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    Casa Pernoi

    4.1 (111 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Intimate
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Love it me my nanny
    Win S.

    Love it it is awesome and amazing. Delicious good food it is fancy and I love fancy in it is healthy and the food is awesome and exceptional.

    Rigatoni Spicy Palomino
    Deena S.

    One of Birmingham's best restaurants. We have been coming for years but went for dinner again recently and I finally got around to writing a review. We ordered the Eggplant Fritti, Rigatoni Spicy Palomino, Dover Sole, Tomato Braised Meatballs, and Filetto (7 oz Creekstone USDA prime filet, black garlic peppercorn sauce, parmesan whipped potatoes, roasted mushrooms, swiss chard). We also were lucky to get the last two oysters of the night. They were super fresh and just the right start. We honestly loved every single dish. Our surprise favorite was the Eggplant Fritti. I wasn't expecting much from it, but it turned out to be incredibly flavorful and one of the best things on the table. If they have the Dover Sole special when you go, definitely get it. It was perfectly cooked, delicate yet rich. The Rigatoni Spicy Palomino was out of this world, and worth every single bite. Service is exceptional. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the night. We always love having Elena as our server! She's so sweet and attentive without being overbearing, and offers great recommendations when we want to try something new. This place never disappoints. Great food, amazing service, and cozy atmosphere. CasaPernoi is officially one of our new faves. Can't wait to be back!

    Spicy rigatoni
    Chloe K.

    My favorite restaurant that truly never disappoints. We started with the Cesar salad and eggplant parmigiana. For mains we shared a special filet pasta and spicy rigatoni. Our waiter suggested doing a split plate which was great. It's always very nice inside and I love coming here, can't wait to come back.

    Private event menu
    Beth H.

    Casa Pernoi needs an extra two starts at least. The two of us were invited to a dinner party here by one of our vendors. It was a haul to get out there but we love the restaurant scene in Birmingham and I hadn't met these guys yet. I didn't know what to expect. The entrance is around the corner, in the alley. It's a walking path very well lit and charming. Step inside to beautiful dark wood, high ceilings and incredible aromas. We were shown to a private dining room around the corner. It was beautiful. High ceilings with windows on two sides, floor to ceiling. Introductions were made and the service began. The wait staff were on top of everything. Coat check bam! Wine glass bam! Refills, replacements, very thing was meticulously attended to. I think her name is Monica. She runs a tight ship for sure. There were others but I didn't get names. The food arrives in courses as noted on the table cards. I stuck with the red wine offered as it was one I would have ordered anyway. Montepulciano d' Abruzzo is a medium bodied red Italian that goes well with anything. (In my opinion) This label was excellent and was flowing for most in the room. The antipasto boards with bread baskets were first: Marcona almonds, cured meats, Manchego slices, chunks of parm, and delicious warm olives. Easy to eat and still chat at the table. The breads were so creative. Made in house olive bread, stout crackers well-salted, and a soft sponge slice that was almost moist. Next were the hot appetizers. I didn't try the meatballs though my husband said they were really good. My focus was on the incredible grilled octopus with grilled vegetables on a lovely ceci (creamed chickpea, aka hummus) it was so mild and tender though had a great flavor. The char didn't over power the dish. I will trek back out just for their grilled octopus. The third was sausage and peppers. They had a little heat though not much but was another fantastic dish. Mains was served in two courses : pasta and proteins. The pasta servings were about two large bites of two different pastas, red and white. Both stand on their own with perfectly cooked pasta. The cacio de pepi is a cheese sauce with black pepper tossed in a regular noodle. The bolognese was my favorite. Chef's special lamb ragu that was so mild, my husband ate it and liked it! I wanted to kiss the chef! He did not, however, try the fish in the next course. I wasn't going to push my luck here. I was stuffed by the mains but cannot pass up a branzino. There was also filet cooked to a perfect medium, broccolini, potatoes, and sides of a red sauce that was a perfect topper to the potatoes. Dessert was the tiramisu. A generous hunk on chocolate sauce and an espresso infusion sauce. To top off the night, we accepted the offer of a cappuccino after dinner and while we were winding down the evening of networking and chatting with others in our industry. I had to stay focused but was completely blown away by the everything about this restaurant. It will be a high recommendation for years to come.

    Inside dining area
    Grace D.

    Excellent happy hour. Very nice staff. The bar area is small so get there early if you want the happy hour specials. They have a lot of food options. We sampled a little of everything. My favorite was the Rigatoni Spicy Palomino followed by the Cacio E Pepe. Good portions too for the price.

    Pasta

    Food was crack, hot, fresh, Simple perfection. Service was good friendly and on top of their duties. Sick ass bar good music great food good drank. 3 appetizers 2 main course meals 2 alcoholic beverages 2 desserts runs u around 200 Benjamins

    Dave W.

    We had been to a restaurant in this location in the past, but had not visited since it became Casa Pernoi, so we decided to give it a try. It was a beautiful September evening, so we sat in their spacious patio section in the back alley. The word "alley" may give the wrong impression...this is Birmingham, so of course it was a very stylish alley . Our server, Jeremy, was very knowledgeable and attentive. We started our meal with an appetizer special that I believe was call gnocchi fries. It was a little different than we expected, but it was good. The portion size was also more than expected, so it would probably have been more suitable for a bigger group. We followed that with a Caesar salad - we split one, which was more than enough. For our entrees, I selected the Cacio E Pepe. This has become a favorite of mine recently, and this was an excellent interpretation. At Jeremy's suggestion, I added ground sausage, which was an inspired choice. My wife is a big fan of bolognese sauce, so she ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese. The sauce was a little tomato heavy for her tastes, but she still enjoyed it. With both entrees, we truly appreciated the homemade pasta.

    Jodi F.

    This was our first time at Casa Pernoi, and it was an enjoyable evening with excellent service. And the food was very tasty. The restaurant itself has a few different sections and we were in the main area right when you walk in. But the side areas "faux outside" would've possibly been an even better ambience. That said, the tables were very close together. It reminded me of cruise ship dining in that you can hear conversations of your next table and it almost feels like you're dining with them. That would be the biggest downside to Pernoi, if that is something you don't like. My husband and I shared a number of things. House made bread was served first and was very fresh. We got a Brussel sprouts starter roasted with a red wine vinaigrette and I absolutely loved it. It was my favorite item of the evening. We then shared a Caesar salad. It was nice that they split it into two parts for us. It was a flavorful Caesar. And the croutons were likely from the bread they make. Next was the entrees. The chicken parmigiana and meatballs. I was already getting full so I only ate the chicken parmigiana. It was good, but not the best I've had. But I did enjoy it and my husband liked the meatballs a lot. I'd definitely come back sometime. And if allowed I'd say it was a 4.5 stars. Then

    Cacio e Pepe and pesto
    Alex O.

    This is definitely a top restaurant in the Birmingham area! Lots of seating available both inside and out. The menu had many options to choose from for each course and it was a great specials menu available too. The service was very polite and attentive from the hostess and the waitress. We started the meal off with bread which came with a few different kinds, all of which were delicious. The salad was on the specials menu and very refreshing and light with the watermelon. The meatballs were tasty with a nice little kick to the marinara sauce. Split the two pasta dishes which were both delicious. Pesto was nice and light with crab meat mixed in. The cacio e Pepe was very cheesy as expected with a nice amount of black pepper. No room for dessert this time around but maybe next time. Loved the meal and will definitely be back!

    Spicy rigatoni with chicken
    Rachel E.

    Our server was amazing and he explained the menu to us in great detail! The food was delicious and we loved the bread service! The spicy rigatoni was truly out of this world and I recommend everyone tries it! Beware - it definitely is spicy!!! A little pricey but all in all worth it.

    Happy Hour Caesar Salad
    K M.

    We came in for a Happy Hour celebration during an early evening weekday. Wow! The house wines were great! Complimentary bread was a lovely addition, and the menu options basically completed our happy meal. Amanda was our server. We were seated at a table near the bar seating we'd originally requested. We shared we were celebrating a special moment, and the table was cleared of extra spots for us. Over and above beautiful! Amanda brought over a small lighted lamp as the room is otherwise dimly lit. Thoughtful and entirely practical! The house wines were exquisite. The rigatoni with spicy palomino sauce was (as always) a real standout. Meatballs (3) are hearty and tasty in house marinara. My guy ordered a wonderfully fresh and flavorful Caesar Salad along with yummy Parmesan Fries. Good times! We finished with a sorbet and decaf. My guy's digestif got mixed up with the more expensive version of what he originally ordered. We will know what to question if it happens again. All in all, we'd return.

    Lo S.

    So good!!! Cant wait to come back. The octopus was cooked to perfection and i loved the truffle pasta.

    Roasted chicken
    Bob B.

    Great ambience and very clean interior. Staff was extremely friendly, never wanted for anything. Jeremy was excellent. Food was amazing. The only thing I could knick pick on is that the gnocchi app would be even better served with a sauce.

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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.

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