For many years, we would go to North Highland, and dine at the tiny Roman Lily, overlooking Freedom Parkway. Small,intimate, and wonderful. We cried when they closed. But Calavino, has reopened her Roman Lily, as Calavino's in Oakhurst Village. And she has not skipped a beat. Larger, expanded menu, and wine list, and still great prices for wonderful Italian fare. We started with the amazing Torta Tower-Gorgongola, goat and cream cheese with olive tepanade, sun dried tomatoes, and walnuts. Filling, but made us twice as hungry. I had to have a dinner portion of the app. Artichoke Scampi-Shrimp pan-seared and sauteed in white wine caper sauce. Oh goodness! My date had a special order of Linguini w/Red Clam Sauce. I kept eating hers also. What a wonderful time, and it didn't break the bank. Atlanta neighborhoods need more places like Calavino's, and her special touch. Bravo!
Pros: Creative Italian Fare, Great Prices, Wondeful Owner!
Cons: We Don't Live In Oakhurst! It's Worth The Drive!
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