Tucked beneath a Buckhead residence, La Grotta Ristorante feels like stepping into a beloved secret passed down through generations. You glide down to a candlelit room where white linens, soft voices, and clinking glasses signal a classic night ahead.
The Northern Italian menu reads like a greatest hits album, with pastas, antipasti, and desserts that regulars whisper about. If you love tradition with polish, this place will have you planning your next reservation before dessert arrives.
1. Finding La Grotta Below the Stairs
You will likely double take when you arrive, because La Grotta hides downstairs beneath a Buckhead condo. The stairway and elevator lead to a softly lit dining room where murmured conversation bounces off white linens.
It feels like a secret kept by old friends, the kind of place you learn about from someone who loves you…