Portions play a factor, as does the “comfort-level” of the restaurant, which is grouped in the ambience category. Being crammed tightly into a space or learning that the gentleman next to you had a prostate exam that day would tend to lower this score. Lastly, the diversity of the dining patrons will be evaluated. In fairness, restaurants cannot control completely the diverse nature of its clientele. However, let’s face it, we are often more likely to dine at a place in an environment befitting our cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Thus, this criteria will be evaluated as well. Additionally, I will note if there are vegetarian options and also whether choices are available for the lactose intolerant.
Pricci
Italian restaurants can be found in just about every nook and cranny of Atlanta. Decent Italian restaurants are almost as numerous. But exceptional ones? In my mind, those are few and far between.
Pricci is one such restaurant. This Buckhead Life Restaurant Group stalwart is one of my favorites in all of Atlanta. If we could relocate it out of Buckhead, I’d like it even better!
As you step into the dining room, you know you’re in for a special evening. This place would be an excellent choice for a romantic dinner with that special someone. The tables are close, but not right on top of each other, which is my biggest gripe with restaurants these days. If you are a frequent visitor to my blog, you know I severely downgrade restaurants that have seating on top of each other and where the person next to you can hear you breathe. Not good. However, there’s enough space at Pricci to have a private conversation, or, for more privacy, you can opt for a booth, as I requested on this evening.
The evening begins with three types of bread being delivered to your table, accompanied by a marinara sauce with a dab of goat cheese in the middle. Folks, this is like having a free appetizer. And it’s quite tasty!
I start out my meal with a splendid Caesar salad. The key with any Caesar salad is the dressing. This one wasn’t overpowering but was also zesty with just the right spice that this type of salad must have. It’s one of the better ones, and came highly recommended by our waitress.
Speaking of her, she was reserved but friendly---clearly someone who had to feel out if we were the typical, stodgy, ostentatious Buckhead clientele who frequent Pricci. (See my second paragraph above about my preference on the restaurant’s locale for a refresher.) Her recommendations on this evening were impeccable.
For one of the specials, she recommended the ravioli stuffed with salmon and cheese in a tomato composta sauce drizzled in parmesan cheese. Simply scrumptious! There are not enough superlatives for this dish. Not only was there enough of it portions wise, but it was incredibly ambrosial and quickly filling.
My friend selected the lighter dish of Mediterranean sea bass with Roma tomato and fingerling potatoes. Not bad, but this would not have been my top selection. Sea bass, in my opinion, is not a fish brimming with flavor anyway so I’m not sure there was much that could be done to enhance the piquancy in this situation.
Dessert was the apple tart. This by far was the only disappointing aspect of the whole evening. The tart was bland and somewhat doughy in taste. I was hoping for more full-flavored caramel apple goodness, but instead was left disenchanted to an otherwise fantastic meal.
For my true Vegetarian friends, options include gnocchi and tortelli pasta, as well as several pizza varieties.
Lactose intolerant options encompass a chicken dish, lamb chops, veal, and a ribeye steak choice.
Overall, Pricci is an outstanding selection for a romantic evening of superb Italian food, comfortable ambience, and unobtrusive, courteous service.
Food: A-
Service: A
Portions: B+
Ambience/Comfort: A
Diversity Of Dining Patrons: Needs improvement
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Options For Lactose Intolerant: Yes
OVERALL GRADE: A-
FINAL COMMENT: One of the very best in the arsenal of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group!
Pricci is one such restaurant. This Buckhead Life Restaurant Group stalwart is one of my favorites in all of Atlanta. If we could relocate it out of Buckhead, I’d like it even better!
As you step into the dining room, you know you’re in for a special evening. This place would be an excellent choice for a romantic dinner with that special someone. The tables are close, but not right on top of each other, which is my biggest gripe with restaurants these days. If you are a frequent visitor to my blog, you know I severely downgrade restaurants that have seating on top of each other and where the person next to you can hear you breathe. Not good. However, there’s enough space at Pricci to have a private conversation, or, for more privacy, you can opt for a booth, as I requested on this evening.
The evening begins with three types of bread being delivered to your table, accompanied by a marinara sauce with a dab of goat cheese in the middle. Folks, this is like having a free appetizer. And it’s quite tasty!
I start out my meal with a splendid Caesar salad. The key with any Caesar salad is the dressing. This one wasn’t overpowering but was also zesty with just the right spice that this type of salad must have. It’s one of the better ones, and came highly recommended by our waitress.
Speaking of her, she was reserved but friendly---clearly someone who had to feel out if we were the typical, stodgy, ostentatious Buckhead clientele who frequent Pricci. (See my second paragraph above about my preference on the restaurant’s locale for a refresher.) Her recommendations on this evening were impeccable.
For one of the specials, she recommended the ravioli stuffed with salmon and cheese in a tomato composta sauce drizzled in parmesan cheese. Simply scrumptious! There are not enough superlatives for this dish. Not only was there enough of it portions wise, but it was incredibly ambrosial and quickly filling.
My friend selected the lighter dish of Mediterranean sea bass with Roma tomato and fingerling potatoes. Not bad, but this would not have been my top selection. Sea bass, in my opinion, is not a fish brimming with flavor anyway so I’m not sure there was much that could be done to enhance the piquancy in this situation.
Dessert was the apple tart. This by far was the only disappointing aspect of the whole evening. The tart was bland and somewhat doughy in taste. I was hoping for more full-flavored caramel apple goodness, but instead was left disenchanted to an otherwise fantastic meal.
For my true Vegetarian friends, options include gnocchi and tortelli pasta, as well as several pizza varieties.
Lactose intolerant options encompass a chicken dish, lamb chops, veal, and a ribeye steak choice.
Overall, Pricci is an outstanding selection for a romantic evening of superb Italian food, comfortable ambience, and unobtrusive, courteous service.
Food: A-
Service: A
Portions: B+
Ambience/Comfort: A
Diversity Of Dining Patrons: Needs improvement
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Options For Lactose Intolerant: Yes
OVERALL GRADE: A-
FINAL COMMENT: One of the very best in the arsenal of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group!
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