If you’re in the mood for delicious Italian cuisine (that’s almost always for me), look no further than Luca Lagotto in Homewood. This fresh pasta restaurant near Birmingham is the latest offering from Pihakis Restaurant Group, which also owns several other local restaurants, including HERO and Little Donkey.

Opened in February 2024, Luca Lagotto is named after the family dog, who is depicted in the restaurant's line art logo. The idea for the restaurant was born during a family trip to Italy and inspired by the small villages in the Emilia-Romagna region.