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You might see the cast of some currently filming Netflix series parade into the discreet back corners of the Americano, the InterContinental Buckhead’s Italian steakhouse concept by a celebrity chef. Celebrities and star chef aside, Americano is a venue that can be enjoyed by anyone in search of a lowkey setting to enjoy a quiet, quality meal.
We don’t fault them. With a dark, sleek decor, big artsy photos, and a spacious interior that offers ample room between tables, Americano feels like the place to divulge covert intel over martinis and better-than-average steaks or to share juicy office drama over wine and housemade pasta dishes like rigatoni with marinara.
Minimalist sophistication might be the theme here, from the design aesthetic to food preparation and presentation, but the standout creamy polenta with mushroom au jus is a must-order at the venue and is best enjoyed when you’re not worried about paparazzi waiting to catch you with a messy, soupy spoonful of polenta dripping down your chin. We won’t judge you when you lick the bowl clean because it’s just that good. The cocktail menu ventures down a more playful path. If you really are trading secrets with your sleeper cell, pick carefully, since many of the drinks come to your table with some sort of smoky or spritzy show—cover blown.
If you are looking for more of a social scene, the Americano Bar, near the restaurant’s entrance, delivers. Business pros, hotel guests, and an assortment of Buckhead cliches usually gather around to discuss whatever’s making news on the the bar screens. If you find yourself getting a little tipsy, use the moment to present a counter-argument as to why Lady Gaga is the real reason the Falcons blew their lead in 2017, an evergreen discussion.
Whatever you’re looking for, Americano gives you the option to choose your scenario: i.e. extroverted hotel lobby bar-goer or introverted secret agent. But just remember if you aren’t dining alone, maintain some grace when eating the polenta. You don’t need witnesses.