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DecaturAmericanFarm-to-Table$$$
The White Bull
Featured in Atlanta Magazine
Tucked along Decatur Square, The White Bull is one of Atlanta's most quietly influential dining rooms, where seasonality isn't a trend, it's the foundation. Led by Pat Pascarella, the restaurant redefines Italian cooking through a distinctly Georgia lens, sourcing nearly every ingredient from local farms and purveyors.
At its core, The White Bull is farm-forward and deeply intentional. Grains are milled in-house for bread and pasta, butter is churned on site, and menus evolve constantly based on what's being harvested across the state. The result is a dining experience that feels both grounded and elevated, where simplicity is the luxury.
Pascarella's approach reflects his Italian heritage, but avoids rigidity. Instead of replicating tradition, he builds on it, creating dishes that are expressive, seasonal, and unmistakably local. Handmade pastas remain the centerpiece, often highlighted through rotating tasting formats or daily variations that showcase peak ingredients.
The restaurant's name, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's phrase for a blank page, speaks to its philosophy: every service is a fresh start, shaped by what's available, what's inspiring, and what's worth sharing.
At its core, The White Bull is farm-forward and deeply intentional. Grains are milled in-house for bread and pasta, butter is churned on site, and menus evolve constantly based on what's being harvested across the state. The result is a dining experience that feels both grounded and elevated, where simplicity is the luxury.
Pascarella's approach reflects his Italian heritage, but avoids rigidity. Instead of replicating tradition, he builds on it, creating dishes that are expressive, seasonal, and unmistakably local. Handmade pastas remain the centerpiece, often highlighted through rotating tasting formats or daily variations that showcase peak ingredients.
The restaurant's name, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's phrase for a blank page, speaks to its philosophy: every service is a fresh start, shaped by what's available, what's inspiring, and what's worth sharing.
Chef-Owner
Pat Pascarella
Chef-Owner
Chef Pat Pascarella is one of Atlanta's most influential chefs, known for shaping a new generation of Italian dining rooted in craft, seasonality, and deep respect for ingredients. As the founder of The Porchetta Group, he has built acclaimed concepts including The White Bull, Grana, and Alici. Trained at Le Bernardin, Pascarella blends classical technique with a modern, ingredient-driven approach—milling his own grains, making pasta in-house, and sourcing directly from local farms.