The critically acclaimed restaurant features a tight menu of dishes paired with a carefully curated list of natural and biodynamic wines. The small dining room here lends itself nicely to intimate dinner dates for two or foursomes of friends meeting to catch up over bottles of wine and a meal. Reservations highly encouraged.

Grab a casual dinner on a weekday night at Muss and Turners, then slip behind the cooler door for after-dinner drinks at Eleanor’s, the restaurant’s intimate cocktail bar.

Volare brings Southern-French fancy to the “ATL Airport District”. The restaurant mixes elegance in an understated location overlooking the train tracks. This juxtaposition is also reflected in the dishes like the Cajun pastas, Parmesan encrusted cordon bleu, grilled Australian lamb chops in Grand Marnier gastrique, or mountain trout.

This relaxed Grant Park neighborhood gathering spot offers a bit of respite from busy Boulevard beyond; especially on the weekdays. Head in for wine, friendly service, and comfort-filled dishes of pasta and homey favorites like meatloaf and jambalaya. There’s seating inside and out on the street-side patio. Patio available.

Julianna’s is a petite restaurant tucked inside a circa-1901 house on Lake Avenue in Inman Park serving Hungarian-style savory and sweet crepes made from an old family recipe. Open for breakfast and lunch, order at the counter and grab a seat at one of the tables inside or at a small cafe table outside.

Inspired by the cafes of Paris, this sunny Inman Quarter cafe shines with French bistro fare and a simple but excellent wine list. Dine on dishes such as a decadent burger with Swiss and caramelized onions, steak frites, crab, crayfish, and penne au gratin, or an ode to New Orleans institution Commander’s Palace with its shrimp remoulade. Grab a seat on the sun porch or inside the quaint dining room or at the five seat bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Patio available. Reservations encouraged.

Babette’s Cafe is inspired by the Isak Dinesen’s story and the movie “Babette’s Feast”. Located in a former cottage on North Highland, this convivial bistro’s cozy dining room and dishes are inspired by the restaurants and food found in the countrysides of France, Spain, and Italy. Reservations encouraged.

Chef Anne Quatrano opened this quaint cafe and bar near Emory Village over 20 years ago. Located in a renovated warehouse, Floataway offers several places to dine quietly on dishes filled with French, Italian, and Spanish influences, including at the small bar and out on the courtyard patio. Patio available.

This neighborhood bistro along West College Avenue in Decatur was built for cozy meals and conversation. It also includes one of the area’s loveliest garden patios. Wahoo serves comforting dishes such as crab bisque, pimento cheese fritters, and risotto as well as fried chicken, New York strip, and mountain trout. Make sure to order wine here, too. Wahoo can become slightly noisy on the weekends when the dining room fills up with couples and friends gathering for a meal. Even then, the noise level is still within reason. Patio available.

Located in the heart of Oakhurst Village, Paolino’s centers around classic Italian dishes and pastas, including fettuccine Alfredo, linguine and clam sauce, and lasagna, along with lobster ravioli and eggplant pappardelle. Grab a seat on the patio or in the dining room for a quiet meal, especially during the weekdays.

Located just up from No. 246 on East Ponce de Leon, this small cafe offers a quiet escape from Decatur’s busy dining scene. The menu offers traditional French and Alsatian dishes (northeastern France) such as quiche, spaetzle (egg noodles), choucroute garnie (sauerkraut, sausages, potatoes), and sandwiches like the croque-monsieur or mauricettes made with pretzel bread. The wine list is a lovely mix of both French and Alsatian bottles with affordable price points.