Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina

The food here is good and tons of fun pizza options are available. The pizza crust is light, and the toppings are flavorful...a perfect size for two people to share. The fried risotto balls are good but are underwhelming in overall taste and came out cold (idk if it's just that day that they weren't hot since we went during non-busy hours). Unfortunately, I think the food is a bit overpriced for what you get, but I would go again. The service was good. We were told that the waiter thought our first pizza was overcooked. So, she had them make us a new one, which was appreciated, and we were grateful for being informed. The atmosphere is so fun. I love the vibe. 5/5 on that for sure. Overall, I think it would be a fun casual date spot

Got the oven roasted wings (5/5) and the pizza with half pepperoni and half cheese (3/5)! The wings were amazing, they have a slight spice to them which I didn’t expect. The pizza was decent, but not my favorite. I think the sauce and pepperoni could be more flavorful, but the crust was good! I also ordered my food to-go, so maybe the pizza would have been better fresh. Solid spot!

It was just okay! The service was quick and very basic. The food was not memorable for me - it wasn’t bad, but just fine. After we were done eating, we weren’t asked if we wanted anything else and were promptly handed the check which made me feel like there wasn’t a desire for us to stay longer but I could be wrong.

Great look, great location Service was spot on friendly, helpful and professional. Portions were quite small for the price Food tasted fresh and well prepared. Good spot for a first date.

It was ny Birthday 🎂 the only thing they do is free ice cream. Food was incredible had chicken parm and pasta Alfredo.

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina is an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Italian flavors and high-quality ingredients. From the moment you walk in, the warm and inviting atmosphere sets the perfect tone for a great dining experience. The star of the show is definitely their wood-fired pizza—the crust is perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and has that delicious smoky flavor you can only get from a true wood-fired oven. The Margherita pizza was simple yet flavorful, with fresh basil and high-quality mozzarella. I also tried their house-made pasta, which was cooked to perfection and paired with a rich, flavorful sauce. Beyond the food, the service was fantastic. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive. The drink selection, including their craft cocktails and Italian wines, complemented the meal perfectly. If you’re looking for a restaurant that offers authentic Italian dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients, Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina is the place to go. I’ll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

We had a nice lunch which was slightly tainted by our table neighbors… we were seated by a table with a bunch of small, excited, loud kiddos… there was plenty of room to seat us elsewhere and yes, I could have asked to move… but by the time it became slightly obnoxious we already had drinks and an app! Aside from that the food was good. Nice menu options and a nice environment for lunch.

Best gluten free pizza or pizza you'll get anywhere. Salads, gluten free pasta too and soup. Vegan cheese available. Gluten free focaccia. Can't tell difference between regular and gluten free and serves all my families dietary needs! Excellent food and atmosphere. Pizza takes longer because fresh made to order. Quality ingredients in all dishes.

I would give it 4.5! but overall a five. We had a reservation for a wednesday night which got pretty packed. The pizza was recommended to me by a coworker and they were right. We got the pistachio and meat on just half and the lemon came through tastefully. We also god a mushroom pasta which i'm biased and those are great. only hesitant on the full five because the tiramisu was the smallest thing i've seen. We were on the second floor which is smaller but great to yap over a bottle of wine. Our server was great and consistently checked in on us. I liked this place better than other sit-down places in royal oak because it felt like they made it fresh to order. I would recommend this place!

I had really large hopes for this place to be good, since I've heard it was one of the first, if not the first pizza chain to open up in Michigan that utilized sourdough as there main base. The pizza there was very good. The tomato really popped, that's what they believe makes a good pizza, you can taste that belief. That's something I will always believe, without a good tomato, no good pizza. The buffalo mozzarella did not like staying in place on the pizza, it just kept falling off. They always make their pizza too thin, and everything becomes a gross, sloppy mess. But when you get it out of the oven, that's the best experience. The crust was chewy, crunchy, and crispy all at the same time. I couldn't wait for the chicken wings to come AND... Those were genuinely the driest wings. No flavor, no meat. A lot of it was just bone. And then when the tiramisu came to the table I took a look around, just to see if anyone was watching me. I took a bite of the tiramisu, and it all came to me. It's good, but I can't like anything. Because I hate everything. I hate you. I am raci- 4/5

We have eating @ the Royal Oak location several times. Usually, on the lovely shaded patio with our dogs. Service was fast, friendly, and helpful. Upstairs seating was hosting someone's elegant birthday party- it looked like a perfect place for a special celebration! Will keep that in mind for future parties. Went in for a quick bite this time, we both ordered small plates, the homemade meatballs, and the arancini were topped with their excellent sauce- which we also enjoyed with some focaccia on the side. Hubs had a small bowl of minestrone which was homemade and had wonderful fresh chunks of veggies. Love this place! Will frequent it again and again.

Overall, the ambiance was great for a dinner with friends. However, the pizza was not the greatest. It is woodfired so I had that expectation. But the , overall taste left much to be desired.

I have loved their food for years. It's my favorite pizza outside of Italy. The service has also always been great.

Firstly much like most places in royal oak parking is severely lacking for this place. No handicap parking in the small lot they have of the 20 parking spot lot. I feel this should be requirement. Inviting interior seating for small and large parties. Service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. Order the wood fired vegetable pizza which was decent but nothing to say much for other than the lack of veggies on it. I counted one piece of zucchini per slice. For dinner ordered the eggplant parm which was not good. The eggplant was chewy, watery and lacked flavor. I assume this due to them not bleeding the water from the eggplant before breading and cook which is a required for this dish. In short, there are better Italian places nearby

Nice patio - however, when the train goes by cover your ears. LOL Delicious Amalfi Mule! Good food with nice ambience. Chopped salad - try it!

Fun ambiance and pretty quick service! I loved my pizza with pistachios and sausage and would totally order that again. My boyfriend was less of a fan of the pizza he ordered since the onions and peppers on it came out pretty raw still.

Was very disappointed in this place & it's been on my list for so long. Good service & food came out in a timely manner. Pizza - not crispy, a little salty. It's the thin slice but it just didn't hit the same. Spaghetti & meatballs - good amount of sauce, noodle had a weird texture. Wanted to be El dente but has a weird mushy texture to it. The sauce was on the sour side for me. Meatballs were good tho.

The food here isn't bad, but it isn't great either. Neapolitan style pizza is my favorite, and there aren't that many choices here in Metro Detroit, so I basically try them all. The crust texture was alright, but the pizza itself was underseasoned, so it was just a bit bland. Our server was friendly, but not very attentive with refills etc. The space is sort of cookie-cutter industrial too, it doesn't have a lot of charm, and is quite noisy with the echo.

Good day .. started happy hour so sat at the bar, which is very small but acquaint for being personable with the bartenders .. food who was delicious started with the carrots pairing as well as some shrimp and then to Fungi pizza with added arugula delicious ambience was wood furniture, fire wood everywhere, comfortable and comfy

Never have I left Bigalora and thought, that sucked. What a waste of calories and money. For years since they opened the first in Farmington Hills I've been a most loyal customers. Always good pizza and always good service. Every time without fail. My personal favorite is the wood roasted veggie pizza. It's simply great.

Very disappointed with this place I was there many years ago and was ok the dough was soft and tomato was perfect and good amount of mozzarella cheese, this time I had a margarita pizza with a lots of tomato sauce and no much mozzarella cheese , no flavor to it very basic I will say that little ceasar pizza is better . Sad to say but I will give 2 out 10 to this place not sure how they are still open .

I love their pizza, we went Friday night and had a 20 minute wait so we had a beer at the bar. We were able to eat outside and enjoy the evening, our waitress was attentive and gave recommendations for the best pizza. Their pizza is made with the most amazing crust.

I ordered pasta which was dry clumped together tasteless. first visit will not go back soup was delicious but served without crackers and was told I could order side of bread. I've been to many Italian restaurants and this was the worst.

Nice spot to grab a quick bite if you're in the Royal Oak, MI area. We came after seeing a show at the Royal Oak Theater and it was a good choice. They offer numerous different wood fired pizzas made fresh in front of you in their open kitchen. If pizza isn't your thing there are also many different pasta dishes and small plates available. The atmosphere is casual, and gives you a small Italian pizza shop feel. They also have a small parking lot behind the building to save you from paying to park.

We ordered lunch from Bigalora for a co-workers birthday. We had several pizzas, 2 salads, a pasta Alfredo and cannoli. It was an amazing lunch! The staff was helpful, and one server even helped me carry everything to my car -- in 5* weather, and she didn't have a coat on. My only real criticism is that, rather than cutting the pizza themselves, they gave us a little pizza cutter so we had to do it.

I've always been a fan of this place. Had it for the first time in Plymouth and I was so excited to see that it's close to home now. The pizza is delicious, the focaccia is next level good, and the drinks were just right. Open area, lots of good vibes and music going on. Great visit.

I'm still a huge fan of biga. Their pizza is one of the best ever. The right stuff, I always feel good after eating a pizza here. Bocco sausage outstanding. Love the pastas too. Marinara sauce and some arancini or meatballs, right on. Paper plane cocktail for the last 10 years, so ahead of everyone, yet true old school southern Italian. Love to sit outside in the summer. Inside is airy and staff is always helpful.

I went with a few friends and got sat immediately! The restaurant was very clean and large. We all ordered different pizzas and enjoyed them :) they are a pretty good size for someone to eat the entire thing, if you're hungry.

I really love Bigalora. To me, it is usually a 4+, but on this occasion, my pizza was not very warm and their were only 6 small pieces of sausage on it. I expected more from them. The waiter was also short and curt and forgot my drink order. The saving grace was that my pizza was even better the next day when I threw it into the air fryer to warm it up. I hope my next visit is better than this one was.

We ordered takeout from here last weekend. Part of the order was Potato Croquettes and on the order form is the option to make it Vegan which we selected on our order. BUT, when we went to pick up our order the hostess said they could not be made Vegan so we had to order something else while we waited 15 minutes for the replacement item to be prepared. NOW why in the hell do you offer a Vegan option for ANY dish if it cannot be prepared as Vegan?????? Obviously we left there unhappy.

Overall this was a great place! I really enjoyed it! I came here with a group of friends and even though we were a big party, service was very timely. They do accommodate gluten free individuals and have a variety of options for all who have dietary restrictions! I personally had the focaccia bread (which was the most delicious bite ever!) and spaghetti and meatballs and it was delicious! It was a very generous portion and I felt it was definitely worth the price! Great place to relax with friends and family!

Came here for a work party Wednesday after work, we booked it ahead of time and got the upstairs. We were sat immediately and they even let us come by a little bit earlier than we had planned. We started with Calamari which was surprisingly delightful perfect crunch and the prices were pretty good in size, also got the potato croquette which was delicious also and the risotto balls which if you have never gotten you must get, you only get two balls per order same with the croquette. I ordered the chicken parmigiana which was very good I ordered extra crispy and they made it just that. Jo-Jo was our server and he was absolutely amazing and was always around to clear the table or help get drinks anything we needed he was on it. Place was super clean as well. Dessert we ordered the frittelle which to me was just like a funnel cake just a bit thicker but was scrumptious!

This place was cute to me. We sat in closed in heated patio Me and my son the ambiance was great quiet inside patio a little louder inside restaurant. Food was tasty I ordered ceasar salad fries and my son ordered a pizza and strawberry sundae that was huge he liked it but could not finish it. While eating lunch a train came by since the restaurant is located right next the train tracks it was loud but beautiful. We enjoyed our visit . Staff was friendly .

Spaghetti and Alfredo were really good! When we said we were in a rush, they went really fast and cooked i all the stuff we ordered!!!

Last week I had a rep bring in pizza. We had a few slices left so I brought it home-- my very picky daughter loved it! Like are it all and wanted to go get more. (For me that's a win) Can you believe she didn't want the coco classic, she wanted the Margherita pizza. I always want to try a few things off each side of the menu.. We started with risotto balls, and the truffle fries. If I could make one suggestion: don't eat the truffle, it's very bitter. I expected it to be grated over the fries) that didn't deter my kids and I from eating all of them. We then moved onto red pizza: Margherita White pizza: Brussels Sprouts Pasta: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Dessert: Strawberry parfait and 2 scoops of kid gelato. The food was so good we got 2 more pizzas to go. In all that food talk, I forgot to mention our server. I'm terrible with remembering names. But he was stellar. We were the only tables for a few minutes but as we were finishing up, it started to pickup. Actually I think I caught a cook or dishwasher outside and asked if I was ok parking and he was very kind. --I know parking sucks in RO but there is ample parking across the street. Super convenient. Super easy. For a good pizza and fresh pasta.. everything was right on par for price vs expectations. Actually beat my expectations.

Super yummy & unique pizza flavors. Great for date night, a drink or lunch. The decor is awesome.

We always enjoy eating here & the patio in the summer is our favorite. My husband says they make the BEST Negroni! We usually share salad, the arugula with shaved parmesan, a Margharita Bufala pizza and Rigatoni Bolognese. It can be a little noisy in the dining room when they're very busy. Service has been excellent.

Dinner tonight. Two of the three dishes ok. My spaghetti with meatballs: over cooked pasta. Actually paste. I was surprised. Restaurant logged my critique with courtesy. Given inedible pasta and flavor profile less than appealing don't think I'll order again.

We really enjoyed Bigalora! There was a little wait on a Friday night, no big deal. They text you when your table is ready. There outside patio area, but it was still cold outside. When were were seated, our table was upstairs. We had a great view of the whole dining area. We started with some refreshing cocktails and some potato croquettes. Delicious! He chose to do a fettuccine pasta, I went for the woodfired mushroom & onion pizza with white sauce. Bigalora uses sourdough crust, it's amazing. He loved the pasta, but the sauce was a little on the runny side. There is a wonderful selection of desserts, next time we will save room. There are a few locations in the area, give Bigalora a try!

I seriously have poor luck at Bigalora. Server was really nice. She replaced the pizza. But this seems to be a thing with me and this place. A spotted crust on the bottom of a neopolitan-style pizza is a good thing. But this wasn't edible. Time to give up. It really bums me out. Asked my brother and sister-in-law from out of town to meet me there. They were asking "why did you pick this place?" as we left. Totally embarrassing. Not the first time they've let me down at Bigalora.

This was my first time. The service was appalling. They did not serve the food the same time for everyone at the table. Most people at the table almost finished their food, by the time some of us received it. Waited about 10-15 minutes extra. They did not bring the right food,...etc. The food tasted ok,... that is why I giving them 2 stars. Most likely will never go back! Also found the place too noisy. For sure not for a romantic dinner.

Great pasta and pizza! I've yet to find something I didn't love on their menu! The staff is very kind and helpful!

Parking is a challenge - like everywhere in Royal Oak. Risotto balls & meatballs are yummy. Sauce is outstanding. My daughter liked the pasta Emiliana. I want to go back & try the funghi pizza & salads.

I had my work department holiday lunch here. Party of 9. Everyone got their food before me and the waitstaff gave an extra pizza they made as a consolation. I didn't want pizza. I had to ask for a refill of my soda. Water was self serve. Paper straws.

I don't have any complaints about the five-star service or food on my first visit. The food was delicious. The Pistachio White Pizza was the best pizza I've had in a long time. I like the taste of the house made sausage and the pistachio pesto with garlic oil. I also liked the Italian Tuna Salad and the Wood Roasted Beets Salad. Take-out service was friendly, excellent, and attentive. The woman at the front gave me plenty of plates, utensils, napkins, and extra parmesan and red pepper flakes. My party loved the food so much that I came back soon after for another take-out dinner. The second visit was two stars. The service the second time was not up to par. The person who gave me my food did not ask nor provide any plates or utensils. I ordered a handful of small plates and none of them stood out as something I'd order again. The Wood Roasted Wings were a bit tough. The Focaccia should be free with orders. It's a $5 piece of greasy burnt bread. The Spicy Agrodolce White Pizza was not good at all. As you can see from the photo, it was very burnt all around the edges and even towards the middle of the pizza. There is no excuse to give a customer a pizza like this. Just own up to burning the food and offer a refund or a credit for another visit. The only dish I would order again would be the Strozzapreti Norcina Pasta, which has the house made sausage that I like with tomato, cream, grana padano, and truffle oil. There was a good portion of housemade sausage and a noticeable taste of the truffle oil. For a restaurant of this caliber and price range, the quality of the food and service should not be so inconsistent. I will likely eat here again to try more of the pizza and pasta and to order my favorites, like the Pistachio White Pizza and Strozzapreti Norcina. It does concern me that depending on the chef I could get burnt food. I will check my order before leaving next time and ask for a refund if I get something like that burnt pizza again.

Updated-Jason reached out and offered to rectify the poor experience we had when we were there recently. We went back and got a fantastic pizza and the heirloom carrots (for takeout) but were greeted warmly and with good conversation. Happy to see that things have picked back up and we will be back soon!

We arrived right before the dinner rush and although several staff members were upfront around the bar it took several minutes before we were asked how they could help. Once we were seated our server was great and the food came out rather quickly. We started with the calamari, which was good but could have been cooked just slightly more. For entrees we had the spaghetti with meatballs and the margherita pizza with added prosciutto. Everything was served hot and had lots of flavor. Besides the slow seating experience we'd revisit when in town again.

Went in on a Friday. We wanted to sit outside but there was a private event on their patio. We sat in side up stairs. Food was good, service was good. We ordered the chopped salad and prosciutto to start. Then the white anchovy pizza, pistachio pizza, and ham and mushroom pizza. The pistachio was the star of the show! We will be back.

Margherita pizza was just about perfect, and the big windows create a beautiful space. However, I wish the funghi pizza had fresh thyme.

Such a beautiful restaurant. While parking is very difficult to find, this restaurant is worth the 3 block walk I had to endure just to find a spot. Overall, the atmosphere is inviting, the music set at the perfect volume, warm lighting, cozy tables, and extra long windows overlooking Main St. make this the perfect date night spot. I ordered a glass of Baia Sauvignon Blanc which was delicious, the Wood Roasted Beet salad which was yummy! Fresh arugula, delicious beets, walnuts, fresh goat cheese, and vinaigrette made for a delicious start to my meal. For dinner, I had the Gluten-Free Roasted Tomato Pizza which was AMAZING! So fresh, so fluffy, so yummy! I'm in l-o-v-e. For dessert, I ordered the Pistachio Gelato that was sweet, creamy, and light. The staff was very kind and for the amount of people in the restaurant, it was not loud at all. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal. I would definitely recommend!

Over priced? Beet salad had 3-chunks of a beet, sad Pizza undercooked, crust all white and soft, sauce no taste Overrated

Many pizza choices. The red sauce veggie was my favorite. Outdoor seating is charming.

In full transparency, we only did takeout from this restaurant so I can't give a full review on their service. While picking up the pizza, I stepped inside and waited near their kiosk. Despite getting someone's attention and being told one minute, it's still took 10 minutes for someone to come over and actually speak to me/hand me the pizzas that we're sitting on the counter. The pizza was mediocre. I ordered the Prosciutto di Parma, which was okay - just didn't hit the spot. We also ordered a Pizza Nutella. The topping tasted like a chunky textured, bland chocolate sauce instead of Nutella. The strawberries were not very fresh tasting. I think this place has a great location and a cool vibe in the summertime. However, I was slightly disappointed with the flavor of the food.

The food was very good. Unfortunately it took an extremely long time for all of us to be served. The first person in our group of 6 received it 45 minutes before the last person was served. In fact 4 of the pizzas were served at the same time. But the last one was served 20 minutes later. Apparently the kitchen got confused with the fact that 2 people got the same pizza. They did offer us 1 free dessert to our group, which we took. But once we got home, I realized how poorly we were treated. The server apologized when we were getting ready to leave, but nothing from management no explanations were given. And we had to ask about the long wait a few times. . I mean, perhaps if they forgot to make the pizza we should not have had to pay for the pizza. Very disappointing with this restaurant.

Great pizza place with a broad range of options on the menu! Had to try Brussel sprouts and it was delicious with vinegar and all the seasoning! As to pizza, we took one red , salami and one white veggie! Both were great, the one with veggies turned out to be our favorite since tomatoes , arugula and cheese were just perfect Service was fast and friendly! And seating area on the second floor was cozy and nice with a view of the city streets through large windows!

They were offering 50% off all pizza on the menu so I said, why not. I wanted to try them for a while and the special offer was a good opportunity to do so. Ordering process was quick and easy, we arrived at suggested time at the restaurant and they were quickly out with our order. We got one classic red pizza with vegan cheese (extra $3) and one pepperoni with mushroom. I have to say, this was by far the best vegan pizza I had so far. I'm talking about the vegan cheese here. I have to admit that finding a good vegan cheese substitute for pizza is not easy but here they nailed it. Not sure what brand they use but it's delicious. The non vegan pizza was also super good based on my husband's words. The size of the pizza was perfect, we both finished ours to the last bite. We will definitely be back for more.

Ordered 4 pizzas to go. They were all delicious and different. The toppings were fresh and the dough was good. Could have been slightly more crispier but certainly acceptable.