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no. 246, Decatur, GA

no. 246

4.8 (3794)
$30 and under
Italian
129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Drew Belline
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private buy out events, or large group dining for up to 50 guests in our main dining room.
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Cross street
    Church Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking throughout Decatur or there are two lots on the north corners of Church and Ponce.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur MARTA station is one block south of our location.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 3,794 people are saying

no. 246 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Italian

  • DeKalb

    Best Overall

  • DeKalb

    Best Food

  • DeKalb

    Best Ambiance

  • DeKalb

    Best Value

  • DeKalb

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
No. 246 offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and super service." The atmosphere is swanky and ideal for celebrations, with accommodating staff who handle special occasions beautifully. The menu features Italian favorites like "spicy rigatoni vodka" and "cheesy garlic bread," and the use of "local farmers" enhances the quality. Despite occasional noise, it remains a "favorite restaurant in Atlanta" for its "exceptional" service and "phenomenal" food.

3,793 Reviews
  1. Regina

    Wilmington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great expierience, we definetly come back.

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  2. Cameron

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was such a great place. the food and service were unmatched

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  3. Ryan

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and super service - very accommodating to allergy needs - first time eating here today and will surely be back.

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  4. Kristin

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Ford Fry restaurants and this one did not disappoint either. Very swanky, classy vibes on the inside and they have a nice designated waiting area where you can mingle and grab a drink at the bar while you wait for your table. We sat outside because we love al fresco dining and it was nice since the weather held out. They have cute string lights to add to the ambience and fresh air is always nice. The tables were a tad close to each other, so we could hear other people’s conversations and the outside garden area is situated on rocks, so ladies with heels be careful! We were celebrating our engagement and the server brought us 2 complimentary glasses of prosecco which was very nice. The bread came with marinara which I actually prefer over olive oil and balsamic vinegar combo most places do. We ordered the cacio e Pepe, spicy vodka rigatoni, and shrimp scampi. They were well seasoned and flavorful, and portions were big. Overall, the 3 dishes were absolutely incredible! Service was great too. We were too stuff for dessert, but will definitely be back.

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  5. Gabrielle

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect!! The food/drinks were tasty and the ambiance was nice and casual

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  6. James

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service and delicious food in a beautiful neighborhood restaurant. The shrimp scampi and spicy vodka rigatoni were standouts on this visit, but 246 never fails to impress.

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  7. Michael

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Limited menu but everything we had was superb. A little noisy, didn’t need the music playing.

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  8. Sheila

    Atlanta24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch was different from the usual dinner menu. It was good. 👍🏾

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  9. Jeff

    Atlanta10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service! Our food took a little long and my chicken wasn’t hot. Mt wife’s pasta was piping hot. A great place for an Italian meal, great bread too.

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  10. jaime

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at 246, love the tiny negroni so much I always need to order me a double. Chix Marsala is the best in town and thanks for your amazing service. Also, really love the fact the restaurant uses local farmers in their menu and the quality of the produce shows, the broccolini and asparagus where to die for....

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FAQs

no. 246 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (678) 399-8246.

no. 246 is rated 4.8 stars by 3794 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
Google Map for no. 246

129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Church Street
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking throughout Decatur or there are two lots on the north corners of Church and Ponce.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur MARTA station is one block south of our location.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Drew Belline
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private buy out events, or large group dining for up to 50 guests in our main dining room.
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