From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — When you’re in the mood for Italian food, there are plenty of great selections right here in the local area. Tribune readers picked the top locations throughout the nine city coverage area. Let’s take a look at their favorites.
Carpenetti’s in Moody was the Tribune Readers Choice for the best Italian restaurant. This family owned restaurant is well known for great pizza and was chosen Bama’s Best Pizza by the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) and Alabama Farmers Federation Dairy Division in 2021. But the offerings for diners are much broader.
The menu at Carpenetti’s includes salads, pasta dishes, calzones, subs, and their famous pizza. Check them out at 740 Park Ave., Moody, AL 35004. The hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 4-8 p.m. Saturday. Here’s their Facebook page.
Other top choices from Tribune readers include Costas Mediterranean, Fox’s Pizza Den, and Tamburros Italian Home which were all named finalists in the best Italian restaurant category.
Costas Mediterranean is a longtime favorite for local families. They are located at 5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35235. You can check out their Facebook page here.
Fox’s Pizza Den is the defending Tribune Readers Choice for best pizza. They have two locations in Fox’s Pizza Den in Trussville at 199-B Beechnut Street, Trussville 35173 and Fox’s Pizza Den and Arcade in Argo at 750 U.S. Highway 11, Trussville, 35173.
Tamburros Italian Home, a longtime favorite, has returned to the local restaurant scene to much fanfare. Tamburro’s Italian Home is lpcated 5951 Chalkville Mountain Road.