Nikolai's Roof

Nikolai’s Roof has been at the forefront of fine cuisine for over a quarter of a century; being the first restaurant in the Southeast to receive the coveted Four Star Award from Mobil Guide. It is the subtle hand of our culinary team that keeps diners returning time and again to this spectacular view on the 30th floor of the Hilton Atlanta. Voted “Most Unforgettable Restaurant” in 2002 by Where...

When Nikolai's Roof launched in 1976 it served Russian-influenced cuisine, but the restaurant has long since dropped that focus, although a few dishes from those days remain, albeit reinterpreted and given modern heft. The stunning views of the city from the 30th floor of the Hilton Atlanta are complemented by glass ribbon chandeliers and a gray-and-cream color scheme. Chef de cuisine Stephanie...

Comrades craving vodka and caviar rolled out in a lap-of-"luxury" setting cite this Russian-accented aerie atop the Downtown Hilton, where the "rich" French-Continental menu is served in the "imperial manner"; "spectacular" views of the city make it a magnet for "romantic" types, "special-occasion" celebrants and the "anniversary set", though some modernists who say the "'80s decor" is now...

Some folks dress to the nines for this dining room, relatively unchanged since its opening some 30 years ago, as it offers a seriously dramatic and elegant ambience. The view of Atlanta's skyline is spectacular. Button-fronted, jacket-clad, white glove-wearing waiters and elegant old-world service set a formal stage. The de rigueur starter is vodka; lemon or green peppercorn are favorites. Chef...

In Short
This Atlanta classic is a ravishing jewel box of sumptuous red, black and gold carpeting, upholstery and china. A galaxy of lights adorns the ceiling, while the city twinkles...

The downtown Hilton's glamorous rooftop restaurant is a gilded home to continental cuisine.