ENZO STEAKHOUSE & BAR SET TO OPEN AT EPICUREAN ATLANTA THIS WINTER
Acclaimed Chefs Andrea Montobbio and David Gibbs Bring Their Signature Blend of Northern Italian Cooking, Genuine Hospitality and Culinary Experiences to Midtown
Atlanta, Georgia (July 15, 2026) – Just weeks after opening Bicicletta in Peachtree City, chefs Andrea Montobbio and David Gibbs have announced plans to open the first Intown location of ENZO Steakhouse & Bar at Epicurean Atlanta this winter, further strengthening the hotel’s position as one of Atlanta’s premier culinary destinations. The restaurant marks the third concept from the acclaimed chefs and introduces a new partnership with Mainsail Lodging & Development, the hospitality company behind Epicurean Atlanta and Trilith Guesthouse.
A native of Capriata d'Orba in Northern Italy, Montobbio has spent more than two decades building a culinary career in Atlanta and New York before returning to Georgia to open ENZO Steakhouse & Bar. His career has included leadership roles at the Gansevoort Park Hotel in New York City, STK Atlanta and Ecco Buckhead, where he and chef David Gibbs first began shaping the vision that would become ENZO Steakhouse & Bar.
Since opening its doors in 2022, Montobbio and Gibbs have built more than a restaurant. They've created a gathering place where celebrations, weeknight dinners and familiar faces have become part of the rhythm of the dining room. Earlier this summer, diners embraced Bicicletta with the same enthusiasm, filling the restaurant from day one. The chefs will build on that momentum as ENZO opens its doors in Midtown, bringing the restaurant closer to the Atlanta diners who have supported Andrea for years.
"Where I grew up in Italy, restaurants are part of everyday life. You don't just go for birthdays or anniversaries. You meet friends for lunch, bring your family together on Sunday, stop in for dinner during the week and celebrate life's big moments there too," says Montobbio. "That's what David and I wanted ENZO to become. Watching it become part of everyday life in the Town at Trilith has been incredibly rewarding, and we're excited to build those same connections in Atlanta."
Occupying the former Reverence restaurant, ENZO is undergoing a complete transformation. Interior designer Oliver Carter has reimagined the approximately 2,886-square-foot space with soaring sculptural wood ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open show kitchen, an expansive bar, and a mix of dining room, lounge and patio seating that invites guests to settle in from breakfast through dinner. Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio is serving as architect of record, with Barrett Construction leading construction.
ENZO's newest address is in Midtown, but the restaurant's heartbeat remains the same. Montobbio and Gibbs are bringing the lively dining rooms, familiar faces and genuine hospitality that have made ENZO a favorite in the Town at Trilith to the heart of Atlanta. Along with breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests can expect chef dinners, wine tastings, seasonal celebrations and interactive culinary experiences that have become part of the restaurant's identity, creating a place where people gather as naturally for a Tuesday night dinner as they do for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions.
The partnership with Mainsail Lodging & Development brings ENZO to Epicurean Atlanta, a hotel designed around the intersection of food, wine and culinary discovery, making it a natural home for one of Georgia’s most acclaimed independent restaurants. It is a natural meeting point for two teams that believe a restaurant should serve its community while giving visitors a genuine sense of place.
"Epicurean Atlanta has always been about creating memorable culinary experiences, and bringing ENZO to the hotel is a natural extension of that vision. Andrea and David have built something truly special in the Town at Trilith, and we're excited to welcome a restaurant that reflects the same commitment to exceptional food, thoughtful hospitality and experiences that keep guests coming back," says Alex Amato, General Manager of Epicurean Atlanta.
ENZO Steakhouse & Bar will open in winter 2026 at 1117 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Additional details, including the opening date, breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, chef dinners, wine tastings, cooking classes and special events, will be announced in the coming months. For updates, visit enzo-itl.com and follow @enzoitl on Instagram. Learn more about Epicurean Atlanta at epicureanhotelatlanta.com and follow @epicureanatlanta on Instagram.
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About Epicurean Atlanta
An immersive, culinary-driven hotel in the heart of Midtown, Epicurean Atlanta celebrates all the wonderful flavors that life has to offer. Guests will find inspiration behind elevated experiences that span culinary enrichment to impeccable hospitality. Epicurean Atlanta is the second location of the Epicurean Hotel brand, the first of which was a collaboration between Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, FL. Founded in 1956 by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Bern and Gert Laxer, Bern’s Steak House is world-renowned for their exceptional cuisine, use of fresh, quality ingredients, and their extensive wine cellar featuring more than half a million bottles. Epicurean Atlanta is a natural extension of this commitment to excellence, creating a fully immersive experience that celebrates the teaching of its namesake, Epicurus. Inspired by urban chic design elements and modern styles, Epicurean Atlanta boasts 178-guest rooms, including 22 spacious suites that give way to its sleek allure. Offering three on-site restaurants – ENZO, Aerial Kitchen & Bar and The Office Bar – each concept summons the curious and captivates the senses in distinctly different ways. Travelers will be whisked away by the hotel’s amenities, including the Sky Terrace and its sweeping views, the gorgeous events lawn, and the innovative Epicurean Theatre where guests will watch, listen, and learn from a curated lineup of incredible chefs, winemakers, mixologists, and artists. Epicurean Atlanta is a member of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. For more information, go to EpicureanHotelAtlanta.com, or follow on Instagram, and Facebook.
About Mainsail Lodging & Development
Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Founded by President Joe Collier with a combination of daring vision and dogged determination, Mainsail has built an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private vacation homes in Florida and the Caribbean. To ensure long-term success and profitability, Mainsail relies on the dedication of its high-performing associates, a growing group of enterprising investors, and a commitment to giving back, every step of the way. MainsailHotels.com