Atlanta’s restaurant scene is buzzing this week as local favorites and new concepts gear up for openings. From handcrafted desserts to authentic regional cuisines, these new openings showcase Atlanta’s growing culinary diversity.
Atlanta’s Dining Scene Expands With New Restaurants
Atlanta’s evolving dining scene continues to grow, with several exciting new additions on the way. This roundup features all the planned restaurant openings WhatNow reported last week.
Bertolozi’s Pizzeria
After gaining a following through pop-ups and a stall at Roswell Junction, Bertolozi’s Pizzeria is opening its first brick-and-mortar location at 4279 Roswell Road, Suite 101.
Founded by Chicago’s Danny Huber, Bertolozi’s Pizzeria brings authentic Chicago-style cracker-thin pizza to the new restaurant. The pizzeria is slated to open mid-December; find out more about the restaurant here.
MeltAway
The city’s local dessert favorite, MeltAway, plans expansion with a second location at Brighten Park (2480 Briarcliff Road). This new location, a 680-square-foot shop, marks the brand’s first expansion since opening earlier this year at The Village at Flynn Crossing.
MeltAway, a local favorite, serves small-batch, handcrafted ice cream and freshly baked cookies made with high-quality ingredients. Know more about the restaurant here.
Tilly’s Smokehouse
Opening at 700 Bankhead Highway in Carrollton, the new BBQ destination Tilly’s Smokehouse will start serving guests soon. Led by Rhett and Payton Hayes, the upscale restaurant will serve up slow-smoked BBQ with Southern hospitality.
An official opening date hasn’t been set. Learn more about Tilly’s Smokehouse here.
Pink Lotus
Food image from Pink Lotus (Source: Official)
A sister duo, Niki and Tanya Pattharakositkul, are planning a second location for their Thai restaurant, Pink Lotus. The opening is set for mid-2026 at 126 North Main Street in Alpharetta.
The menu features flavors from Thailand’s northern, central, southern, and Isaan regions. The original Pink Lotus debuted earlier this year in West Midtown’s Stockyards. More information about the restaurant is available here.
Teranga City
R. Thomas Deluxe Grill, a longtime staple of Atlanta, has been acquired by the Teranga Group, the team behind Teranga City in Brookhaven. Situated at 1812 Peachtree Road NE, the iconic restaurant is known for its colorful tropical vibe and resident parrots.
After minor renovations under new ownership, the restaurant will keep its menu of seafood, burgers, salads, and fresh juices intact. Know more about the restaurant here.
These upcoming openings highlight Atlanta’s vibrant dining scene, with local favorites expanding, new talent emerging, and beloved spots refreshing their menus. From desserts to global flavors, there’s plenty for diners to look forward.
