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    Ruscelli's

    4.1 (22 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    a burrito and a bowl of salsa
    Justin W.

    So I had a late night craving and Ruscelli's more than fulfilled it. At 1:30a I was finishing up studying and wanted a vegetarian meal. Ruscelli's vegetarian calzone popped up. The marinara sauce on the side was so flavorful and the dough was cooked to perfection. Every cheesy bite was awesome and it was amazing for my late night craving. My only problem as I saw someone else also mention was the location. I did not realize the restaurant was within a bar and wasn't sure where to go but once inside the bartender pointed me in the right direction. I'd definitely eat here again just make sure you go inside Mojo's and you'll see the ordering area for Ruscelli's!

    Clockwise starting from the left: sandwich, nachos and taco
    Chelsea F.

    Wow that was actually amazing!!! The nachos are the best! And adding meat would be a strong move! Love this place! Highly recommend

    Cheesy Bacon Pull A parts and Double Pepperoni Panini
    Linda R.

    I found out about Ruscelli's while visiting Beer Hog in Pelham. They had a food cart there and were making paninis and pull-a-parts. My husband and I split a whole double pepperoni panini and a bacon and pepperoni pull-a-part. We were looking for a snack and this filled the bill. If you are looking for more of a meal, skip the cart. Also if you are looking for gourmet Italian this is not what you are looking for. I saw online that they do have a restaurant but I have never been there.

    Brisket Pizza is delish!
    Sandy J.

    Yummy!! I don't usually pay for Italian because, I mean, why?! But Hubby wanted to go to this place, so....we ordered a small house salad and the Brisket Pizza. Before I get to the food, though, some background. This restaurant is located in the second floor of the Harbert Plaza. Businesspeople in suits crowd. There's a cool Bamawise store downstairs. Also on the second floor are an O'Henry's coffee shop and a Frio Popsicle store. So, that's coffee and dessert. Now for the main course! The salad was delightful! Crisp greens, generous feta, and tomato (I asked for no red onion). Chopped pepperoncini peppers provide a fresh kick. I had the Greek vinaigrette ~ I don't think it was freshly made but it was tasty. The pizza is large for one person. Hubby and I shared it and felt it was plenty (note: I did have the salad!) The brisket is tasty and moist. The pizza is served with fresh tomato that yields a touch of sweet. The overall taste is just warm goodness!! The pizza crust is flavorful and tender. Others in our party ordered the Calzone Florentine and exclaimed that it was tasty and filling. Everyone cleaned their plates! We brought home the Chicken Fettucine Alfredo for darling daughter. She ate every bite of the generous portion. At seventeen, she declares, "it's good!" (Seventeen-year-olds in our house do not wax poetic.) Service is food court, but food arrives quickly and at the right temperature (salad: crispy cool; pizza: hot but without scald burns in your mouth.) Finally, this place is a bargain. It's a cool break from a hot summer day ~ and YUM!

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    Great twist on pizza. Love the crust and calzone! Very friendly service! Will definitely order again!

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    Their food is bomb. Staffs great. Ali the cheese kicks ass. Hats off for bueno food and a good atmosphere.

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    4.7
    (125 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I was finally able to check out wooden city and enjoyed it so much that I went back a couple weeks…read morelater for a friend's birthday! I really like the ambience inside. It gives a great vibe for either a work dinner, a date night, owl or dinner with friends! It's fun and swanky but not over the top. They have a really attractive bar and they have a pizza kitchen that is open, which is always a cool touch. I try to handful of appetizers and I've got to recommend both the jerk cauliflower as well as the brussels sprouts and the Caesar salad was delicious as well. Also, the blistered Hungarian peppers are a must order if you'd like sausage! The meal that I had both times because it was that good was the spicy lamb rigatoni. I might just go back next week and get it again. I like that they have a wide variety of options whether you're looking for a gluten-free meal or something carb heavy like pizza or pasta, but they also have options to fit a variety of budgets from a casual dinner and a burger to more expensive entrées. The servers are very kind and are definitely educated in their wine and food offerings and very hospitable. Since this is located on Morris, a lot of people think parking is difficult down there, but apparently there is a parking lot in the back where you're able to get your ticket validated. I know some of my friends wish they would have known this before. I'll definitely be back and recommend this spot to others wanting a good meal!

    Ordered a takeout pizza because of the 4.8 stars. I'm from Omaha and when I went inside to pick up…read morethe pizza, it was obvious that this is one of the main hipster spots in Birmingham. The pizza was good, but my girlfriend ordered mushroom and pepperoni and we got sausage and mushrooms . The toppings and sauce were good, but the best part was the chewy crust that was slightly charcoaled. I had to use the City parking lot in the back as street parking was full. This area looks to be comparable to Omaha's Old Market, but we didn't have any time to explore. Hipsters of the World Unite!

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    Capella Pizzeria

    Capella Pizzeria

    4.8
    (194 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    Simply superb pizza. Capella's sources their ingredients from Italy and it shows in the freshness…read moreand taste. I have been a few times now and settled on the margherita pizza. It's what you might think of as a cheese pizza, the add garlic and fresh basil to the mix and it is a wonderful result. It's a hand tossed pizza with a fairly thin crust. The chew and the flavors are excellent. The staff are friendly, but don't wait on the tables, you order at the counter, they deliver you eat happily. They have TVs playing one soccer or F1 racing feed or another. It' is a European feel for sure. They have picnic tables indoors and a few small chairs outdoors with a bit of shade. Bring your dog for the outdoors maybe? My friends have done so. Capella has a large selection of bottled drinks, gelato and other Italian desserts. But the pizza is the headliner.

    Capella Pizzeria definitely deserves their high ratings…read more I came here with some others to pick up some pizzas for a family gathering. I was pleased that the had a large variety of options but even had gelato and desserts as well. Large pizzas run $21-$27 are thin crust. For pizzas, we got two of their Margheritas, Meat Buster and Palermo. They were all good and a hit at the family party. The meat Buster and Palermo had meat but honestly not a whole lot. They were good though. All the pizzas were lots of flavor and the sauce to cheese ratio was perfect. I loved that they had chili oil, extra dipping sauce, cheese, and peppers on the side for you to grab. While our time there we even had some gelato which was good and got some cheese cake to go. Our pizzas came out quick. The shop is very large with plenty of places to sit, even good for a large party. I loved that they even had plates on the table ready to go. This was a solid pizza spot and worth checking out if you prefer thinner crust.

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    My pizza was perfect
    Sausage and peppers on the left, mushrooms and chopped onions on the right

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    Mellow Mushroom Birmingham

    Mellow Mushroom Birmingham

    3.9
    (165 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    The Mellow Mushroom located in downtown Birmingham is such a solid spot when you're in the mood for…read morepizza. First of all, I just want to say how much I appreciate that they have their own parking lot. It is small and sometimes difficult to get out of, but I'll take any parking I can get in Five Points. It's very close to UAB, which is also convenient for hungry students like me. The food itself is delicious! I would really recommend getting one of their specialty pizzas as opposed to just a plain cheese or pepperoni. My personal favorite is the Great White. It's got an olive oil and garlic base and includes different cheeses like ricotta and sheep's milk feta. I believe there are also tomatoes and onions on it as well. It's such a good combination of different flavors. Overall, I haven't had a bad experience yet at Mellow, and would recommend others check it out.

    We were craving pizza so we came here for lunch. The waitress was very friendly and there weren't a…read morelot of people inside. We order pepperoni pizza rolls ands half and half pizza (half pepperoni and half house special minus tomatoes and black olives). Despite it not being a crowded it took a long time for the pizza rolls to come out. You can choose 2 dipping sauces. We chose marinara and ranch. The ranch was good. You can tell it was homemade. The marinara was very bland. It didn't have any taste to it. The pizza was.......ok..... the toppings were good but the crust was burnt and you could taste it. With that being said this place is marked off our list.

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    We watched the National Hot Dog eating contest on ESPN
    Half & Half Pie House Special & Pepperoni Pizza
    Half & Half Pie House Special & Pepperoni Pizza
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    Salvatore's Pizza and Pasta

    4.4
    (13 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Overview: I have lived in Birmingham, AL for well over 30 years. I used to live up 280 where the…read moreOriginal Salvatore's had a single Restaurant just of 119. It was then and now my favorite pizza place in Birmingham. I am from New York and the pizza reminded me of home. I only found out a few weeks ago that this "Downtown" location even existed. I would usually take the 25 minute drive up 280 for my pizza. I have no idea how I missed this. Food: The sauce is the key. Weiher on the pizza or on the pasta. We always order a Meatball Pizza and it has been very consistent. My son and I had a Medium Meatball pizza and Cheese Ravioli Parm which comes with Garlic Bread. Service: The service is simple. You order at the counter, and they bring it to your table. Just like every other Salvatore's location. The manager was OUTSTANDING. I asked for the crust to be a little more done, and it was PERFECT. Ambiance: Super Casual and perfect for the food they make. Lots of table and for the most part very clean. Pizza is a personal thing. What I like, other don't or have their own special place. Now that I know Salvatore's is so close to my home, actually walking distance, I will eat there more often. As a matter of fact, we are ordering for pick up tonight. I don't use delivery services unless I am desperate. Eat Well, Drink well and stay Healthy.

    Today, I have the honor of being the first guest to eat at Salvatore's today. They opened at 10:30…read moreand I arrived at 10:34. I was greeted by the front employee, who was wiping down the final tables before service started. I viewed the menu and saw they offered pizza in different sizes and toppings. They also served pasta, including lasagna, chicken alfredo and spaghetti. I learn that the front employee's name was Solomon. He proved excellent customer service to me, answering all of my questions. He even pulled up a special menu on the TV for me to see that changes every day of the week, serving pizza by the slice instead of a whole pie. I ordered the Spaghetti with mushroom meat sauce, which included garlic bread and a side salad. I also ordered 2 pepperoni pizza with a drink. My total was right at $22 dollars for everything. To me, this was a bargain to get so much food as well. The setting of the table featured red and white tablecloths, which made it feel like a real Italian pizzeria. There are about 30-35 tables, with bar stool seating areas for single guest to enjoy the Birmingham view. My food took about 12 minutes to come out, and Solomon bagged everything nice and neatly before I made it to the counter. I went back to the stool seating to enjoy my food. Once he realized I was dining in, he brought over a parmesan cheese shaker for me to use with my food. This was top tier for me! Very observative. The Meal: I can tell you now that the portion sizes are humorous! The pizza is large thin, hand tossed slices that filled the box of a small pizza. The pasta was enough to feed three people, so they give you a well amount for your money. The pizza had to be eaten folded, which I enjoyed a lot. The pizza sauce was full of flavor, didn't seem like anything out of a can. The slices were cheesy, saucy and not overly greasy with a perfect crust. Some of the pizza I've enjoyed in Birmingham. The spaghetti mushroom meat sauce pasta was very meaty and full of mushrooms. The mushrooms could have been sauteed more before adding to the sauce. As the pasta was full of meat, the sauce could have been more. to cover the bottom of the noddle as well. The garlic bread bursted with buttery, garlicy herb flavor and was super airy and fluffy, not like hard toast baked to plinko chips consistency. The salad was super fresh and simple. The cheese was thick, hand shredded mozzarella cheese with fresh romaine lettuce and a slice of tomato. The ranch dressing was not my favorite, but the house vinaigrette was 10/10! I could drink that dressing; it was so good. I was able to wash it all down with various Coca-Cola fountain drinks or fresh brewed tea (Sweet or Unsweet). Coke Zero was an option, which made me happy! Overall, this visit earned a solid 4.5/5 and I would patronize with them again. Customer service as 5/5, thanks to Solomon. The chefs were hard at work the entire time. By the time I left, 75% of the tables were taken and mostly everyone was eating already too. Check them out if you're in the area! -DASC

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    Baked Ziti with Pepperoni
    Baked Ziti with Pepperoni
    Baked Ziti with Pepperoni
    Baked Ziti with Pepperoni
    Baked Ziti with Pepperoni and garlic bread

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