The best restaurants in Rome
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Rreal Tacos - Midtown
RestaurantsBrightly colored Mexican kitchen specializing in customizable tacos made with local ingredients.
Rreal Tacos - Midtown
RestaurantsAzotea Cantina
RestaurantsLively spot for Mexican favorites, cocktails, rooftop views and a patio.
Azotea Cantina
RestaurantsFellini's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills pizzeria offering thin-crust & Sicilian slices & pies, with beers & outdoor seating.
Fellini's Pizza
RestaurantsDouble Zero
RestaurantsCreative Italian small plates, pasta & Neapolitan pizza served in a stylish, modern space.
Double Zero
RestaurantsBoccaLupo
RestaurantsLow-key, intimate dining room serving up homestyle Italian cooking & creative cocktails.
BoccaLupo
RestaurantsZocalo
RestaurantsChef Richard Sandoval offers upscale Mexican comfort food & many tequilas in casual, stylish space.
Zocalo
RestaurantsNova II Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
RestaurantsInformal destination serving Asian fusion dishes & sushi in a straightforward setting.
Nova II Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
RestaurantsEl Tesoro
RestaurantsEatery serving regional Mexican cuisine and drinks in a rustic venue with an expansive patio.
El Tesoro
RestaurantsAirport Varasano’s Pizzeria
RestaurantsThis relaxed Italian eatery offers thin-crust, New York-style pizzas featuring a range of toppings.
Airport Varasano’s Pizzeria
RestaurantsHayakawa
RestaurantsClassic Japanese spot serving sushi, hot dishes & a menu of sake & shochu amid Asian decor touches.
Hayakawa
RestaurantsEl Valle Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsServes inventive Mexican cuisine and cocktails in a stylish locale with happy hours, regular live music, and DJs.
El Valle Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsChicheria Mexican Kitchen
RestaurantsVibrant eatery for traditional Mexican dishes, including handmade tortillas and tacos, plus margaritas for brunch.
Chicheria Mexican Kitchen
RestaurantsRreal Tacos - West Midtown
RestaurantsTacos and margaritas are served at this casual cantina that also has a bar onsite.
Rreal Tacos - West Midtown
RestaurantsLittle Rey
RestaurantsContemporary Mexican counter serve offering tacos, breakfast & margaritas in a sunny, vibrant space.
Little Rey
RestaurantsThe Hive Pizza
RestaurantsLocally owned and operated, The Hive Pizza fires pies in a 650 degree brick oven for that light, crispy, just-right char, using 00 flour…
The Hive Pizza
RestaurantsDer Biergarten
RestaurantsDer Biergarten pours classic German beers and plates bratwurst, schnitzel, and soft pretzels in a relaxed, European-inspired space. Rally…
Der Biergarten
RestaurantsUtopia Restaurant at the Underground Atlanta
RestaurantsUtopia Restaurant at the Underground Atlanta serves bold Latin-fusion plates, handcrafted cocktails, and luxury hookah in an…
Utopia Restaurant at the Underground Atlanta
RestaurantsIndaco
RestaurantsSlide into Indaco for house-made pastas, blistered wood-fired pizzas, and classic piatti that hit the comfort button without getting fussy.…
Indaco
RestaurantsOmakase Table
RestaurantsOmakase Table serves a relaxed, course-by-course experience, with 20 courses at Buckhead or 14 at West Midtown. Perfect for this week when…
Omakase Table
RestaurantsJohn Henry's Grill
RestaurantsWhether the week has won or you have, John Henry's Grill is a reliable Rome go-to for comfort done right, with a Bologna BLT, corn and…
John Henry's Grill
RestaurantsYummy Thai
RestaurantsCraving something beyond your usual rotation? Yummy Thai brings the real deal with Pad Thai, Panang Curry, and a standout Roast Duck Curry,…
Yummy Thai
RestaurantsMission + Market
RestaurantsElegantly upscale modern space featuring globally influenced, seasonal fare, cocktails & wine.
Mission + Market
RestaurantsRuchda Wings
RestaurantsCasual joint serving flavorful, fresh chicken wings in a variety of flavors, plus burgers, Cajun fried rice and Philly cheesesteaks.
Ruchda Wings
RestaurantsCheckers
RestaurantsChain eatery serving fast-food classics like burgers, hot dogs, french fries & shakes.
Checkers
RestaurantsMambo Italian Street Food
RestaurantsWarm, snazzy, contemporary Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, pasta and gelato.
Mambo Italian Street Food
RestaurantsPasquale's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsPizzas, pastas & other Italian staples offered in a down-to-earth setting with a salad bar.
Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsEggs Up Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.
Eggs Up Grill
RestaurantsEight Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsJapanese fare with creative, contemporary touches served in a modern space sporting slick design.
Eight Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsThe Local
RestaurantsEnergetic local bar offering wings & other pub grub along with arcade games & weekly karaoke nights.
The Local
RestaurantsStorico Fresco Ristorante
RestaurantsMinimalist Italian restaurant & specialty shop selling handmade pasta & imported goods.
Storico Fresco Ristorante
RestaurantsKing Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar
RestaurantsLively space fixing seafood boils along with traditional Cajun fare, chicken tenders and tacos.
King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar
RestaurantsSouthside Wings
RestaurantsInformal outpost offering wings & other familiar fast-food fare in a simple setting.
Southside Wings
RestaurantsAventine Rome
RestaurantsRomantic, casual-chic restaurant offering creative gourmet pizzas and drinks amid a rustic-inspired setting.
Aventine Rome
RestaurantsWho Wanna Pho
RestaurantsEatery in Little Five Points offering Vietnamese eats and cocktails, plus hookah.
Who Wanna Pho
RestaurantsMagic City Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual place serving small plates and quick bites, including lemon pepper wings.
Magic City Kitchen
RestaurantsForza Storico
RestaurantsRoman-inspired pastas & mains dished out in a cool outpost with a bar & expansive outdoor seating.
Forza Storico
RestaurantsJim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsLaid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsSweet Auburn BBQ
RestaurantsNouveau-rustic outpost serving smoked meats & sides with eclectic touches, plus inventive cocktails.
Sweet Auburn BBQ
RestaurantsUmi
RestaurantsStylish haunt serving sushi & other sophisticated Japanese fare in an airy, contemporary setting.
Umi
RestaurantsShane's Rib Shack
RestaurantsFast-casual BBQ restaurant for ribs, hand-chopped pork, chicken & classic Southern sides, founded in Georgia in 2002.
Shane's Rib Shack
RestaurantsMiller Union
RestaurantsNew American eatery with a farm-fresh, Southern-accented menu & a country-modern space.
Miller Union
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsAvellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven
RestaurantsFamily-friendly restaurant, pizzeria and bar known for its Italian classics.
Avellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven
RestaurantsOreatha's At The Point
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant offering a menu of comfort fare with international influences.
Oreatha's At The Point
RestaurantsButtermilk Kitchen-Atlanta GA
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving up locally sourced Southern breakfast & lunch fare made from scratch.
Buttermilk Kitchen-Atlanta GA
RestaurantsHarvest Moon Cafe
RestaurantsSouthern cafe in historic, brick-walled digs with a dog-friendly roof bar & a big Sunday brunch.
Harvest Moon Cafe
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsMoe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.
Moe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsPetit Chou
RestaurantsLaid-back place with rustic decor offering coffee & French-inspired breakfasts & lunches.
Petit Chou
RestaurantsLa Scala Mediterranean Bistro
RestaurantsSophisticated bistro offering an upscale Italian menu & light bites, plus a bar.
La Scala Mediterranean Bistro
RestaurantsGrindhouse Killer Burgers
RestaurantsLocal chain serving burgers, chili & shakes in a hip space with B-movies projected on the walls.
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
RestaurantsFloating Brunch ATL LLC
RestaurantsBreakfast place offering meals delivered to the poolside or presented on a floating tray.
Floating Brunch ATL LLC
RestaurantsChef Chen Buffet
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Chinese fare, sushi, and hibachi items.
Chef Chen Buffet
RestaurantsAlma Cocina
RestaurantsInventive Mexican fare with regional influences & Latin-inspired cocktails in a stylish setting.
Alma Cocina
RestaurantsVintage Pizzeria
RestaurantsExposed beams & brick walls add to the vintage vibe at this bustling spot for Italian fare & drinks.
Vintage Pizzeria
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsBoqueria Colony Sqaure
RestaurantsLively tapas bar for Spanish classics, brunch cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere.
Boqueria Colony Sqaure
RestaurantsThe Optimist
RestaurantsLobster rolls, gumbo, wood-fired oysters & more in a lofty, country-modern space with a raw bar.
The Optimist
RestaurantsTWO urban licks
RestaurantsAmerican rotisserie fare & live blues are draws at this restaurant in a warehouse with city views.
TWO urban licks
RestaurantsThe Iberian Pig
RestaurantsSpanish eatery specializing in tapas.
The Iberian Pig
RestaurantsVarasano's Pizzeria - Buckhead
RestaurantsBuzzy, relaxed eatery featuring traditional sourdough thin-crust pizza, plus pasta & small plates.
Varasano's Pizzeria - Buckhead
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Rome
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Rome
RestaurantsJo's Grille
RestaurantsAmerican eatery dishing up eclectic eats, from burgers to kebabs & seafood, in family-friendly digs.
Jo's Grille
RestaurantsThe Vortex Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLocal fixture known for its burgers, beer & whiskey selection & offbeat, rock 'n' roll vibe.
The Vortex Bar & Grill
RestaurantsWagyu House Atlanta
RestaurantsRelaxed Wagyu beef specialist featuring all-you-can-eat menus, plus cocktails and beer.
Wagyu House Atlanta
RestaurantsBone Garden Cantina
RestaurantsDay of the Dead decor meets a homestyle Mexican menu & margaritas at this hip, lively cantina.
Bone Garden Cantina
RestaurantsHeirloom Market BBQ
RestaurantsTiny eatery with a single communal table offering BBQ & burgers with a slight Asian accent.
Heirloom Market BBQ
RestaurantsPho King Midtown
RestaurantsWarm, easygoing Vietnamese eatery offering traditional fare such as pho, noodles & rice plates.
Pho King Midtown
RestaurantsFox Bros Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsTexan brothers' slow-roast ribs, pulled pork & Southern sides in an informal space with a patio.
Fox Bros Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsWood’s Chapel BBQ
RestaurantsBarbecue plates with classic sides doled out in a hip, industrial space with outdoor picnic tables.
Wood’s Chapel BBQ
RestaurantsT's Brunch Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery, where DJ sets accompany soul food plates like grits and mac and cheese.
T's Brunch Bar
RestaurantsFoundry on Fifth
RestaurantsFun spot with some outdoor seats, featuring craft beer, wine, hard cider and cocktails.
Foundry on Fifth
RestaurantsFlower Child Westside Provisions
RestaurantsStylish restaurant serving a menu of healthy bowls featuring fresh produce, along with wine and beer.
Flower Child Westside Provisions
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsTwisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
RestaurantsComfortable, modern soul food restaurant giving Southern classics & brunch a creative approach.
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsInnovative Japanese eatery featuring a conveyor belt serving sushi, small plates, and beer.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMax's Coal Oven Pizzeria
RestaurantsDowntown warehouse-type space where a coal-burning oven turns out crispy pies.
Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria
Restaurantsa mano
RestaurantsHandmade pasta & other seasonal Italian dishes, in a cozy cottage with a snug bar & patio.
a mano
RestaurantsBite More
RestaurantsCasual eatery for burgers and fried chicken sandwiches to crispy wings, beignets, fries, pasta, mac and cheese and tenders as well as…
Bite More
RestaurantsTuk Tuk Thai Food Loft
RestaurantsStreet food classics get glammed up in this posh Thai restaurant, with skyline views & a patio.
Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft
Restaurants9 Mile Station
RestaurantsRooftop beer garden with local brews, creative pub fare & city views from atop Ponce City Market.
9 Mile Station
RestaurantsNakato Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsElegant, long-running Japanese restaurant serving sushi, washoku & hibachi items plus wine & sake.
Nakato Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsFat Matt's Rib Shack
RestaurantsNo-frills counter-service beer & BBQ joint with nightly live blues music.
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
RestaurantsGocha's Breakfast Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery serving breakfast staples plus lunch dishes and brunch bites.
Gocha's Breakfast Bar
RestaurantsGondola Pizza
RestaurantsCasual chain branch for traditional Italian fare, plus Greek specialties & oven-baked sandwiches.
Gondola Pizza
RestaurantsGrana
RestaurantsTraditional Southern Italian cuisine served in an industrial-chic restaurant that has a rooftop bar.
Grana
RestaurantsDAS BBQ West Midtown
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service joint featuring smoked meats, Southern sides & beer, plus desserts.
DAS BBQ West Midtown
RestaurantsBlue Fin Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed outpost for creative sushi & Pan-Asian favorites, including teriyaki & hibachi-style dishes.
Blue Fin Restaurant
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsDivan Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsMediterranean fare, cocktails & hookah in a homey, multiroom, multihued space with couches.
Divan Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsSo Ba Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsServing classic Viet fare like pho, rice vermicelli and broken-rice dishes in a simple environment.
So Ba Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsCurry and Burger - Halal Biryani & Burgers
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Indian comfort food such as lamb biryani and samosas.
Curry and Burger - Halal Biryani & Burgers
RestaurantsKinjo Room
RestaurantsIntimate locale offering traditional Japanese dishes and creative cocktails, plus sake.
Kinjo Room
RestaurantsPipiolo Mexican Cafe
RestaurantsSimple option for standard Mexican quick bites, including fajitas & chile relleno. Closed weekends.
Pipiolo Mexican Cafe
RestaurantsLa Tavola Trattoria
RestaurantsNeighborhood hub for classic Italian comfort food has a cozy, exposed-brick interior & a back patio.
La Tavola Trattoria
RestaurantsBlossom Hill BBQ & Burgers
RestaurantsBurgers, fries and barbecue standards served at a modern eatery with outdoor tables.
Blossom Hill BBQ & Burgers
Restaurants& Cheese Midtown
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery, serving gourmet grilled cheese and tomato-basil soup alongside desserts and custom beverages.
& Cheese Midtown
RestaurantsSchroeder's New Deli
RestaurantsLongtime casual Italian-American mainstay offering sandwiches, pizza, wings, nachos, beer & more.
Schroeder's New Deli
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsTrap Wingz
RestaurantsStraightforward take-out operation specializing in made-to-order chicken wings with sauces.
Trap Wingz
RestaurantsPricci
RestaurantsBustling upscale spot with a vibrant bar scene serves traditional Italian entrees.
Pricci
RestaurantsHattie B's Hot Chicken - Atlanta East
RestaurantsCasual chain, serving Southern comfort food such as fried chicken, sandwiches and peach cobbler.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Atlanta East
RestaurantsEATaliano Kitchen
RestaurantsSeasonal Italian fare & drinks served in modern-rustic digs with a reclaimed-wood bar & patio seats.
EATaliano Kitchen
RestaurantsGrindhouse Killer Burgers
RestaurantsLocal chain serving burgers, chili & shakes in a hip space with B-movies projected on the walls.
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
RestaurantsMary Mac's Tea Room
RestaurantsThis 1945-era institution draws locals & tourists for Southern comfort food in a homey space.
Mary Mac's Tea Room
RestaurantsBellina Alimentari
RestaurantsAiry space serving Italian classics & wines alongside coffee, imported goods & prepared to-go meals.
Bellina Alimentari
RestaurantsAmalfi Cucina + Mercato
RestaurantsSeafood dishes such as lobster ravioli and mussels sit alongside pizzas and pastas at this warm restaurant known for its seafood pizzas.
Amalfi Cucina + Mercato
RestaurantsThe Varsity Rome
RestaurantsLong-running drive-in chain serving up burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes & other American classics.
The Varsity Rome
RestaurantsStrikeOut Wingz ATL
RestaurantsCounter-service restaurant known for wings in a range of flavors, including lemon pepper, plus fried Oreos.
StrikeOut Wingz ATL
RestaurantsDresden Tavern
RestaurantsChef Joey Riley's roomy, comfortable neighborhood hangout serves an international, eclectic menu.
Dresden Tavern
RestaurantsLos Portales Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant with a large dining area for Tex-Mex dishes such as fajitas.
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Dai Loi #2
RestaurantsBright, casual spot for pho, spring rolls & other Vietnamese favorites.
Pho Dai Loi #2
RestaurantsFarm Grill at The Works
RestaurantsCasual spot for comfort food including popular turkey legs, plus bowls and skewers.
Farm Grill at The Works
RestaurantsLas Palmas Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEnchiladas, fajitas, and other standards are served in an easygoing restaurant with a kids' menu.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsProvino's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsHomey restaurant serving classic Italian dishes including pasta plates & seafood, plus a kids' menu.
Provino's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Food Shoppe
RestaurantsTraditional Creole dishes & desserts doled out in a narrow, low-key space with counter service.
The Food Shoppe
RestaurantsHome grown GA Restaurant
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving locally sourced breakfast & Southern fare in a retro country-diner setting.
Home grown GA Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Bando
RestaurantsEclectic fixture serving specialty hot dogs, wings & deep-fried desserts in a colorful setting.
The Bando
RestaurantsAtalian Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsUpscale Italian eatery featuring dishes made with fresh ingredients, plus a wine list and cocktails.
Atalian Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsMr. Pig's Smokehouse
RestaurantsCasual joint offering barbecue specialties including brisket and ribs, plus burgers and chicken dishes.
Mr. Pig's Smokehouse
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