The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Birmingham, November 2023

Gianmarco's

94/100 (3680 ratings)

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"We love this place! Every time we go they are super busy so get there early! The food is always great and there wine selection is like none I’ve..."

MA Dickinson

"Ooh anniversary dinner date hotspot! Reservations are a must as is valet parking at this neighbourhood fine dining restaurant! Having fine-dined and..."

Amy Milam

"This year... We had our company Christmas Dinner at GianMarco's! They prepared a fabulous special menu with a few of their popular favs: ribeye, rack..."

J.J.C.

"Very nice Italian place. A little hard to find on a backstreet in Homewood. The food is absolutely delicious. The restaurant opens for a limited..."

Rana Atieh

"Fabulous food, loved our waiter Cagel. He was so informative and good. I know what sweet bread is now thanks to him. The drinks from the bar was also..."

Kelley

"Gian marcos is simply the best! Amazing food accompanied by the MOST AMAZING wait staff. It's no secret however, you'll need a reservation. I'd..."

Mermaidelaney

"Gian Marcos is my go to for Italian dining. My husband and I choose to only eat in the wine shop. It is more of a relaxed environment than the main..."

Laura Noblitt Price

"Great food, wonderful wine selection, fantastic service. It doesn't get much better than this! The wine bar is great, but if you want to sit in the..."

Frequentdiners

"Best Italian restaurant in Birmingham. I have been here a few times, and my favorite so far is the veal chop parmigiana with rigatoni. It's a big..."

Brooke

"Went there for the first time a few weeks ago. We sat in the wine room which I've heard is a little more casual and easier to get a reservation at...."

Jake

"WOW! Much better than expected. Make sure you call for reservations. The place was packed by 6:30, including the bar, on. a Monday! And it's because..."

Marco

"Delicious! Pricy, but definitely worth it. We got there an hour before our reservation, and hung out at the bar and had a glass of wine. It only took..."

Michael

"Fiocchi and Linguini with seafood and spicy marinara to die for. Hands-down best Italian in Birmingham. Great atmosphere and superb wine..."

Curt Harper

"As a chef I expect exceptional food when coming to a place that everyone talks about and is rated so high. I don't know where others have eaten but..."

La Chef

"Love the food & service!. We've dined several times with these folks. Great environment and amazing food. Love, love, love this..."

Mona Bargerhuff

"One of my favorites. Food always splendid, atmosphere informal, one of my very..."

Rross81

"Won't find a better meal in town. Lamb w Mac and Cheese and Brussel..."

Afoodfan

"Great dinner.. My wife and I have been meaning to hit this place for a good long time. I've always heard great things and I wasn't disappointed. We..."

Clay Janey

"As a Sicilian guy who grew up with three master cooks in the house (Grandmother, Mother, and Sister), I've never been particularly impressed with the..."

Tony Lombardo

"Best Food In Birmingham. This place is fantastic. There is nothing on the menu that will disappoint. I especially like to go to the back to the wine..."

Jwaters

"Loved it! Our food was great and the service was great! Yes it is a little more crowded inside than your typical restaurant in this area, but in a..."

Millie

"Fantastic dinner last night at GianMarco's. The mussels were great and the meatballs are the best in town. We are already planning our next..."

Mike

"Excellent Italian Restaurant in the Birmingham Area. We dine at GianMarcos about twice a year and returned again on a recent Saturday evening in..."

Hoosierdaddy0402

"Just like back home! Amazing calamari and eggplant..."

Nlberkman

"Excellent Meal...but Plan Ahead. Heard good things about GianMarco and tried to eat there without a reservation two weeks ago and learned that was..."

MangiaMan

"Where do they get that attitude?. I really like this restaurant, but about 1 out of every 3 visits you get ATTITUDE. I ate lunch there Friday (alone)..."

BhamAdGal

"Fiocchi is ridiculously delicious...."

Abc123

"Some of the best Italian in Birmingham. Great atmosphere..."

Pfeife

"Changing... Used to be our favorite restaurant -- hadn't been in a while, because it's become so popular it's harder to get a reservation. Went last..."

Chinoiserie

"Wonderful food and amazing service. I went with my family on a Saturday night and became a bit claustrophobic because they sure pack them in. I was..."

C Riv

"I eat here frequently, staff and service is always friendly. I eat at the bar and have found the staff and patrons friendly and helpful, sometimes..."

Bhamfoodie

"Wonderful. I have to say our dinner at GianMarco's was everything we wanted. The atmosphere was perfect, the service was outstanding, and most..."

MPH

"Amazing. Just Amazing.. We were a little overwhelmed first walking in. I'd been to the wine bar in the back before, but sitting in the restaraunt on..."

Sarah

"Absolutely wonderful. Lamb was incredible and do not pass on the Oysters..."

Mimi

"Slacking.... My wife and I dined at GianMarco's, recently... This wasn't our first time, but may be our last. The food was mediocre, at..."

Bhagood123

"Gianmarco's is my home away from home. I love the fact that they are always happy to substitute and adjust the menu to make it perfect for me. Though..."

Catherine Bres

"Great food. Nothing better.. Food and service..."

Brian

"Wonderful experience. My mom and I really enjoyed our whole experience at GianMarco's several weeks ago. The food was really exceptional this trip...."

Foodgoob

"We are going back. My wife and I have been searching for a local restaurant here in Birmingham with great food and good atmosphere. We finally..."

JT

"Perfect. Upon moving to Birmingham, I wanted to find a go-to place for a GREAT meal. My criteria: must have an appealing atmosphere, convenient..."

Jonibee

"We went to GianMarcos for the first time last night. After reading about it in a magazine we figured it would be worth the drive from Tuscaloosa. As..."

Julie Odom

"Very poor service. This is one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. The food took at least 40 mins and the waiter was not attentive at all..."

RWA85

"Fantastic, personable service. Every dish was spot on perfect. Highly..."

B.C.

"Awesome. I recently dined at GianMarco's for the first time in years. It was a Friday night, and we had a reservation for 9:00, but they told us that..."

Hbh416

"Ate while passing through Atlanta. They squeezed us in on a busy night. Service was quick. Food was good even though they were out of my first choice..."

Leah Schleef Beyer

"Wine Bar. Absolutely fell in love with their wine bar (out back) last night. It was my first visit there (though not first to GianMarco's). It's an..."

Chelsea

"Hands down one of the best in town. I have been there several times and left satisfied. The rib eye is great. I order it almost everytime they have..."

Disco Stu

"One of the best. This is one of the best italian spots in Birmingham. The 1st time I had the Tortellini Alla Panna with Gorgonzola with Shrimp and..."

Food Lova Lova 205

"Veal Marcella was average flavor . Some veal was tender and some tough. Red snapper was very good. The food was a bit over..."

Walter Mattix

"Amazing! You must eat..."

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"Wonderful food, great place to..."

Jess Foster

"The food is pretty good, but not as good as I expected. Service is mediocre and a little snobby. Very crowded, and I saw the cook put a cold salad..."

Samantha Palmer

Makarios Kabob And Grill

85/100 (3190 ratings)

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"This place has little ambience but really great food and good service at a reasonable price. Enjoyed good falafel as an appetizer, and a..."

Jeff Arc Realty

"Excellent Mediterranean food reasonably priced. Consistently delicious. Jamie and I had the sampler platter for two which was much more food than we..."

Alan-Jamie Wood

"Makario's has an incredibly friendly staff and a wonderful selection of vegan food! It always takes me a while to order because I have so many..."

Sarah Strickland

"I used to have this restaurant on my speed dial list as a student at UAB. They have a fatoush tawook salad that is really good, but my favorite is..."

Rana Atieh

"This restaurant serves middle eastern food which is reasonably priced.The Makarios salad is excellent. Lots of lemony flavor with chopped iceburg,..."

Jasper

"I love, love, love this place! Nice size portions, friendly staff & decent prices. The lamb hummus is my favorite dish! Super flavorful lamb served..."

Amy

"This is a great affordable meal. If you like Mediterranean food, this is very good and very well priced. My recommendation is try something off the..."

Cat

"I live on hwy 280 but will make that drive here any time of the day for their food. Authentic cuisine and atmosphere takes you to another place...."

Girlnameded

"Samosas...."

Katherine Bedgood

"Yum-o!. Went to this place for the first time on New Year's eve. Food came out hot, service was great and hummus was..."

Clr0005

"Great, friendly, helpful service. Food was delicious, and the price is very..."

FN

"Awesome little restaurant. In town on business. Place is a couple of blocks walk from hotel. Food is outrageously good and the portions are even..."

Joshua Gans

"One of the Best!. Makarios has long been one of my favorite places in Bham. The Shish Kafta Sandwhich, The Vegetarian Grape Leaves and Hummus..."

BhmBandit

"Awesome, very affordable, Greek cuisine in Five Points.... My wife and I finally had the chance to dine at Makarios... We love Greek food and have..."

Bhagood123

"Fresh food! I had the lamb chops and they were superb! My husband had some meat mixture thing lol and he liked it! The Greek dressing is so yummy the..."

The Crew

"Good food. This place is the best of the genre in B'ham...It is the only one with lamb kabob, all the rest are just gyros mixtures....For the price,..."

D Martin

"Delicious. I love this place. The Hummous and lamb is my fave. Also the option to buy seperate skewers is awesome..."

Zain Janjua

"Fortune favors the bold. I've never eaten here before. My dining companion eats here a lot and suggested it when we made dinner plans. Because she's..."

Hungry Hungry Hippo

"Awesome kabobs, hummus, lentil soup... Just good, flavorful, fresh and authentic food. Last time I was there I got the lamb kabob, grilled veggies..."

Michael Roche

"I went here last night for dinner. The server recommended the lamb kabobs with rice and lentil soup. I must say that everything was delicious and..."

Joseph W. Lumansoc

"I have eaten here very often . Great food and prices. Food always tastes wonderfull and full of..."

Rl

"One of my favorite places to eat in Birmingham. The crushed lentil soup is wonderful and the hommous with lamb is..."

Jennifer Hill

"Awesome hummus and chicken. I dropped my iPhone in the parking lot and cracked the screen ($100 to fix), but the hummus and chicken made me feel..."

Curt Harper

"Definitely a favorite!. I have been here too many times to even try to recall. The food has never once disappointed. Their soups are great too! I..."

T.K.

"Great food and experience!. I ate at Makarios for the first time today and it was delicious. I had the "Zesty Ghallaba" and it was outstanding...."

Bham Lunchafari

"Just mediocre. About a 5. Nothing special: Try other places instead. Dont waste your calories or your money for that matter here. Plenty of other..."

Scott

"On the rotation . . .. Best quality Mediterranean food in town for the price. That's the best baba ghannooj I've ever head. The Greek salad with..."

KMS

"Loved the kabobs!. Stopped by on a Sunday night, passing through town. Loved the kabobs (beef, lamb, and chicken were all superb). We'll stop by..."

RKS

"Delicious!. Mediterranean food is never really BAD, but it is one of those food genres that tends to drift into the generic and repetitive category..."

MMI

"Fresh and Good. Have eaten here twice with in the past few days. Menus is fantastic and healthy. Hummus is exceptional, kind of nutty. Salads are..."

Foodie Speak

"Outstanding.. Generous portions. Great prices. Fresh, healthy, and delicious every time. The most extensive menu that I've ever seen in Birmingham...."

Nessa

"AMAZING. Absolutely amazing! Granted, I'm not that picky, but the hummus and baba ganoush (sp?) was so good that I find myself craving theirs..."

Kate

"Good late night food. Leagues above Al's and Purple Onion. Still cheap, but better quality food. Smoothies are also..."

JF

"Who else wants lamb shawarma salad?. For lunch today, I ordered lamb shawarma salad from Makarios. It was FANtastic!!! I called in my order at about..."

Noel

"After being a regular at Al's for several years I decided to try Makarios after a Greek friend revommended it. I will not be going back to Al's ever...."

Jahmez

"Simply Amazing. I have eaten at Makraio's dozens of times and it is the best value for the money anywhere. The chicken sajji wrap is one of the..."

Mr Brown

"Good Food, Friendly Staff. I've driven by it so many times when I've been in Birmingham and now regret not stopping in years sooner! The food was..."

Consulofgood

"Great value; excellent and authentic food. This restaurant has been consistently excellent since they opened a few years ago, and was greatly..."

Dokness

"Southside Gem!. Our first time-now I know why everyone loves it! Great fresh mediterranean eats at bargain prices.We started with the Baba ganoush..."

Jessica Patterson Bridges

"Fresh and FRIENDLY. This is one of my FAVORITE places to eat. I eat here at least twice a week and they know me by name! They have the best hummus I..."

Katie V.

"Mediterranean food love. I love Mediterranean food anyway, and Makario's knows how to do it right. Such a good variety of items to choose from and a..."

Steph

"Love it, love it love it.. The Fattoosh Tawook (chargrilled chicken salad) with feta cheese is amazing! ...& could you find better hommous..."

Jaime Garrett

"Love it. I have never had a bad dining experience at Makarios. The salads are the best and the baba ganoush (pardon the spelling) is outstanding...."

MoonBaby

"Hummous was great! Portions were generous. I'd go back..."

M

"Not your run-of-the-mill Mediterranean. Most unique Mediterranean menu in town. Soups, salads, kabobs, plates, burgers, and sandwiches ranging in..."

Yahoo26.2

"Very solid. Makarios doesn't look much different on the outside than many of the other quasi Mediterranean restaurants around 5-Points (Al's, Purple..."

Charlie

"Good Greek/mediterranian menu--I love the chicken here. Huge portions--I always take a box home. The salads are also a good choice. Not a fine dining..."

CRog

"This place is great! The food is awesome. Now... The men are good waiters but the lady wow she sucks!!!!!!!! Overall great..."

Raymond O Figueroa

"On a warm autumn night I was sitting on the patio of Makarios Kabob & Grill enjoying the company of friends and trying to enjoy the exotic flavors of..."

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