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.

As a New Yorker I can say this is Not New York style pizza. It's not bad but it is Not NYC style…read morepizza. The service is good no complaints, pleasant atmosphere. All my coworkers swore it was great NY style pizza, and I actually went there starving (skipped lunch) thinking Wow NY style pizza in Alabama. But Not New York.

We were in the area from out of town, couple of friends recommended to try. Glad we did…read more Friday night, place was hopping. .Everyone so friendly. We decided to try the bar. Great idea, met a couple of interesting people. Drinks were excellent and reasonably priced. Wife had the duck pasta dish and I tried the ravioli. Both amazing. I really believe you can't go wrong seeing some of the other dishes. Ambience perfect old school brick and traditional. Service excellent. Definitely coming back when in town.

So we generally come here from Savannah TN for our birthdays.... And it is always a wonderful…read moretreat! We had Heaven taking awesome care of us today!!! She is pretty great!! Tried a the chicken pizza today... amazing and we had the shrimp spiedini and and she rotello de polo which is great as well so the food as always is excellent and the place is just really cool to go to!!

Food was great. Very delicious. Service was great also. Ask for Christy…read more I definitely would go back.

Was looking for an Italian restaurant and Vicari was recommended by a local. So we decided to try…read moreit out. Arrived around 6:30 without a reservation, however we were seated immediately. The restaurant was beautiful. Low lighting warm atmosphere and brick walls. We're seated up stairs near a beautiful bar. Apparently they hold many events up stairs. The waitress was very sweet and helpful. She was covering the entire upstairs and was apologetic for keeping us waiting. We started with a side salad. I ordered the Caesar salad and my husband ordered the house salad both delicious and fresh. For the main course I ordered Tuscan chicken in a cream spinach sauce with bow tie pasta. Waitress was so nice offered to make it with any pasta I wanted. It was cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the lasagna with meat sauce. He stated it was delicious. The Resturant was a little pricey but the food and atmosphere made it worth it.

Cujo's is one of the more famous establishments in Walker County. Sitting on the roadside just a…read morefew miles from Smith Lake, Cujo's feeds the residents of Curry and the Lake community year-round. The pizza made at Cujo's rivals any big city pizza joint. Each pizza is made to order exactly to your specifications. Not in the mood for pizza? Try the BBQ sandwiches or hamburgers. Many folks claim that Cujo's BBQ is better than their pizza. THAT is a pretty big compliment.

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

Just look at the picture of the Baked Trio Pasta. Doesn't that look delicious!?! Very affordable…read morefor only $16. All three dishes are delicious by themselves--manicotti has plenty of cheeses; cannelloni has good beef very tenderly ground; and lasagna has a good balance between layers of pasta, crane that same tender beef. All crave able, all delicious, all recommended! Service is solid by a fine young man. Quiet place background music of Frank Sinatra, Latino and other classics. It's a little back from Highway 72 but worth the extra effort. Come by sometime!

I married into an Italian family... so eating out for Italian is a challenge…read more The mozzarella sticks were clearly from a frozen bag - so skip those. We ordered the Gorgonzola Gnocchi and added chicken and the Chicken de La Casa. Both were over-sauces leaving us all feeling ill in the morning.

Their homemade pasta, their meatballs and Mediterranean salmon with sun dried tomatoes and black…read moreolives are my favorites. It is so good!!

I was looking for Italian food and landed on Mazzara. I didn't expect it would be so classy…read more Playing old classics brings a nice ambiance to dinner or lunch. Situated in an old house the dining is separated into different rooms. The service was attentive and we were made to feel very comfortable. I figured the Alfredo pasta would be excellent since it was the most expensive pasta on the menu. Surely it was worth the price. Cheesy and creamy, it was among the best Alfredo I've had. I had hoped they would serve a nice bread for mopping the sauce, but not so. I ordered a half focaccia which was nicely toasted.

I have ate here multiple occasional and this place always has great upscale service. You may have…read moreto wait if you go on a Thursday-Sunday for dinner but it is worth it. Please get the bread sticks! They are stuffed with onions and meat, so not your typical bread sticks! I get this pasta every time because I just love Mediterranean flare food married to Italian food. If you like tiramisu, please try theirs. It comes in a champaign flute and the presentation is very nice. The only con I will say is that my pasta is not seasoned but something I can easily do at the table after receiving my meal!

Today we were invited to a late lunch at DePalma's with some friends after the Alabama-Kentucky…read morebasketball game. For us Bama fans, the afternoon turned out far better than what the football team put on the field a few days earlier. The basketball team showed up ready to play and made up for that New Year's Day disappointment. But let's be honest--we were really here for Italian food, and DePalma's was happy to oblige. It had been over a year since we last stepped inside this establishment, not because of any past experiences, but simply because this place stays busy. On a typical weekend, folks are packed in here like cordwood, and the sidewalk outside looks like someone kicked over an ant farm. That said, there's a reason for the crowd--DePalma's consistently delivers good Italian eats. The old building still carries plenty of character, with wine bottles lining the walls and the nostalgic bar where an old pharmacy once served Coke and a smile. These days, instead of sodas and prescriptions, they're rolling dough and making pasta behind that same bar, and I'd say that's a pretty solid upgrade. We started with the stuffed mushrooms, which were outstanding. When we finished, the plate was so clean you could've put it back in the cabinet--only a few grains of salt remained as evidence they were ever there. For my meal, I ordered the pine nut-crusted salmon along with a Caesar salad. It was my first time having their salmon, and it definitely won't be my last. The dish was excellent--well-prepared, flavorful, and proof that stepping outside your usual order at DePalma's can pay off. I've eaten here many times over the years and can honestly say I've never had a bad experience. Great food, great service, and great company--even the Kentucky fans who made the trip down to watch their beloved Cats get smacked around on the hardwood. All in all, DePalma's remains a Tuscaloosa staple for a reason. Crowded? Usually. Worth it? Absolutely.

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.

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

Dinner again for my wife's belated birthday. Nick was our waiter and he was great in being patient…read moreand attentive. The place was very busy with a wine tasting going on in the front of the house. For apps we have the meatballs and calamari. Mains were my favorite oxtail ravioli, house lasagne, and linguine with clams. All were excellent with perhaps a little bit of grit in the linguine with clams. Dessert was tiramisu and an absolutely outstanding coconut brioche cream brûlée. Presented a bit like a flan floating in a crème sauce. Incredible. We will definitely be back.

Reservations recommended but not always a need to do. This very nice restaurant is great for a date…read morenight, anniversaries and/or just a good relaxing meal. The service was great. Our waiter knew his stuff. He answered all the questions we had about the food with confidence and was able to give us great recommendations. Now let's get to the food... It was amazing. For our appetizer we had the Calamari and was spot on. Not chewy at all with great seasoning. For the main I had Proper Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo. No cream. With perfectly cooked chicken. And the wife had the Veal which was so flavorful and tender. It's a decent size with pasta on the side. Everything about this restaurant was wonderful. Give this place a try. You won't be upset.