The food is the best ever!!! The atmosphere is very admirable and pleasant. Our server was…read moreprofessional and fun. I ordered the shrimp linguine and can't wait to go back.

First time in for lunch, very friendly, the meatball sub and fries cames out very hot. It was tasty…read moreand the watress did a good job as well.

Best pizza I have ever had. Amazing service with beautiful music. Would come again for sure.read more

A locally-owned gem with Southern hospitality and delicious Italian food…read more Having been a fan of this restaurant a few years back, I was excited to try it again after recently moving back to the area. After a couple of unsuccessful attempts to visit on a Sunday (they're closed!), I finally made it on a Tuesday evening. I was promptly greeted and seated by the friendly host right as they opened at 5 p.m. Our waitress was welcoming and took our appetizer order right after our drinks. We were debating between the mozzarella sticks and calamari, and she recommended the trio, which included both, plus fried zucchini - a great suggestion! Soon after our appetizer arrived, the owner and chef came to our table to introduce himself and check on our food. It was a nice, personal touch that you don't see very often. While the service was a little on the slower side, it was clear that the small but mighty staff was attentive and making their rounds to all the tables. For our main course, we ordered the chicken parmesan, which was a generous portion, easily shareable for two, and came with a side salad. It was yummy. This restaurant has a certain charm with its combination of Southern hospitality and Italian cuisine. I would recommend it based on my experience. They also have some weekly specials (unsure for how long) : -Wednesday Family Night: Large 3-topping pizza for $11.99 -Thursday Date Night: The $5 corkage fee for BYOB is waived, and they offer a "share a bowl" upgrade for $5.99 (usually $9.99), which gives you two servings of protein instead of one. Overall, a wonderful dining experience that I'm happy to recommend.

Every time we come the food is amazing, the service is even better, and we have so much fun.read more

The Greek salad is fantastic The spinach salad is also…read moregreat The lasagna is really good Spaghetti and meat sauce good good

Most food items I've tried were good. Service and ambiance always good. The price is a little high…read morefor Laurel but still worth going.

great environment - very nice atmosphere excellent food -…read more the salad and pizza were amazing!

My wife ant I had a great experience. The service was great and the food was good. We were able…read moreto bring our dogs and the servers were extremely accommodating. They brought extra water for the dogs. My breakfast flatbread was really good and my wife enjoyed her sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit.

It's a tiny place to eat, but has its charm. We came earlier (brunch time) on a Monday before our…read moreflight so we didn't have any parking issues like so many others have mentioned. We struggled to find good food in Gulf Shores, but this was satisfying. My husband ordered the Italian Beef Sandwich, which was a little risky as he lived many years of his adult life in Chicago eating them. It was spicy and had cheese, but he really enjoyed the Alabama twist. I got the strawberry shortcake biscuit, which was small but delicious. I was definitely hungry later, but I learned quickly while in Gulf Shores that they know how to make a mean biscuit! :) My son got the Belgian waffle which he devoured in minutes. Service was attentive despite getting pretty busy with almost a full house inside. It was a nice end to our week in Gulf Shores!

Felt at home at once. They have a wonderful menu. Lots of dissesI love. I started with the Caesar…read moresalad with anchovies. It is so rare to find a real ceasar it was great. For the entree I had the Fruti de Mare. Excellent, I ended up eating just a little pasta the seafood was so good. Then we finished with the lemon chello cake. Every think was great. The service was attentive but not overwhelming. I'll be back.

Mario's Italian Restaurant & Bar -- a place where I left happy... but also slightly disappointed…read moreand emotionally confused. I ordered the lobster ravioli, which sounded like a life decision I'd brag about later. What arrived was 4 ravioli and 4 small shrimp -- which, in most cultures, is called an appetizer but I might just need to go on a diet. Flavor-wise it was... politely stated..Not bad, just kind of bland. Also the shrimp still had the tails on, so dinner became a part-time job. Nothing says "fine dining" like performing minor seafood surgery in pink sauce while your pasta cools. The wine list was the real plot twist. No rosé. No Sauvignon Blanc. I have never -- and I mean never -- gone to an Italian restaurant and ordered beer out of necessity. Yet here we are. It just didn't feel right. Now, credit where it's due: the garlic bread was actually really good (though I'm pretty sure it didn't grow up in that kitchen), and the limoncello cake -- confirmed not house-made -- was honestly the star of the meal. Service was great, atmosphere was pleasant, and I didn't have a bad time... Three stars: good evening, questionable portion sizing, and a restaurant that accidentally convinced me to drink beer at an Italian restaurant.

Great place for a large family. They take reservations which is hard to find in Gulf Shores…read more Excellent food, reasonably priced. Great happy hour specials too. Thank you for the great service. Made for a great end to our vacation.

Carmelo's is one of our favorite places to eat at while in OB! The food and the service is always…read moretop tier! We were a group of 5 so we shared 2 appetizers, calamari and meatballs. They were both really good. The calamari was fresh and lightly battered and fried. The meatballs were great as well. They were both half price during happy hour. We also enjoyed complimentary bread service with olive oil and Italian seasonings. My husband and I shared the lasagna for dinner because it can basically feed 4 people! It was delicious and very authentic tasting. Although we went on a Thursday evening, they do offer a daily entree special Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for $16.99 or $18.99.

I am pretty sure someone's Nonna is definitely in the kitchen at Trattoria Pizzeria. The food is…read moreamazing prepared, the service makes you feel like family, and the place is so clean, that you can her own mother rushing you to clean the house before company gets there. I ordered the baked spaghetti, and it was absolutely phenomenal. The kind of dish that makes you pause halfway through the first bite and think, "Yep...this was the perfect choice." It tasted completely house-made, rich, comforting, and clearly prepared with the kind of love that usually comes from a kitchen where someone is yelling in Italian. The sauce, the pasta, the baked goodness on top--everything just worked. The wine list was also a pleasant surprise: great selection and very affordable. Nothing makes pasta happier than a good glass of wine that doesn't make your wallet cry. For dessert I went with the limoncello cake. While it wasn't house-made, it was still delicious--light, citrusy, and the perfect way to finish off a very satisfying meal. Here's the real kicker: the entire meal with wine was about $40 with my drink. In a world where mediocre pasta can somehow cost the same as a cell phone bill, this place delivers incredible value. It's not only the best quality Italian food I've found around here, it's easily one of the best meals I've had for the price. Bottom line: great food, great wine, and a price that doesn't require selling family heirlooms. I'll definitely be back.

It's always a pleasure to find a good pizza spot. This one takes the cake! With delicious bread…read moreserved before the meal, an incredible server, and plenty of menu options, this is a perfect stop for a slice! The Philly cheesesteak pizza was delightful. Spacious dining area. Quality food at a price that didn't break the bank. Thankful for this find!