16 Best Italian Restaurants in Athens

“Great food, good service and nice people“

“Went with party of 10. Second visit for me. They only offer valet parking. Nicely refurbished old brick factory building off the beaten path. No directional signs posted in the area. Nice seating. Good knowledgeable wait staff. You can only order your appetizers and main courses at the same time. Food was well prepared and hot. Limited menu (seems to be a trend.) Portions were relatively small. No one took home leftovers. Overall we all enjoyed our visit and meal.“

“In the conversation for the best restaurant in Athens. The grilled artichokes are not to be missed. On this visit, the Prosciutto Di Parma pizza and Butternut Squash Ravioli were outstanding. Cocktails and wine selection are top notch. Gelati e sorbetti is the perfect ending to a amazing dining experience.“

“Wonderful casual vibe. Excellent food, unexpected variations on old favorites. The risotto was a delicious mix of unexpected flavors; the halibut was cooked to tender perfection; the pasta had an interesting spicy punch. Great wine list. Attentive service. Everything you want for happiness.“

“Great restaurant! My wife & I weren’t sure where to go. I Googled “Best Restaurants in Athens, Ga”. Frankly, I had to scholl through 3-4 pages and Ossetian Athena finally came up … we’ll worth the wait! My wife & I had a great over appetizer, Mushroom Bruschetta, Caesar Salads & Salmone Al Pistacchio including an Italian Blend … simply outstanding! On top of all this, Drew, the owner, was a GREAT HOST! I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Visited here Saturday 3/14/26 for an early dinner. It was beginning to get crowded, but the wait time wasn't very long. Our server was friendly and took good care of us. Our appetizer and dinner were both great. The only complaint is they were stingy with the Alfredo sauce. We were told we had to pay extra for Alfredo sauce to dip our bread sticks, and our chicken Alfredo was much drier than normal with much less Alfredo. Other than those factors it was all around a good experience. It was our first trip to this location as we are new to the area, but it compares well to other locations we've visited.“

“While visiting my Aunt in Athens we got take out From the Timothy Road location. We were told an hour. I arrived 50 minutes later, paid and waited about 10 minutes for the server to return to the bar with our order. I could tell the pizza box was not warm but when it was handed to me. When we arrived at my Aunts condo just a few minutes up the road the pizza and pasta were COLD. Frustrating to have to wait for cold food. The salads were good and the taste of the pizza and pasta were good. Next time I guess I’ll order and wait at the bar?“

“While visiting my Aunt in Athens we got take out From the Timothy Road location. We were told an hour. I arrived 50 minutes later, paid and waited about 10 minutes for the server to return to the bar with our order. I could tell the pizza box was not warm but when it was handed to me. When we arrived at my Aunts condo just a few minutes up the road the pizza and pasta were COLD. Frustrating to have to wait for cold food. The salads were good and the taste of the pizza and pasta were good. Next time I guess I’ll order and wait at the bar?“

“While visiting my Aunt in Athens we got take out From the Timothy Road location. We were told an hour. I arrived 50 minutes later, paid and waited about 10 minutes for the server to return to the bar with our order. I could tell the pizza box was not warm but when it was handed to me. When we arrived at my Aunts condo just a few minutes up the road the pizza and pasta were COLD. Frustrating to have to wait for cold food. The salads were good and the taste of the pizza and pasta were good. Next time I guess I’ll order and wait at the bar?“

“BEST PIZZA I’VE EVER HAD IN GEORGIA. Hands down. Bonus is the authentic nostalgic mom & pop + 1980s vibe. No matter where you hail from, you won’t regret trying this pizza!“

“This place is doomed to fail. Ordered takeout and noticed the health rating as wife left with food. A glorious 85! Needless to say, food was tossed in the garbage and we will never return. This was our third attempt to give them a chance. Horrible service on first try. Horrible food on the second try and abysmal health rating on the third try. Done and done.“

“DoorDash caused a nightmare. Your Pie stepped in, called me about the sketchy dasher, and personally delivered it to me! They are always so great, but today showed how well they treat their customers. Above and beyond! Highly recommend.“

“Excellent place, for a relaxed and pleasant afternoon…“

“Good food, great people. Reasonable prices, large portions. Highly recommended.“

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“Pizza is very important for the community, American, and Georgian. Come show Love to some Athens Pizza Professionals. I hear every box comes with a food coma if you eat all of it. I appreciate the Love y'all give in each product you serve, Thank Y'all!!! Support your Local Businesses!“