Pasta Vino
2391 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 231-4946
info@pastavinoatlanta.com
Hours
Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 2:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri: 11:30am - 2:00pm, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sun: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Pasta Vino
2391 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 231-4946
info@pastavinoatlanta.com
A favorite Atlanta neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1989
Pasta Vino has been a favorite Atlanta neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1989. Located in the heart of Buckhead at the Peachtree Battle Promenade, we offer convenient parking, a "back-yard" style patio and romantic dining in a friendly and intimate setting.
A great place to sop up the slow-simmered red sauce with homemade bread and relax with a glass of wine, Pasta Vino is "in-town" without attitude. "Small Bite" and family friendly... NY style pizza by the slice, small plates of your favorite pasta rustica... chicken, veal, seafood and fish house specialties. We also have gluten free pasta for those with special dietary needs.
Open seven nights a week, we do not take reservations and welcome you to put your name on our call ahead list (excluding holidays).
A quick peek at some of the wonderful dishes available everyday at Pasta Vino. Check our Full Menu for more information.
For many, Pasta Vino has been around forever. For me, I was a customer for 15 years and I’ve owned the place for six. Nico – a NY Italian restauranteer – brought family & staff to Atlanta/Peachtree Battle in the late 80’s to create an Italian Food enclave in what is now Pasta Vino, a trattoria, and Abruzzi, an upscale Ristorante. Abruzzi was at the top of its game for many years as one of Atlanta’s best high-end Italian Restaurants. (You can still Google it, it closed several years ago). Pasta Vino, the lesser stepchild and for many years a pizza dive with cheap décor and inconsistent service, survived. One of the first things I realized when I got behind the scenes at Pasta Vino was that it had a lot of talent and a lot of heart but little professionalism. Perhaps its weakness is its strength in this case. I still think of it as a diamond in the rough. I wonder if we will ever make it to that “real restaurant” stage. Still, people here seem to truly love their work and try hard to please. Guests have been coming here for years and personally engage and seem to really enjoy themselves. On its good days, Pasta Vino operates like a feel-good movie.
Pasta Vino is fun. The guests at PV are special people. They call Pasta Vino their kitchen away from home. Many know the staff and call them by name. Some can be seen eating here several times a week and on most nights the tables mingle with couples, families and children from the neighborhood. The wait staff has learned how to order their food cooked the way they want it; bring the bread they want (several times I have tried to change those horrible pizza rolls, but they wont go away??) and the menu they know is from memory. There is a friendliness that is many times missing in Buckhead. No fussiness, just real people being real. Couples linger over their wine, families mingle, children play and an occasional dog lies leashed to a table on the patio.
Sometimes I worry that the wait staff needs new blood, they have been here forever. But who would you replace? Not Jay, the friendly guy who would really give you the shirt off his back; Not Sofi, who spends most of his waking hours at Pasta Vino and who never, ever, says a negative word about his customers; Not Antonio who would walk through a fire without complaining; and Not Zee, a great waiter who can juggle just about anything you put on his plate and has great hair. The service can have it’s rough spots, but the people do care, they care a lot.
Kids love Pasta Vino's pizza. The food is made from scratch. The sauces start early in the morning and simmer all day. The chicken broth is reduced into a rich golden broth. The grated cheese in the pizza shaker is not kraft, it is imported parmesiana regianna cut from a giant wheel and grated in the kitchen. The whole fish are filleted, the veal leg butchered and the chicken cut and pounded in our kitchen. The meatballs are hand rolled, the gnocchi starts from a pile of flour on the counter. The bright purple eggplants are cut and stacked side-by-side looking like a photo shoot before they are made into Eggplant Parmesan, our signature dish. The Italian sausage is cut into those little slices but it starts from long links that are cooked in our oven. The roasted red peppers are cut and baked in our pizza oven. The salad dressings are made daily. The pizza and bread dough are mixed in our kitchen and get the mandatory refrigerator rise overnight. The garlic is chopped by hand, the pesto starts with bags of fresh basil. Just about everything begins and ends with Tomas. Estaban is a jack of all trades, helping out on the line and bouncing in between to make pizza when necessary. They prep it, simmer it, saute it and put it on your plate. They are totally amazing craftsmen and they work without attitude.
We still do not take reservations but you may call ahead and put your name on the list.
white wine & our signature marinara
proscuitto & arugula insalata rolls
tender squid, lightly floured & flash fried w/ spicy marinara
bread rolls w/ garlic oil & fresh herbs - available at lunch for no charge, ask your server
honey balsamic vinaigrette & parmesan
w /warm lemon dressing & sauteed Georgia shrimp : 9
greens, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, green olives & parmesan
w/ Italian salami, ham and provolone: 8
homemade dressing, croutons, romaine, parmesan
w/ chicken: 8
fresh tomato sauce & mozzarella
Slice: 3
Whole Pie: 13
fresh spinach, sliced tomatoes
Slice: 4.5
Whole Pie: 18
ricota, garlic, olive oil, mozzarella
Slice: 4.5
Whole Pie: 18
slice tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic
Slice: 4.5
Whole Pie: 18
fresh veggies, cheese
Slice: 4.5
Whole Pie: 18
Slice: 5
Whole Pie: 21
house-made
house Caesar dressing, romaine, parmesan
w/ our tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
roasted red peppers, mozzarella & basil
spaghetti, angel hair, penne or linguine w/ marinara
w/ alfredo or bolognese sauce: 9
add chicken, fresh veggies: 10
add wild Georgia shrimp: 11
a house specialty w/ our signature marinara & housemade meatballs
housemade soft potato dumplings that melt in your mout, creamy pink sauce or marinara
a trendy new favorite w/ brown butter sage sauce & proscuitto
lobster-filled fresh ravioli w/ tomato, cheese & sherry pink sauce
the red-sauce classic - slow cooked tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella
a simple old world dish w/ sauteed fresh broccoli, garlic & olive oil
our savory bolognese sauce & locally made pasta and mozzarella, a tradition
Rhode Island clams in white wine or marinara sauce
w/ fresh dill & caper sauce
ours is one of the best in Atlanta
lightly battered breast sauteed in white wine and lemon butter, a house favorite for years
sauteed with mushrooms in a rich marsala brown sauce
filet of mild white fish with tomato sauce, herbs and fresh mussels
simply prepared w/ lemon butter sauce & capers
w/ our pink cream sauce, Italian Sausage and peas
lightly breaded, sauteed and topped with mozzarella, marinara and parmesan. A Pasta Vino signature dish.
a pasta vino signature dish, the classic
in a simple white wine sauce with pasta
in a rich mushroom brown sauce over sauteed spinach
fresh N. Atlantic Salmon w/ sauteed fresh spinach
wild Georgia shrimp sauteed in wine, lemon butter, and fresh herbs
scaloppini of veal sauteed in a lemon butter sauce
scaloppini sauteed in white wine sauce topped with prosciutto
Medium-bodied with velvety ripe plum flavored fruit with raspberry and blackberry.
Glass: 6
Bottle: 20
Rich medium-bodied, dark berry cab with slightly acidic kick. Great with hearty dishes. (85 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
From the Marlborough region of New Zealand, this pinot noir is elegant & well proportioned, exhibiting red currant nuances together with violet & mint characters while well integrated oak is evident. (88 RP)
Glass: 9
Bottle: 34
Elegant & rich, a 'big red', plush w/ hints of mocha & lots of berries & a ripe full finish. Pairs well w/ grilled or braised meats & semi-aged cheeses. A smooth “stand alone” wine. (89 RP)
Glass: 10
Bottle: 38
Sensational Chianti with impressive aromas of sun-ripened, cherries & discreet spices. (88 RP)
Glass: 11
Bottle: 43
Ruby red with fragrance of cherry, wild berry & spice. Slightly sweet & enchantingly Chianti. (87 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
Rich, seductive & great value. An intense red with aromas of tobacco & black cherry. (90 RP)
Glass: 8
Bottle: 30
Medium-bodied with spicy cherry, strawberry flavors & a clear, almond finish. Pairs well with any Italian dish. (89 RP)
Glass: 9
Bottle: 36
2009 Gold Medal Winner – delicious & highly ranked from a winery that continually delivers top quality and great value. Rich & elegant w/ a touch of earthiness & hints of lush cherry & dark chocolate. Food friendly & medium bodied. (90 RP)
Glass: 11
Bottle: 43
Delicate aromas of apple, melon and pear with a lingering finish that gracefully balances sweet oak, caramelized sugar and fruit. (89 RP)
Glass: 6
Bottle: 20
Delightfully sweet with lush, fruity aromas, hints of lemon, orange, peach, ripe apricots & a bright, crisp finish. (86 RP)
Glass: 9
Bottle: 34
Organically farmed - impressions of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to zing of green apples, pears & citrus. Lovely "stand alone" chardonnay. (88 RP)
Glass: 8
Bottle: 30
Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. A nice toasted oak finish. (89 RP)
Glass: 10
Bottle: 38
Light-bodied with hints of citrus & almonds. Enjoy with pasta primavera, seafood or lighter Italian faire. (86 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
2010 California Gold Medal Winner – racy fruit aromas and a clean, refreshing palate. Ideal with salads & seafood. (95 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
A delightfully dry fizzy wine with notes of citrus fruits. Pairs well with seafood, light pasta, soups or fruity desserts. (86 RP)
Bottle: 36
Intense scents of pears and apples with delicate spicy notes. Pairs well with seafood or shellfish based pasta dishes. (87 RP)
Glass: 11
Bottle: 43
For years, Pasta Vino, like many Italian Trattorias, offered a 2 bottle "selection” – red or white. It was a lot less complicated and a lot more Italian!
A smooth, mellow, well balanced, good tasting Italian table wine. Rich red cherry flavor, low acidity. Pairs well w/ any Italian dish.
First glass: 5
Second pour: 4
A light Italian white table wine.
First glass: 5
Second pour: 4
fresh & flash fried to order
lightly floured & flash fried
arugula insalata rolls
PEI mussels, shallots, white wine broth
roasted tomatoes & red peppers
Simple plate of italian meats & cheeses, roasted red peppers, marinated olives
add protein to any salad/pasta:
chicken breast 4 | shrimp 6 | salmon 6
fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes & basil, arugula & pesto oil
assorted greens, roasted peppers, dried tomatoes & olives, red wine vinaigrette
Half: 4
Full: 6
shave parmesan, honey balsamic
Half: 5
Full: 7
romaine, shaved parmesan, house dressing, croutons
Half: 4
Full: 6
the slice / 6-slice pie
our slow simmered tomato sauce, whole-milk mozzarella
Slice: 4
6 Slice Pie: 14
cheese pizza w/ fresh spinach, sliced tomatoes
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 18
“white” pizza with garlic oil and ricotta, parmesan, & mozzarella cheeses
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 18
cheese pizza with bolognese meat sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni & mozzarella
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 20
Add ingredients to any pizzas at an additional charge:
PEPPERONI | ITALIAN SAUSAGE | CHICKEN PROSCUITTO | SUN-DRIED TOMATOES | MEATBALLS | DRIED TOMATOES | SPINACH | ROASTED PEPPERS | FRESH TOMATOES | MUSHROOMS | GREEN OLIVES | KALAMATA OLIVES | ARUGULA | ONIONS | SMOKED SALMON
with garlic oil, tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes &basil
Slice: 4.5
6 Slice Pie: 15
cheese pizza w/spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, roasted red peppers
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 18
margherita pizza w/arugula & proscuitto
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 21
the works of toppings
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 20
grilled chicken sausage kabob; flatbread pizzeta w/ truffle oil, garlic, wild mushrooms, capers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
served with arugula insalata
Goat cheese, rocket, tomato & roasted red peppers with our house chips
For Father's Day:
Beef from North GA Mountain Valley Farm... browned and slowly braised with veggies in a red wine tomato gravy, served with fresh parpadellenoodles -melts in your mouth!
****when available
12 Eggs: 4.5
18 Eggs: 6.5
fresh & flash fried to order
PEI mussels, shallots, white wine broth
lightly floured & flash fried
roasted tomatoes & red peppers
arugula insalata rolled up in proscuitto
roasted red peppers, marinated olives, tomato caprese, parmesan cubes, aged balsamic, proscuitto, Italian salami and hard cooked farm eggs
fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes & basil, arugula & pesto oil
assorted greens, roasted peppers, dried tomatoes & olives, red wine vinaigrette
Half: $4
Full: $6
Cup: $4
Bowl: $7
shaved parmesan, honey balsamic
Half: $5
Full: $7
romaine, shaved parmesan, house dressing, croutons
Half: $4
Full: $6
our slow simmered tomato sauce, whole-milk mozzarella
Slice: 4
6 Slice Pie: 14
cheese pizza w/ fresh spinach, sliced tomatoes
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 18
“white” pizza with garlic oil,ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses
6 Slice Pie: 18
cheese pizza with bolognese meat sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni & mozzarella
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 20
with garlic oil, tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & basil
Slice: 4.5
6 Slice Pie: 15
cheese pizza w/ spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and roasted red peppers
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 18
margheritapizza w/ arugula & proscuitto
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 21
the works of toppings
Slice: 5
6 Slice Pie: 20
butter, cream, goat cheese, gorgonzola, parmesan & grated nutmeg over angel hair pasta
Small Plate: $12
simple ziti pasta dish layered with red sauce, ricotta & mozzarella and browned under the broiler
fresh broccoli sauteed in garlic aioli over ziti
Small Plate: $10
spaghetti & house-made meatballs with slow-simmered marinara
Small Plate: $11
fresh egg pasta layered with house-made bolognese, creamy mozzarella, nutmeg
fresg sapelo island clams, garlic, calabrese pepper, steamed in white wine broth over linguine
Small Plate: $14
Italian sausage ragu & roasted peppers over pasta
Small Plate: $12
fresh ravioli with browned butter, sage sauce, proscuitto crumbles
cold smoked salmon with a light alfredo sauce, fresh dill & capers
Small Plate: $14
house-made soft potato dumplings with creamy pink sauce
Small Plate: $11
sauteed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers and rosemary in a lemon white wine sauce over gnocchi
Small Plate: $15
tender veal slices sauteed in a light lemon butter sauce
a pasta vino signature dish
medallians topped with proscuitto & sage served in savory brown sauce over spinach
one of the best in town w/ sliced eggplant, mozzarella, & parmesan
the classic - breaded chicken breast baked w/ parmesan & mozzarella cheeses in a slow simmered marinara sauce
chicken scaloppini sauteed in fresh lemon butter & white wine sauce
chicken scallopini sauteed in garlic butter with white wine & steamed broccoli
pan-seared chicken cutlet w/ fresh mushrooms in a savory brown marsala reduction
chicken scallopini w/ fresh mushrooms, garlic & shallots over sauteed spinach
mild pacific white fish w/ capers in a lemon butter & white wine sauce
seared fresh salmon w/ sauteed mushrooms, spinach & tomatoes in a lemon honey glaze
fresh 8 oz Carolina trout, herb & parmesan crusted, sauteed in a light lemon butter sauce
Medium-bodied with velvety ripe plum flavored fruit with raspberry and blackberry.
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
Rich, dark berry cab with slightly acidic kick. Great with hearty dishes. (85 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
From the Marlborough region of New Zealand, this pinot noir is elegant & well proportioned, exhibiting red currant nuances together with violet & mint characters while well integrated oak is evident. (88 RP)
Glass: 9
Bottle: 34
Elegant & rich, a 'big red', plush w/ hints of mocha & lots of berries & a ripe full finish. Pairs well w/ grilled or braised meats & semi-aged cheeses. A smooth “stand alone” wine. (89 RP)
Glass: 10
Bottle: 38
Full bodied dry red with impressive aromas of sun-ripened cherries & discreet spices. (88 RP)
Glass: 11
Bottle: 48
Ruby red with fragrance of cherry, wild berry & spice. Slightly sweet & enchantingly Chianti. (87 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
Rich, seductive & great value. An intense red with aromas of tobacco & black cherry. (90 RP)
Glass: 8
Bottle: 30
Spicy cherry and strawberry flavors w/ a clear, almond finish. Pairs well with any Italian dish. (89 RP)
Glass: 9
Bottle: 34
Medium bodied w/ velvety ripe plum flavored fruit w/ raspberry and blackberry. (90 RP)
Glass: 11
Bottle: 48
Elegant w/ core of cherry and a supporting cast of licorice, tobacco and white pepper grains. Starts out w/ supple yet gentle tannins that exalt spicy hints and a fresh mineral and rosemary note finish.
Bottle: 54
Delicate aromas of apple, melon and pear with a lingering finish that gracefully balances sweet oak, caramelized sugar and fruit. (89 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
Delightfully sweet with lush, fruity aromas, hints of lemon, orange, peach, ripe apricots & a bright, crisp finish. (86 RP)
Glass: 6
Organically farmed - impressions of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to zing of green apples, pears & citrus. Lovely "stand alone" chardonnay. (88 RP)
Glass: 8
Bottle: 30
Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. A nice toasted oak finish. (89 RP)
Glass: 10
Bottle: 38
Light-bodied with hints of citrus & almonds. Enjoy with pasta primavera, seafood or lighter Italian faire. (86 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
2010 California Gold Medal Winner – racy fruit aromas and a clean, refreshing palate. Ideal with salads & seafood. (95 RP)
Glass: 7
Bottle: 26
A delightfully dry fizzy wine with notes of citrus fruits. Pairs well with seafood, light pasta, soups or fruity desserts. (86 RP)
Bottle: 26
Intense scents of pears and apples with delicate spicy notes. Pairs well with seafood or shellfish based pasta dishes. (87 RP)
Glass: 11
Bottle: 48
For years, Pasta Vino, like many Italian Trattorias, offered a 2 bottle "selection” – red or white. It was a lot less complicated and a lot more Italian!
A smooth, mellow, well balanced, good tasting Italian table wine. Rich red cherry flavor, low acidity. Pairs well w/ any Italian dish.
Glass: 6
A light Italian white table wine.
Glass: 6
404.231.4946/404.550.6499/info@pastavinoatlanta.com
Please order you entrees w/ 24 hours advance notice
Minimum order: 6 or more
pt: 6
qt: 9
The classic w/ our house dressing
Per person: 2.5
tomatoes, olives & freshly grated parmigiana
Per person: 2
$4 per person
Stuffed with ricotta, parmigiana & spinach
meats, cheese, olives & roasted peppers
w/ gorgonzola sauce
w/ tomato sauce
marinara or pasta pesto
lightly flavored & flash fried w/ spicy marinara
our NY style margherita, white & pepperoni
w/ sorrento (tomato & cheese "pink") sauce
w/ tomato sauce, ricotta & mozzarella
$65 per tray for 8-12 people or $8 per person
w/ bolognese sauce
a house favorite
w/ tomato sauce, ricotta & mozzarella
$85 per tray for 8-12 people or $10 per person
white wine lemon sauce w/ pasta marinara
w/ cherry tomatoes, spinach & kalamata olives in white wine & caper sauce over gnocchi or pasta
w/ pasta marinara
the house favorite for years w/ pasta marinara
pistachio, red velvet & seasonal cupcakes
Per person: 2
Small Tray (serves 10-15): 40
Large Tray (serves 20-25): 75
"triangles"
Per person: 2
05/2013
Pasta Vino is one of my top 3 restaurants in Atlanta. My boyfriend and I love their goat cheese and apple ravioli and fish with lemon capers. This restaurant is in the neighborhood for ever as well as most of the employees. We love their outdoor patio dining as much as inside.
05/2013
I love Italian food! In restaurants, I enjoy when it resembles the home cooked meals that I am used to from back in NY. The last few times i was at Pasta Vino, I had the eggplant and the pasta Fra Diavolo. Very similar to my Aunt and Mom's dishes respectfully. This is very rare for Atlanta I have to say. Great convenient location, service is fantastic and surprisingly quick for such great food. I give it a 9.5!
05/2013
05/2013
Best kept secret in Atlanta! The food is divine (love the veal dishes & the linguine bolognese (ask for it!)...& Oh the desserts are great...Jay's cheesecakes will send you over the edge! The atmosphere both inside & out are great & the servers...we love them all. If you haven't been there yet, please give it a try...You won't be disappointed! & when you go, if there is a wait - feel free to ask for a glass of wine or soft drink while you do! Enjoy!
04/2013
I LOVE Pasta Vino. It has very good food and its a great neighborhood place to go in Buckhead when you want authentic Italian without pretense. The wait staff go out of their way to please you and the décor is warm & cozy. My favorite dish is the grilled salmon with lemon honey glaze but the chicken marsala is a close second. Their marinara with meatballs is just like the spaghetti I remember as a child, from my Italian neighbor – great to sop up with fresh baked rolls. Pizza is real NY style, a little too cheesy for me but my husband loves it. Check out the house-fried potato chips when you walk in the door, you wont eat just one!
02/2013
Pasta Vino is a neighborhood staple. You know what you're going to get and you feel comfortable going. It's not a showy, trendy type place but a family, local, casual/dressy date night place. It's dimly lit and offers standard Italian fare that doesn't disappoint. Order the fish cooked to buttery perfection or the chicken francese. They now offer gluten free pasta which is a treat! The 4-cheese sauce is heaven. Must try at least once and you'll add this to your repertoire of "go-to" restaurants.
02/2013
Love this place! Great hidden gem if you love amazing gnocchi and vodka sauce. This place home makes its gnocchi and you can tell because it is the most tender, delicious, melt-in-your-mouth pasta I have ever had. I wish I could speak more to the rest of the menu, but I'm sentenced to life for that one dish-gladly.
02/2013
DELICIOUS! The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Service was excellent. But most importantly the food was incredible. The goat cheese and apple ravioli was both unique and fabulous!
12/2012
It's been a while since I've been to Pasta Vina and this place was a little hard for me to find at first but I absolutely love the food. I went here for a casual work lunch with some of my co-workers and the service was excellent. Every one seemed to enjoy the food and we got everything we ordered in a timely fashion.
06/2012
I love this place. It's friendly, laid-back, comfortable, easy. Whether I'm there for salad and a glass of wine on a weeknight, or a leisurely full meal on a weekend, it's just perfect. And it's the best place for take-out pizza in Buckhead. Try the green bowl for lunch!
06/2012
First visit with my wife last night turned out to be a memorable experience. The staff was very helpful and surprisingly responsive; 3 staff members serviced our table (My dining pet peeves include finished dishes taking up space and half empty drink glasses) . Service time was on par or better than our usual dining spots. My Chicken Parm was perfect (covered with cheese, fresh herbs, tender chicken) . My wife finished the Gnocchi with shrimp and capers, only sharing one bite with me (the caper/gnocchi mix proved to be a nice counterbalance) . Next followed the Tiramisu; To Die For. I'm telling everyone to give this fantastic restaurant a visit.
Pasta Vino
2391 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Phone: (404) 231-4946
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