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no. 246, Decatur, GA

no. 246

4.8 (3805)
$30 and under
Italian
129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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.

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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
    (678) 399-8246
  • Website
    http://www.no246.com/
  • 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 in our main dining room and patio.
  • Location
    129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
  • 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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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What 3,805 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

Noise • Moderate

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 quintessential Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italy" taste, particularly highlighting dishes like "chicken marsala" and "cacio e pepe." The ambiance is "charming," although it can be "quite loud" when full. It's a "cool vibe" for date nights or family gatherings.
3,805 Reviews

  1. Lashay

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I truly enjoyed my birthday here the food and our server were really good

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  2. Katharyn

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a good restaurant. I had a reservation for a Friday and got in a car accident, I called and cancelled because I couldn’t make it but love this restaurant so much while waiting for the cops I set a new reservation for Monday. When I came in everyone asked me how I was and if everything was okay. I have had the same server twice now, Drew, and he is amazing. I have gotten the cheese bread as an app so so good. I get the black spaghetti for my entree and it is the best pasta I have ever had. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the sauce is perfect. Both my friend and I get the olive oil cake and we said it’s the best cake ever. It comes with a scoop of ice cream which is perfect with the warm cake. Overall this restaurant is perfect I ten out of ten recommend.

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  3. Cynthia

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We love no. 246 as a great neighborhood eatery but there are a few thoughtful touches that we found missing. Attending to them could make it an even better experience. Serving only 1.5 pieces of bread with a $16 appetizer made for spreading on that bread seems a little chintzy, especially since many appetizers are shared. Someone has to draw the short straw or you feel guilty for asking for extra bread.... We received our entrees but had to sit for some minutes without silverware to eat it until we finally flagged down our waiter. And a plea to management: chairs in the main dining area are ridiculously uncomfortable; you have to perch on them and they border on unsafe -- they are so lightweight that they go skidding across the slick floor. Still, we like the place and return regularly. Food is on point for OG Italian-American classics.

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  4. Kenya

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience the food was amazing. The only thing I wish they would change is the distance between the tables. Other than that it was a 10 out of 10.

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  5. Catherine VIP

    Atlanta17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. We sat outside and loved the ambiance. We shared a delicious Caesar salad to start and the chicken Marsala with pasta on the side was incredible!! The service was so warm and friendly and they made us a special gift for our 17th anniversary—it was so thoughtful! They went above and beyond and we look forward to coming back soon!

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  6. Shirlia

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I knew I picked the right place as soon as I walked in! The staff was very nice and attentive, explained the menu very thoroughly, and made sure that we had the best dinning experience. I look forward to coming back soon!

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  7. julia VIP

    Atlanta191 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    first time visiting sat on the patio and it was beautiful. love the ambiance. great service. the food was very very good. my chicken marsala was some of the best I have had in atlanta. the pizza was amazing the crust so good especially sopping in the marsala sauce. the ceaser salad very very good. we were all very happy with our meals and cannot wait to go back.

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  8. Kevin VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and food were outstanding! Best Italian we’ve had in the area.

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  9. Alex VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robert Thompson our waiter was the best! We had a great meal!! Highly recommend!!

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  10. Jeffrey

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and restaurant vibe are outstanding. When restaurant is full, the dining room is quite loud and conversation can be tough.

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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 3805 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 74 times today
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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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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