Here you will see the feddbacks of real people who are using the services of Bottega Cafe (Restaurant) in Alabama.
At the present the business gets a rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 and that rating is based on 417 reviews.
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This Restaurant belongs to the category of Cafe.
Great overall experience in a historic restored building. Worth the trip
“Always a treat!!” The pizza / salads are delicious and unique for lunch, but the recent visit for brunch was a whole new level of enjoyment. My frittata was very tasty with excellent texture and my wife and I split an order of french toast that was absolutely heavenly!!
Excellent food in an amazing atmosphere!
The food was great, service very good.
This place is excellent, If you like Tiramisu here you can find the best in the World
Historically always one of the best places to have lunch or a romantic date
Great atmosphere, excellent service by "April"... Oven fired Pizza w/crawfish n sausage... delicious... celebrating Graduation from Dental school, they accommodated our party of 15. Job well done to staff!
We had a fine experience. The food was acceptable for the price. The wait staff was unnecessarily slow. It was between meal hours and few in the restaurant but still took quite a while to do everything. The crab cakes wasn't as advertised - all lump crab inside covered with light breading. The breading was inside and was not lump crab.
A little pricy at dinner but really good at lunch. The fresh fish sandwich is always on point. Everything I have ever tasted here was very good. Again, just a shade pricey for lunch but exceptionally good tasting.
Awesome food and great atmosphere. Will definitely return
Always consistently amazing. We eat here every time we are in Birmingham.
My boyfriend and I went to Bottega for my birthday expecting a great meal and service based upon the reviews. When we arrived no hostess greeted us. We waited at the front for about 5 minutes just for a hostess to tell us to go to other side of the restaurant. We then waited another 5 minutes at the front before the hostess sat us at our reserved table. The drink I had (the Hemingway) was the best thing I had all night. The appetizer we got was peaches and prosciutto. While the flavor of the appetizer was perfect, there was not enough prosciutto on the plate. The entrees are where things really went downhill. I order chicken saltimbocca, which had prosciutto, mozzarella, sage, and potatoes. The dish was very underwhelming. The main flavor of the dish was salt. I couldn’t taste any sage. It was extremely disappointing. My boyfriend order veal scaloppine with asparagus, fontina, polenta and fried onions. His dish was even worse than mine. There was absolutely no flavor on plate other than salt. The asparagus had no seasoning on them whatsoever. I am really baffled as to how this place has such great reviews. I am only giving this place 2 stars because of my drink and the appetizer. I can’t believe this is a top rated restaurant in this city.
Love this place for special occasions! Great food! The crab cake is the best I have ever eaten. The salmon was cooked and flavored to perfection. And, the baked feta was delicious. Their drinks really did have 1 1/2 ounces of alcohol in them! Highly recommend you not be in a hurry at lunch and you make reservations for dinner. The food is worth the extra wait time, though! I hope to eat there again, one day. It takes this Georgia girl 2 hours to get there, though!
Amazing food amazing service and the best hoostes
Excellent food. Very reasonable price. Very friendly staff. Complimentary valet parking. What more can you ask ?
Friendly service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere within which to enjoy a meal!
Delicious fresh food options! Of course, service is always impeccable. Good service makes the food even better.
The food is amazing, as many other people have stated, but what impressed me the most was our waiter. He was the perfect balance of helpful and available without being overbearing and constantly at our table. I also forgot to take my credit card with me when I left the table and he literally ran down the street to catch me and give it to me.
Best place I've ever eaten
Food is fantastic, service is even better.
Excellent food with good service. One of my favorite places to go. The crab cake was delicious.
Food and service were both stellar... As always!
This was my second and VERY LAST time patronizing this restaurant. The service was ok. My food was not cooked to order for the 2nd time. It was after lunch time so it wasn't busy at all. I'm really not sure what's going on here but I went 4 years ago and today there hasn't been ANY change.
Great food and location
Pricey but not over priced. Superb service and consistently good food
Must be the best pizza in town! Wait service is probably the best in town too.
The experience was a lot like going to an old European cafe. The service was great and the staff was friendly. Our food was excellent!
Great place for lunch!
My burger was fresh & delicious & the staff was nice as well as the setting.
Great atmosphere. Always solid food. Good drinks. Good bourbon selection.
Service, food and appearance were all top notch. A true flavor of Italian cooking.
I'm honestly underwhelmed. While one of the mains was good (snapper), the pasta was very overcooked and the tiramisù was just a boring cake. The service was extremely friendly and the local is very nice (althought loud), but the food was just not what one would expect.
Fantastic food and service
Absolutely fantastic food and impeccable service! I highly recommend both Bottega and Bottega Cafe.
Smaller establishment with excellent food. If you have a large group or come on a weekend plan accordingly.
Long time fabulousness in Birmingham. It has not lost its edge and keeps pace. Recommended.
Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. My food was delicious! I had the pleasure of devouring the Pork Milanese and a glass of Prosecco. The plate was so beautiful that I almost didn't want to disturb it. Kicking myself for not taking a picture of it. I love the coziness of this place. The friendly smiles and their attentiveness is off the charts. Outstanding!
One of the best restaraunts in the Country!
This little cafe is awesome. Customers do not want for anything, and you can tell they pride themselves on it. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is great, the prices are more than reasonable- just an all around phenomenal establishment. Even the valet is impressive- had the car ready to go before we even made it out to the curb. If you haven't made it out here yet, you should. You won't be disappointed.
The coffee was good. The cookie was OK, not bad, not the best ever. The atmosphere is cute and artsy, with paintings on the wall. The tables are a mix of what I remember as being 50's-60's style diner tables. It's a good place to go to relax a bit and people-watch.
Food is decent ask for the higher end menu. Atmosphere is good. Services is good.
The Bottega Bowl is a perfect lunch for a hot summer day. As a gluten-free vegetarian, there are not many restaurants where I leave feeling full and happy. Bottega was great and provides an enjoyable atmosphere. Plus the peach sorbet is really good.
Chicken Scalipini!
Always good and consistent
Very friendly staff, good food, and wonderful atmosphere, will definitely be back.
Split restuarant, one business attire, one casual. Ate on the casual side, get one of the pizzas.
A truly great bistro-style restaurant by the best chef in the States today. An elegant space, impeccable service and delightful food. And the desserts are sublime!
My girlfriend and I went to the cafe side and it was REALLY good! Of course it is on the more expensive side, but it was our Valentine's Day date. Gotta go all out. Will be going back soon, just not getting appetizer and dessert, although they were great. Just not in the budget for me.
One of the very best restaurants Birmingham has to offer.
It was GREAT
Awesome food and atmosphere.... I highly recommend this restaurant. Staff - including manager were on top of everything and extremely personable....The Italian offerings were superb.
Great pizza
Amazing food and drinks, We absolutely loved the staff. We cant wait to return
Great atmosphere, great food, and wonderful cocktails
Food, atmosphere, service was superb!
Frank Stitt’s Botegga Cafe continues to please. We’ve been coming here for years and find they are consistently good in all categories. We were in for a Friday lunch and had a salad and grilled amberjack sandwich. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. Our lunch was beautifully presented and perfectly cooked. We will be back! Urban Cowgill October 2018
The best food and drinks I've had, absolutely amazing!
One of the best restaurants I have been to ...the desert here is a must have.... looking forward to come again.
Great food and service. Great place for a casual meal.
It's a name that is synonymous with the fine dining scene in Birmingham. Bottega offers an upscale dining experience in a relatively simple ambiance with main focus on food and service. Food is exceptionally good and the menu changes frequently. If you are in Birmingham for a few days definitely check this place out.
Absolutely the Best! Frank and Pardis Stitt are pursuing excellence daily!!
I went here with my wife and mother in law. We cleaned every plate, everything was delicious. Food was good, wine was good. Awesome, awesome place.
The food was delicious with quick and friendly service. The cocktail and cuisine menus are not very extensive, but even with such a small selection, every thing tastes amazing. As expected, this restaurant is pricey (~$150 for two people after tip); however that was to be expected. This is not a place for the average consumer to visit on a regular basis, but it is terrific for those special occasions.
I've not been to this place in about 8 years. Last time I went the food was horrible and the service was worse plus our bill was over $1,000.00. I vowed to never go back and I haven't and won't!!!
Great Italian spot with good cocktails and my favorite tiramisu in town!
Amazing food. The Prime Ribeye was delicious. Always a great time at Bottega.
Dressy casual place. Great food. The pasta with fennel sausage was outstanding. I would love some crusty Italian bread instead of the foccacia, but it was good. They have a great wine list with affordable selections. Leave room for dessert.
Awesome lunch!
Food is spot on, heard it is the same chef as Highlands bar and grill just more vibrant atmosphere.
Love the food, service and ambiance here
I loved my food, but our primary waitperson was missing in action most of the night. The waiter from the other area served us more than he did. He never came to check on our drinks or refresh them. Everyone else look to have great service but I found ours lacking. Personally, If I could have I would have left the tip for the one who actually worked our area I really admired his work ethic. I gave it a 4 for the food and the fact that there were actually people who picked up the slack for our MIA waiter.
This place is elegant, good food, and the waiter we had was wonderful. The only problem I do have that the host seated us all the way in the corner where the kitchen was. We were the first person at the restaurant and they should pay more attention why we reserve a table to eat there. I did mentioned when I reserved that it was my birthday. Also, the deserts were to sweet, to be an Italian restaurant, I think sweets in Italy are not like sweets like America. I do like the appetizer I have eaten, and the main menu I had was alright. Would recommend this restaurant for others to try, but I would not want to eat there again.
Solid menu, not huge but each dish is well thought out and well executed. Full bar with great cocktails. Pecan old fashioned is great. Don't miss dessert, coconut cake is very good.
Not bad. Some of the cocktails are great. Good service. Definitely can be beaten though.
My favorite restaurant in Birmingham! The outdoor seating area is lovely in nice weather. Good food. Great service.
Food and service excellent but no menu for diners with allergies. No gluten free at all. That's what took away a star
The best crab cakes ever. We were lucky that we were there on a Tuesday when they are on the menu. The coconut pecan cake was also delicious. The restaurant lives up to its reputation. The waitstaff and decor add to the outstanding meal.
We enjoyed very high quality food and a ln adequate wine selection
Incredible, good drinks, and exceptional service. Javier was our server and he made our night, such a fun guy and fantastic server. Everything we ate was touched by heaven. We will be back.
Oustanding food and service.
Wonderful dining experience. In our party we had lamb, veal, fish and chicken everything was great.
I always leave this restaurant with a huge smile on my face. Bottega is easily my favorite place in town. Worth every penny
James was a fantastic server! Great food!Halibut sandwich was outstanding.
Bottega is one of the best places I have been to in Birmingham. Ambiance is good. Food tastes excellent. Overall on the upscale side dining with very good service. Going to school here in town and I come here with every visit to the campus and my experience has been consistent.
Was only on Birmingham for 48 hours but, as much as I enjoyed my visit, there's little indication I could have done much better on a culinary front. Service was prompt and charming. Ate at the cafe but a had a high-end experience. Appetizers through dessert were spot-on. Would go again.
Excellent food! Excellent Service! Everything is always something special and delicious!!
Frank Stitt and has team have a wonderful atmosphere here. We celebrated our 9 year anniversary with the beef carpaccio, scallops, hanger steak, and the Bottega bar for dessert. We will be back!
The most important part of any restaurant is if the food is good. And the food here is excellent. It's a little pricey but worth it. I also liked the portion sizes. The scene wasn't really my vibe. It's a hipster place if you like that kind of thing. Also, parking was hard to see and I didn't see anything but valet parking.
Absolutely wonderful food and service. Top notch!! If you are looking for an excellent food experience this is the place!
Nice place to go and enjoy!
One of the best dining experiences in Birmingham. A very quaint, but sociable atmosphere, with excellent food and welcoming service. The menu is very accommodating as well, with pizzas and a burger for the less adventurous. If you enjoy a wonderfully prepared meal, this is can't miss.
When the Godfather of S'uthn Deliciousness and the founder of the movement to make Birmingham the #1 Foodie City in the US stops by your table on a Saturday afternoon, you know the food will ALWAYS be exceptional!
Great atmosphere and our waitresses was professional and helpful. Food was very mediocre, finding a hair in my bruschetta
Excellant food and service. Wait staff James was excellent and had great options for us to decide on what we wanted to eat. We had out of town guests and they really enjoyed dinner. This is definitely a do over. Date was Feb. 5, 2019
The Montgomery Martini is exceptional! As was the Calzone and the chops and onion dip.
Lunch today was so wonderful! My guest and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The service could not have been better and my Rainbow Trout on sweet corn with green beans was spot on! Needless to say, the Coconut Pecan cake was just as delicious as ever! Thanks for a great lunch!Since my first visit a couple of months ago, I really can't stop going back to Bottega Cafe. It's great. We typically spend at least a couple of hours here just drinking wine, visiting, and eating great food.
Bottega is an outstanding cafe for Lunch or Dinner for full meal. My Smoked Salmon pizza was a light cooked crust then topped with just the right combination of thin red onions in a light marscapone then topped with salmon topped with quality capers. This unique recipe allows the diner to bite through the salmon and marscapone with red onions and gain this delicious meal. Will definitely order this again (after going through the Menu. My only disappointment was that their world famous Beef Carpaccio is no longer available on the Lunch Menu.
Best in Birmingham! Eclectic menu. Fried chicken liver app best anywhere. Melt in your mouth good. Always have a special that is very special. Service? Outstanding as well. Atmosphere? Also outstanding. Barstools? Too hard, need a more comfortable bar seat. Chance of returning again? 100% yes.
Fabulous service, food, and drinks. Perfectly low lit atmosphere. One of those places where you don't mind waiting for a table...especially if you grab a spot at the bar.
Excellent kitchen and flavor. My only caution is that the tiramisu is not the classic traditional recipe that I was looking for.
Great food - excellent service!
Matt is the best in the business.
What a beautiful and quaint place! The food is tasty & presentation is on point!
The drinks at Bottega are delicious. Every time I have gone the food was only ever okay. Went for New Years and my steak was over cooked. A different time I went and they had a tart on the menu and I found a curdled piece of egg in the tart filling. At Bottega prices you think the pastry chef could manage to due something as simple are pass a tempered egg mixture through a sieve.
Great food and atmosphere.
We ate there for our last anniversary and it was a special treat. Extremely unique and delightfully tasty dishes that exceed expectations. We don't eat at high end restaurants too often, so we were very happy that it was a very good experience. The menu changes constantly, but I don't believe anything on there looked like something that we thought, "Oh, we could just make that at home." And nothing tasted like something that I could reproduce either, as much as I would love to! The service was wonderful. You have to make a reservation, and this is well worth it because you will be seated and waited on as soon as you walk in the door. We noticed lots of little details that made the experience exceptional.
Absolutely perfection I wish we had a fine dining restaurant like this in Decatur Alabama. The Buttersquash soup and lobster spaghetti was made like one I've NEVER had in Alabama. But it is 1 of the top10 restaurants in the state. Pity it's in Birmingham. I would eat their at least 4 times a month. The menu has so many elegant choices. Hat off to the chef
Top shelf from the moment you pull up! One of the best places around!
We have been here twice now for our anniversary and have not been disappointed. The menu is full of fresh items to select from and they have each been flavorful and beautifully prepared. The bread delivered to the table is so hard to not fill up on because it is so delicious! We got the banana pudding for dessert and were amazed that they took the time to write out Happy Anniversary for us on the plate. they really go above and beyond to please you. I look forward to our next visit.
Our most recent visit to Bottega Cafe did not disappoint. It is an exceptionally consistent restaurant with fabulous food and impressive service. The staff are well trained, knowledgeable and courteous. The food is inventive and delicious. I love this restaurant!
Great food. Lots of original menu items. Super friendly staff. Expect to pay a little more but it's worth it. Indoor and outdoor seating. Valet parking is best option.
Wow! I enjoyed the best steak in Birmingham from this place last week! I typically catch dinner here a few times a year, but that is about to change to a few times a month!!!
If there was a chance for a ten it would have gone there. The Stits are true magicians. The service with Roger is the best I have ever had. You think you eating at a huge party with friends.. I love the place.
Absolutely amazing from the food to the music, the service to the atmosphere. No one could ever possibly regret any time spent in this wonderful place.
Oooo La La....It is very upscale. The decor was beautiful & cozy. The flow throughout the restaurant is open with natural lighting. The food was PHENOMENAL! Just a Wonderful place to dine & relax!
Very good food and the service is excellent. The menu prices are a little high for casual dining but the atmosphere is very nice and high class. I would definitely go again!
Pork tenderloin and polenta was very good. Molten cake was nothing special.
Great food and service. Everything you could want for a night out with a loved one.
Amazing food!! Awesome atmosphere!! Great service.
I went here for lunch on a Tuesday and struggled to find street parking. Valet was professional and courteous. My party was seated right away with a good view of three kitchen and bar. We ordered with no difficulty and our appetizer arrived swiftly. However, we did have to request bread from our server. My white pie (fennel sausage and cheese pizza) was delicious with a slightly blackened crust (not a problem for me, but to some, perhaps). No other issues with service and all other needs/requests were met. Unfortunately, we did not have time for dessert, so I will be making a return visit some time to sample their sweets.
Excellent excellent service . Food was good , but very overpriced
The place is very nice and the food was delicious
One of the best restaurants in town......all of Frank Stitt's restaurants are though.....and when you have a James Beard award there is not much more needed to be said......They go over and beyond for each guest and make their order perfect to their liking.....Their beef carpaccio is amazing and they will bring it to the casual side if you ask since it is only on the main dinning room menu now......there is nothing not to love about this place!!!!
We went for our Anniversary dinner and everything was absolutely fantastic! Food was fresh, excellent ingredients, and perfect flavors! Our server was incredible and had amazing recommendations! Thank you for a great dinner and experience!
If I could give 4.5 stars I would....I dined in the restaurant, not the cafe. The service was great and the food was very good. I ordered a sausage and pasta dish, but felt it was way to salty. I would've liked to have tasted other flavors. While my dish wasn't the best, I tried 2 other dishes that were amazing. And, the individuals I dined with favored mine. Overall, I had a good experience and service. I would go again. Michael, our waiter, I believe was his name was very pleasant and helpful.
Great food, atmosphere and drinks!
Perfect food, drinks and service. Highly recommended!
Awesome Birthday lunch for my wife. Food was delicious as usual. Great service. Michael was great.
Excellent food, drinks, service, atmosphere, valet. Cheeseburger is highly recommended.
Always great food and service. I noticed recent upgrades in the menu. The food has improved significantly in the last few months. Best coconut cake in town, sometimes not on the menu so make sure to ask for it. Bottega cafe is way more fun and has better food than bottega restaurant in my opinion.
Great service and food. Enjoyed a drink at the bar before eating dinner outside. Definitely recommend!
My colleague and I stayed at the Courtyard for 4 nights while attending an Institute at Samford University. This is the first time we have stayed at this hotel. I must say I was very pleased at the amazing experience we had. The room was super clean and very quiet. The location is very convenient.
Awesome restaurant and and awesome atmosphere.
Absolutely outstanding food. Highly recommended.
You must have dessert
Consistently very good. Can't rave on the menu too much because I get the same thing every time. Chicken and presto pizza. Thin, crispy and perfect taste every time.
Excellent lunch in a very chic venue
Used to work there a long time ago. Still enjoy eating there.