From Cocktails to Cuisine: Exploring Signia by Hilton Atlanta’s Food Scene

By Taylor Boser

Published May 2, 2024

Signia by Hilton Atlanta is the city’s largest ground-up hotel development in 40 years. Here’s a peek at dining options.

Nest on Four

Nest on Four is an elevated sports bar with upscale food and a view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The close proximity to the stadium makes it perfect for grabbing a bite to eat before or after the game, or watching the game on one of the many TVs at Nest on Four. A must-try is the short-rib poutine tater tots with melted cheese curds on top. Of course, there also are classic bar foods like burgers and wings.

Meet Executive Chef Christian Quiñones

Executive chef Christian Quiñones says cooking is his passion. It’s something he’s done since he was a little kid. He enrolled in culinary school at age 18 then studied in Mexico, Puerto Rico and West Palm Beach. While visiting Atlanta for work, he fell in love with the city. Quiñones began working at Signia by Hilton Atlanta in 2023 before the hotel opened. He wants guests to enjoy the luxury food available at Signia by Hilton Atlanta.

Capolinea

Capolinea brings the signature flavors of Italy to Atlanta. The name comes from the Italian word for “terminus,” an early nickname for Atlanta. Located on the fourth floor of the hotel, Capolinea’s views of the city make for a romantic evening. A menu staple is the ravioli d’anatra, which features braised duck, pickled Fresno chili and kumquat gremolata. The pomodoro in the spaghetti al pomodoro is cooked for eight hours and topped with Parmesan aged for 30 months.

Meet Chef Jeuel Ortiz

Chef Jeuel Ortiz is executive sous chef at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, overseeing Capolinea. He started in the catering business to make money during college. While living in Sonoma, Calif., he worked at a MICHELIN Star restaurant. The experience there brought him to Atlanta.

Meet Sommelier Marvella Castañeda

Sommelier Marvella Castañeda makes sure there is a perfect wine pairing to go with each dish at Capolinea. She has been working in the restaurant industry since she was 15 and decided during the pandemic to focus on wine. The restaurant’s wine selection is focused on mainly Italian wines.

Guests also may enjoy cold martinis, such as the Capolinea martini, from the tableside martini service.

Friendship Market

Friendship Market is named for the nearby Friendship Baptist Church just across the street from the hotel in historic Vine City. It is the hotel’s one-stop shop for desserts and pastries. Enjoy house-made cookies, croissants, ice cream and macaroons.

Meet Chef Daniella Lea

Executive pastry chef Daniella Lea Rada leads the team at Friendship Market. She started her career at culinary school in Argentina then continued on to École Ducasse in Paris and Le Cordon Bleu Paris. She worked in Venezuela, her home country, and Chile before moving to Atlanta. She began working for Signia by Hilton Atlanta in 2023. Her vision for Friendship Market is for guests to sense the French influence. The team uses as many local and fresh ingredients as possible with the menu changing seasonally.

The Friendship Market pastry team also makes the pastries sold throughout the hotel — the desserts and bread at Capolinea, desserts at Nest on Four and Lobby Bar, and pastries for banquets.

Lobby Bar

The Lobby Bar is located at the entrance to Signia by Hilton Atlanta. In addition to the hand-crafted drinks, the Lobby Bar serves finger foods and appetizer-style dishes.

Meet Mario Yepes

Mario Yepes is the lead bartender at Signia by Hilton Atlanta. After more than a decade in the industry, he made his way to Atlanta. He thrives on helping guests relax. Drinks such as an amaretto sour or Aperol spritz feature fresh ingredients with a mix of sweet and sour flavors.

Read more about Signia by Hilton Atlanta here.