no. 246AwesomeThe food was great. The gnocchi with fennel sausage was particularly amazing. The service was fantastic. Neil called us by our first name . The chef came to the table to chat. The place is a trendy low key setting with a great backyard.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AM2-4-6 is a 10!We had the most fantastic experience at 246 this weekend. Our waiter actually closed his eyes in reverence of the food when he described the specials. He sold us on the braised pork pasta, the strawberry salad, and the gnocchi. I haven't had gnocchi that good since I was in Italy!5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful!The food and atmosphere was fantastic. Vibrant energy in the restaurant, great for casual dining or a special occasion. Reasonably priced.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, but it was a bit loud.We've dined here at least 8 times this past year and felt the noise level was better than when they opened, I don't know if it was location of our seats or people decided to scream to each other that night but it was hard to even hear our wait staff. They were back to bending down trying to describe the specials to us. Not relaxing.
Was it just us?5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMDecatur GemGreat food and great service...Amy was our server and she full of personality and very attenative to our table needs. Will definitely go back soon.
Better service than Leon's next door!!!!!!!!!5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went to No. 246 for dinnerWe went to No. 246 for dinner after my son's college graduation. The restaurant was nearly full, but we were seated immediately. The service was great and the food outstanding. We will go back often.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMBirthday TraditionMy friend and I celebrate our birthdays here every year. It's a fun place with amazing food. We usually go for lunch, so I'm not sure about the scene at night, but during the day it's great.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMA new FavoriteOn my first visit I sat at the bar on a Friday night. It was busy, but I had great conversations and the people were real foodies. I never order chicken, but did so at the advice of the bar tender. Excellent!! The next time I went on a Wednesday for an early dinner. It was not as crowed. I ordered the beef. Excellent! The wait staff is very knowledgeable of the food and wine.
The only down side was the seating against the wall is a little close. I almost felt like I was dining in Europe. But, it worked out well because we could then discuss our meals when they arrived!5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfect for a first date or a memorNo. 246 is a great place to meet someone special -- and a place you'll want to return to with that someone. Great, interesting menu, wonderful service, knowledgeable staff, strong wine list, and terriffic ambience. No. 246 has it all.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AM246 has terrific food and246 has terrific food and drink selection. The tables are close and the noise level is high, so it is not a great fit for a quiet romantic dinner. We had a group of 4 and it was great for socializing. The service was excellent. The food tasted delicious, but the portion size was uneven between the dishes - one of us had gnocchi and there were 12 pieces of noodle in a large bowl. This may have been uncharacteristic - last time we were there we had this dish and we took home an extra serving size!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThough it was my first timeThough it was my first time there, the whole experience felt amazing. I shall return!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experience!This was our 1st trip to 246,and we will be going back!Our waiter gave great food and wine recommendations and was very helpful! The toast was amazing and so was the cheese, wine and gnocchi!We didn't have dessert but I heard the donuts were also delicious! The outdoor dining area looked nice, but had an additional wait so we sat in a small table by the bar. The restaurant was beautiful and we cant wait to go back with friends!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMPasta and pizza are very goodPasta and pizza are very good however taste different depending on who is working in the kitchen. Cocktails and wine list are also very good.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMComing Back for More!Great first visit on a busy Monday night! Attentive and friendly service from all staff that waited on us. The food was delicious and prepared as advertised or as ordered. The pizza entrees are big enough to share, as are the salads. The Cannelloni and Gnocchi dishes we ordered were excellent (really tasty and fresh!) and we will definitely go back for more!! The wine & beer list is above average and the option to purchase very good wines by the glass was a nice surprise.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat dishes featuring seasonalGreat dishes featuring seasonal spring vegetables! Meat lovers pizza was delicious. Restaurant had a good noise level and energy on Saturday night.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food, great service.Good food, great service. Seating is often much later than reservation. Loud.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMMy new favorite pasta placeExcellent food, excellent service. Wonderful pasta. I'm looking forward to my next visit.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food at high volumeYes, this place is noisy but oh, the food. We went Sunday evening after being worn out by Easter. The restaurant was half full and it was already pretty loud. The brick walls just throw sound back at you. But the food we had was really outstanding. Highlights were the crisps (small toasted appetizers) and the meatball appetizer (I really WANT that recipe!). Main courses - sausage gnocchi and spaghetti - were excellent, especially the gnocchi. I hear they're discontinuing that dish, which I think is a mistake. We will definitely be back, loud or not.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMNeal, our waiter was fantastic.Neal, our waiter was fantastic. He really had a great knowledge of the menu and was very attentive. The menu has lots of different choices for different tastes. We were very happy with our meal and the service. This was our 3-4 time there and it has been consistently great every time.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was excellent, wait staffFood was excellent, wait staff attentive and friendly. Overall a great experience. thank you!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMMy first visit to no. 246My first visit to no. 246 did not dissapoint! It was fantastic from beginning to end.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Italian I've had since FirenzeBest Italian meal I've had since Firenze. Thank you Drew3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food is creative and delicious.The food is creative and delicious. The staff are well trained and knowledgeable about the menu. The desserts are fabulous and just the right portion size. Overall, a great food experience.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMService was not impeccableService was not impeccable as it normally is. Waitress was not attentive.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMChristy Lee was excellent.Christy Lee was excellent. She was upbeat and full of knowledge.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good experience, greatVery good experience, great location close to transit station. Pleasing slightly Bohemian environment with great decor, finishes and space.
Service was impeccable. Price point is very reasonable.
Selection and variety in all food areas pleasing. Pasta is superb. Nice, well done pairing suggestions of libations with food. Appetizer's and dessert's well worth a return visit.
One personal preference that I would like different would be lower tone background music; somewhat jarring and invasive.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMIn two words - loved it.In two words - loved it. Food was delicious, service was top notch, wine selection was plentiful, noise level was too high for normal conversation (there were two of us and we had to lean in to hear each other).3/20/2013 12:00:00 AM(Didn't go outside so didn't(Didn't go outside so didn't notice the outdoor dining. Items above not checked because no reference to those. )
We had a lovely experience - nice, friendly and efficient wait staff and hostess, wonderful and interesting food choices. (the meatball, cheese, salami, and tomato soup for appetizers) The specialty pasta dish was too small for my husband, but very tasty. My chicken was undercooked, but not to the point of sending it back and the flavors were good. Delicious cheesecake and dessert drink. Ambiance exceptional.
Thank you!3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and service were great. WeFood and service were great.
We did not like that we were on top of the people next to us.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was very good and ourFood was very good and our server was so knowledgeable. Good craft cocktails at the bar and very hip place.3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious dinnerPossibly one of the best dinners we have had in a very long time. Good balance of choices on the menu. Many restaurants that are considered good put bacon and ham in so many of their dishes that it makes it hard to choose items on the menu. Thankfully No. 246 have not fallen into this trap. Excellent salads, delicious calamari and house made pastas and fish. Desserts were sized just right and the dessert menu was innovative and different from others that I have recently seen. Wouldn't have changed a thing. Wait staff were attentive without being disruptive to a very good night out.1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM