Years ago, in college, when I was faced with the question of where, amid Atlanta’s varied, eclectic, and exciting restaurant scene, I would take a date to absolutely blow her away, La Grotta Ristorante was the first place that came to mind. Now that I am somewhat more settled, La Grotta is still at the top of my list for fine, elegant Italian dining in Atlanta. La Grotta – literally, “The Cave” – is a magnificent restaurant, exceptional in every respect, from its uber-professional but still friendly service to its elegant, tasteful atmosphere and its absolutely incredible food. This is a special occasion kind of place, unless you happen to eat at glamorous and elegant restaurants on a regular basis. If you do come on a special occasion, La Grotta will make it feel genuinely special. The food is wonderful: the menu features a full range of Italian delicacies, ranging from a beef carpaccio appetizer that is to die for to a full range of creative, intriguing pastas to seafood and meat specialties that reflect the expertise and personality of the excellent chef. They will even make any Italian specialty specifically for you, provided you give them sufficient notice. If you want an elegant and memorable night out in Atlanta, La Grotta is the place to go! If you want an easy to use online directory, globalYP.net is the place for you.