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Both Antonio and Maria immigrated to the United States from Cuba in the 1960’s seeking freedom, hope and an opportunity for a better life for their families. Maria grew up in Chicago, where her father was a restaurateur and her mother worked in the manufacturing industry. Maria and her mom moved to Atlanta in the 80’s for new career opportunities. Chef Antonio started his journey between West Palm Beach and New York City, where he found his true passion of baking and cooking Italian food. With his heart set on the American dream, Chef Antonio rapidly rose through the apprentice system and quickly became a master baker and chef. Landing in Atlanta in 1967, Chef Antonio realized he had found the place he wanted to settle down and call home. Chef Antonio opened his first Italian restaurant, Alfredo’s in 1974.  Chef Antonio had several restaurant ventures in Atlanta including Avanti’s, Tony’s Casa Napoli, Antonio’s Bakery and Tony’s Farmer’s Market.

Maria and Antonio quickly bonded over their shared values of family, friendship, honesty, hard work ethic, and community – marrying just a couple months later to begin their new lives together. The couple’s first venture was Avanti’s Pescevino on Northside Drive, an early example of the open-kitchen style of restaurant.

Starting a family, the long city commute was becoming challenging therefore the couple looked to create a new restaurant closer to home, back to basics, focused on high quality food and service. Casa Nuova, literally meaning “new house” in Italian, represents renewed hope, resilience and relentless optimism, and an unwavering faith and commitment to love, family and community.

We are a cook to order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal and vegetarian and gluten-free options plus daily specials. We are a farm to table establishment meaning that in the summertime, we cultivate our own vegetables in our garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!

With Chef Antonio’s sudden passing in October 2021, son Jose “Pepe” Fundora became the executive chef, after training several years and working closely with his father in the kitchen and the restaurant. Chef Antonio was posthumously inducted into the Georgia Restaurant Hall of Fame in 2022. Casa Nuova continues today, honoring Chef Antonio’s legacy, led by Maria and children, Jose “Pepe”, Cari, and Alex.

Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

New Year’s Hours this week!! Happy New Year familia cheers to 2024!! See you soon 🥳🎊🥂🏡🍽 #casanuova #realdealitalian

New Year’s Hours this week!! Happy New Year familia cheers to 2024!! See you soon 🥳🎊🥂🏡🍽 #casanuova #realdealitalian ...

2023 was truly one for the history books familia!! We are genuinely honored to serve our amazing community and create delicious food memories with you! Wishing you blessings + all the very best in 2024! See you for dinner in the new year!! 🥳🥂🏡🎊🍝💫

2023 was truly one for the history books familia!! We are genuinely honored to serve our amazing community and create delicious food memories with you! Wishing you blessings + all the very best in 2024! See you for dinner in the new year!! 🥳🥂🏡🎊🍝💫 ...

Merry Christmas familia!! Please note that we will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, re-opening for dinner on Tuesday, December 26! Sending love to all and wishing you a blessed and peaceful holiday familia!! 💚🎄🏡✨#merrychristmas #casanuova

Merry Christmas familia!! Please note that we will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, re-opening for dinner on Tuesday, December 26! Sending love to all and wishing you a blessed and peaceful holiday familia!! 💚🎄🏡✨#merrychristmas #casanuova ...

Spend the holidays with us familia!! Leave the cooking to us and enjoy your favorite Italian comfort food!! We look forward to seeing you for dinner soon! **please note we will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, re-opening December 26!🍝🇮🇹💚🎄✨ #casanuova #delicious #cleanplateclub #eatlocal #happyholidays #foodmood

Spend the holidays with us familia!! Leave the cooking to us and enjoy your favorite Italian comfort food!! We look forward to seeing you for dinner soon! **please note we will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, re-opening December 26!🍝🇮🇹💚🎄✨ #casanuova #delicious #cleanplateclub #eatlocal #happyholidays #foodmood ...

Making Chef Antonio’s recipe our famous almond crescents!!

Making Chef Antonio’s recipe our famous almond crescents!! ...

CATERING

Casa Nuova offers a wide array of catering services for your next event – large or small. We have catered private parties, birthdays, weddings, rehearsal dinners, graduations, office/corporate gatherings, memorial services, and more.  Please call us to discuss menu planning for your next party.

We are available for Private Luncheons and Private Events.

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HOURS

OPEN FOR PICKUP, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING (seasonal / weather permitting)

Monday – Saturday: 4-9pm (dinner)
Sunday: Closed

Closed 12/24 Christmas Eve, 12/25 Christmas Day and 1/1/24 New Years Day

CONTACT

PHONE: (770) 475-9100
GENERAL: [email protected]

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