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Besides amazing food, one of the top things we look for in a restaurant is atmosphere. We have never liked the cookie cutter interior décor or the forced atmosphere of the national chain restaurants. We love going to Fabiano's and knowing it is one of a kind.

The individuality of Fabiano's is apparent as soon as you walk in the door. From the stamped tin tiles on the ceiling, to the concrete floors Fabiano’s embodies a hip casualness. The walls are filled with local art. Fabiano’s is adjacent to The Alamo, a fun downtown bar. Together, they once made up the town’s only movie theater. The space was later turned into a gift shop until 2004 when it was converted into a restaurant, bar and music venue.

We arrived at Fabiano’s with huge appetites. A sign at the entrance encourages you to seat yourself. We ordered two appetizers to take the edge off of our hunger. The caprese salad was fresh and incredibly delicious. Flavorful tomatoes and sliced mozzarella were laid on a bed of fresh, crisp greens. The salad was seasoned to perfection and topped with fresh herbs.

The garlic knots were doughy balls of bread drowning in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. They were served with a thin, tangy marinara sauce for dipping.

Fabiano’s has a very well rounded menu for a local pizza parlor. In addition to the traditional pizza and calzones, they offer several Italian dishes such as baked ziti and lasagna, as well as sandwiches, burgers and wings. Fabiano’s also offers an impressive beer and wine list and a number of specialty cocktails crafted by the Alamo’s bartenders.

We chose classic pizzeria fare for our appetizers. You can order an entire pizza or just a slice of your choice. We got a slice of pepperoni pizza. Fabiano’s serves their pies New York style. The giant slices come with generous toppings. There were two layers of spicy pepperoni on the lightly cheesed pizza.

Our calzone was huge. Cheese and olives were stuffed into a perfectly browned crispy crust. The calzones are served with a thick, hearty pizza sauce for dipping.

Even though we were so full from our meal, we couldn’t resist ordering some of the tasty looking desserts. The tiramisu was creamy with only a slight hint of coffee. We liked that it was not overly sweet.

We also got chocolate chip cannoli. The hard chocolate shell was filled with thick, rich and sweet mascarpone and chocolate chips. The dessert was served with two generous dollops of light, sweet whipped cream.

By the time we finished our desserts, we were stuffed to the brim. The plate portions are so generous that you could easily have a full meal with just an entree. We also love the prices. We got two appetizers, two entrees and two desserts for around thirty dollars.

Fabiano’s has frequent special events and drink specials. They have several big screen TVs that are perfect for viewing big sports games. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with upcoming events and promotions. We are frequent customers at Fabiano's, so if you see us, please be sure to say hi!

Update: Unfortunately, Classic Café is now closed. Please support Coweta businesses to prevent the loss of great restaurants like Classic Cafe.

Because we were both born and raised in the Deep South, classic southern cuisine is our first choice for comfort food. We associate it with warm hospitality and relaxed family gatherings where everyone brings a covered dish.

Classic Café delivers the essence of southern cooking while drawing in contemporary elements. The restaurant is housed in a cozy two story historic home just off the square in downtown Newnan. The wraparound porch offers outdoor seating with a great view of other historic homes. We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and sit outside

Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography

The chef uses organic, locally grown vegetables in his dishes, so the menu changes somewhat each season. We started our meal with two very different appetizers. The watermelon prosciutto salad was light and crisp with a drizzle of tangy citrus vinaigrette.

Watermelon Salad Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography — Watermelon Salad Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography

We found this salad the perfect appetizer for a hot summer day. The melon balls were cool and refreshing and harmonized quite nicely with the tart, fruity flavors of the dressing. Unfortunately, the chef was out of the prosciutto, so we did not get to experience the salad as it is normally served.

Our second appetizer was the old classic poutine, a traditional French Canadian dish. This is comfort food at its best. The crisp fries are smothered in hearty gravy and topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese. The contrasting textures of the crispy French fries and the soft gravy soaked ones made this dish a huge hit with us.

Poutine Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography — Poutine Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography

Just as we finished our appetizers, the wind kicked up and a torrential rainstorm drove us inside. The distressed golden wood floors, polished French doors and the pumpkin colored walls create the intimacy you would expect in an 1800s house turned into a restaurant. The mac burger is a decadent southern creation of fried mac-n-cheese, apple cider smoked bacon and fresh vegetables all stacked between two beef patties and buns. It was every bit as delicious as it sounds. Their house chips are fresh and crispy with plenty of salt.

Mac n Cheese Burger Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography — Mac n Cheese Burger Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography

We also ordered the pimento-n-cheese croissant, but regrettably they were out of croissants. They were able to substitute wheat bread, which went nicely with the fresh taste of tomatoes and greens. The pimento cheese was perfect. The cheddar was sharp and perfectly seasoned. We chose the fried mac-n-cheese as a side. This was surprisingly delicious. The mac-n-cheese was mild and buttery, and the deep-frying process added a flaky golden crust. Can you get more southern than deep fried mac-n-cheese? It may seem like we went overboard on the cheese, but we have yet to meet a cheese based dish we don’t like.

Pimento Cheese Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography — Pimento Cheese Classic Cafe Newnan, GA © Susan Crutchfield Photography

The service at Classic Café is exceptional. Our server was very courteous in handling the few mistakes and ingredient outages that occurred throughout our meal. After we had paid and it was still pouring, she walked us out to the parking lot with an umbrella, getting soaked so she could help us to the car.

We spotted some tasty looking cinnamon rolls on the way in but were sadly too full to find out if they taste as good as they look. The average entrée is 12 dollars. They do a Sunday brunch and offer catering and special event options. Be sure to follow them on Facebook to keep up to date on new menu items and take advantage of their frequent specials.

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