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Varuni Napoli

Item: Varuni Napoli
Author: Lesli Peterson

Cuisine: Pizza

10Best Says

Since Varuni Napoli's opening in April 2014, Neapolitan pizza darling pizza maestro Luca Varuni has stolen the hearts and appetites of Atlanta's pizza lovers. The Morningside eatery provides a transparent, stadium like view of the pizza masters at work, creating traditional artisan pies and other Neapolitan fare right in front of you. Varuni provides a semi private dining area that also opens onto an amazing tree shaded patio, tucked away behind the building. Luca loves to share sampling of desserts, tastes of his homemade authentic lemocello and bring large parties in to the kitchen for fun and photos! A great place to eat before the night begins or even to bring the family.

Address:

1540 Monroe Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Phone:

(404) 709-2690

Website:

varuni.us

EXPERT TIPS BY: Lesli Peterson
Atlanta Local Expert

Pizza: "A unique feature of the bar is a built-in tap for Prosecco, making Varuni Napoli one of the few Atlanta restaurants to have one."

Best for Pizza Because: Varuni Napoli wins for quality pies that are consistently delicious. High-heat ovens and grade-A ingredients create customers rave every time they visit.

Main Menu
- Starters
  
  Cuoppo
  
  3 arancini and 3 panzerotti ($10.00)
  
  Panzerotti
  
  3 lightly fried potato croquettes with parsley, smoked mozzarella ($6.00)
  
  Arancini
  
  3 lightly fried rice balls with fresh mozzarella, seasoned beef and peas ($6.00)
  
  Meatballs
  
  3 of Mama's famous meatballs and a side of toasted ciabatta bread ($12.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmesan
  
  Our famous eggplant with a side of toasted ciabatta bread. May take additional time, item is made to order ($12.00)
  
  Meat and Cheese Plate
  
  Prosciutto di Parma, Nduja (spicy spreadable pork sausage in ragu sauce), hot soppressata, dried salami, mixed olives, artichokes, candied pecans, Taleggio cheese and Pecorino Romano ($16.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  Fresh mozzarella with a creamy center. 4 oz platter served with your choice of Prosciutto di Parma or tomato with basil ($13.00)
- Salads
  
  Varuni Salad
  
  Wild arugula, local spring mix, candied pecans, grape tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, Luca's homemade balsamic vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine, anchovies, shaved pecorino, Neapolitan croutons, and Luca's homemade Caesar dressing ($9.00)
  
  Arugula Salad
  
  Wild arugula, shaved pecorino, lemon infused olive oil from Sorrento, a squeeze from a fresh lemon ($9.00)
  
  Caprese Salad
  
  Fresh buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic reduction ($12.00)
- Craft Your Own Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  DOP buffalo mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, basil ($20.00)
  
  Bianca
  
  DOP buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, Pecorino Romano, black pepper, basil ($20.00)
- Red Pizzas
  
  Marinara (No Cheese)
  
  Cherry vesuvian tomatoes, anchovies, oregano, olives, fresh garlic, basil ($18.00)
  
  Bastardo
  
  Mildly Spicy. Fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, Nduja (spicy spreadable pork sausage in ragu sauce), Pecorino Romano, basil ($22.00)
  
  Pako
  
  Fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, Pecorino Romano, basil ($22.00)
  
  Amore Mio
  
  Fresh mozzarella, roasted artichokes, salami, mushrooms, black olives, Pecorino Romano, basil ($22.00)
  
  Porreca Piccante
  
  Fresh mozzarella, hot soppressata (spicy salami), Nduja (spicy spreadable pork sausage in ragu sauce), cherry vesuvian tomatoes, hot Italian peppers, Pecorino Romano, basil ($22.00)
  
  Maradona
  
  Fresh mozzarella, Italian sausage, Peppadew Peppers, Mushrooms, Pecorino Romano, Basil ($22.00)
- White Pizzas
  
  Mamma
  
  Smoked mozzarella, cherry vesuvian tomatoes, topped with fresh arugula, Prosciutto di Parma and shaved Pecorino Romano ($22.00)
  
  Oro Bianco
  
  Fresh mozzarella, buffalo ricotta, Taleggio cheese, pancetta (Italian bacon), Pecorino Romano, basil, black truffle oil, Black Pepper, basil ($23.00)
  
  Spacca Napoli
  
  Fresh mozzarella, Taleggio cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions, Pecorino Romano, truffle salt, black truffle oil, basil ($22.00)
  
  Filetto
  
  DOP buffalo mozzarella, oven roasted pomodorini del "Piennolo" (imported cherry tomatoes from Vesuvio Piennolo area in Italy), black pepper, Pecorino Romano and housemade basil pesto ($22.00)
  
  Chiattona Benni
  
  Fresh mozzarella,cherry vesuvian tomatoes, pancetta (bacon), pepperoni, salami, hot soppressata (spicy salami), Pecorino Romano, basil ($22.00)
- Calzones
  
  Reginella (Fried)
  
  Half-moon calzone stuffed with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, cherry vesuvian tomatoes, salami, black pepper, Pecorino Romano, basil ($20.00)
  
  Scugnizzo (Baked)
  
  Half-moon calzone stuffed with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, cherry vesuvian tomatoes, salami, black pepper, Pecorino Romano then topped with mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, San Marzano tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano, basil, extra virgin olive oil, basil ($20.00)
- Desserts
  Cannoli
  Classic: $4.00
  
  Build Your Own: $5.00
  Tiramisú
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Daily Dessert Specials
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Nutella Calzone
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Gelato
  
  ($4.00)
- Soft Beverages
  Soft Beverages
  Chose from our selection of Coca Cola, San Pellegrino and San Benedetto Beverages
  
  $2.00
  
  $3.00
- Coffee
  
  Lavazza Espresso
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Cappuccino or Macchiato
  
  ($3.00)
- Reds
  Montepulciano
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  Pinot Noir
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  Barbera
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $36.00
  Chianti
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Gertrude Super Tuscan
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Aglianico
  
  ($43.00)
  
  Brunello Montalcino
  
  ($80.00)
- Whites
  Pinot Grigio
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  Chardonnay
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  Prosecco
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $36.00
  Fiano
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Rose
  
  ($10.00)
- Bottled Beer
  
  Stella Artois
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Miller Lite
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Night on Ponce
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Athena
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Atlanta Cider
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Catawba Hop Ness Monster IPA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Naked Pig Pale Ale
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Wild Heaven-Invocation
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Hi-Wire Lager
  
  ($6.00)
- On Draft
  Peroni – Nastro Azzura
  16oz: $6.00
  
  22oz: $8.00
  
  Pitcher: $22.00
  Sweetwater – 420
  16oz: $6.00
  
  22oz: $8.00
  
  Pitcher: $22.00
  Creature Comforts – Tropicalia
  16oz: $7.00
  
  22oz: $9.00
  
  Pitcher: $25.00
  Catawba – White Zombie
  16oz: $6.00
  
  22oz: $8.00
  
  Pitcher: $22.00
  Scofflaw – Rotating IPA
  16oz: $6.00
  
  22oz: $8.00
  
  Pitcher: $22.00
  Bells – 2 Hearted
  16oz: $9.00
  
  22oz: $11.00
  
  Pitcher: $25.00
Brunch
- Special Brunch Menu Pizza
  
  Fichissima
  
  Homemade fig jam, fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, arugula, Prosciutto di Parma DOP and Pecorino Romano ($23.00)
  
  Occhio Di Bue
  
  San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, truffle potatoes, marinated beef, pickled red onion and EVOO infused with black truffle oil and Pecorino Romano. We'll also top it with a fried egg ($22.00)
  
  Colazione Americana
  
  Fresh mozzarella, egg yolk, Italian sausage, cremini roasted mushroom, pancetta and EVOO infused with black truffle and Pecorino Romano ($22.00)
  
  Mare Chiaro
  
  Cream cheese, fresh mozzarella, smoked salmon, pickled red onion, capers, grape tomatoes, arugula and EVOO ($24.00)

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