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Lucian Books and Wine in Atlanta
Categories
Location on the map
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Great wine list
Yes
Popular for
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 404-549-2655
Site: https://www.lucianbooksandwine.com/
Site: https://www.lucianbooksandwine.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11:30AM–2PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–2PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–2PM
- Friday:11:30AM–2PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–2PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (50)
Lovely atmosphere and even better wine selection. Books for sale. Mostly art books. Very posh and classy. Make a reservation. It’ll save you a headache.
The atmosphere was nice, very sophisticated and upscale with books for sale on the shelves. The menu was only on one page but the drink menu was extensive. It seemed to be a place to get a quick bite not really an entire meal. The dessert was good, I had panna cotta with pistachios on top, unfortunately I bit down on a large pistachio shell that kind of ruined everything.
Great place for a wine lover. Only setback is that their wines by glass are limited. Cocktails are meh as expected. The chicken liver paté is yummy with crispy buttery toast! Also oysters and gnudi were good too
I had a fun afternoon with my friend, but I wish they listed accurate descriptions on the menu. French fries with tarragon mayo turned out to have sage mixed in which I’m allergic to. I had to cut my evening short to go home and take Benadryl.
We celebrated my babe’s birthday with some friends and we had a great time. We loved how unique it is an the service and food/wine was impeccable. Keep up the great job!
Bartender was not eager to make mixed drinks and instead just wanted to pour wine. After 15 minutes had to switch to wine in order to enjoy with our friends who had already had their wine for 10 minutes.
Really special. Food is delicious, drinks on point and atmosphere is unique. Great service, and friendly staff. A Date night MUST!
I walked in last week and had a nice glass of wine at the bar. I love the concept and the decor is nicely done. Ill try the food later this month. The menu is pricey so Im hoping the food lives up to the bill.
I adore this place. Amazing food, amazing team and great vibes.
We ate here a few weeks ago for dinner, and Ive been meaning to leave a review. This place is exceptional, from the service, to the drinks, to the food. We made late reservations, and when we showed up, the front-of-house team apologized for the wait (which was only about two minutes). We were seated quickly and graciously. Inside, the decor is modern-but-intimate, and would imagine its even better with light streaming from the tall windows during the daytime. We had planned to order wine, but after an introductory cocktail, we were hooked - the bar staff make a simple gin and tonic other-worldly, and the martini was surprisingly refreshing. The oysters were excellent: dressed subtly but with distinct fruity flavors. For dinner, I went for the duck, which was the best Ive had, though the mushrooms almost stole the show. My wife had the crisp polenta, which I only had a bite of, but she was very pleased. Overall a lovely dinner, and we ended up purchasing a few books as well. Highly recommended.
Amazing place with delicious food in a great vibe. Decor of the library is absolutely fantastic and the books are so well priced! Look at the Hermès book it is quite impressive. The polenta croquettes were delicious with the truffle aioli. French bites were really good and the codd great too. Honestly and amazing place be sure to book early as it gets busy! Will be back for sure. Bertrand
Phenomenal!!!!Food cooked to perfection, reservation only so its never crowded and an art lovers and book lovers pick of uniquely handpicked collection of literature to choose from.Definitely my new favorite spot when i come into town.
Made reservations for date night with my husband and was not disappointed! The food was absolutely delicious - especially the duck! Cocktails were just as good and the wine our server suggested paired perfectly with our entrees. This is definitely on the top of our favorites in Atlanta!
Books for sale and wine! Can you ask for anything more when paired with excellent food options & impeccable service in an intimate indoor setting?Mostly grape based drinks.
Great ambiance and wine. There are a limited number of tables and your reservation lasts for approx 2 hours. So throughout the entire dinner, we had multiple waiters come up and ask us what we needed every 10 minutes. This really takes away from the experience.
Appetizer of crispy polenta was amazing. Entree of eggplant and beans felt like it was missing some bread to sop up all the eggplant puree. Wine selection was good. Nice atmosphere.
Wonderful! Every dish Ive ever had at Lucian is thoughtful, well executed, and delicious. The same can be said of there wine list. Great ambiance and flawless service. My favorite place in Atlanta.
We came for dinner and this place didnt disappoint. Steak was perfectly cooked and service was top notch. Need to come here for lunch now.
Great ambiance. Jordan and Katie are running a great establishment. Best wine list in Atlanta.
Excellent food. Fantastic flavor profiles, although the portions are a bit small. Enormous wine list and very refined ambiance with good service. Would recommend and will return.
Much needed for Buckhead.Thoughtfully prepared shareable plates using seasonal produce. Everything was executed perfectly. We had the little gems salad, fries with aioli, tagliatelle, bread, arancini, and a beautiful bottle of champagne. Server and kitchen staff did a wonderful job of coursing the meal out and we very much enjoyed the ambiance.
One of the best meals Ive had in Atlanta in years. The food/menu is simple, but so tastefully executed. The service and the ambiance of the restaurant are also top notch. We had the seasonal tomato salad, the duck, taglioni with black truffles, raw hamachi, omelette with caviar, oysters, chocolate budina, and the panna cotta. Every plate was wiped clean. I would gladly re-order every one of them. We will certainly be back.
Cheese board is a joke. Wine was below average. Good atmosphere. But if you want to charge premium prices you need to serve a premium product. The place was filled with pseudo intellectuals who apparently enjoy low quality wine and cheese.
So the atmosphere was really cute and the wine was really good but it was definitely overpriced especially for the portion. But the polenta was amazing
Fantastic food. And the wine was delicious.
What a disappointment. I was expecting more of a Barnes & Noble but geared toward adults as the name implies. Yes they have books more for show than actual casual reading. It is more of a tapas place. with a limited menu.
Gorgeous atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and delicious shareable bites.
This is a much needed and top notch addition to the Buckhead community. The food is simple, absolutely delicious, and just right. The space is equally as wonderful and quite breathtaking with its emphasis on modern design and literature. I cannot wait to make this a staple spot in my routine. Highly recommend.
Fabulous and Aaron our bartender was awesome
As the name suggests, plenty of books and wine. Cool, trendy atmosphere, nice and attentive staff, extensive wine list (well, it is a book!), and a limited, but delicious, food menu.
Did not meet expectations. Ambience is nothing special, Selection of wine by the glass is narrow and not exciting. Food is Tampas on Tampas, very small servings.
Smart sophisticated and so delicious. Lovely escape, transported to Manhattan.
This is a really quaint place to go for lunch, it is quiet and elegant and the books are excellent touch
Love this place. Its Charming, Sophisticated and made with love. The owner is a dope soul.
Cozy, fun atmosphere, great service and melt in your mouth food.
Top notch food and a fantastic wine list
5 stars all across the board.
Amazing (lick the plates clean) pasta.
Really great vibe!
Cozy with a welcoming atmosphere. Super nice staff with a great service. You enjoy every sip of your wine here. Highly recommend!
Total reviews rating 4.6
50 Reviews for Lucian Books and Wine 2023:
Review №1
2022-08-06The website is accurate when it declares: “Beautiful books, smart wines,and thoughtful food.” Upon entering the beautiful and modern space, you know you’re in for a special experience. The dining room was warm and welcoming, just like the service. They have fun and interesting wines. I tried a unique Sauvignon Blanc and a Spanish white - both were very good.The crisp polenta was delicious. The only downside is that it comes atop a mound of aioli. I wish it had mentioned that on the menu as it would have made a difference on n my ordering.The little gem salad was really fantastic. The lettuce was fresh with a perfect crunch. The artichokes, salami and breadcrumbs were the perfect edition to the dish - salty, crunchy and delicious.The halibut was spectacular- fresh, bright and flavorful. It was the star dish of the night for me.I will definitely be back to explore more wines, dishes and books. It is on the pricey side, so it’s more of a special occasion or a night out restaurant. It lives up to its accolades.
Review №2
2022-06-03Beautiful place with many interesting books that you can also buy and great services too. The two appetizers were very good, but the main entrees (Monkfish and Roast duck) and fries were salty. Prices are on the high end even with Buckhead standard.
Review №3
2022-06-26I went here for a friends birthday and I was blown away. I will be back! It was stellar service and the food is exquisite. I thought the reviews were too good to be true, but I couldn’t be more wrong. As a vegetarian, I did not expect to have many options. This place has plenty for you to choose from as a meat eater or veggie lover. I highly recommend the fries with their seasonal sauce, the ricotta gnudi, and their rose panna cotta. It’s good food, books, and a variety of alcoholic beverages. It couldn’t be better! If you’re not a big drinker but want to try something: get the Yuzu sake and tonic. Keep in mind that this is a high end fine fine restaurant. You’re paying for the experience.
Review №4
2022-04-08Lucian has been open for only a year and it is already becoming one of the top dining destinations in Buckhead. Founders Katie Barringer (Cover Books) and Jordan Smelt (Rive Gauche Wine, Cakes and Ale) have drawn from their past experiences to bring alive a vision of a neighborhood wine bar and bookstore much like the shops of greater London. Enjoy a welcoming yet upscale environment that offers simple yet immaculate dishes to compliment the extensive wine list catered by Smelt. After your meal enjoy browsing the wide variety of books on the main shelf, all available for purchase.Items we tried on this visit:Schiacciata with artichokes a la grecque - salami that is light in flavor, not too salty, with hints of rosemary. Paired with tart artichokes that provide a nice contrast.Jamón Ibérico de Cebo - a Spanish classic. The ham is light in flavor and melts in your mouth due to the high fat content. A pig unlike any other, it is easy to see why it is so beloved.Crisp polenta with black truffle and parmesan - like a superior tater tot, the fried cornmeal fritters are a perfect, crispy companion to your meal.Fries with chili mayonnaise - the fries are perfectly cooked and served in a large portion that will please your table. The lightly spiced mayonnaise is an ideal compliment.Burrata with strawberry, beets, and hazelnut - The fresh cheese is light in flavor and juicy. The bread is perfectly toasted and crispy. The beets are the weak point of this dish, it would be better served to add a touch of tartness and acidity such as cranberries.Ricotta gnudi with fava beans and pancetta - each bite consists of ricotta encased in a thin shell of pasta that goes down smoothly. Complimented by light and crispy bacon and fava beans that do not distract from the dish.Omelette with caviar and crème fraîche - the perfect omelette. Light, fluffy, creamy with a bit of dairy. Enjoy the addition of salt from the caviar and the herbaceous cream of the fraîche.Chocolate budino with pistachios - a rich chocolate mousse that would be overwhelming if not for the addition of the crunchy and salty pistachios. Paired together, it is a harmonious dessert that is perfect for closing out your meal.
Review №5
2021-07-12Had a great time here on Sunday. The meal was one of the best I have had in Atlanta. The salad was simple yet flavorful, the small bites were all delicious, and the steak was cooked perfectly. My fiancé had the salmon which she enjoyed as well.The atmosphere is very cool with a casual yet luxurious vibe. Great option for a date night, we will definitely be back.Highly recommend!
Review №6
2022-01-20The food was excellent and great service from the staff. Ambiance is very cozy, but lively. Love all the books and has a very large wine selection.
Review №7
2022-02-18We met some friends here a few nights ago. My husband and I are vegans and it isn’t that easy for us to eat out. We had looked at the menu and knew we were limited but we were excited to go for the atmosphere. We had a waiter named Andrew and he went above and beyond to make sure we were able to have a great dinner, though they don’t have vegan items on their menu. He worked with the chef and prepared us something amazing. If we had more waiters like Andrew, we would probably eat out more! This is a great place, beautiful on the inside, and a wonderful wine selection! They have a soft cocktail that is to die for!
Review №8
2021-10-02I don’t often leave reviews, but Lucian is a must visit for date night, special occasion, or really just “whenever”. Beautiful atmosphere without feeling stuffy or pretentious. The books are artful and inspiring, and the food is spectacular. I haven’t had one thing here that disappointed. I even discovered a new favorite wine on a whim. The service is wonderful, and very helpful. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!
Review №9
2021-07-07What a delight! A wonderful wine menu, food is on point, we had oysters, fried polenta, omelette and duck. Highly recommend all of them. Great use of mushrooms throughout the menu, really brought the dishes together.
Review №10
2022-07-24Lunch service was swift but not rushed at all. The food was beautiful and delicious! Excellent experience!