The food, to me, was bland & tasted like it came out of a can. I was really disappointed. The food wasn't terrible but I was expecting authentic Italian. I go to Kansas city a lot & there's an Italian restaurant near near the hotel Lydia's I think - fabulous & that is what I was expecting. I gave them 4 stars because everything else was fine The positive - portion were very large The service was was fine. We were seated right away. Our waitress did a great job. read more

I give this place 5 stars because I love Italian food! It was delicious I will defiantly be going back:) read more

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the only thing that was wrong, was the waitress poured our entire bottle of white wine, on the first round. leaving an inch to stay cold. NOTE: waitress? only fill the glass a bit, allowing the customers to dictate how fast they're drinking... other than that? WOW, loved the calamari, it was far more food than we thought was coming. and between three of us! YUMMY, then the bread with olive oil and spices? yummy! Pasticho... wow, I want to try and make this one at home. besamel sauce with noodles and meat, with a egg crust on top, and cheeses? to die for. the veal parmigiano? to die for. the greek shrimp? scrumptious... of course we had to get a geaux box, cause we pigged on the calamari. seriously huge portions of food, and all of it wonderful. the waitress was super sweet, just a little uneducated about how to serve wine... this will be a stop each time we visit... see y'all in a month. read more

I'm a huge fan of their Eggplant Parmasian and Beef/Chicken Slovakia. Their bread and ranch dressing is amazing. A good thing about this place is that their portions are HUGE, you won't leave hungry (and will still have leftovers for the next day). read more

I normally do not rate a restaurant terribly. But I placed my to-go order at 4 PM today not picking up until 6:15 tonight. It was just a kabob order for two, obviously my order wasn't important enough because I pulled up a little after 6:15 and it wasn't ready. The waitress said it would be another 15 minutes.... I wait as I watch other orders frequently get picked up. 14 minutes later I circle the drive thru and wait 5 more minutes as they check for my order, then I'm instructed that the manager said it would be 10 more minutes. I promptly canceled my order stating I ordered this around 4 today. This is a bummer I was treated this way. read more

Awesome Italian food options! Their baked ziti and fettuccini alfredo are superb! Their ranch dressing is also homemade and delicious. I always dip my bread in it. I have been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience. read more

Have been going here for years and I appreciate that it's always the same. Good food at a fair price. I will say the portions are HUGE so take that into consideration. read more

So the food is good and i would give the food a 4/5 stars. Service is extremely mediocre though, which is the reason for the 2/5 star rating! I usually order the Chicken Parmiagiana meal for a family of 4. It's a lot of food and it's very good! I usually call ahead and pick it up at the drive-thru window that's basically only used for Call Ahead Take Out! Here's where the service comes into question: 1. The phone line is often busy for 30 mins at a time, which seems as if they keep the phone off the hook because they can't handle the call flow to take out order ratio (?) 2. When they do finally answer the phone, they pick up the phone after a few rings and rudely say "hold please", but this hold time often can take up to 10 mins. 3. The people are not very friendly. There is nothing great about the customer service! read more

Surprised it is still open. Seating area is nasty. Can't imagine what the kitchen is like. Staff is lazy and uninterested at best. Amazingly, food is better than you'd expect. Good luck! read more

The food might have been decent but I couldn't tell because the place definitely needs to be cleaned up.

My favorite Greek restaurant in Birmingham. Food is always delicious. Salad is crisp and their homemade blue cheese dressing is the best I've ever had. read more

Good food and service. Large portions. They were out of one of their main dishes by 6. Another was only served on Friday, but wasn't noted on the menu. Atmosphere was okay. Restrooms were dirty. read more

Bread is awesome here. Food is good, pretty authentic tasting. Service was decent. Usually packed on a Saturday night but was not tonight. Tried their fried cheese and it was very tasty. read more

Very good local Greek and Italian restaurant. Not a chain! Not fancy but good food. Love their Greek chicken and baked ziti. Portions are big so we usually have enough for a meal to take home. Also the house wine is very reasonable priced too. read more

Everything perfect! Wow! The server was well trained and efficient...everything came out of the kitchen in a timely way. Steak cooked perfectly...they left the Greek seasonings off as I requested. Salad was fresh cut, dressing homemade and delicious. It was a delightful evening meal. read more

I finally gave Costa a try, my Co worker loves this place.. I ordered the veal and surprised him with ziti.OMG it was so good the potions where big the bread and salad was excellent homemade ranch I called in my order so I can't judge dine in experience yet, but I will be back for that. Great food read more

- service is quick at the table - atmosphere is drained of youth - glasses get filled full - plates are a little over stuffed - bread is delicious - manicotti is great even though there are rumors of heated meals I was the only one with paper napkins in the whole restaurant. Pretty weird and dissatisfying. But, I'm 21 and full. I'll take it. If you're in the mood for Italian, atleast a top 10 choice in Bham. Great for family m read more

I love Italian food. I mean I love it! This place is a hidden gem. Hardly ever have to wait for a table and the portions are HUGE. Share an entree! In the mood for Italian, a low key dinner, with a minimum wait for a table. Costas it is! read more

This is the worst restaurant in Birmingham. Do yourselves a favor and stay away from this place. The servers are rude, the manager is a complete idiot, and the portions are a joke. My boyfriend and I ordered the lasagna for two and it came out in a saucer plate... Literally done in a few bites... And it tasted like crap too. So if you want to get ripped off and deal with incompetent staff, then go for it. read more

Good Italian and Mediterranean fare, prices at lunch and for family to-go meals are good. A little expensive for dinner. Restaurant interior is looking dated and could use a refresh. read more

Excellent food. I am normally a Alfredo person but the baked Ziti is awesome!! They have excellent ranch dressing as well. First time here will definitely be back to try other dishes. They have huge portions too! read more

Costa's is a long standing favorite in Hoover. Their menu features as great combination of Italian and Greek entrees, steaks and seafood. Their fresh baked bread and homemade salad dressings set the tone for a wonderful dinner. The quality of the food is consistently good. The only negative is that the restaurant is overdue for a makeover. read more

This review is for the take-out service, as I have never had dine-in meal here. I have routinely used Costas for the Family Take-out specials many times. Price is very affordable. A Family of 4 serving can easily feed 4 people and still have leftovers. This is my first pick place for carry out when I need to take a meal to a friend or church member. The employees here are always very friendly and offer fast, accurate service. Food tastes great. Have ordered several different varieties and all have been delicious. I would dine-in too if I lived closer. I mostly get take-out order after work and head on to my destination to meet a larger group of people. A friend recommended this place to me years ago and I'm glad they did. I have had great experience for many years. read more

I don't understand some of the bad press about this place on here. I will admit that their organization system is flawed, but their food picks up the slack from there. I've had different Italian meals each time I have come and never left disappointed. Their pasta and sauce tastes homemade and it's always served in generous portions. Plus, it's hard to argue against big loafs of bread that can be dipped in oil and Greek seasonings as well as their homemade Greek dressing. This is a great place for dinner, just plan your arrival wisely. read more

I love the food at Costa's. So much so that I overlook the terrible service. I have never ordered anything but the Moussaka but it is to die for. I went to Costa's today, Valentine's Day. The restaurant was mostly empty. Maybe four or five parties of two. Our server was unbelievably rude. She mixed up our drink order and called me "sir," which I clearly am not, within the first five minutes of being there. Knowing that the service is like it is I would still come back because the Moussaka is just that good. Portions are huge. The prices are great and the location is convenient. The decor is hideous. Try and avoid looking at the ceiling. It will gross you out. The carpet is pretty awful, too. The vinyl on the booths is torn and looks tacky. I'd really love to see what Robert Irvine's crew could do with this place. The food definitely doesn't need to be changed, though. read more

Based on my small sample of Al's, the Purple Onion, Nabeel's, Pita Stop, and a couple of other places, Costa's gyro is the best in town by far. They seem to be the only ones that actually use the thicker pita bread which definitely makes the wrap stand out. It also seems like some of those places are using the pre-sliced frozen lamb, rather than carving off the spit and grilling to crisp the meat. read more

Bad communication! Don't waste your time. I ordered a take out only to find out they no longer have the item on the menu after driving 25 minutes away. read more

I always have a good experience here. The food is always good, servers are always kind, and the management is personable. This is a family restaurant and they treat you as if you are family. Costas is my go to dinner spot. read more

Mostly old folks at this restaurant. The food is hear-attack inducing heavy on cheese and huge in portion. Everyone raves about their homemade ranch dressing, but take my tip and get the blue cheese dressing, it really is gooood. read more

Food was alright. The Chicken Divine was what I tried, and was decent, although you can find far better Gyros at almost any fast food Greek place on the corner. read more

One of the best steaks I've ever eaten. No steak sauce needed for it! Something about their fries were awesome too. Homemade ranch dressing made the salad great as well. Highly recommend! read more

Chicken parm you taste so good haha. This place has been dishing it out for years and years in Hoover. Food is always delicious and my go to is obviously the chicken parm. Portions are gigantic so be prepared for leftovers! read more

We have this catered to our office for lunch often. Both the chicken and beef kabobs are good but a little greasy for my taste. Their salad is always fresh and if you want to splurge on the calories, their lasagna and also the fettucini alfredo are really delicious choices. read more

I love their lasagna, it is just delicious. I call ahead and order it when I have guests and pick up at their drive through window. It is a large portion that comes with a large fresh salad and bread. They have wonderful lemon chicken soup that I think cured a cold for me once. It is the best soup ever. I have never been disappointed in anything I've tried at Costas. Delicious food and generous portions. read more

This is one of my most favorite places to eat . Everything on the menu is delicious and authentic. I love the portion sizes and menu options . There is something for everyone . I eat here at least 3 times a month and have always had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend it. read more

Large portions of delicious food! And the bread that is on the house is absolutely delicious too. I tried a little portion of what everyone ordered and I cannot complain. I even brought leftovers home-- which is rare. Nice size location with very helpful and friendly staff! read more

Never get a bad meal. Usually order to go ready in a reasonable time when dining in all ways good service. Portions are large and wonderful, can't go wrong by going here. read more

They add a tip on take out orders behind your back. That's actually fraud. I tried to call to solve the problem, I was waiting on the phone for the manager, manager never came and they hung up on me. I had to call again and threatened to file a police report so they could get someone on the phone. Manager said it was a "human error", played the victim game, he said he doesn't need $6.5 and he was going to throw at my face. Now, Imagine if he does this to every customer just to check who is going to complain the charge in their credit card? Good luck if you want to take out! Plus their food suck. read more

Went for dinner with friends. The place was packed. It took our server a while to greet the table. Mediocre service overall. The food was good. Parmesan chicken was really good. They have massive portions so you will definitely need a to go box if you don't share a plate. Overall it was a good experience. read more

I have eaten at this restaurant for many years, taking friends and family. They have catered many dinners at my place of employment. I have always enjoy the fish. Today, I got take out of grouper. The grouper had a strange smell and taste. There was definitely something wrong with it. This had never happened so I called and was told to bring it back in and they would replace it. That was not an option for me to drive all the way back to the restaurant. After talking to the manager he thanked me for letting him know. That was it. Period. Very poor customer service, but it's the last time I go there. Brenda P. M. read more