Bottega

Italian restaurant · Birmingham

Bottega

Italian restaurant · Birmingham

2240 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205

Highlights

Bottega is a Birmingham gem blending Italian and Southern cuisine, boasting a chic vibe, outdoor seating, and a menu that delights with every bite.

2240 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205 Get directions

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@bottegabham

$$$ · Menu

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@eater

"Located smack dab in the middle of Highland Avenue, Bottega is an iconic Birmingham institution serving sophisticated fare that’s part Italian, part Southern. Both the dining room and cafe, which specializes in wood-fired pizzas and sandwiches, are open. Bottega Cafe is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, making it a great alternative to area lunch spots that close between lunch and dinner service in the late afternoon. The restaurant was nominated in the outstanding hospitality category for the 2023 James Beard Awards." - Sarra Sedghi, Denise K. James

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@eater

"Located smack dab in the middle of Highland Avenue, Bottega is an iconic Birmingham institution serving sophisticated fare that’s part Italian, part Southern. Both the dining room and cafe, which specializes in wood-fired pizzas and sandwiches, are open. Bottega Cafe is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, making it a great alternative to area lunch spots that close between lunch and dinner service in the late afternoon. The restaurant was nominated in the outstanding hospitality category for the 2023 James Beard awards." - Sarra Sedghi

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@eater

"Samin Nosrat's appearance — a 'virtual culinary conversation and a live Q-and-A discussion with Frank and Pardis Stitt, the co-owners of Birmingham-area, award-winning restaurants like Bottega, Chez Fon-Fon, and Highlands Bar & Grill." - Eater Staff

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@cntraveler

"An Italian-focused restaurant owned by Chef Frank Stitt."

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Jennifer Baker

Google

Phenomenal food. My roast beef sandwich was what all sandwiches aspire to be. The fresh veg and cheese just melts with the meat and fresh bread. The boloagnose was spot on - creamy and dreamy pasta. I recommend an velvety espresso to end the meal.

K SHH

Google

My meal was an absolute delight from start to finish - every dish was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection, leaving us with a lingering taste of pure culinary bliss. The corn chowder and trigger fish was a standout, with perfectly balanced spices and fresh ingredients that danced on the palate. I couldn't resist cleaning our plates, and will definitely be back to explore more of their incredible menu! Our server was awesome!!

Google

One of the best places in Birmingham. Honestly, if you’re from here, you don’t even need to read a review. The chef of this restaurant is an award winning chef, need I say more? This is very Italian meets southern cuisine, if you aren’t from the area. We had multiple dishes over the course of our stay in Birmingham. The brick oven pizza, focaccia, coconut cake, and fresh salads are absolute classics. You must try them all! I adore that they have a vast selection of mocktails and N.A. wines.

Jon Hinds

Google

Had a delicious anniversary dinner there. But they served our champagne in wine glasses :O and the music was not very pleasant. They should play some nice Italian instead of whatever hip hop they were playing.

Amber

Google

This place is truly a gem. The vibe is nice but not stuffy. The service is attentive but friendly. The staff genuinely enjoy the menu. The duck was cooked perfectly and paired so well with the port reduction. It reminded me of the first duck dish I ever had, when I fell in love a duck and orange marmalade. The pasta bottega was somehow both simple and full of flavor. We experienced a crespelle for the first time and it was like the best corner of the lasagne. The honey cake blew my mind. The 10 thin layers of cake were somehow still moist and just melted away.

Skylarr Guthrie

Google

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.

Amber Harris

Google

I’m convinced you can’t have a bad experience in Bottega! Brent was our server today and he was so kind, conversational, and knowledgeable of everything on the menu. Hands down the best service staff and dirty martinis in town! This will remain a staple restaurant for me and my family as long as I live in the Birmingham area.

Tom

Google

Check on parking options, they do have valet parking. Although beside a busy road they have an excellent outdoor sitting area. Well stocked bar, the ambiance is great -high ceiling with acoustical tiles, huge windows - well done. The bar knows what they're doing The drinks were excellent. The service team appear to be well trained and knowledgeable, kudos to the management.

@eater

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@eater

"Located smack dab in the middle of Highland Avenue, Bottega is an iconic Birmingham institution serving sophisticated fare that’s part Italian, part Southern. Both the dining room and cafe, which specializes in wood-fired pizzas and sandwiches, are open. Bottega Cafe is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, making it a great alternative to area lunch spots that close between lunch and dinner service in the late afternoon. The restaurant was nominated in the outstanding hospitality category for the 2023 James Beard awards." - Sarra Sedghi

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@eater

Recommendations for What to Eat, Drink, Read, and Watch This Weekend - Eater SF

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@cntraveler

"An Italian-focused restaurant owned by Chef Frank Stitt."

The Reinvention of Birmingham, Alabama

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@robotsecrets

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Jennifer Baker