Antico Pizza

#1 pizza in Georgia! I’m an Italian Jersey Girl and i was so delighted to discover Antico Pizza. It’s BYOB, opera music, and Futbol on the tube unless a game is on. The GA Tech students keep this place young and lively. U can wear PJ’s as you enjoy the picnic style seating. Bring your drinks it’s $ 3 for a small coke. Gelato place next door, but I’d rather have another slice!

I love thin crust and the pizza here is almost perfect. It’s floppy and loaded with cheese. The ones we got were slightly burnt on the bottom, but I’m not sure if that’s their signature style or what, but burnt bottom isn’t my thing. Overall, it still tasted good. The lasagna pizza was $ 21 and the Margherita was $ 20 (which tasted like a meatless version of the lasagna pizza).
There’s a seating area in the back of the restaurant next to the open kitchen. You’ll have to share the bench seating if you want to dine in. It was packed when I came for dinner on a week night. Since it’s located near a college, you can expect to see a lot of college students here.
It’s BYOB but they also offer an Italian beer called Peroni for $ 4.50 a bottle and wine for $ 6/​glass.
There’s a small parking lot and we were lucky enough to snag the last spot when we arrived. There’s also street parking out front.

Brought the family this time around… They loved it!!! Best pizza I have ever tasted… Please don’t change a thing… #pizza #mustvisititaly

In ATL for a friends 30^th … She wanted pizza … Someone recommended this place … It was AMAZING. Top notch. Delicious food, SO FAST, and you can BRING YOUR OWN BOOZE. I mean… Is this heaven??? The employees are friendly and awesome too… They even made us part of the show

By far my favorite pizza joint in Atlanta! There is no other pizza joint in Atlanta that can dethrone this mighty pizza giant. There’s something just so authentic about Antico’s! From their wood-​fired, acunto ovens to their strict policy on no additional toppings being added or substituted onto their already magnificent pizzas, Antico’s offers damn good Neapolitan style pizzas!
When I come to Antico’s, I always get the San Gennaro. You’ll never go wrong with the San Gennaro.
The airy, tangy and crisp crust, the peppy and slightly sweet tomato sauce, the gooey fresh bufala mozzarella, the sweet roasted cippolini onions, the generous chunks of spicy pork sausages, and the sweet and spicy red peppers will transcend you to pizza heaven!
When you come to Antico’s, expect one thing and one thing only, GREAT PIZZA! Don’t go in wanting a pasta or a salad, because they don’t provide any.
The only downside to Antico’s (Atlanta location), is that it is always busy, unless you go during an off time, and also their seating is very limited. That’s why I prefer the Alpharetta location in the Avalon (less waiting time and more available seating). Regardless of which location you decide to go to, Antico’s will not disappoint!
Other pizzas to try:
–Pizza Margherita
–Diavolo

The best gourmet pizza in Atlanta by far! IMO. You can’t go wrong with St Genaro and Margherita.
It’s usually packed during weekends so if you don’t like it too crowded come on a weekday.
It’s BYOB but if you weren’t able to bring your own, they have some available for purchase. It’s communal seating too which frankly, I’m not a very big fan of but I come for the pizza anyway!

Highlight: Best Pizza I’ve ever had. Also love the BYOB
The Cuisine: The San Genero is a favorite. Perfect balance of sweet and savory. Fresh basil, basil and other toppings are available by the handful. The crust resembles that in Italy in thickness but not in crispiness. The dough is probably more like that of a quality NY pizza, but the sauce and toppings are far more unique, and can’t be found anywhere in Atlanta.
The Venue: European style dining at long tables with other guests. The majority of the seating is in a large space shared by the actual kitchen with food fire ovens. I always love when you can see the kitchen and how they make the food. The lack of plates makes for a fun, picnic style dining. The ovens make it rather hot, even in the winter.
The Good: Top of the line pizza. BYOB. Parking is pretty easy for a midtown location.
The Bad: Often hard to find seating for a large group (5 or more). It can get rather hot being in the same space as the woodfire ovens.
Visits: over 10 times
Recommendation: Eat here EVERYTIME you’re craving pizza.

Made it back for a recent visit thanks to the chance for lunch with Kristin B — yay! It had been too long for me to be missing this pizza (and friend) love!
It was busy but not as crazy as I worried it would be, about 1230 on a Thu. We were able to get a whole table to ourselves, and I noticed others mostly could as well. One note– right now, they are card only — I found that odd bc I would have expected the opposite, but just so you know if you go in the next bit, be prepared!
Our margherita with mushrooms was delicious — and I scored the leftover piece!- and all is wonderful in the world of thin, just-​right-​blistered pizza. One note– I think our «server» (it’s not the right title because it’s a person taking the order at the front but I am not sure what to say — orderer-​ee?) said we could only add one topping — we were going to do mush and pepperoni but had to pick… maybe we misunderstood but whatever happened, we only had one topping. Prob better we just went with the veg option!
Need to get back more often, and certainly with good company who likes to share food!

This place is unlike any restaurant I’ve ever seen. You order once you walk in from one of their specialty pizzas. All pizzas come in one size and all the ingredients are flown in fresh and dough made fresh daily. The ovens heat up to 1200 degrees, so the pizzas cook in just around 90 seconds. You can bring your own alcohol and you can even eat in the kitchen! There are no plates or silverware, but they have plenty of napkins and little condiments everywhere. If you can, try the peppers in olive oil. You will love it!
The pizza is some of the best you can get in midtown Atlanta, and it is a great place to go with a group of friends and enjoy a nice time!

Great pizza spot near midtown in Atlanta. Very busy place usually, but worth the wait. Be sure to get the oils, peppers, and other toppings and mix it together for your pizza. Dipping the crust in that makes it awesome.
Thin Italian burt crust style but it’s great!

We went to the Alpharetta location which is in a very nice urban style shopping center called Avalon.
We tried 5 different pizzas and like them all. Very neat concept. We have had Neapolitan pizzas many times before since we lived in the DC area where they are much more prevalent than the south.
These pizzas ranked as well as some of the best ones we had up north.
Casual, no server concept works in this location and I definitely would recommend this place to others.

Coming from New York I am a harsh judge of pizza. I expect certain things and if they aren’t delivered I am quickly disappointed. Here’s what Antico has going for it: really excellent flavors and ingredients that taste fresh; a bumping atmosphere that has a charm all its own; a limited menu that allows them to focus on just a few particular pizzas and perfect them; and finally a buttery, chewy crust that is truly the best ending to the slice.
Here’s where they missed the mark: no crispy bottomed pizza, which means that the slice droops sadly when you lift it making it near impossible to fold and eat the Neapolitan way (as they have written on the wall above their restrooms).
However, the experience is awesome for a literal no frills place. No plates, just paper towels and big trays of pizza with a bustling crew that cranks out pies at an alarming speed. It’s a fun spot for a quick bite and a decent pie, floppy slices and all.

Love Antico the concept. Pizzas and little Italy are are top notch. Their pizza is one of my favorite in atlanta. The outdoor seating and BYO drinks is really cool.
Best items:
–Classic margarita pizza. (It’s the original first ever pizza)
— peach ice tea
One thing I wish Antico did. Was allow you to build your own pizza

One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had! Make sure you get here early if you want to guarantee you have a seat when they first open. My friend and I got here 15 minutes before they opened on a Friday and there was already a short line. Otherwise, you should wait until 12:30pm or so to avoid the initial rush, but it can be difficult to find seating. Most of the seating is communal style with large tables and benches, so you’ll likely end up sitting next to strangers.
There is only one size of pizza available, but different options for the toppings. You can also order calzones and they have cannolis or sfogliatelle for dessert options. We opted to try the highly recommended San Gennaro (Salsiccia, Sweet Red Pepper, Bufala, Cipolline, $ 22,
), which was delicious! The crust was SO good, with a crispy exterior but soft and chewy interior. It was airy and fluffy, and didn’t sink to the bottom of your stomach like a leaden weight after eating it. The topping combination was also perfect, and the tomato sauce nicely flavorful. We were able to finish this pizza as two girls, since it was difficult to stop eating although we were definitely full at the end. We also loved the Sides for the pizza: Parmesan Cheese, Marinated Peppers, Red Pepper Flakes, Chili Paste (
), especially the marinated peppers and red pepper flakes.
I would definitely come back here for more pizza if I’m back in the Atlanta area– I can see why they’ve been profiled for Food Network! Parking can be difficult since they don’t really have a lot and street parking is limited.

Antico is one of my favorite pizza places in Atlanta. The ovens are imported from Italy and it’s got a really fun vibe. The majority of the tables are literally in the kitchen and it’s BYOB so you can bring a bottle of wine or a couple beers and have a good time.
Last night I got the lasagna pizza, which is decent but the diavola is my favorite. The san gennaro is also pretty good.
As cool of a place as this is, don’t ever try to go here with a group. It’s always crowded, and the seating is terrible for groups. It’s also not the best place for a date, at least a first date, because odds are you might end up sharing a table with randos and it could get awkward real fast.

I’m gonna be honest. I’m an Asian American student, not a pizza connoisseur. If you were to hold me at gunpoint and ask me where Naples is, I won’t be able tell you. But I will give you my honest opinion, free of glitter and fancy words.
The restaurant is always busy around the clock; the line was out the door when my party got there (5pm on a Saturday). Wait time however was pretty quick, and seats weren’t all too hard to find. It’s BYOB, but if you forget, they also sell a few beverages, like pellegrino. If you’re too cheap for drinks, they have plastic cups at each table, and faucet water to drink (literally they pointed to a faucet when I asked for water).
They don’t come short when it comes to the quality of ingredients. The whole business is entirely transparent. There’s a rack of proofing dough in plain sight when you walk into the dining room, and ovens blazing in the back. The toppings were even top notch qualities, the pickled peppers were tasty, garlic was fresh, and the parmesan was good (I got an extra cup to eat separately).
The pizzas are roughly $ 20 a pie. That’s kinda pricey, for a student like me. It’s roughly a medium size delivery pizza, and can feed 2 people comfortably (they’re not that small). From what I read in the reviews, there are 3 pizzas that Unilocalers would die for. If you wanna be safe, go for the margherita pizza. If you’re fine with anything, get the San Gennaro. If you’re a bit adventurous, order the Diavola. The pizzas come out really quick, so find seats ASAP.
DIAVOLA — $ 21
So I ordered the diavola pizza with my girlfriend. The pizza was topped with spicy sopressata, pepperonata, and bufala. In English, it was topped with some fancy pepperoni, spicy peppers, and fancy mozzarella cheese (sorry guys). The sopressata salami tasted a lot like regular pepperoni, just a tad bit more fattier and more savory, but not a whole lot difference. The peppers were a nice addition, and had a little sweetness that added to the pizza. The bufala tasted like regular mozzarella, I couldn’t really tell the difference. The problem I had with this pizza was that it was really salty. I didn’t taste any balance in flavors, just the saltiness from the sopressata. To add to that, the pizza was a bit on the dry side and oily on top, contributing to the need for water or some other beverage. The crust was a bit thick for me, compared to the rest of the pizza.
I tried the margherita pizza, which I thought was better than the diavola pizza. It was simple and classic: not much you can mess up on. Also, try to eat the pizzas as quickly as possible, as they tend to turn soggy the longer you wait. In the end, I wasn’t amazed by the pizzas, they were just okay. Basically my two cents is this: as a Unilocaler virgin to authentic Italian food, I’m not sure if this place is worth the hype. I will definitely visit this place again when I’m in the area, but for now, I’d suggest trying one of the other amazing restaurants in Midtown.

A friend of ours was visiting from out of town and after a long day of apple picking and some rainy weather, we wanted nothing but to try Antico pizza. Our friends that live near Atlanta Station have visited Antico and have raved. We were nervous for the wait on a Saturday night but thankfully the line moved quickly.
The concept is brilliant. Everyone orders at the counter and then finds themselves a seat in the main dining room with an open kitchen.
We ordered Margherita with Funghi (mushrooms) and Pomodorini for the 5 of us. (On another day, 2 pies wouldn’t have been enough for 5 adults but this particular day we were all semi-​full from a day of non stop eating.) We found seating quickly and promptly opened our bottle of wine. Antico is BYOB, bring your own booze, but I believe they sell beer. Just to be «safe», we brought our own wine opener and would recommend others to do the same.
The pizza was brought out, soon after order, by one of the servers that walk around calling the order numbers. The pizza is served on a large sheet pan. Once we had our first bite, we were fans.
From BYOB, ordering food at the counter and seat yourself, serving pizza on sheet pans rather than plates all enhances the concept and emphasizes serving the best food possible. And Antico excels at pizza. Having tasted true Italian pizza in Italy, this is the place for fantastic pizza in Atlanta.

This is a delicious pizza! We visited at a time when there was no crowd and we were able to park in front. The woman at the counter was sufficient, not informative but kind of took it that you could read the menu and go from there.
We ordered a margherita with mushrooms.
The pizza tasted fresh and the crust was the real champion. It was delicious!
The pizza does come at a premium and it’s worth it.

Casual pizza place Italian style! Super fast (assuming the line is short) and reasonable prices. I love the casual serve yourself water and sit wherever, love that’s it’s BYOB, and love the pizza even more. I dare you to try the hot peppers toppings! They’re super spicy, but if you want a kick you will get it.
Don’t go on a Friday night, the lines are out the door! It’s also a great date night spot, especially if you’re a college kid or a youngin’ without a ton of money! Parking can also be an issue, but it’s not too bad.
As for what to order– from the three pizzas I’ve tried, I’ve liked them all. Just decide what you’re in the mood for!

You order what you would like as soon as you walk in, and are given a number. After ordering, you walk into the dining area, where the seating is «first come first serve» picnic style benches and tables.
Walking in the dining area you instantly smell the delicious scent of a brilliantly made pizza. You hear sounds of Italian opera and people laughing and talking. You see two brick ovens with amazing goodness in them and an open kitchen with smiling pizza chefs. Your pizza is delivered to you by number calling, and the rest is easy. You laugh, you smile, you eat, and you drink (it’s BYOB).
The pizza is made traditional Italian style and is the absolute BEST in Atlanta. Being from New York City, I’m quite the critic, but when it comes to Antico I have nothing negative to say.

Wood-​oven Italian pizza. Very busy place: they make the pizza quickly (btw 10 – 15 min) from scratch (not pre made/​frozen), but we stayed around to bar and ate standing up.
The pizza are great: the choice of garniture is really European (you would find similar arrangements in France) and the bread dough is fresh and not too salty.
Don’t forget to get some condiments (olive oil, peppers, garlic, parmesan cheese) at the bar.

I am jealous. I am jealous because Antico pizza was not around when I attended Georgia Tech!
Although a bit out of the price range of an average college student, the extra penny is well worth it. Upon entering the establishment you know it is true to its country of origin. The authentic pizza, desserts, and sodas are delicious. I have been to Antico Pizza three or four times now and have been satisfied every time.
It is definitely a «family style» place, where there are two or three big tables (some setup in the kitchen even!) where you grab a few seats and all the customers sit and eat. The center has parm cheese, garlic, herbs, peppers, etc. that everyone shares. Very nice ambiance and environment. Also, love the music they play!
The first few times I ordered the Diavaola, very yummy. I love spicy foods (even though I suffer for it later!), and this is nice because you can make it as spicy as you want. They put whole peppers on as toppings, so you can easily take them off if there is too much heat – or put more if you are adventurous.
I have been noticing that over my last few visits the number of toppings on the pizza has been decreasing. Furthermore, it seems that the crust is getting a bit thicker/​more doughy. Overall the pizza is still spectacular. At the end of my last visit, the owner was nice enough to give my party espressos while I ordered their SUPER DELICIOUS amaretto cannoli.
The major downside to this place is the drinks. They are expensive and they do not have fountain drinks. They sell water bottles, aluminum bottle sodas, and Italian sodas. You can bring your own alcohol though!