Fina
Fina is a quaint Italian bistro located right next to the Atlanta airport. It would make a great first stop off the plane if you find your stomach growling. The menu stretches from pizza to lasagna to braised lamb shank. Stop in on a Monday for half priced wines, and Wednesday and Friday evenings provide the perfect Italian atmosphere with live jazz music. Open 11am to 10pm Monday through Friday, 5pm to 11pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Fina Italian Bistro
3823 Main Street
College Park, GA 30337
(404) 767-9292
finatlanta.com
Osteria 832
Craving Italian but uneasy about the damage Olive Garden might cause your wallet? Osteria 832 is your economic alternative, and it's packed with local Atlanta flavor. Quietly nestled in the Virginia Highlands, it offers 13 different pasta options, healthy Italian salads, and pizzas to share with a large group. Stop by for a weekend brunch before 3pm and enjoy a traditional omelette or a more daring breakfast pizza: complete with potatoes, tomatoes, onions and eggs. Open 5pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday, 5pm to 11pm Friday, 10am to 11pm Saturday and 10am to 10pm Sunday.
Osteria 832 Pizza & Pasta
832 North Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 897-1414
osteria832.com
Figo
Don't have the time or desire to shower before dinner? Figo brings a great casual Italian experience to Atlanta. It offers 29 choices of pasta with 14 different sauces; and you get to create your perfect combination. If you aren't craving pasta, then soups, salads and mozzarella sticks are still an option. Open 11:30am to 10pm Monday through Saturdays and 11:30am to 9:30pm Sunday.
Figo Pasta
1021 Virginia Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 817-7728
figopasta.com
The Old Spaghetti Factory
If you or your traveling companion is gluten-free, don't assume Italian food is out of the picture. The Old Spaghetti Factory offers gluten-free pasta so that everyone can experience a little bit of old Italy. Your meal will come with complimentary bread, soup or salad and don't forget your bowl of gelato served at the conclusion of your evening. Prepare yourself to be impressed with the large front door, sparkling chandeliers and the optional seating area inside of a train car. Open for lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday. Open for dinner 5pm to 9:30pm Monday through Thursday and 5pm to 10:30pm Friday. Weekend hours are 11:30am to 10:30pm on Saturday and 4pm to 9:30pm on Sundays.
The Old Spaghetti Factory
249 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 872-2841
osf.com
Article Written By Kristin Wood
Kristin Wood entered the media industry in 2006 as a proofreader. She began her writing career in 2008, with work appearing in several online magazines, corporate blogs, nonprofit websites and local newspapers. Wood specializes in education, health, beauty, fashion, business and home-and-garden topics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Point University.
