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1. My wife and I enjoyed date night tonight! Every employee we ran into at the restaurant was as nice as they can be! Our waitress Madison was extremely helpful and patient with my wife making selections! Service was impeccable! Food was amazing! Overall experience, some of the best we’ve had in Birmingham!

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2. My wife and I recently visited Bocca Ristorante to celebrate her birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable, with our server Madison D leading the charge and the server assistants being incredibly attentive throughout the evening.

   We began our evening with a bottle of Lassegue St. Emillion Grand Cru and a Ketel One vodka martini, both of which set the stage perfectly. The bread service quickly followed, featuring absolutely addictive focaccia paired with high-quality olive oil.

   For our antipasti course, we split a Caesar Salad (Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Croutons, Anchovy), which was clearly made with house-made dressing—delicious and fresh. We also indulged in the Arancini di Riso (Risotto Croquettes, Vodka Sauce), which were to die for. The vodka sauce was probably the best I’ve ever had, and my wife, who typically doesn’t enjoy vodka sauce, loved it.

   Moving on to the primi course, my wife had the Tagliatelle Bolognese (Grana Padano). While it had a depth of flavor, it was missing a certain something, though the noodles were perfectly cooked. I opted for the Linguini with Clams (Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, Crushed Red Pepper) and was absolutely delighted. This dish is my litmus test for any Italian restaurant, and Bocca Ristorante passed with flying colors. The clams were perfectly cooked, and the flavors were expertly balanced.

   For the secondi course, I asked Madison if there were any specials for the evening and was thrilled to snag the last order of Braised Beef Short Rib (Polenta, Red Wine, Artisanal Mushroom, Baby Carrots). While I’ve had arguably better short ribs elsewhere, this dish was unique with the polenta replacing the usual grits. The sauce was excellent, and the meat was incredibly thick and flavorful.

   In addition to sharing the short rib, my wife ordered the Chicken Picatta (Lemon Butter Sauce, Capers, Brown Butter Gnocchi). The sauce was excellent, the chicken perfectly cooked, but the brown butter gnocchi stole the show. If I could have a bowl of those gnocchi with the vodka sauce, my life would be complete.

   For my dish, I chose the Scallop Risotto (Creamy Vegetable Risotto, Red Pepper, and Basil Pesto). The scallops were well-seasoned and perfectly cooked, and the risotto didn’t last long under my wife’s fork either—it was fantastic. The red pepper and basil pesto was a fresh, incredible take that I absolutely loved.

   To finish, I took Madison’s suggestion and tried a Carajillo instead of my usual iced Irish coffee, and it’s safe to say I have a new favorite after-dinner espresso drink. The bartender is clearly a pro with both liquor and the espresso machine. My wife and I split the Italian Butter Crunch Doughnut (Toffee, Walnuts, Almonds, Salted Caramel Ice Cream) and a strawberry semifreddo, both of which were excellent conclusions to a wonderful dinner.

   In summary, Bocca Ristorante provided an exceptional dining experience with standout dishes, impeccable service, and an atmosphere perfect for a special occasion. Highly recommended.

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3. If experience is what you looking for! Then this is your spot and don’t pass it up. I can’t even talk about the service it was top notch. Are waiter was so knowledgeable about everything on the menu. I was impressed from the moment the door was opened and our chairs were pulled out before us. give this place a shot.

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4. We had reservations for a anniversary dinner Saturday evening. The welcome was wonderful and the card was an unexpected, nice touch. He had shrimp which he enjoyed. I had the scallops and risotto. Three scallops were okay; on the small size for only having three. The risotto had no seasoning and tasted like mush. We sat on the patio and were the only ones on the patio. My big concern was the service. We ask for a couple of minutes to order….20 minutes later someone returned. After eating we waited another 20 minutes for someone to return. Not attentive at all. The ambience inside was very nice.

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5. We ate at Boca for our anniversary dinner after eating at Chez Fonfon. Chez Fonfon was great, Boca was better. We had spicy veal meatball for primi and the garganelli with asparagus. Both came with a piece of fresh focaccia to soak up all the red and white yumminess. The meatballs were perfectly season and the tomato sauce had the perfect amount of acidity to balance the umami. The garganelli is the best pasta I have ever had, no words, just order it. We split a lemon chicken gnocchi dish, best gnocchi ever. It disappeared before we were able to remember to take a picture. For desert we got the Italian butter crunch doughnut. My wife said it was delicious and would only let me smell it. I got the strawberry cheesecake, it was also delicious.

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