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no. 246

4.9
4.9
2856 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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 and Black Sheep Table, please visit our website.

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 47 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Kaylen Isabella: (404) 355-5311 ext. 212

  • 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 2,856 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Atlanta Metro

    Italian

  • DeKalb

    Best Overall

  • DeKalb

    Best Food

  • DeKalb

    Best Service

  • DeKalb

    Best Ambiance

  • DeKalb

    Best Value

  • DeKalb

    Great for fine wines

  • DeKalb

    Romantic

  • DeKalb

    Most Booked

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  1. xxxxxxx

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server, Emily, was amazing, so friendly, attentive, got all of the orders right. The ambiance was very nice. Service, food and ambiance make a restaurant worth coming back to.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary and the staff, from hostess to waiting were very welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent and our waiter did an amazing job of making suggestions for wine and after dinner “tonics”, like Limoncello and Amari. It was a wonderful experience! We’ll be back for sure.
  3. KarenR

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the steak, cancellini beans, and Caesar salad. It was delicious. The EVOO cake was an amazing end to a fabulous dinner.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always forget how much I love this place. The bolognese literally causes me to lean back, rub my belly and sigh. Right before I need to nap.
  5. SHERDON

    Atlanta Metro

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ashley was outstanding, she suggested a pizza that was wonderful, service was great!
  6. CM92

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time at No. 246. Would highly recommend the Orecchiette and the Agnolotti! Started with the mixed salad and burrata. We will be back!
  7. NonieR

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a solid choice. Food is consistently excellent.
  8. JonathanM

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal pizza. Equally amazing steak and Cacio.
  9. Meredith

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No. 246 was absolutely delicious - hands down the best italian I have had since living in atlanta. Great food at a great value, the hostesses and servers were also very friendly and gave great suggestions on food/beverage options. I will absolutely be returning!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    The pasta came out so dough-y with gooey and muddy sauce. The pasta was so thick and almost tasted like Korean rice cake.
  11. CF1234

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love 246 so much that I went two nights in a row (Friday and Saturday), and both were great. I had had an issue before with getting our reserved table on time, but that clearly was an anomaly. Both nights this weekend we had impeccable service and amazing food. Lindsey went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect, and I have no complaints. Go to 246 and order the cheesy bread (or honestly anything on the menu), and have a wander through the wine menu!
  12. KarenK

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mikayla was excellent. Helped us with food allergies and we had an excellent meal.
  13. KTam

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The ambiance was lovely. We sat outside in the covered patio. The outdoor heater worked well and kept us comfortable. The food was okay. We ordered the garlic bread which was a little too charred for our taste. The ricotta was good and the bread that it come with was delicious. We ordered two pastas (pomodoro and spicy rigatoni)which were most definitely over priced. The waiter was kind and attentive. For two appetizers, two pastas, and 4 nonalcoholic drinks are total was $100 which is a lot !
  14. ScottW

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time at the restaurant and loved it! Angelo was an excellent server!
  15. Nightout

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time at 246. The food was amazing, service was awesome and I am dying to go back
  16. kindergartencelebration

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner for my 6 yr old. She picked it! Always such a wonderful experience- excellent food service and atmosphere.
  17. jayJ

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful meal. Walker was fantastic.Cannellini beans were delicious.
  18. Laura

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, very generous portion sizes. Packed even on a Tuesday night
  19. MeredithB

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was AMAZING and I had a great time catching up with old friends even though the restaurant was sometimes distractingly loud and our waiter seemed constantly annoyed by us. The wine helped us ignore the negatives!
  20. JaysonR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As soon as we walked in, the music was energetic, the staff moving around with a sense of urgency, and the crowd was lively. Our server was entertaining, enguaging, and informative. The food was great, the meatball app, pizza, and black spaghetti were phenominal.
  21. FadedNOLA

    Atlanta Metro

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal at the bar! We love the food and atmosphere here and bartenders give outstanding service!
  22. AmieeM

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful double date night. Food and drinks were outstanding and our server was phenomenal and made the night with his vibe, knowledge and recommendations! 10/10 will be back!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We have a nice experience and all of our food was delicious. Was a little disappointed about how long we had to wait for a table when we had reservations but after the wait everything was great.
  24. Star

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Ashley was fantastic, beautiful smile. We have lived in Chicago and Boston, 246 food is as good as the best Italian restaurants in either city. Nice to have Atlanta have 5star Italian food. It’s the best
  25. ReneeP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, and our server, Angelo, was amazing!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice experience. Megan took excellent care of us.
  27. Italeediner

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic dining experience despite the fact that our salad arrived with our meal and not before.
  28. epegr107

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was my wife’s birthday. Nothing was bad, but when the food arrived it was warm approaching lukewarm so it didn’t seem as fresh as our past visits. Still good food, but not the way I’d prefer it to come to my table at a restaurant.
  29. sgp9968870

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just super Meg our server was exceptional. Food was a 10 on a 10 scale. Highly recommend.
  30. Matthew

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always an outstanding meal! Kia was attentive and service was perfect. We’ve been coming here for years and love the place and the people.
  31. FoodCricket

    Atlanta Metro

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous experience! Food was so tasty.
  32. PhillipH

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Date night at No. 246 for my Birthday. Service was exceptional. Cory was very knowledgeable and helped make our evening one to remember. Absolutely recommend the garlic bread! It is the best garlic bread I have ever had. The EVOO gelato and tiramisu were great as well. This is a great spot for a date night for a special occasion, but be prepared to spend some money as it is quite pricey.
  33. Doug

    Atlanta Metro

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    246 never fails to satisfy! Service was once again flawless, the pasta and pizzas are the best in Atlanta, and the wine list satisfies any palate. We continue to be amazed that it took so long to visit this Decatur 'jewel" and are already planning our next visit! Thanks for another enjoyable time! P.S. Love tables 1 and 2 by the window!!
  34. xxxxxxx

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great, I’m be back
  35. AveryL

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best authentic Italian food! Loved it! The marinara was amazing!
  36. garye

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal again. My only criticism is the calamari portion was quite anemic for a 19 dollar charge
  37. Wanda

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal at no246! Loved everything!
  38. Veroitaliano

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second trip to No. 246 as new Atlantans and it’s the sophomore trip that usually knocks a little of the initial love fest off its pedestal. Not here, however. Friendly bar service and the food was as delicious as the first visit. Tonight it was a caesar salad to start (Mexican actually in its origins but now somehow a frequent dish on Italian menus) and the fritto misto. In lieu of romaine the green was, I think either chicory or kalette (look it up) and dressed to perfection and topped with bouquerones (Spanish anchovies). The fritto misto was just as good as the first time with calamari rings expertly breaded and the sweet orange peppers whose citrusy-pepper flavor reminded me of biquinhos from Brazil. For me nothing but a good red gravy for dipping will do and No. 246’s is about the tastiest I’ve ever had in a restaurant. My only wish was that the Cacio e Pepe was a little less creamy- at my favorite Roman restaurant of the same name and that my Zia Silvana in Rome makes- there’s never a puddle of sauce in the bottom of the bowl; they add just enough pasta water to make the sauce stick to every bit of pasta. As well, though the garlic and oil flavors of the scampi were delicious, I wouldn’t have minded if the gamberetti themselves were a little meatier in size, maybe U-15s. Though I am supposed to eat as little gluten as possible I couldn’t resist running a couple of small pieces of their bread through the scampi sauce, especially when it’s this good. Speaking of “senza glutine” we opted for the gluten free penne and it was really, really good and made me wonder if it was the brand Rummo. They make the best GF pastas and they do it coincidentally in the small Italian city of Benevento in Campania which just happens to be the city where mia madre è nata e cresciuta. During dinner I spotted one of my favorite amaros, Ciociaro on a shelf and finished dinner off with a shot over a big cube with a little squeeze of lime. Una cena squisita!
  39. StaceyM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It was great
  40. LeonA

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The background music was comfortable to talk to and hear the group dining at our table. The menu is short and sweet.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

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

no. 246 is rated 4.9 stars by 2856 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 47 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

  • 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

    (678) 399-8246

  • Private party facilities

    We offer private buy out events, or large group dining for up to 50 guests in our main dining room.

  • Private party contact

    Kaylen Isabella: (404) 355-5311 ext. 212

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