3 Best Italian Restaurants in Athens, GA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Italian Restaurants in Athens, Georgia. All of our italian restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT ATHENS

3666 Atlanta Highway,
Athens, GA 30606 Directions

Since 1982

Specialty:

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

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Price:

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

Specialty:

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

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Price:

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

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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

Specialty:

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

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License #309105

Price:

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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