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Penne Pasta with Bolognese, Bechamel, & Café Salad - Grand Ticino, Birmingham, AL

Grand Ticino

4.2
4.2
130 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Just south of Birmingham on Hwy 280 you’ll discover a hidden gem that reflects old world comfort with modern twists on Mediterranean cuisine. Grand Ticino Trattoria Italiano is an upscale casual Italian restaurant. We offer a variety of food including: made from scratch pastas, authentic Neapolitan pizzas, signature dishes, and full bar with custom cocktails. Between our intimate dining room, classy bar, and covered patio, we have a space for all to enjoy! At Grand Ticino, we pride ourselves in making you feel like you are part of our famiglia.
Saluti!

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What 130 people are saying

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Alabama

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Birmingham

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Birmingham

    Lively

Review summary

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Grand Ticino offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the "authentic Italian cuisine" and "friendly staff," making it a great spot for gatherings. Popular dishes like shrimp and grits and lamb chops receive high praise. Enjoy "half-price wine Wednesdays" for an added treat!

130 Reviews
  1. Staci

    Alabama1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Have always loved Grand Ticino, but was disappointed at my birthday dinner tonight. The shrimp scampi had way too much lemon, to the point where the pasta was not edible. Told the waiter, who did not seem to care. Doubt we will return.

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  2. Cindy VIP

    Alabama10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Cocktail came out for one person and was not a Full serving…they said they ran out but still charged regular price. Those that got pasta should have been asked if they wanted grated parm on it (spaghetti) but were not asked. A couple thought their wine may have been a little old. Food was good though!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Has gone “downhill”. Began as a good restaurant and worth the price. Should’ve just stuck with the lasagna. Had chicken parm and was akin to eating chicken jerky. Horrible and the service was substandard.

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  4. Frances

    Alabama5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, food was excellent, very accommodating for a large party. Great option for upscale Italian on 280

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  5. Dorothy

    Alabama36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. We loved the garlic bread. Loved the feta dressing on the wedge salad. My husband got the chicken parm & I ordered the chicken piccata. My husband loved the red sauce. I enjoyed my entree but it wasn't the best I ever had. I think this is a great local restaurant for the 280 near Lee Branch crowd. We live on the other side of town but ventured out. Our meal was enjoyable. We didn't try their pizza but it looked very good on the table of other diners.

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  6. Mia

    Alabama2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was amazing, but we were a bit disappointed by the food, WAY too oily, but we were looking forward for desert by ordering the bread pudding but it was way too dry. The server we had was amazing.

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  7. Jordan

    Alabama1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was great, food came out fast, and the drinks were good. Food could use more seasoning but overall it was good !

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  8. Jerry

    Alabama4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Went on Valentine’s Day. We were given a time limit. We did not delay ordering but struggled to finish eating before the time limit. We felt somewhat rushed. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was good.

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  9. Christy

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had reservations and was seated right away. Service was excellent! Food amazing!

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  10. Bo

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic! The Devilish Eggs for an appetizer is a must. Very friendly staff! Looking forward to going back!

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FAQs

Grand Ticino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 874-6757.

Grand Ticino is rated 4.2 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Grand Ticino

5511 highway 280 STE 109, Birmingham, AL 35242

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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