Valenza Restaurant

4.8

3131 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Valenza is a cozy, upscale Italian eatery in Brookhaven. It takes its name from a small village in the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy. Valenza is well known throughout the world for its artisan jewelry manufacturing which has earned it the nickname “city of gold”. The cuisine at VALENZA is inspired by the diverse culture of Northern Italy. Executive Chef Matt Swickerath’s focus is on classic and modern cooking methods using fresh seasonal and local ingredients to create a classic Italian menu with an updated culinary touch. The menu features a variety of antipasti, pasta, risotto and Italian entrees. Valenza has the heart and spirit of a cozy and warm Italian village café in an upscale setting. The dining room features venetian plastered walls with rustic oak and pine woods. Experience the warmth and elegance of Valenza when dining under the antique European candle chandeliers. Valenza offers a wonderful private dining room with seating for 30 guests.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 969-3233
Website
http://www.valenzarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Swickerath

Location
1441 Dresden Drive Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30319
Neighborhood
Brookhaven
Cross street
Appalachee
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Brookhaven MARTA
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

pane$6.00
our rosemary focaccia and rustic sourdough, whipped ricotta
salumi e formaggi$29.00
artisanal meats and cheeses, seasonal mostarda for the table
bietole arrosto$19.00
roasted local beets, ga apples, arugula, bufala ricotta, pecans, preserved lemon vinaigrette
cesare$14.00
mama j’s romaine leaves, parmesan, mint
insalata mista$16.00
local lettuces, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shallot, parm, herb buttermilk dressing
fritto misto$22.00
calamari, gulf white shrimp, cod, lemon, capers
polpo$19.00
grilled mediterranean octopus, panelle, castelvetrano olives, chickpea, pine nuts, aioli

PRIMI

agnolotti$29.00
cab short rib, ellijay shitake, summer corn, grana padano
capellini$21.00
fresh heirloom tomato, basil, parmesan
bucatini$27.00
carbonara, vero guanciale, pecorino, farm egg, black pepper
trottole$25.00
fennel sausage, rabe, evoo, chili flakes
pappardelle$27.00
veal, pork and beef bolognese, tomato, white wine, ricotta
ravioli$22.00
roasted butternut squash, pecans, sage, brown butter
spaghettini$25.00
veal, pork and beef meatballs, mozzarella, red wine, san marzano tomato sauce
lumache nero$30.00
squid ink pasta, gulf white shrimp, calamari, 'nduja, green onion, tomato, mollica

SECONDI

salmone$32.00
field peas, broad beans, sungold tomatoes, lemon butter
pollo al mattone$28.00
brick pressed green circle half chicken, salsa verde, crispy potatoes
saltimbocca$28.00
heritage pork tenderloin, prosciutto, sage, rabe, crispy pecorino potatoes
bistecca$52.00
australian wagyu skirt steak, fingerlings, cipollini, red wine reduction

CONTORNI

broccoli rabe$10.00
crispy pecorino potatoes$10.00
sautéed mushrooms$10.00
field peas$10.00

APERITIVOS

Manhattan's Too Crowded$18.00
La Principessa$18.00
Nella Notte$17.00
The Holy Grace$16.00
I Pit-y The Fool$16.00
La Canarina$17.00
Giardiniera (ZERO PROOF)$14.00

BIRRA

Peroni Lager$7.00
Miller Lite$7.00
Tucker Brewing Pilsner$7.00
Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale$7.00
Wild Leap Chance IPA$8.00
Line Creek First Crush IPA$8.00
Beck's (non-alcoholic)$7.00
Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden (non-alcoholic)$7.00

VINO SPUMANTE E ROSATO

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto$12.00
Franciacorta, Berlucchi, Lombardy$22.00
Rosé, Fattoria Sardi, Toscana$15.00

VINO BIANCO

Pinot Grigio, Borgo Conventi, Friuli$16.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneleigh, Marlborough$14.00
Sancerre, Domaine Serge Laporte, Loire Valley$26.00
Gavi, Marchesi di Barolo, Gavi$16.00
Chardonnay, Bramito, Umbria$17.00
Chardonnay, Beni Di Batasiolo, Langhe$20.00

VINO ROSSO

Nebbiolo, Terzetto, Piemonte$14.00
Valpolicella, Bertani, Veneto$16.00
Pinot Noir, Tolloy, Trentino-Alto Adige$18.00
Sangiovese, Ventisei, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano$22.00
Chianti Classico, Tenuta di Arceno, Toscana$19.00
Primitivo, Torcicoda, Salento$17.00
Barbera d'Alba, Roberto Sarotto, Piemonte$18.00
Super Tuscan, Yantra, Toscana$17.00
Super Tuscan, Il Bruciato, Bolgheri$21.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Ranch, Napa$26.00

What 3,131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Atlanta Metro
Italian
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Valenza Restaurant delights diners with its "best Italian" cuisine and "consistently fantastic" service. Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a favorite for special occasions and casual dining alike. Despite some noise concerns, its "delicious specials" and "excellent wine selections" keep patrons returning.

3,132 Reviews

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Laura
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We make it to Valenza every month or two and always have a great experience. The pasta is exceptional and I usually enjoy their specials. Last night we tried the tiramisu for the first time and I regret knowing about that. It was so good! I feel like I will have to order it every time we return now. I asked and they said they make it fresh everyday. We always start with the bread, I think the focaccia is the best. Either way you won’t be disappointed!
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De Baun
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant is small, dark and rather packed. I reserved a table, and they seated me in a nice, recessed booth. The noise level there was still above average. The service was good. The fritto misto was a generous portion - mostly calamari with two small shrimp and a tiny piece of cod. The dipping sauces were flavorful. The Caesar salad was average, and the white chocolate bread pudding was more like a slice of dense cake - a little crisp on top. I didn't taste any white chocolate flavor. The dark chocolate gelato that topped it was outstanding and tasted homemade. My partner had the butternut ravioli and said it was excellent. If I go back, I'll stick with just a pasta dish and gelato.
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Ira
Atlanta Metro
177 reviews
vip
5.0
177 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
always excellent food and service and sensitive to needs of an 8Y/o
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Brian
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. We were a party of ten. Our server worked extremely well with our varying requests. She made great recommendations, all food was served promptly and at the same time. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Would dine here again.
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Charles
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very good food and service, saltimbucca was excellent
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John
Atlanta Metro
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valenza has been and continues to be our favorite restaurant in Atlanta, but drink prices are just getting crazy. $21.50 for a manhattan. C'mon man!
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Andrew
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful authentic Italian fare. Great pasta and meatballs. Great for conversation.
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Gerri
Atlanta Metro
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All the staff at Valenza are wonderful. Michael and Erica the best!! Food is exceptional as is service.
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Janice
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance and food were delightful! Loved the butternut squash ravioli with sage butter and pecans!
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Sam
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous meal… the ravioli was best yet and the spaghettini was delicious… best meatballs I’ve ever had. The tiramisu was the perfect ending.
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FAQs

Valenza Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 969-3233.

Valenza Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 3131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1441 Dresden Drive Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30319

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Appalachee
Neighborhood
Brookhaven
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Brookhaven MARTA
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Swickerath
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.valenzarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(404) 969-3233

Featured in

50 Atlanta Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Valenza Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

50 Atlanta Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

tiramisu

Salmone

ravioli

ANTIPASTI

pane$6.00

salumi e formaggi$29.00

bietole arrosto$19.00

cesare$14.00

insalata mista$16.00

fritto misto$22.00

polpo$19.00

PRIMI

agnolotti$29.00

capellini$21.00

bucatini$27.00

trottole$25.00

pappardelle$27.00

ravioli$22.00

spaghettini$25.00

lumache nero$30.00

SECONDI

salmone$32.00

pollo al mattone$28.00

saltimbocca$28.00

bistecca$52.00

CONTORNI

broccoli rabe$10.00

crispy pecorino potatoes$10.00

sautéed mushrooms$10.00

field peas$10.00

APERITIVOS

Manhattan's Too Crowded$18.00

La Principessa$18.00

Nella Notte$17.00

The Holy Grace$16.00

I Pit-y The Fool$16.00

La Canarina$17.00

Giardiniera (ZERO PROOF)$14.00

BIRRA

Peroni Lager$7.00

Miller Lite$7.00

Tucker Brewing Pilsner$7.00

Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale$7.00

Wild Leap Chance IPA$8.00

Line Creek First Crush IPA$8.00

Beck's (non-alcoholic)$7.00

Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden (non-alcoholic)$7.00

VINO SPUMANTE E ROSATO

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto$12.00

Franciacorta, Berlucchi, Lombardy$22.00

Rosé, Fattoria Sardi, Toscana$15.00

VINO BIANCO

Pinot Grigio, Borgo Conventi, Friuli$16.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneleigh, Marlborough$14.00

Sancerre, Domaine Serge Laporte, Loire Valley$26.00

Gavi, Marchesi di Barolo, Gavi$16.00

Chardonnay, Bramito, Umbria$17.00

Chardonnay, Beni Di Batasiolo, Langhe$20.00

VINO ROSSO

Nebbiolo, Terzetto, Piemonte$14.00

Valpolicella, Bertani, Veneto$16.00

Pinot Noir, Tolloy, Trentino-Alto Adige$18.00

Sangiovese, Ventisei, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano$22.00

Chianti Classico, Tenuta di Arceno, Toscana$19.00

Primitivo, Torcicoda, Salento$17.00

Barbera d'Alba, Roberto Sarotto, Piemonte$18.00

Super Tuscan, Yantra, Toscana$17.00

Super Tuscan, Il Bruciato, Bolgheri$21.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Ranch, Napa$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does Valenza Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?