Athens Pizza

1341 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 404-636-1100

Description: DECATUR. Who says Italians have the market on the best pizza? Athens Pizza in Atlanta, GA specializes in homemade pies with a definite Greek twist. Try toppings such as kalamata olives, feta cheese and fresh tomatoes, or go for the Santorini special to have it all. The menu features other traditional dishes, as well, including gyros, lamb and Greek salads. There's also an extensive list of authentic wines to complement each delectable dish.
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Babette's Café

573 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 404-523-9121

Description: PONCEY-HIGHLAND. Babette's is a special place for both dinner and Sunday brunch. Occupying a converted bungalow in the historic Highlands area, the dining room is pure Country French, with small, intimate spaces and romantic decorative touches. The brunch menu offers many breakfast and lunch favorites, including eggs benedict, fresh berry pancakes, smoked trout and salmon salad, and French toast with brioche. You'll also find excellent desserts and an extensive wine list at the relaxed, authentically European establishment.
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Basil's

2985 Grandview Ave, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-233-9755

Description: BUCKHEAD. Polished wooden floors, a terra cotta-tiled bar, original artwork, and richly painted walls provide a warm welcome to Basil's, whose Mediterranean flair and menu have won the hearts of regulars. Start with spanakopita or steamed mussels, and then shift to barbecued salmon, grilled pork tenderloin with fig preserves, or pasta with sauteed shrimp and parmesan cream. An expansive terrace sits among mature trees and offers both covered and uncovered tables. It's a terrific warm-weather spot.
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Ecco

40 7th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 404-347-9555

Description: MIDTOWN. In the heart of Atlanta's Midtown, Ecco Restaurant's inviting European atmosphere welcomes guests to enjoy a wide variety of meats and cheeses, homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and exquisite wine and desserts. With an outdoor patio, oversized bar and stunningly European interior, Ecco accommodates those looking for a romantic dinner, group dining or even a casual night out. Starting with a selection of meats and cheeses is a must. For a home-made pasta dish with Spanish influence, try the Chili-braised pork with garlic and homemade pappardelle. The unique European flare and the mouth watering food served in courses make Ecco one of the best dining experiences in the Atlanta area.
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Floataway Café

1123 Zonalite Rd, Ste 15, Atlanta, GA 30306 404-892-1414

Description: EMORY. This fabulous French-inspired restaurant holds court in Atlanta's warehouse district. The industrial feel of the neighborhood extends to the quirky decor, which includes milk bottles that serve as hanging lights. The menu is top-notch, featuring appetizers of pasta or baby squid, followed by outstanding potato gnocchi with veal sweetbreads, wodd-grilled hangar steak or penne with braised lamb. The desserts, as you might expect, befit such a tantalizing and artistic cuisine.
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Krog Bar

112 Krog St NE, Stove Works, Atlanta, GA 30307 404-524-1618

Description: INMAN PARK. Fun, casual wine bar from the brain trust behind Rathbun's offers Mediterranean-inspired small plates and one of the neighborhood's top wine lists.
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Kyma

3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-262-0702

Description: BUCKHEAD. Traditional blue and white indicate immediately that the Aegean world is the focus of this appealing restaurant. Bolstering the theme are a twinkling, sky-like ceiling and massive marble columns. The cuisine recalls a coastal Greek village, and much of the fresh seafood the restaurant is known for is actually flown in from the Mediterranean. Grilled swordfish, sauteed Maine lobster, and ouzo-baked prawns join in, and lamb, duck, chicken, and steak are available as well. You also must sample the terrific supply of appetizers, which include the widely acclaimed wood-grilled octopus and plump dolmades with tzatziki.
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Nicola's Restaurant

1602 LaVista Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 404-325-2524

Description: EMORY. While decor at Nicola's is minimal, food and festivity are foremost. Within the casual place, diners are consistently mesmerized by the fabulous Middle Eastern fare, from hummus to lamb shank, baked eggplant to a vegetarian plate. There's also baklava, and the family-style dinners are the way to go, especially if you're with a group. However the heart and soul of the place is Nicola himself, a vibrant, merry host who dances, jokes, and even delivers drinks balanced on his head. If you come on a weekend, the action gets even livelier than usual, thanks to belly dancers who engage the crowd with their sensuous moves.
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