What should I order at Balagio Ristorante?
Balagio Ristorante
Sausage & Peppers
Mentioned multiple times as delicious and phenomenal, with rave reviews highlighting its fantastic flavor and pairing with potatoes.
Rigatoni (including Country Style Rigatoni)
Frequently praised for its delicious taste and perfect preparation, with specific notes on the quality of the red sauce and pasta cooking.
Chicken dishes (including Roasted Chicken, Chicken Limon, Chicken Vesuvio, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Pasta)
Multiple chicken dishes recommended for their superb flavor and freshness, often enjoyed in various forms and praised by several reviewers.
Tiramisu
Highlighted as an especially loved dessert, with a memorable presentation that added a special touch to celebrations.
Salad
Noted for being fresh and crispy, often served at the start of meals and well-liked by guests.
Meatloaf over mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy (Thursday special)
Recommended as an excellent special with great flavor and highly praised service accompanying the dish.
Calamari Bianco
Described as an excellent special with great seasoning and well-received by guests.
Eggplant
Mentioned as excellent and a dish worth returning for.
Fettuccine Carbonara with Alfredo Sauce
A custom request that was fulfilled deliciously, reminding a guest of a favorite dish from their younger years.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 4 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Balagio Ristorante
Spaghetti & meatballs & other Italian favorites served in a low-key, elegant atmosphere.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Balagio Ristorante known for?
Balagio Ristorante is known for Italian comfort food, especially calamari, chicken parmesan, chicken vesuvio, and its chocolate mousse cake. Reviewers also mention generous portions, well-spaced courses, and a menu that feels reliable for both regular dinners and special occasions.
What dishes are most recommended at Balagio Ristorante?
Reviewers most often highlight calamari, chocolate mousse cake, chicken parmesan, chicken vesuvio, manicotti, and sausage and peppers with potatoes. Other frequently praised plates include Mike G's chicken, rigatoni, roasted chicken, and the sausage and potatoes from buffet or family-style meals.
What is the atmosphere like at Balagio Ristorante?
The atmosphere is described as clean, inviting, cozy, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with a low-key elegant feel. It works well for groups and family events like showers and communions, but reviewers also mention solo dining and date-night dinners.
Is Balagio Ristorante good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is about $20 to $30, and reviewers often say the portions are generous enough that you do not leave hungry. That makes it feel like solid value for Italian meals, especially when ordering dishes like rigatoni, chicken parmesan, or family-style spreads for events.
What should I know about hosting events or making reservations at Balagio Ristorante?
Balagio Ristorante accepts reservations and recommends them for dinner, and it has a private dining room plus banquet hall space for showers, birthdays, communions, and other parties. Reviews say the staff is helpful with setup, timing, and service, which makes it a strong choice for planned events in Homewood.
Is parking available at Balagio Ristorante?
Yes. Free parking lot, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Balagio Ristorante have vegetarian options?
Yes, Balagio Ristorante offers vegan options.
Is Balagio Ristorante kid-friendly?
Yes, Balagio Ristorante is good for kids.
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