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(205) 324-2626
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Italian cafe serving lasagna, meatball subs, pizza & other standards in an informal sit-down space.
Website
https://www.giuseppescafe.com/
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Open hours today: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Monday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday
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May 20, 2026 11:42 pm local time
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Jennifer Doyle
April 16, 2025 at 10:56 pmWow! This is delicious-
Wow! we ordered the lasagna and cheese pizza with Greek salads! Service was spot on and she even gave us the history of the lasagna recipe. Passed down for many years. Very authentic and I am very picky when it comes to lasagna. Will definitely be back when in town.
Treasea Morrow
June 24, 2025 at 12:49 amWow!! What a great little place!! Food and service both were awesome! I know this sounds silly but they even have good napkins. Their soft drinks were good and they have good small ice. Dining room is small but it is quiet and comfy. I typically need a jacket but the temperature was just right for me. We got breadsticks and a 10 inch meat pizza. It was plenty for me and my husband. We had not had lunch and it was around 2 pm when we arrived so we were glad they brought out our breadsticks right away. Totally recommend this little gem of a place! It will for sure be on our list next time we are in the area.
Jenny -
July 20, 2025 at 12:08 amAppetizer: Breadsticks with Tomato Salsa – Rating: 5/10
Pretty much what you would expect. The breadsticks were decent, nothing to write home about and the salsa-style sauce was a bit bland. Altogether fine, but not a wowing starter.
Mains
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo – Rating: 9/10
I ordered the Chicken Alfredo and it was hands-down one of the best I have had in a long time. White sauce pasta is so easy to mess up, but Giuseppe’s absolutely nailed it. The sauce was perfectly balanced, not too thin or overly thick with generous chunks of chicken. The extra layer of cheese on top was a brilliant touch, and it arrived piping hot. You can add mushrooms for an extra $1.99, but honestly? I didn’t even miss them. Highly recommend.Chicken and Prosciutto Penne (asked for spaghetti instead of penne) – Rating: 7.5/10
My sister ordered this one and enjoyed it, though she preferred my Alfredo (I did too). The sauce on this dish was thinner, and though it lacked the punchy flavour of the Alfredo, the prosciutto and other elements on the plate were still very enjoyable. Still a solid dish, just not quite as rich or satisfying as the Alfredo.🍕 16” Meat Special Pizza – Rating: 7/10
A generous portion for sure, and meat-lovers will be satisfied. Hands down, the pasta dishes are the real stars here. If you are a pizza lover, it’s worth trying, but I would come back for the pasta any day.
I am visiting Alabama from the UK, and Giuseppe’s Café came highly recommended by several Uber drivers and locals. I definitely see the appeal😮💨🤤. It’s a cosy, down-to-earth spot serving up hearty Italian-American comfort food, and I can see why it’s a local favourite.
Summer Allen
August 14, 2025 at 3:09 amBest Italian food I’ve had in the south so far. Super quaint and the service was amazing. And our food was perfect, definitely recommend the cheesy caprese for an appetizer and a pizza to share.
RC
August 18, 2025 at 3:28 pmIt’s a great local Italian restaurant, we ordered to go and peeked at the dining area and it seemed to be on the smaller side which jives with the amount of parking in front. You do have the option to park near the park. The food that we got (meatball spaghetti, pizza, tiramisu) had good portions, tasted great and priced just right. The folks were friendly and accommodating.
Jennifer Doyle
April 16, 2025 at 10:56 pmWow! This is delicious-
Wow! we ordered the lasagna and cheese pizza with Greek salads! Service was spot on and she even gave us the history of the lasagna recipe. Passed down for many years. Very authentic and I am very picky when it comes to lasagna. Will definitely be back when in town.
Treasea Morrow
June 24, 2025 at 12:49 amWow!! What a great little place!! Food and service both were awesome! I know this sounds silly but they even have good napkins. Their soft drinks were good and they have good small ice. Dining room is small but it is quiet and comfy. I typically need a jacket but the temperature was just right for me. We got breadsticks and a 10 inch meat pizza. It was plenty for me and my husband. We had not had lunch and it was around 2 pm when we arrived so we were glad they brought out our breadsticks right away. Totally recommend this little gem of a place! It will for sure be on our list next time we are in the area.
Jenny -
July 20, 2025 at 12:08 amAppetizer: Breadsticks with Tomato Salsa – Rating: 5/10
Pretty much what you would expect. The breadsticks were decent, nothing to write home about and the salsa-style sauce was a bit bland. Altogether fine, but not a wowing starter.
Mains
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo – Rating: 9/10
I ordered the Chicken Alfredo and it was hands-down one of the best I have had in a long time. White sauce pasta is so easy to mess up, but Giuseppe’s absolutely nailed it. The sauce was perfectly balanced, not too thin or overly thick with generous chunks of chicken. The extra layer of cheese on top was a brilliant touch, and it arrived piping hot. You can add mushrooms for an extra $1.99, but honestly? I didn’t even miss them. Highly recommend.
Chicken and Prosciutto Penne (asked for spaghetti instead of penne) – Rating: 7.5/10
My sister ordered this one and enjoyed it, though she preferred my Alfredo (I did too). The sauce on this dish was thinner, and though it lacked the punchy flavour of the Alfredo, the prosciutto and other elements on the plate were still very enjoyable. Still a solid dish, just not quite as rich or satisfying as the Alfredo.
🍕 16” Meat Special Pizza – Rating: 7/10
A generous portion for sure, and meat-lovers will be satisfied. Hands down, the pasta dishes are the real stars here. If you are a pizza lover, it’s worth trying, but I would come back for the pasta any day.
I am visiting Alabama from the UK, and Giuseppe’s Café came highly recommended by several Uber drivers and locals. I definitely see the appeal😮💨🤤. It’s a cosy, down-to-earth spot serving up hearty Italian-American comfort food, and I can see why it’s a local favourite.
Summer Allen
August 14, 2025 at 3:09 amBest Italian food I’ve had in the south so far. Super quaint and the service was amazing. And our food was perfect, definitely recommend the cheesy caprese for an appetizer and a pizza to share.
RC
August 18, 2025 at 3:28 pmIt’s a great local Italian restaurant, we ordered to go and peeked at the dining area and it seemed to be on the smaller side which jives with the amount of parking in front. You do have the option to park near the park. The food that we got (meatball spaghetti, pizza, tiramisu) had good portions, tasted great and priced just right. The folks were friendly and accommodating.