The latest addition to restauranteurs Michel and Tonya Arnette’s refreshing take on European style continental dining here in Atlanta; their first is my ever favorite Haven at the opposite end of the block. Valenza replaces the late night Mix, it was a bit young for my taste! This has the heart and spirit of a warm Tuscan bistro with plastered walls, rustic oak and pine accents, and wrought iron chandeliers.
The menu is a treat with the biggest, juiciest, most flavorful mussels appetizer I’ve ever had (and that is nationally!) Salads are crisp and creative augmented by colorful beets, baby lettuces, goat cheese and more. Entrees encompass a lively range of pasta, tagarin with peeky toe crab meat, chanterelles, cippolini and basil; risotto with mushrooms and parmesan; ravioli with roasted butternut squash, pecans, brown butter and sage. Meat dishes sport a meaty osso bucco, roasted chicken, or ribeye steak. My personal favorites are in the seafood with a delicious swordfish with borlotti beans, pancetta, and oven melted tomatoes or their silver hake. It is tough to save room for dessert but do it if you dare! You don’t want to miss peach crostada, sweet corn zeppole, or ricotta and pinenut tart to name but a few of the decadent creations.
Valenza
1441 Dresden Drive, Ste 100
Atlanta, GA
404-969-3233
