a mano

One of the best hidden gems of Atlanta. My favorite thing about a Mano was the classy, mello vibes. Great spot for casual night out or a date night. It’s cool how they incorporated the outdoor style seating that cities like NYC have.

The menu is simple but sufficient. I ordered the cacio el Pepe with cauliflower, both of which were great. The cauliflower was a bit on the oily side but other than that, the meal was perfect. My absolute favorite part was the bread pudding that we ordered for desert- that has to be one of the best deserts I’ve ever had in my life 🤯

The service was fast and efficient and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I can definitely see a Mano being the spot to be at, especially in the summer once it’s warmer out. Will be a regular customer for sure.

Just go! All the reviews about service being just as amazing as the food are spot on. The food was delicious!! Sadly I do not have any photos because I was my girlfriends but I loved the drinks and food!
We ordered the grilled cabbage, salmon- which I believe was a special, cacio e pepe, and fritto miso.
This place was better than campenolo. I would love to go when they have the octopus and or mussels.
I’ll go back for casual dinner or a special occasion!

Edit: went back and had just an amazing time. Photos from September 1st. Molly was our server and she was fabulous.

Excellent local joint! Great food and new cocktails! Atmosphere is comfortable and service is friendly. They always support the neighborhood. It's cozy and intimate. We love bringing out of town guests. Our daughter always asks to go here. The patio is great, even kept us dry in the pouring rain once. Last night we had the rapini app, catch of the day (salmon), fig salad, fried potatoes, pasta primavera and carbonara with a lemon pound cake dessert. Everything was expertly cooked and special. Definitely eat here!

Honestly, the food was pretty tasty. The carpaccio was decent, the tuna tartare was actually pretty good, the chicken parmesan was made with thigh meat, which was vastly superior to the breast meat at most places (and the sauce was quite tasty). But it's hard to overlook the service. A bunch of unkempt kids with absolutely no sense of urgency. Arrived just before 6:30 and got beverages and appetizers after 7. Silverware arrived about 10 (!) minutes after that, after I went upstairs to inquire. Everything seemed to take forever, despite the place being not crowded at all when we got there. I mean, appearance doesn't really matter in the end, does it? Or does it? Do you want some guy in a hat with a dirty flannel and shorts as a waiter? At a dive bar or greasy spoon maybe, not at a somewhat pricey Italian restaurant. Definitely won't be going back.

Stumbled across this gem when in Atlanta for two nights. All pasta is hand made. The Carbonara was delicious and the chicken Parmesan was possible the best I’ve had. The marinara sauce with it is so well done with a hint of sweetness. The burrata cheese appetizer and pesto carrots were also great. The bananas foster bread pudding is a must have dessert.

My husband and I came here during the pandemic to celebrate an event..I have admired the twinkle lights and ambiance for a couple years & have always wanted to come! We were not disappointed. The pasta tasted homemade and fresh and the appetizer we got was heavenly. Beautiful romantic spot! It was a little more pricey than we were expecting but was worth it.

We’ve been to A Mano several times and have always enjoyed everything, but they really outdid themselves yesterday! We were celebrating our anniversary and not only did practically the entire staff wish us a happy anniversary, but Bethany also gave us limoncello shots on the house and gave us a hand written card signed by the whole staff! Our server, Molly, was a delight as well! You can’t beat the Tuesday Bottle Deals (half off 3 pre-selected bottles of wine). They’ve recently added Chicken Parm to the menu, and it is probably the best we’ve eaten in all of Atlanta. The burrata starter was fantastic too. Honestly cannot speak highly enough of this place! Thank you for making our anniversary so special :)

Very nice atmosphere. Went with a friend at opening. We both had the tomato basil soup. Yummy. I had the eggplant parmigiana. Great portion. Tasty and good portion. Will was a delight and very accommodating. Sorry, forgot to take pictures. I was so hungry.

Easily five stars for this one. I would recommend sharing all the plates between two persons so you get to try more different plates. Plates sizes are perfect. I wouldn’t change a thing, all was delicious. Eating out 1 week in Atlanta and this is the best I found. Prices are also reasonable for the quality you get.

My new favorite... food, service and decor were wonderful. And, a rarity in this day and age, they welcomed us and actually thanked us for dining with them.

We sat outside and started off with cocktails. My wife fell in love with the “Miele+Fumo”-tequila, lemon, honey, ginger and Sfumato.

A mano, which means “by hand” certainly plays true in the quality and presentation of their food.
Our food was fantastic and the pasta was cooked to perfection... Bravissimo!