It has been exactly four weeks since my initial review. Returning to a spot so quickly is always…read morethe ultimate litmus test for a restaurant. First visits can benefit from a lucky night or a flawless kitchen shift, but a follow-up visit just one month later reveals the true baseline of day-to-day execution. I am thrilled to report that Johnny Brusco's is the real deal.Consistency is the hardest thing to achieve in the pizza world, yet their brick oven is performing with identical precision. This time, I pivoted from the classic cheese slice to test their specialty craftsmanship with the Bronx Bomber. The technical execution remains bulletproof. The undercarriage still boasts that beautiful, blistered char, maintaining perfect structural integrity with zero center-sag, even under a heavy canopy of premium meats.The dough fermentation process is clearly a strict science here. The rim cracked with the exact same airy, crisp snap I documented last month, followed by that signature pillowy chew. It is clear their kitchen staff operates with a high level of discipline week after week.Even under the strain of a hectic weekend rush, the service was synchronized, sharp, and incredibly welcoming. Dropping by twice in thirty days has only solidified my original stance: Johnny Brusco's isn't just riding a wave of good luck--they are running a flawless, high-standard operation.

I had an amazing lunch at Johnny Brusko's in downtown Jasper Alabama. I had one large slice of…read morepepperoni with green pepper and onion on it thin crust with a garden salad and this was for two people. We paid $20. What a deal good pizza really good service. And a beautiful little town to go along with it downtown Jasper Alabama is amazing from the little shops the little restaurants to the town Square. I highly recommend everybody go eat at Johnny Brusco's.

Notes: 1) been here once…read more2) nice waiting area in front 3) close to Black Warrior Pros: 1) good service 2) good ambiance Cons: 1) okay food Ratings: 3.5/5 Service was really good. Ambiance was overall good. There is a nice waiting area outside which leads into a long hallway where the tables are. The space is used well but could be much improved. There is also a bar which separates the seating area from the bathroom/ back. The food is overall not bad. The mozzarella stick appetizer was good, cheesy and fried well. The marinara sauce was okay. The chicken Parmesan was good. The chicken was cooked well and the Parmesan was a good addition. The spaghetti did not add much to the dish. It felt like store bought spaghetti. Food ratings: 1) mozzarella app: overall 3/5, solid for what it was but nothing impressive 2) chicken Parmesan: overall 2.5/5, solid chicken but other additions didn't really bring much

$28 Pasta... With the Wrong Noodles…read more I had been looking forward to trying Sugo for a while, so this visit was pretty disappointing. I ordered the Pasta Carnivora, which the menu clearly lists as coming with spaghetti. What arrived at the table was fettuccine instead. That might seem like a small change, but pasta shape actually matters. Different noodles hold sauce differently, and swapping spaghetti for fettuccine completely changed the balance of the dish. The thicker noodles made the plate feel heavy and didn't complement the meat sauce well at all. The bigger issue was that no one mentioned the substitution. If the restaurant was out of spaghetti, that's understandable, but customers should be told and given the option to order something else. I absolutely would have chosen a different dish had I known ahead of time. For $28, I expected a lot more attention to detail. When a menu describes a dish a certain way, especially at that price point for just sauce and noodles, it should either be served that way or the change should be communicated. Maybe this was just an off night, but if the dish had been served as described on the menu, the experience probably would have been very different. Unfortunately, this visit ended up feeling like a waste of money.

We recently tried Mazzaras this week and it was amazing. We…read morehad the roasted vegetables salad. The eggplant appetizer. And two delicious entrees. We made reservations and were seated on time. Our server was friendly and very helpful with recommendations. They don't have many cocktail options but they do have plenty of wine & some fun wine flights! This is a perfect place for date night, or a good place to try to show some people from out of town that hsv DOES have some hidden gems. So far this place & purveyor have been our favorite places in town!

The service and the food were excellent. Reasonable prices based on the quality and portion sizes…read more A suggestions to make the restaurant even better would be to add table lighting. canned ceiling lights are inadequate and lack ambiance.

Perfect dinner experience. Appetizer and drinks are exceptional. Italian margarita is dry and…read moredelicious. Enormous portions made with care and served in beautiful location

Food was great! We started with a Caesar salad, had chicken piccata and was fabulous, lemony with…read morecapers over spaghetti. Then they brought out the tiramisu. Light, and perfect! Highly recommend, and staff was attentive and timely. Very happy, wish I had found this restaurant sooner, will now be a regular!

This was the perfect dinner to carb‑load the night before our big 23‑mile hike, and it did not…read moredisappoint! We started with the baked feta dip, and as always, you can't go wrong--it arrived still bubbling at the table and was absolutely delicious. We each followed up with salads and pasta dishes, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. The portion sizes were generous enough that we even had leftovers to take to‑go, which is always a win. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, offering recommendations when we had questions about the drink menu. Our server checked in on us multiple times and made us feel genuinely valued as guests. Great food, great service, and exactly what we needed to fuel up for the next day.

Where else to take the in-laws when in town? Giuseppe's has been my go to for nearly twenty years…read more As a single college guy and into my twenties and now nearing my fortieth birthday it is still a great family owned Italian joint, a lot of character, and incredible staff - many of whom I have known this whole time! Thank you Giuseppe's! Try my usual : the Lasagna but start with a Caesar salad with extra cheese

Good food and service. Rare architecture inside using wood from early 1900s . Pleasant to sit on…read moreoutdoor covered patio. WX permitting. Carlton's changed name to Lucy's on 3rd

I loved coming to this cute Italian place this past week. I came here with my friend Julia who…read morelives around this area and recommended it. The restaurant itself is so cute with a nice indoor and outdoor dining area. I usually don't like to dine outdoors, but they had a nice fully covered and enclosed patio that let us enjoy the warmth of the nice weather without flies everywhere lol. Service was exceptional. Our waitress was extremely kind and attentive to our needs. The knife in my silverware packet was actually dirty, probably from water/soap stains in the dishwasher but she was able to get me a new set of utensils rather quickly. There were a few menu items that intrigued me, but seeing pictures of the Fettucini Carbonara on yelp is what sold me. I love cheesy pasta! When I got it, the presentation did not disappoint! It was so cheesy and pretty! I had to take lots of pictures of it! The breadsticks that came with it were heavenly! I loved them! The pasta itself was okay, once all the cheesy goodness topping was gone, it was just like regular pasta and mushrooms. I did enjoy the bacon bits inside. I was hoping for fresh hand made pasta, but the fettucini seemed a little dry in some parts so it's likely their pasta is not made in house. I probably would not order it again. Overall, we did have a nice lunch here.

Reasonable prices and kind staff. Make sure to call ahead, as everything is made to order. Small…read morediner, we got takeout. Everything was great for the price! We got the loaded fries and pizza

Everyone was friendly it's little place but service was Great the Employees Awesome super clean…read moreand such a relaxing environment to me I'd Recommend ya try the Ham & Cheese on Hoagie it's Great!!! The price was really what impressed me for the food we got and service no Complaints about anything all was Perfect so, if you're in Curry, Al I'd Recommend ya try it

Luxurious, lively, Italian dining! Expect a full experience and all the people watching you could…read morewant! A divine wine list and scrumptious apps to start off. The hits were the Lamb Chops and the Branzino, with nods to the Halibut and Seafood Pasta special, Lasagna, and Mushroom Pasta. A perfect setting for a lively group or celebrating a special occasion!

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere! It's loud, which wasn't good for my 80+ yr-old dad, but…read morevery good experience overall. Great wine list, as well.