A top restaurant in Birmingham. I have never had a bad experience here, and now go about every other week. Their Sugo di Pomodora + sausage is a go to. Scallop risotto is excellent if on the menu when you go. If you are looking for just a pizza, I believe they have the best in the city along with Bottega Cafe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Shannon Nash
We had concert tickets downtown so we thought we would make a night of it. Reservations for 5pm and we’re seated immediately.
It was a beautiful evening so we chose the patio. Music was light and atmosphere was inviting.
Staff was polite and attentive. We tried, the suggested, Mentone AL tomato salad to start. Served with thick, ripe red and yellow tomatoes along with some dressing and corn. It was light and savory. Had us wanting more. Excellent choice.
For dinner we chose the pepperoni and filetto pizzas. They serve a classic Neapolitan style wood fired pizza.
Pizza was a good personal size. Crisp crust with nice leopard spotting. Chewy inside with good gluten development.
Middle was a little soggy, but typical for Neapolitan style. Toppings were fresh and flavorful.
Chocolate Budino was light and fluffy with a hint of salt. The roasted hazelnuts gave it a nice crunch. The house made whipped creme was firm and smooth.
Excellent meal! No complaints. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R S
Atmosphere and service were fantastic as were the pastas. Very vegetarian friendly. Would give 4.5 stars if I could. Only exception was the pizza sadly as ours had a slightly undercooked soggy bottom. The flavors of the pizza itself were also amazing. I would pass on the burrata but that might just be a personal preference.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vanshika Sridharan (Sonu)
Best service I’ve ever seen in a restaurant. Lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chiara Crespi
Really nice place with a cozy atmosphere. As an Italian, I can guarantee that the pizza here is truly authentic and very tasty — definitely above average compared to many other places abroad. The only small drawback is the acoustics inside, which can make it a little noisy when the restaurant is full. Overall though, it’s a spot I’d gladly recommend for a good pizza night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jeffery Guyette
I typically don't like Italian food and it's not high on my list. I was VERY pleasantly surprised at the quality, flavor, and freshness of the food here. I had the chicken pizza (I typically don't like chicken on my pizza at all), because this was recommended. I figured I would give it a shot and WOW!!! I would go out of my way to eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Dunlop
Only one trip (I’m from Nashville)- but my sandwich was so good I was compelled to tell my waitress that I wanted to move to Birmingham after 2 bites. RUN don’t walk to Bettola!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawna Monroe
The food is always so fresh and tasty! The staff is knowledge about the food and wine also
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K R
Wonderful experience. I was not expecting much, but it did exceed my expectations. The food is good very contemporary Italian not so much traditional. Service from the young lady at the bar was a 20 out of 10. I wish her luck on her interview and if she gets her job, you still have to keep her part-time. The staff was engaged and even Server is coming up to the bar service area. I will definitely be back I had the carbonara pasta. It was very good. I will definitely be back to try more food options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alexandria Brisco
BRING BACK HAND MADE HOUSE PASTA This has always been on of my favorite restaurants for years, but I am disappointed that my pasta hasn’t been handmade like it used to be. The menu states handmade but this isn’t the same pasta that I have had many other times in the past.
The food was absolutely delicious. Got the Bolognese and the prosciutto and arugula pizza. Probably was the best pizza dough I've ever had and everything was super fresh. In terms of atmosphere it's very cute inside but very very loud. It was hard to have a conversation without raising your voice. I would recommend sitting outside. Service also felt a little lacking for the type of restaurant that it was. Overall I'd definitely go back and enjoy the patio next time!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Steven Warren
Great pasta and pizza joint. They have an upscale vibe. Their pasta is all home made and you can taste the difference. The place fills up fast within an hour of them opening, so get reservations if you are concerned. There were some flys that we had to deal with but that is likely due to just being in the south, and not specific to the restaurant. Their tiramisu has lots of chocolate cocoa on the top so you will likely have a dry mouth after each bite. But it tasted amazing so I highly recommend the tiramisu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cory Jones
Ordered the Margarita pizza + add sausage for $25. The cooking technique is still a work in progress, burnt on top & undercooked on the bottom but the homemade sausage was solid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jenna Jackson
Wonderful service, exceptional food, and delicious wine! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eliana Racedo
My favorite restaurant in Birmingham and my go-to spot for date nights and girls’ nights! The carbonara is absolutely incredible, the ambiance is perfect, and the service is always top-notch. Special shoutout to Maria who served us tonight—she was so sweet and attentive. Can’t recommend this place enough!
A top
restaurant in Birmingham. I have never had a bad experience here, and now go about every other week. Their Sugo di Pomodora + sausage is a go to. Scallop risotto is excellent if on the menu when you go. If you are looking for just a pizza, I believe they have the best in the city along with Bottega Cafe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We had concert tickets downtown so we thought we would make a night of it. Reservations for 5pm and we’re seated immediately.
It was a beautiful evening so we chose the patio. Music was light and atmosphere was inviting.
Staff was polite and attentive. We tried, the suggested, Mentone AL tomato salad to start. Served with thick, ripe red and yellow tomatoes along with some dressing and corn. It was light and savory. Had us wanting more. Excellent choice.
For dinner we chose the pepperoni and filetto pizzas. They serve a classic Neapolitan style wood fired pizza.
Pizza was a good personal size. Crisp crust with nice leopard spotting. Chewy inside with good gluten development.
Middle was a little soggy, but typical for Neapolitan style. Toppings were fresh and flavorful.
Chocolate Budino was light and fluffy with a hint of salt. The roasted hazelnuts gave it a nice crunch. The house made whipped creme was firm and smooth.
Excellent meal! No complaints. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere and service were fantastic as were the pastas. Very vegetarian friendly. Would give 4.5 stars if I could. Only exception was the pizza sadly as ours had a slightly undercooked soggy bottom. The flavors of the pizza itself were also amazing. I would pass on the burrata but that might just be a personal preference.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best service I’ve ever seen in a restaurant. Lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really nice place with a cozy atmosphere. As an Italian, I can guarantee that the pizza here is truly authentic and very tasty — definitely above average compared to many other places abroad. The only small drawback is the acoustics inside, which can make it a little noisy when the restaurant is full. Overall though, it’s a spot I’d gladly recommend for a good pizza night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I typically don't like Italian food and it's not high on my list. I was VERY pleasantly surprised at the quality, flavor, and freshness of the food here. I had the chicken pizza (I typically don't like chicken on my pizza at all), because this was recommended. I figured I would give it a shot and WOW!!! I would go out of my way to eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only one trip (I’m from Nashville)- but my sandwich was so good I was compelled to tell my waitress that I wanted to move to Birmingham after 2 bites. RUN don’t walk to Bettola!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is always so fresh and tasty! The staff is knowledge about the food and wine also
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful experience. I was not expecting much, but it did exceed my expectations. The food is good very contemporary Italian not so much traditional. Service from the young lady at the bar was a 20 out of 10. I wish her luck on her interview and if she gets her job, you still have to keep her part-time. The staff was engaged and even Server is coming up to the bar service area. I will definitely be back I had the carbonara pasta. It was very good. I will definitely be back to try more food options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
BRING BACK HAND MADE HOUSE PASTA
This has always been on of my favorite restaurants for years, but I am disappointed that my pasta hasn’t been handmade like it used to be. The menu states handmade but this isn’t the same pasta that I have had many other times in the past.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
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The food was absolutely delicious. Got the Bolognese and the prosciutto and arugula pizza. Probably was the best pizza dough I've ever had and everything was super fresh.
In terms of atmosphere it's very cute inside but very very loud. It was hard to have a conversation without raising your voice. I would recommend sitting outside.
Service also felt a little lacking for the type of restaurant that it was.
Overall I'd definitely go back and enjoy the patio next time!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great pasta and pizza joint. They have an upscale vibe. Their pasta is all home made and you can taste the difference. The place fills up fast within an hour of them opening, so get reservations if you are concerned. There were some flys that we had to deal with but that is likely due to just being in the south, and not specific to the restaurant.
Their tiramisu has lots of chocolate cocoa on the top so you will likely have a dry mouth after each bite. But it tasted amazing so I highly recommend the tiramisu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the Margarita pizza + add sausage for $25. The cooking technique is still a work in progress, burnt on top & undercooked on the bottom but the homemade sausage was solid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Wonderful service, exceptional food, and delicious wine! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite restaurant in Birmingham and my go-to spot for date nights and girls’ nights! The carbonara is absolutely incredible, the ambiance is perfect, and the service is always top-notch. Special shoutout to Maria who served us tonight—she was so sweet and attentive. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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