7 Best Italian Restaurants near Birmingham

“I went here for the first time tonight (4/20/24) and I really enjoyed it. The food was great, the prices were good, and I’d describe the portion sizes as “just right”. Carter was our server and he did a great job. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He was very attentive but not in a way that disrupted my eating or conversation with my friend, which is so important. I appreciated the vegetarian options and non-alcoholic beer on the menu, my only recommendation would be to add a bottle of red and white alcohol removed wine (like Fre or Ariel) to the menu, we non-drinkers are out here and we like options. Oh and also, Heineken 0.0 is better in a bottle than in a can, jus’ sayin.. but overall great experience! Thanks again Carter!Vegetarian options: Fettuccini Alfredo.“

“Bravo!! Delicious Neapolitan style pizza. Hits all the right notes for an East Coast transplant. Light crisp crust with just the right chew. The sauce is flavorful and not too sweet. Service was prompt and pleasant. All around a great experience!“

“Bella Piatti consistently delivers delicious food, friendly service, and a great atmosphere. They are even accommodating to my wife's creative orders. The owner, management, and servers are all kind and genuine, which adds to the overall positive experience. We always have a memorable experience here!“

“We recently tried mare for the first time and absolutely loved our experience. The service here is amazing! Our server made our dinning experience so much fun! The restaurant stands out with its unique approach to seafood. If you are a seafood fanatic you will absolutely love this place! I ordered the Branzino and boy was it divine! The quality and freshness of their fish is unmatched. My sister ordered the filet and it was delicious, perfectly cooked and so much flavor! We ordered one of the pizzas as an appetizer and it did not disappoint! I couldn’t believe how much flavor was in one slice. The Italian chef making the pizzas knows what he’s doing! Overall a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to be back again!“

“We had a fabulous evening at Pernoi! Allison our waiter was very attentive and spot on. Our food was fabulous! We started with a burrata salad and also the Greek salad. Both were outstanding! 2 of us had the eggplant special and added a meatball and the others had the bolognese and the veal scallopini. All were absolutely fantastic and we were able to take home some leftovers home! We will return very soon! We sat on the patio which was ok but we will choose to sit inside next time!“

“Exceptional service paired with an unparalleled seafood selection. The farm egg appetizer and the Branzino dinner dish stand out as culinary masterpieces – both are absolute must-tries. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience. Due to its popularity, especially on weekends, securing a table can be challenging. Advance reservations are strongly advised to ensure you don’t miss out.“

“The food is great and at a great price. The service can be busy at times, but it's very fast, too. One time, they took too long to get me my food for my lunch break, but they made up for it with an extra slice, which is more than fair, in my opinion.“