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Gio's Chicken Amalfitano
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Westside, Atlanta
Has a stamp of approval from Creative Loafing Atlanta and AJC
"The Sorrento Lemon chicken is so good + salad dressing is amazing!"(12 Tips)
"BYOB your own wine and beer!"(6 Tips)
"Friggin awesome diavolo chicken"(4 Tips)
"Great addition to Antico"(3 Tips)
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Creative Loafing AtlantaApril 25, 2013The Zuppa di pollo's rich, homemade broth (stock is made fresh daily) is rife with herbal, lemony flavor. It's also one of the few CL's 100 Dishes to eat in Atlanta that you can grab a quart to go. Read more
Their lemon and citrus chicken are delicious, and on Sunday order the cacciatore. You can BYOB (though they do have wine), get gelato from next door, or even bring in a pizza from antico
Josh WeissJuly 8, 2018Sorrento Lemon chicken or Chicken Diavolo! The salads are great, the pasta is great, but you came for the chicken and the chicken you should have! It's clean and bright...but best for takeout.Upvoted Apr 6
Andre RochaDecember 18, 2016Really good food. The pollo Margherita, house speciality, is excellent. The caprese salad will be a good way to start- Creative Loafing AtlantaApril 25, 2013Rubbed with salt and seasoned with olive oil, chopped garlic, and wild oregano, the Sorrento lemon roast chicken at Gio's is a divine, aromatic version of the Italian dish. One of CL's 100 dishes. Read more
This is my favorite place in Atlanta. Get a pizza, bring it to gios, then get the chicken. Bring lots of wine and your best friends. It’s the best- Maurice RobertsonMarch 16, 2015Great food with a home feel, seating is picnic style but you get to meet some cool people. BYOB your own wine and beer! And the best part you get gelato ice cream in the back of the restaurant
Ron StokesJune 3, 2013Sunday evening was not too crowded. We came to the sister restaurant Antico which is closed on Sundays. Food was good- being able to bring your own bottle of wine is gtreat. Met some nice people.
Kasey A.February 4, 2015The lemon and citrus chicken was delicious! The chicken was enough for my boyfriend and I to share. We really enjoyed this tucked away little gem and will definitely return!
MelissaAugust 4, 2013The chicken dish was great! I suggest that you either get the lemon pepper chicken or the orange chicken both are great! It's Italian style seating so, you just have to find a seat wherever you can
Toure' BreakerAugust 16, 2019The Sorrento is amazing. They give you fresh bread to soak up the lemon butter sauce. It is the most popular dish.
Britt L.May 27, 2013Lemon chicken & arribbiata was the best meal I've had in Atlanta in a very long time. BYOB. Italian family members approved!
Mallory HeathSeptember 28, 2013El forno and arrabbiata were delicious! Portion sizes are large. Arrabbiata was very spicy so I wouldn't recommend it for people who can't handle heat but I loved it
Monica ZarateJuly 22, 2015Great date spot! In fact, this is where my now husband took me for our first date! Super great ambiance and the food is super yum as well.- NubiaJuly 25, 2023Cute area, hole in the wall feel. Optional outdoor seating. Chicken parm heavier than expected. Noodles did not taste hand made. Salad flavorful.
Sam LackOctober 27, 2018The most tender, delicious chicken Parm I’ve ever had. The sausage and broccoli rabe pasta was great too. Highly recommend!
Sylvia SpencerNovember 10, 2013So good! Remember to BYOB! Individual portions are big enough for two....but get two things and take leftovers home! And don't forget gelato in back!
Dink CashSeptember 9, 2018Come in and order quickly, all the chicken dishes are roasted or grilled with great seasoning! I get the Scarpiello...
Alexandre MunhozMarch 3, 2023Good roasted chicken that comes with this lemony chicken broth, salad, bread and roasted potatoes. Good hearty meal but quite pricey for it’s worth.
Stina P.December 17, 2016amazing, authentic, and fresh pasta! very reasonably priced and great for groups or couples
Fen BranklinAugust 18, 2013Lemon chicken and diavolo chicken are heaven on a plate. Can be a bit loud inside. Atmosphere is like a family reunion with gourmet food.
So good! I recommend the Diavola and the Sorrento Lemon.
This place rules. Simple and incredibly tasty, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Sohail KhwajaDecember 13, 2015Anything and everything. Some of the most delicious chicken dishes I have tasted.
Candice CorcoranApril 13, 2014Do yourself a favor and get a bowl of chicken soup :) it will make you want to buy a container to take home.- DavyJuly 14, 2013Great chicken, the Areabiatta's peppers will make you "warm" for certain. Great addition to Antico
It’s ALL good. Just throw a dart at the menu...you can’t lose.
Rane MartinNovember 7, 2014BYOWine. The chicken was pretty incredible. And go around back to get ice cream afterwards!
Tiffany ScottMarch 15, 2015No trip is complete without the lemon chicken and spicy arrabiata. Plus BYOB
Atlanta Eats TVJuly 18, 2013If you want table service, you’ve come to the wrong place. Gio’s juxtaposes its fast food ordering system with five star plates such as the Sorrento Lemon Chicken. Read more
Sure, $16 is pricey for half of a roasted chicken & potato wedges. But it's *really* good chicken. Treat yourself.
Heaven... And on a Sunday for the best home cooked Italian!
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(404) 347-3874
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- 8.5
"Everything we had was amazing. Black spaghetti. Check. Pork pâté. Check. Macaroni fritters. Check. Great service. Great cocktails. Great great great."
Gwen Dillon - 7.0
"This place feels like you are in Italy! Definitely worth having a drink on the outside patio"
Justin Ehrecke - 8.1
"The chocolate semifredo is amazing! Must have it!"
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Amanda Natividad - 7.9
"One of the most underrated places in the city. Great place for a date or causal afternoon hang and the coffee selection is very good. True European vibe."
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