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Love it it is awesome and amazing. Delicious good food it is fancy and I love fancy in it is healthy and the food is awesome and exceptional.
One of Birmingham's best restaurants. We have been coming for years but went for dinner again recently and I finally got around to writing a review. We ordered the Eggplant Fritti, Rigatoni Spicy Palomino, Dover Sole, Tomato Braised Meatballs, and Filetto (7 oz Creekstone USDA prime filet, black garlic peppercorn sauce, parmesan whipped potatoes, roasted mushrooms, swiss chard). We also were lucky to get the last two oysters of the night. They were super fresh and just the right start. We honestly loved every single dish. Our surprise favorite was the Eggplant Fritti. I wasn't expecting much from it, but it turned out to be incredibly flavorful and one of the best things on the table. If they have the Dover Sole special when you go, definitely get it. It was perfectly cooked, delicate yet rich. The Rigatoni Spicy Palomino was out of this world, and worth every single bite. Service is exceptional. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the night. We always love having Elena as our server! She's so sweet and attentive without being overbearing, and offers great recommendations when we want to try something new. This place never disappoints. Great food, amazing service, and cozy atmosphere. CasaPernoi is officially one of our new faves. Can't wait to be back!
My favorite restaurant that truly never disappoints. We started with the Cesar salad and eggplant parmigiana. For mains we shared a special filet pasta and spicy rigatoni. Our waiter suggested doing a split plate which was great. It's always very nice inside and I love coming here, can't wait to come back.
Casa Pernoi needs an extra two starts at least. The two of us were invited to a dinner party here by one of our vendors. It was a haul to get out there but we love the restaurant scene in Birmingham and I hadn't met these guys yet. I didn't know what to expect. The entrance is around the corner, in the alley. It's a walking path very well lit and charming. Step inside to beautiful dark wood, high ceilings and incredible aromas. We were shown to a private dining room around the corner. It was beautiful. High ceilings with windows on two sides, floor to ceiling. Introductions were made and the service began. The wait staff were on top of everything. Coat check bam! Wine glass bam! Refills, replacements, very thing was meticulously attended to. I think her name is Monica. She runs a tight ship for sure. There were others but I didn't get names. The food arrives in courses as noted on the table cards. I stuck with the red wine offered as it was one I would have ordered anyway. Montepulciano d' Abruzzo is a medium bodied red Italian that goes well with anything. (In my opinion) This label was excellent and was flowing for most in the room. The antipasto boards with bread baskets were first: Marcona almonds, cured meats, Manchego slices, chunks of parm, and delicious warm olives. Easy to eat and still chat at the table. The breads were so creative. Made in house olive bread, stout crackers well-salted, and a soft sponge slice that was almost moist. Next were the hot appetizers. I didn't try the meatballs though my husband said they were really good. My focus was on the incredible grilled octopus with grilled vegetables on a lovely ceci (creamed chickpea, aka hummus) it was so mild and tender though had a great flavor. The char didn't over power the dish. I will trek back out just for their grilled octopus. The third was sausage and peppers. They had a little heat though not much but was another fantastic dish. Mains was served in two courses : pasta and proteins. The pasta servings were about two large bites of two different pastas, red and white. Both stand on their own with perfectly cooked pasta. The cacio de pepi is a cheese sauce with black pepper tossed in a regular noodle. The bolognese was my favorite. Chef's special lamb ragu that was so mild, my husband ate it and liked it! I wanted to kiss the chef! He did not, however, try the fish in the next course. I wasn't going to push my luck here. I was stuffed by the mains but cannot pass up a branzino. There was also filet cooked to a perfect medium, broccolini, potatoes, and sides of a red sauce that was a perfect topper to the potatoes. Dessert was the tiramisu. A generous hunk on chocolate sauce and an espresso infusion sauce. To top off the night, we accepted the offer of a cappuccino after dinner and while we were winding down the evening of networking and chatting with others in our industry. I had to stay focused but was completely blown away by the everything about this restaurant. It will be a high recommendation for years to come.
Excellent happy hour. Very nice staff. The bar area is small so get there early if you want the happy hour specials. They have a lot of food options. We sampled a little of everything. My favorite was the Rigatoni Spicy Palomino followed by the Cacio E Pepe. Good portions too for the price.
We had been to a restaurant in this location in the past, but had not visited since it became Casa Pernoi, so we decided to give it a try. It was a beautiful September evening, so we sat in their spacious patio section in the back alley. The word "alley" may give the wrong impression...this is Birmingham, so of course it was a very stylish alley . Our server, Jeremy, was very knowledgeable and attentive. We started our meal with an appetizer special that I believe was call gnocchi fries. It was a little different than we expected, but it was good. The portion size was also more than expected, so it would probably have been more suitable for a bigger group. We followed that with a Caesar salad - we split one, which was more than enough. For our entrees, I selected the Cacio E Pepe. This has become a favorite of mine recently, and this was an excellent interpretation. At Jeremy's suggestion, I added ground sausage, which was an inspired choice. My wife is a big fan of bolognese sauce, so she ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese. The sauce was a little tomato heavy for her tastes, but she still enjoyed it. With both entrees, we truly appreciated the homemade pasta.
This was our first time at Casa Pernoi, and it was an enjoyable evening with excellent service. And the food was very tasty. The restaurant itself has a few different sections and we were in the main area right when you walk in. But the side areas "faux outside" would've possibly been an even better ambience. That said, the tables were very close together. It reminded me of cruise ship dining in that you can hear conversations of your next table and it almost feels like you're dining with them. That would be the biggest downside to Pernoi, if that is something you don't like. My husband and I shared a number of things. House made bread was served first and was very fresh. We got a Brussel sprouts starter roasted with a red wine vinaigrette and I absolutely loved it. It was my favorite item of the evening. We then shared a Caesar salad. It was nice that they split it into two parts for us. It was a flavorful Caesar. And the croutons were likely from the bread they make. Next was the entrees. The chicken parmigiana and meatballs. I was already getting full so I only ate the chicken parmigiana. It was good, but not the best I've had. But I did enjoy it and my husband liked the meatballs a lot. I'd definitely come back sometime. And if allowed I'd say it was a 4.5 stars. Then
This is definitely a top restaurant in the Birmingham area! Lots of seating available both inside and out. The menu had many options to choose from for each course and it was a great specials menu available too. The service was very polite and attentive from the hostess and the waitress. We started the meal off with bread which came with a few different kinds, all of which were delicious. The salad was on the specials menu and very refreshing and light with the watermelon. The meatballs were tasty with a nice little kick to the marinara sauce. Split the two pasta dishes which were both delicious. Pesto was nice and light with crab meat mixed in. The cacio e Pepe was very cheesy as expected with a nice amount of black pepper. No room for dessert this time around but maybe next time. Loved the meal and will definitely be back!
Our server was amazing and he explained the menu to us in great detail! The food was delicious and we loved the bread service! The spicy rigatoni was truly out of this world and I recommend everyone tries it! Beware - it definitely is spicy!!! A little pricey but all in all worth it.
We came in for a Happy Hour celebration during an early evening weekday. Wow! The house wines were great! Complimentary bread was a lovely addition, and the menu options basically completed our happy meal. Amanda was our server. We were seated at a table near the bar seating we'd originally requested. We shared we were celebrating a special moment, and the table was cleared of extra spots for us. Over and above beautiful! Amanda brought over a small lighted lamp as the room is otherwise dimly lit. Thoughtful and entirely practical! The house wines were exquisite. The rigatoni with spicy palomino sauce was (as always) a real standout. Meatballs (3) are hearty and tasty in house marinara. My guy ordered a wonderfully fresh and flavorful Caesar Salad along with yummy Parmesan Fries. Good times! We finished with a sorbet and decaf. My guy's digestif got mixed up with the more expensive version of what he originally ordered. We will know what to question if it happens again. All in all, we'd return.
So good!!! Cant wait to come back. The octopus was cooked to perfection and i loved the truffle pasta.
Great ambience and very clean interior. Staff was extremely friendly, never wanted for anything. Jeremy was excellent. Food was amazing. The only thing I could knick pick on is that the gnocchi app would be even better served with a sauce.
22 hours ago
Absolutely top notch! Fresh sourdough on the table at no charge was a great start. The meatballs were excellent with a really soft texture. The Tagliatelle Bolognese had that depth of flavor only achieved with a long cooking time. The pasta was rolled out super thin. So good! On special was a 7oz filet au poivre with mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Cooked perfectly with the sides done right. For dessert we had the expresso martini with was solid and Tiramisu which rivaled the best I've ever had. Everything came out really quickly too. Highly recommended! read more
2 months ago
I sat outside. It was a gorgeous night. The service was great. Often times when dining alone your service can be either too much or completely non existent. Here it was great. I had 2 appetizers for dinner amd both were delicious. The charred octopus was paired with agridulce pickled fennel which together made every bite delicious. I didn't love the hummus but the octopus was perfectly seasoned amd well prepared. I also had the burrito which had a clean amd creamy flavor. It was paired with unripe peaches and tomatoes. The combination was fresh and perfect for a summer night. read more
11 months ago
From the moment we stepped into the beautifully appointed restaurant until the moment we walked out the door, everything was exceptional. The atmosphere was elegant, and the service was impeccable. Our server could not have been more attentive -- I was pleasantly surprised by her fine dining skills, from the discreet use of a food sweeper to the prompt replacement of fresh table napkins. Each course, from appetizers to main entrées, kept getting better and better. I highly recommend the Branzino, the veal, and the filet -- all perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Even the breadbasket was incredible! The service, once again, was top-notch, and I loved that the kitchen is visible from the hallway -- such a nice surprise that adds to the experience. read more
3 months ago
2 months ago
Love it it is awesome and amazing. Delicious good food it is fancy and I love fancy in it is healthy and the food is awesome and exceptional. read more
One of Birmingham's best restaurants. We have been coming for years but went for dinner again recently and I finally got around to writing a review. We ordered the Eggplant Fritti, Rigatoni Spicy Palomino, Dover Sole, Tomato Braised Meatballs, and Filetto (7 oz Creekstone USDA prime filet, black garlic peppercorn sauce, parmesan whipped potatoes, roasted mushrooms, swiss chard). We also were lucky to get the last two oysters of the night. They were super fresh and just the right start. We honestly loved every single dish. Our surprise favorite was the Eggplant Fritti. I wasn't expecting much from it, but it turned out to be incredibly flavorful and one of the best things on the table. If they have the Dover Sole special when you go, definitely get it. It was perfectly cooked, delicate yet rich. The Rigatoni Spicy Palomino was out of this world, and worth every single bite. Service is exceptional. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the night. We always love having Elena as our server! She's so sweet and attentive without being overbearing, and offers great recommendations when we want to try something new. This place never disappoints. Great food, amazing service, and cozy atmosphere. CasaPernoi is officially one of our new faves. Can't wait to be back! read more
My favorite restaurant that truly never disappoints. We started with the Cesar salad and eggplant parmigiana. For mains we shared a special filet pasta and spicy rigatoni. Our waiter suggested doing a split plate which was great. It's always very nice inside and I love coming here, can't wait to come back. read more
3 months ago
Casa Pernoi needs an extra two starts at least. The two of us were invited to a dinner party here by one of our vendors. It was a haul to get out there but we love the restaurant scene in Birmingham and I hadn't met these guys yet. I didn't know what to expect. The entrance is around the corner, in the alley. It's a walking path very well lit and charming. Step inside to beautiful dark wood, high ceilings and incredible aromas. We were shown to a private dining room around the corner. It was beautiful. High ceilings with windows on two sides, floor to ceiling. Introductions were made and the service began. The wait staff were on top of everything. Coat check bam! Wine glass bam! Refills, replacements, very thing was meticulously attended to. I think her name is Monica. She runs a tight ship for sure. There were others but I didn't get names. The food arrives in courses as noted on the table cards. I stuck with the red wine offered as it was one I would have ordered anyway. Montepulciano d' Abruzzo is a medium bodied red Italian that goes well with anything. (In my opinion) This label was excellent and was flowing for most in the room. The antipasto boards with bread baskets were first: Marcona almonds, cured meats, Manchego slices, chunks of parm, and delicious warm olives. Easy to eat and still chat at the table. The breads were so creative. Made in house olive bread, stout crackers well-salted, and a soft sponge slice that was almost moist. Next were the hot appetizers. I didn't try the meatballs though my husband said they were really good. My focus was on the incredible grilled octopus with grilled vegetables on a lovely ceci (creamed chickpea, aka hummus) it was so mild and tender though had a great flavor. The char didn't over power the dish. I will trek back out just for their grilled octopus. The third was sausage and peppers. They had a little heat though not much but was another fantastic dish. Mains was served in two courses : pasta and proteins. The pasta servings were about two large bites of two different pastas, red and white. Both stand on their own with perfectly cooked pasta. The cacio de pepi is a cheese sauce with black pepper tossed in a regular noodle. The bolognese was my favorite. Chef's special lamb ragu that was so mild, my husband ate it and liked it! I wanted to kiss the chef! He did not, however, try the fish in the next course. I wasn't going to push my luck here. I was stuffed by the mains but cannot pass up a branzino. There was also filet cooked to a perfect medium, broccolini, potatoes, and sides of a red sauce that was a perfect topper to the potatoes. Dessert was the tiramisu. A generous hunk on chocolate sauce and an espresso infusion sauce. To top off the night, we accepted the offer of a cappuccino after dinner and while we were winding down the evening of networking and chatting with others in our industry. I had to stay focused but was completely blown away by the everything about this restaurant. It will be a high recommendation for years to come. read more
3 months ago
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Nicole A.
Dear Kahuna,…
Excellent happy hour. Very nice staff. The bar area is small so get there early if you want the happy hour specials. They have a lot of food options. We sampled a little of everything. My favorite was the Rigatoni Spicy Palomino followed by the Cacio E Pepe. Good portions too for the price. read more
8 months ago
Food was crack, hot, fresh, Simple perfection. Service was good friendly and on top of their duties. Sick ass bar good music great food good drank. 3 appetizers 2 main course meals 2 alcoholic beverages 2 desserts runs u around 200 Benjamins read more
We had been to a restaurant in this location in the past, but had not visited since it became Casa Pernoi, so we decided to give it a try. It was a beautiful September evening, so we sat in their spacious patio section in the back alley. The word "alley" may give the wrong impression...this is Birmingham, so of course it was a very stylish alley . Our server, Jeremy, was very knowledgeable and attentive. We started our meal with an appetizer special that I believe was call gnocchi fries. It was a little different than we expected, but it was good. The portion size was also more than expected, so it would probably have been more suitable for a bigger group. We followed that with a Caesar salad - we split one, which was more than enough. For our entrees, I selected the Cacio E Pepe. This has become a favorite of mine recently, and this was an excellent interpretation. At Jeremy's suggestion, I added ground sausage, which was an inspired choice. My wife is a big fan of bolognese sauce, so she ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese. The sauce was a little tomato heavy for her tastes, but she still enjoyed it. With both entrees, we truly appreciated the homemade pasta. read more
This was our first time at Casa Pernoi, and it was an enjoyable evening with excellent service. And the food was very tasty. The restaurant itself has a few different sections and we were in the main area right when you walk in. But the side areas "faux outside" would've possibly been an even better ambience. That said, the tables were very close together. It reminded me of cruise ship dining in that you can hear conversations of your next table and it almost feels like you're dining with them. That would be the biggest downside to Pernoi, if that is something you don't like. My husband and I shared a number of things. House made bread was served first and was very fresh. We got a Brussel sprouts starter roasted with a red wine vinaigrette and I absolutely loved it. It was my favorite item of the evening. We then shared a Caesar salad. It was nice that they split it into two parts for us. It was a flavorful Caesar. And the croutons were likely from the bread they make. Next was the entrees. The chicken parmigiana and meatballs. I was already getting full so I only ate the chicken parmigiana. It was good, but not the best I've had. But I did enjoy it and my husband liked the meatballs a lot. I'd definitely come back sometime. And if allowed I'd say it was a 4.5 stars. Then read more
7 months ago
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Nicole A.
Dear Amy,…
This is definitely a top restaurant in the Birmingham area! Lots of seating available both inside and out. The menu had many options to choose from for each course and it was a great specials menu available too. The service was very polite and attentive from the hostess and the waitress. We started the meal off with bread which came with a few different kinds, all of which were delicious. The salad was on the specials menu and very refreshing and light with the watermelon. The meatballs were tasty with a nice little kick to the marinara sauce. Split the two pasta dishes which were both delicious. Pesto was nice and light with crab meat mixed in. The cacio e Pepe was very cheesy as expected with a nice amount of black pepper. No room for dessert this time around but maybe next time. Loved the meal and will definitely be back! read more
Our server was amazing and he explained the menu to us in great detail! The food was delicious and we loved the bread service! The spicy rigatoni was truly out of this world and I recommend everyone tries it! Beware - it definitely is spicy!!! A little pricey but all in all worth it. read more
1 year ago
We came in for a Happy Hour celebration during an early evening weekday. Wow! The house wines were great! Complimentary bread was a lovely addition, and the menu options basically completed our happy meal. Amanda was our server. We were seated at a table near the bar seating we'd originally requested. We shared we were celebrating a special moment, and the table was cleared of extra spots for us. Over and above beautiful! Amanda brought over a small lighted lamp as the room is otherwise dimly lit. Thoughtful and entirely practical! The house wines were exquisite. The rigatoni with spicy palomino sauce was (as always) a real standout. Meatballs (3) are hearty and tasty in house marinara. My guy ordered a wonderfully fresh and flavorful Caesar Salad along with yummy Parmesan Fries. Good times! We finished with a sorbet and decaf. My guy's digestif got mixed up with the more expensive version of what he originally ordered. We will know what to question if it happens again. All in all, we'd return. read more
9 months ago
9 months ago
Great ambience and very clean interior. Staff was extremely friendly, never wanted for anything. Jeremy was excellent. Food was amazing. The only thing I could knick pick on is that the gnocchi app would be even better served with a sauce. read more
I love Casa Pernoi all year round but especially in the spring/summertime when their patio is open! It's beautiful and has such a great ambiance. Their food is also amazing! Their spicy vodka pasta with chicken is great and so is the octopus appetizer. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Too many doors that you can't actually enter at front façade. Once you enter down the alley there is no room to move. They need to relocate the hostess stand to a less trafficked area and have more than one bathroom stall. Ambiance lacked any cohesive theme. Dined with 10. Wendy our waitress was fine. When asked for the beer options she just flipped the menu and pointed to them. Happy to see Peroni on the menu. Waters were kept full and plates cleared throughout the dinner quickly by the supporting waitstaff. Bread basket was good. Wish there was some other spread or dip to accompany it. The lavash made such a mess of the table. Branzino was ok. Very thin portion - more skin than anything. I'm not running back here anytime soon. read more
1 year ago
Great dinner on the patio! The highlights were the meatballs, eggplant appetizer, the bronzino and the chicken Parm! The only negative is that while we like our pasta al dente, the spicy rigatoni was too al dente for my family's preference. read more
5 months ago
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Nicole A.
Dear Michelle, thank you for your glowing review! We are so pleased…
2 years ago
3 years ago
We had such a great dining experience here! This place is upscale and is great for a celebration or a fun date night. Our server was very detailed in sharing about the menu. He shared that all the pasta is freshly made every day and that truly makes all the difference. My favorite hack he told us is that you could order half-orders of pasta so that you can try more. I wish every restaurant did this as I'm always eyeing several things on the menu. We went with the spicy pasta, cacio e Pepe, bolognese, and the mushroom pasta. Cacio e Pepe was our front runner. We can't wait to return again! read more
3 years ago
Casa Pernoi is a lovely, elegant restaurant! Everything is very clean and it seems like they focus on food presentation. Our server was nice. It was more of a busy night when we were there but he did a good job of making sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious. I really enjoyed by salmon and the others I was with also enjoyed their food. We all tried the gnocchi and they were delicious. I'd reco that. Also the bread was . The prices were like a normal upscale Birmingham restaurant. Would love to go back sometime read more
2 years ago
Food was amazing! The Caesar salad and the meat balls along with our entrees were delicious. Great service! Will definitely be back soon read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Overall rating: 3.8 stars Starters: Eggplant fritti 9/10, amazing and would definitely order again. The sauce was amazing. Entrees: Spicy Rigatoni 4/10, ours was sadly very aldente and we couldn't eat it, the sauce was just okay. Wouldn't order again. Pasta emilliana, 8.5/10. Removed the mushrooms and pancetta but the cream sauce was amazing. Drinks: Cherry Nojito 8/10, good basic mocktail Service was well, multiple people were checking up on us. As for atmosphere, there are a few different dining areas. We were sat in the back right at the entrance of the outdoor dining area which was pretty cramped. read more
9 months ago
Went a few weeks ago while I had family in town and was hoping the experience would be a bit better. My cousins branzino was a bit over done and I decided to try the pork chop on special and it was dry. The clams and pepperonci didn't really go the dish but what has a with broth based sauce that was pretty good. The highlight of the dishes was the truffle mushroom pasta. That had the most flavor. We were seated towards the back and it was nice to look toward maple. Service was was pretty good but just thinking it was not worth the overall price. I'd think a $47 pork chop would be exceptional. read more
1 year ago
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Nico F.
Andrew,…
We had been meaning to try this Italian restaurant for some time and finally made it for a dinner with friends last night. We were greeted by one of the best waiters I've ever encountered. He was well informed and described every dish in detail with specific recommendations for our tastes. Kudos. Now for the food. For a premium priced restaurant it was surprising how average the food was. One of our friends raved about the Branzino, but the rest of us got more traditional Italian fare and enjoyed it but were not overwhelmed. A nice evening. Your experience may vary. We are unlikely to return. read more
I've been searching for a solid Italian restaurant in the area for a while. Casa Pernoi did not disappoint. It is easily the best Italian food in the area. The service was also excellent. We went at a weird time between lunch and dinner so it wasn't overly busy. We sat inside due to the weather but I am looking forward to trying out the patio this summer! read more
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