Close-up of a pepperoni pizza with cheese and chopped red peppers on a wooden table.

Pompeii

A new italian dining experience in downtown athens, GA

Food Menu
WINe Menu
Drink Menu

the best hand crafted pizza, classic pasta dishes, and wine, set right in the Heart of Athens, ga.

welcome to the newest italian eatery in downtown Athens. just steps from college square and uga’s iconic arch. Set inside a historic space long known for italian dining, Pompeii brings a fresh perspective to a familiar place, blending classic italian flavors with a modern, energetic atmosphere, and approach to dining.

the menu has been curated by one of athens most well renown chefs, matthew palmerlee, and features our signature thrown pizza, classic pasta dishes, and a thoughtfully curated wine list.

Rooted in italian tradition, but built for the way athens dines today. come settle in, share a table, and come back to enjoy it again & again.

A pepperoni pizza on a metal tray placed on a dark table.
A plate of spaghetti with grated cheese and black pepper, held in a person's hand outdoors on a brick sidewalk.
Plate of yellowish-green pasta with shredded cheese on top, placed on a rustic surface.
A pizza with melted cheese, tomato sauce, basil leaves, and toppings on a silver tray
Person holding a plate with a slice of pizza topped with cheese, tomato sauce, and basil leaves, outdoors with trees and buildings in the background.
A plate of cooked pasta with tomato sauce and herbs, held in a person's hand with a tattoo, shown outside.
Plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce and grated cheese on a wooden table.
Two sandwich halves with broccoli and greens on a plate outdoors, with colorful buildings, parking, and a clear blue sky in the background.