Buon Fornello Café & Bottega - Italian restaurant in Atlanta - 1100 Hammond Dr, USA

This place had the facade of a Mom and Pop restaurant. Unfortunately, the food tasted as if it was made for mass production and not with pride and love. Don't get me wrong, the food was good for the most part. My biggest complaint was the Italian sausage that I ordered tasted horrific and was fried in bitter oil. I also asked for a plain cannoli, but that was disregarded, and I was given a cinnamon and chocolate chip one. Also, the inside was cramped with awkward seating. Lastly, but most importantly, I feel $76 for two people is a bit too much for the quality and quantity that was given.

I was in town on business and looking for a local experience, as usual. Buon Fornello had a good rating and was in walking distance so I decided to give it a try. The business model is definitely that of a hybrid. There is minimal seating for a restaurant and most of the business seems driven through take out and catering. That said, I really enjoyed my experience. I got the lasagna, a glass of red wine, and a tiramisu dessert for about $40. All of it was delicious and accompanied by the owner humming and singing songs in Italian while he worked, and his kids hung out nearby. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, located next to a Publix supermarket, but that's just the kind of place I like.

We were in Atlanta on a short trip and found this gem of a restaurant. The pasta is made fresh and was delicious. The owner was very helpful and you can tell his passion for his food. We will definitely stop in again on our next trip.

Very nice Italian restaurant. Authentic and delicious. I had the chicken picata and it was very good. The fresh pasta is also tasty and definitely tastes fresh.

Small cafe that serves excellent food. The owner is very kind and they make good recommendations. Their specialty seems to be pasta and pizza - I had the parmigiana and my friend had a lasagna, they were both great. They also have gelato and tiramisu & cake that you can either purchase to go or eat in the restaurant. I personally really liked their tiramisu. A good place to come with a small group of people (2-4).

I am in Atlanta for business and I was looking for something close to my hotel and found this place. The owner is very passionate about.his food. I loved the pasta and the bread. It went perfectly with my soup. It is a small place but has a big heart. Try it.

I haven't eating this good in a long time! Food was amazing and staff was courteous. I had the arancini and short rib ravioli. Definitely will be back to try everything else.

For how many times I’ve been here, I don’t know how I haven’t written a review yet. I think I want it to be a secret! Absolutely the best Italian food I’ve ever had. You can tell it’s homemade and crafted with love. It’s very cozy inside (seating for maybe only 20 people). The only thing I could wish for were bigger portion sizes, especially when doing to-go. Otherwise, a family favorite!