As a self-proclaimed foodie, I have multiple "Best Restaurants in Atlanta" lists saved to my phone. Usually, they contain unique and classy places, but sometimes, you are just looking for somewhere classic, casual, and comforting. Gio's Chicken Amalfitano is just that: the most underrated Italian restaurant in Atlanta.

Prior to eating here, at the recommendation of a friend whose study abroad experience in Italy makes her an Italian food expert, I had never heard of Gio's, but I most definitely will be back. Being from New Jersey, a state with loads of authentic Italian restaurants, I consider myself a bit of a snob when it comes to homey restaurants serving Italian cuisine.