Best Authentic Restaurants in Kirkwood

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1. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4707)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 45 times today

La Tavola Trattoria serves up simple yet elegant Italian dishes that highlight the true taste of Italy. Its exposed brick and dark wood floors give the restaurant an authentic trattoria feel. As one reviewer noted, it offers 'rustic comfort food' that is both 'fresh and very tasty'. With consistently high ratings for food, ambience, and service, La Tavola Trattoria is truly an authentic Italian experience in the heart of Atlanta.

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2. Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(595)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 10 times today

Nakato Japanese Restaurant provides Atlanta's most authentic and unique Japanese dining experience, serving the finest quality Sushi and exquisitely prepared dishes created by our chefs who were born and trained in Japan. Established in 1972, Nakato is family owned and now operated by the third generation of the Nakato family. Enjoy the most traditional and authentic Japanese restaurant that Atlanta has to offer in our traditional dining room overlooking a majestic Japanese garden. In addition to Sushi and traditional Japanese dishes, we also offer highly entertaining and wonderfully prepared Hibachi on our Teppanyaki Grills.

3. Nino's - Atlanta

4.8

Exceptional(2138)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 28 times today

Nino's is the oldest, family-owned Italian Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. We provide a true classic and authentic Italian dining experience, thoughtfully prepared and attentively served. Nino's Cucina Italiana has a warm, welcoming setting that's perfect for family meals & gatherings. Parking is by valet only. No cash is accepted for bills. 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 forty-one years, Antonio has taken pride in serving authentic Italian Cuisine made with fresh, imported ingredients and cooked to order for each guest. In 2006 Antonio's middle daughter Alessandra became the manager and has since taken over with her husband Micah. Alessandra and Micah take pride in keeping the long-standing traditions and reputation of serving exceptional Italian cuisine alive. Nino's has attracted devoted locals who return time and again, along with a long list of 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's favorite dishes are those named after his daughters, Gabriella, Alessandra, and Michela; his wife Elena (Helen); his brother Giuseppe; his brother-in-law Paola, and himself and the grandchildren. The pasta dish which bears the name of Nino's is a recipe from Mama Noviello. Antonio, Alessandra and Micah invite you to relax and savor some of the great culinary treasures of Italy in a memorable dining experience, at Atlanta's Oldest Italian Ristorante!

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4. Truva - Virginia Highlands

4.8

Exceptional(801)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Virginia Highland

Booked 19 times today

Enjoy a traditional Mediterranean meal with family and friends at Truva Turkish restaurant in Virginia Highland, one of the city’s hidden gems. Serving a variety of flavorful, authentic dishes in a warm, vibrant setting, our Turkish restaurant is the perfect place to get together for a business lunch, dinner date, or drinks. We offer a full bar and an extensive wine list.Lunch - Reservations AcceptedMonday through Friday 11:00am-4:00pm Dinner- Reservations AcceptedSunday through Saturday 4:00pm-11:00pmBrunch- Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm First Come First Serve Basis, No Reservations AcceptedIf you're looking for a place to enjoy authentic Turkish food in an upscale and beautifully decorated setting, come to Truva and we'll show you a good time.

5. MF Sushi- Atlanta

4.8

Exceptional(1062)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Inman Park

Booked 33 times today

MF Sushi-Atlanta is authentic Japanese cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'exceptional meal', 'outstanding' food, 'super fresh fish', and 'excellent service'. The restaurant's atmosphere is described as 'amazing' and 'lovely'. Plus, their 'incredible variety of fresh sashimi and sushi' makes it a sushi lover's paradise. So, it's not just about the food, it's about the overall experience that MF Sushi-Atlanta delivers.

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6. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta

4.1

Excellent(1253)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Amalfi Cucina & Mercato - Downtown Atlanta is a traditional Neapolitan trattoria centered around an open kitchen featuring a 6,000 pound wood-burning brick oven imported from Italy. The 170 seat dining room also has large semicircular booths, custom wrought iron chandeliers along with Juliet balconies overlooking an Italian-inspired entryway. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. Just launched, a new menu which includes many fresh pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts, including beautiful imported gelato. Enjoy a full bar with local beer on tap, exclusive wine list and specialty cocktails in beautiful Downtown Atlanta.

7. Grana

4.6

Exceptional(1364)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 45 times today

*Please note our rooftop and front patio seating is on a first come fist serve basis* We will do our very best to accommodate all outdoor requests based on availability. Chef Pat Pascarella crafts authentic Southern Italian dishes inspired by the home cooked meals of his childhood. Our menu features wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, meatball flights, handmade Italian pasta, wood-fired steak, fish and chicken.Join us for brunch from 11:30am to 3:00pm every Saturday & Sunday featuring specialty dishes.

8. Whiskey Bird

4.7

Exceptional(208)

Price: Moderate

• American • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 41 times today

Whiskey Bird is a casual spot in Atlanta’s Virginia Highland/Morningside neighborhood serving Pacific Rim-inspired dishes and classic cocktails. What's popular? Our crispy brussels sprouts, yakitori, gyoza tacos, chopped salad, poke bowl, WB burger, panko-crusted chicken, and Thai steak and noodle salad all top the list. For brunch, our jumbo breakfast burritos, Hong Kong chicken and waffles, "bao benedict", and avocado toast always seem to hit the spot.

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9. Rreal Tacos - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(244)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Midtown

Booked 4 times today

Rreal Authentic Mexican Tacos and craft Margaritas. Over 200 Tequilas and Mezcals to chose from.

10. Trader Vic's

4.5

Awesome(1821)

Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Escape to Trader Vic’s Atlanta for international cuisine, tropical cocktails and an unforgettable ambiance featuring hand-carved tikis, palm-thatched ceilings, and south pacific décor. Located on the lower level of the Hilton Atlanta, Trader Vic’s hosts an ever-evolving menu featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. Taste The World® at Trader Vic's and enjoy the subtle smoky flavors imparted by our Chinese Wood-fired Ovens, an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like Indonesian Rack of Lamb or our fork-tender BBQ Spare Ribs.

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Tobias
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had the toro tuna flight, delicious. The salmon skin salad, crispy strips of the skin atop iceberg, very nice. The monkfish liver salad was tantalizing , medallions of monkfish liver on cucumber slices with a tangy ponzu sauce. The server was polite, professional, there when needed him.
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Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Morningside-Lenox Park
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4.9
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anil
Charlotte •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Good ambiance, and good service. Food was delicious try the mushroom ragu pasta...and olive oil cake as dessert
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La Tavola TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Dimitrios
Northern Ireland •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding food and service. Everything from A to Z, including drinks, the sashimi choices, and the grilled food was flavorful, fresh, and used top-quality ingredients. Our server was helpful and wonderful. She helped us navigate a rather long and daunting menu of many good choices.
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MF Sushi- AtlantaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Inman Park
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4.8
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Louise
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Was looking for a good mediterranean/Turkish restaurant in the area. This was a great find!!! My son has put this as the top of his list of places to eat in Decatur GA area. Food was fantastic and waiter was fabulous. Don't forget the desserts - what a way to top off the meal. Definitely will go here again when visiting my son.
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Truva - Virginia HighlandsPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Richard A
Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
I'm sure those individuals who travel will appreciate the value and taste of authentic Italian food.
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Nino's - AtlantaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Buckhead
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4.8

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86 restaurants available nearby

1. La Tavola Trattoria

2. Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant

3. Nino's - Atlanta

4. Truva - Virginia Highlands

5. MF Sushi- Atlanta

6. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta

7. Grana

8. Whiskey Bird

9. Rreal Tacos - Midtown

10. Trader Vic's

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