Loved eating in the wine room. Less noisy than the main dining room. Food was great and the service was very good. Have eaten there twice now and enjoyed it both times. read more

After finally dining here I understand why they have reservations. I ordered the Veal Chop Parmesan as a main dish and had the steamed mussels for an appetizer. I cannot remember the wine but my waiter made a great recommendation. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Veal Chop Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great food and great service! Get there early otherwise wait time for your food can take awhile but it really is worth the wait anyway.

I'm not sure how I haven't reviewed gianmarco's previously, but here we go! I've dined in the wine bar at least a half dozen times. The highlight is honestly the staff in there. They are extremely kind and knowledgeable on the menu, specials, and wine selection. We always enjoy seeing them and they always remember us even though we only go a few times a year. We enjoy picking a bottle of wine for our meal and the small wine bar area has such a cute ambiance. I've never dined in the main dining area so cannot speak to that. You will definitely need a reservation as they are booked in advance 95% of the time. I wish the barrel tables were more comfortable to sit at, but I understand the styling and choice to fit more customers in the area. As a female though especially if you're wearing a dress, you kind of have to sit sideways at those tables which isn't ideal. Anyway, the food is for the most part very consistent, and very good. My friend and I once had a ribeye with a tough texture which we sent back and they made it right. We have tried many of the seasonal specials which have always been good. A favorite of mine is the 4 cheese rigatoni and the fiocchi. It's not the very best Italian I've had, and is on the pricy end, but it is the best I've had in Birmingham. The wine selection is good and there is a good mix of price points. I am happy to pay a premium price though if it means the business retains elite service workers. Brava to our friends working back in the wine bar! read more

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Another fine night of eating. Everything was perfection. Waitress was helpful and so sweet. We started with an app and the cheese was soooooo good. Paired nicely with my wine. For dinner I chose a special, lamb with veggie risotto and my husband had baked short rib ziti. Both were fantastic. We finished the night with tiramisu which I regret sharing because I wanted more! read more

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I've heard good things about this restaurant and yesterday was the first time I visited. I chose to use the valet parking because parking is very limited. I was not able to park on those tight streets. When you walk in, you notice how small the place is, but it felt cozy instead of congested. Our waiter was nice, but a tad bit distracted. I think he was covering most of the tables so that's kind of understandable. We had appetizers, which were delicious. My entree was the frittata. It was good, but I kind of wish I had gotten pasta because it looked very good! I got cheesecake to go, which I have not eaten yet, but it looked good. Overall, it's a nice restaurant and I would go back. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Excellent food service and wine bar. Variety of specials and extensive primal Italian and seafood items.

Awesome experience! Heard such great things about it and finally decided to try it on valentines eve! I did have to call about a month in advance for a reservation! Our waiter, Kevin, was so great! He was knowledgeable about everything on the menu, and had great wine recommendations. We had the veal tortellini and the prime coulotte steak. Those were both amazing and so was the Mac and cheese! Then we had the New York cheesecake which was delicious! The ambiance was nice and romantic! read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - New York cheesecake with strawberries! - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Excellent Italian food, though there is an Asian inspired dish on the menu. The duck dish that my wife got was great. The Veal Scaloppine Marsala was pretty good. Also got flash fried calamari which had an excellent tomato sauce on the side. Restaurant was a bit small and super loud during dinner. My watch would constantly buzz me that I should wear hearing protection due to the high decibel noisy environment. Hard to have conversations when that loud, and the only reason for not giving 5 stars. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Storefront - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was my first time trying this Homewood gem, as I've been told that it can be very difficult to get reservation. Maybe I just ordered something boring, but I just wasn't blown away. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but nothing that made me understand what all the hype was about. I'd like to come back and try something else, as I went with our waiter's suggestion and ordered the lasagna bolognese. The entrees are quite expensive, leading me to believe that the food would live up to the price. Again, to reiterate, it was GOOD, but I just wasn't blown away. The veal, however, was excellent. The inside is very small and crowded, but it was a nice dinner nonetheless. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Veal scallopini picatta - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Food was so amazing and felt so authentic. Super quaint inside, next time we want to sit in the wine room! The dining room was a little loud but the amazing food & service made up for it. Definitely will be returning soon! read more

The atmosphere was cozy. Our server was very attentive and knew when to approach. The Chicken Piccata I dreamed about and could have gone back 2 nights in a row. Delicious! read more

Always excellent!! The mussels and beef carpacio are wonderful=packed with flavor and generous helpings-plenty for 2.

This is a Top Tier dining experience!!!! Omg!!! A friend and I came here last month on a Thursday night (we made reservations) and it was amazing! My first time here but my friend is a regular and always spoke highly of their menu , staff , etc. I am now a HUGE fan for sure!!!! We sat in the wine bar area , which is separate from the actual restaurant. The area we sat in is rather cozy and just low key. I loved it!!! Our server was amazing and extremely attentive. We sampled a few reds and decided to go with a bottle vs ordering individual glasses. The bottle we selected was excellent and paired nicely with our dishes. Since this was my first time here, I ordered an Italian dish. The Chicken Parmesan here is beyond amazing. This dish was seasoned perfectly and the portion sizes were huge. My friend got the wagyu steak with Mac /cheese and green beans. Her meal was delicious too!!! Yes, I had some because I'm greedy! Haha If you get the chance to come here, I highly recommend. Parking is funny in this area but valet is an option and they even take Venmo /cashapp. This was a game changer for me! I thoroughly enjoyed my first time dining here and can't wait to try some of their many daily specials and other menu options. 10/10 !!! read more

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Nice evening with parents celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary last Saturday night. Place was packed but had made reservations and got seated straight away. Waitress was so kind and friendly throughout the entire night. My father has a cocktail that he orders and it has become a family effort for the drink to come out correct as it isn't a popular cocktail (@50 years ago) so when our waitress took on the challenge and broke out her phone to look it up for the bartender we know she was keen to please him. Of course it was wrong but she stayed to make sure she got it right 2nd time. She also helped my mom select a nice dry red bottle for dinner. Dad loved the goat cheese appetizer and could have ordered a second helping. My husband's veal chop was huge and wonderful -had to take home leftovers. My veal piccata was a large portion lemony, tender. We brought in a cake to celebrate and waitress asked if it needed candles which I didn't think of since it wasn't a birthday and she was so thoughtful that she put a pink and blue candle on top for each to blow out have a cheers to 60 years! Thank you to the staff for helping us make this day wonderful (and delicious) celebration. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Josh was amazing, best Dining experience we have had in some time. I had the seafood lasagna... outstanding!! The mussel appetizer was perfect for two. The branzino was off the chain.. highly recommended.. i read more

We had heard so much about Gianmarco's and how it was the best Italian restaurant in Birmingham. I'm skeptical of Italian restaurants given I grew up on the stuff being part Sicilian. So we went ahead and made reservations. We arrived and pushed our way through the busy bar area as you walk through the front door. Once we reached the hostess stand, we were seated and greeted with bread and olive oil. The wine list was pretty impressive, including the prices. It was your typical 300-400% up charge in wine. We had the beef carpaccio and the fiocchi as appetizers. These were the stars of the meal. I should have just gotten two orders of the fiocchi, which is a pasta purse that resembled an Asian dumpling filled with cooked pears and Gorgonzola, topped with walnuts, prosciutto, shaved Parmesan, in a drawn sage butter. The pears give it a slight sweetness but together with everything, it is very pallet pleasing. The entrees were the rack of lamb and the veal marsala. The veal marsala was just okay. I could make it a lot better at home with a bottle of dry marsala wine, mushrooms, fresh veal, and some other ingredients. The lamb was great though. Very tender and juicy piece of meat with lots of flavor. Honestly, there was so much lamb on the plate, I couldn't get over the cost. Hell of a deal if you ask me. We didn't partake in dessert but instead decided to head out after the entrees. Overall, it was pretty good. Would I make reservations a month or two out again to eat here? No. I think the restaurant was alright but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. I give it 3 stars because of the appetizers and the lamb. It could have been 4 had they been honest up front when you make reservations and let people know you are going to charge a 3.5% fee for any debit or credit card use. You can pay with cash or check though and not get charged. Even on the menu it says it, but it only says for credit cards, which actually applies to debit cards too. So remember that when you go, you need to have plenty of cash or a check if you don't want to get charged an extra 3.5%. read more

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My wife and I visited our first time for her Birthday. All parking is valeted. That's nice... it allowed us to walk right in. We had a reservation. We were seated immediately. The atmosphere was lively. The service was fabulous. The server knew the menu top to bottom. He checked on us the right amount. My wife and I both had the wedge salad. It was so darn good. Then, I had the petite steak and Mac n cheese. OMG good! My wife had the Joyce Farm Chicken dish. The food was stellar. We shared a little. The flavors were incredible. We both can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu. I highly recommend! read more

Probably my favorite place in Birmingham (Homewood). As soon as you walk in the door the delicious smells bring a smile to your face. Experienced, professional staff. A bit of a neighborhood feel. It's perfect in almost every way! read more

Gianmarco's was recommended very highly by several locals while I was in town this week. We went pretty late and were seated immediately. Our waiter was very sweet. We had grouper, pork shoulder, and pear fiocchi. The pear fiocchi is an absolute must. I would have liked more of a sauce or something on the fiocchi. It just seemed like it was missing something- but still delicious. The grouper was pretty good but also felt like it missed a little depth. The pork shoulder had good flavor. I was really in between 3 to 4 stars but I think the atmosphere and the waiter tipped it over. read more

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We went for one of the last lunch services at Gianmarco's. The waitstaff was amazing. They perfectly paced our drinks and meals so we had a leisurely lunch experience. Three of us had the chicken Parmesan and two had the bolognese. The chicken parm is some of the best I've eaten, rivaling my trips to NYC. The portion was generous with breading that wasn't overly thick and a lovely sauce. But the unlikely star of the show... the olive oil. I know it sounds ridiculous with how great the entrees are, but the olive oil was smooth and delicious. We probably ate three baskets of bread just for the olive oil. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food is wonderful. So is the service they treat you as an individual not just a number. It is a little pricey these days to go there, but it would be fun for a special night. read more

Amazing experience!!!! The food was delish! The complimentary valet was convenient! The black chicken Zin was a YES ALL the way!!! The calamari was delish, but I do not like marinara with it. So you know what they did? They made me a special aioli, garlic sauce that was amazing to go with it!!! Josh, our waiter was so accommodating and very knowledgeable with the specials and menu. The ambiance is laid back so whether you're coming from work or on a hot date it works!!! There is a great wine selection. I go red each time!!! The mixed green salad is a hit also! The Mediterranean sea bass is super tender and an easy fish to eat! & spinach is always awesome!!! read more

Our waitress was awesome, but she made a big deal of getting me the last piece of salmon for the evening and there is no way the piece of fish i was served ever even swam with a salmon. It didn't look like salmon, didn't have the texture of salmon and didn't taste like salmon. Plus I was sick after eating this meal and I never get sick from food. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Supposedly 'salmon' and large asparagus - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

In a five star rating system you have to choose sometimes between a 4 and a 5 for an amazing meal, but it's rare that you can post an unequivocal 5.0. Gianmarco's Wine Bar is in a rarified air of truly deserving a 5-star rating. One of the best meals my wife and I have had in many years. Amazing food from the chefs from the homemade pasta appetizer to the delicious pizza to the tender chicken parm. But the meal was truly made by the amazing service of Josh, who we gave the liberty to pick our dishes and wine pairings. He was a world-class waiter and made our evening. Kudos to this fine establishment! We'll certainly be back!! read more

When in Birmigham and you are craving for REAL Italian food this is the place! We had a creamy polenta to start with our wine ( lots of cheese). The Polenta could have been a bit warmer, yet it was delicious anyway. We had eggplant parmigiana as a main dish, it was excellent and a veal Marsala with spaghetti, yummmmy! Our server was very attentive. We sat by the bar in a little bistro kind of table, very charming! Saturdays are our date night, and today was certainly pretty special! read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Cute italian place. Staff is very attentive and the food was good. I think there's better Italian options in the Birmingham area but this is a good mid-tier level. The fiocchi is one of their highlights and they do it very well. Also recommend the seafood risotto! read more

If I had to pick one place in Birmingham to eat Italian food, it is at Gianmarco's. Their service is always amazing and the staff are very knowledgeable about the menu! The restaurant is small and gets full quickly, so make sure that you get a reservation ahead of time. While the restaurant is small, it has a very welcoming and cozy ambiance. My favorite dish is the rigattoni quattro formaggio. It is one of the best pasta dishes in the city! read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was my first visit and had come highly recommended from many people, maybe an off night but I didn't understand the high reviews in my experience. We were seated in the backroom which was fine except it was very apparent there was an overall odor in that room, sour or methane which a dining partner indicated was stronger when going to towards the bathrooms, ok older building odors aren't enough to turn me away. Enjoyed the bread, warm when served. Ordered two diet cokes, they were brought out in cans, always weird to me but more restaurants are doing it so ok but both cans were terrible tasting, server was great, brought two more, also terrible, server tasted also and agreed something was off, so that was strange. Ordered the Louie salad which was special, I didn't try it but person said it was ok. Another member of our party had the arugula and raddicchio salad and thought it was good and bigger than expected. Also had wedge salad, underwhelming, large slices of tomatoes and large slices of cucumbers served in a bowl not big enough to cut any of it. Was excited for the gorgonzola dressing but tasted like almost just mayonnaise. Table ordered veal chop Parm with polenta, the polenta was the highlight, very creamy and buttery. Also ordered the veal special, breaded, it was fine, but also underwhelming, and finally ordered the stuffed shells special. I believe it had five cheeses in it, one was overpowering the rest, would've loved more ricotta and also more seasoning. Our dinner was fine, server was attentive, but after all the recommendations I was expecting a little more, would go again if invited for a celebration or by others but wouldn't choose it myself given so many other options in the area. I get the vibe the people that love it are from the neighborhood and have probably been celebrating and dining there forever so I am sure there is some nostaythat comes into play as well. read more

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Great service. A bit loud inside but fun atmosphere. Nice wine selection and desserts were fab.

Great spot decided to go order dinner to go. Had the special mushrooms then the Caesar salad and seafood risotto to go. A little too much marinara but still good. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This was the dining choice of the 86 year old birthday girl in our 3 person party. We decided on a 5 pm reservation and that is the same time they open. Was a great choice for time and restaurant. Our waitstaff was wonderfully kind and knowledgeable. We didn't feel rushed at all, making our experience a two and a half hour gastro adventure. We started with a Pinot noir wine out of the Willamette Valley of Oregon (Stoller Family Estates) that was suggested by our waiter. We all loved its velvety and so smooth taste...perfect. We finished off two bottles! Our shared appetizer was the flash fried Calamari with a marinara dipping sauce. This was a hit with everyone at the table, even me. I tend not to partake of this dish due to most restaurants inability to properly cook it. This was perfect. The Ceasar salad was everyone's next choice. The main courses were all great as well and plentiful. The birthday girl had chicken Parmesan with penne and red sauce, my other companion ordered the Seafood Risotto (which was a VERY large serving) and I ordered the Italian meatloaf with garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes and broccoli-Rabe. Everything was fabulous and flavorful. (Well, actually, I can't speak to the broccoli-Rabe as that is a vegetable that is a non-starter for me). We all enjoyed this top notch dining experience and the great serve at this lovely restaurant. GM, If I could give your establishment more stars I would. I highly recommend this restaurant read more

I could drop a mic for this place. It's so freaking good. My mouth started watering uploading these pics. I am ready to go back for a third time. The service and ambiance are to die for. The perfect date night. Our fav thing from here is the Mac and cheese that comes with the juicy steak. read more

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To describe this place as a B'ham legend would be an understatement. The Valentine's Day reservations close some time in April the year before. It is a full-on Italian experience where you could have a six-course meal if you so decided. With that said, any individual ordering six courses would have a lot to take home as most portions are substantial. The decor is ok, but not great. The staff is professional and knowledgeable. The food was good. I'm knocking off some stars for the value topic. It is a little expensive for what it is. read more

Gianmarco's Restaurant - Scallops BLT special - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Each time I eat here it is better than before. Service was on point, even though it was packed. Food was hot and delicious. read more

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We have been wanting to try Gianmarco's after recommendations forever. We do not live in B'ham and normally are not around at 5, when they open. However, we finally got to try this restaurant, and it exceeded our expectations. The food, service, and atmosphere were great. They got us right in and we had no complaints at all about anything. The best lasagna and chicken parm. we have ever had. We will definitely be back if we ever hit it right and are still in area at 5. A must try if you are in the area! read more

Made reservations here because I wanted to get out of Tuscaloosa for the evening and this did not disappoint. More American-Italian style dishes but very good. Portions are huge (we ended up taking everything but the appetizer home). Friendly and warm staff, cozy atmosphere. We got: - Beef carpaccio: very good and full of flavor--loved the caperberries - Clam Linguine: on the fishier side, clam flavor prevalent in the entire dish so if you don't want that, steer clear. I love it, however, so this was up my alley. - Ribeye: cooked perfectly medium rare with excellent flavor - Sides: brussels sprouts buttery and nice flavor, mac and cheese excellent, and mashed potatoes were garlicy - Wine: we picked a random red from Tuscany region and this was so good we wanted to order a bottle to take home (which you can do from their selection!) On the sparkling red side read more

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How have I not reviewed Gianmarco's on Yelp yet?! I adore Gianmarco's, their food, the environment, the people, the wine room. We went a couple of days ago and had everything, per usual. Fried crab claws, fiocchi, fried mozzarella, mushroom ravioli, sauage and peppers, steak and grouper cake, sorbet, chocolate tort, etc. I could eat their entire menu. We grabbed a couple of bottles of wine while sitting in the wine room. Love the retail pricing in there and they have a great selection. Some options that you wouldn't even expect. I'll be back soon and you should go soon too. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

It's all about the pear Gorgonzola filled pasta purses, trust me!! The food is great, but the stand out star is the pear pasta purse with the tiramisu as a close second. They have a nice cocktail selection and a huge wine selection. read more

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Gianmarco's served up some very delectable dishes and an amazing Blood Orange Martini. Luckily we had a wonderful waitress who knew what to recommend for cocktails because they don't have a drink menu. My Eggplant Involtini and Chicken Francese were both wonderful. What I didn't care for was the loud dining room. It was very difficult to converse amongst ourselves because the acoustics are so poor. read more

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