Restaurants near Emory University

200 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

4.7

Exceptional(5026)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 116 times today

For over 40 years, Murphy's has ranked among Atlanta's best restaurants, famous for best brunch and creative lunch and dinner cuisine. Chef Andy Tran creates seasonal American menus with small plates to share, salads, and favorite entrees: Brisket, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and Steaks. Our in-house bakery creates fresh breads and desserts. Our retail wine shop provides outstanding wines to diners by the glass or bottle at value prices, with every Tuesday wine tastings. The decor combines exposed-brick walls with French café doors to divide tables among quiet spaces ideal for conversation, either inside the cozy dining room or outside on the patio. Valet parking during peak hours. Private dining available. Our Patio seating is first come, first served and seats only parties of 4 or less. Requests for patio seating are not guaranteed. Inclement weather will also cause us to close all patio seating.

2. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3143)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 77 times today

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.

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3. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4334)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 57 times today

La Tavola translates to “the table” in Italian—a place where friends and families can gather anytime. Simple yet elegant dishes, classic sauces and creative entrees emphasize the true taste of Italy’s premier ingredients, complemented by a carefully chosen and extensive wine selection.La Tavola’s exposed brick, dark wood floors and rustic colors give the restaurant its authentic trattoria feel, while progressive touches hint at its innovative cuisine. And with indoor seating for 60 guests, a small bar and an outdoor covered patio for 40 or more, the space is just right for celebrating any occasion together.As Executive Chef at Atlanta's best Italian trattoria, Chef Kevin Grossman is inspired by the culture and heart of the south and enjoys intertwining the northern flavors of his past with southern cuisine to create what he refers to as “rustic comfort food.”With nearly 15 years of hospitality experience under his belt, La Tavola has always been one of his favorites!

4. TWO urban licks

4.6

Exceptional(11600)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 82 times today

Reservation Strongly RecommendedEnjoy dinner and brunch/lunch on our large patio with Beltline views or in the main dining room.

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5. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

4.9

Exceptional(1790)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 125 times today

Chef Ali Mesghali’s love of cooking began while growing up in Esfahan, Iran and Los Angeles, California. This interest grew to become a passion and a career after Ali moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In the kitchen, as well as in the dining room, Ali is known for his pursuit of perfection, his intensity and a love for what he does. This unending aspiration for perfection has been instrumental in establishing the standard for Persian cuisine in Atlanta. His unique and flavorful touch has been wowing patrons at Rumi’s Kitchen and has created a place where people want to visit again and again. The Rumi's Kitchen at Colony Square aims to earn the hearts of those in Midtown, Atlanta.

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6. Iberian Pig - Decatur

4.8

Exceptional(5055)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Decatur

Booked 34 times today

The Iberian Pig is a modern Spanish tapas restaurant matching bold flavors with a warm convivial environment. Our culinary team strives to offer a menu combining the traditional tastes of Spain with fresh and eclectic creativity. In addition to tapas, we boast one the most expansive selections of imported cheeses and cured meats in the country, which includes various cuts of the prized Jamón Ibérico. Our wine list is a focused selection from Spain, Chile, and Argentina and our cocktail list consists of faithful classics and a number of seasonally rotating signature combinations. We look forward to serving you!

7. Saints + Council

4.6

Exceptional(1144)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 98 times today

Saints + Council represents the highest and best in all of us - the desire to fulfill all that we were meant to be. It’s not just good friends coming together, though it is good friends coming together. It’s friends coming together to lift each other up, spurring one another on to greatness. Settle in to one of our cozy booths or relax in one of our fireside living room pods as you experience a modernly rustic approach to chef driven and always made from scratch food. Ready for a cocktail? Our in house beverage director is the best in the city, creating unique and different cocktails that are always balanced and truly refreshing. Please note-we do not allow balloons, thank you for your understanding!

8. Grana

4.7

Exceptional(1183)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 50 times today

*Please note our rooftop and front patio seating is on a first come fist serve basis* We will do our very best to accommodate all outdoor requests based on availability. Chef Pat Pascarella crafts authentic Southern Italian dishes inspired by the home cooked meals of his childhood. Our menu features wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, meatball flights, handmade Italian pasta, wood-fired steak, fish and chicken.Join us for brunch from 11:30am to 3:00pm every Saturday & Sunday featuring specialty dishes.

9. White Bull

4.5

Awesome(1193)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Decatur

Booked 15 times today

The White Bull is a farm-forward restaurant utilizing only GA grown products. Chef Pat Pascarella gives respect to his Italian culture by milling his own grain for both our house made bread and house made pasta. We feature local farms all over the menu, such as; cheeses, honey, meats, vegetables and fish.Ernest Hemingway once named a blank piece of paper "The White Bull." Welcome to our blank canvas.

10. Amore e Amore

4.6

Exceptional(928)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Inman Park

Booked 36 times today

- Love and More Love -We have spent our lives creating experiences and spaces where people feel at home - where people feel loved. This next chapter for us is just that but with even more gratitude and appreciation for those who have supported us along the way.As we open the doors to this adventure, we want you to feel what you always have but more. More food - More family - More memories - More loveAmore e Amore.We love you and cannot wait to see you soon.-Professor Giovanni and Mama Gale

Restaurants near Emory University

Price

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200 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

2. no. 246

3. La Tavola Trattoria

4. TWO urban licks

5. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

6. Iberian Pig - Decatur

7. Saints + Council

8. Grana

9. White Bull

10. Amore e Amore

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