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.
"One of the things I like about La Grotta is that while they only have two veal cutlet dishes on the menu, you can ask for variations and they will oblige. For example, I had a veal saltimbocca. Their tiramisu has returned to its earlier glory and their service is the best in the Atlanta area. These are some of the reasons we choose to return to La Grotta for celebrations such our daughter's birthday."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
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"LaGrotta is an old Atlanta restaurant. We have loved it for years. The service is wonderful. The wait staff is friendly and courteous. Our food was delicious. Sergio...you never disappoint! What a pleasure to dine at LaGrotta."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"The calamary appetiser was very salty but the rest of the food was very good. A server removed a guest's wine glass w/out asking, and w/out first checking whether our wine bottle was empty (it wasn't). It was a busy night but we did not find this appropriate. We would also have liked to be asked whether we had a preference for inside or outside dining, instead of being lead to our table directly. This will remain one of our favourite dining spots in Atlanta but we may not recommend it as highly now."
Dined on 5/31/2013
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"Our waiter was more interested in his upcoming wedding than serving his customers. The assistant was ok but still not as attentative as one expects for the price paid."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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"Not just a great meal, a great dining experience. It was a perfect evening for dining on the outdoor patio. The waiter was engaging and knowledgeable. The wine list is amazing. The tuna carpaccio appetizer was fantastic. The black linguini with calamari was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever eaten. And my wife had the veal scaloppine and loved it. If you haven't been, or if you've forgotten how good this place is, you should make a reservation now."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Everything about our evening at La Gratta was amazing. The food is excellent and the service outstanding. There is no rush to get you out the door. They take their time and encourage you to enjoy your evening with them...like an old friend. I love this place.
I had the veal chop and it was simply out of this world. The flavors were exquisite and everything cooked to perfection."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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"We were in Atlanta celebrating our wedding anniversary and multiple people recommended la grotta. First, it's located on the basement of a run down old condo building. Don't be frightened away...just valet your car and take the elevator to the basement. The interior is dated but in a good way. La Grotta is old school Italian. We had a lovely booth which I would request when making your reservation. We ordered wine, Prosecco, salads, an appetizer, shared an entree, and a dessert...all were delicious! The service was also top notch. I will definitely return next time I'm on town."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I had been to La Grotta several times but not for several years. On a recent trip to Atlanta took a business group of 6. Everyone loved it! Highly recommend for a dinner for 2 or a larger group. Will not be disappointed!!!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The food and service at La Grotta was very good, and we had a very good dinning experience there. I would highly recommend La Grotta for Italian food in the Atlanta area...."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The wait staff here is among the best I have ever encountered. Giuliano has been our waiter the last two times and is worth going back just because of his great attitude and knowledge."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Food was outstanding as always, but the service seems to have slipped quite a bit for such a fine dining establishment. We waited to be seated for over 5 min before anyone even approached us at the host stand. Our waiter left us sitting for 30 min before taking our food order, and then was absent almost the whole evening, I'm pretty sure that the sommelier was the one waiting on us the rest of they night. That being said the, food was excellent as always and cooked to perfection."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"I am always looking for a good Italian restruant this place is the best I have ever found. In a recent visit to Atlanta I enjoyed a fabulous dinner here. The service was the best. Their veal is outstanding."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"They are always late seatig you here. I hate being sent to the bar and told 5 minutes when you can easily look around the restaurant and see there is not an empty table in sight."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"Food was simply excellent! Special pasta of the day, lamb osso bucco, capellini.... Best pasta and risotto we ever had other than that we had in Italy!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"La Grotta is a unique gem of fine dining in an Old World atmosphere with an up to date menu. The staff at La Grotta appreciate their patrons' desires for quality food and personalized service. It's always a pleasure to dine in a restaurant where the staff clearly enjoys their job and makes the guest feel at home."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Our dinner was outstanding. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the veal marsala was sweet and tender. The service, as always, was impeccable. One of my favorite restaurants."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"La Grotta was wonderful. It is consistent in every way. A real pleasure. Never disappoints and there are nice new surprises on the menu each time we go."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
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"From the moment we walked in the door, the service was attentive and impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed our first dining experience and this won't be the last."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"This was awful. Can you fit more tables in this place? Seriously? I get the old school waiters but this service was the worst I have had in 15+ years in ATL. Never greeted by server, never introduced himself, never told of special, never mentioned anything on menu, just took order. For $200+ I expect the service to go with the price tag."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2002
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"I have lived here in Atlanta for 11 years and have been searching for an upscale Italian restaurant and finally found it. Great service, great food, jacket recommended."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The service was wonderful and the food was divine! The Tiramisu was the best I have ever had. The next time I am in Atlanta I will definitely dine here!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"This is a long-time favorite! We love Juliana and the entire staff. The food is always wonderful...definitely the best Italian in Atlanta. Also, very flexible...pretty much make anything you want...how you want it!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The best restaurant we have been to in Atlanta. We went on a Friday to celebrate Valentines Day. The restaurant was not super trendy, but romantic and cozy. Men wore suit coats while women wore dresses, which was refreshing as it is becoming more rare to find restaurants with this sort of a dress code. The service was top notch, the servers were attentive and professional without being pretentious. Most importantly the food was delicious. Many unique and choices. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"So nice to have a quiet dinner where people are nicely dressed and no screaming kids. Had the veal Marsala with mushrooms. It was very good, but two very small and thin pieces of veal seemed a little light. Still enjoy going there."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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