Well Fed On the Town

My mom lives in NYC, a culinary mecca. So when she comes down to Atlanta, I try to take her to places I think she will enjoy. Fortunately, Atlanta has made huge strides over the last decade and is not the fast food, southern-fried place I once saw it as, so my choices have expanded. As mom and I hopped around our favorite little shops in Buckhead, we drove through an section I haven’t been in some time, and like many areas, we found it has been completely revamped with cute little eateries mixed in among larger, more well-known stores.

As we heard the grumblings of our tummies, I turned left into one area where we came across Il Bacio Pizzeria & Trattoria. What a wonderfully casual and delightfully delicious experience! After being greeted upon entering, we sat ourselves, and immediately had our drink orders taken from a very polite young man. Mom and I ogled at the menu, unable to decide what to try. Panini’s, pastas, pizzas, what decisions! Since it was a typical Atlanta summer day – hazy, hot, and humid - I almost went for the light Bacio ($10.95), a salad of Baby Spinach, Haas Avocado, Shrimp, Asparagus, Roasted Almonds, and Raspberry Vinaigrette. Instead, we both decided on a focaccia sandwich; mom the Manhattan ($6.95) - Grilled Eggplant, Grilled Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella (very apropos) and I ordered the Foresta ($6.95) - Grilled Portobello, Roasted Peppers, and Goat Cheese.

Being that it was mid-afternoon, the eatery was not very busy. However, I am sure the cheerful staff, delicious, made to order dishes, and pleasant atmosphere is the way I will always find it. I am bound to find out, since I fully intend to go back again, and again, and again. There is a whole menu to try!

Il Bacio Pizzeria & Trattoria, 2571 Piedmont Rd. Suite 120, Atlanta GA 30324 (404)467-0333