This was our first time visiting here but it will not be our last. Wonderful service and food! Staff was very knowledgeable about the food choices ? and quick to respond to every need!Parking: Parking is hard so definitely go for the valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evan Jacoby
Just wow. Will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Courtney Winbush
My hunnie treated me to an amazing night out at Bottega for Valentine's Day. I was ecstatic since Bottega has been on my places to try for sometime now. When we walked in the door it was as of the staff had rolled out the red carpet, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed a few drinks at the bar while waiting for our table. I went with a French 75 and my hunnie had an Old Fashion. Both of our drinks were delicious. We made our way to our table which was upstairs and was greeted by our server Savannah who was amazing. They had a prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day that offered 3 courses. I went with the Baked Oysters that were delicious, the Cioppino which is a seafood stew that was pretty good and the Bottega Sundae. My hunnie went with the Sunchoke soup that he loved, Veal tenderloin was so good, I ate a few bites of his tenderloin and wished I had of chose that instead. We both opted for the Bottega Sunday for our dessert which was really rich and decadent. All in all we had an amazing time and a wonderful Valentine's Day. Can't wait to visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel B
The valet company is terrible. Don’t recommend you hand your keys over to them unless you want your car wrecked, stolen, or parked illegally… They regularly park cars in illegal ‘no parking’ spaces. They also do not take responsibility when this creates safety risks. For example, one of their cars was parked illegally, which blocked visibility when I was driving and resulted in my car accident. When I called them, someone named Felix said “I don’t know why you’re calling us” and refused to do anything to remedy or address the situation. Felix was also very rude. Additionally, I have seen them leave the key box open and unattended on multiple occasions. Once, I saw a random person who was walking through the downtown area start going inside the valet cars, which must have been unlocked. Who knows what else they were doing. Disgraceful.
Selly Nu
Great restaurant. Really good pizza and authentic Italian. I can also highly recommend the beef carpaccio. The staff is really friendly. Prices are a bit high but it's worth it, considering the excellent
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio
Steven Mccornack
We hadn't been to Bottega since before pandemic, but were super excited to revisit - and we were NOT disappointed. The experience was top shelf, across the board. First off, the service is simply exceptional. I'm kicking myself, because I can't recall the servers name (she was young with reddish hair), but despite having multiple tables, she kept her eyes on us at all times, without being overbearing or intrusive. For example, at one point she began to walk toward us to (I presume) take our order; but then when she noticed my wife was still reading the menu, she literally pivoted and went in a different direction - just to give us time and space to process. Whenever a water glass even approached half full, it was refilled. And when our dining companion's drink arrived in a glass that was a bit sticky from simple syrup, she saw him wiping his fingers and immediately replaced the drink. A++ from start to finish. And the FOOD! Oh my goodness. We've been doing a "tour" of sorts, of various Birmingham restaurants over the past two years, and Bottega (along with Chez Fonfon) stand alone at the top. We revisited all of our favorites that still are on the menu (e.g., Parmesan souffle; crispy potato cakes), and also explored some newcomers (braised beef cheek). As I've mentioned before in other of my reviews, the mark of a truly exceptional restaurant is if you take that very first bite, and are so overwhelmed with the pleasure and deliciousness that you inadvertently groan - and then immediately turn to your dining mates and say, "You HAVE to try this!!!" Well, that was pretty much the story of the night, as we collectively shared each other's dishes, again and again. I had the risotto with lobster and shrimp, and it was piping hot and perfectly cooked. Not surprisingly, the desserts were all phenomenal as well (the apple cake is a particular standout). So yeah, after all this time, Bottega continues to stand alone at the top o' the heap, in terms of Birmingham fine dining - at least in OUR experience. And it bears noting that, in comparison to commensurate meals we've had around the globe at other city restaurants, the bang/buck ratio is high. Each of us had an appetizer, entre, and dessert, plus drinks, for under $100 (each). That puts the pricing on par with other highly-rated B'ham restaurants - but the food is BETTER, which makes it the bang/buck winner of the area. WELL DONE, Bottega - and to the server whose name I unforgivably can't remember, THANK YOU for making our evening so memorable! :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Pappardelle and Venison Bolognese, Parmesan Soufflé
Albert Turley
Had a very Good conversation with the Bartender !! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Swordfish Sandwich
Eric Berry
My wife and I enjoyed this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Watts
We have enjoyed Bottega for years. Everything is always fresh and inspired. During the pandemic,they really developed a great way to manage takeout while keeping the high standards of food. It was at least a monthly treat for us.
The food is excellent. Considered one of the best local eateries in town Bottega’s cafe could put Birmingham on the map alone. The food is made with great consistency and never fails to delight.
What a fantastic evening ! Book a reservation if you desire exceptional service , and high quality dining . We will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Lowery
Best ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
herbert stubbs
First class restaurant. Very professional staff.Parking: I always use valet parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak
-Shenanigans with Shannon -
Five stars plus!! You’ll never eat a bad meal here! Trusted , tried and true for years! If you have the chance stop in and enjoy a meal. You’ll be glad you did!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Scaloppine
Dustin Malley
Wild caught gulf bass and scallops were delicious! Carpaccio was some of the best we have had! Delicious cocktails as well!!
This was our first time visiting here but it will not be our last. Wonderful service and food! Staff was very knowledgeable about the food choices ? and quick to respond to every need!Parking: Parking is hard so definitely go for the valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just wow. Will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My hunnie treated me to an amazing night out at Bottega for Valentine's Day. I was ecstatic since Bottega has been on my places to try for sometime now. When we walked in the door it was as of the staff had rolled out the red carpet, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed a few drinks at the bar while waiting for our table. I went with a French 75 and my hunnie had an Old Fashion. Both of our drinks were delicious. We made our way to our table which was upstairs and was greeted by our server Savannah who was amazing. They had a prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day that offered 3 courses. I went with the Baked Oysters that were delicious, the Cioppino which is a seafood stew that was pretty good and the Bottega Sundae. My hunnie went with the Sunchoke soup that he loved, Veal tenderloin was so good, I ate a few bites of his tenderloin and wished I had of chose that instead. We both opted for the Bottega Sunday for our dessert which was really rich and decadent. All in all we had an amazing time and a wonderful Valentine's Day. Can't wait to visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The valet company is terrible. Don’t recommend you hand your keys over to them unless you want your car wrecked, stolen, or parked illegally… They regularly park cars in illegal ‘no parking’ spaces. They also do not take responsibility when this creates safety risks. For example, one of their cars was parked illegally, which blocked visibility when I was driving and resulted in my car accident. When I called them, someone named Felix said “I don’t know why you’re calling us” and refused to do anything to remedy or address the situation. Felix was also very rude. Additionally, I have seen them leave the key box open and unattended on multiple occasions. Once, I saw a random person who was walking through the downtown area start going inside the valet cars, which must have been unlocked. Who knows what else they were doing. Disgraceful.
Great restaurant. Really good pizza and authentic Italian. I can also highly recommend the beef carpaccio. The staff is really friendly. Prices are a bit high but it's worth it, considering the excellent
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio
We hadn't been to Bottega since before pandemic, but were super excited to revisit - and we were NOT disappointed. The experience was top shelf, across the board. First off, the service is simply exceptional. I'm kicking myself, because I can't recall the servers name (she was young with reddish hair), but despite having multiple tables, she kept her eyes on us at all times, without being overbearing or intrusive. For example, at one point she began to walk toward us to (I presume) take our order; but then when she noticed my wife was still reading the menu, she literally pivoted and went in a different direction - just to give us time and space to process. Whenever a water glass even approached half full, it was refilled. And when our dining companion's drink arrived in a glass that was a bit sticky from simple syrup, she saw him wiping his fingers and immediately replaced the drink. A++ from start to finish. And the FOOD! Oh my goodness. We've been doing a "tour" of sorts, of various Birmingham restaurants over the past two years, and Bottega (along with Chez Fonfon) stand alone at the top. We revisited all of our favorites that still are on the menu (e.g., Parmesan souffle; crispy potato cakes), and also explored some newcomers (braised beef cheek). As I've mentioned before in other of my reviews, the mark of a truly exceptional restaurant is if you take that very first bite, and are so overwhelmed with the pleasure and deliciousness that you inadvertently groan - and then immediately turn to your dining mates and say, "You HAVE to try this!!!" Well, that was pretty much the story of the night, as we collectively shared each other's dishes, again and again. I had the risotto with lobster and shrimp, and it was piping hot and perfectly cooked. Not surprisingly, the desserts were all phenomenal as well (the apple cake is a particular standout). So yeah, after all this time, Bottega continues to stand alone at the top o' the heap, in terms of Birmingham fine dining - at least in OUR experience. And it bears noting that, in comparison to commensurate meals we've had around the globe at other city restaurants, the bang/buck ratio is high. Each of us had an appetizer, entre, and dessert, plus drinks, for under $100 (each). That puts the pricing on par with other highly-rated B'ham restaurants - but the food is BETTER, which makes it the bang/buck winner of the area. WELL DONE, Bottega - and to the server whose name I unforgivably can't remember, THANK YOU for making our evening so memorable! :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Pappardelle and Venison Bolognese, Parmesan Soufflé
Had a very Good conversation with the Bartender !! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Swordfish Sandwich
My wife and I enjoyed this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have enjoyed Bottega for years. Everything is always fresh and inspired. During the pandemic,they really developed a great way to manage takeout while keeping the high standards of food. It was at least a monthly treat for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seven Layer Coconut Cake, Hanger Steak
The food is excellent. Considered one of the best local eateries in town Bottega’s cafe could put Birmingham on the map alone. The food is made with great consistency and never fails to delight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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What a fantastic evening ! Book a reservation if you desire exceptional service , and high quality dining . We will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First class restaurant. Very professional staff.Parking: I always use valet parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak
Five stars plus!! You’ll never eat a bad meal here! Trusted , tried and true for years! If you have the chance stop in and enjoy a meal. You’ll be glad you did!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Scaloppine
Wild caught gulf bass and scallops were delicious! Carpaccio was some of the best we have had! Delicious cocktails as well!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio