Fritti
(404) 880-9559
309 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta,
GA
30307
33.763
-84.3578
Neighborhoods: Eastside, Eastside, Poncey Highlands
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In Short
Done up in red and black, this urban hot spot is anything but a neighborhood pizza joint. A pair of brick beehive ovens center the small, edgy dining room. A hip bar sits on the right as you walk in, and a modest patio, bordered by amphoras and potted plants, is open in good weather. Service is extremely professional and friendly. Authentic flavors, simply presented, are at the heart of this European-style pizzeria. Crispy, perfectly tender calamari arrive on a square of brown craft paper. Crunchy-soft croquettes are spiked with sausage. Pizzas, which are small enough for one person, are like oversized hors d'oeuvres; if you're with a group, cut them up and trade them around. Be on the lookout for a pie with prosciutto and arugula, the Speck e Rucola pizza. Housemade gelato is the best bet for dessert.
User Reviews
takarasake
February 14, 2009
Call me crazy, but pizza has never been one of my favorite foods. However, Fritti has some of the best I have had in Atlanta. Fritti does not have the most comfortable seating areas but it has an overall fun and hip vibe, and they play great music, in fact my boyfriend wanted to stay there and hang out rather than go to any other bar/club. The hostess was wonderful and catered to our needs (she switched tables for us and also gave us a new server since the one we were supposed to have never greeted us after sitting at the table for fifteen minutes). Other than that mishap, dinner was great. We love to try calamari everywhere we go to find the best. The calamari here was sub par, to be quite honest it is no better than calamari at every other Italian restaurant including the Olive Garden. I would suggest serving it with a creamier, aioli rather than the generic marinara sauce, which really tasted like some canned Ragu. Anyhow, on a great note, the Manzo, or Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Rosemary appetizer was wonderful. The beef was cooked perfectly and not over done. It was crusted in parmesean cheese and served on a bed of arugula, vinaigrette, and cheese. I would also strongly recommend the Maialona pizza. It comes with salame, cotto ham, sausage, pancetta, black olives. It is delicious. They separate all of the meats so you can get a taste of each. The sausage was creamy and rich, my favorite of the ingredients. If you like seafood, the Fritti Di Mare is good. It contains calamari, mussels, shrimp, and scallops. However, it is cheese less so if you want cheese you must pay an extra $2. I would definetly suggest Fritti if you want a night out and are tired of eating the same old stuff, i.e. pizza. We had been to Piebar many times (my significant other LOVES pizza, all kinds) and do not miss it one bit.
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Christina1336
January 02, 2009
I have never written a review for any restaurant in my life, but in this case I think it is necessary. Overall my experience at Fritti was ok. The only problem was our waitress who seemed like she may have been on another planet. Her knowledge of the beers was limited and she seemed irritated with my table of 4 when we asked questions. The disturbing part was that after we paid our bill with cash which totaled $163.00 (including a $27.00 tip mind you), we were approached by the manager outside at the valet parking who told us that our cash was short by $60.00. He asked if our experience was bad because we didn't leave enough money. I immediately told him that I am the one who paid the bill, and that I left $163.00 and that he may want to check with our waitress. The strange part was that after she took our money, we sat at our table finishing our beers for at least another 25 minutes. Why didn't he (or the waitress for that matter) approach us while we were sitting there? Why wait as we were about to get into our car? I try not to be one of a conspiracy theory, but it just seems a little strange to me. Almost like it was planned, so maybe someone could make a little extra money that evening???? I won't be back, and I plan to tell everyone I know about the money disappearance situation because that seems sketchy to me.
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EatzwithFork
November 17, 2008
My date and I went on Friday night around 7:30. The food was great quality and flavorful, although I would not recommend to someone looking for a typical pizza joint. The toppings are gourmet and topped with fine cheeses on a Napolenta style crust i.e. tender, limp thin pie with crispy outer ring crust. The seating was crowded and very "social" as you will be sitting 16" from a stanger with your back against a lit brick wall with continuous booth/bench style seating. The lighting, colors, and finishes are romantic and warm, althought the noise level and aforementioned privacy issues seem to stand in the way. The easedropping is easy because you have to talk loud even at a 2-person table and you have about 20 people within a 10 foot radius. I give it a kid friendly check as there were many there although you couldn't hear the crying and screaming over the already omnipotent sound level. The service was outstanding and the wine list was ample yet ordinary. The prices are good for the food quality, understanding that as it pertains to quantity. We ordered a single pie (11") to share and the bruschetta appetizer (3 pcs.) with a single bottle of $32 chianti and our bill was $56.00 before tip. This was enough for us but some may want to add another $13.00 pie to that for larger appetites.
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When to Go:
On Sundays, enjoy $2 bloody mary's, bellinis and mimosas.
The Extras:
For more formal dining visit sister Sotto Sotto; it's in the same building.
When to Go:
On Sundays, enjoy $4 bloody mary's and mimosas, plus breakfast pizzas.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
