Nina & Rafi

661 Auburn Ave NE STE 220, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

Atlanta

CLOSED_PERMANENTLY

Visit Website +1 404-549-8997

Cuisines

American (traditional)

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5/15/2024

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About

Nina & Rafi opened in Atlanta and quickly became known for its Detroit-style pizza, drawing crowds to its lively location. The restaurant is recognized for its creative pies and vibrant atmosphere, often bustling with locals and visitors alike. Its reputation is built on hearty, cheesy pizzas and a casual, energetic dining experience.

The Visit

The reviewer visited Nina & Rafi in Atlanta, experiencing a notably long wait—over an hour and a half—for their pizza order. Only one of the two pizzas arrived, specifically the Detroit-style, which was described as heavy and cheesy. Despite the frustrating service delay, the reviewer found the surrounding area lively and appealing, and ultimately rated the pizza a 6.3, deducting a full point for the wait time.

What They Ate

Detroit-style pizza (cheese)

Ordered a second pizza (not received)

Quotes

"This place, Nina and Raffy's, if you order pizza there, you better have 17 years to wait for it."

"Detroit style, Nina and Raffy's, you gotta deduct a full point for the hour and a half wait for pizza, and I just took their Twitter and their thumbs."

"Here we go, one bite of everyone's roof, Detroit style, and you know what I say about Detroit style, offensive linemen, NFL draft, look heavy, be light on your feet, this looks heavy and it's kinda heavy, very cheesy."

Our Reflection

The reviewer's frustration with the wait time is palpable, coloring the entire experience at Nina & Rafi. Despite the vibrant atmosphere of the area and the anticipation for Detroit-style pizza, the extended delay and incomplete order overshadowed the meal. The pizza itself, described as heavy and cheesy, seemed to meet expectations for style but not enough to overcome the service issues. The candid, almost rushed tone of the review underscores how crucial both food and service are to a memorable dining experience.

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