I’ve been dining here with my family for decades. The 2:00pm lunch I experienced for my Dads 70th birthday on Thursday will be the final time anyone in my family dines at Bottega. Frank has left the building. Or he’s content with maximizing profits and diminishing the dining experience. Bring back the original portion of beef carpaccio and go back to the toast points. 4 tiny bites of hanger steak shouldn’t cost $32. Light a fire under your ass, Frank. Fix Bottega first and foremost, and open up Highlands for the people of Birmingham.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Andrew Cagle
I got the Bolognese pasta and An appetizer of baked feta and bread the pasta tasted like cheeseburger, hamburger helper I don’t know about you, but in the case of me spending $27 for a tiny bowl of hamburger helper is pathetic. I could go home and go to the convenience store make me a box of it with some brown ground beef and have more than five times the proportions and I got. Also The baked feta was all right, but the bread was burnt and food was so hot it scorched my mouth I got a dessert and sort of like chocolate pudding with caramel spreading and whipped cream with a cookie and some chocolate bits in it Tasted All right, but the cookie was hard as a Rock costed me $90.43 all and all I give this rating a 2.5 out of 10 the service was good. Our server drew was a good server gave him a $12 tip I don’t know what is so good about this restaurant. It was very underwhelming. I’m not sure if it was just the dish I got or what
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Jonathan Howard
I enjoy the cajun options, and i especially love the Armadillo eggs. Great spot for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ed Steedman
Elegant surroundings with more than a bit too much arrogance and pretense.
Not exactly a Michelin Star candidate though the waitstaff seemingly would disagree. Whether they truly have a clue or not is debatable.
We love fine food. And, there were dishes that approached the level at our visit, although not all.
On a positive, the wine list is impressive and complementary to the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Zackery Syx
It all tast like its from a can Like the stuff we ate as a child. Service had a attitude and was never around. Atmosphere was like out of an old 1960 Tuscany porn..... better food from gas station.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael Thomas
The food was excellent and the service very good. But the ambiance was extremely poor. The sound level emanating from several noisy guests was unbearable. The decibel level was above 80db.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
José Guillermo Peñalver
Very good food and very good atmosphere. The servers are one of the best I have experienced in America for this price point. The “cafe” option is a great bang for your buck.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Scallops, Affogato
Fiorella Rosas Chavez
The fish was awesome but the tiramisu was just ok. The sponge cake was 10/10, perfectly soaked but the cream was too light, I wish it had been more dense because the sponge was too good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Zorawar Minhas
The place to go if you want a fine experience indulging in tantalising tastes which play with your taste buds. The staff is extremely courteous and master the art of hospitality and their culinary expertise reflects in their knowledge of the menu and the items therein. Highly recommend
Amazing night on 9/27/24. I’m from Los Angeles and was looking for the best spot in town for a romantic dinner. Our server (I believe it was) Anastas (the receipt got wet after we left) was full of great insight about what to order and made the whole experience a delight. We ate we drank we laughed and we enjoyed everything. I would like to come back and sit on the other side of the restaurant next time so I can have the same amazing food with a slightly different experience. Thank you!
We have been many time to New Orleans, nashville and Atlanta. This is the best restaurant we have seen. We have a 1.5 hour trip to get here and it was worth it. Food is outstanding. Presentation outstanding service can provide more time between courses would like to see this be a 2 hour experience. Chef takes great pride. I will lay down a challenge to him. Go for your first Michelin star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle McGrevey
My first time at this spot was an amazing experience! The food, atmosphere & service exceeded all expectations. Based on our server Harry’s extensive menu knowledge & perfect recommendations he must have been working here for years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elliotte Tatum
Sat in the cafe. Great food, amazing service. Harry was a great server and recommended great cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Skylarr Guthrie
Truly such a wonderful experience. We came from out of town for a birthday celebration and could not have asked for better. Monica provided exceptional service and the food was to die for. 10-10 recommend and will be returning.
I’ve been dining here with my family for decades. The 2:00pm lunch I experienced for my Dads 70th birthday on Thursday will be the final time anyone in my family dines at Bottega. Frank has left the building. Or he’s content with maximizing profits and diminishing the dining experience. Bring back the original portion of beef carpaccio and go back to the toast points. 4 tiny bites of hanger steak shouldn’t cost $32. Light a fire under your ass, Frank. Fix Bottega first and foremost, and open up Highlands for the people of Birmingham.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
I got the Bolognese pasta and An appetizer of baked feta and bread the pasta tasted like cheeseburger, hamburger helper I don’t know about you, but in the case of me spending $27 for a tiny bowl of hamburger helper is pathetic. I could go home and go to the convenience store make me a box of it with some brown ground beef and have more than five times the proportions and I got. Also The baked feta was all right, but the bread was burnt and food was so hot it scorched my mouth I got a dessert and sort of like chocolate pudding with caramel spreading and whipped cream with a cookie and some chocolate bits in it Tasted All right, but the cookie was hard as a Rock costed me $90.43 all and all I give this rating a 2.5 out of 10 the service was good. Our server drew was a good server gave him a $12 tip I don’t know what is so good about this restaurant. It was very underwhelming. I’m not sure if it was just the dish I got or what
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
I enjoy the cajun options, and i especially love the Armadillo eggs. Great spot for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Elegant surroundings with more than a bit too much arrogance and pretense.
Not exactly a Michelin Star candidate though the waitstaff seemingly would disagree. Whether they truly have a clue or not is debatable.
We love fine food. And, there were dishes that approached the level at our visit, although not all.
On a positive, the wine list is impressive and complementary to the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
It all tast like its from a can
Like the stuff we ate as a child. Service had a attitude and was never around. Atmosphere was like out of an old 1960 Tuscany porn..... better food from gas station.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was excellent and the service very good. But the ambiance was extremely poor. The sound level emanating from several noisy guests was unbearable. The decibel level was above 80db.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very good food and very good atmosphere. The servers are one of the best I have experienced in America for this price point. The “cafe” option is a great bang for your buck.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Scallops, Affogato
The fish was awesome but the tiramisu was just ok. The sponge cake was 10/10, perfectly soaked but the cream was too light, I wish it had been more dense because the sponge was too good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The place to go if you want a fine experience indulging in tantalising tastes which play with your taste buds. The staff is extremely courteous and master the art of hospitality and their culinary expertise reflects in their knowledge of the menu and the items therein. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Homemade Pappardelle and Venison Bolognese, Duck Breast, Gulf Shrimp Risotto, Parmesan Soufflé, Pecan Cake, Affogato
Amazing night on 9/27/24. I’m from Los Angeles and was looking for the best spot in town for a romantic dinner. Our server (I believe it was) Anastas (the receipt got wet after we left) was full of great insight about what to order and made the whole experience a delight. We ate we drank we laughed and we enjoyed everything. I would like to come back and sit on the other side of the restaurant next time so I can have the same amazing food with a slightly different experience. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We have been many time to New Orleans, nashville and Atlanta. This is the best restaurant we have seen. We have a 1.5 hour trip to get here and it was worth it. Food is outstanding. Presentation outstanding service can provide more time between courses would like to see this be a 2 hour experience. Chef takes great pride. I will lay down a challenge to him. Go for your first Michelin star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first time at this spot was an amazing experience! The food, atmosphere & service exceeded all expectations. Based on our server Harry’s extensive menu knowledge & perfect recommendations he must have been working here for years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sat in the cafe. Great food, amazing service. Harry was a great server and recommended great cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly such a wonderful experience. We came from out of town for a birthday celebration and could not have asked for better. Monica provided exceptional service and the food was to die for. 10-10 recommend and will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An amazingly positive surprise. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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