Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato 610 Preserve Parkway, Hoover, AL 35226

"The pizza here is authentic and delicious. It tasted just like the brick oven pizzas we had in Italy. We ordered a 16oz Quattro Stragioni (aka 4 seasons pie), and it fed two adults and 1 kiddo exactly. We drank water from the filtered station, so our lunch was not only incredible, it was very affordable at $21 before tax and tip. The location was a lovely surprise, sitting at the edge of a high-end neighborhood, but was somehow still unassuming and very comfortable. Lots of family-style seating inside and out, and the open kitchen let us watch them cook while we waited. The weather was chilly and rainy, so the outside seating wasn't utilized much the day we were there, but I can imagine on a pretty day that sitting outside would be a treat. We can't wait to get back and try more of the menu, but it will be hard to talk ourselves out of getting the same fantastic meal. Complimenti al cuoco!"

"My wife and I attended a fun Wine & Dine event to see the homemade mozzarella demonstration. This was a fantastic event with a packed house. The stories and history of mozzarella were very interesting. The exchange between Guiliana and Bernard was funny, entertaining, and you got a sense of their food passion and knowledge. The demonstration was very educational and interesting. Let's not forget the food we received. It was wonderful. Caprese salad, homemade pasta with fresh marinara, very tasty meatballs, and a fantastic canoli. We had been here before for pizza but this event made me want to come back for a hands on cooking event. I highly recommend this restaurant! Very warm and inviting, lots of beer and wine choices, good/authentic/experienced people who welcome you and thank you for coming in. So much fun and we will be back!"

"I really enjoyed the Chicken Pesto Pizza, but others in our party of seven were not as impressed. We had cheese pizza (one large and one small), chicken parm pasta, chicken Alfredo pasta, and garlic knots. Three pizzas, garlic knots, salad, and two entrees, three drinks and four waters = $125."

"Wonderful location next to a park and the Moss Rock Preserve. Great beer selection. The wood fired Pizza is very good but not amazing, and it’s quite expensive for what you get. The have an inflatable bouncy castle on the weekends for kids and indoor/outdoor seating. Very family friendly!"