Scott Jason Excellent, authentic Italian food in Blue Ridge, Georgia? Check. This restaurant has the wow factor youre looking for the ambiance and service youd expect in a high end establishment.
We were greeted by their hostess and GM as soon as we walked in and were sat in a cozy table up against the wall where the wines were displayed. We were greeted by a server assistant who took our water order. Yes...three options...tap, still and sparkling. 9 dollars for a bottle of still water may seem steep but it was worth it. We were asked if we were celebrating anything and we said it was our 8th wedding anniversary. We were given a card that was signed by the entire staff and complimentary glasses of champagne.
Our server was Mattia and he was incredible and personable. He was great with conversation and answered our questions with enthusiasm mentioning he was the son of the chef, Igor who had come to Blue Ridge to open his restaurants after he fell in love with the area.
Mattia was attentive and ensured we were checked on in a timely manner. The server assistants were excellent with refilling our water and clearing the table as needed.
The food...INCREDIBLE. We started with the Burrata and it was delicious. Excellent choice to start with. Their Caesar salad was one of the best weve ever had and got the taste buds going for our main dishes.
My wife has the mushroom and truffle risotto and mentioned it was some of the best she has ever had. I opted for the spaghetti Cacio and pepe and it was truly mouthwatering.
We couldnt end the meal without dessert and while Mattia did mention they did not have their tiramisu we had the Gelato and mille foglie which was the perfect ending to the meal.
Again, not enough can be said about the staff and Mattia who truly is a treasure at this restaurant. If youre in town, make it a point to stop in for a delicious meal where youll be taken care of.
