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We had a delightful experience at this charming little restaurant for my friend's birthday. They offered an excellent selection of wines, and the food was wonde... read more We had a delightful experience at this charming little restaurant for my friend's birthday. They offered an excellent selection of wines, and the food was wonderful! I can't wait to come back.

Delicious farm-to-table food. Our meal was mouth-wateringly good. The drinks were superb and the service was on point. The pesto that covered my gnocchi was per... read more Delicious farm-to-table food. Our meal was mouth-wateringly good. The drinks were superb and the service was on point. The pesto that covered my gnocchi was perhaps a bit salty, but the gnocchi itself was handmade and some of the best I've had. Our favorite dish though was the watermelon, peach, and heirloom tomato salad with feta and mint. We look forward to being able to come back another time.

Nice vibe, intimate setting, private and social distance style seating...food was great, drinks were delicious...wait staff and Manager were wonderful! read more Nice vibe, intimate setting, private and social distance style seating...food was great, drinks were delicious...wait staff and Manager were wonderful!

Lovely setup and atmosphere. Wanted to complain about the steak (see picture), but waited for more than 30 minutes and the server never showed up (he showed up... read more Lovely setup and atmosphere. Wanted to complain about the steak (see picture), but waited for more than 30 minutes and the server never showed up (he showed up finally when I was writing this review but he just briefly checked the nearby table and went away).

I loved the ambiance and vibes of this place — it was something out of a movie with a very quiet outside area, but as soon as you pass the 90s-esque grunge wind... read more I loved the ambiance and vibes of this place — it was something out of a movie with a very quiet outside area, but as soon as you pass the 90s-esque grunge windows, you enter into a wonderfully large space. The seats were nice, and each area was dividedinto rooms, along with a small curtain separating your table from the main walkway. The initial bread was given, and the oliveoil carried all the wonderful flavor, I wish the bread was warm, however, and that would’ve made it easier to chew. I did notlike my drink very much (Dressed to Kill , so I would probably get something else, or nothing at all. I also thought it wascreative to create celery bitters, but the drink (Body Double was not my cup of tea either. The Brussel Sprouts were verytasty, although I wish there was some flaky sea salt sprinkled on top as garnish. The meals were quite nice! The ChickenSchnitzel was very flavorful and paired excellently with the apples and ricotta. The Braised Lamb Gnocchi was excellent! Thegnocchi was so pillowy and fluffy and the sauce and lamb was absolutely to die for. After a while, I thought the dish became alittle too salty for my liking, but I have been told I am sensitive to salt so that was probably it. All in all, I loved bothdishes. The Gateau Victoire and Strawberry Hand Pie were excellent desserts. Would highly recommend whatever variation of handpie being served because the flavors are there and it is uniquely in its crispy shell. I love a flourless chocolate cake and theGateau Victoire was no exception. Loved the combination with the whipped cream. Yum! Now some cons: The cushioned seats werecomfortable, yes, but provided no lumbar support and were at an almost 90° angle. Hard to find a comfortable resting incline.The servers were pretty nice, however the service was a little slow. I imagine it’s due to a shortage in servers (pay servershigher!! , but our server was extremely kind and thoughtful and we were celebrating so the Gateau Victoire was

When we arrived, the restaurant was only moderately busy. Our waiter took our drink orders, but it took 20 minutes for our drinks to arrive. We both ordered the... read more When we arrived, the restaurant was only moderately busy. Our waiter took our drink orders, but it took 20 minutes for our drinks to arrive. We both ordered the fish, which was delicious, but my partner found bones in his meal after every bite. We finished our drinks and waited quite a while before the waiter returned to see if we wanted another round. After our meal, it became clear that the waiter hadn't received the note about the birthday dessert. By that point, we were so disappointed with the service that we didn't want to flag this up to the waiter. Overall, it was a letdown of a meal.

This was our second visit to Floataway, although it had been about three years since our first time. During our first meal, everything was magical, and we loved... read more This was our second visit to Floataway, although it had been about three years since our first time. During our first meal, everything was magical, and we loved every bite. However, our most recent experience was just not the same. The salad was dressed but came off as insignificant, the duck bolognese was overly salty, and the service was rather slow, especially as the evening went on. The atmosphere was lovely, my partner enjoyed the steak, and the wine was fantastic. Despite these positives, with so many great dining options in the city, it might be a while before we consider returning.

Floataway has always been very consistent and good in the course of the years, but with kitchen changes recently, the performance was good, but not as good as b... read more Floataway has always been very consistent and good in the course of the years, but with kitchen changes recently, the performance was good, but not as good as before. some short cuts on the tellers were remarkable. but still one of the better possibilities in this city.

Our waitress was very nice, but the food took about 50 minutes to an hour to get to our table after we ordered. The food is way overpriced. It was tasty, but no... read more Our waitress was very nice, but the food took about 50 minutes to an hour to get to our table after we ordered. The food is way overpriced. It was tasty, but nothing special for the price you paid for it, not to mention that the portion was VERY small for the $25 paid. We will probably not be returning.

We have been to FC for New Year's Eve several years in a row and this year was disappointing. Our crab fritter was cold in the middle, our server was sweet, but... read more We have been to FC for New Year's Eve several years in a row and this year was disappointing. Our crab fritter was cold in the middle, our server was sweet, but seemed overwhelmed and inexperienced. (Our wine was not opened up at the table which was strange. The steak was seasoned perfectly, but the whole fish was lacking in flavor. We will be back, but to note, it feels like the restaurant has taken a couple steps back in quality.

Always have great experience and very special, delicious food at Floataway. read more Always have great experience and very special, delicious food at Floataway.

I really enjoy Floataway. It is small, out of the way, nice distance between tables. Service and food are excellent. Easy comfortable dining. read more I really enjoy Floataway. It is small, out of the way, nice distance between tables. Service and food are excellent. Easy comfortable dining.

One of the best kept secrets of the ATL! I've had the pleasure of dining at Float Away twice this month and both visits were great. The apps, the wine list, the... read more One of the best kept secrets of the ATL! I've had the pleasure of dining at Float Away twice this month and both visits were great. The apps, the wine list, the bread (OMG the bread! and the entrees were fantastic. I find the interior very comfortable and the acoustics are so that it is one of the few restaurants that you can actually hear what the others in your party are saying. I've heard other people talk about the service being hit or miss. I would encourage everyone to give it another try as the food is really something special. I will most definitely be back.

This was my favorite restaurant in atlanta for years. several years ago i went back after they renovated and was seated at the kitchen door. i decided to give i... read more This was my favorite restaurant in atlanta for years. several years ago i went back after they renovated and was seated at the kitchen door. i decided to give it another's try for my birthday. i made reservations weeks ahead. went in and was seated against the windows on a night when it was 27 outside. my date and i had to wear coats and overcoat on legs. ordered fish and it was tasteless on both dishes. i ordered desert and latte and desert was excellent but to remind waiter about latte. o well.

Have frequented many times since opening more than 20 years ago. This was most disappointing visit. We were late for our 9pm reservation; but kitchen was still... read more Have frequented many times since opening more than 20 years ago. This was most disappointing visit. We were late for our 9pm reservation; but kitchen was still very much open and place almost empty. All we ordered was a salad for two and pizza; we were not there to drink (hence not a hight ticket meal . Asked for salad to be chopped fine and it wasn't (how hard is it to take a big knife to a big bowl of salad and the pizza took almost an hour to deliver to the table (are you kidding me; did they send out for it? . I know each one is made from scratch but in spite of all apologies from waitstaff, this was ridiculous. I was looking for dinner, not a midnight snack. We shall go again, but be more unforgiving next time

We have been several times. Romantic...intimate....great food. Service superb. read more We have been several times. Romantic...intimate....great food. Service superb.

The service, experience, cocktails, and food were all outstanding! I highly recommend this place. I used a Groupon, and it was definitely worth the visit. We wi... read more The service, experience, cocktails, and food were all outstanding! I highly recommend this place. I used a Groupon, and it was definitely worth the visit. We will definitely be returning!

One of Atlanta's hidden gems for dining. It's a fantastic spot for a special occasion, whether you're with a partner or a group. The food and drinks are consist... read more One of Atlanta's hidden gems for dining. It's a fantastic spot for a special occasion, whether you're with a partner or a group. The food and drinks are consistently delicious.

Elegant yet unpretentious, this restaurant offers a delightful dining experience. Jeffrey, the bartender, is not only charming but also exceptionally talented a... read more Elegant yet unpretentious, this restaurant offers a delightful dining experience. Jeffrey, the bartender, is not only charming but also exceptionally talented at creating delicious cocktails. I highly recommend this sister establishment to Bacchanalia.

Best roast chicken the the city and a wonderful spot for wine and dinner at the bar (in addition to being great for a more intentional dinner at a reserved tabl... read more Best roast chicken the the city and a wonderful spot for wine and dinner at the bar (in addition to being great for a more intentional dinner at a reserved table)!

The food was absolutely amazing, but the service left a lot to be desired. When the staff found out it was our first time dining there, they didn’t offer any de... read more The food was absolutely amazing, but the service left a lot to be desired. When the staff found out it was our first time dining there, they didn’t offer any descriptions or recommendations. Additionally, they were very slow to check in on us. Everyone in our group ordered an appetizer, entree, and dessert, so we weren't being shy about trying different dishes. Unfortunately, there were missed opportunities for upselling. It seems like management either isn't training the staff properly or isn't ensuring they maintain high standards. Overall, it was a disappointing experience for me.

We started our evening at the bar, enjoying expertly crafted cocktails along with some pleasant conversation. For dinner, we decided to share everything. We beg... read more We started our evening at the bar, enjoying expertly crafted cocktails along with some pleasant conversation. For dinner, we decided to share everything. We began with a delightful pâté topped with pickled onions, spread on crusty bread, accompanied by a generous serving of sliced mushrooms in a light wine sauce. We also shared a small plate of octopus paired with fingerling potatoes, all garnished with finely chopped herbs in a delicate sauce. For our main course, we enjoyed a rich, velvety duck gnocchi topped with spinach and served in a satisfying sauce. This delicious meal was complemented by a bottle of Chardonnay, making for a long, enjoyable, and comfortable dining experience. It was simply perfect!

They served some initial bread with olive oil that was bursting with flavor. I just wish the bread had been warm, as that would have made it easier to chew. I w... read more They served some initial bread with olive oil that was bursting with flavor. I just wish the bread had been warm, as that would have made it easier to chew. I wasn’t a fan of my drink, the "Dressed to Kill," so I would probably choose something else next time or skip drinks altogether. I appreciated the creativity behind the celery bitters, but the "Body Double" drink also wasn't to my taste. On a positive note, the Brussels sprouts were delicious; I just thought a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top would have made them even better. The entrees were quite lovely! The Chicken Schnitzel was very flavorful, and it paired beautifully with the apples and ricotta. The Braised Lamb Gnocchi was outstanding! The gnocchi was pillow-soft, and the sauce combined with the lamb was absolutely heavenly. However, I did find the dish a bit too salty after a while, but I’ve been told I’m sensitive to salt, so that could be just me. Overall, I loved both main dishes. For dessert, the Gateau Victoire and Strawberry Hand Pie were both fantastic. I highly recommend trying any variation of the hand pie; the flavors are amazing, and the crispy shell is unique. I’m a big fan of flourless chocolate cake, and the Gateau Victoire did not disappoint, especially with the whipped cream — so good! Now, some drawbacks: while the cushioned seats were comfortable, they lacked lumbar support and were angled almost at 90 degrees, making it tough to find a comfortable position. The servers were friendly, but the service was a bit slow. I suspect it might be due to a shortage of staff (seriously, let’s pay servers more!), but our server was incredibly kind and thoughtful. Since we were celebrating, the Gateau Victoire was complimentary! Overall, I’d definitely eat here again, and I also love that the menu appears to change regularly!

This restaurant is a local place. The food is average and above average in cost. I had the salmon and vegetables, one of my dinner companions had the pizza Rosa... read more This restaurant is a local place. The food is average and above average in cost. I had the salmon and vegetables, one of my dinner companions had the pizza Rosa and the other companion had the crispy pork schnitzel. The salmon well prepared, the pork schnitzel was good and the pizza Rosa was judged to be average. The beet salad with goat cheese was a shared appetizer and was quite good. It was fresh beets that were marinated in a savory mixture and served with a soft, whipped mildly flavored goat cheese. There was no bread service at all (yes, a French restaurant with no bread! . The desserts were good; I had the pound cake and my companions both had the chocolate cake, no complaints here. After dinner coffee was offered in a French press and had a good body and flavor. One dinner companion had a cocktail which she enjoyed, but I do not remember the name and my other dinner companions had a glass of white wine, which she too enjoyed. The dinner lasted two hours mainly due to slow service and long wait times between courses. The meal felt skimpy and I left a bit hungry. I doubt I will make this place a regular dining experience.

I fell in love with this hidden gem!!!! This little gem is hidden in the back of a court yard down a side road. Definitely wasn't expecting a restaurant to be t... read more I fell in love with this hidden gem!!!! This little gem is hidden in the back of a court yard down a side road. Definitely wasn't expecting a restaurant to be tucked away. Who would have known they have been here for 20 years!!! As my husband and I entered, we were both blown away at the beauty of the restaurant. Very simple decor but nice. Clean lines and neutral colors. The selection on the menu would please even the pickiest eater. There is definitely something for everyone. I ordered the wood smoked octopus with pole beans. My husband ordered the Wood Oven Roasted Loup De Mer (fish) dish and salad. The dishes weren't overly complicated but the taste was amazing. Absolutely delicious

Hmm, the menu has changed quite a bit. I remember it being more focused on fine dining rather than pizza. That said, the service was a bit slow, and the food wa... read more Hmm, the menu has changed quite a bit. I remember it being more focused on fine dining rather than pizza. That said, the service was a bit slow, and the food was just average. However, the salads were enjoyable, especially the arugula.

I hadn't visited this restaurant in quite a while, and my last impression of it was that it was quite dimly lit with average food. However, I was pleasantly sur... read more I hadn't visited this restaurant in quite a while, and my last impression of it was that it was quite dimly lit with average food. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I went there for dinner recently...

I ordered dessert for takeout from this restaurant and arrived on time during their operating hours. However, there was nobody there — no lights were on, and no... read more I ordered dessert for takeout from this restaurant and arrived on time during their operating hours. However, there was nobody there — no lights were on, and no one answered the phone. There was no explanation for the situation.