Noni's Trattoria

If you could have great homestyle Italian and a giant dance party in grandma’s kitchen, you’d have Noni’s—one of Atlanta’s hottest nightlife scenes. Located on Edgewood Ave, Noni’s serves classic comfort food and craft cocktails late into the night, usually accompanied on the weekends by a live DJ, stand-up comedy, or a drag show.

photo credit: Amy Sinclair

photo credit: Amy Sinclair

Get the sublime meatball sub, which comes draped in melted housemade provolone. In fact, all the cheese is made in-house, which is probably why the lasagna Bolognese—layered with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella between frilled, handmade noodles—is basically a voyage to Northern Italy in a bite. If (but really when) things get wild on Edgewood, head to Noni’s oasis of a backyard patio, which feels like a cool retreat, especially when paired with an amari spritz.

photo credit: Amy Sinclair