Traveler A

It’s a great local Italian restaurant, we ordered to go and peeked at the dining area and it seemed to be on the smaller side which jives with the amount of parking in front. You do have the option to park near the park. The food that we got (meatball spaghetti, pizza, tiramisu) had good portions, tasted great and priced just right. The folks were friendly and accommodating.

Summer Allen

Best Italian food I’ve had in the south so far. Super quaint and the service was amazing. And our food was perfect, definitely recommend the cheesy caprese for an appetizer and a pizza to share.

Lindsey Teer

This was my first time ever being at the cafe. The food was amazing. The waitress was very attentive. I will definitely be back to try some more of the dishes there!!

Jenny -

Appetizer: Breadsticks with Tomato Salsa – Rating: 5/10 Pretty much what you would expect. The breadsticks were decent, nothing to write home about and the salsa-style sauce was a bit bland. Altogether fine, but not a wowing starter. Mains Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo – Rating: 9/10 I ordered the Chicken Alfredo and it was hands-down one of the best I have had in a long time. White sauce pasta is so easy to mess up, but Giuseppe’s absolutely nailed it. The sauce was perfectly balanced, not too thin or overly thick with generous chunks of chicken. The extra layer of cheese on top was a brilliant touch, and it arrived piping hot. You can add mushrooms for an extra $1.99, but honestly? I didn’t even miss them. Highly recommend. Chicken and Prosciutto Penne (asked for spaghetti instead of penne) – Rating: 7.5/10 My sister ordered this one and enjoyed it, though she preferred my Alfredo (I did too). The sauce on this dish was thinner, and though it lacked the punchy flavour of the Alfredo, the prosciutto and other elements on the plate were still very enjoyable. Still a solid dish, just not quite as rich or satisfying as the Alfredo. 🍕 16” Meat Special Pizza – Rating: 7/10 A generous portion for sure, and meat-lovers will be satisfied. Hands down, the pasta dishes are the real stars here. If you are a pizza lover, it’s worth trying, but I would come back for the pasta any day. I am visiting Alabama from the UK, and Giuseppe’s Café came highly recommended by several Uber drivers and locals. I definitely see the appeal😮‍💨🤤. It’s a cosy, down-to-earth spot serving up hearty Italian-American comfort food, and I can see why it’s a local favourite.

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Austin AK

2025 we are back again for lunch! 2023 The food was amazing!! Make reservations! Or make a order to go. Tables filled up right after the doors opened. I had their lasagna, my girlfriend had the meatball sub. Definitely try them if you have not already! We were visiting from the west coast.

Treasea Morrow

Wow!! What a great little place!! Food and service both were awesome! I know this sounds silly but they even have good napkins. Their soft drinks were good and they have good small ice. Dining room is small but it is quiet and comfy. I typically need a jacket but the temperature was just right for me. We got breadsticks and a 10 inch meat pizza. It was plenty for me and my husband. We had not had lunch and it was around 2 pm when we arrived so we were glad they brought out our breadsticks right away. Totally recommend this little gem of a place! It will for sure be on our list next time we are in the area.

Ashley Radford

This place is wonderful! My date and I are from out of town, so this might be the only time we come here, but we’d love to come again. The food was delightful, the staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. The price is fair for the quality and quality received.

Jennifer Doyle

Wow! This is delicious- Wow! we ordered the lasagna and cheese pizza with Greek salads! Service was spot on and she even gave us the history of the lasagna recipe. Passed down for many years. Very authentic and I am very picky when it comes to lasagna. Will definitely be back when in town.

Mickey Berry

You can't go wrong with this place. It is always delicious. Consistently. One of our very favorite restaurants in Birmingham. We usually have the chef special pizza but tonight we also got the cheese bread with marinara sauce and the meatballs (which are outstanding!). We went to Italy this summer for two weeks and didn't eat anything there that was this good. The staff is friendly and efficient. You can get wine or a beer with a cold glass or soft drink drinks or iced tea for a drink. It's a small place, so reservations are suggested but not required. In busy times, you can save a lot of wait time by making a reservation. They're closed Sundays. I can't recommend this place enough for a great meal at a reasonable price.

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Jaime

SECOND REVIEW: An absolutely spectacular experience. Jacob was our server and he was so accommodating with excellent recommendations. Always made sure we were topped up and that we had everything we could possibly need. Was unable to snag a pic this time around because I couldn't stop myself from tearing into this beautifully plated feast. Delicious! The honey roasted Parmesan carrots were to die for. I hope they keep them on the menu! FIRST REVIEW: This visit was my first time here, and what an incredible experience! It smelled too good to stop and take a picture before we could get a few bites in. Undoubtedly the best lasagna I've had in Alabama! The service was great, and even though it was bustling the servers didn't rush us and always made sure we were set with enough drinks and napkins. The cheese bread was great too!

Brad Peak

Giuseppe’s Cafe certainly lived up to our expectations. We were a group of 6 out for dinner celebrating. There was a very private and family feel to the restaurant. The food was served hot, fresh and it was well above the average! Waite staff took great care of us and kept our glasses topped off. This is not your typical Italian restaurant nor typical dishes. The food was so authentic I could have swore I saw Tony Soprano and his crew sharing a meal . 😉 Stop in and try this great little Italian restaurant. It was a great dinner and dining experience!

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This little Italian pizza spot is an absolute gem. It's tiny and we did have to wait a while, but it was so worth it!!! I ordered the Alfredo and it was honestly the best I've ever had in my life--ri…

This little Italian pizza spot is an absolute gem. It's tiny and we did have to wait a while, but it was so worth it!!! I ordered the Alfredo and it was honestly the best I've ever had in my life--…

This little Italian pizza spot is an absolute gem. It's tiny and we did have to wait a while, but it was so worth it!!! I ordered the Alfredo and it was honestly the best I've ever had in my life--…

I ordered dinner to go as I drove there. It was delicious and still hot when I arrived home. My extra sauce was well packed in a cup. The staff was great too. Will be back soon.

This was the best choice EVER!!! I ordered a chicken pesto pizza with artichoke and green olives but accidentally got the pasta instead. They comped me the pasta and STILL made me the pizza. THAT…

Food was amazing! Found this place near a work meeting and will be back. cozy atmosphere and food was authentic.

unassuming little italian cafe that is so impressively good! came for a birthday dinner on a monday night and it was packed which is such a good sign. the food was delicious, i got the chicken mars…

We stopped after a long day at UAB and I'm so glad we found it. He had the sausage peppers penne and I had the mahi with white wine reduction (cannot recall the name though). Both were fantastic …

Just one word...yummy!\n\nVery casual atmosphere, quick service and friendly staff. It's a small out of the way place. Went for lunch and ordered on of their specials. The lasagna was fresh, hot …

Just one word...yummy!\n\nVery casual atmosphere, quick service and friendly staff. It's a small out of the way place. Went for lunch and ordered on of their specials. The lasagna was fresh, hot an…

Food came out quickly and the staff was nice. Very cozy and homey atmosphere. Food was absolutely impeccable.

Old standby favorite neighborhood spot... If I'm thinking of eating out with my wife this always comes to mind first. And I've been know to carry out their margherita pizza in a pinch. They refun…

Here are the current menus for Giuseppe's cafe. I love this place! Little hole in the wall. Always 100

The food was absolutely amazing fresh and homemade! Its definitely worth every penny and the wait!

Came late Friday night but well worth the wait. Food was amazing and so was the service. I ordered the chicken Florentine while my sister ordered the four cheese calzone and my niece spaghetti and …

What's wrong with me??? We have been doing takeout from Giuseppe's cafe for years now. YEARS!!! I don't know how it's possible I never left them a review! Definitely 5 stars in our opinion!!\n\nA s…

We were going to be visiting Birmingham for a couple days and wanted to find the best Italian around, so of course, I asked the experts.... the Birmingham Reddit group. This was their overwhelming re…

About eight years ago, my daughter and I took a trip to Birmingham and while there-discovered this restaurant. Since then she has had the chance to go back several times, but today was my first time …

We ate here while visiting Birmingham for the first time. What a gem! Not fancy, but excellent food and service. They also do take out. Not too far from UAB.

We ate here while visiting Birmingham for the first time. What a gem! Not fancy, but excellent food and service. They also do take out. Not too far from UAB.

We ate here while visiting Birmingham for the first time. What a gem! Not fancy, but excellent food and service. They also do take out. Not too far from UAB.

Their hawaiian pizza is really superb and wellknown in Bham. They use the best ingredients. You can get the idea about this awesome place. Not exactly Italian but Italian-American since you'd have …

The servers/staff are all very kind and friendly. No table service is provided until after 4pm. Went for a late lunch on a weekday and the pizza was fantastic. Thin crust, crisp bottom, delicious. Went back on a weekend night and was very disappointed with the pizza. It was night and day from the previous pizza. Thicker, soggy, undercooked crust and very unenjoyable. We also had the baked feta which was tasty. I think we will wait a while before we attempt to go back and likely stick with lunchtime when it was less busy. Perhaps a busy Saturday night was a little overwhelming with all of the take out orders. The dining room is cozy. Highly recommend a reservation if you don’t want to wait 1-2 hours for a table.

Chance Bordine

A great place to grab a bite to eat. The Alfredo was absolutely delicious! My chicken Pesto Pizza was good as well. The chicken could have been seasoned better, but it was still great. Overall a nice Italian spot.

This restaurant has authentic Italian food. We love eating in this local noon chain restaurant.

This restaurant has authentic italian food. We love eating in this local noon chain restaurant.

really quaint little spot. The service was fantastic, fast and on it. The calzone was extraordinary, genuinely one of the best I've ever had. Fast service and good food, what more could you ask f…

You can call and reserve ahead since they are a relatively small place. Parking is chaotic all around the building. Seemed very much like a local place but the service was excellent and food/wine…

You can call and reserve ahead since they are a relatively small place. parking is chaotic all around the building. Seemed very much like a local place but the service was excellent and food/wine…

We thought having a good italian pizza since it says italian cafe. The pizza and calzone was very thick and looked more than chicagostyle pizza. Was not that good

We thought having a good italian pizza since it says italian cafe. The pizza and calzone was very thick and looked more than chicagostyle pizza. Was not that good

Very standard food, nothing really special. I can guarantee that the majority of the items we ate weren't made in-house. The service was ok, I think the waitress was new so it's understandable.

The place was doing a ton of takeaway for holiday parties -- good for them. I went with the classic lasagna. It is a very good pasta dish to be sure. Added a glass of wine which brought the whole m…

The place was doing a ton of takeaway for holiday parties -- good for them. I went with the classic lasagna. It is a very good pasta dish to be sure. Added a glass of wine which brought the whole m…

The pizza crust in this restaurant has no salt whatsoever so the pizza taste very blend. The crust is very soft like just bread there's no chew to it and the cheese. I didn't like it either so ov…

What a huge disappointment, we ordered the chicken Alfredo and baked ziti. The Alfredo was like soup and the baked ziti was pasta with marinara and cheese not baked ziti at all! We will never be back!