a memorable dining experience.
"I used to like this place more.. used to have larger portions for the $$ especially for pasta. The mussels were very small.... All tasted fine.... just not as good as it used to be... must have new owners.. been a few years since I have been there... the atmosphere is great.. love the place... but not sure I will go back...."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"After reading reviews I was eager to try this restaurant. I was overall, disappointed. While the food was 'ok', the service was lacking. We had a particularly inattentive (albeit friendly) server who never recited specials or asked if we wanted desserts or drinks after dinner. I would expect more out of a Zagat rated facility.
The prices were decent, the ambience was mediocre. I will not go back or recommend though."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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"We had a group of 20 high school students and Ninos did an excellent job with our dinner. They arranged a special menu which included a salad, choice of entree, dessert, and beverage. They set a flat fee to include meal, tax and gratuity. The wait staff was very efficient and friendly! They were able to handle a large crowd."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"No visit to Atlanta is complete without a meal at Nino's. The veal was divine, the minestrone clear and fresh, rapini with slivers of garlic like Mom makes, oh the bread was crusty and soft but no doughy inside. Coffee was end of the night sitting brew that held a flavor , brochette was fresh. Sweet butter for the bread. All pepper from mill as the cheese was offered for each dish. Perfect meal, veal parmigiana complete ! John DeLaire , Minneapolis, Minnesota"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We ate there our first night in Atlanta and fell in love with the food, service and ambiance. First place I've been to in 10 years that played fantastic music to go with WONDERFUL food! After touring GA, NC & SC for 3 weeks we all three agreed that only Nino's would do for our farewell to the southeast dinner. Just as fantastic as the first time! At least 5 stars for them! And thanks to Carrie at Hertz for recommending it to us!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"I've eaten at Nino's many times and the food is always terrific. For some reason, however, the service was incredibly slow on this visit, which I've never experienced before. We waited a very long time for our drinks to arrive, and the entrees seemed like they took forever. Whether Nino's was overbooked or understaffed I don't know, but something was wrong. I would have given them a rating of very good. But with the service as slow as it was I could only rate this visit as fair."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We have been to Nino's several times and have always had a great time. However on Friday April 19th we had really bad service. The food was great as always but we had to wait an hour after we ordered before we ate. When we first sat down we waied 15 mins before the waiter (Gerardo) took our drink orders. Then we waited another 15 mins to receive our drinks. A few of the other waiters including Gerardo's brothers were trying to help him out but Gerardo had a clear I don't care attitude. If you go to Nino's avoid Gerardo unless you want to experience a 3 hour dining experience."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2003
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"Nono's is one of my favorite places to eat in Atlanta. Favorite dish: Penne Alla Vodka. Advice: Always listen to the specials because they are always good"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Nino's is a neighborhood fixture with a devoted clientele whl come back again and again for the delicious Italian cuisine and the warm, homey welcome and service."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The food and service at Nino's was magnificent! The waiters were very friendly and patient when handling our big group. There was a wide variety of authentic Italian food. The food came out surprisingly fast and tasted delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I give it a fair , I had penne ala vodka-I added chicken( which was I believed poached then sprinkled with some herbs) ,my daughter got eggplant parm,a nice size but came with no side.we sat on closed patio which was comfortable except all the traffic wizzing byIt was my only night in Atlanta ,I think I could of made a better choice."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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"This was my first trip to Nino's. I frequent Alfredo's which is a block away but wanted a little change. It was fantastic. They made Chicken Parmasean for me, it was not on the menu and it was quite good. The marinara was incredible. My wife had the grilled salmon on greens and she thought it was excellent too. Service was just right, not too attentive, but there whenever we needed anything.
This is a great find, it gives me two options for nice italian close to my home."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"food was good not great and the value for money really wasnt there - quality and presentation of food was low - taste was acceptable, but comparable to an Applebees"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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"i LOVE this place. Alas, i made the bad decision of going on a valentine-related Saturday. The place was Incredibly packed and i could tell the service suffered a bit. I don't hold it against them because i know, no matter where i went, it would have been no better.
The Food Is A-Maz-Ing. As an Italian from New York, this is my new favorite piece of Italy."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"We had a most enjoyable evening as a family of five. Everyone loved their meals. We sat on the covered fronch porch area and really enjoyed that ambiance, as it was more intimate and quieter than inside, which suited us. We would definitely recommend and will return."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We are from Upstate New York, where there is a large Italian population. Really tough finding a great Italian Resteraunt in the South. We were seated in the Sun Porch which was cold and drafty, not the warm cozy atmosphere I expect from a fine Italian dining experience."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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"I had been to Nino's several (6 or more) times with my partner and we wanted a romantic dinner on Saint Valentine's Day based on those previous experiences but I was so disappointed by the meal this time that I will never go there again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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"My boyfriend and I have been going to Nino's for a while now. We most recently went on Valentine's Day and it was amazing as always! We asked to be moved to a more private table that we saw available and they didn't hesitate to accommodate us. The food is amazing and the service is great as well! The people really care about making every occasion a special occasion!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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"It was small and really nice. The employees were very nice and helpful. They explained the pictures and informed us about alittle history of the resturant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We had a wonderful family dinner here. I reserved through Open Table and requested a booth in a quiet area of the restaurant. Our waiter was very attentive and paced the meal well for our party of five. The food was excellent, I told my husband that we definitely need to come here more often."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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"We have been going to Nino's since we discovered it last year. The staff are very friendly and we have never had a bad experience. The food is spectacular and the specials that they have always sound great. We had our anniversary there this year and I had flowers delivered to the restaurant. When we arrived the hostess knew immediately about the flowers from the reservation and helped to discretely place them on the table before we sat down. I could not have asked for better service."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent service even though we were the last people there by at least 30 minutes. The staff attended to our needs and in no way rushed us. The food was excellent. Prices fairly reasonable."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Friendly service, authentic Italian food prepared with fresh ingredients, a good bar and a warm, homey atmosphere make this long established restaurant a neighborhood staple."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"Food and service excellent, unfortunately, we had to wait 45 minutes for a table with a reservation. When we checked in we were told it shouldn't be too long???"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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