Giovanni Di Palma has once again expanded his Italian empire in Home Park with the opening of Bar Amalfi. In addition to bellinis and a limoncello selection, the open-air restaurant will serve light dishes like caprese salad and wood-grilled prawns.[Photo]

Fact: cheese dip tastes better on a patio, especially an expansive, covered one. Get yours now at Elmyriachi, the family-friendly sister restaurant to Little Five Points burrito dive Elymyr. [Photo]

The newest entry into the Atlanta pizza scene boasts not only Neapolitan style pizzas, but also a secluded back patio that will make you forget you're in a strip mall. [Photo]

This newly opened neighborhood spot from H&F alum Andy Minchow boasts not one patio, but three. The upstairs deck has its own bar. [Photo]

The restaurant formerly known as HD1 recently converted to yet another outpost of Flip Burger Boutique, and with it came the long-promised rooftop deck. [Photo]

Buttermilk pancakes and other brunch fare taste even better on Buttermilk Kitchen's just-opened patio. [Photo]