Gigi’s Italian Kitchen

I finally had the chance to try Gigi's, and it was well worth the wait. The restaurant is small, so reservations are a must, but they do have a few bar seats for walk-ins. We arrived a bit early, so we grabbed a drink at Candler Park Market next door while we waited.Once seated, we started with the snapper crudo and peach salad--both were incredibly fresh and flavorful. For the main course, I had the crispy chicken cacciatore over eggplant and okra. It was absolutely delicious! I also sampled some of the pasta dishes my party ordered, and they were just as impressive.Gigi's truly lives up to the hype as some of the best Italian food in Atlanta. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the moody ambiance added to the overall experience. I can't wait to dine here again!

I've been wanting to come here for so long! I finally got a reservation for early on a Friday evening. They do offer walk ins for outdoor seating and the bar. Their menu changes often but I'm sure anything on it will be amazing. The menu is very simple and only have a handful of things to choose from. We got the polenta and caviar to start. So good! I believe this item stays on the menu regularly. We got a mafaldine pasta with sungold tomato carbonara and it was so flavorful. You must end with tiramisu or at least take some home. Definitely the best I've had in the city!

Super tasty meal with a group of friends recently. The ambiance is cute and laid back, but it's a very tight space, and I don't believe they really have seating for very large groups. I hear they're expanding next door - fingers crossed!!Service was friendly, and they did a nice job of coursing things out - they do prefer that you order everything at once. We ordered nearly everything on the menu, so they made it easier! I think the menu rotates, but the cabbage was unexpectedly delicious - get it if you can! Of all the things we had, I also really enjoyed the caviar & polenta. The drinks were just ok though - the cocktails didn't really impress, but the wines we had were pretty good. I would recommend sitting at the bar and enjoying a couple small plates, but I can't really recommend any specific drinks. All in all a great neighborhood place, and we'll definitely be back to try their next seasonal menu!

I think some of the reviewers complaining that Gigi's is "not Italian" have a hard time understanding that there are a zillion ways to interpret the country's incredibly diverse culinary history and culture, including its diaspora. Crawfish étouffée over pasta is absolutely Italian, and Cajun too, because many of the great restaurants of New Orleans were and continue to be run by Italian American families. That is just one example, and there are so many others, the common threads being the freshness of ingredients and the resourcefulness of Italian technique. Everything we had was excellent, as usual, the standouts this time being the salad (candied pecans, apples, Asher blue, muscadine vinaigrette), and the radiatore pasta with sweet potatoes and their greens with a peanut pesto (so, so good, and so creative!). Love the interpretations of Georgia's freshest seasonal produce through an Italian lens. Great Amari list, and service too. Will be back again and again!

Gigi's food and service never disappoints. The chefs use of local vegetables and italian techniques make each dish feel homey yet upscale- But while the food is high class, it's not pretentious.

Though Gigi's in in my neighborhood, this was my first visit. After many scans of the menu and not being thrilled with the limited offerings, I was persuaded to finally try Gigi's by a foodie friend who deemed it one of her favorites. The ambiance, service, and beverages were quite good but the food was a little underwhelming, IMHO. The Little Italian cocktail was good and strong, and while I didn't order wine the offerings looked solid. We got the green salad and found the blue cheese a little overwhelming (and I like blue cheese). The anchovies were nothing great, though the focaccia was nicely grilled and had a tasty smokiness to it. The Mafaldine pasta was freshly made and had a nice toothy texture, but I thought the sauce was a little salty and one-note. The biggest disappointment was the much-lauded tiramisu. Maybe it's just me, but I like a touch of bitter espresso hints to balance out the sweet richness. None detected in our serving and while it wasn't cloyingly sweet, I thought it was just meh. I might go back and try another night with a different menu, or I might just try someplace else.

My favorite restaurant in Atlanta, hands down. Whatever you order WILL be phenomenal, the atmosphere is wonderful. and the drinks are top notch too. It's always a great night out at Gigi's!

There are a few reasons I decided to leave a review the food, the service and the ambiance. The food. The menu is small and very straight forward. The pasta is fresh and delicious, the steak was cooked well and the mushroom and sauce was delicious. The tiramisu was BOMB. Holy smokes. And grouper dip was very very good. Above average to great across the board. The cocktail menu is limited. They won't make you a whiskey soda/vodka soda. The vibes we got when inquiring about the drinks was a bit snobby. Kind of a bummer but fine. We tried new drinks and enjoyed them none the less. The service. Our waiter did his job. We never waited too long for anything and he seemed to enjoy what he was doing. The ambiance, very intimate in setting but loud as hale. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. We went on a Saturday night and it was poppin. Very loud, lots of people in a small restaurant enjoying their company and food. Why the 3 stars and not 5? I had to book a table for about three weeks out and I was really excited to give it a go. It was the first time in a long time I felt judged for being at an establishment and asking questions about the menu. For the price point and intimate setting of the establishment, I think I expected to feel like we were welcomed by the staff but that wasn't my experience. Either way, you'll definitely enjoy the food!

Place went crazy if u sit at the bar they make dinner in front of you cuz that's the kitchen

This is not your regular meatball and spaghetti Italian restaurant but so much better! The menu is small but delicious. My date and I shared the caviar and polenta dish, green salad, and both pasta dishes on the menu. The caviar and polenta is a must and will keep you coming back for more! The food was fresh and seasonal and felt surprisingly light without lacking flavor. I don't usually love tiramisu but you must try if you come!! We love Gigis!