The Expat

Athens, GA · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Athens
#113
of 465 restaurants
City Percentile
61%
rating percentile
Address
The Expat, 1680 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606
Phone
(706) 521-5041
Website
www.theexpatathens.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

The Expat is a restaurant located in Athens, GA. It is one of 465 restaurants listed in Athens. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Athens city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 maritza · Feb 2026

We had a fairly pleasant experience at The Expat to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We ordered torn potatoes and escargot along with a Buffo Reisling and Manhattan. All perfect with the exception of the potatoes. Definitely overcooked and I didn’t understand why they served it with the smaller, inedible burnt bits. Plus, it lacked flavor. This was the first thing served and I was nervous. After receiving the other items, I realized it was just the potatoes that failed. I ordered the duck breast and I was totally blown away. Cooked to perfection and the salad is a perfect melody of flavor that was tied perfectly to the entire meal. Absolutely recommend! Finally, we finished the night with a nice, bright passion fruit sorbet. Besides the potatoes, a good night.

★★★★★ 5.0 CB Butler · Nov 2025

We had yet ANOTHER AMAZING meal at The Expat tonight. They were kicking off their holiday extravaganza with over 18 MAGICAL COCKTAILS (plus an additional 3 zero proof options) .... We tried ALL of them believe it or not! Everyone involved with this restaurant is classy! We highly recommend an evening experience at The Expat!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Nicole Matthews · Sep 2025

Every visit has been wonderful. The pasta is delicious! We miss the rotating foccia bread choice but the boards are a good addition! The tiramisu is my favorite!

★★★★★ 5.0 Daniel Berg · Jul 2025

Wonderful! Even if we get dinner somewhere else, we always end up at The Expat for dessert. A truly top-notch find. We just returned for Valentine's Day and it was even more spectacular! We had the best service and food that I can readily recall.

★★★★★ 5.0 Abbey Lioi · Oct 2025

This is my favorite nicer restaurant in Athens! The food is always so good, the service is amazing, and the portions are a good size. I always come here for special occasions and have the best experience!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Italian restaurantCocktail bar

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