Let me just tell you, if you want real authentic Italian food made by real Italian people then this place is for you. Unreal how good the food was! I had the Veil Parmesan but was lucky enough to try everyone's dish at the table. Everything was just breath taking. 5 stars is a understatement for this place. Will be a life long customer. BRAVO!
This restaurant is amazing! The staff is friendly and fun, the food is amazing and authentic, and the atmosphere is cozy and quaint. Our new favorite Italian restaurant! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a delicious Italian restaurant in Birmingham.
The staff really went out of their way to accommodate us last night. We sat outside with our dogs (who give 4 paws up for the meatballs). The Veal Lorenzo is to die for good. Good selection of entrees and wine. Family atmosphere.
Outstanding food cooked from scratch, cozy atmosphere, excellent wait staff. A hidden treasure, for Shure.
Excellent restaurant. I started with the special salad: arugula, watermelon, mango, and feta cheese with a fig vinaigrette. It was delicious and very fresh. Then had the snapper special and a side of angel hair pasta. Both dishes were excellent. My husband had a great ceasar salad and chicken Parmesan. Very tasty. They have a great wine list and complimentary bread. Everything was very affordable plus very friendly and attentive service. We have lived close to this restaurant all year. Glad we finally found a great italian restaurant within walking distance. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
Exceptional Italian food and a remarkably extensive menu. There's definitely something for everyone here.
The best Italian food I have had for many years! The food and service was 5 star rated! Can't wait to go back again soon!
Shannon Putman Contorupis
+5
The food was great! We had the nicest sweetest waiter named Dawson! The ambience reminds me of a restaurant in New York City! Love the big window!!!
This restaurant in my opinion is way over the top. The food was amazing. The service was excellent, and they made us feel like family. For a truly Italian experience I highly recommend going here, get ready for an evening that makes great memories and a conversation you will want to share with family and friends... thank you so much for this evening. BTW finish your meal with tiramisu and coffee you will be glad you did.....
My favorite place bc of the people, location, and quality of service and food. It's always a joy to go there and eat real, home poked Itallian food served with a smile. � �
When we arrived it was a packed house . No open tables but after a short wait they were able to get us in. . We had not eaten and were starving and trust me we were not disappointed. The sweetest people , they make you feel like family. The food was superb , the best Italian I have ever had. Great service and very prompt. We didn't have to wait very long at all till our food came. A lot of hugging going on there! I can't wait to go back. Tessa was our waiter and just great.
Great, authentic atmosphere and delicious cuisine! We were first-time customers last night, but it will certainly not be our last visit! Staff is wonderful, attentive and so welcoming. We can't wait to go back!
Family owned and operated... The very best Italian cuisine in Birmingham. Try it once and you will be back for more. Our go-to restaurant for special occasions and celebrations. Love is the word!!!
Chef came in from market!. Favorite italian restaurant anywhere. The delicious food and atmosphere here are fantastic. If you want a quiet lunch on a busy Friday - this is the spot. Almost as great as the food was meeting the chef and hearing him say he had come in from one market and was off to another. Knowing that the food is local and fresh explains why the flavors are so exceptional. We got to sample the Penne with Vodka Sauce - definitely the best I've ever tasted. Partner that with a crab cake for starters and a cannoli with coffee or an espresso for dessert. Perfect meal. I look forward to going back soon
Best spaghetti carbonara in town. Love the friendly staff, atmosphere is awesome. Haven't been disappointed with anything on the menu!
Favorite Italian food. Our favorite place for Italian! We eat there at least once a week. The Veal Lemone is the best veal piccatta I've ever had since the late Hershel Taylor made his. The service is fun, friendly and when busy can be slow, but when you're out to eat well, why rush? The tomatoe velvet soup...mmmmm. The menu is extensive and they have daily specials with a daily fresh catch. It is truly a family owned authentic Italian resturant. Best in Birmingham! Thanks to the entire staff there for always making our experience a wonderful one.
Carol and Stan
Amy Hollander- Butler
+4.5
Best Italian In Birmingham!. This restaurant is our favorite for celebrations as well as casual dining. Family owned and VERY family friendly. Last night we began with the Three Forest Mushrooms with 2 loaves of their amazing Italian bread (where we fought over the remaining sauce from the 3 Forest Mushrooms, to dip our bread in). Then I had a wonderful Nero Scamp and pasta dish, my dad and sister had Veal Lorenzo, my mother had a wonderful seafood pasta with shrimp and scallops and my brother in law had a crab pasta dish that everyone loved. The kids split a 9" cheese pizza which only had two pieces left at the end. Today my husband said let's get some pizza (he had to work through the dinner last night) and today's leftovers only whet his appetite. The service was GREAT the food was everything and more!
Very good and authentic Southern Italian food. The food at Bongiorno's is excellent and authentic. It is very similar to the food prepared by our Italian-American families in the New York City area. We have eaten there more than 20 times over many years. We have tried a variety of seafood, pasta and vegetable dishes and have always enjoyed the food. The servers in this family-owned restaurant have been attentive even when the restaurant is busy. The prices for the food and wine are reasonable. The portion sizes are good. They avoid the excess of many restaurants that mask poor quality ingredients and preparation with a pig trough portion. The atmosphere is nice with white table cloths, attractive paintings and with no TV. The Mediterranean diet of seafood, vegetables and pasta prepared with olive oil is the healthiest in the world. Enjoy a fine meal there especially if your taste runs to really tasty Italian food.
Birminghamsbestlunch.com
+4.5
Favorite Italian Place!. From Pizza, simple pasta to complex seafood this place is a home run. Its laid back, family run and the food is lways good. The food is slow to come out but that because its made to order. Enjoy the bread, the atmosphere and get ready for some tasty Italian. Thwy make a great pizza, maybe one of the best kept secrets in Birmingham.
More Please!!!. Chose Bongiorno's 'blind' on Valentine's Weekend basically because I managed to get a reservation at a decent dinner hour. After looking at the pics online, I was intrigued by the food images but disappointed in the apparent super-casual atmosphere (neon sign, etc). Well, we showed up a good 45minutes early and even though there was a line out the door, due to us having reserved a table, the charmingly authentic hostess got us a table asap. After being seated, looking around, my partner and I were, again, charmed by the very specific and unpretentious atmosphere. Well....then the food came...bruschetta of the gods, garlice/cream soup to die for and chicken marsala that vanished spontaneously after my first bite!!! My partner was equally impressed. We had a LOVELY time and will go again very soon! Such a lovely waiter as well...and all this with them SLAMMED...barely room to move! Highly recommended for a casual but scrumptious meal.
Wonderful cozy restaurant with friendly service!. Bongiorno Italian Restaurant has been a favorite of ours since I was a little girl. Their pizza is amazing (I recommend Shrimp Pesto) and their Steak Sandwich is the greatest thing on earth! The fish is always fresh and the Chicken Marsala delicious! You will always be greeted with a smile and leave with a full belly! I have family from Italy, and every time they are in town, they insist that we eat at Bongiorno. They say that it's the closest thing to home they have ever found.
I am puzzled at the negative reviews, and I would urge you to please try this restaurant again. The restaurant you described isn't anything like the wonderful restaurant my family has grown to adore.
Salute!
Delicious and unpretentious. Delicious food with a comfortable atmosphere. This restaurant has been around for a VERY long time - which says a lot. After consistently being unable to get a short-notice reservation at the other well-known Italian restaurant in town, we started revisiting this place; simply put, we think the food is as good or better. Give it a try...
Great Restaurant, Great Family. I wouldn't change anything about this restaurant except the bread. Too dry. This is a wonderful restaurant run by a wonderful family.
Love it!!!. Bongiorno is one of my favorite restaurants. great selection ..... huge menu .... love the salads.... absolutely wonderful
A favourite. Family owned by a family from Sicily. Bongiorno sits in the heart of Crestline Village in Mountain Brook. While, it has a varied menu, we usually opt for pizza.
Very kid-friendly, if a biy pricey.
This is a wonderful Italian restaurant. It is not a quick dine so bring your conversation. Enjoy the meal and your companions. It is not fast food. It was cooked and presented with time and care. The best dining experience I have had in a long time. Oh..and the bread...the best I have had since Italy.
I've waited too long to leave this review, but had to share our experience. My wife and I visited Bongiorno on a very abnormally busy night and decided to leave after the bread was served (leaving some cash on the table). When the staff found out that we had not been served dinner, they took it incredibly personally. They first investigated how the confusion occurred and then promptly called, adamant that we return for a meal "on the house". I can't even put into words how perfect that meal was, I'd need a whole separate review box to describe the creamed pasta and filet - we were blown away by how perfectly every single component of the meal was prepared. My wife and I were so impressed by how passionate the staff is about providing a five-star experience. This is a beautifully-ran family business, and in my opinion one of the best restaurants in Greater Birmingham.
Bongiorno is a staple in our home. The pizza is a go-to at least 1x/week. We also usually get a Caesar and the calamari - so good and a great kick of spicy! I love their Penne Gamberetti, and my husband usually orders the carbonara dish. I’ve never had anything we didn’t enjoy. The service is always friendly and efficient, and almost always by a member of the family. We love Bongiorno’s and are thankful to have it in the community!
The pasta, the salads, the wine and the service are all top notch!!! One of the best Italian restaurants in Bama!
Wonderful family owned restaurant, with great food, service and staff. I gave een going there for as long as they have been in Birmingham.
Med to Casual Dress. Upper Italian food. Good choices for Dessert. Small dinning. Maybe 12 tables. GoodGreat Food
This was or first time for us since relocating to Alabama 3yrs ago. We meet Tiz our waitress who was excellent. The food was outstanding. We had great conversation, relaxation and association. Well worth the visit. Totally enjoyed.
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