I spend a lot of time reading reviews before I try a restaurant if I don’t know somebody who has personally tried it. I have left many restaurants with a strong intention to write a review but then rarely get around to it. I still feel guilty about not writing a review for an amazing AirBnB we stayed at. The host gave us as guests a beautiful review. I had no idea that there was a cut off for reviews. Last weekend we were in Birmingham for a quick visit to see family. My husband wanted to try his cousin’s new restaurant. We got there about 30 minutes before they closed. We were greeted by friendly staff. It is such a warm and friendly atmosphere makes me want to work there. They have a great wine list. The meatball appetizer taste like my mother’s meatballs. I have never said that about meatballs from any restaurant. They come with a delicious San Marzano sauce over polenta. My mouth is watering for them as I type. The chicken wings are delicious with grilled onions and peppers that were magically sweet and spicy. We also had the citrus herbed shrimp perfectly seasoned with red onions. We loved it so much we changed our plans and went back right when they opened the next day before leaving town. We sat at the pizza bar because the restaurant was already getting crowded and most of their tables were reserved. It is the most beautiful piece of marble I’ve ever seen. Looks like it’s straight from Italy. I set a rule for myself a long time ago to only eat warm bread. I hate when I fill up on bread and can’t enjoy the meal. Their bread came out room temperature but looked so good I had to try it. It is delicious and the butter they serve with it is addictive. We started with the short rib sliders recommended by the hostess Lily. They were the best I’ve ever had, and I order them wherever I see them on the menu. The arugula and fennel salad is delicious as is the Caesar. Which presents a problem because they have so many delicious looking salads on the menu that I want to try but I know next time I’m in town I will want to get the same salads because they were so good. The Forrest mushroom pizza recommended by the pizza guy is calling my name. Not sure what mushrooms they are but they are delicious and the texture is amazing. The pizza crust is some I’ve the best I’ve ever had. The chicken Francese has a creamier sauce than the version we are used to but so delicious. You don’t need a knife to cut it, so tender and juicy. The pasta is homemade, I can’t believe how much better it is even than the highest end pasta from Italy. Perfect texture! They also have great coffee which is a major plus to my husband. We are now on a trip in the north east. I find myself comparing every meal to Tre Luna. We’ve had some good meals but I can’t wait to make it back to Hoover.