I'm a fan of the pizza at La Fresca, so I opted to try the short rib pizza on my first visit to Laconda. It did not disappoint! The true star of the show, though, was the arancini--truly well done. My friends enjoyed the chicken dish but were disappointed by the small portion, which was maybe 4 oz.? They also had a chili oil that packed a nice, strong heat. read more

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Massive fan of Le Fresca so naturally I decided to give the spinoff The food is very good. The pizza was perfect and crispy crust even in a takeout order. As a frequent traveler and eater across the country and out of the country, I'm appalled by the size of this $30 Mushroom Lasagna. I find it hard to believe other Italian restaurants would serve something this small and charge that much for it. It's a slap in the face to someone who is always willing to pay premium prices for good cuisine. This soup lasagna with MAYBE two layers is comical. read more

Locanda Brasato - "Lasagna" - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

The service was excellent, but there is no sound suppression so it was super loud inside and hard to hear. The food was ok. Portion sizes were small, and there was not a lot of seasoning. I ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara. The strawberry lemonade was good, but not very sweet. read more

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Enjoyed dinner at Locanda Brasato. Very quick and attentive service and the restaurant has a cool, intimate vibe. We started off with the lobster arancini and the whipped ricotta. The arancini was divine - I've never seen lobster arancini on a menu! The whipped ricotta was good as well. For mains, we got the carbonara and the short rib pizza. The carbonara was great! Definitely on the more liquidy side versus a thick sauce, but I still thought the taste was good. My husband really enjoyed the pizza. Great spot for dinner in MB! read more

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Our waitress was amazing and knowledgeable about both the wine and the menu. I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and was really happy with the overall experience. Everything felt very classic italian and you can tell the food is prepared with intention and attention to detail. Good experience. Will be back. read more

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This was my first visit and it was a wonderful experience. Lovely decor and style inside. The cocktails were delicious and reasonably priced. The food was excellent and left me wanting more. Kevin, our waiter, was so great. He explained the farm to table concept and gave great recommendations. He was fantastic and made the experience even better. Highly recommend. read more

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Visited Locanda Brasato with a group of friends and was thoroughly impressed! Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and attentive. We ordered a wide variety of entrees and appetizers and it was all delicious. Will definitely be back! Overall a great experience! read more

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Wowie! Friend and I came here to try out Mountain Brook Village's newest spot! We came for lunch on Saturday, I do believe they're open for lunch on weekdays now, too. This is the old Post Office Pies location and I'm so glad to see someone's still using the pizza oven! This is a great addition to MB Village, and you can walk to Jeni's for ice cream right after. I would say that Locanda Brasato is comparable in vibes to Luca over in Homewood. However, I prefer the thin crust pizza here. If there's burrata on the menu, I'm ordering it. The burrata was fantastic, with butternut squash and golden raisins. I could've done with a little more bread, tho :). We also tried the lamb meatballs. Again, great. I'm in my Lamb Era. Finally, we split the soppressata pizza. Our waiter (Taylor was awesome) brought out a chilli oil to go on top, which had a great flavor, too. I think the crust is a sourdough, which has a good tang. Mountain Brook Village was BUSY. Parking was pretty hard to find. I ended up over at the grocery store. Short walk. I 100% recommend adding this to your list of places to try. I'm sure it will remain busy for a long time. read more

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Locanda Brasato was fantastic. The pizza was light, fresh, and perfectly done, and the pasta was rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Highly recommend adding fresh shaved truffle to your pasta -- it takes the whole dish to another level and makes the meal feel extra special. Great food, great experience. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

Locanda Brasato - Carbonara w/ Truffles and Pizza - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Great overall experience! Had the whipped ricotta as an appetizer (not pictured) but was absolutely amazing. The bread is fluffy/buttery. Split the pizza and spaghetti carbonara for a main dish. Will be back! read more

Locanda Brasato - Short beef Short Rib pizza and Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Great experience here!! I loved our server, he was so accommodating and so fun. Checked on us often and was so attentive! Great atmosphere and really fresh and delicious!! read more

Locanda Brasato - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Amazing experience !!! The branzino was superb, so much flavor ! Paired it with the summer salad and the champagne vinaigrette was yummy !!! Dessert was as my fave part! The strawberry tiramisu on the right was TO DIE for. I can't stop thinking about it. That lemon cello sorbet on the left paired really nice, highly recommend this spot !! 10/10 read more

Locanda Brasato - Lemon cello sorbet and strawberry tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Locanda Brasato is such a gem. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance immediately stood out. The lighting and decor create that perfect balance of upscale yet comfortable, making it a great spot for both a special dinner or a relaxed night out. I ordered the vodka pasta, which was absolutely delicious. The sauce was rich and creamy and the pasta was perfectly cooked. It was one of those dishes where every bite felt indulgent without being overly heavy. What really elevated the experience was the service. Our server was incredibly attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming throughout the entire meal. They checked in at all the right moments without ever feeling intrusive, and their warmth made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Locanda Brasato delivers on all fronts--great food, a beautiful atmosphere, and amazing service. I'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

Locanda Brasato - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

I was there last Tuesday and tried this restaurant for the first time, I ordered Spaghetti Carbonara and a Grilled Snapper belly with some sauce in it. I was not expecting a very thin carbonara sauce like a little soupy thin texture, taste bland to me, I guess I am used to a cheesy thicker consistency, the belly is probably better if this is fried. Service is fine, server is friendly and ambience is okay. read more

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Sublime. A perfect summer meal. Heirloom tomato salad with peaches and basil. The mushroom lasagna was superb, loaded with local foraged mushrooms and perfectly gratinéed. A real treat. read more

Locanda Brasato - Mushroom Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

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Would give this a 3.5 stars. Service was ok. Glad they sat us in the back corner near the kitchen as it was much quieter. Food was solid but nothing to shout about. May need to go back another time to see if the food holds up. read more

So good! Been here for work dinners twice now. Service and staff is super knowledgeable about the menu and the back of house doesn't disappoint. Every dish has been good that we've tried. Don't sleep on this spot, they have it dialed in. read more

The food and services was amazing. Definitely adding this restaurant to my BHM rotation. The cocktails were crafted perfectly. The staff is so attentive and accommodating and they really know the menu. read more

Locanda Brasato - Rotolo - white bolognese, flash fried basil, Piave extra vecchio - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

I recently read that Locanda Brasato recently opened. We love all things Italian and decided to give it a try. It is a charming restaurant with a nice covered patio. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very helpful. I had branzino and my husband had a short rib pizza. Both dishes were fresh and absolutely yummy. They have a full bar with a wide selection of wine, cocktails, and beer. We will definitely go back and try the other menu items. read more

Oh no. This was a very poor experience in every regard. Service was consistently awkward and intrusive, reaching across bodies, obnoxious comments. The food had us openly laughing at the table in disbelief. The $20 "cheese plate" appetizer consisted of four tiny slices of cheese. One was an inedible, foul-tasting mold. The two creamy cheeses were almost entirely rind. The short-rib ravioli consisted of four small, soggy raviolis containing almost no short-rib meat, swimming in grease and butter. My wife's "vegetable sandwich" turned out to be prosciutto and burnt cheese on a hamburger bun. We didn't bother sending it back for fear of receiving something even worse. I would recommend avoiding this restaurant. read more

AMAZING the pasta was cooked perfectly with a good bite! Highly recommend sitting outside- gets a little noisey inside read more

Locanda Brasato - Carbonara and pea pesto - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Excellent menu and service. We had the veal meatballs. Lobster risotto. A pizza and squid. Wine too! read more

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Good food, great service and a really delightful atmosphere it was like visiting your grandmother.

Prices strong and limited menu. Interior cold temps and poor acoustics, not a place for intimate quiet discussions. Disappointed, unfortunately. read more

Decided to stop in last minute on a casual Saturday afternoon. We were seated immediately and the staff was attentive and friendly, offering many recommendations based off our tastes. The ambiance is elevated while still being very casual. Food was delicious; a blend of tradition Italian flavors with a hint of their own unique take. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente and drinks dangerously delightful but perfectly refreshing on a sunny spring afternoon! read more

Locanda Brasato - Trial by Fire and Vodka Drink with Prosecco and Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

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Everything was wonderful! Took off one star only because the espresso machine was already not working so could not have the affogato read more

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I cannot say enough good things about the staff! Our server was extremely helpful and gave us tips on other restaurants to visit in the area! She was excellent and a bright spot during our visit. I was a little thrown by the decor in the restaurant as it doesn't match the vibe of the food in my opinion. Also I wish they had considered noise level while designing the space since it's so new and they likely had an opportunity to add elements that would reduce noise. It was pretty full when we went and was very very loud to the point we couldn't hear each other talk. We were in the back corner so it's possible the acoustics made it worse where we were sitting. The meatballs were excellent and I think they're the best I've had in Birmingham. I was not very impressed with my pasta (tagliatelle)-- I think they were trying to do something unique with the dish but it was just dry and not very tasty in my opinion. Everyone else loved their dishes though! The short rib ravioli was really good and I would come back to try that myself. The dessert (hazelnut chocolate mousse) was alright but nothing to write home about. Overall I had a good experience but I'm interested to try it again to see if things get better in the future. read more

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My wife and I are at Locanda for Valentines Day. Bottom line: It was solidly good, with a slight upside possible. Appetizers: + veal meatballs delicious + burrata cheese quite tasty Main dishes: + vodka pasta - wife loved + short rib ravioli - tasty The restaurant is new, only open a couple of weeks. Still, the operation was smooth and the servers were knowledgeable and friendly. In terms of value, it was on the expensive side, but I imagine the rent in this area is pretty high. I awarded 4 stars, because I think there is a little upside to be had here. 4.5 is my actual score. I was pleased and satisfied but not blown away by the food. The ambiance was right on, but the Orange/green colors were slightly off-putting. read more

Amazing service by our server named Kevin(bald man very nice) We have never been in and he made our time amazing with our trying to up sale us. The food was great as well, we had the araninchi and shrimp appetizers and I had the vodka pasta for my main which was amazing Some of the best I've had. So glad we finally got to stop by here 10/10 Kevin thank you! read more

Tried this new restaurant today for lunch & had a pleasant experience. The atmosphere is a clean, upscale warm environment. Our server was personable and knowledgeable about the menu. She helped us pick our perfect pasta dishes after we tried a pizza for our appetizer. The food was delicious- reasonable wait time and hot upon delivery. We will definitely go back soon! read more

Locanda Brasato - Radiatori alla vodka & Mafalde - Italian Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Did not disappoint, food was delicious and our server was very attentive and thoughtful as we had an infant with us.

First time tonight. The restaurant is very expensive for mid quality food. Server was fun and polite but inattentive at times. I will start inquiring when making reservations about credit card surcharges. Those additions are ridiculous. I will probably not return. Too expensive for mediocre food, inconsistent service and credit card surcharges. read more

Solid! Great food and ambiance. Service is great. They have homemade chili oil you can ask for to get a kick off little extra love. Pizzas awesome. Veal meatballs and crudo are out of sight. Haven't had the lunch sandwich but heard it's great. read more