NEW: Luca Lagotto and Luca Mercato Lagotto now open in Homewood [Photos]

Today, local hospitality brand Pihakis Restaurant Group (PRG) announced the opening of a new restaurant and market in the heart of Homewood. Read on to learn more about Luca Lagotto and Luca Mercato Lagotto.

Meet Homewood’s newest restaurant/market combo

Announced earlier this year, Luca Lagotto and Luca Mercato Lagotto are a new casual Italian restaurant and market concept from PRG, the brand behind several beloved Birmingham restaurants, including:

• Rodney Scott’s BBQ
• Hero Doughnuts & Buns
• Little Donkey
• Tasty Town

The PRG team worked with Montgomery-based Chambless King Architects to design each building, harkening back to the centuries-old buildings found throughout Italy combined with the energy of modern Italian design.

“Luca Lagotto and Luca Mercato Lagotto are inspired by the charming villages in the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy and their dedication to quality products and ingredients.

We are thrilled to bring this level of culinary experience and craftsmanship to Birmingham. We look forward to opening our doors to the community and providing a place to gather and share memorable meals together.”

Nick Pihakis, Founder and CEO of Pihakis Restaurant Group

Both Luca Lagotto and Luca Mercato Lagotto will be open seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday from 11AM to 9PM and Friday and Saturday from 11AM to 10PM.

Luca Lagotto

Located at 1722 28th Ave S in Homewood, Luca Lagotto is a full-service restaurant offering a robust menu of traditional Italian fare, including:

• Small plates
• Fresh pastas
• Pizzas
• Seasonally inspired entress
• Classic and creative cocktails
• An approachable wine list
• Non-alcoholic libations
• And more

The restaurant’s menu—which utilizes both locally sourced ingredients and imported specialty ingredients—was designed by Executive Chef Rita Bernhardt in partnership with PRG Executive Chef Paul Yeck.

Luca Mercato Lagotta

Neighboring Luca Lagotta is the charming market Luca Mercato Lagotto. Designed as a neighborhood culinary shop, Luca Mercato Lagotto will offer a variety of prepared foods, wines and specialty products, such as:

• A curated selection of wine
• Imported and domestic packaged olive oils, tinned fish, condiments, cheeses, cured meats and snacks
• A variety of house-made products, including sauces and fresh + dried pasta

In addition, Luca Mercato Lagotto will offer a take-away menu featuring pizza, gelato and Italian sandwiches. Plus, guests can order from Luca Lagotta’s menu in the market as well.

Excited to check out Luca Lagotto and Luca Mercato Lagotto? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know what you think!