Three visits and three times the food order was wrong. Enough said. Staff was pleasant. Owner was attentive.

I'm a long haul truck driver I saw this place in the Walmart parking lot Well I'm pleasantly surprised. Friendly staff Nice atmosphere. You get this good sliced bread so soft and a pesto olive oil sauce to dip the soft bread in. I could just eat that My dinner was chicken Parmesan. That was so good too My dinner was very tasty Good service Clean restaurant The staff is always checking up on you to see if you are satisfied and need anything else I highly recommend this nice Italian restaurant A must try read more

Bertolone’s - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

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I had a great dining experience with my date. The food was amazing, the wine was flowing and the desserts were outstanding. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. I give 'em two thumbs up. read more

Bertolone’s - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

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Such a great place and a good find in any town but especially Calera! The table gets started off with a basket of warm bread and oil like a lot of other Italian places. Wife and me got lunch specials for $10 that included a pasta dish + side salad or soup. I appreciate places that include salad with the pasta. I got the Italian salad dressing and it was unique. A bit thicker than I'm used to so I didn't love it but it wasn't bad. Side salad is a good size. Then I had the spaghetti & meatballs. Good pasta and I really liked the sauce. It was a little on the sweeter side which I prefer. Great value for lunch and our server was so sweet and helpful. She told us that the owners used to own Joe's Italian in Pelham which we're familiar with. I'll recommend this place to anyone going to Calera. read more

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We came here the other night for a birthday celebration. It was pretty dead inside of the restaurant. We were seated fairly quickly and started looking over the menu choices. They have a pretty large menu, including a keto friendly section - something I wish more restaurants would start doing as well. This was especially surprising for an Italian restaurant. They served some bread and oil before the meal was served. It was decent. The meals all come with choice of soup or salad. I chose the soup of the day and it was delicious - probably the best part of the meal here (other than the dessert). I had the tortellini, which was tasty, but the pesto was very thin and runny. My wife had the white lasagna, which was very good. My grandmother tried the spaghetti and meatballs and was happy with her choice. We did get one slice of triple chocolate cake for dessert, and it was very tasty. It was so big that the three of us could not finish it. read more

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My parents moved to the Jemison area last year, and they have been on the hunt for good food around town. Bertalone's was one that we had been eying for awhile. I came into town and so it was the perfect opportunity for takeout. We placed a rather large order that included a family takeout for the chicken panna for 6. We ended up making it all the way back to Jemison before realizing that we were given chicken parmigiana instead. We called the store and they agreed to make the correct food without even making any sort of apology. We reluctantly drove all the way back to retrieve the correct dish. The hostess didn't even bother apologizing in person either. Unfortunately when we made it home, we realized the food was also NOT up to our standards. Completely bland, watery, and unseasoned. My parents both stated that it tasted canned almost--as if the chicken and sauce came directly from a can. I honestly have zero clue HOW they have so many good ratings. I have been to tons of Italian restaurants and live in Charlotte, NC and this is probably the worst Italian food I've ever had. I had to really doctor up the white sauce to make it bearable. I will say is that I do think the red sauce has potential if it just had maybe a bit more garlic. But again, it was far too bland and far too little sauce for the amount of pasta that was given to us. My dad did say that his triple chocolate cake was pretty good, but as for my cannoli, the shell was soft as if the filling had been sitting for awhile. I can guarantee that we will not be returning for a second visit. read more

Great little family owned restaurant. We had salads with Italian dressing, chicken parmigiana, and tiramisu. All were fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

Bertolone’s - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

We found this place passing through on our way back to Nashville TN heading home from our vacation in Destin Florida...IT WAS AMAZING. The BEAT cheese twist bread I've ever had in my life. Better than our local Olive Garden. The fettuccine was cooked perfectly, the bread and vinaigrette was the perfect appetizer. We stopped and were starving so we enjoyed everything here. The inside is really nice with a bar, and they also have a variety of cakes which looked SO GOOD. Unfortunately we were so stuffed from the dinner we couldn't try a slice of cake. I'm just sad TN doesn't have this restaurant I would love to go back! read more

Bertolone’s - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

Bertolone's has some of the absolute best cakes. I ordered a lemon cake for my husband's birthday (first time having their lemon) and it was fantastic. Moist, light, and the frosting is whipped. Not overly sweet like so many cakes. I've also ordered one of their Italian cream cakes for my mother's birthday in 3 weeks. I'm sure I'll be back to share more about that one once we're able to pick it up and dig into it. Bertolone's will definitely be my go-to for cakes for birthdays. read more

Bertolone’s - Lemon cake - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

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I was visiting my daughter and her family, and her husband recommended this place for authentic Italian food, so I said Yes. First, they presented us with bread and olive oil. The bread was good but not great. The salad was very good. My entree was homemade mushroom ravioli, and it was great! They make their own pasta, which was top notch! The meat sauce was also excellent. read more

Had lunch there today and the service was really good. Our waitress was very helpful and had a smile on her face. The table bread is pretty good, but the infused oil was even better. I really appreciated the lunch portions. read more

WOW! Decided to come here from out of town (an hour and a half) to eat for a girls outing (child and husband-free). We all ordered something different off the menu and tried each others. Each item was amazing. The lobster ravioli was mouthwatering, the mushroom ravioli was delicious, the shrimp scampi pasta was absolutely fantastic. Homemade pasta, homemade sauces, large portions. The service was fantastic- our waitress was wonderful. The restaurant was cozy and comfortable but also upscale and date nite worthy. The complimentary bread served with olive oil and spices was SO good. The salads were crisp, fresh, and dressings homemade. Dessert was the best Italian cream cake and tiramisu I've EVER tasted. Everything was just absolutely amazing and can't wait to come back! Will be recommending to everyone! read more

Bertolone’s - Mushroom ravioli with panna sauce - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

I love their pizza! It's so much better than the chain pizza places. You can tell the crust is freshly made. The sauce is not spicy but a full-bodied tomato taste. The toppings are always fresh & no part of the pizzas I've had have ever been burned or overcooked. I've also had the spaghetti & meatballs which is really good. You get a large portion & the meatballs are huge. Don't forget to order cake. The are very large slices & all the ones I've had are delicious. The strawberry cake is my absolute favorite! read more

This is one of the best places in Calera to eat. Everything from their pasta to their pizza is delicious and worth coming back for. I've used takeout, delivery, and dine-in and no matter what their quality is consistent. The service and ambiance makes you feel like you're eating with family. If you are really looking to up their pizza's flavor profile order a side of their homemade ranch to dip the pizza in. read more

Everything was great. There was so much food. Can't wait to go again. It had been years since we have been.

The cheesecake is gross. Not good at all. Do not recommend. Especially for the price. It's also a very small slice. read more

Bertolone’s - Cheesecake Slice for $7 - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

The food was plentiful. We split an item and they brought it on separate plates and there was plenty to take home. The bread was divine and the peach cake, enough for four, was lite and refreshing! We had a great server and the dining space was nice and not too loud! read more

Nice clean excellent food. And plenty of it. Had heard of it but don't live here. Was in town decided to give it a try. Great choice. Will stop here again when we are in the area. read more

Wanted to make sure that everyone was aware of what wonderful service we had for our wedding rehearsal dinner! The staff was amazing Sarah...Ashley....Sonia...the went above and beyond to make this night fabulous. October 11, 2024. Thank you from the Myers family. The kehan family, the Talbots. read more

Always friendly. Strawberry cake is 5-stars. The keto-friendly lasagna is really good, especially for a diabetic.

We stopped in just passing through and i hope to be back one day! We had the capricciosa calzone and mushroom ravioli and they were delish! We also had the toasted ravioli as an appetizer and that was yummy too. Great small business to support :) read more

Bertolone’s - We got the capricciosa calzone and mushroom ravioli and the toasted ravioli as an APP and they were all DELISH!!! - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

My husband and I love this restaurant. They also have one in Clanton, AL. Best Italian entrees and their desserts are homemade and to die for. Huge portions of entrees and desserts. Good wine selection and beer. Run by an Italian family who moved to Alabama several years ago from California. read more

Very good Italian food in Calera! I didn't even know this place was here until I found it on yelp! Cannelloni was good and my wife had the eggplant parm. She said it was great! Love s if cheese and great sauce. My sons calzone was a touch over cooked but he really likes it anyway. We will be back for sure. Can't wait to try the pizza! read more

Nice ambience, superb food and service. Free bread service with pesto oil. I ordered a free appetizer thanks to a checkin on Yelp: 3 delicious meatballs. The Chicken Parmesan was fantastic and a huge portion. The capellini was large enough for me to have leftovers two meals! It's a little off the beaten path for us but we'll be back. Oh, and we thought the prices were quite reasonable. read more

The family name is well known in the local food/dessert scene and Bertelone's maintains the quality standard. We visited on a Friday for a late lunch/early dinner. Upon arrival, we saw they offer a lunch buffet on weekdays, but we were too late to take advantage of that deal....maybe next time. We were quickly seated and our waitress immediately came to take our drink order. They had specials on beer and sangria, as well as Italian margaritas (I didn't try any, but the prices were on point). Regarding food, I ordered the lasagna and opted for the tomato basil soup rather than a salad. Shortly after we placed our order, our server brought a sizeable portion of the complimentary focaccia bread for the table. The texture was a perfect compliment for the olive oil and spices. Then came the tomato basil soup, which was creamy deliciousness. Not long after, our entrees arrived. The lasagna was a sizeable portion, so much so that my husband and I essentially shared it and took nearly all of his pizza to go. The sauce in the lasagna was everything! They actually have it jarred to sell in the restaurant if you are willing to pay a pretty hefty price. While we did not engage in any sweets on this visit, their desserts are heavenly, especially the strawberry cake. I'd never had strawberry cake before moving to Bham and the strawberry cake here makes me wonder how I ever lived without. And the pieces are ginormous, seriously one slice feeds four - generously. I've had other flavors, too, like chocolate and Italian cream, but there's something about the strawberry that makes everything right in the world. read more

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Excellent yummy food. I love the bread and the bread dipping olive oil based sauce. I made some at home but not as good as Bertolones! Everything is so good! read more

The staff was fast and friendly. The food was delicious. We'll be back when I'm in the area.

Great Italian fare - family setting. Family owned. Excellent service. Super Strawberry Cake. read more

This place is worth driving out of your way for, and isn't far from I65 or 85. I am so thankful we went. It's one of those dining experiences I'll never forget. Customer service was top notch. We had at minimum four different employees ask us how we liked our food and/or experience. They were extremely attentive. The food was all so fresh and mouthwatering delicious. The sauce in the lasagna brought tears to my husbands eyes. He ate a bite because one of the kids insisted he try it since it was so delicious. Once he took a bite he had instant memories of his grandmother who has been gone for 30 years. It's the only time in his life since she passed that he has found any sauce like hers. His mom can't even make it taste like hers. Needless to say, we took a medium size jar home. The mushroom ravioli has a nice cream sauce. The pizza was cooked to perfection. The Italian dressing is divine. I could go on and on about this place. We will definitely make it a point to go back here when passing through Alabama. There's a reason this place has been in business for more than 40 years. And I hope they remain open for many generations to come. I can't say enough good things about this experience. Y'all need to check this place out. It should definitely be listed as a top place to eat in the United States. read more

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Hello! We had our lunch at Bertolone's today and really enjoyed it. I tried cannelloni for the first time and was very pleased with it and the included side salad. Prices were reasonable and portions were generous - no complaints there at all! The salad was good, but I would suggest a wider variety of salad dressings. Maybe a light Italian along with the creamy Italian you already offer. Also, I would suggest a vinaigrette that's already thoroughly mixed instead of just providing a bottle of vinegar and a bottle of oil. We'll be back! Thanks! read more

Stopped here on the drive from Florida to Nashville. What a find! Great food!! Had the Cannelloni. Hubs had the Lasagna Bianca. Both very delicious! Any negative reviews had more to do with Grub Hub or other delivery's than this restaurant. We found everything about this place is outstanding!! read more

Bertolone’s - Cannelloni, Nonna's Lasagna Bianca, salad, tomato basil soup and a great bottle of Cab. Notice what's left AFTER we ate dinner! - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

This is only one of two full service restaurants near the hotel, I was staying at the local Hampton Inn. The service was great, food came out fast, and the bread with the seasoned olive oil was very tasty. The salad was not very appealing but tasted better than it looked but still nothing to get excited about. The Lasagna was just okay, it lacked the traditional ricotta cheese layer, the only obvious cheese was the mozzarella topping. I may try again but a different dish, l thought Lasagna was a pretty safe bet. read more

Bertolone’s - Salad and Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Calera, Alabama

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Food was pretty good. Huge selection of dessert. Decent prices. Bread was great! Good service!

The food here has been very good after my four visits. Nonna's Lasagna Bianca is probably the best dish on the menu, but everything that we have tried has been excellent even the cannolis! Highly recommend. Take note that their portion sizes of many dishes (especially takeout) is large. Some dishes can be shared or saved as another meal. It is located in a shopping strip in Calera. Despite this the interior is above average and the service is friendly. Although I haven't gotten their family takeout options, it seems to be very reasonable and I would like to bring home sometime soon for an easy tasty dinner. It is definitely not fine dining, but it could more than suffice for a casual date or great lunch if you are in the area. read more

Absolutely delicious food, and no wait staff is super friendly. this is the second time I have dined with them and both times the food was on point and not one person at the table had a complaint. read more

We come here often as the service is always excellent and the food is always delicious no matter what we order! It is very cozy. We are able to take our time and enjoy ourselves while enjoying each course of our meal. We highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Everything was great and the desserts are amazing! Pizza was delicious along with the bread and oil.

This is one of my local favorites, Bertolone's is true Italian restaurant. Their lasagna, calzones & spaghetti w/meatball is amazing! They also have a keto lasagna for those watching their carbs & it is amazing you don't miss the pasta at all. (This what I usually get) but don't have it if you are watching your cholesterol b/c you have grease separate from the meat sauce & cheese but it tastes heavenly! We get food from here as take out & the lasagna is good for multiple meals, cheesey, ooey gooey goodness, lots of cheese & the meat is flavorful & well seasoned,. Comes w/soup or salad & you get bread w/oil & herbs & spices to drizzle on it. Hubby gets spaghetti w/meat sauce (bolognese) w/angel hair pasta instead of spaghetti pasta. The pasta is cooked to perfection & hubby says the bolognese sauce is fantastic! Meal also comes w/soup or salad. Salad is small garden salad, good but nothing mind blowing. The deserts are expensive ($9 a slice) but you can get 3-4 meals out of it, huge slices of cake & the are rich, decadent & mouth watering. We usually get 2 entrees as take out & the bill comes in under $40. Great price for authentic Italian! The only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5 is because the menu is somewhat limited. Check this place out if you are in the Calera area! read more

We tried a total of six menu items on our recent trip for lunch and every single menu item was above expectations. The service was excellent and the prices were fair. If you enjoy Italian like I do, go ahead and pull the trigger on this spot. My only regret is we were merely passing through when we tried this lovely restaurant. read more

I always get the Chicken Parmigiana and tomato basil soup. Great tasting food and great atmosphere. read more