Sugo

Comfortable atmosphere, wait staff never tries to rush you.

Pros: Food and wine pairings exceptionally chosen

Posted 11/03/09

the food is great and the menu allows you to tailor to your exact tastes.

Pros: Like cheers, everybody knows your name

Cons: you smell like an italian afterwards!

Posted 11/01/09

Having dined Sugo for years, I can't imagine a more affordable and great tasting meal. Without paying much more then you would for fast food, you can be filled up on their tapas and tasted the likes of calamari, chicken, bread and salad. I would highly recommend Sugo as a great date location with its amazing atmosphere, and the owners could not be more wonderful to meet.

Pros: allows for a wonderful dinner out, even in these hard times

Posted 11/01/09

I honestly have never had a bad dining experience at Sugo. The food is autthentic, serving size ample and staff is the best. Ryan--the bartender is the best!!! Ask for the specialty drink "The Sun Also Rises"

Pros: Great Food--Great Staff!

Posted 09/21/09

The is a great place for a date a or a family. Owners and staff love the food and it shows.
Great inventive dishes of Itialian and Greek influences. Creative cocktails from bartender a plus. Nothing routine about appetizers, mains or desserts, they are all familiar but with a twist. Bacon wrapped figs are super, as are the steaks. Good food involes some complexity and subtlety, all with familiar names.
This place nails it every time at reasonable price. Visited 10 plus times never a miss. In Johns creek area this is tops.

Posted 02/17/09

This is a great place so don't let the suburbian location fool you. It is romantic, though somewhat loud when it's crowded. The food is great, I had the Pork Tenderloin Paladar which was perfectly cooked, moist and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, perfectly paired with mozzarella and basil and fried, crispy artichokes. My husband had the fall special, Lamb Saltimbocca, which was excellent. Service is great, it is great value, they go that extra yard when you have a special occasion AND you will bring a "to go box" with you home. This place is AWESOME.

Pros: Service, Ambiance, Parking, Great Value

Posted 11/25/08

I went with 2 others and 2 of us ordered some superb dishes whereas the other 1 was just outright overpriced and not so great. I had their seabass special which was truly superb. It was a really nice piece of fish served over some root vegetables and salad. The other great thing was the Purses.. oh boy.. these are AWESOME!! However, my friend order their scallop special.. the one that sounds so delicious when described but then comes out and it's 2 scallops on a plate with some random asparagus spears in the center - 38 dollars. NO JOKE. I would have to say I would've given this place 5 stars but that scallop dish was just ridiculous... 2 scallops!! just 2.. normal sized scallops.. 19 dollars each.

Pros: service and options

Cons: i dunno

Posted 08/25/08

I must say that I was AMAZED by the knowledge and warm, friendly service, of our server. I believe her name was Heather. Not only was she simply adorable, she truly praised the restaurant and her experience with working there. THe smell of fresh, roasting garlic fills the air, and the sound of young women singing Opera truly made the night specail for us. My wife and I truly enjoyed the food, atmosphere and above all the sevice

Pros: BEST SERVICES EVER!

Cons: nothing

Posted 08/20/07

the food is always great. service is well above average. the portions are huge and the wine list is very strong. great pick for a quiet night for two or a party of 20

Pros: ambience and service

Cons: havent found one yet

Posted 07/24/07

Service is very good.
People are nice.
Very clean restaurant.
Amazing food.
Fair and reasonable prices.

Posted 07/17/07

Usually, when I eat out, I like to go to Sushi restaurants, often with my girlfriend. But after watching Michael Moore's newest film, "Sicko," I was dying for some great italian food. So, I thought, why not try Sugo? At first I thought it was a bit strange, especially because you pronounce the S in the name like an "sh" sound, but I got over that real quick!!! I was seated promptly with my firend martin, and we ordered some food. I felt like I was in that movie "The Godfather," or "Goodfellas," "The Godfather part 2," or "The Godfather Part 3." Sugo's slogan really says it best, "when you're here, you're family," hence the mob movie references. If I were a first time customer at Sugos, I would definitely order the veal, and get a delicious dessert from Sugo's extensive dessert menu. I will definitely go back to Sugo's and give Sugo gift certificates to all my family members as christmas and birthday presents. Thanks Sugo!!

Pros: Cool People and Great Times

Cons: Bathrooms are too big

Posted 07/17/07

When you eat at Sugo, not only do you eat the best of the best...you get the best music too! Two classically trained opera singers serenade the tables at the guest's request. These two ladies both have lovely voices and sing for the customers on a nightly basis. This brings a heartwarming sense to the already cozy atmosphere and is a very special treat for birthdays, anniversaries, and the icing on the cake to an ordinary day!

Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere!

Posted 07/16/07

One of the best italian restaurants i've been to in the ATL area. Prompt service and great food. Highly recommended.

Posted 07/16/07

My wife and I went there for the first time this week. We were greeted by the owner as we walked in and the service from the wait staff were exceptional the entire night. The food was very flavorful and the price is very reasonable. They were doing 3 glasses of wine flight for $6 (white) $7 (red) this week (maybe they do it every weekday) which is a great deal. This is the place to go if you like great Italian food and great service.

Pros: great food and service

Cons: none

Posted 07/04/07

Recently, I dined at Sugo and had one of the most memorable dining experiences of my life. From the moment I walked in the door, I felt as though I had been transported to a cozy european trattoria. The ownership, an Italian father and son were unbelievably accomodating. They were doing wine flights that night (i think they do them all week long) that were quite good especially considering that the entire flight of 3 wines cost $6! The food was fantastic. I had the Lamb Saltimbocca, and it was truly memorable. After the dinner, the owner came over and delivered some complimentary dessert wine to thank us for coming in, which was really nice. The next day I was home remembering how great the meal was and I was astounded when I got a personal email from the owner thanking me for coming in. I can tell you that this place is truly what great restaurants should aspire to be.

Pros: Amazing food and Service

Cons: None

Posted 07/03/07

I went into Sugo last night and had quite an experience. Greeted by the owners of the restaurant, I was taken care of by the nicest and most professional Slovakian waiter. He and his girlfriend seemed to effortlessly waited on our table and others. I felt as though I was in a european restaurant in the middle of Johns Creek. I had a fantastic Chilean flight of red wines that were only seven dollars. It was their Tuesday martini night, so my wife ordered a six dollar grey goose cosmo that was accompanied by a gift certificate to Salon greco for a free manicure, which she absolutely loved. Lest I forget, the food was one of the best meals that I have ever had. Flavorful, unique, and quite the portion. This restaurant is valued oriented with great food and some of the best service I've experienced. Thanks Sugo!

Pros: Everything

Cons: Hard to find, behind the shopping center

Posted 07/03/07

Our experience was just ok. I was sent a coupon that included "free tapas". When we presented it to our waiter, he "sold us" the most expensive appetizer and told us he could only take 5 dollars off the bill. Our appetizer alone was $20 and when presented the bill later, the waiter took nothing off of the cost of the appetizer. My husband had Frederico's Pork Braciole which he said had no real taste to it. It was a bit bland. I had Aunt Lena's Chicken and thought it was good and flavorful. We would not go back becuase we felt it was nothing to write home about and we kind of felt taken advantage of with the coupon situation.

Posted 07/02/07

If you want a great night out on the town, Sugo is the place to go. Whether your a family of 10 or a couple of 2, Sugo has everything for you. From the minute you walk into the door, you're treated like you've gone to this restaurant for years. They make you feel like VIP. You can sit in a cozy corner out of the way of the hustle and bustle, or you can sit down right in the middle of things and get the real Italian experience. I for one like to be right in the middle of a mid-evening rush of customers. Last week I went into Sugo with my girlfriend and another couple. We sat down and had a bottle of nice wine at a reasonable price, and ordered a few of their Tapas, which I believe is the Italian word for "pre-meal snack". We had their famous eggplant montasio*, and then an order of their baked stuffed calamari. All I can say is I've never had calamari like this, and I'm hooked. Its not that fried calamari that you get at a Fridays or Applebees, its just perfect. Then we all ordered straight off the menu, well I splurged and got one of the specials, but it really wasn't splurging, because the prices were not outragous. Anyways, the special I had was this wonderful lamb dish with some kind of rolled stuffed pork tenderloin and these wonderful pasta purses. Listen, I could go on and on about each and every detail, but really you have to see it and taste it for yourself. Go in this week or the next and try it out for yourself. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Pros: Food, Service, Ambience

Cons: You havn't been there yet

Posted 06/26/07

I generally never write reviews on website like citysearch, but after my first visit to Sugo, Duluth I was compelled to create an account and sing this restaurant's praise. It has great ambience, friendly and prompt service, but most of all, delicious food. This restaurant served up some of the tastiest, most creative Medditeranean food I've had. I enjoyed it so much I took my Italian mother-in-law. She is constantly critical of Italian restaurants, but loved this one. Thanks for two great experiences, Sugo!

Pros: Food, service

Cons: None

Posted 06/26/07

Having grown up in NYC it can be very difficult to find Italian / Mediterranean cuisine in Atlanta that compares favorably with Arthur Ave. or Little Italy, but Sugo does just that. I have eaten at Sugo now three times, twice with the kids and once with the wife ? whether you looking for a great reasonably priced diner with the entire family, or a quiet and romantic night with your special someone I definitely recommend Sugo.

Pros: Great Wine List, Interesting and Well Executed Menu

Posted 06/26/07

Honestly one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. Awesome food and wonderful service. Don't miss it!

Posted 06/25/07

A quiet out of the way GEM. The food and service was excellant. Maybe one of A-T-L's best kept secret for Italian food!!!!!!!!

Posted 06/25/07

Me and my buddy Seth stopped by for dinner last friday after our dance class during peek hours and could you believe it there was no wait! We got seated immediately and the cute italian/spanish waiter Edwardo read us the fabulous specials. I orderred a tossed salad with a creamy italian dressing and sausage and meatball heroes to split between Seth and I. The dinner was smooth going down, the atmosphere was incredibly romantic, and after we left feeling totally satisfied. Two pinkies up!

Posted 06/25/07

Despite its tough location, this place will definitely do well. I had alfredo and asparagus and it was really great. It was italian food, but when I was done I still wanted more! I highly recommend this place. Great place to bring any woman for a first date or anniversary. Drinks were great, the service was great, it was perfectly priced, and the atmosphere was stellar and romantic. When I left I felt awesome and I will for sure be coming back. My girlfriend was so impressed, it made me look so good. I love it. HIGHLY reccomend it for any occasion.

Pros: Price, quality of food and drinks, atmosphere, service

Cons: none

Posted 06/25/07

I came to Sugo based on a friend's reccomendation with my girlfriend for anniversary. We were not sure what to expect, but upon viewing the great menu and wine list, we got our hopes up for a great meal. It turned out to be much better than we expected. The food and service was excellent, and my favorite dish was the sausage with the carmellized onions, which was absolutely fantastic. Also, if one of the Castelluci's are around ask for some of the special sauce, which turned my side pasta into a delicious entree! The atmospher is very relaxed, and table conversation is very easy, since the restaurant is not too noisy, nor too quiet. We had an amazing night, and I reccomend Sugo to all! Enjoy!

Posted 06/24/07

It's a shame that those terrible Olive Gardens have stolen the cheap phrase 'when you're here, you're family", because Sugo's definitely adds that touch of class to the dining experience that you just don't experience anymore. The wait staff's experienced knowledge and genuine love for the food is immediately evident, while the atmosphere is wonderfully casual. It?s a perfect place for a nice meal out on the town or a casual quiet dinner, and the price point certainly warrants every possible opportunity.

Not only are the meals obviously delicious, but they?ve really put some serious thought into the details of each dish. Even if it?s just a garnish, the cheese or vegetable is of the highest quality. As someone who?s been in the restaurant industry for many years, I?m astonished that they are able to price their dishes so reasonably considering the exceptional quality of every single ingredient.

It appears that this is the third location of their franchise. If they can provide the same astounding dining experience I?ve consistently had at this location, expect to see Sugo?s popping up all across Atlanta very soon.

Posted 06/24/07

Sugo is a definitely a hidden gem. Wonderful, comforting service and fantastic food make this spot worth visiting. I suggest the Lamb Saltimbocca--it was unbelievable.

Pros: Lamb Saltimbocca, service, and definitely value!

Cons: none

Posted 06/24/07