3 Best Italian Restaurants in Athens, GA

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7+ YEARS ON TBR

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT ATHENS

3666 Atlanta Highway,
Athens, GA 30606 Directions

Since 1982

Specialities:

✓Chicken Alfredo ✓Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara ✓Shrimp Carbonara ✓Chicken Parmigiana ✓Tour Of Italy ✓Shrimp Alfredo ✓Ravioli Carbonara ✓Lasagna Classico ✓Family-style Lasagna Bundle ✓Spaghetti and Meatballs ✓Spaghetti With Meat Sauce ✓Spaghetti With Marinara ✓Fettuccine Alfredo ✓Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo ✓Chocolate Lasagna ✓Strawberry Cream Cake

" Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Athens is located in Athens Promenade. You can enjoy their freshly baked breadsticks with homemade soup or garden-fresh salad. Among the classic entrees are the irresistible Chicken Parmigiana and everyone’s favorite Fettuccine Alfredo. They make all their dishes in their kitchen. Finish your meal with a wide selection of cocktails. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Athens provides regular updates on menu items, specials, offers, and more. The restaurant provides meal combinations that serve 8-14 people, starting at $13.75 per person, and Create Your Pasta Station serves multiples of 10 people and starts at only $13.50 per person.

2026 Highlights: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Athens provides both digital and physical cards for large bulk orders."

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Menu:

Appetizer
Fried Mozzarella $9.29
Stuffed Ziti Fritta $9.49
Calamari $12.49
Meatballs Parmigiana $11.49
Spinach-Artichoke Dip $11.29
Lasagna Fritta $11.49
Shrimp Fritto Misto $13.49
Toasted Ravioli $10.29
Entrees
Chicken Alfredo $20.49
Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini $23.79
Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara $22.49
Shrimp Carbonara $23.49
Chicken Parmigiana $20.29
Tour Of Italy $22.49
Shrimp Alfredo $21.29
Ravioli Carbonara $18.29
Lasagna Classico $18.49
Spaghetti & Meatballs $17.98
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce $13.99
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo $22.49
Stuffed Chicken Marsala $20.79
Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo $21.79
Shrimp Scampi $20.79
Seafood Alfredo $22.29
Desserts
Chocolate Lasagna (V) $9.29
Black Tie Mousse Cake (V) $9.49
Tiramisu (V) $8.99
Strawberry Cream Cake (V) $9.29

Discount:

Get a $25 Olive Garden Gift Card and a $25 Fandango Gift Card for$50

Contact:

(706) 227-2225

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL ATHENS

3194 Atlanta Highway,
Athens, GA 30606 Directions

Since 1986

Specialities:

✓Fettuccine Carrabba ✓Chicken Piccata ✓Vegetable Ravioli ✓Mezzaluna ✓Lobster Ravioli ✓Rigatoni Campagnolo ✓Tuscan-grilled Chicken ✓Chicken Parmesan ✓Rigatoni Martino ✓Chicken Marsala ✓Spaghetti ✓Veal Piccata ✓Fettuccine Weesie ✓Veal Marsala ✓Lasagne ✓Eggplant Parmesan ✓Linguine Positano ✓Pollo Rosa Maria ✓Chicken Bryan ✓Cannoli Cake ✓Tiramisu

" Carrabba's Italian Grill Athens is located in the Athens West Shopping Center. The restaurant provides freshly sourced Italian dishes. Taste their new spring dish, linguine tossed in a creamy lemon Alfredo sauce with asparagus, roasted tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Their team uses only the finest ingredients to prepare new, hand-crafted dishes. Carrabba's Italian Grill Athens offers happy hour food options and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant offers e-gift vouchers for their customers. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine for dine-in, carryout, delivery, or catering. Carrabba's Italian Grill Athens features patio seating and outdoor dining.

2026 Highlights: Carrabba's Italian Grill Athens has large-party portions of your favorite hand-prepared dishes for any event."

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Menu:

Appetizer
Classics Combination $15.99
Shrimp Scampi $12.99
Calamari $14.99
Mozzarella Marinara $11.99
Tuscan Breadstick Tower $8.99
Meatballs & Ricotta $8.49
Four-Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms $9.49
Tomato Caprese With Fresh Burrata $11.99
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes $15.99
Pasta
Filet & Shrimp Toscana $29.99
Lasagne $19.49
Shrimp And Scallop Linguine Alla Vodka $25.99
Mezzaluna $21.99
Fettuccine Weesie $23.99
Linguine Positano
Rigatoni Martino
Spaghetti $15.99
Fettuccine Carrabba $22.99
Lobster Ravioli $25.99
Kids Menu
Penne "Mac & Cheese" $7.99
Spaghetti And Meatball $8.99
Cheese Ravioli & Tomato Sauce $7.99
Chicken Fingers $8.99
Grilled Chicken Breast $8.99
Kids Grilled Shrimp $8.99
Dessert
Sogno Di Cioccolata "Chocolate Dream" $10.99
Cannoli Cake For Two $12.99

Discount:

Enjoy Select Bites and Sips Starting at $5 From 4PM to 6PM at Happy Hour

Earn 350 Points and You’ll Get a $5 Reward

Join Them for Happy Hour On Any Day of the Week Featuring $7 for Cocktails,

Get 50% Off On Every 4th Visit

Earn 350 points for $5 Reward Towards Your Next Visit

Get 5 Points For Every Qualified Dollar

Contact:

(706) 546-9938 (877) 859-4734

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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DEPALMA'S ITALIAN CAFE

2080 Timothy Road,
Athens, GA 30606 Directions

Since 1988

Specialities:

✓Pan-fried Mascarpone Ravioli and Grilled Artichoke ✓Lasagna Di Giorno ✓Tortelloni and Grilled Chicken Sausage ✓Pasta De Palma ✓Eggplant Florentine ✓Fresh Catch ✓Seafood Charmaine ✓Paccheri With Lamb and Pork Bolognese ✓Beef Short Rib Ravioli ✓Chicken Scaloppini ✓Chicken Parmigiana ✓Fettuccine Di Parma ✓Espresso ✓Cappuccino ✓Italian Coffee ✓Chocolate Torte ✓Flourless Chocolate Torte ✓Cream Cheese Brownie

" DePalma's Italian Cafe is a truly multi-generational restaurant that serves pasta, pizza, and homemade Italian cuisine. The restaurant also has 2 branches in Eastside and Timothy Road. The restaurant offers contemporary trattoria fare and wines served amid homey, old-school furnishings in a family eatery. All of their locations are unique and provide the best menus for customers. Each restaurant has a few dishes that cannot be found at any other. DePalma's Italian Cafe provides vegetarian-friendly and vegan options. The restaurant also provides cocktail menus to meet your needs and outdoor seating options.

2026 Highlights: DePalma's Italian Cafe provides gift cards for every visit."

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License #309105

Menu:

Slice & Salad $11.25
Two Slices With One Topping & A Drink $11.25
Soup & Salad $10.25
Lunch Pasta $14.50
Petite Pasta $9.25
Cheese Calzone $12.50
Combo Slice & Salad $14.50
Chicken Parmigian $15.50
Lunch Lasagna & Salad $13.50
Chicken Scaloppini $15.50
Pasta Depalma $15.50
Caprese Sandwich $13
Eggplant Parm Sandwich $14
Veggie Focaccia Sandwich $14
Meatball Sandwich $15
Baked Chicken Sandwich $15
Chicken Parm Sandwich $15
Turkey & Smoked Gouda Panini $15
Italiano Panini $15
Grilled Chicken & Asiago $15
Desserts
Cannoli $5
Gelato Or Sorbet $6
Creme Brulee $7
Zuppa Inglese $7.50
Coffee
Depalma’S House Blend $2.75
Espresso $3
Cappuccino $6
Italian Coffee $7
Dolci
Frangelico $5
Limoncello $4
Gran Marnier $6.50
Luxardo Amaretto $4
Kahlua $4
Sambuca $4

Contact:

(706) 552-1237

Mon & Tue: 5pm - 9:30pm
Wed & Thu: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9:30pm

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