New Pizza Spot Coming to Mall of Georgia

BUFORD, GA -- Hungry shoppers will soon have one more choice when chowing down at Mall of Georgia.

Aliño Pizzeria, a Napoletana-style pizza restaurant using old-school Italian techniques, is set to open in August at the mall.

Aliño will join Smokey Bones barbecue, which is also set to open in the next few weeks, in enhancing dining options at the South's largest mall.

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"The decision to welcome Aliño Pizzeria to our restaurant mix was easy as pie," said Teresa Holloway, director of marketing and business development at Mall of Georgia. "Our goal is to continually provide the best combination of retail and dining options for our shoppers, and this popular pizzeria furthers that commitment with high quality menu items, exceptional service and a family-friendly atmosphere."

The restaurant will occupy about 6,209 square feet in the Mall of Georgia Village, near Chico's.

It will offer a simple menu of nine signature pizzas and an assortment of salads, Italian wines, bottled beer and desserts.

Based on true Neapolitan pizza techniques and ingredients, the restaurant features 800-degree ovens, house-made sauces and imported flour, cheese, Citterio pepperoni, sopressata, extra virgin olive oil, truffle oil, canned tomatoes and sea salt straight from Italy for an authentic slice of Naples pie.

The restaurant’s decor will include an open kitchen, exposed brick and long community tables.

(Photo via AlinoPizzerias.com)