Baraonda Cafe Italiano

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710 Peachtree St NE Apt 210
Atlanta, GA 30308

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(404) 879-9962
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Baraonda Cafe Italiano - Atlanta, GA
Baraonda Cafe Italiano - Atlanta, GA
Baraonda Cafe Italiano - Atlanta, GA
Baraonda Cafe Italiano - Atlanta, GA
Baraonda Cafe Italiano - Atlanta, GA
Baraonda Cafe Italiano - Atlanta, GA
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I absolutely love Italian food, and Baraonda never lets me down. The seasonal menu keeps things exciting and makes me try new dishes (I tend to order the same thing at my favorite...

Worst

Went with a large group in town for a conference and was disappointed after hearing about how great this place is supposed to be. They crammed us around a couple of tables and ac...

i loved it! 5/28/2006

after reading the other reviews, i wanted to judge it for myself... I LOVED IT! everyone was so friendly and really on top of their game. it was super busy that night and i had to wait about 30 min. i made my way to the crowded bar and had a drink while i waited for my table. the nice hostess took me to a table on the patio. if you can, sit out there; the patio is fab. our server, i think her name is catalina was really nice and knowledgeable. the food was great. i recommend the rustica pizza. i had a really good experience and will be back. Pros: friendly staff, yummy food, great ambience Cons: busy more
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Great Pizza. 5/27/2006

This was the first pizza place I went to in GA. I go when ever I can. Great service, Great quality. more
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Good Food With A Surly Attitude 3/28/2006

This restaurant is not reccommended for those diners planning to go to Fox Theatre on the same evening. While the food is good, attitudes of management, especially Greeters/Seaters, spoils the experience. No reservations accepted and no table offered unless entire party is present is inconvenient. On two occasions, a table of 4 was required, a table was available for the party but one person was parking the car and not present in the restaurant. Instead of seating the rest of our party, the table was given to diners arriving later. The available tables were given away and our party was unable to eat before the show. The door staff and management was rude and demonstrated a contempt for the customers. There are better choices available for dining in the area that welcome customers with hospitality. Try one of those instead. Pros: Food Quality, Wait Staff Cons: Rude Management, No Reservations, Bad Attitude at Door more
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Rude Door Staff/Hostess 3/28/2006

Believe all the negative things you read here about how rude the staff is. They are bad enough to really put a damper on your evening, even if the food is good. You'll find that your dinner conversation is all about how awful it was when you arrived. And, believe me it's not just that they are telling you something you don't want to hear, it's how you are treated. The tone in their voices is nasty and the look on their faces is contemptuous. Getting seated is such a horrible experience that your money and time are best spent elsewhere. Even if they are close to the Fox, I'd walk on past and find a more welcoming restaurant. Ive given them three tries, and they failed every time. Pros: Good Food Cons: Rude Staff more
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Rude management, what a shame 3/5/2006

Good food. However, rude management really can't put this restaurant on the top list. My friends and I went there last weekend. Five of us arrived first, the rest two arrived 15 mins later. At either time, they didn't seat us, although the restaurant wasn't full at all. After waiting from 6:15 pm to 7:00pm and seeing so many people came in later than us were seated, we asked for an explanation. The host first said that our party wasn't complete, then changed to they didn't have tables next to each other to put together, which is a lame excuse. Eventually the manager came out. He simply said he never saw a party of 7 in the past 30 mins., implying that we were lying about our waiting. This place is soooo spoiled by the good location. Such attitute simply doesn't deserve a decent clientile. Pros: Location, pizza Cons: Management, Management, Management more
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Casually Elegant and Authentic 1/27/2006

I have to say that I didn't really appreciate the authenticity and subtle elegance of Baraonda until after my trip to Italy this past Fall. Baraonda's wood-fired pizzas are as authentic as the ones served on the many side streets of Rome, and the pasta, which is consistently served al dente, is incredibly light and fresh. If you're looking for heavy, family-style Italian dining, you won't find it here. Instead you'll find a delightfully fresh, tasteful, and affordable Italian dining experience. As for the atmosphere, it's quite charming and has matured gracefully with the addition of a new dining room. AND what a great location! Being located a half-block from the Fox makes Baraonda an excellent choice for a pre or post-show meal. Pros: Fresh Ingredients, Great Prices, Perfect Before the Fo more
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worth the wait? 1/26/2006

I went here the other night, completely forgetting that the Fox had a show going on. We were told that the wait was 30-40 minutes. I guess it was a good thing we didn't have to be anywhere because that 30-40 minutes turned into an hour and a half. It was our fault I guess for waiting that long, but considering there is not another rest. in that vicinity, we decided to stay. Once seated, the food took another 30-45 minutes (and that was once we ordered). Honestly, the service overall was great--the food was mediocre---but the wait was not worth it and we won't be back. Pros: service , parking, food ok Cons: wait, food ok, wait more
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Best to go when Fox is dark 1/20/2006

My girlfriend and I ate here before a show at the Fox. I called to make reservations but was told they didn't reseve tables for parties less than four. We arrived at 6:15 and the host told us 45 minute max wait. We we're not seated until 7:15. This was a little irritating and the crowd waiting made it very hot in the lobby. Once seated we were promptly waited on. The was kind enough to ask if we were going to a show. The food was great and very reasonably priced. The pizzas are a good size for two, especially with an appetizer. We ordered the calamari and antipasto appetizer and we're unable to finish the pizza. Food was great and we made it to the show on time. I will go again, just not when the fox has a show or early to beat the theater crowd. Pros: Great Food, Price, Free Valet Cons: Theater Crowd, Wait, Hot more
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Wouldn't recommend! 12/13/2005

Each time I've visited the host has been rude about seating incomplete parties that are ready to order. I was entertaining clients and our party changed from 4 to 3 during the time I was waiting. I'd arrived 30 min. early to ensure my name was on any wait list that might appear & when we indicated we were ready to be seated they tried to seat us @ a table for 2 where they'd pulled up another chair. When I complained they said it'd be another 25 min. b/c I had others in front of me on the wait list - even though my name had been 1st. The wait staff is friendly and the food is good, but after trying to get a table it is not worth it. Reservations are out of the question. I gave them several chances and exp. the same fate each time. Pros: Good Food, Location Cons: Obnoxious Host staff, Crowded, Very Loud more
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My Favorite Restaurant in Atlanta 11/14/2005

I found Baraonda on City Search and best tip that it was probably great was the recommendation to ""go to the Olive Garden...."" My husband lived in Italy, next to the local restaurant for 8 years, and we NEVER go to the Olive Garden - his home cooking is so much more authentic! I moved here 4 months ago and Baraonda is, by far, my favorite restaurant. I highly recommend the pizza or the daily specials - which are seasonally based - like they would be in Italy. My husband (not here with me due to our careers) visited this weekend and gave his seal of approval. He doesn't recommend Italian restaurants lightly. The staff is very close - like family. For a quieter atmosphere, visit when the Fox Theater is dark, or on Sundays. Pros: Authentic Food, Friendly Staff Cons: Crowded , Sometimes Loud more
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used to be good 10/16/2005

We recently ate here for the first time in a year, and were very disappointed--If you can overlook the obvious construction (not sure why they didnt close), the so-loud music that sign language should be the 2nd language used here (although the choice of music was great) and the unhappiness in the faces of the staff (except for what looked to be a meeting of frat-boy waiters watching a football game)--then you may wanna go---The food was good and our server was overall good (even though he couldnt hear us)-I hope they get everything worked out--I hate that this restaurant has gone downhill-- Pros: our server, inexpensive, food Cons: unhappy staff, too loud, construction more
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horrable! 9/21/2005

bad food, rude service. why should i go back! do yourself a favor, eat anywhere else but there. more
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Very Disappointing 9/18/2005

My friends and I were in town to see the Phantom at the Fox and we chose to eat at the Baraonda upon high recommendation and it was a ""Very Disappointing"" experience. The customer service from the hostess and waitress was incrediblly rude and obnoxious. The food was good but not good enough to endure such horrible service. Because there was 6 of us the waitress was guaranteed a 19% gratuity tip and she didn't desire a 1% tip. The music was so loud we couldn't even here each talk without yelling. Cons: Rude service, loud music, average food more
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Bad Taste in my Mouth! 6/8/2005

I decided to try this place out after reading several great reviews, but it turns out the negative ones are accurate. The staff are just RUDE. I've never been to a restaurant where I felt the place was trying to LOSE customers. They made no effort to accomodate our group and suggested we split up and sit in separate sections of the dining room. (And we DID call ahead). Apparently a reservation means nothing to them. On top of that, they acted like WE were unreasonable in wanting to dine together! I can honestly say that I've never been treated worse at a dining establishment. These people need some serious training in customer service. Our party ended up leaving and walking to another restaurant where we were treated MUCH better. Do yourself a favor and pass this dump by. The food is overrated anyway. Pros: Location Cons: STAFF, Managment, Customer Service more
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I'm in love!!! 5/29/2005

Great date place. Great food. Great service. One of the last cool little hideaways in Midtown that isn't completely cheesed-out. Keep it real guys! Pros: Romantic, Well-priced Cons: Parking, Fox patrons more
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authentic italian pizza 3/20/2005

The pizza at Baraonda tastes like the first one I ever had. It was prepared by an Italian family who barely spoke English, and it was here in Atlanta that I had it, around 1962. The next time I had pizza that good was in Italy, in Siena, 3 years ago. I've had lots of pizza in between, but the qualiy of the cheese and the simplicity make the pizza from Baraonda a stand out. more
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great spot 3/15/2005

this is one of the best italian restaurants I've been to. The prices are very reasonable and the food is wonderful...also has an authentic feel to it. Service is great, location is great, parking though is the only drawback. Maybe I didn't find the right parking space....I don't know. Overall, it's a great place. The pizza is wonderful too! more
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best Italian near the Fox 2/3/2005

I ordered the Carpiciossa (sp?) pizza and my friend ordered the antipasto plate. The pizza was well worth the $10 and all of the prices are very reasonable. My neopolitan style pizza was very good and I would say authentically Italian. The anitpasto plate was very good and a fair deal for $9. One pizza, the antipasto plate, foccacia bread, and two beers came to about a mere $29. I'd say everything was mid priced and even the pasta dishes were very reasonable. The inside is dark and kind of loud but that was cool with us. Service was very good and there were just a few open tables the whole night. The patio filled up quickly and they have an open pizzeria kithcen towards the back seating area. Pros: close to the Fox, great food, and mid priced more
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Great pizza 1/29/2005

Stick with the pizza here! They have a lot of different varieties - I loved the spinach and ricotta that I ordered. The wine was also great and the servers were friendly! Pros: Pizzas, Central location Cons: Small bar area more
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HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE 1/23/2005

We made a reservation and were made to wait ONE HOUR AND 15 MINUTES, the hostess never even greeted me when I came in, she never spoke to us to explain why we were waiting, unless we went to ask her, no one would try to help us, the manager was an idiot, he never even bought us a drink or sent us bread or anything, there were a few empty tables but they refused to push them together or move them around at all. We will NEVER go back there and hope they learn how to treat customers. The only plus is that other restaurants were nearby for us to walk to where we were promptly seated and served. more
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  • The Scene
    Shadowy hearth light, heavily lacquered plank tables, Italian liqueur posters and plenty of Gypsy Kings tunes make this cozy Midtown trattoria an instant romantic hit. A long...

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  • Hours: Mon - Thu, 11am - 10:30pm; Fri, 11am - midnight; Sat, noon - midnight; Sun, noon - 10pm
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Northeast, Midtown
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