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Aria in Atlanta is a four star establishment. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced place in the Buckhead neighborhood. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible. Try the Lobster.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Just a couple of notes here:* The service was sellar* The decor was not that special* The Chris Moulder light fixture is very, very interesting and unique* The potato leek black truffle soup was great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Aria three times, and two times the service was poor. I hear good things often, and I have heard some bad. My business pal wanted to take me, so we ventured to dinner. The first time it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Off of Peachtree street in Atlanta's Buckhead Neighborhood is this little gem, if you blink you may miss it. Went here last week for the first time in anticipation to try something new after dining at all the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i dont get the love affair with this place. decor is 5-star. service is 3.5...MAYBE 4. and the food is just unimpressive and, more importantly, uninspired. our waiter was totally unhelpful in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aria is a fancy restaurant that serves well-executed food. The restaurant itself is swanky, classical and pristinely black and white. Well, ok, there are a few splashes of color from the weird dog...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Overall a very good experience. We were seated within 10 to 15 minutes of our reservation. The bar was crowded but the waiters took the drink order promtly. The food was very good, and the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was okay and service? Not good. The server didn't refill drinks or come by the table that often. I felt like other diners were a priority and I was treated like rush hour. The restaurant looked...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restaurant with great service, ambiance, cocktails, wine selection and FOOD!The chef brought us a sample of the butternut squash soup 5 starsBulls Blood Beet Salad 5 starsArugula and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Aria has never just met my expectations, it always exceeds them. The menu...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Aria for a business dinner, so I may not have gotten the top-notch experience, however I still enjoyed it quite a bit. The food was tasty, albeit not especially creative or mind-blowing. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slow-braised food that is absolutely soothing. Superb.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Just had dinner at Aria for the third time and, just like before, I had an amazing time. Start by relaxing at the lounge area that yes, is small and mybe a little dark for some but the maitre d? and bartenders...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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After reading the reviews in the Atlanta Magazines and hearing nothing but good things, I decided to take my wife to Aria for our anniversary. We arrived and walked through the door and were very surprised to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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My husband and I were very excited to go to Aria for our wedding anniversary. To say that it was disappointing is an understatement. We showed up (with reservations, of course) and had to wait in the bar about...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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My spouse and myself went to Aria for a special celebration after the reading the outstanding reviews that the restaurant had and were truely disapointed. We were seated 30 minutes after our reservation....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was pretty good but when I ordered the crab cakes (after our waiter recommended it as being the best appetizer) I was disappointed. I guess I shouldn't have expected something out of this world...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aria provided an outstanding dining experience that I would put on par with many of the finer restaurants in NYC. The setting is dark and romantic - not good for me as I was dining with a female...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoy the foie gras appetizer (just don't ask the waiter "what is this Hudson Valley fwah grass?" like the gentleman next to us did - I obviously use the term loosely). Enjoy the warm chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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The food, the environment, the service...all totally delicious. I love this place. The Braised short ribs with celery whipped potatoes, sugar snap peas and babette carrots is an amazing meal that I have tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Ate here for Valetine's and it was very good. I recommend.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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If you want the best food and best service, go!!! We dine out every weekend at fine restaurants and this place always excedes our expectations. The celery soup is awesome, and the sweet potato ravioli is like...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a place with such great food, ambiance and service...what is with that hideous jewel studded dog statue? Besides that eyesore, the grub ain't your regular old dog food you find everywhere else....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Aria not only has a beautiful atmosphere, it also has wonderful food. The service was excellent and the atmosphere makes it perfect for a first date or any type of romantic occasion. I had the beef sirlion...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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My boyfriend and I went to Aria for our 1 year anniversary last Sat (Nov 10th) I called and made a reservation for 8:45pm. I thought it was great when they asked me if we were celebrating a birthday or a anniversary! We arrived right on time, and as soon as we got there the host put us in the bar area and just walked away. He returned a few minutes later and asked us what we wanted to drink. We both got a glass of wine and waited. Since neither of us had been there before we were both confused. Thirty minutes went by and still no host. My boyfriend went and asked a different hostess what was going on. She said they would be with us in a minute and that they were waiting for our table. Another 20 minutes went by and still no host. We ended up leaving!! I think it is absolutely ridiculous they knew we were celebrating a special occasion and they neglected us the whole time! I was very upset that they ruined our first anniversary, and will not be recommending Aria to anyone!!!
openlist - user review - 11/13/2007
5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to Atlanta from San Francisco and Aria is definitely the kind of restaurant that I am used to eating at. From the decor to the service to the food - everything hit the mark.A lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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I wanted to take my bf to the best resturant in town on his bday. I decided to try Aria since few magazines had rated as the best restuant in town. I made the reservations 3 weeks ahead of time. I asked for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars. Aria has an eclectic menu which strengths lie in its starters. We had an early seating and avoided the dinner rush. Highlights include the warm lobster cocktail and foie gras. The niman...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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YUMMY! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES IN ATLANTA. EVERYTIME I VISIT THE FOOD SEEMS TO JUST GET BETTER AND BETTER.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm....not as impressed as other reviewers here. Perhaps it was because we had to wait 2 hours AFTER our reservation time to get seated or the fact that my entree came out cold. (and no it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Atlanta on business this past week and naturally looked to local Yelpers to help me find a great dinner spot.I had many recommendations for Kyma but Greek food didn't sound good to my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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My friends and I went to Aria on my birthday. I have to confess that Aria is my new favorite restaurant. The food is excellent. The service is superb. The decor is nice and clean. I had a wonderful experience....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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First impressions were not great as there was no one at the front desk to greet - we had to wait a couple of minutes before we were seen throught the wierd chainmail curtain. The bar man was distracted by his...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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If you are looking for excellent food coupled with fantastic service enveloped in a clean, crisp yet cozy atmosphere, then look no further. Aria is a step above and the Chef, Gerry Klaskala, is other-worldly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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Our friends have raved about Aria. So we decided to give it a try. What a fabulous experience we had. The interior of the restaurant was very hip. All white with very modern art. Check out the dog scupltures...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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First, of all, we placed a reservation shortly after lunch this past Friday to dine here at 7:45 pm. I expect that with a reservation I need to be sat when I come in. If not, then, within 15 minutes. Instead,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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I am starting to think that most people in Atlanta are easily impressed with restaurants here. Our dinner at Aria was good, but nothing special and certainly nothing to rave about. The lamb tenderloin starter...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My income doesn't allow me to frequent this restaurant as much as it deserves. This is truly an event place, with impeccable service and attention to detail. This is chef prepared food with careful...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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A few friends and I went to Aria for dinner, and we had an amazing experience. The food was all good, from the ravioli appetizer to the perfectly prepared trout. The wines were also excellent. The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yum, yum, yum!!! Aria is a fancy schmancy place with fancy schmancy food, but the staff is super nice and helpful and the food is sooooo good! We shared the scallops with spicy lobster risotto and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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I was thoroughly impressed with Aria... everything - service, food, ambience, parking, and location were excellent! Aria is a perfect first date place... the food is amazing!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came upon recommendation from a friend who attended Georgia Tech, and let me tell you, if he learned anything at college the existence of Aria has to be one of the best lessons. It's in the posh...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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This place is very cozy and great for an intimate dinner. The patio was great when the weather is nice and the food was amazing too.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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We started coming to Aria a little over a year ago and we were wowed from the start. The service and food just can't be beat. We had another incredible experience at Aria the past Friday night. We started with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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The best restaurant in Atlanta! The food is wonderful... unbelievable! The presentation flawless, and the combination of food/flavors delicious!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Popped in on a Wednesday with my usual dinner pal, although the it was a slow starter it finished nicely. The bar area's sofa aren't very comfy, but the leather wall gave her decorating ideas. They did give a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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This was my first visit to Aria and probably my last. We had reservations for a Tuesday evening and still waited in the bar for 30 minutes before we were seated. the food was OK that's best i can say. I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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We had heard so much about Aria I was afraid there was no way this restaurant could live up to all the hype. However it exceeded our expectations! The room was an interesting dynamic between traditional...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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Aria is one of those restaurants where you always know you'll have a great dining experience. I have been there at least 30 times over the many years it has been open and not been disappointed once. I've been...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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My husband & I went for Valentines Day after a nice experience here last year at a work dinner. We both came away feeling unimpressed and dissappointed. The waiter was slow to greet us, then brought me white...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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Aria makes too many mistakes to be in this price range. Service was way too pushy and rushed. The dining room is a very bland white on white with nothing very distinctive about it, although the small bar area...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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My husband took me here for my birthday and it was great. Although we had reservations, we still had a short wait, but that just happens in restaurants sometimes. The bar was cool and provided GREAT people...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Dined here about 3 times now and I am going back this weekend. I have never had one complaint about Aria. I recommend the restaruant to anyone that I come across when conversating about dining. I have had...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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very nice ambiance. unpretentious attentive service. good wine selection, although Spain was absent, much to my dismay. The dining room is a little loud, but not annoying. we had pan seared scallops with corn...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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This was my first time at Aria, I ate there on a Wednesday night. It is a very cool space. Very good service overall - friendly hostess, attentive lounge server, the waiter was attentive, did not rush us, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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As an avid Aria consumer, I freguent the restaurant on a fairly regular basis. I'm happy to report that Aria maintains it's elite dining status in both function and form. "Consistent" is a word diners don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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I would not say that I had a terrible experience at Aria, but it was not good. The server took a very long time to greet us, was short and arrogant, brought us the wrong wine, and was incredibly unattentive....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2004
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Aria is a dining experience unlike any other that I have enjoyed. Reservations are a must as this is a busy place almost any night of the week. The food is perfect as well as the service. The staff is friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2003
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My wife and I do "date night" once a week. We like to see and do all that is out there. We've been to Pano's, Chops, Ruth's Chris, Prime, Nona's, Nava... all of which are great restaurants in their own way....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2003
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Although I have read many reviews about it not being a good choice for more than 2-4 people, my group of 6 had a great time. The staff was very accommodating and since we went as part of our restaurant club,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2003
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We went to Aria on Friday night because of the rave reviews. The meal was good overall with the exception of the crabcake appetizer. Someone had recommended it in their review, but I thought it was terrible....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2003
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We were expecting the usual snotty attitude and too fussy food of many of Atlanta's "best restaurants." However, we were delightfully surprised to find a warm reception, a completely professional professional...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2003
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It's wonderful to see that restaurants like this still exist in Atlanta! The food was unbelievable, and even better when I learned that the chef changes the menu every day according to what is in season. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2003
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The lobster apetizer wasn't worth the price; but the rest of the food was simply amazing! Hostess needs improvement on customer service and waiter wasn't the best, but again food was amazing. The atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2003
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The food is excellent ... would suggest staying away from the chicken (have had better chicken for the same price). A lot of thought has gone in to the food ...hence the price. I would recommend going with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2003
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Veal chop! Veal chop! Veal chop! All together now. Veal chop! Many thanks to our server. All his recommendations were spot on. Starter, entree, and desert. Recommend ice wine with pineapple creme brulee. Yum.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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Had the pork roast and filet. Everything we ate was *excellent*. Service was great, but we were the only ones in our area in the restaraunt on a Thursday at 5:45. Food was pricey, but you should expect that...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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the food was wonderful, expensive but very good... the wait staff were fantastic, a definite must go... the hostess needs an attitude adjustment.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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I went here on Saturday night while visiting my boyfrined in Atlanta. It was by far the best restaraunt I have ever been to in the country! From the wonderful witress, delicious cocktails and phenomenal dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Top notch restaurant. A swanky, modern mid-town feel in the middle of Buckhead. Everything from the salad to the entree, to the desert were outstanding. I had the oppournity to sample several dishes and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2002
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If you want an amazing dining experience.. go no further than Aria. The food is simply out of this world... the atmosphere is to die for.. Hip.. Chic, Contained, Romantic.... Try the warm lobster cocktail for...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2002
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aria is by far the best restaurant in town. for what you pay, what you get is immeasurable. the food is phenomenal. it is unique and progressive. the wine list is extensive and the wine room downstairs is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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As always I had a fabulous experience dining at Aria. Their wine list is wonderful and with the proper service to match. My only displeasure was the Lobster truffle potatoes, it was presented tastefully but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2002
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Since opening in 2000, Aria has remained a hit among the dozens of top-quality dining choices in the busy Buckhead area. The eclectic gourmet makings of chef/owner Gerry Klaskala are consistently delightful....
frommers.com - user review
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vidalia onion soup with black truffle oil; pot-roasted carolina rabbit and sweet onions with wide-ribbon pasta and pecorino; zinfandel-braised beef short ribs with celery-whipped potatoes...
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a sophisticated take on new american cuisine...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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here, chef gerry klaskala is known for making masterful entrees of rustic heartiness that also appeal to the epicurean palate. his signature talent is best captured by his love of "slow foods"--braises, stews,...
nytimes.com - user review
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set in an intimate little house away from the main drag, this is a romantic destination for discriminating diners. a full renovation of the interior has created a series small, quiet dining rooms, tastefully...
wcities.com - user review
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in the heart of buckhead lives a restaurant destined to thrive on contrast versus "concepts" guests enjoy prominently featured "slow food" patiently braised, roasted, stewed or simmered ingredients that...
opentable.com - user review
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went to aria last year for a special night out. food was great esp. the lobster bisque. service was attentive and always quick to refill our wine glasses...
fodors.com - user review
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This restaurant was just what we were looking for, romantic, excellent service, and WONDERFUL food. I would highly recommend the Lobster appetizer. The server was very helpful, knowledgeable,
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this spot, once home to the vaunted hedgerose heights inn and its successor hedgerose, now houses stylish aria, where chef-partner gerry klaskala has installed a vibrant, slightly offbeat establishment. guests...
gayot.com - user review
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formerly the celebrated hedgerose, the same owner and chef decided to make a clean break with the past and turn the restaurant into aria. once heavy and traditional in both ambiance and cuisine, the restaurant...
10best.com - user review
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In the heart of Buckhead lives a restaurant destined to thrive on contrast versus "concepts." Guests enjoy prominently featured "slow food" Patiently braised, roasted, stewed or simmered ingredients that...
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