Bertolone's Classic Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in Calera

Update 09-30-23: We visited again today and actually tried something new. (we love the keto lasagna but wanted to branch out) I'm a Marine and our waiter, Michael L. noticed my shirt and informed me that he is a Marine as well. We shot the breeze a bit and reminiced about our time served in the Marine Corps. He then recommended the classic lasagna and the Nonna's lasagna Bianca. My wife and I went with each of his recommendations. We like to get different dishes so we can both try two new choices in one sitting. The classic lasagna was really good, but I didn't notice anything "better" than getting the keto lasagna that we already love, with the added benefit of less carbs. The Nonna's lasagna Bianca however, was absolutely amazing! I dare say, it was probably the best version of lasagna we've both ever had. It's definitely not your normal tomato based lasagna. It's a white sauce (similar to Alfredo, but way better), with sausage, turnip greens, and mozzarella cheese. 🤌 Absolutely delicious! It's gonna be hard to branch out from this one in the future.

After our main dishes, Michael asked us to go look at the cooler for what desert we'd like. He said to just grab what we wanted and bring it back to our table. I got the Italian Creme and my wife got the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake. Both choices were delicious. I liked my wife's cake a little bit (not a fan of the chocolate "coating" of it), but my wife loved it. I however, absolutely loved the Italian Creme. I ate less than half of my piece and literally about popped. My stomach still hurts because I ate so much 🥴.

Overall, another FANTASTIC experience. We'll absolutely return when we're back over this way. Kudos to the entire team, from the front end to the kitchen.

Original review: We've tried Joe's Italian and it was amazing. We just discovered this location, owned by the same family. My wife started with the tomato basil soup and I got the salad, both were great. We both got the Keto lasagna and it was absolutely delicious. They use eggplant to replace the lasagna noodles and it was just right. I don't frequent many Italian restaurants because I'm trying to avoid carbs, but I didn't miss a beat with this dish. I splurged and ate 4 or 5 pieces of their bread with oil. It was worth every single carb 😂 We also split a piece of strawberry cheesecake that was awesome as well. We'll be adding this to our places to revisit when in the area. Kudos to the staff. Very friendly...

A Dining Experience Worth Raving About at Bertolone's Classic Italian Restaurant!

From the moment you step into Bertolone's Classic Italian Restaurant in Calera, you’re transported to a charming Italian haven filled with warmth, inviting aromas, and an atmosphere of genuine hospitality. The culinary delights are spectacular, but what truly made the evening unforgettable was the impeccable service provided by Missy, our server.

Missy epitomized excellence in every aspect of her service. Her warm and welcoming demeanor immediately put us at ease, and she went above and beyond to ensure every detail of our dining experience was perfect. She was knowledgeable about the menu, offering insightful recommendations that turned out to be absolute winners. Her attentiveness was remarkable—she anticipated our needs before we could even voice them, and her genuine enthusiasm for her role added an extra layer of joy to the evening.

What stood out the most was Missy's personal touch. She treated us not just as customers but as valued guests, taking the time to engage with us in a way that felt sincere and heartfelt. It’s rare to encounter someone with such a natural talent for creating memorable experiences, and Missy is undoubtedly a gem at Bertolone's.

The food, of course, was nothing short of spectacular—authentic Italian dishes bursting with flavor and made with love.

If you’re looking for a dining experience where the food is exquisite and the service is second to none, look no further than Bertolone's Classic Italian Restaurant. And if you’re fortunate enough to have Missy as your server, you’re in for a truly...

If you come here, bring your appetite! The portions are huge! We went yesterday for lunch & are still whining 'cos we were traveling & could not bring the massive leftovers home. We will know better next time. My husband said the spaghetti & meatballs were delicious. I had the eggplant parmigiana. The eggplant was baked (not coated & fried) & was very tasty with lots & lots of eggplant covered with pomodoro sauce & wonderful mozzarella cheese. The Capellini Pomodori Freschi was so light & flavorful. Perfect for a light appetite with enough to feed a couple of people! Our waitress was a delight & very knowledgeable despite only being there 2 months--excellent service. If I had to pick something to change, I wish the bread was a bit crispy & crusty to dip in olive oil mixture. But that surely did not keep us from devouring the entire basket! Thank you for a fantastic lunch, we will definitely make the drive to come back. Miss your Clanton location--now come to Prattville!

Update: Visited for dinner today. We both got Capellini Pomodori Freschi, ate til full, brought lots home for tomorrow. Ordered Strawberry Cake & Reese's Cup cake to bring home. Excellent! Georgia was our server & was perfect. On top of everything, despite having many tables. Only complaint was greeter/hostess who was chewing food as she ignored us. Seated us with menus, had to go get silverware which was beside the menus. Had to go back for bread plates. Never did speak to us. Everyone else is so friendly! Wonderful meal once...