Marco's Cheese Torta
$12.00Layers of mascarpone, parmesan, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes with aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, and crostini.
Layers of mascarpone, parmesan, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes with aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, and crostini.
Rolled eggplant stuffed with creamy ricotta, parmesan, and topped with vibrant marinara sauce.
Warm pistachio-crusted goat cheese served over mixed baby greens with strawberries, tomatoes, onions, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Lightly breaded and golden-fried calamari served with house marinara sauce.
Fresh creamy burrata paired with cured bresaola, rosemary, honey, extra virgin olive oil, and micro arugula.
Fresh mussels steamed with spicy chorizo, fennel, tomatoes, white beans, and a creamy saffron broth.
Tender soy-ginger and garlic-marinated Wagyu beef served with tender baby bok choy and cold sesame buckwheat noodles.
Crispy pistachio-crusted fried Gulf oysters paired with fresh tomato relish, basil, balsamic vinegar, and crostini.
Crisp chopped iceberg lettuce and radicchio tossed with ripe tomatoes, caper berries, red onions, artichokes, olives, shredded parmesan, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Classic romaine lettuce tossed in house Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and grated parmesan cheese.
Crisp iceberg lettuce wedge topped with house-cured pancetta, red onion, cucumber, diced tomatoes, and creamy gorgonzola dressing.
Mixed baby greens with ripe tomatoes, red onion, grilled apple slices, crumbled gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, and honey balsamic dressing.
Fresh heirloom tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, aged balsamic, and micro basil. (Seasonal/Unverified)
House-made spaghetti topped with Italian meatballs, savory sausage, slow-simmered sugo tomato sauce, and parmesan.
Homemade ravioli stuffed with smooth ricotta and mozzarella cheese, finished with tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Rigatoni pasta baked with tender braised pork shoulder, savory sugo sauce, ricotta, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella.
Penne pasta tossed in a velvety vodka sauce with pancetta, onions, mushrooms, sweet peas, and crushed San Marzano tomatoes.
Linguini pasta cooked with fresh clams, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, garlic, parsley, and Calabrian chili flakes.
Rigatoni pasta cooked in a rich four-cheese cream sauce featuring asiago, fontina, gorgonzola, and grana padano, topped with prosciutto and sage.
Tuscan-style classic lasagna layered with house-made pasta, ground beef, pork, veal, béchamel, San Marzano tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella.
Gourmet ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms and black truffle, served with marinara sauce, baby spinach, and parmesan cheese.
Large tube paccheri pasta coated in slow-cooked ground beef Bolognese, whipped mascarpone, parmesan, and micro basil.
Tender tortellini stuffed with veal and ricotta, finished in a sweet butter and creamy gorgonzola dolce sauce.
Classic bucatini pasta tossed with smoked pancetta, caramelized onions, butter, pecorino cheese, and topped with a farm-fried egg. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Handmade garganelli pasta served with spicy soppressata, shaved Brussels sprouts, butter, cracked black pepper, cacao, and pecorino. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Fettuccine pasta tossed with succulent shrimp, garlic butter, sun-dried tomatoes, avocado, feta, and Kalamata olives. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Fresh pasta purses filled with pears and gorgonzola cheese, served with walnuts, prosciutto, shaved parmesan, and drawn sage butter. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Creamy Arborio rice risotto laden with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari in a spicy marinara, butter, and Grana Padano sauce.
Tender rack of lamb with a pistachio and goat cheese crust, served with roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, and a Chianti wine sauce.
Egg-dipped, pan-sautéed chicken breast in a white wine, lemon, butter, and caper sauce, served with sautéed spinach and polenta.
Pan-seared veal scallopini simmered in white wine, stock, lemon, butter, and capers, served with polenta and spinach.
Grilled Wagyu beef skirt steak served with rich Chianti wine reduction sauce, gourmet macaroni and cheese, and green beans.
Italian sausage cooked with extra virgin olive oil, sweet bell peppers, San Marzano tomatoes, and white wine over spaghetti. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Grilled bone-in veal chop served over creamy parmesan risotto, sautéed rapini, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Breaded and fried bone-in veal chop baked with San Marzano tomato sauce, parmesan, and melted mozzarella, served with rigatoni. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Double-cut pork chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, served with grilled asparagus, parmesan risotto, and butter sauce. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Creamy mashed potatoes infused with sweet roasted garlic and butter.
Gourmet baked macaroni tossed in a creamy blend of Italian cheeses.
Fresh bitter rapini greens sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Tender fresh spinach leaves sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Assorted seasonal vegetables grilled with olive oil and Italian herbs.
Decadent flourless dark chocolate torte served with a scoop of rich vanilla gelato.
Soft, warm mini Italian doughnuts filled with Nutella and hazelnut cream, dusted with powdered sugar.
Creamy New York-style cheesecake served with fresh sliced strawberries and berry coulis.
Italian chocolate and vanilla gelato ball rolled in dark cocoa powder and crushed toasted hazelnuts.
Traditional Italian tiramisu with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Three scoops of authentic Italian gelato featuring chocolate, strawberry, and pistachio flavors. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Refreshing trio of fruit sorbets in raspberry, peach, and lemon flavors. (Seasonal/Unverified)
Nestled along Broadway Street in Homewood, Gianmarco's stands as one of Birmingham's premier destinations for authentic Italian cooking and soulful hospitality. Helmed by the Respinto family, this beloved neighborhood trattoria crafts traditional regional Italian comfort with high-caliber culinary finesse, blending old-world recipes with fresh Gulf ingredients and prime meats.
Stepping inside Gianmarco's transports guests straight to a bustling Italian family-run ristorante. The atmosphere strikes an ideal balance between intimate candlelit romance and lively, unpretentious dining room energy. Dark wood accents, framed vintage photographs, and warm golden lighting set the backdrop for celebrations, casual weeknight pasta cravings, and memorable group dinners alike.
The culinary journey at Gianmarco's hinges on scratch-made pastas, slow-simmered sauces, and thoughtfully composed starters that highlight classical Italian techniques.
Gianmarco's delivers substantial quality for mid-to-high tier dining. Antipasti and crisp salads hover between $10 and $18, while handmade pasta entrees generally sit between $21 and $28. Hearty meat and seafood main plates range from $28 up to $48 for premium cuts like the rack of lamb. Given the rich recipes and hearty portion sizes, guests find exceptional value, with many pasta dishes easily shared or packed for leftovers.
Gluten-sensitive diners can comfortably navigate the menu thanks to several naturally gluten-free selections, including the Eggplant Involtini, Seafood Risotto, and the Flourless Chocolate Torte for dessert. Vegetarians have ample choices across antipasti and stuffed pastas like the Ricotta & Mozzarella Ravioli or Mushroom Ravioli. Reservations are strongly recommended due to high local demand, particularly on weekend evenings.
2902 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
2007 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
2011 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
2240 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
2212 Morris Ave Ste 105, Birmingham, AL 35203
2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Gianmarco's offers several gluten-free starters, including the Eggplant Involtini stuffed with ricotta and parmesan ($12), Warm Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese over greens ($14), Burrata & Bresaola drizzled with rosemary honey ($18), and Steamed Mussels in a saffron chorizo broth ($16).
Desserts at Gianmarco's are uniformly priced at $10. Gluten-sensitive guests can enjoy the Flourless Chocolate Torte served with vanilla gelato or the hazelnut-dusted Tartufo gelato ball. Pastry enthusiasts can opt for warm Nutella-stuffed Bombolini doughnuts or traditional New York Style Cheesecake.
The Baked Rigatoni ($28) is slow-cooked and baked in a skillet featuring tender braised pork shoulder ragu, house-made sugo sauce, dollops of fresh ricotta, basil, and a bubbling cap of melted mozzarella cheese.
Yes, seafood lovers can order dishes like the Seafood Risotto ($32), which combines Arborio rice with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari in a spicy marinara-Grana Padano broth, or starter selections like Pistachio Crusted Fried Gulf Oysters ($16) and Linguini with Clams ($26).
House-made pasta plates at Gianmarco's range from $21 to $28. Options span comforting classics like Lasagna Bolognese ($21) and Spaghetti & Sunday Sauce ($23) to elevated stuffed pastas like Mushroom Ravioli with black truffle and porcini ($26).
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