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Baraonda is a chic hot spot for Italian cuisine located next to the Fox Theater. The food is excellent, and the service is even better. Our waiter Clint did a wonderful job. He has a very dynamic... More
Baraonda is a chic hot spot for Italian cuisine located next to the Fox Theater. The food is excellent, and the service is even better. Our waiter Clint did a wonderful job. He has a very dynamic and engaging personality and is a fantastic waiter. I frequently dine out in the Atlanta area and consider myself to be a foodie. I've been going to Baraonda for years and will continue to do so for the delicious food and stellar service.
Pros: Great, quick service
Cons: Crowded at show times at the Fox (to be expected)
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Randomly tried this spot on a date night, we now go back every few weeks. Love it!
Pros: excellent food, comfortable atmosphere, excellent service!
Cons: Parking can be an issue
Randomly tried this spot on a date night, we now go back every few weeks. Love it!
Pros: excellent food, comfortable atmosphere, excellent service!
Cons: Parking can be an issue
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Tried this Italian restaurant as it was close to Fox theater and we had an 8 PM show. Service was good and food was delivered hot. This is not a fast food place, but it was not too slow either. ... More
Tried this Italian restaurant as it was close to Fox theater and we had an 8 PM show. Service was good and food was delivered hot. This is not a fast food place, but it was not too slow either. One of us had the pasta and it was not done enough even for him; usually it is overdone to him in other restaurants. I had the fried seafood sampler of fish, shrimp, calamari, and scallops. It was pretty tasty. The appetizers of minestrone soup and brushetta were good as well as an order of marinated olives. We also had a beet salad with goat cheese and pecans (menu said walnuts) that was great!
Wines were excellent. Great selection at pretty normal restaurant prices.
Total cost before gratuity of $90 for two complete meals and wine.
Pros: Great location if attending the Fox or visiting the midtown area. Validate parking across street in deck on side street.
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I go to Baraonda more than probably any other restaurant. It is far and away the best food for the money in Atlanta, the atmosphere is great, and late seating is a huge plus. I do, however, always... More
I go to Baraonda more than probably any other restaurant. It is far and away the best food for the money in Atlanta, the atmosphere is great, and late seating is a huge plus. I do, however, always find the service to be subpar at night (although it's great at lunch). My girlfriend and I have come to accept it and actually laugh about it. Granted, we do go in around 9:30 for dinner, a time when the staff is probably concentrating more on starting to close the place down than on customer service; but we have literally never had a server stop by voluntarily after taking our entree order until it's time for the check (not that it really matters- the food is always perfect). All in all, Baraonda is 5 star food and 2 star service at a 3 star price, and I'll take that any day.
Pros: Incredible value
Cons: Poor late night service
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I've been dining at Baraonda for years - even had my rehearsal dinner there in 2002. They cooked dishes for my rehearsal dinner that I requested - off the menu. Love them :)
I just want to point... More
I've been dining at Baraonda for years - even had my rehearsal dinner there in 2002. They cooked dishes for my rehearsal dinner that I requested - off the menu. Love them :)
I just want to point out to anyone reading these reviews and considering whether or not to go there...there are reviewers who keep saying the pizza is soggy and floppy. Real Italian pizza IS "soggy and floppy", if you will. And I'm so glad there's someone in Atlanta finally making it the right way! It melts in your mouth, and you truly experience the flavor of a proper tomato sauce, and good quality cheeses and other toppings. And yes, folding a piece in half vertically is the way to eat it :) If you want Americanized pizza, don't go to Baraonda. If you want the real thing - get to it!!!
Pros: Authentic pizza
Cons: Music is a bit loud
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We ate here before a show at the Fox. As advised over the phone we arrived two hours before the show to allow for the wait and dinner. We were quoted 40 minutes wait for a party of two but watched... More
We ate here before a show at the Fox. As advised over the phone we arrived two hours before the show to allow for the wait and dinner. We were quoted 40 minutes wait for a party of two but watched the hostess pass us by over and over again on her list. It seemed that she saw her wait list as merely a suggestion. We were finally sat after an hour. We both ordered the lobster ravioli which was very good. The food came out quickly but unfortunately our server neglected to bring us silverware so it was not hot by the time we began to eat it. After dinner we asked for dessert suggestions. She offered one and then walked away when I said I didn't like that dessert. Do they only offer one dessert choice? My former managers at restaurants would have found this service unacceptable.
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Well, we went there with an after work group of ladies (about 10 of us) before going to the Fox. We all ordered appetizers and entrees and drinks and things at different times and quantities and... More
Well, we went there with an after work group of ladies (about 10 of us) before going to the Fox. We all ordered appetizers and entrees and drinks and things at different times and quantities and sharing and special requests, etc. Our table was chaos, but the waitress was great, we sure kept her hoppin! The food was excellent, a real Italian treat! Then we all mixed up how we wanted to pay, and left in phases, but the waitress kept up with us still! We will be there again soon!
Pros: Great Food; Great Service
Cons: Loud, loud, loud and crowded (but fun)
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Baraonda is well loved, and it's easy to see why. The pastas are always great, with fresh mozzarella. Pizzas are good too. Gets crowded, but convenient for pre-theater.
Baraonda is well loved, and it's easy to see why. The pastas are always great, with fresh mozzarella. Pizzas are good too. Gets crowded, but convenient for pre-theater.
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What more could you ask for? I have had the pizza and pasta here and loved both. The wine selection is extensive and tasty. My boyfriend and I continuously go back and the friends we have brought... More
What more could you ask for? I have had the pizza and pasta here and loved both. The wine selection is extensive and tasty. My boyfriend and I continuously go back and the friends we have brought with us loved it also. Valet parking is available as well. The location is also in a very trendy spot on Peachtree St. which makes it convenient if you are coming from the Fox or other venues or clubs in Midtown. The atmosphere captures the essence of a true Italian restaurant and provides a very cozy and laidback ambience. Also, the service was very friendly and consistent. I highly recommend giving this place a shot and you will surely love it.
Pros: Food, wine, service, atmosphere.
Cons: Not really much parking if you don't want valet.
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This is a cool low key chilled spot. We sat out on the patio and had dinner while watching the NBA Playoffs on TV. I really enjoyed the Halibut speical they offered on Saturday night. The service... More
This is a cool low key chilled spot. We sat out on the patio and had dinner while watching the NBA Playoffs on TV. I really enjoyed the Halibut speical they offered on Saturday night. The service was great and I Iook forward to my next visit.
Pros: Ambience, Food, Service
Cons: Parking
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