Joe's Italian - The best Italian ever!

My husband and I found Joe's about 3 weeks after it opened and immediately fell in love with the food and atmosphere. The food is authentic and delicious. After having too many experiences with plain, boring, bland italian food at chain restaraunts, it was like a breath of fresh air to eat food that was fresh, delicious and not mass produced. Each meal is made to order and piping hot when delivered to your table.
Your dining experience starts with fresh, hot bread, made by Mama, and a special olive oil and herb dipping sauce. This is not your typical breadstick but a dense, chewy bread that soaks up the special dipping sauce and melts in your mouth with a burst of flavor. With your meal you are given the choice of soup or salad. You can not go wrong with either choice. The house dressing is amazing and goes great with the chilled lettuce and vegetables. The soup is homemade everyday and really hits the spot on a chilly winter day. The minestrone soup is filled with fresh vegetables and the tomato basil soup is chunky and filling. When the main course comes to your table the aroma prepares you for what you are about to enjoy. I have had every dish on the menu and it is all scrumptious. My favorite dish is either the lobster ravioli or the gourmet veggie pizza. You really can't go wrong with anything you order. The desserts are in another world of their own. They are homemade by Mama and devine. Tiramisu is one of my all time favorite desserts and the tiramisu Joe makes is the best I have ever had. Mama makes a strawberry cake that leaves you speechless.
With the quality and quantity of food you get the price is perfect. I recommend Joe's Italian to everyone I meet. It is a great family atmoshere and can be perfect for a romantic meal away from the kids. You can't go wrong with Joe's Italian. It is like visiting a caffe in Italy while staying in Birmingham. Check it out!