Best Authentic Restaurants in Decatur

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1. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3774)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 95 times today

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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2. Iberian Pig - Decatur

4.7

Exceptional(5387)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Decatur

Booked 26 times today

The Iberian Pig is a modern Spanish tapas restaurant matching bold flavors with a warm convivial environment. Our culinary team strives to offer a menu combining the traditional tastes of Spain with fresh and eclectic creativity. In addition to tapas, we boast one the most expansive selections of imported cheeses and cured meats in the country, which includes various cuts of the prized Jamón Ibérico. Our wine list is a focused selection from Spain, Chile, and Argentina and our cocktail list consists of faithful classics and a number of seasonally rotating signature combinations. We look forward to serving you!

3. White Bull

4.7

Exceptional(1350)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Decatur

Booked 17 times today

The White Bull is a farm-forward restaurant utilizing only GA grown products. Chef Pat Pascarella gives respect to his Italian culture by milling his own grain for both our house made bread and house made pasta. We feature local farms all over the menu, such as; cheeses, honey, meats, vegetables and fish.Ernest Hemingway once named a blank piece of paper "The White Bull." Welcome to our blank canvas.Unfortunately we are unable to guarantee that multiple reservation will be sat together.

4. Parker's on Ponce

4.7

Exceptional(3625)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Decatur

Booked 17 times today

Owned by brothers John-Thomas and Christopher Scott, Parker's on Ponce is Decatur's first independently owned steakhouse. The Scott family has always been extremely involved in the local community, including local government. The restaurant is named after John-Thomas' 12 year old daughter, Parker. The whole family is often seen at the restaurant - it is not a business to them, but a home - and they treat guests of the restaurant as family as well.

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5. Rreal Tacos - Decatur

4.6

Exceptional(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Decatur

Booked 3 times today

Rreal Tacos is Atlanta’s tastiest taqueria, offering a fresh, seasonal approach to traditional Mex. Rreal Authentic Mexican Tacos and craft Margaritas! Over 200 Tequilas and Mezcals to chose from!

6. Cafe Lily

4.7

Exceptional(1397)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Decatur

Booked 15 times today

Café Lily is a venerable neighborhood bistro offering an eclectic variety of cuisines from around the Mediterranean Sea: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East. Established in 1999, Café Lily remains the quintessential Decatur restaurant, whether you are looking for a nice, romantic dinner, a celebration party, a large event, or just some small plates and a nice glass of wine!

7. 9 Mile Station

4.6

Exceptional(757)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 83 times today

9 Mile Station is located right off the Atlanta Beltline on the rooftop of Atlanta's historic Ponce City Market. Offering creative American grill cuisine with regional influences, our menus change regularly based on seasonality and product availability. The 9 Mile Station dining room incorporates an open-style kitchen where you can observe our chefs during your visit. Enjoy one of the best views of the Atlanta Skyline with our unrivaled cocktails here on The Roof at Ponce City Market!

8. TWO urban licks

4.6

Exceptional(12179)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 65 times today

TWO Urban Licks' incredible wood-fired cuisine, live rotating rotisseries, unique 26 foot wine on tap barrel wall (the first in the country!), funky live blues, Beltline views and the "wow" design centered around the floor to ceiling Todd Murphy painting lit by a gas lamp wall make TWO truly one of a kind.The innovative, domestic and international, wine program consists solely of stainless steel barrels of wine displayed in a 26 foot, glass and steel, temperature controlled tower situated prominently in the restaurant. The Bar also boasts 4 in house draft cocktails, infusions and a state of the art beer program. TWO has garnered an abundance accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List", Bon Appetit's "Hot 50 Tables" and one of Rachael Ray's "favorite restaurants" in the country by Instyle Magazine. Nominated locally year after year as "Best Restaurant Scene" and "best place to take an out of towner", guests keep coming back for dinner and weekend brunch!

9. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5736)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 73 times today

For over 40 years, Murphy's has ranked among Atlanta's best restaurants, famous for best brunch and creative lunch and dinner cuisine. Chef Matt McCarthy creates seasonal American menus with small plates to share, salads, and favorite entrees: Brisket, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and Steaks. Our in-house Pastry Chef Kassie Ruffin, creates fresh pastries and desserts. Our retail wine shop provides outstanding wines to diners by the glass or bottle at value prices, with wine tastings, wine flight happy hours and wine dinners weekly and monthly. The decor combines exposed-brick walls with French café doors to divide tables among quiet spaces ideal for conversation, either inside the cozy dining room or outside on the patio. Valet parking during peak hours. Private dining available. Our Patio seating is first come, first served and seats only parties of 4 or less. Requests for patio seating are not guaranteed. Inclement weather will also cause us to close all patio seating.

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10. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4836)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 51 times today

La Tavola Trattoria serves up simple yet elegant Italian dishes that highlight the true taste of Italy. Its exposed brick and dark wood floors give the restaurant an authentic trattoria feel. As one reviewer noted, it offers 'rustic comfort food' that is both 'fresh and very tasty'. With consistently high ratings for food, ambience, and service, La Tavola Trattoria is truly an authentic Italian experience in the heart of Atlanta.

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Elizabeth
Atlanta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely delicious! Drew, Powell, and Alessia were amazing!
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no. 246Price: Moderate• Italian• Decatur
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4.8
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Stella
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a wonderful dinner. The service and food was outstanding!
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Iberian Pig - DecaturPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Decatur
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4.7
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ArturoVIP
Atlanta •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Ask to sit in the back patio, it's lovely! Food was amazing!
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White BullPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Decatur
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4.7
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Kenya
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a large party of 13 people and everything was set up so beautifully for us. Parker on Ponce was very accommodating and Angel out server was absolutely amazing! Thank you!
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Parker's on PoncePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Decatur
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4.7
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Tianna
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
I made a reservation. My table was ready when I got there. The service and food were great. After the check was paid they didn’t rush us to leave. Great experience. The only thing i didn’t like was the parking was almost $30. Had I known that I would’ve found street parking.
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Rreal Tacos - DecaturPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Decatur
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4.6

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