Always a great experience with great food. This was our third time eating here. We invited my sister-in-law and brother-in-law to join us and had a great time. They enjoyed their food as well. I LOVE the spaghetti busara, but this time that I got it wasn't as great as the first time. It's like something was missing. I don't know if it wasn't buttery enough, or something else, but it just didn't give me that OMG feeling that I had the first time I had it. My husband had the roasted quail and mushroom risotto, and that was really good. They really only need to have one quail for that meal rather than two. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law both had a fish dish and they enjoyed them. Our appetizers were all really good. We had a little leftover of the calamari that my sister-in-law took home for our 13 year old nephew to try (as he had wanted to try calamari), and he really liked it, and now he wants to go to Bella Piatti. 🙂 So, definitely another great experience, and of course we will definitely go back yet again. 🙂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Antonio Arabo
Bella Piatti’s is absolutely amazing, everything from the food to the service is top-notch! I honestly can’t think of a better restaurant. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Liz and Nino, at the bar today, and they’re such wonderful people. I can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Conner Regan
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janeth Valdez
Everything is fantastic here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kylie Jayaraman
My husband and I brought our 1.5 year old daughter with us for dinner and our server, Andrea, was so lovely. She made us feel so welcomed and paid special attention to our daughter. The food was delightful and the service was even better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bobby Diehl
The food- magnificent The service (once you get seated)- amazing! The environment- may be a little packed, but incredible decor and solid vibe
The hostess (older lady) - not friendly if it’s your first time- was rude to my girlfriend the moment she walked in, and felt the need to come to our table and interrupt our conversation to emphasize we were late for our reservation after we had already apologized… and that is why we will most likely not spend our money here again… we wanted to find something more upscale to be our regular Tuesday date night, and her attitude isn’t that. I am sure she is great with the regulars, but if this is going to be your first time, don’t bother unless you want unpleasant vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachael B
Bella Piatti is everything you want in a family-owned Italian restaurant — warm, inviting, and absolutely unforgettable. The atmosphere is cozy and elegant, with the perfect balance of charm and sophistication that makes you feel instantly at home.
The food is truly incredible. From the first bite of the house-made pasta to the last spoonful of dessert, everything is crafted with care and authenticity. The dry-aged steak is a standout — cooked to perfection, rich in flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s one of the best I’ve ever had.
And don’t even think about skipping dessert — every option is decadent and delicious.
Bella Piatti is a place you’ll want to come back to again and again — whether for a date night, family dinner, or special celebration. A true gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krissy Doyle
This was my favorite place in Birmingham...we celebrated several milestones here with amazing food and service. The last 3 times I've tried to pop in have been beyond disappointing. This winter my husband and I stopped by for a last minute date night at the bar only to be told where we should sit to maximize seating at the bar. We were told we could not sit where we wanted based on maximum seating for other guests to join. We begrudgingly applied to the bartender's snide request and continued to watch her tell other parties where and how to sit...never have I ever experienced this. We said if they get busy we would move to accommodate other patrons, but they insisted we move. We watched a group of 8 try to sit around the bar to her parameters and then quickly realize they did not want to spend any more time there. We ran into that same group at Hyde Park where we all went to eat and have drinks. The second time we tried to pop into dinner we were rudely turned away by the hostess. The third and final straw for us was tonight at 5:15 pm...we popped in to the bar only to be told they were completely full. We inquired if they take reservations for the bar and they said no, it is only for regulars. I hope the regular crowd is worth it for them because I adored this restaurant and now I would not ever recommend it to anyone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Nancy Free
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Beverly Lambert
Amazing! A little noisy but worth it. The wine was amazing. Food great!
One of my most favorite restaurants in Michigan!!!!! Most authentic Italian food around! Love the bartenders and love the food!
Ban
My first time dining at this amazing restaurant. The food was delicious (hats off to the chef) and Andrea our server was exceptional. Looking forward to dining there again! You will not be disappointed I promise!
joesT7942AL
My favorite Italian restaurant. Why? It starts with an appetizer which is not common, bread, olives, peppers and garlic and it's delicious and it is the welcoming plate at no charge and it is delicious. I have eating their pasta bolognese, and linguine and Vongole and both are very good. We appreciate what the chef Francesco and we appreciate the owners Nicola and Liz and all the kitchen staff.
Mckee0306
The food is authentic nothing fancy super delicious , you can tell everything is fresh and made with love like your nonna was cooking
Always a great experience with great food. This was our third time eating here. We invited my sister-in-law and brother-in-law to join us and had a great time. They enjoyed their food as well. I LOVE the spaghetti busara, but this time that I got it wasn't as great as the first time. It's like something was missing. I don't know if it wasn't buttery enough, or something else, but it just didn't give me that OMG feeling that I had the first time I had it. My husband had the roasted quail and mushroom risotto, and that was really good. They really only need to have one quail for that meal rather than two. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law both had a fish dish and they enjoyed them. Our appetizers were all really good. We had a little leftover of the calamari that my sister-in-law took home for our 13 year old nephew to try (as he had wanted to try calamari), and he really liked it, and now he wants to go to Bella Piatti. 🙂
So, definitely another great experience, and of course we will definitely go back yet again. 🙂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bella Piatti’s is absolutely amazing, everything from the food to the service is top-notch! I honestly can’t think of a better restaurant. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Liz and Nino, at the bar today, and they’re such wonderful people. I can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything is fantastic here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I brought our 1.5 year old daughter with us for dinner and our server, Andrea, was so lovely. She made us feel so welcomed and paid special attention to our daughter. The food was delightful and the service was even better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food- magnificent
The service (once you get seated)- amazing!
The environment- may be a little packed, but incredible decor and solid vibe
The hostess (older lady) - not friendly if it’s your first time- was rude to my girlfriend the moment she walked in, and felt the need to come to our table and interrupt our conversation to emphasize we were late for our reservation after we had already apologized… and that is why we will most likely not spend our money here again… we wanted to find something more upscale to be our regular Tuesday date night, and her attitude isn’t that. I am sure she is great with the regulars, but if this is going to be your first time, don’t bother unless you want unpleasant vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bella Piatti is everything you want in a family-owned Italian restaurant — warm, inviting, and absolutely unforgettable. The atmosphere is cozy and elegant, with the perfect balance of charm and sophistication that makes you feel instantly at home.
The food is truly incredible. From the first bite of the house-made pasta to the last spoonful of dessert, everything is crafted with care and authenticity. The dry-aged steak is a standout — cooked to perfection, rich in flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s one of the best I’ve ever had.
And don’t even think about skipping dessert — every option is decadent and delicious.
Bella Piatti is a place you’ll want to come back to again and again — whether for a date night, family dinner, or special celebration. A true gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my favorite place in Birmingham...we celebrated several milestones here with amazing food and service. The last 3 times I've tried to pop in have been beyond disappointing. This winter my husband and I stopped by for a last minute date night at the bar only to be told where we should sit to maximize seating at the bar. We were told we could not sit where we wanted based on maximum seating for other guests to join. We begrudgingly applied to the bartender's snide request and continued to watch her tell other parties where and how to sit...never have I ever experienced this. We said if they get busy we would move to accommodate other patrons, but they insisted we move. We watched a group of 8 try to sit around the bar to her parameters and then quickly realize they did not want to spend any more time there. We ran into that same group at Hyde Park where we all went to eat and have drinks. The second time we tried to pop into dinner we were rudely turned away by the hostess. The third and final straw for us was tonight at 5:15 pm...we popped in to the bar only to be told they were completely full. We inquired if they take reservations for the bar and they said no, it is only for regulars. I hope the regular crowd is worth it for them because I adored this restaurant and now I would not ever recommend it to anyone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
⛷️
Amazing! A little noisy but worth it. The wine was amazing. Food great!
Restaurantji Recommends
Outstanding from start to finish!
One of my most favorite restaurants in Michigan!!!!! Most authentic Italian food around! Love the bartenders and love the food!
My first time dining at this amazing restaurant. The food was delicious (hats off to the chef) and Andrea our server was exceptional. Looking forward to dining there again! You will not be disappointed I promise!
My favorite Italian restaurant. Why? It starts with an appetizer which is not common, bread, olives, peppers and garlic and it's delicious and it is the welcoming plate at no charge and it is delicious. I have eating their pasta bolognese, and linguine and Vongole and both are very good. We appreciate what the chef Francesco and we appreciate the owners Nicola and Liz and all the kitchen staff.
The food is authentic nothing fancy super delicious , you can tell everything is fresh and made with love like your nonna was cooking
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