Looking for a crave-worthy Italian meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian restaurants around Birmingham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots for freshly made pasta, pizza, risotto and other Italian fare.
1. Market North End
Topping the list is Market North End. Located at 474 N. Old Woodward Ave., it is the highest rated Italian restaurant in Birmingham, boasting four stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, offerings include hearty soups, like garlic soup with house cheese or chickpea stew; pizzas and calzones; and entrees ranging from pasta to dry-rubbed ribs. The full-service bar features draft beer, wine, martinis and Manhattans.