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Birmingham, AL
Best Italian (Restaurants)
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Amore Ristorante Italiano |
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5510 US 280 E Greystone Center, Birmingham • 205-437-1005 |
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INVERNESS. You'll need to make reservations if you plan to dine at this intimate Italian eatery in Greystone Center. Dim lighting and small, candle-lit tables help make the place exteremly popular with local romantics. Best of all, the homemade Old Country fare rarely disappoints, and it never bruises the bank. |
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Bettola |
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2901 2nd Ave S Pepper Place, Birmingham 35233 • 205-731-6497 |
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LAKEVIEW DISTRICT. Located in the old Martin Biscuit Building (now part of the Pepper Place development), this neat little trattoria is one of the best places Birmingham has to offer when it comes to pizza. What sets Bettola's pie apart from the pack? Their pies are made Neapolitan-style – thin, wood-fired wheat crusts, San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil – and that makes all the difference in the world. In addition to the tremendous pizza, Bettola's open kitchen also serves up traditional antipasti and several dinner mains. |
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Bottega |
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2240 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 35205 • 205-939-1000 |
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FIVE POINTS SOUTH. Some of the finest Italian food you'll ever find. Expertly prepared homemade ravioli, veal and seafood satisfy the most discriminating palate. One of the top spots for Birmingham locals. For a more casual experience, dine in the sister café next door. |
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Bottega Café |
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2242 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 35205 • 205-933-2001 |
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FIVE POINTS SOUTH. More laid-back and casual than big sister Bottega, this café serves contemporary Italian dishes and cuisine from the wood-fired oven and rotisserie grill, with an emphasis on pizzas (either gourmet or traditional), chicken, and beef. Al fresco dining is also available. |
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GianMarco's |
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721 Broadway, Homewood • 205-871-9622 |
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HOMEWOOD. With its comfortable dining room, friendly bar area, and homey vibe, GianMarco is a perfect fit for the old residential neighborhood surrounding it. Indeed, this is the type of place (and setting) that you could stroll to in the evening and expect to enjoy a first-class seafood risotto, steak, or osso bucco accompanied by a moderately priced bottle of wine. Be sure to save some room for dessert, as leaving without a bite of their cheesecake or tiramisu would be a tragedy. |
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Giuseppe's Cafe |
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925 8th St S Gable Square, Birmingham 35205 • 205-324-2626 |
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DOWNTOWN. Taking into account the classic green, white and red signage and old school brick exterior, it's not surprising that this Gable Square establishment has been on the scene for quite a while. Homemade sauces, pizzas, calzones and pasta dishes dominate the menu, and all of them are fairly priced. If you come in with a group, go for the 16-inch Greek Delight (a pie topped with fresh feta, garlic, black olives, tomatoes, onions and oregano), or you can even build your own pizza. |
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Jim Davenport's Pizza Palace |
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2837 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 35223 • 205-879-8603 |
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MOUNTAIN BROOK. The spirit of independence assumes a pie shape at this popular pizza joint. Locally owned and operated, Jim Davenport's Pizza Palace has been a popular gathering spot for years for two main reasons. First, it's a great place to bring the entire fam. Second, the pizza's just that good – especially the Meat Lover's Special (topped with pepperoni, ham and sausage). |
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La Dolce Vita |
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1851 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover • 205-985-2909 |
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HOOVER. Within the sleek, stylish environs of La Dolce Vita, well-heeled patrons sip full-bodied wines and expertly-mixed cocktails in anticipation of the artistic fare crafted in Chef Bernard Tamburello's kitchen. Feeling vealish? Try the saltimbocca or Toscana (sautéed with shallots and brandy.) If your cravings lean toward the sea, look to linguine alla clam sauce or mussels marinara. As if that’s not enough, Tamburello's delish pasta creations are beautifully presented, particularly the breaded eggplant with mushrooms, prosciutto and pomodoro sauce. |
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Leonardo's Italian Restaurant |
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2520 Rocky Ridge Ln, Vestavia • 205-979-6996 |
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VESTAVIA. If you're on the quest for Italian that's off the beaten path, give this Vestavia charmer a shot. Classic "red sauce" dishes are available, and rumor has it they serve one of the best plates of spaghetti in town. Other options range from baked eggplant and veal marsala to house-made calzone and zeppole. A quiet, romantic place to take a date or celebrate a special occasion. |
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Lovoy's |
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420 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham 35209 • 205-942-9866 |
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EDGEMONT. Open for dinner every night except Sunday, Lavoy's embraces the time-tested goodness of the traditional Italian-American eatery, from the red and white checked tablecloths all the way down to amazing red sauce dishes like veal parmigiana, baked lasagna, and meat-filled ravioli. If you care to shake up your routine a bit, the kitchen also cooks up baked oysters (the house speciality) and a number of fish and seafood numbers. |
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