
The location is perfectly situated on the corner of Crescent Avenue and 12th Street with large picturesque windows and blonde-wood décor lend a warm Tuscan farmhouse feel to this quaint Italian bistro. We were greeted by friendly staff and immediately seated in the tradition of true Italian hospitality.

Soon antipasti plates of Meatball al Forno and Tomato & Basil flatbread arrived. The meatballs were large and flavorful and the flatbread while simple was expertly orchestrated. Plates of pasta (primi) followed: Fettuccini Di Mare, Tortellini Fonduta and Shrimp Amalfi an Italian riff on the Southern favorite shrimp and grits.

No sooner had plates been cleared when entrée dishes (secondi) began to appear at the table: a Grilled Chicken Pizza with pears and goat cheese was a surprise, while Chianti-Braised Short Ribs with fingerling potatoes was a hearty addition. The highlight was the housemade Orecchiette with Italian Sausage (also housemade), rapini and chili flakes generously dusted with Parmesan.

We said our good byes and headed off into the night with full bellies (and validated parking tickets – a treasure in Atlanta to be sure,) each of us vowing to return in the very near future! Thanks to Princi Italia located at 77 12th Street for a fabulous evening!