Bergamo
This quaint restaurant is a hidden gem--it is in a strip mall near a Publix. If you go, expect a bit of a wait because everything is made fresh from scratch, even the pizza dough. Bergamo's also uses seasonal ingredients. This restaurant is suitable for families. As of December 2009, Bergamo's is open from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Bergamo
4920 Bells Ferry Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 445-8585
bergamopizza.com
Carrabba's Italian Gril
Carrabba's Italian Grill is a popular Italian chain restaurant. The atmosphere is warm, cozy and usually crowded. This restaurant is suitable date-fare and makes a good choice for a family. Carrabba's prides itself on its fresh mussels, its extra virgin olive oil from Spain and its pasta imported from Pompeii. The soups and sauces are made fresh daily. Try the mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. As of December 2009, Carrabba's is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday; from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; and from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
1160 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 499-0338
carrabbas.com
Zucca Bar and Pizzeria
Zucca Bar and Pizzeria is a New York transplant with exposed brick walls and a Cheers-type of atmosphere at the bar. Zucca's motto is "New York City is so far away, and life's too short to eat bad pizza." The pizzeria's signature dish is Staten Island thin-crust pizza. Zucca's also has some of the best soups in town. This is a family-friendly restaurant with moderate prices and children's menus. Zucca's keeps later hours than most Kennesaw restaurants. This restaurant is open from 11 a.m to 2 a.m. Monday-Saturday and from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday.
Zucca Bar and Pizzeria
745 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 290-9313
zuccapizza.com
Olive Garden
If you want a more generic Italian restaurant, you can't go wrong with Olive Garden. This restaurant is a perennial favorite with Kennesaw residents. It is conveniently located in the Town Center Mall area after a day of shopping. Try such entrees as Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, Stuffed Chicken Marsala and Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo. As of December 2009, the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Olive Garden
429 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 424-3668
olivegarden.com
Fusco's Via Roma
Fusco's is in the neighboring city of Acworth, which is less than five miles from Kennesaw. Located in Acworth's downtown, Fusco's is in a historic brick-exposed building and is a cross between casual and elegant. The pasta dishes range from a spaghetti marinara to a lobster primavera. The menu includes such items as chicken cacciatore, seared blue fin tuna, seared duck breast, pork chops, beef tenderloin stuffed with cheeses or veal scalopine. Fusco's is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, as of December 2009.
Fusco's Via Roma
4815A S. Main St. NW
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 974-1110
fuscosviaroma.com
Vingenzo's
Vingenzo's is in Woodstock, another neighboring town. The food is classic Neapolitan cuisine. Every day, three types of pasta are made fresh. What isn't fresh is imported from Italy. There is a daily special, and the lasagna is a favorite. Watch the chefs prepare your food from the open kitchen. Vingenzo's is a cross between casual and elegant. As of December 2009, Vingenzo's is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. After your meal, stop by the restaurant's market if you would like to buy fresh olives and cheeses.
Vingenzo's
105 E. Main St.
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 924-9133
vingenzos.com
