We used to love Bigalora. They no longer make clam pizza. So that was a big disappointment! The anchovy pizza was okay - but quite spicy. The clam and tomato dish was inedible for those of us who need cooked garlic. After many years and wonderful dinners - I do not think that we will be back It is very sad when a restaurant changes things - and you loose that restaurant as a to go place. read more

This is definitely a wonderful place to eat and I would recommend it. I've tried their margarita pizza, salumeria pizza, chicken Parmesan, tiramisu, and focaccia bread; all of it was amazing. I'm not a chicken Parmesan person and I really enjoyed it. I don't necessarily like the choice of noodle that comes with it but I'm sure that could easily be changed. The ambiance is great; the covered outdoor seating is perfect for the summer (even for those who don't love eating outside like myself). All of the hostesses and servers were kind and patient as we ordered. The only downsides were: abnormal amount of ice in drinks, the restaurant was pretty cold, the tiramisu was lacking the intensity and richness I usually get from a tiramisu, and the bathrooms were a little messy but generally clean (not gross). I also completely understand that it's hard to regularly monitor the restrooms. read more

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I have been wanting to try this restaurant for some time. I was really looking forward to eating here with some great company. I love how spacious the restaurant is and I like that. They have indoor seating and pseudo outdoor seating. It was great to go on a beautiful day even though patio season technically hasn't started in Ann Arbor. The service was phenomenal and our waiter was so kind. I thought the food was fine. I really like the potato croquette and the fried calamari. The salad also was really tasty. It was so nice. We were able to customize our pizza to accommodate our dietary restrictions. I would recommend to anyone that wanted to sit, relax and enjoy a meal with good company! read more

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Cute ambiance being sat in a garage type glass window patio with a large party. We all ordered pizzas and shared them family style. My favorite hands down was the pistachio pizza, as the lemon flavor compliments it very well. Our server was friendly and very helpful explaining the menu and recommendations for newbies to the restaurant. Love that all the pizza dough is also sourdough! read more

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We stopped here for a work dinner and it was surprisingly good in my opinion and experience. The low stars did make me nervous but it was good. Service was quick and we were seated in a large space with views of outside. I ordered a pistachio pizza and Lambrusco. All were delicious, including the appetizers ordered! Will be coming back when in town! read more

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We came here for a cocktail and some appetizers to share. We ended up ordering some wine, the sweet potato and fresh bread with marinara. This place had a great menu with something for everyone. read more

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina - Sweet Pistachio Pizza - Italian Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Come here all the time for pizza! Always nice staff, never have had to wait, and delicious food. Can't wait for my next stop!

This was our last dinner stop on a Michigan vacation trip from miami and too many bad experiences to mention. However -- we were pleasantly surprised with Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina. The bread on the pizza was fluffy and hearty and the toppings tasted fresh and well sourced. Same with the focaccia. Our server Whitney (at the Ann Arbor location) was awesome and attentive. Highly recommended and not overpriced either! read more

Cliff Notes Price Range: $$ Parking: N/A, We had it delivered Perk: Food Non-Perk: Paying Ambiance: N/A Dress: N/A Noise: N/A Temperature: N/A Recommend: 100% Date: 09/21/2024 Dissertation: This is where my mouth died and went straight to pizza heaven. Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina, you've officially set the bar for divine pizza intervention. We ordered through door-dash, while visiting Northville, MI, and when I received it, I'm pretty sure I heard angels sing as I opened the box. The crust? Oh, my, crispier than my sense of humor after one too many witty jokes or drinks, whichever one works. The toppings? More balanced than my life choices (which, let's be honest, took me a while to get my shizz together). Every bite was like a symphony of flavor, with each ingredient playing its role to perfection. We loved it so much that we actually went back the next day before our plane took off to grab another pizza. Yes, it's that good. We risked missing our flight because life without one more Bigalora pizza felt like a risk not worth taking...and goodness gracious, it was totally worth it. Also, we didn't miss our flight so all was right in world. To sum it up, if you're ever within a reasonable (or even unreasonable) distance of Bigalora, stop what you're doing and go. Your future self will thank you. Just remember to grab some napkins, because you'll probably cry tears of happiness and joy! :) read more

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina - Italian Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

We came during a Friday night at about 8pm and had no issues getting a table! We sat in the outside area, I'm not sure what to call it, it's still inside there are heaters almost like a garage. Although I was grateful to be seated so quickly, the table we had was extremely loud. I wasn't able to hear my husband who was directly in front of me. At the end of the dinner I had a headache because it's so loud and everything echos. I ordered the Campanelle Alfredo and honestly, I liked it more than I would like to admit. It's comparable to Olive Gardens Alfredo, possibly even better! With a little bit of salt and pepper I absolutely devoured this pasta with ease. We had an appetizer of the focaccia which wasn't bad! A little greasy and you had to pay $1 for the marinara otherwise it's sauceless. My husband ordered the chicken parm and I thought the chicken was good! The sauce was a little sweet for my liking but he liked it! Overall, I was satisfied with my dinner and experience. Service was good, we were seated very quickly, and we got all of our food decently fast. I only knock off one star because where we sat was horrible. I definitely plan on coming back however I refuse to sit where we sat last time. read more

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I've had three recent visits. The most recent was at the bar for a couple glasses of wine and an order of the roasted carrots. The carrots were on recommendation from the bartender. It was picture perfect and tasted even better than it looked. Savory goat cheese, roasted peanuts, perfectly cooked carrots and balsamic reduction. Excellent choice for an appetizer. Another visit was the arancini appetizer again at the bar. This is risotto ball stuffed with cheese, rolled in crumbs and fried. It was hearty and well-done. Also had lunch on a weekend with my husband again after a cooking class next door. We ordered pizzas and drinks. The pizzas were great on this visit. The service was not. Place was empty but our server was missing for the majority of the visit. Had to find someone to get peppers, flag down another to another round of drinks and went to the bar to get more water. Great food, large modern space, but best to sit at the bar. read more

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We've only done take out pizzas but so yummy to throw into the dinner rotation once in a while.

The service was great and the pizza was delicious! I also enjoyed a cocktail called Summer Thyme. The only drawback to this place is how loud of an environment it is. This makes it hard to have conversation without shouting and adding to the noise. read more

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I've been coming for 15 years and every time The food is delicious. The service is immediate and the environment is very enjoyable.

Our time to try new places in Ann Arbor is running short so it was time to try new places. I read good reviews about Bigalora so we decided to try it. The restaurant was vibrant and bustling with action. All our appetizers, pizza and entree were delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back! read more

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Mareah, Candice and Chloe completely knocked our event out of the park! Mareah took my ideas for my son's rehearsal dinner and completely owned them. The menu, the timing and the hospitality was stellar. Candice and Chloe were always one step ahead of everything and were personable with each guest. We received so many complements on the food and service. I could not recommend this place (we used the loft) enough for any event that you may have! Will definitely be coming back time and time again!!! Susan G. read more

I always enjoy a Bigalora moment and their menu is big enough that I can always try something new while enjoying old faves. I was most recently there for a birthday dinner with a large group which is great to be able to try multiple pizzas and apps! I love that they have multiple seating areas with different vibes. The main dining room is very nice and trendy looking. The back glass room feels more chill with nice views of trees. And the patio is my fave on a nice day. It feels so separate from the rest of the shopping center and very much a peaceful al fresco vibe! I love their Bacco Sausage pizza the sausage is always super flavorful and the pepper give it the perfect kick. Their pizza is more on the floppy side but nothing a pizza fold can't fix. (Although once it was a bit underdone, but mostly it's been great!) For apps the heirloom carrots, croquettes and focaccia are all solid choices. I also really love their Tuscan fries - so simple yet so much flavor. I haven't ventured too much on the pasta side of their menu. The fettuccine Emiliana we had was fine but a bit on the bland side. But I did enjoy the strozzapreto norcina I had once. Service has always been very good both for dine in and pick up. And picking up has always been super seamless! read more

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A great option when I'm shopping in the area! Delicious pasta and small plates. My favorites are the strozzapreti norcina pasta, crispy Brussels sprouts, and wood roasted wings (starter). Lots of options for pizza as well with some fun and inventive flavors, but generally their pizza isn't my favorite in Ann Arbor. Service is consistently friendly and good! Just a little pricey and can be a little loud when it's busy. read more

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Located in that Washtenaw Commons plaza right off of Washtenaw Ave, this Bigalora is in a great spot within Ann Arbor. It's great for small or large parties and has a fun interior that has an upstairs where we were seated. It also looks like during the warm/good weather months, they have an outdoor patio area, which would be a super fun space to be in as well. The food is okay here, I've been to other Bigalora locations and found them to be better. The pizza I ordered here with the prosciutto on top was oddly thick and tough in parts, which was hard to eat and didn't feel like the best quality ingredient. It was also just placed on top (on top of the veg) and could've benefitted from being cooked in the wood fire oven along with the pizza to feel more engrained into the pizza properly and I've ordered this pizza before at other locations where they do it like that. Toppings were also very sparse. Some of my party that I came with ordered their pastas and those looked more appealing than the pizzas that the rest of us ordered. I would recommend going for their pastas here and that's definitely what I would try next time I came here. Their service is phenomenal though. I came in with a service dog in training and they were super accommodating and seated us away from others to give my dog the best change of settling, which he did beautifully. We were in that upstairs area, tucked away in a corner. But the act of getting there did involve walking through the main floor of the restaurant, which was a challenge in the beginning. But I still super appreciated the accommodations! read more

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina - Prosciutto Di Parma Pizza - Italian Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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had a great time. service was impeccable and i had the greatest chicken alfredo of my life. after, when i left my phone in the restauran, the hostess was able to retrieve it quickly and efficiently. would recommend . 11/10 read more

My cousin hosted her wedding rehearsal dinner here and had a fixed menu prepped. Red and White wine were prepped and available for guests while they arrived and mingled before the dinner started. The meal started with salads that were gluten-free. It was delicious, and I could have eaten a mountain of that salad. Then came the pizza and two different kinds of gluten-free pizza was made available. One of them was a margarita pizza and one had peppers and meat. The pizzas were delicious! I wish that I could find gluten-free pizza that's this delicious where I live. I know NYC is famous for their pizza, but they need to work on their gluten-free options. This place was amazing. The only problem I had with the visit was the course after the pizza. All the guests who weren't gluten-free had been given a chicken parm dish and two different types of pasta. One bolognese dish, and one with tomato sauce. When all the other guests had received their chicken and pasta there were no gluten-free options in sight for what felt like 20-30 minutes. They didn't inform anyone of gluten-free options coming out, so I wasn't sure if that was it or if there was more to come but taking more time to make. It was kind of awkward staring at everyone eating their food. The pasta did come and we were given the same pasta options but with gluten-free pasta but some communication from the kitchen would have been great. The pasta was nice but it was a little undercooked which is weird because it took a while. The sauces though were amazing. When dessert came, it was fried dough with a hazelnut sauce and a fruit sauce. We were given a gluten-free version of it and it was AMAZING! You couldn't even tell that it was gluten-free except for the fact that it was separated from the other options on the menu. The mocktail options were pretty great too. Overall, I was happy with my experience, and I would love to come here again but there should definitely have been more communication with the kitchen and better timing with the pasta dishes. I can definitely see myself coming back when I'm in Michigan again. read more

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I was really pumped for this place after a busy day of exploring town. I love wood-fired EVERYTHING and figured it would be an awesome treat. The service was disappointing... it took a lot for us to have our waitress come back over to our table. My husband's chicken parmesan was completely left off the order and the order had already taken a really long time to come out. The pizzas we had were tasty and I enjoyed my pasta dish. Everything had good flavor and I thought it was fresh as well. I thought the focaccia was amazing and I was happy with the cook on it. Since they forgot his meal, the chicken parmesan was comped from our check, which we appreciated... but it still was just not the best dish. Soggy and no crunch and missing some seasoning, I think. I loved the spot itself - awesome brick, indoor and outdoor space - cool bar and decent selection. Overall 3 stars - but maybe we had an off experience compared to most others. I think I'd give it another try to see if things improved from our first visit. read more

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I'm not sure why this place doesn't have a higher score, it's phenomenal. The wood fire pizzas are so good! Our server was exceptional and inside is beautiful. All around great place and I would go back tonight if I could. read more

Let me start off by saying, I WILL be back! Came here on a Wednesday evening at 6pm for a goodbye dinner (made a reservation...which I recommend. It got busy around 630). Trendy and welcoming ambiance with very friendly smiling wait staff. The drink menu was a bit small, and definitely different than previous Yelp photos of the menus....unless they didn't provide us with that. Lots of yummy food options though!! And...they're gluten free! Food/Drink: recommend margaritas, bigalora chop salad, and strozzapreti norcina (with gluten free noodles) Atmosphere: aesthetically pleasing with a rustic feel. Can get pretty loud out on the covered patio Parking: may seem like there's no available spots but there's a lot in the back read more

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I always enjoy Bigalora every time I go whether I'm with friends or alone. The service is quick, friendly, and hot. All items I've ordered have been delicious. I've had their white pizza, pastas, and several small plates. Their cocktails are on point as well. The restaurant is clean and minimalist with, in my opinion, perfect lighting. read more

I had the chopped salad,Potato croquettes and the Mediterranean pizza everything was delicious. Service was excellent. I wish the Brussel sprouts had something more maybe a balsamic,bacon or walnut. But I am definitely coming back. read more

Delicious wine with great salad and pizza. It was fun learning about how the dough was made and what makes bigalora unique. Will be returning! Our service was amazing and attentive. The enclosed sunroom area was also nice for a rainy day. read more

One of our go-to pizzerias, with wonderful bar. Among the best in Ann Arbor, not just for pizza. Free parking, for those of us who fear going downtown. read more

Great spot for both pizza and pasta! When it comes to the pasta, I love the Strozzapreti Norcina which has the perfect amount of truffle oil. If you go during the week, they usually have great deals for wine and apps. read more

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina - Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This is one of the nicer places in my neck of the woods. I've been here several times and I've never had anything outstanding, just okay or pretty good. Their cocktails tend to be pretty solid. You won't be disappointed with a pizza. I enjoy their salmon and warm grains dish, which I've had twice. The first time it was woefully underseasoned and I had to add a ton of salt, but the fish was cooked well. The second time they hit the seasoning just right. My boyfriend enjoyed the stuffed shells. He enjoyed them but I found them bland. They have a nice olive starter dish and I have to give them credit for their focaccia. Being an Italian restaurant they had better get that right. I think I've had most of their other apps and they were fine enough. I'd assess this place good for larger groups and an okay stop for drinks and appetizers/a pizza, but don't expect the best entree of your life or a particularly amazing ambiance. read more

Food is amazingly great!I love their pizza, their spaghetti, ice cream and etc. I love the ginger beer, and water and how they serve the water. read more

We returned here because of previous positive experiences. They don't always get things wrong but when they do, it's one thing after another. Would we return? Probably. But with some choice selections in mind. Starting with the great... Meatballs marinara - dependable appetizer and delicious. The texture of the meatballs are pretty perfect and the sauce is excellent. Potato croquettes nicely fried and toasty with good dip. Also cannot go wrong with a margherita pizza (from past experience). Mediocre... we ordered our white Mediterranean pizza to-go as we wanted to enjoy our appetizers. Once we arrived home to eat said pizza, we found it was unsliced (??!!) I also think that it benefited from us reheating in the oven. Bad... risotto balls. I was really excited to introduce my partner to these. Cut in to find the centers frozen, returned for a new batch and had the same issue. We didn't go for a third try but instead got the potato croquettes to-go and reheated to enjoy at a later time (which we did the next morning and I'm sure they'd have been excellent fresh). Service also attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, she had her hands full with us due to kitchen errors but handled it well. Management also offered free dessert to enjoy while we waited for our carry out so we took them up on the offer and tried the tiramisu. Can't say it's the best or worst I've ever had but wouldn't order again. read more

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina - Mediterranean Pizza - it's white, also came uncut. - Italian Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Came for a quick meal on a Tuesday night. We were sat in the brightly lit pavilion and were met with a warm welcome and prompt service from our waitress. If you're feeling adventurous, I'd recommend trying one of their craft cocktails - they look great. As for drinks, we opted for the Ann Arbor Classic Beer and draft cider, both of which were delicious. As for the entrees, we decided to share the bolognese and hot chili pizza -- let me tell you this pizza was out of this world. Both were bursting with flavor and served in hearty portions. And for those avoiding meat, they offer some tasty vegetarian options as well. Now, onto dessert - we couldn't resist indulging in the homemade toasted vanilla ice cream. It was the perfect sweet treat to end our meal on a high note. And if you've got a sweet tooth like us, keep an eye out for their rotating selection of desserts. Overall, this place is a gem for a laid-back dining experience that doesn't disappoint. Whether you're here for the drinks, the food, or both, you're in for a treat! read more

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Restaurant is beautiful, but once get past that it is average at best. Our server gave us half glasses of water, never asked if we wanted anything else to drink. We ordered the fries as an appetizer and they were pretty good, but not worth $8. One of our group had the pizza and it was amazing! I had the shrimp and spaghetti which was tasteless in fact our whole table had to add a ton on salt and pepper to our plates. Our server was nonexistent for the whole meal and we waited at least 40 min for our food. I would only go back for the pizza, but for the price it should be much better! read more

This was or last meal in Ann Arbor on this trip and the last item I ate there was, for me, the best part of the menu. I had the best cannoli I have had outside of the NY to Boston corridor! Perfect filling with candied citrus, a Sicilian touch not many American restaurants do. It has the mini chocolate chips on one end and the crushed pistachios on the other. Also usually lacking in most of this country. The ricotta cream was also authentic and so nice not to be filled with a common substitute of cream cheese or even mascarpone around our country. Only Ricotta is real for me. Now back to the actual meal. We had nice seating, once we insisted that the back covered patio room for big groups with huge tables of large parties was entirely too loud for a family group of 5, a 7 year old included. We had a round table for 5 which was perfect to have conversations and share foo. Our hosts had been there before and guided us through the many choices. We settled on 3 smaller sized pizzas and a large chopped salad, and an appetizer of clams in red sauce. I tried all but one of the pizzas and all were good, tasty and filling , they were fine for the occasion. And actually too much food for us. So some went home with our hosts. I enjoyed the roasted veggie pizza the most, the mushroom and cheese was good, but second place for me. The clans were small in the appetizer, manila clams so the flavor was a bit overpowered by the vibrant red sauce. But still a good choice. The staff was friendly and available. We had a great view out the front of the restaurant of the incredible hail storm that hit mid meal. So lucky we did not acted the first offer of seating. Usually in Ann Arbor we eat downtown, but this was a nice change of pace, plenty of free parking and seating for large and small groups alike. And a very comprehensive Italian menu. Final words, get that cannoli! read more

I returned with my girl after another grueling workout for the best comfort food. We sat in the winter patio area, which was well heated. We indulged in: Manila clams Guazetto, Tuscan fries, wood fired beet goat cheese salad with salmon, minestrone soup and capricciosapizza . Everything was stellar. The clams were absolutely perfect. The sauce was a perfect blend of tomatoes, chile and garlic, I could eat it alone. Beware that the shells are thin , and disintegrate easily. The fries were amazing, with garlic, rosemary, and dusted with grana Padano. My pizza had the thinnest shavings of Italian ham, mushrooms and artichoke, enabling a taste of every flavor with each bite. The wood roasted beet salad was perfect with the Idyll Farms goat cheese. The combinations that they create are worth the trip alone! read more

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First time here. Had a late afternoon lunch. We were craving wood fired pizza and we got much more. Parking wasn't too challenging but the restaurant is located in a small shopping center surrounded by some popular shops. We were greeted very nicely upon walking in. We were quickly seated. Although I did not sit at the bar, it was long enough to accommodate several people. The bar seemed to have a good selection of adult beverages. Our sever, Derrick, was super friendly and offered some suggestions. For pizza, we ordered one PZ Salumeria and shared the pasta, Strozzapreti Norcina. One pizza and a pasta were definitely enough for sharing. I loved the design of the place as it had an open ceiling and exposed ductwork. It felt modern and open. Derrick kept checking in on is to see how everything was and if we needed anything. Great service, tasty food and filling portions. I will add this spot for my next visit to Ann Arbor. read more

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Absolutely the best white pizza we have ever had. Very polite staff and great drink and beer selection! We had the Mediterranean pizza, perfectly cooked, sauce and cheese were fantastic, but the roasted yellow tomatoes and green olives absolutely take this pizza over the top!!! We will be back! read more

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina - Mediterranean White Pizza - Italian Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Awful wait staff. Website broken - not taking reservations. Called - not taking a wait list. Arrived and the zero wait I was told 5 min prior was now 30 min. No customer service. LOST OUR BUSINESS read more

Started out good then we got the food it's average then waitres never returned to check on us. We have to asked for 2 employees to bring us the bill and the manager. All the manager can say this is not normal and i am sorry. We are not going back. There are many other pizza houses,/italian resto in the area that do much better job. read more