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no. 246, Decatur, GA

no. 246

4.8 (3780)
$30 and under
Italian
129 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 73 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 3,780 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 vibrant dining experience with consistently "amazing food" and an inviting atmosphere. The Italian cuisine, especially the pasta dishes, receives rave reviews, with standout service from attentive staff like Adam, Brandy, and Drew. While it can get "extremely loud," the lively ambiance adds to its charm.

3,781 Reviews
  1. Travis VIP

    Salt Lake City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish this restaurant was in our home town in Indiana!!! The cheesy garlic bread is absolutely fantastic!!!! The pasta sauce was very fresh and delicious!! We will certainly return every visit we take to Atlanta! Our waitress was very attentive and the ambience was nice!!

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  2. Rhea VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Let me start by saying, I love 246. I've been here for dinner several times. But today for brunch.. No! As always, the service was great. Everyone was friendly but the food… The food my daughter and I each became very ill so much so we had to stop at a McDonald's to use the restroom I'm still sick in my stomach as I write this. I don't know what happened. This seems very unusual for this establishment but dinner yes… Brunch absolutely not. .

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  3. Wellington

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding and food was amazing will definitely be returning

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  4. Marcos

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat and drink! Good food, ambiance and friendly service. We’ll be back! :-)

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  5. Christina

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience!! We were celebrating my friend's birthday. She was so surprised when they brought her the birthday cookies etc. Thank you so much for everything. We will definitely be back again.

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  6. Amanda

    Atlanta3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and the service was pretty good too

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  7. anna VIP

    Atlanta53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, Great food. Came for family dinner, party of 7 (restaurant does not normally seat parties greater than 6, but they were able to exceptionally accommodate our group). Appetizers were ordered as sharable plates (Calamari, House Salad, No. 246 Meatball, Cheesy Bread, Margherita Pizza). Main courses included (Black Spaghetti w/shrimp, Chicken Parmigiani, Chicken Limone, tagliatelle Bolognese). Red Wine for the table was also a great choice! Will be back for sure. If you are looking for a moderately priced casual meal, this is a great neighborhood gem.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Drew, Powell, and Alessia were amazing!

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  9. joe

    Mobile3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely worth the drive from the other side of town. Food lived up to the high bar set by the other Ford Fry Restaurants in town. Quality of ingredients was high and there’s no skimping on portions. Also loved that our recommendations from the waitress came from in depth personal experience over “this is what’s popular”

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  10. Donald VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food delicious. Big portions. Great service. I would def go back

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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 3780 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
9:30 PM
Booked 73 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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