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no. 246, Decatur, GA

no. 246

4.8 (3816)
$30 and under
Italian
129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (678) 399-8246
  • Website
    http://www.no246.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Drew Belline
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private buy out events, or large group dining in our main dining room and patio.
  • Location
    129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Cross street
    Church Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking throughout Decatur or there are two lots on the north corners of Church and Ponce.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur MARTA station is one block south of our location.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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What 3,816 people are saying

no. 246 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Italian

  • DeKalb

    Best Overall

  • DeKalb

    Best Food

  • DeKalb

    Best Ambiance

  • DeKalb

    Best Value

  • DeKalb

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
No. 246 offers a "beautiful decor" and "amazing atmosphere" that complement its "delicious food" and "great service." Diners rave about its authentic Italian dishes, with favorites like "cheesy garlic bread" and "black spaghetti." The staff is "attentive" and "accommodating," making it a "perfect spot for celebrating special occasions."
3,816 Reviews

  1. Lance VIP

    Atlanta41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. One if our favorite places to visit when in Atlanta!

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  2. Rosalind VIP

    Atlanta26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to 246 many times and have even hosted events there, but have to say this past experience has shown a significant decrease in the food quality and honestly, for some Dishes is only a notch or two above something like a Carrabbas or Olive Garden. The meatballs were good but not so tender-pretty firm. The panzanella salad, albeit tasty, was very overdressed-so much so that there was easily 1/4-1/3 cup of dressing at the bottom of the bowl. Plus it was mainly bread rather than tomatoes/veggies dotted with the bread. But the pastas were the weakest link in our meal. I ordered the black spaghetti, which I’ve had there before, and my husband ordered the scallop puttanesca. Both pastas were absolutely swimming in sauce and the pasta itself was way past Al dente and almost mushy. The puttanesca was missing that salty brinyness that should be there and really was just soupy tomato sauce dotted with just a few olives. And there were very few pieces of scallop, as well. The service was fine although several times our server roughly grabbed things away and banged spoons and dripped sauce on my husbands lap from her roughness and lack of finess. This is not something I am used to from 246 or any Ford Fry establishment. We have often enjoyed our time there and appreciate the fine and careful approach to fresh Italian food (especially dining at the chefs counter), but admittedly I’m not sure we will return anytime soon. I strongly suggest taking a look at who is preparing the food and having better QC and perhaps resetting.

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  3. Nathan

    Atlanta1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely high-energy indoors, almost chaotic, the tables were very close together meaning we could clearly hear the neighboring tables' conversations even with the high noise level of the restaurant. The service was decent, but the particular server our table had was sub-par, one time even walking away when we were asking questions about the menu.

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  4. Arlen

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience!!! Our waiter Drew went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Will definitely be back. Everything was spectacular.

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  5. Lisa VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really Great food and great service! We will come back.

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  6. Jonathan VIP

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here a few times and it’s by far my favorite Italian spot to get food at. Every time tastes as good as the first time. Highly recommend. Good for a date with the wife or dinner with family.

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  7. Elise Ann VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was top notch and helped us with the wine pairings. Two of us had chicken entrees which were incredibly dry and rather disappointing. We had tiramisu for dessert which was a lovely ending to the meal. You can tell that they have a pastry chef who knows their craft! Well done!

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  8. Maeve

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a New Yorker I have been looking for a good Italian spot. Was very excited to try no. 246 and I cannot wait to go back! Delicious food, great ambience and the staff is wonderful.

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  9. Bianca VIP

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ran late because driving through a monsoon caused traffic but Camille, was flawless in her handling of our SOS. As always, service was impeccable. Our server was outstanding and made wonderful suggestions. And I would be remiss if I didn’t state how fantastic all the other individuals who came into contact with our table were. See you soon!

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  10. sid

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor Amazing atmosphere Delicious food Great service

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FAQs

no. 246 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (678) 399-8246.

no. 246 is rated 4.8 stars by 3816 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
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129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Church Street
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking throughout Decatur or there are two lots on the north corners of Church and Ponce.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur MARTA station is one block south of our location.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Drew Belline
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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