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Watershed NIKOLAI’S ROOF 255 Courtland St., Atl. 404/221-6362. Fantastic fare in elegant surroundings with attentive service and spectacular skyline views. p }}} nikolaisroof.com. ★★★
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AQUA BLUE 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770/643-8886. Choose from sushi, seafood, steaks and chops in a soothing setting. p }} aquablueatl.com. ★★ JOLI KOBE BAKERY & BISTRO 5600 Roswell Road NE, Atl., 404/843-3257; 1545 Peachtree St. NE, Atl., 404/870-0643. Great neighborhood spot for coffee and dessert, Sunday brunch or a meal, from almond chicken curry salad to potato crusted salmon. p } jolikobe.com. MARKET W Atlanta-Buckhead, Atl., 3377 Peachtree Road NE. 404/523-3600. Chef JeanGeorges Vongerichten reinvents classic dishes with an eclectic flair, from Maine lobster with crispy potatoes and spicy aioli to bacon wrapped shrimp with avocado and passion fruit mustard. p }} marketbuckhead.com. 10 DEGREES SOUTH 4183 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404/705-8870. South African restaurant offers a cultural fusion of cuisine, from calamari and lamb chops to sosaties and chicken curry, in a lively setting. p }} 10degreessouth.com. 140
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KYMA 3085 Piedmont Road, Atl. 404/2620702. Dramatic décor and inventive cuisine, including wood-grilled octopus, oven-roasted lemon chicken, slow-braised lamb shank, and spinach and feta spanakopita. p h }} buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★★
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ANTICA POSTA 519 E. Paces Ferry Road, Atl. 404/262-7112. Tuscan cuisine served in a cozy bungalow with an extensive wine list. p }} anticaposta.com. BARAONDA RISTORANTE & BAR 710 Peachtree St., Atl. 404/879-9962. Authentic Italian cuisine, from homemade pastas and pizzas to grilled dishes, served in a charming setting, with an expansive wine list. p }} baraondaatlanta.com. DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atl. 404/844-4810. Simple, regional Italian foods with a focus on the grill, from aged steaks to unique pasta creations and signature veal chop. p }} davios.com. DØUBLE ZERØ NAPOLETANA 5825 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/991-3666. Southern Italian featuring the cuisine of the Campania region of Italy, as well as Neapolitan pizza. p }} doublezeroatl.com.
FLOATAWAY CAFE 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 15, Atl. 404/892-1414. Fresh seasonal cuisine is created with country French, Mediterranean and Italian influences. p }} starprovisions.com. IL LOCALINO 467 N. Highland Ave., Atl. 404/222-0650. Flavorful food in a fun setting, with cozy dimensions, eclectic decor and warm hospitality. p }} localino.info. ★★★★ LA GROTTA 2637 Peachtree Road, Atl, 404/231-1368; 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Dunwoody, 770/395-9925. Enjoy a three-course dinner in an intimate place overlooking a beautiful garden. p h }} lagrottaatlanta.com. ★★★★ LA PIETRA CUCINA 1545 Peachtree St. NE (Beverly Road), Atl, One Peachtree Pointe. 404/888-8709. Italian cooking with a contemporary twist, in a relaxed atmosphere. p }} lapietracucina.com. MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 3368 Peachtree Road, Atl, 404/816-9650; 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atl, 770/8043313. Divine dining in a nostalgic setting reminiscent of pre-World War II Little Italy. p } maggianos.com. MEDICI 2450 Galleria Pkwy., Atl, Renaissance Waverly Hotel. 770/953-4500. Mediterraneaninspired Tuscan grill specializing in herb-rubbed prime steaks, hand-crafted