We had been meaning to try this Italian restaurant for some time and finally made it for a dinner with friends last night. We were greeted by one of the best waiters I've ever encountered. He was well informed and described every dish in detail with specific recommendations for our tastes. Kudos. Now for the food. For a premium priced restaurant it was surprising how average the food was. One of our friends raved about the Branzino, but the rest of us got more traditional Italian fare and enjoyed it but were not overwhelmed. A nice evening. Your experience may vary. We are unlikely to return. read more

Casa Pernoi - Veal parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Actually ate our food pretty fast so it doesn't show lol but the service was fantastic. They were so kind to us and constantly were on top of everything. Very beautiful environment. Doesn't even feel like it's in Birmingham. read more

Casa Pernoi - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

A beautiful outdoor space is additionally complimented by delicious food. The octopus was very tender and had a bit of kick due to the pepper accouterment. If you are a vegan, the cauliflower steak was flavorful and filling. read more

Casa Pernoi - Cauliflower steak - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Great service, great food. The atmosphere is nice and even romantic. We sat outside and had a great experience read more

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Food was amazing. I ordered the spicy palomino rigatoni and it is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake and it tasted exactly like Ferrero rocher - highly recommend! The seating both inside and outside is really nice, especially the patio with all of the lights. I will definitely be back again soon! read more

Casa Pernoi - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Had a lovely birthday dinner at Casa Pernoi. They have gluten free pasta, which I always enjoy. The service was great. The staff was very attentive. read more

Casa Pernoi - Gluten free pasta - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Italy in Birmingham. The food is absolutely exquisite and beautifully presented. Service was top notch and ambiance was perfect. Their vegan options, including the creative beluga lentils, roasted cabbage, cherry pepper relish entree as well as the mushroom puree soup, were divine! I look forward to returning soon for another very memorable dining experience. read more

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We were out celebrating us and have been wanting to try Casa Pernoi for quite some time. There are just so many amazing restaurants, but Italian is always a fav of mine. Located in Birmingham, Casa Pernoi is most certainly a local favorite. We ended up ordering craft cocktails and a bottle of wine to enjoy with our meal. We decided on a specialty appetizer made with pasta shells stuffed with duck, Lamb Ragu, and a Chicken entree. These dishes were AMAZING! My two favorite things lamb & pasta; you just can't go wrong! Lol Of course, we had to order dessert, we both enjoy lemon and they offered the perfect option. They also surprised us with a tiramisu, on the house, for our special celebration! We were full, we were happy, and we checked off another restaurant on our list! #winning read more

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First time dining. Big family dinner Because there were so many of us, we had our own room and a specific menu. Service was top notch. Wait staff took very good care of our group with recommendations, service and were very personable. Can't wait to go back and try something else! read more

-When I made our reservation the woman on the phone almost made me want to cancel cause she seemed super bothered and snobbish. I don't care if you're a nice restaurant bad customer service is just in poor taste and is super unprofessional and unappealing but we went forward with the reservation despite her poor attitude -They give you a huge bread basket upon sitting down, the pasta is homemade, the carpaccio was great for sharing but stuck to the plate and you had to scrape it off. I had the truffle pasta which was good(umami flavor dominate) but for being $40 you hardly taste the truffles they are basically just a fancy garnish cause I could hardly pick up on the flavor. So I wouldn't say its really worth the price cause what your getting is mushroom pasta, good but not worth $40 -overall good food & our waiter was great but the hostess attitude from the phone call was rather off putting and makes me want to support a business where the treat you right from the very start read more

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awful customer service and for birmingham they ruined my birthday they had the wrong reservation time sadly the manager was so rude but i will talk to the owner tomorrow !!!!! read more

Casa Pernoi had a busy scene on Saturday night. The restaurant was packed inside and in the outdoor covered patio. It had an energetic vibe. The staff were friendly and attentive. We had the burrata appetizer, which was delicious. The main plates were tasty and flavorful. There were lots of choices on the menu for those who have food allergies or prefer a vegetarian option. We enjoyed the wine selection as well. read more

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Rolled up on this place tonight with my family. We didn't have a resy but we were 1st on the wait list. We were dressed casually and hostess said it would be a 3 hour wait to get in. We go to a lot of restaurants. Never heard that one. There were 20-30 seats available. We went somewhere else. read more

Fantastic dining experience here for our 10th wedding anniversary. We had some of the cocktails - espresso martini (good), spicy Margarita (great), and la viola (too perfumey, did not enjoy). The bread basket at the beginning of the meal is absolutely the best I've ever tried. We had the cauliflower appetizer which was really good and spiced nicely. The wedge salad was ok, nothing special. For entrees we shared the mafaldine pasta with mushrooms and truffles (very good) and the steak siciliano (also very good). The 2 sides we ordered were not worth the price tag. The mushrooms said "chili and garlic" on the menu, i tasted neither. The potatoes were so basic and boring and I think we only ate 2 of them. Lastly we shared 2 desserts, the pistachio and ricotta pie and the tiramisu. Both were just ok to me. We left very full and happy. My one gripe is that they add a 3% credit card fee to your bill which seems normal at small mom and pop type places but after spending $250 on dinner, it seems petty that they add that on the bill without letting you know. Otherwise , great place and i would definitely return. read more

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Hands down my favorite restaurant in downtown Birmingham. Save your diet for another day because their bread basket is orgasmic! 4 different types of bread and delicious butter - are simply best in town! If you like fish - branzino is top notch! Good size dinner portion. And you must have tiramisu - I don't care if you're stuffed - it's that good. And wait staff was wonderful as well. read more

Casa Pernoi - Bread basket - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Great food in a great location! Great for a date night - intimate seating and lighting near the patio section. My ravioli was amazing - a spin of spinach pie unlike anything I've had before. The patio area also looks great and ticked away from the road, excited to sit there once it's warm enough. read more

Casa Pernoi - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Very high marks, fantastic service. Detailed and crafted creations from the bread bowl through dessert. Reservations recommended i was lucky enough to slip in between main meal hours to have the fettuccine and caviar. A crazy item as a foodie i wanted to check off after seeing a pic in hour years ago. It was all that. Grsat place read more

Casa Pernoi - Pasta and caviar - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Heard a lot about this place and decided to give it a try. The pasta was great (no surprise) since they make it in house. We ordered a bottle of wine after some tastings and conversation with our waiter but it wasn't the best, still enjoyed it. Overall a good experience here and would definitely come back read more

Casa Pernoi - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Our first time here and we would definitely come back. The food was great and the outdoor seating made it feel like you were on vacation, the service was awesome, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Overall great experience. read more

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Average food, good service, nice outdoor courtyard patio seating. To me, this place is worth visiting more for the vibe and atmosphere than the food. read more

Have dined there a few times, trying different items each time. Everything has been outstanding. Service is very professional adding to the experience. read more

Our family of 8 (2-yr-old included) had a wonderful experience at Casa Pernoi this evening! Every aspect was top notch.....service, ambiance and most notably food. Home made bread, hand made pasta, imaginative dishes and a waiter (John) who was informative and accommodating. I can't say enough.... We will return as soon as we can. Thanks to all the staff. read more

Really like their pastas, especially some of their unique recipes mixing local ingredients for added flavor. Also appreciate that their server(s) have always been knowledgeable about the ingredients and patiently talk through any dietary restrictions you may have. They are a little on the pricier side so be prepared for a hefty bill if taking a large family group. Make reservations if you're going during peak hours, otherwise the wait tends to be long and you may not be seated. read more

Casa Pernoi is my absolute favorite restaurant! My friends and I go there weekly. Do yourself a favor and stop in! The service is unmatched. Ana is the sweetest! She is so friendly and always smiling! She goes above and beyond to make sure we are accommodated every time we are there. John is the best waiter! He is very attentive and has the best recommendations. My favorites are the spicy rigatoni, shrimp fettuccini and their espresso martini! read more

Casa Pernoi - espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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FOOD was so fresh and definitely left you satisfied. Service was phenomenal. Definitely a great date night place for an early dinner.

When I first walked in I was not greeted by the host instead I was ignored. The manager was standing right next to her not acknowledging me. Then I was not asked if I wanted to sit outside or inside despite it being cold out. I was then given a happy hour menu and told that the dinner options would not start for another hour which was not stated anywhere. Even with a limited menu I decided to give them a chance. I have had lots of Italian food in the past and it was nothing special. I personally won't be back. read more

Food was good and our server was excellent. Nice atmosphere too. Would definitely return.

Delightful little Italian restaurant in picturesque Birmingham. We love all the ambience of the city and this restaurant has nice big windows to take it all in. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was great. My husband had the Bolognese and I had the Cacio Pepe. Both were very good. Not the best I've ever had but a solid second. The salads were a neat blend of greens and pine nuts but lacked dressing so it came off bland. We ordered more vinaigrette and that helped. Ambiance is great Service friendly Food good Definitely check it out. read more

SOOOOOOOOOO goood best Italian outside of Italy we have had!! The Pasta is perfectly done and Veal was delicious! Definitely recommend for a special date night, or occasion! It's worth the drive read more

Casa Pernoi - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Bummer. Great location, great environment, good drinks, average food, below average service. The menu has great variety and the potential to be great. But when something as simple as the tagliatelle in the bolognese isn't al dente, the broccolini is bitter, and the veal is overcooked... it's a real shame. $43 for an overcooked piece of veal scallopini that isn't pounded thin, may have some breadcrumbs sticking to it, some mozzarella on top, and a sweet sauce around it. I'll let you decide whether you think that's worth your time or not. Service was strange. Waitress had an incredible knack and sense of timing for interrupting conversation abruptly, all while having nothing of significance to say whatsoever. Was interested in going back before I had even gone there to begin with because the menu is right up my alley but after having gone, I will not be back. The potential is there and the City of Birmingham is hurting for a really good Italian restaurant, but the current execution is poor. Damn shame. read more

By far the best overall dining experience in Birmingham! Great suggestions by the staff, tried several different entrees and had them served family style. The NY strip was maybe the best restaurant steak ever. Bread basket was crazy good. Couldn't save room for desert. Been there 3 times in last few weeks every time outstanding read more

Honestly I wanted to love Casa Pernoi but ended up not having a very good experience. We made reservations for 3 on a Saturday night and ended up being seated outside. Our table was against a wall and one of the seats was a bench that was too tall for the table. My fiancée sat on it and had to hunch over to eat her dinner. Our waiter told us due to lack of staffing, we had to order everything at once. The table next to us had a different waiter who we overheard explaining the menu and letting them order their courses separately at their own leisure. We also saw every other table being brought a basket of fresh bread that we were never offered. We also mentioned it was our first time here, but were never offered any suggestions on the menu. Not a good experience with service at a restaurant that you'd expect it for the price. We ordered the meatball appetizer which was actually delicious and probably the only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars. The chicken Parmesan was a little tough and the breading all came off when trying to cut. Sals chicken Parmesan is much better. The bolognese and the Cacio e Pepe were fine. I ordered the "crispy" potatoes and they were the worst thing I had by far. Just a bowl of mini potatoes that seemed microwaved and pressed with a fork and drizzled with 3 pieces of parsley before brought to the table. Very disappointing for $13. A little effort would have been nice. Overall, the outdoor area is nice if you don't get seated on the bench. The food is mostly average with some exceptions for the better, some far worse. Service is hit or miss. For the price, absolutely not worth it. read more

Very disappointed. We've celebrated our anniversary today at CP! Cocktails and wine we choose were good. But the food!!!! So disappointed! But we enjoyed the pumpkin soup BUT our main dishes were a big disappointment! My husband had the branzino which was very salty and I had the Campanella al tartufo (pasta with black truffle) - the dish was not what you should expected, the truffle were just blend, no taste, the noodles were a bit overcooked. This was a very disappointing dinner as it was our anniversary. We ordered tiramisu which was ok, but I think all over, I don't think we will come back again. We've been 4 times at this restaurant always given it a chance but now I don't want to go back.! read more

Great vegan options, excellent service, and inviting chic ambiance. The inside is as fun and quirky as the outdoor European vibe. read more

Casa Pernoi - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

This business is a joke. I can't wait till they close. 2+ hours on a waitlist. The most worthless staff I ever experienced EVER in the world. read more

We had no reservation on a chilly Saturday night. But we were able to secure two seats at the bar. Bar staff was super friendly and know what customer service is all about. We started with two vodka martinis and ordered the Blue Point Oysters on the half shell. Whom ever is cleaning the oysters knows what they are doing. They were perfect!! We then split a Caesar salad and shared some bread. The bread was fresh and sooo goooood. The butter was whipped, which to me is a sign that they really care about your dining experience. We had two pastas the shrimp in cream sauce and the mushroom which were both amazing. After sampling some aperitif's we settled on a frangelico and a limoncello. We had a Barolo wine with dinner and took another back to our hotel for a night cap. Highly recommend this restaurant!!! read more

This is my 2nd time here. Both times food was horrible. The staff that helped us was awesome! The food was just not there at all. Steak was cooked extremely rare when asked for medium. Bread basket was fresh and tasty. The sausage and peppers was very spicy, I would not order that again. Cheese board was perfect. The bill came and there were items that the staff added that we never ordered. Not sure why they were added. That was not a mistake even though they said it was. I will not be dining in here ever again. Please look closely at your bill when they hand it to you. read more

Exceptional in every way. Service was outstanding, food was delicious and the outdoor patio was lovely on the warm evening. We will be back! Thank you! read more

Food is always delicious. I love the scallops when they have them. The bread basket is sooo good. It's hard not to be full just eating it. The staff is outstanding. Wendy is the best server in town. They are lucky to have her!!! And the ambiance is exceptional. The outdoor space with fireplace is my favorite. But the inside bar area is quaint and the dining rooms are elegant. My husband is obsessed with the Rigatoni spicy palomino. He literally could go there everyday to eat it. It's so good! read more

This has to be one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to, everything from the bread, to the drinks, to the desserts was absolutely to die for. The service was also one of the best I have ever experienced, our waiter and our bus boy were wonderful and we shared many laughs and stories. The ambiance is classy and chill and very nice for a date nights, family, and group outings! This place is a must try. read more

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