Quaint Restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia

For outdoor activities in Georgia, one may choose to go to Atlanta due to the variety of activities and its big city stature. The Atlanta Outdoor Activity Center is a big draw--it's a 26-acre nature preserve that promotes education about conservation. In a big metropolitan area such as Atlanta, it's easy to get lost in a swarm of large chain restaurants. Sometimes you're just in the mood for a nice meal in a homey, quaint environment.

Pasta da Pulcinella

Located in a cozy, charming cottage is Pasta da Pulcinella. Open for dinner seven days a week and for lunch Monday to Friday, it has a fancy decor yet still maintains a casual, quaint atmosphere. The most popular dish is the Tortelli di Mele--a pasta filled with sweet sausage, apples and parmesan cheese.

1123 Peachtree Walk
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-1114
pastadapulcinella.com‎

Wisteria Restaurant

Located in the Atlanta neighborhood of Inman is Wisteria Restaurant. According to CitySearch's Best of Atlanta, Wisteria ranked in the Top 10 for "Best American Food," "Best Business Dining," "Best Celebrity Chef," "Best Desserts," "Best Family Friendly Dining," "Best Fine Dining," "Best French Fries," "Best People Watching," "Best Wine List," "Best Romantic Dining," "Best Seafood," "Best Steak," and "Best Vegan Food"--quite a list of accomplishments. Recommended dishes include the chicken with collard greens and the beef tenderloin with mac and cheese.

471 N. Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 525-3363
wisteria-atlanta.com‎

Vinings Inn Restaurant

Vinings Inn Restaurant is known for its cozy, quaint Southern charm. Over the years, the building housing this restaurant has been a general store, a post office, an antique store, an apartment building and now a top restaurant. According to reviews, if you want a good meal in a friendly environment, you cannot go wrong here. Be sure to try either the lamb chops or the meat loaf.

3011 Paces Mill Rd. SE
Atlanta, GA
(770) 438-2282‎
viningsinn.com

Royal Orchid Thai Cuisine

Royal Orchid is a quaint Thai restaurant, known for its outdoor seating area and prompt service. The prices bring people back for more, as one can expect dinner for two complete with alcoholic drinks for just $30. If you visit Royal Orchid, try the Chicken Snap Dragon, fresh vegetables sautéed in a spicy sauce with chicken, or the Tom Kha, a mix of coconut milk, lime juice, chili paste, lime leaves and lemon grass with your choice of meat and tofu.

931 Monroe Dr NE, #C106
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 892-4345‎
royalorcthaicuisine.com

Article Written By Kimberly Porter

Kimberly Porter is a writer based in Miami Beach, Fla., first published in high school when she was an intern with "The Miami Herald." Since then she has interned with "Ocean Drive Magazine," graduated from Florida International University and written articles for "Social Affairs Magazine." Currently she writes articles mainly Trails Travel, GolfLink and eHow.

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