DePalma's Italian Cafe first opened in Downtown Athens in 1988. Over the years we have grown into a family of three great restaurants in Athens: Downtown at Broad Street, on the East Side at Barnett Shoals, and on the West Side at Timothy Road.Each of our locations is unique and is a reflection of the local community they serve; the staff, decor and menus reflect that diversity.Call it our Flagship if you will...DePalma’s Downtown has been serving up pasta, pizza, and homemade Italian cuisine in Athens since 1988. And since then we've added two more restaurants with unique and extensive wine lists. Come see what all the fuss is about downtown! Have a drink at our beautiful full bar, stay for a delicious meal or wine tasting, or plan a fully catered private party.