The Alabama News Center — Alabama Culinary Passport: 6 Of The State’S Top Italian Restaurants To Try

By: Holly Swafford / SoulGrown

Few things feel as effortlessly romantic as a slow afternoon in Italy: the hum of a Vespa on cobblestone, the scent of espresso, lemons and rosemary, and the neatly lined rows of cypress trees. A perfect Italian aperitivo: a shaded spot at the local café, Aperol Spritz in hand, watching the light shift on the warm terracotta rooftops. A moment in Italy is a moment stitched together by beauty, simplicity and a reverence for the good things in life — food, wine and connection.

While we may be miles from Rome or Ravello, Alabama offers its own version of la dolce vita — if you know where to look. Across the state, restaurants are channeling the soul of Italian cooking with handmade pasta, regional wines, slow-simmered sauces and a deep love of gathering around the table. Whether tucked into a historic mansion or served with casual charm, these six Italian restaurants bring a taste of Italy to your plate.

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