Best Authentic Restaurants in College Park

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Atlanta

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DowntownWest Midtown

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9 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Alma Cocina - Downtown restaurant

1. Alma Cocina - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(2496)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Alma Cocina’s refreshing new approach to contemporary Mexican cuisine has delighted guests since 2011 while continuing to evolve today. Traditional Latin American ingredients make for vibrant and flavorful dishes that showcase a familiar yet always new dining experience. Beyond a superior menu, they offer a unique range of tequila and cocktails with Atlanta’s Best Margarita. You won’t find this anywhere else but Alma. We are positioned perfectly for downtown corporate and social groups and private dining.

A photo of Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta restaurant

2. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta

4.1

Excellent(1339)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 60 times today

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Amalfi Cucina & Mercato - Downtown Atlanta is a traditional Neapolitan trattoria centered around an open kitchen featuring a 6,000 pound wood-burning brick oven imported from Italy. The 170 seat dining room also has large semicircular booths, custom wrought iron chandeliers along with Juliet balconies overlooking an Italian-inspired entryway. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. Just launched, a new menu which includes many fresh pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts, including beautiful imported gelato. Enjoy a full bar with local beer on tap, exclusive wine list and specialty cocktails in beautiful Downtown Atlanta.

3. Trader Vic's

4.6

Exceptional(1881)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Escape to Trader Vic’s Atlanta for international cuisine, tropical cocktails and an unforgettable ambiance featuring hand-carved tikis, palm-thatched ceilings, and south pacific décor. Located on the lower level of the Hilton Atlanta, Trader Vic’s hosts an ever-evolving menu featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. Taste The World® at Trader Vic's and enjoy the subtle smoky flavors imparted by our Chinese Wood-fired Ovens, an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like Indonesian Rack of Lamb or our fork-tender BBQ Spare Ribs.

4. Atalian

4.8

Exceptional(1004)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

We offer a fine dining experience with full table service in a business-casual setting. Atalian is also available for private events and include a large bar & lounge area with sofas & plentiful niche seating. This hidden gem features traditional Italian cuisine and seafood in a setting that is ideal for families, business luncheons & dinners as well as date nights or just drinks at the bar. Atalian offers an extensive wine menu handpicked to perfectly pair with any of the Italian entrée dishes offered. We aim to please you with the finest, traditional, Italian cuisine & seafood prepared with the freshest ingredients. We believe that dining out should be a joyous celebration. That’s why we’ve made it our goal to give each customer a complete cultural presentation with each plate, where you will experience aromatic and flavorful delicacies. We look forward to having each and every one of you dine with us soon and becoming an important part of the community.

5. Porfirios

4.3

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Authentic Mexican cuisine restaurant with many other non Mexican dishes. Big space, so we welcome big party’s. Great for business or family gatherings. With our southern hospitality we welcome you to join us at Porfirio's for a great experience! * Due to just opening of restaurant. At the moment we have not received our liquor license. BYOB for time being with Spirit store next door. Apologies for inconvenience.

6. Glenn's Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(162)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Glenn's Kitchen is a hidden gem in downtown Atlanta in the iconic Glenn Hotel. You cannot beat the restaurant's beautiful and relaxed vibe and living room-like bar area. Our restaurant is known for its American comfort food with a Southern twist. We offer a wide variety of appetizers, including our Deviled Eggs served with sweet and spicy jam, and entrées such as our famous Shrimp and Grits, Tender Braised Short Rib Sandwich, and Roasted Chicken with Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, grilled asparagus, and finished with a garlic herb jus. To finish your meal on a sweet note, try our Decadent Chocolate Cake. We also have an impressive selection of hand-crafted cocktails and wines that perfectly complement our dishes.

A photo of Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar - West Midtown restaurant

7. Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar - West Midtown

4.2

Awesome(566)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Soul food • West Midtown

Booked 26 times today

Virgil's was created to provide a space to enjoy great food, amazing service, and an abundance of love while helping to preserve the Gullah Geechee Culture.

8. Dos Bocas

3.8

Excellent(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Authentic Cajun and Tex-Mex Flavor!Dos Bocas is the result of our founders' travels through Louisiana and Texas, where they savored the best local cuisine. They meticulously selected their favorite recipes and combined them to create a unique dining experience. The people they encountered during their journey and the authentic flavors they discovered became the cornerstone of our restaurant.

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9. Authentic Steak & Seafood Inc

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Greenbriar

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Caroline
Philadelphia County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waitress was great- so personable and made excellent recommendations. Everything we had was tasty and reasonably priced. The sweet plantains were definitely a highlight. Just glad we were seated in the atrium area as the inside area was very hard to hear.
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Alma Cocina - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Downtown
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4.7
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Brad
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The classic lives up to its fine reputation! An awesome survival and great experience.
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Trader Vic'sPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Downtown
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4.6
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Ishmel
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
This place was wonderful for my girlfriend and I!The food was great, the service was speedy, and the prices for such tasty foods were incredible! I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely return again!
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Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown AtlantaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.1
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WalterVIP
Greater Boston •36 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
Highly recommended. Great service and excellent dinner experience.
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AtalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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HeatherBVIP
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Great food -Great Service!! Enjoyed our time at Porfirio's with a large group
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PorfiriosPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.3

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