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    An old-school Italian cafe in a building that's been around forever, DePalma's runs a long menu of pasta, pizza, calzones, and antipasti in a downtown room that stays reliably hectic on game weekends and most other nights. The hand-tossed New York-style pies move fast, and the shell pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach has its own loyal following. Save room: the tiramisu and white chocolate bread pudding are not decorative.

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    • Antipasto

      “The antipasto is a go-to opening dish, and the hand-tossed New York-style pizzas are big sellers as well.”

      Eater
    • Shells florentine

      “Guests also come for Shells Florentine, giant shell-shaped pasta stuffed with spinach, oregano, ricotta, provolone, and marinara sauce.”

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    • Tiramisu

      “Exceptional desserts include tiramisu, cannoli, and white chocolate bread pudding — you can’t go wrong with any of them.”

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    • Cannoli

      “Exceptional desserts include tiramisu, cannoli, and white chocolate bread pudding — you can’t go wrong with any of them.”

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    Address
    2300 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 11 AM

    • Monday Closed
    • Tuesday Closed
    • Wednesday Today 11 AM to 9 PM
    • Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM
    • Friday 11 AM to 9 PM
    • Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM
    • Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM
    Phone
    (205) 759-1879
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