Fresh, Light and Modern Italian Restaurant in Atlanta
I’m a foodie who’s always looking for new cafes, bars or restaurants to try. I came across Adalina, a fresh, light and modern Italian restaurant in Atlanta, and was eager to give it a try. So I hit up my friend, who also loves food, and off we went to Post Riverside to explore this new restaurant.
This Italian eatery is a hidden gem. Literally, it was a little hard to find but it was worth looking for.
For my visit, I walked up to Adalina with a reservation for lunch. The patio is full, even though it is a weekday, and the smell of Italian goodness hits me before I even get to the front door. I’m immediately greeted by the host and lead to my designated table.
Restaurant Décor:
These days décor is almost as important as the food. Once you walk through the entrance doors of Adalina, you’re greeted by a beautiful bright dining space complete with a nifty, large wood-burning oven in the kitchen and a fabulous bar. This Atlanta eatery has a clean and fresh vibe which lightens the mood.
Service:
We were greeted by Marty Stein, the maître D’ of Adalina. Marty was very pleasant, he gave us the rundown of the menu and left us to mull over the delicious options. As Marty walked away from our table to grab our waiter, I watched him stop by other diner’s tables and ask how their food was. People in the restaurant business who take the time to personally greet their diners are awesome.
The waiter that served us was a delight. He was very knowledgeable, attentive, caring and made some great recommendations.
Food:
We ordered the Mozzarella Fries to start which was paired with a marinara sauce. These cheese sticks were delicious.
The Super Salad, as well as the Cesar Salad came out next. If you like your greens, you’ll love the variety of ingredients in the Super Salad. Made up of broccoli rabe, strawberry and fennel salad, kale hummus, pickled mustard greens, lettuce, and topped with a Adalina vinaigrette.
The Local Mushroom Pizza ( ricotta, fig preserve, arugula, prosciutto ) was amazing! The wood-burning oven makes a huge difference when it comes to pizza.
If you love a good sandwich this Adalina Porchetta sandwich will make your taste buds smile. Made with pesto, arugula, tomato, and garlic aioli.
The Manicotti was our final main dish. Filled with ricotta, parmesan, herbs, and topped with arrabbiata sauce, this pasta dish did not disappoint.
Dessert:
Don’t miss the desserts! Choosing just one was a difficult task, however, we settle on the Mascarpone Cheesecake ( roasted pineapple, ginger, white chocolate, and pecans ).
We came for the pasta and pizza, but we stayed for the dessert. The Mascarpone cheesecake was amazing, and I highly recommend it.
Overall:
Overall, the ambience of this fresh, light and modern Italian restaurant in Atlanta is beautiful, the service is kind, and the entire dining experience is special because you know you are eating authentic Italian, and each meal is a great experience. If you’re at all in doubt, just look at the pictures. Would I dine here again? The answer is yes!
Address:
Adalina
4403 Northside Pkwy NW #150
Atlanta, GA 30327
Website: www.adalinaatlanta.com
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18 Comments
dearmummyblog
I love mozzarella fries! Last time we had them was at a festival! Looks like a good spread of food x
explorethe6
Delicious!!!!
ChelseaMamma
How cool is that pizza oven!!
explorethe6
Right! Once of the biggest I’ve seen 🙂
Kalyan Panja
You surely had a glorious time in this gastronomic heaven. I wish I was there.
Yeah Lifestyle
I am loving the decor of the restaurant, it’s so beautiful! The food all looks super tasty!
explorethe6
It is a beautiful space 🙂
Jasmine - LoveLifeLaughMotherhood
sounds like a nice resturant. Atlanta has so many places to choose from
missfirestar
I agree that the decoration of the restaurant makes a difference and oh my! your pictures are insanely delicious!
Lyosha Varezhkina
Italians definitely of good food. I love Italian cosine the most. Would have been delighted to visit this place as well
Indu
Ambiance of this Italian restaurant is quite tempting to indulge in delicious food. Wonderful review.
Cristina Petrini
This place reminds me of Italy … what flavors … what riches … what simplicity! beautiful local!
Chantell - Adoration 4 Adventure
I really love this blog post! Looks like the ambiance of this restaurant is fresh and beautiful. The food really looks good!
explorethe6
Thank you! Yes the décor was beautiful and the food delicious
Wren LaPorte
Looks like an amazing place to go to. I love Italian food so much and that looks delicious!
explorethe6
It was a really nice restaurant 🙂
Sondra Barker
Really pretty area and the food looks delicious! Really love your blog!
explorethe6
It is a nice area and the food is awesome 🙂