For over ten years, I've been going here at least once a week for lunch, sometimes twice. The daily lunch specials are very reasonably priced (under $8 with tax), and include the entrée, salad, and a beverage. The quality of the food has always been fresh and delicious. On Saturday's, they offer a pizza and lasagna specials, which are great for feeding the family on the weekend. Also, I haven't tried a pizza there I didn't like. As some of the other reviewers pointed out, the calzones are very good. In my opinion, they are the best around. Thursdays are "calzone day" and the place tends to be a little more crowded, although I've never really had trouble finding a place to sit. The dining areas are fairly large and spacious and usually have plenty of seating. The atmosphere is very casual and relaxed, and the staff are always very friendly. It's not a fancy or white table cloth kind of place, but if you want the best and freshest Italian food around and at a very reasonable price, then there's no place better in my opinion. read more

Ahhh, Trentuno! Years ago when I worked in the Helena area, my friends/coworkers and I would visit Café Trentuno probably once a week, typically on Tuesday, to get the meat ravioli special. Cheesy, saucy goodness -I loved it; and tonight I got the chance to have some again after a LOOOOONG time. And I can say that it was excellent and exactly as I remember. Just to be clear, Trentuno is not your neighborhood Olive Garden, or Carino's, or Carrabas (sp?). It's a small, local italian joint with simple offerings at pretty modest prices; but, despite its size, is a great place for a great meal. (You'll find the expected fare there - raviolis, pizza, spaghetti, calzones, etc.) Short story - check it out, it's good eats. read more

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We were passing through the area and decided on pizza- glad we chose here. While it didn't quite measure up to my favorite pizza place (not in the area), it's still a great option. We ordered the pesto pizza and it was quite tasty. I'll quote the family sitting behind us- "It's so good I even ate the crust!" You can order pizza by the slice, calzones, pasta- including gnocchi which I was so tempted to get! But as we are traveling and there's only two of us we didn't want a bunch of leftovers. If we lived in the area I'd come back to try more items on the menu. read more

Cafe Trentuno - Pesto Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

Solid food with great portions. The atmosphere was questionable when we walked in. Could use a good renovation. But the prices were solid and the food very tasty. I would not hesitate to return if I'm the area read more

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This is a different kind of place; more like a small town cafe, which it is. Pizza crust tastes like it is made in house. We had cheese pizza only so I cannot write about the freshness of the toppings. The prices are really low and with counter service you save even more. A very basic dining experience, but good food is to be had here. read more

This place is no frills, but that's what I love about it. We came on a Friday and the special was chicken parmesean, which is one of my favorites. When you order a special, you get a small salad, two pieces of garlic bread, and a drink. My dude got a calzone and he said he preferred this calzone to Formaggios or Guiseppe's (two places we also love but are not exactly in our neighborhood). We both left full and satisfied for right at $20, and this place is practically across the street from us! (Well, across 31 at least). I am very intrigued by some of their pizza toppings - such as eggplant and zucchini - so I definitely want to return and try some interesting pizzas! read more

Our fav. take out restaurant but also eat in on occasion. Very casual. Food is great, price is good and u will not be hungry after! Defiantly recommend and Friday special is Chicken Parm. (Otherwise not on the menu) read more

Cafe Trentuno - Outside from the parking lot - Pizza Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

The food is really, really good. That makes up for the decor, sweet tea that never tastes good, and occasional musical performances that I could definitely live without. Try the calzones. My favorite is spinach. The spinach is flavored so well that I wish I could order it as a side dish. The pizzas are always great, and my husband is a fan of the hot sub sandwiches. He suggests ordering the sauce on the side for the hot subs because they get soggy too quickly otherwise. The house vinaigrette is delicious. I would buy a bottle of it if they sold it. Bottom line--go for the food, but don't expect much in decor or "ambiance." And don't drink the sweet tea. read more

I have always been a fan of the non-franchise pizzeria ever since I was a kid. This place is great in that it doesn't try hard like a franchise with fake decor and "standard pizza menu" options. It's got some really great pizzas that you can't get anywhere else. You will wait for it to be cooked though. Cook time isn't a 10 minute or less affair. But what you get is worth the wait. Obviously I'm partial to the calzones as they are great and you can't really get that just anywhere. My family like the baked pizza that is like a literal pie. Crust on top and bottom and delicious pizza tops on the inside. We don't go often enough but it's a great place to try some more authentic Italian. read more

Great pizza. Large single slices, made to order. Light on sauce. Heavy on toppings & flavor. Will definitely be back.

I hate it, I hate reporting this. We have been going to Trentuno for years and years now. Have always loved it. Food was great, service was great. But, the past two times food has been suffering taste and service is not much better. Last night was the worst. Sauce for the Cal zone was burnt, had no flavor at all, wife's pizza had NO sauce. Had to get salad remade twice after asking for no onions and still did not get any feta cheese. After a 5 minute discussion I finally received a cup of feta. Seems no one speaks English any more, nor Italian. One woman we watched had her order messed up, and then waited over an hour to have it corrected, she is a better person than me. It was so comical that she sit at the table with us to vent. Dang it, this was MY Italian place. Will not go back. I am sad............... read more

I've never had a bad meal from Cafe Trentuno. No matter what you order, I will guarantee you it will be made to order, fresh tasting, quick, and have quality ingredients. Pizzas, calzones, pasta dishes, hero sandwiches, subs, and the best Chicken Parmigiana on Fridays that you will have anywhere around. You also cannot beat the value. There are daily specials that run every weekday that include a beverage and side salad (with a delicious house vinaigrette) that you will get change back from a $10 bill. From delicious sausage rolls to ravioli to my personal favorite chicken parmigiana, you can't beat the food quality and value. If you really want to indulge, try the Baked Ziti Primavera for dinner. A great dish that contains roasted vegetables and fontina cheese, fresh baked garlic bread for $7.50. This place reminds me of the old Pasquales that used to be around. It is a no frills, order-at-the-counter restaurant that just serves good food and a good value. You can't beat that with a stick nowadays! read more

Good hidden Italian food. I have had almost everything their, and it is great, and a good atmosphere and the prices are good.

Really great calzones and ridiculously low priced Italian meals. Staff is very friendly, and a family of four can eat for under 30 bucks with lots of leftovers. read more

Great place. The food is very good and the staff are very friendly. Everyone in our group enjoyed their dinner. We had the pesto gnocchi, calzone, meat balls, chicken parmesan, cheese pizza, salads. The house dressing was very good. We wanted to take some with us. We were there on a Friday night and there was live music. It was too loud and did not add to our experience. It was difficult to talk to each other during our meal. We will avoid Fridays. read more

I've been eating at Cafe Trentuno for years. I'm a huge fan of their daily specials. For $10 you get a drink, side salad, and entree. It has always been $10 well spent. I highly recommend visiting on Thursday for their House Calzone special. It's a three meat calzone (pepperoni, sausage, ham) and is the best that I've found in Shelby County. I also love their side salad. The house dressing is one of my favorite. read more

Very cute restaurant. Very casual, but also very friendly. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table when it's ready. I was in the mood for pizza so that's what I got. After seeing/smelling the food at the other tables, I really wish I'd gone with an entree or maybe a calzone. The pizza was good, but just "okay." I will definitely be going back to try something else! read more

Decent meal for a low price. The tomato sauce was excellent, slightly sweet and very light. I was not impressed by the frozen garlic bread and too chewey ravioli. My husband loved his calzone. read more

Really good calzones. They have daily lunch specials that are worth going for.

Great food I go there every Thursday when in town. House calozone lunch comes w/salad and drink 8$. And Friday is the chicken parm.

This place is a solid Italian eatery. I thought this might be a sit down restaurant by the name and looks of the outside but it's not. It's an order at the counter place which is perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. Got the daily special spaghetti and it was tasty. Salad, drink, garlic bread, and spaghetti for $10 was a pretty good deal. The house dressing is great! It tastes a lot like Salvatore's house dressing. Really this place reminds me of Salvatore's in Hoover. I'd like to come back for lasagna or pizza some time. Try the daily $10 special and your tummy and wallet will be glad you did. read more

Eaten here approx. 6 times since March. Found it on Yelp; don't live in this part of town. I've always come on a Friday when they have the Chicken Parmesan Special with spaghetti and sauce, drink of choice, side salad and garlic bread. This is just a little joint in a strip mall; the entree is served on a real plate, while salads and drinks are in disposable. What a delicious, filling meal it is! You order at the counter and pay, fill your own drink and find a spot. They bring meal to you. Don't like onions on salad, so they gladly prepare one without for me. A cute hole in the wall for a single, a family, or a date. Can't speak about anything else they serve, but the Chicken Parm is definately comfort food. $8.50 including tax!! read more

My husband took me there for the first time last evening. I had the "house calzone" and it could not have been better! It was served with a cup of marinara sauce that was delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try everything. read more

My husband and I love this little hidden gem! We have taken several different friends, parents, and some of our siblings and we havent heard a single complaint yet! If you're looking for fresh and fairly priced Italian food you HAVE to give this place a try. You won't regret it ;) read more

This place used to be really good. The last couple of times I went it was pretty shitty. The pizza so salty we couldn't eat it. And it had almost no sauce. It was quiet simply a terrible pizza, trumped by Papa Johns and Pizza Hut. A $20 pizza should be top shelf and not inedible. Super disappointing. read more

The service was slow. The food came out warm as if it was sitting waiting to be delivered to our table. We were not offer parmesan cheese as a topping to out dish. The Alfredo pasta was dry. read more

My first visit... I had the Thursday lunch special, which was a calzone... DELICIOUS!!! Friendly staff... great food... large portions and reasonable price! read more

EXELLENT food...they take pride in their resturant and it shows. Great prices with tastes/quantities you would expect to pay double for.

Great pizza; suggest ordering it cooked "golden brown" to crisp it up a bit. Great daily specials; reasonable prices; good service; recommend the Saturday pizza special and the Friday Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti special; love the Greek Salad (add grilled chicken as extra); good iced tea; tasty calzones; great house salad dressing; overall excellent value. read more

I have never eaten here so I can't speak for the food but, the manager is extremely rude. I had a question about exactly where they were located and the manager answered the phone. The first thing out of his mouth was, "what is it, I'm busy". Needless to say, I hung up and went to a different restaurant. read more

Fresh ingredients and generally good. I only had the canzone and it was done right with a rich sauce on the side.

The food in here is great ... loved going there for lunch with my friends when I worked in Pelham a few years ago.