Alfredo's Italian Restaurant

(404) 876-1380

1989 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE (Liddell Drive NE)
Atlanta, GA 30324 33.8109 -84.3578

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Neighborhoods: Morningside-Lenox Park, Northeast, Northeast

alfredositalianrestaurant.com

Years in business

Established in 1974

Hours:

Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm

Fri-Sat 5pm-11:30pm

Sun 5pm-10pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Date Spot, Carry Out, Outdoor Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Italian

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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What People Are Saying About Alfredo's Italian Restaurant

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The Scene – A dusky jewel among the lower-strata strip joints and fetish shops of Cheshire Bridge Road, this concrete block bunker is a stalwart veteran of the Atlanta dining scene. Experience-seekers will squeal with delight upon entering the low-lit dining room with its red vinyl, gilt decorations and tuxedo-clad servers. Premium seats have their back to the wall. – – The Food – Much of the appeal at this local favorite is the old school atmosphere, and there are plenty of reliable Italian favorites on the menu. Follow your instincts and go retro to the hilt--big…

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The Extras:
Celebrating a birthday? Alfredo's offers a complimentary assorted dessert tray for the occasion.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere is comfortable, but you se.”
  2. “like authentic italian food with a cheesy atmosphere.”
  3. “The atmosphere was very romantic.”
  4. “The ambiance is great and the food and service even better!”
  5. “We also like the fact that this magical restaurant frequently seats 5 generations of a single family while young lovers at a booth on the back wall enjoy the ambiance of the romantic room and a frequent opera or Frank Sinatra tune on the sound system.”
  6. “My husband and I dined at Alfredo's a couple nights ago craving a good Italian meal and a romantic night together.”
  7. “The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was very nice with really low lighting.”
  8. “The black leather booths are the most comfortable seating I have ever experienced in a restaurant.”
  9. “AMAZING service and dark, cozy atmosphere.”
  10. “After just one visit, I feel comfortable saying that this is truly the best Itallian restaurant in Atlanta.”
  11. “Great experience and romantic atmosphere for adults.”
  12. “Add a small cozy restaurant, good service, and no yuppies on cell phones.”
  13. “Great food, service and atmosphere.”
  14. “The service was great, the ambiance was comfortable and cozy, but the food was average.”
  15. “The food is excellent, the waiters are friendly (and Italian) and the ambiance is great.”
  16. “Terrific veal, good bar, romantic & still kid-friendly.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Terrific veal, good bar, romantic & still kid-friendly.”
  2. “No matter what night you go the service is the best, the wine prices are the best and the food is the best.”
  3. “To fully experience the big O, I recommend bringing your own bottle of wine, as Alfredo's only charges a $15 corking fee.”
  4. “And we don't have to compete with the pony-tailed Porsche and Bentley crowd - THANK GOD - who care more about $300 bottles of wine and chrome and glass mirrors than they do about fabulous food & service at decent prices (that never seem to change).”
  5. “The mussles are amazing and I seriously wanted to drink the juice they were swimming in directly from a wine glass - it was THAT good.”
  6. “The house wine is delicious and relatively inexpensive.”
  7. “They have a good wine list, but the house wines are all pretty palatable and cheap.”
  8. “The simple black coffee after the meal is the best coffee I ever have and it goes great with a world-class Alfredos home-made cannoli.”
food quality
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. “The food was amazing and my family now raves about Altanta and how much they look forward to coming down and going to Alfredo's again.”
  2. “AMAZED at the horrible service especially when we were so looking forward to the food.”
  3. “was hoping that this place was at least authentic.”
  4. “used to rave about Alfredo's: yes, it looks like straight out of the Sopranos and they have relatively good food.”
  5. “and i love pasta.”
  6. “We also enjoyed the pasta dishes.”
  7. “We had fried mozzarella for an appetizer and the cheese was very fresh.”
  8. “The veal was over floured and the overall dish was very disappointing as this is one of our favorite Italian dinners.”
  9. “The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and each order was perfect!”
  10. “Their garlic bread and escargot is amazing, as is every pasta dish I've tried.”
  11. “Bad food.”
  12. “Great food, service and portions.”
  13. “don't know why everyone loves the garlic bread.”
  14. “If you are looking for great southern Italian food in Atlanta.”
  15. “don't recommend the stuffed mushrooms, as you won't hallicunate and the hand job between first and second course won't ever be the same.”
  16. “Marsala sauce is supposed to be thin, lightly sweet, and have you ready to lick the plate clean.”
  17. “Excellent authentic italian food”
  18. “Just great Italian food.”
  19. “The service was great, the ambiance was comfortable and cozy, but the food was average.”
  20. “We started our meal with the cold Antipasto Alfredo's platter, our first mistake.”
  21. “And we don't have to compete with the pony-tailed Porsche and Bentley crowd - THANK GOD - who care more about $300 bottles of wine and chrome and glass mirrors than they do about fabulous food & service at decent prices (that never seem to change).”
  22. “It is an authentic atmoshpere with the best food for the price I have ever had.”
  23. “The simple black coffee after the meal is the best coffee I ever have and it goes great with a world-class Alfredos home-made cannoli.”
  24. “This is authentic Italian and unbeatable service.”
  25. “My husband and I dined at Alfredo's a couple nights ago craving a good Italian meal and a romantic night together.”
  26. “Perfectly cooked with a side of fresh marinara sauce.”
  27. “It's the food, the experience, and the atomosphere that makes this place wonderful!”
  28. “It is reasonable and the seafood as well as traditional italian dishes are the best!”
  29. “The ambiance is great and the food and service even better!”
  30. “like authentic italian food with a cheesy atmosphere.”
  31. “The food here is amazing, everything was good.”
  32. “The food is fantastic, HUGE portions, very reasonable prices, and pretty good service.”
  33. “had the Shrimp and Scallop Laguria which was very tasty, though the scallops were overcooked, they were a little rubbery.”
  34. “The garlic bread that people say is soooooooo good, is just garlic bread, with a lot of garlic and butter.”
  35. “No matter what night you go the service is the best, the wine prices are the best and the food is the best.”
  36. “really love th place the food is fab”
  37. “We've dined at Alfredo's for more than 10 years now, and its food and service never disappoint us.”
  38. “Everything here is excellent, from the appetizers (escargot is excellent) and pastas to the veal, chicken, and seafood dishes, to the filet mignon.”
  39. “Atlanta has far to many chain restaurants, and it was a refreshing change to dine at such a wonderful authentic Italian restaurant.”
  40. “Long wait, Great food”
  41. “The pasta was so fresh that it melted in my mouth.”
  42. “Great food, attentive service and reasonable prices.”
  43. “food is very good the veal chop is about the best in town”
  44. “quality restaurant of long standing, excellent reputation, service, food preparation.”
  45. “Then, the awesome bread basket was warm and had garlic breads in it.”
  46. “The person below, you obviously don't know what good food and service is.”
  47. “My husband chose to go to Alfredo's one evening hearing that the restaurant had outstanding Italian food, and to the restaurant's credit, the food was extremely good!”
  48. “The food is excellent, the waiters are friendly (and Italian) and the ambiance is great.”
  49. “The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was very nice with really low lighting.”
  50. “Despite the drawbacks, overall, the food was good, and once we were seated, it was a pleasant experience.”
  51. “They start you out with a relish tray that was tasty and unusual.”
  52. “The food was pretty good.”
  53. “Garlic bread that literally melts in your mouth, a huge meal of to-die-for Italian food, and a carafe of chianti.”
  54. “order my food.”
  55. “The food is delicious and authentic.”
  56. “guess you think of Olive Garden is authentic italian food.”
  57. “Great food, service and atmosphere.”
  58. “The house wine is delicious and relatively inexpensive.”
  59. “The best authentic Italian in Atlanta”
  60. “Love the Cesar salad: just the right amt of seasoning.”
  61. “had been itching for Carbonara, my favorite Italian dish.”
  62. “recently went to Alfredo's Italian restaurant and do not let others fool you, but they are indeed by far the best authentic Italian restaurant in Atlanta.”
  63. “The food is amazing and delicious, and the starter garlic bread is just fantastic!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “If you look at the dates on the reviews here like I have, you will see a pattern growing of a great restaurant that is going bad.”
  2. “recently went to Alfredo's Italian restaurant and do not let others fool you, but they are indeed by far the best authentic Italian restaurant in Atlanta.”
  3. “After just one visit, I feel comfortable saying that this is truly the best Itallian restaurant in Atlanta.”
  4. “All were great and we all had leftovers for lunch the next day:) Highly recommend this restaurant!”
  5. “Alfredos is probably Atlanta's best kept secret, unknown to most tourists, this restaurant is hidden from the tourist invasions, out on Cheshire Bridge Rd.”
  6. “What happaned to this once great place?”
  7. “Hands down this is the best Italian restaurant in all of Atlanta.”
service
90.90999603271484% positive
  1. “When we sat down, we were immediately greeted by an outstanding staff.”
  2. “Excellent service when getting serviced by Whorehay (George)”
  3. “Your waiter is bound to be named Luigi or Mario - just roll with it and enjoy the most excellent pizon watching this side of the Atlantic.”
  4. “AMAZED at the horrible service especially when we were so looking forward to the food.”
  5. “No matter what night you go the service is the best, the wine prices are the best and the food is the best.”
  6. “Add a small cozy restaurant, good service, and no yuppies on cell phones.”
  7. “The service was very attentive.”
  8. “Went back to Alfredo's with a group of 9 this time (we often have a large group so that was nothing new) and the service was beyond bad - I'd have to call it rude and mean spirited.”
  9. “The ambiance is great and the food and service even better!”
  10. “And we don't have to compete with the pony-tailed Porsche and Bentley crowd - THANK GOD - who care more about $300 bottles of wine and chrome and glass mirrors than they do about fabulous food & service at decent prices (that never seem to change).”
  11. “felt compelled to post my first message on city search due to the excellent service of George.”
  12. “Great food, service and portions.”
  13. “The person below, you obviously don't know what good food and service is.”
  14. “The service was great, the ambiance was comfortable and cozy, but the food was average.”
  15. “The food is fantastic, HUGE portions, very reasonable prices, and pretty good service.”
  16. “Our waiter was extremely attentive and polite.”
  17. “always a friendly staff.”
  18. “The service is impeccable.”
  19. “The food is excellent, the waiters are friendly (and Italian) and the ambiance is great.”
  20. “But on our second chance, the service was just as bad.”
  21. “The wait staff was incredibly friendly and the service was fast but not rushed.”
  22. “Rudy(a wonderful waiter there) is the best.”
  23. “The first time I went there, I went with a group and we got decent service.”
  24. “great customer service”
  25. “quality restaurant of long standing, excellent reputation, service, food preparation.”
  26. “Great food, service and atmosphere.”
  27. “We've dined at Alfredo's for more than 10 years now, and its food and service never disappoint us.”
  28. “Terrific veal, good bar, romantic & still kid-friendly.”
  29. “The garlic bread that people say is soooooooo good, is just garlic bread, with a lot of garlic and butter.”
  30. “AMAZING service and dark, cozy atmosphere.”
  31. “Inside you will eat under candlelight and be served by the best waiters around.”
  32. “This is authentic Italian and unbeatable service.”
  33. “Great food, attentive service and reasonable prices.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is fantastic, HUGE portions, very reasonable prices, and pretty good service.”
  2. “The house wine is delicious and relatively inexpensive.”
  3. “Great food, attentive service and reasonable prices.”
  4. “They have a good wine list, but the house wines are all pretty palatable and cheap.”
  5. “No matter what night you go the service is the best, the wine prices are the best and the food is the best.”
  6. “It is an authentic atmoshpere with the best food for the price I have ever had.”
  7. “Garlic bread that literally melts in your mouth, a huge meal of to-die-for Italian food, and a carafe of chianti.”
  8. “Great food, service and portions.”
  9. “And we don't have to compete with the pony-tailed Porsche and Bentley crowd - THANK GOD - who care more about $300 bottles of wine and chrome and glass mirrors than they do about fabulous food & service at decent prices (that never seem to change).”
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. “After you are finally seated (long lines) you get a small plate full of soggy vegetables that have been resting in water for probably about a week.”
  2. “quality restaurant of long standing, excellent reputation, service, food preparation.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/17/12

Alfredos - Best Restaruant in Atlanta

by bewyweet

Alfredos, located on Cheshire Bridge Road in Atlanta, with a humble appearance on the outside, that encompasses a true gem when you step inside. The smell of garlic and sound of Sinatra fill the air of this cozy spot. But, it's the food that gets me everytime. I eat everywhere, it's a passion, but this is by far the best restuarant in which I've ever had the pleasure of dining. The pasta's are melt in your mouth delicious, seasoned to perfection. My favorite, their special, which is Chilean Seabass is to die for. Trust me, just order it and see for yourself. The side of spghetti with meat sauce ties the meal together. Oh, and the appetizer of pickled vegetables and fresh garlic bread is just enough to get you ready for the meal of a lifetime. And, I can't leave out the waiting staff. They are the best. Smart and witty, you are guaranteed great service. I'm not just saying that it's the best Italian restaurnt I've ever been to, it is seriously the best restaurnat I've ever been to.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/09/11

Mediocre Food, Slow Service, Rude Waiter

by DanaDirects

We'd heard so much about this restaurant that 9 of us dined there tonight for a birthday celebration. It was possibly the worst dining experience we've ever had. The restaurant is dark and has an interesting odor. The service is slow. The food is mediocre at best. The appetizers were bland: calamari that tasted like it was frozen and then fried, tasteless stuffed mushrooms and ok escargot. The salads were a joke - served on small plates that looked to be bread plates even though they may have been salad plates. While waiting what seemed to be a long time for our entrees, one of the servers spilled a glass of water over the table including on my BlackBerry. We're still waiting on an apology. The entrees finally came and again mediocre is the best any of of us were able to give the lasagna, salmon, chicken and snapper dishes we had. We ordered a variety of desserts in hopes of salvaging a disappointing meal. We were disappointed again. I am a "foodie" and pride myself on knowing good food and great service; I've had some wonderful dining experiences throughout metro Atlanta. Tonight, I dined with a group of friends who get together throughout the year to celebrate birthdays and other events and we travel throughout metro Atlanta to dine at different restaurants. Needless to say, we're all frequent diners. None of us were prepared for the comment that the server made after we paid the check. He brought the tip back to the table to explain to us that the bill was $332 and we didn't leave enough tip. Yes, we were in shock! A mediocre dining experience deserves a mediocre tip. None of us will ever dine again at Alfredo's Italian Restaurant and I'm letting all of my friends know about the awful dining experience we had tonight.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/28/10

BEST NY STYLE ITALIAN IN ALL OF ATLANTA

by pslloyd82

I've been to Alfredo's many times and every time I'm pleased with the quality of food, service and kitschy ambiance. It's always an experience and I love going back every time. Like most Atlanta landmarks, many people with no idea of what kitsch is don't understand what makes Alfredo's great. Its not modern, Its like walking into a time warp and it's like nothing else you have ever seen.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/02/10

Excellent authentic italian food

by cocoacreme81

The place is fantastic if you get there early or have reservations. Other than that you will be wating a long time to be seated. The food is amazing and delicious, and the starter garlic bread is just fantastic! Be careful to leave room for the main course!

  • Pros: Garlic bread
  • Cons: small restaurant
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/01/09

Can we get our appetizer.. or the wine we ordered??

by LPears

My boyfriend and I went to Alfredo's this past Saturday night for dinner. We chose this restaurant because of the 4 and a half star rating on yelp and great reviews that we read.

We made a reservation, arrived a bit early and got a drink at the bar. I was surprised by the 70's, dungeon-esque atmosphere as the place has no windows but was looking forward to the yummy Italian food that everyone seemed to be raving about.

We were seated fairly quickly and before our reservation time. Our water glasses were filled and we tried the garlic bread and pickled veggies. I don't know why everyone loves the garlic bread. It tasted like the frozen garlic texas toast you can buy at the grocery store...

Our waiter came by, we ordered a carafe of wine and calamari along with our entrees. He disappears and we don't see him for another 30-40 minutes. No wine or appetizer. A food runner comes by with our entrees. We ask him to get our waiter for us. We watch him walk over to the waiter, filling the glasses of another table with wine, and see him tell the waiter our request. Our waiter looks at us then proceeds to disappear for another 10 minutes. The next time we see him, he is laughing and talking with another table. At this point the host comes by and asks us if everything is ok. We told him that it was not and explained the situation. He asks us if we would like him to take away our entrees and bring the wine and appetizers...?! At this point we had been sitting there for close to an hour. He then goes and tells our waiter what was happening and the waiter walks away again!! Didn't seem to care one bit. We said we wanted to leave and all the host did was throw his hands up and say he was sorry.

AMAZED at the horrible service especially when we were so looking forward to the food.

  • Pros: ???
  • Cons: service and decor

The Details on Alfredo's Italian Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great authentic italian food
  • great customer service
  • best authentic italian restaurant
  • favorite backhome northeastern favorite place
  • polite waiter
  • very nice atmosphere
  • decent wine prices
  • great ambiance
  • great dining experience
  • all pretty palatable house wine
  • just fantastic starter garlic bread
  • outstanding wait staff
  • terrific veal
  • heavy flavors
  • beyond bad service
  • bad food
  • very fresh goat cheese
  • reasonable seafood
  • unusual relish tray
  • authentic neighborhood italian
  • favorite italian dinners
  • authentic italian cuisine
  • full prius
  • reasonable traditional italian
  • great portions

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