I'm visiting Birmingham and the food has not disappointed. I came here for dinner while on a work trip. Our table ordered a few apps. I tried the burrata and the kale salad - both were amazing. The bread for the burrata was hot and perfect! For cocktails, I ordered the grapefruit spritz. It was good but I would have appreciated a little more grapefruit flavor. The pomodoro pasta dish I ordered was also very tasty. I didn't eat all of the cheese on top but it was great. Parking was good as there was a parking lot. The restaurant did get crowded around 7 or so. Our reservation was earlier (around 5:30). Prices were very reasonable for the quality. Overall, I had a great experience at this restaurant and would go back if I visit again. read more

We came here tonight for our anniversary. We made reservations ahead of time. Upon arrival, the host was talking on the phone and stayed on the phone for quite some time. Nobody greeted us while we waited for quite some time, so we weren't thrilled with that. Our waitress, Caroline, was great. She was so sweet and attentive! The menu was very small, but we both loved our pasta dishes. Food had a great flavor and everything tasted so fresh. My husband got the tiramisu for dessert and loved it. After everything, we paid $88 after tip. Overall, a great meal with a great location and ambiance, but not sure if it's worth the price. read more

Incredible! The food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful. It was the perfect place for a date-night. I recommend sitting outside if you are like me and prefer a quieter setting. We each ordered salads which were very flavorful, and then split the Filetto pizza. It was similar to a margherita pizza, but with delicious garlic cloves on top. It was some of the best wood-fired pizza I've had, and definitely my favorite pizza in Birmingham. Our server (Delanie) was fantastic, and everything came out fast and was clearly fresh. Plus, it was the same price (or less!) than restaurants like North Italia and similarly upscale restaurants, but I think the quality and service at Bettola are better. The only thing to note is that they get busy even on week nights--luckily we made a reservation a few hours before dining and had no wait at all. read more

Bettola - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

One of Birmingham's oldest and often overlooked best restaurants with some of the best Italian inspired dishes you'll come across. If you are curious where to go on a date or business meeting rather than your "usuals" this should be your spot. Located in Pepper Place in a rad part between downtown and Lakeview with ample parking in the or on the street. Awesome outdoor seating area. Excellent wine list that rotates. Amazing pizza, pasta another entree dishes. They're open for lunch too! read more

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The food here was very good! When we went we had the calamari, which if all you have ever had is fried-I encourage you to give it a try! It has such a better flavor when prepared this way, and it was delicious. For my meal I had the Funghi de Bosco pizza, which was outstanding! Definitely one for the mushroom lover . Other members in my group had the Prosciutto Marscapone, which was wonderful also-a fantastic time for all! The feel of the restaurant was very much like you just hopped into someone's family kitchen, lots of fun! Our server was great! We had a party of 6 and she did a fantastic job! read more

Love at first sight! This place has a casual vibe where you can stop in for lunch in your yoga pants or in a super cute outfit! The food was delicious! I enjoyed a salad, pasta dish and wine! I'll def head back soon for another date with myself. The staff was cool. The hostess just did her job, nothing special. She wasn't super friendly but she wasn't mean. The server was also ok. He took my order, gave me my food and check. The noise level was ok for mid day and although it started to get busy, my food still arrived in an acceptable amount of time. Try it, I'm sure you'll enjoy! read more

Bettola - Arugula Salad - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

probably my fault for not just getting a pizza but i would not recommend the pasta to go. i've had this dish dining in and it was good but was off today read more

Bettola - Quattro Formaggi - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My friend and I were looking for a place to eat before we went to the music festival near by. We went on a Friday around noon for some drinks and lunch. The hostess who sat us was amazing! She found out we were from out of town and gave us a bunch of suggestions for places to eat and things to do. Kale Caesar is one of my favorite salads. This was legit the best Kale Caesar I have ever had. The dressing was so flavorful and the kale was fully coated in it...also the grated parm on top...bomb. read more

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Really nice staff, and the food was top tier! Went with some friends for the first time and I was recommended the pasta which was the best choice! read more

One of my top favs in downtown Birmingham. Located in Pepper Place area. Fabulous margarita pizza baked in the incredible wood fire oven. Excellent bar, wine list, atmosphere and service. Cannot wait to go again!!! read more

I was absolutely amazed by this meal. Selected it simply because Yelp kept suggesting it. Thanks so much Yelp! I was greeted & seated immediately. My server was outstanding. I think Suzanne is her name. Shout out to the bartender that assisted me too. He used to be in the kitchen so my compliments warmed his heart. (More later why). The Beretta cheese was crowned w/a disk of hot, fresh fluffy bread. Ahh wonderful and it made my eyes roll back in my head w/the first bite! I optioned for it to be served with my salad. It was a fresh, delicious green salad full of shaved cheese and a few nuts. I pushed them away halfway through to save room for my entree. However, it would have been a very satisfying meal. The Hanger Steak was perfectly prepared. Charred on the outside and still rare inside. The sprinklers of finishing salt was perfectly outstanding. There was no need to add any table seasoning hence why they are right not to have shakers on the table. A combination of the one of the various mushrooms, fingerling potatoes and a slice of the steak from the dish was Devine! It made me appreciate Yelp's suggestion! I requested they withheld the sauce since I dislike Basil & Mint. I didn't miss it at all. I didn't even add butter when I rewarmed my left overs later. It was still as delicious at home as it was in the restaurant. I asked Suzanne's favorite sparkling wine and I now agree with her. It was a great offering. A bartender served it to my table and asked if I was enjoying my meal? I told him how hard it was for me to select a restaurant but I was so happy with my selection. We chatted for a quick minute. He shared he used to be in the kitchen so my compliments about everything meant so much to him. It was a lovely meal and I bypassed the ice cream from the parking lot establishment afterwards since I was stuffed. This is a gem I would not have discovered had The Magic City Classic Game crowd hadn't prevented me from making reservations at my intended restaurants. Score! I look forward to going back soon. Even though my bench sitting enabled me to hear the entire conversations of the large group to my right, it's still a very romantic Italian restaurant. I much appreciate the small carafes of sweet tea and cooled water served. The only suggestion I have is a small container of extra lemons since I prefer a squeeze when my glass is refilled? This small touch prevented my server from having to run around to refill my glass every two minutes. What a wonderful touch?! Forgive my lack of pictures, it's a testimony to my meal. read more

absolute favorite of mine: pizza, pasta & wine. i always get the same thing here and i will never get bored of eating it because every single time it just hits the spot! read more

Bettola is absolutely incredible for both lunch and dinner. The food & drinks are delicious. I really like the Bucatini Carbonara. I think it is the best pasta in Birmingham! The burrata is the most delicious burrata I have ever had.... The warm bread placed on top! The service is always exceptional. The restaurant itself is large, but never overly noisy. Parking can be an issue on weekends, but we have always found a spot nearby... you just may have to arrive a couple minutes early. read more

Bettola - Bucatini Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Our wood fired pizza was a soggy mess. Our server had it remade with less cheese and it helped but still had to be eaten with a fork. So disappointing. We dined in for lunch and if we go back will try the pasta even though there are only two options. Outside seating looked inviting and ready for dinner customers. Why not turn the glasses over so they don't fill with whatever is in the air only to be filled with water in a few hours? read more

Bettola - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great bartender. Great coffee martini. Waitress was good & knowledgable. The food was delicious!

Whenever I travel for work, I like to ask my local employees for the best spots in town. Bettola came highly recommended and I was not disappointed. I ordered the Bucatini Carbonara and it is quite literally the best pasta dish I've ever had. The restaurant is warm, quaint, and inviting. Also, if you're at the bar and have the pleasure of meeting Lauren, trust that she knows her stuff. Couldn't be happier with the service and overall experience. read more

A more upscale restaurant for a girls-night or date-night. Large wine and drink selection. Delicious food. Professional staff. Small parking lot, some street parking. read more

Bettola - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was such an amazing dinner!! We started with the Burrata which I HIGHLY recommend. This bread is so fresh and deliciously unique. The dip was yummy as well. We also started with the Antipasti Board. Fantastic as well!!! I ordered the Kale Caesar Salad with steak. I have to say I'm a steak snob and typically don't like anything but filet but I was blown away at how great the steak was despite not being filet. The pollo pizza was so well done. Cocktails were fabulous which said a lot about the bartender since we ordered drinks not on the menu. I absolutely can't believe I haven't tried this gem sooner and I can't wait to go back. The patio seating is plentiful and the weather was amazing. What a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Food is always great, along with service! The ambiance is perfect for a nice dinner and/or occasion. I love Bettola and would def recommend a 100%. read more

Not kid friendly at all. Our child is used to upscale dining experiences, but they made him feel like he was not welcome. They had a pasta dish with shrimp on the menu so we asked for just the shrimp as his meal. They charged us MORE for three grilled shrimp than the entree was! read more

No idea how the food is - could not get seated & restaurant empty. Host stand is next to main & apparently only door. So the servers constantly bumped disabled guest trying to be seated. Bar was closed ??? So, we had to wait for host. Host was busy taking a to go order and answering menu questions. After being TOLD "I'll be with you in a few minutes", we left. Would not recommend. read more

One of our all time faves! Love the pizzas but the #1 item for us is the budino. Yum! So good.

I was looking for a last minute dinner reservation on a weekend night and stumbled upon this gem. The staff was very attentive and offered a variety of off menu drink ideas. Ask for "The Watermelon" if you are looking a refreshing summer drink. In addition, the menu provided elevated causal italian food options. I tried a variety of dishes. The calamari was delicious. This dish is shareable. I think more bread or smaller bowls should be provided with this menu option. The wood oven prepared pizzas are always a great choice. The Prosciutto e Mascarpone pizza reminded me of a cream cheese bagel. This pizza is light but very flavorful. The Pollo pizza used an amazing fresh pesto but there was a copious amount of arugula on top. This is a great dinner date spot and a variety of niche bars are within walking distance. read more

Bettola - Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food here really deserves five stars. The pizzas are simple and amazing, perfect dough texture and the flavors are so prominent. Fresh sweet basil, salty good quality cheeses. So good. The only pasta I've tried was a seasonal bucatini and it was also phenomenal. The perfect chew and fresh delicious flavors! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is for drink service. One time I sat at the bar and the bartender was super slammed, very slow to refill drinks (if at all). The most recent time I came they were actually down a bartender so you couldn't order any cocktails! This had been the case for a week or two they said. That was super disappointing and just a staffing issue. Usually I'd let things like this slide but for a fancy-ish place with fancy-ish prices, you want everything to be top notch. Really an awesome place, quite a treat for a pretty reasonable price. Check it out! read more

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The carbonara is...chef's kiss! I came here for my birthday dinner and truly enjoyed the ambiance, pasta, and wine! Highly recommend!

Came here on a Friday evening, great food and chill vibes. The pasta is amazing and the pies are larger than personal pizza size. The cocktails are yummy and the staff are sweet ! read more

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My friend and I decided to try Bettola after we realized that a nearby restaurant was closed for an event. We went in without reservations and were immediately sat at the bar, avoiding the 2-hour wait time on a Saturday night. The restaurant is very beautiful, and we loved the outdoor fireplace. We ordered the Kale Caesar, Margherita Pizza, and Bucatini Carbonara. The salad and pizza were pretty good, but if you prefer a crispy pizza slice, this isn't for you. The pizza dough was very thin on the bottom, and it had to be eaten on the plate. The Bucatini Carbonara was probably my least favorite dish, but I believe that I may have ordered the wrong thing given the decent quality of our other items. I have never ever had a Carbonara with a strong lemon taste and hot sausage before, and I'm not sure if I'd ever want it again. My nose was running afterwards, and I typically love spicy foods. However, both of these flavors were a complete surprise. Keep this in mind if you're visiting soon! read more

Food was great!!! So delicious. Was a little annoyed when our waiter kept trying to have us get the buttata appetizer (for $16) instead of just the bread we ordered. I'm sure it would've been good but we told him we had already had apps at home beforehand. I would go back! read more

Bettola - Quattro Formaggi - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Decided to walk over for dinner and drinks recently with a friend after leaving hop city. It was slightly crowded inside and outside so we chose to grab a seat at the bar. The bartender was extremely busy making drink orders for patrons at the tables as well as everyone at the bar ,but he managed to stay on top of taking food orders and making drinks. We started with the sautéed calamari ,and for our main course we shared the four cheese pasta ,and the hanger steak with an arugula salad. I was extremely impressed with our food and drinks and I will definitely return. I am excited to try the pizza next time. read more

Our party reservations was over the limit for COVID restrictions. No worries - we would just sit two of us at the bar or at another table. They refused to do it - and the worst part the hostess and "acting manager" were very unprofessional and rude. I get the stress of their job - but it was beyond rude. They refused to let us speak to a manager because they didn't have one. Not even a bar manager in control. Wow - never ate here and never will. read more

Tbh this was not it wouldn't go back..... the menu was pretty small. The food was not good. The pasta was too thick, not authentic tasted like jim n nicks mac n cheese my boyfriend says. The pizza was soupy not cooked in the middle. Was very underwhelming. Was hoping for more. Also was a Saturday night and wasn't busy. read more

Bettola - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Excellent food and excellent service. Decided to split the pizza and we finished everything. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. Will be back when we come back to Birmingham. read more

Bettola - Carbonara, Bolognese, Prosciutto and Mascarpone Pizza!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

An old friend of mine who's lived in Birmingham for years took me out to dinner at Bettola when I moved to Birmingham earlier this year. As I'm a big fan of both Italian food in general and Neopolitan-style pizza specifically, it turned out to be a completely heavenly dining experience! After that first visit I've returned to Bettola several times, and I've never been disappointed! The service is fast and friendly, and the food has always been outstanding, from their appetizers to their desserts. The beer and wine selection is also excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. Whatever you're craving by way of Italian food, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. That said, they make what is perhaps the best Neapolitan-style pizza I've had anywhere in Alabama. The dough they make is delicious, with a great chew and the perfect amount of char; the toppings they use are obviously premium quality and very generously applied. I strongly suggest that you try one of their pies when you visit here :-) read more

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I read the reviews before I decided to visit this place. I drove up from Wetumpka area to have dinner before a nightout in Birmingham. I'm being generous giving 1 star. I was totally disappointed in the food and service. I tend to be super gracious with servers because I am one, and I know how difficult the job is. So when I say the service was awful, take that to the bank. This is an Italian restaurant by advertisement only. Usually, subtle aromas permeate the air at an Italian restaurant, yet I could not smell any garlic at all. I've poured many glasses of wine, and my glass was underpoured for the price of a house chianti ($18). I've never been to an Italian restaurant that doesn't serve bread with a pasta dish. Instead they charge ($5.50) for a "made to order flatbread" that was so tasteless...again, no garlic. It is served with a souffle tin of olive oil. I ordered the rigatoni bolognese ($22.50) the portion was a child's portion, maybe 10 rigatoni, which was so undercooked, it gave a whole different impression of "al dente". There was no parmesan available or offered. (I certanly didn't want another surcharge for extra cheese.) I was aghast when I paid the check. My server (Susan C) took my card and I watched as she left my card in the payment terminal while she served another table. She then returned, took my card and payslips then delivered another order before bringing my card to me. I left an angry note on the payslip, left and will never return. read more

Great place! Love the food and the atmosphere. We will totally be back. great date nighplace too!

We were at Hop City one evening and looking for a place to grab some food. Our friend suggested Bettolas. My husband and I had never heard of it, but decided to try it because it was right next door. We were able to order online, and our pizza was ready when we arrived. I'm glad that we ordered to go because the place was packed and people were waiting for tables. However, I did like the atmosphere and I want to eat in one day. We took our pizza back to Hop City. It was delicious, and enough for both of us. We even had left overs. read more

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Start to finish, this was one of the best meals I've had in the pasta 5 years. I am shocked to see that it had a 4-star rating. Every dish was on point, and it was a great atmosphere. Impressed by the consistency. The bread that came with the burrata was out-of-control good. Great spot. Highly recommend. read more

Some of the best Italian food in Birmingham! And the lasagna is amazing. Great wine list too! read more

Honestly a little disappointed for what I've heard about this place through word of mouth. I ordered the mascarpone and prosciutto pizza and felt my dough was drowning in the cream. The crust did seem to be extremely fresh and probably made in-house. My friends seemed to be more impressed with some of their other pizzas-- the farmhouse one with an egg on it. Other friends ordered pastas-- were not impressed, especially at the portion size considering the price. The service was attentive and patient considering our party size was decently large and all did not arrive at the same time. However, was slighhhttttlyyy disappointed that they were unable to split the check 9 ways (kinda understandable, but it's also 2020 soo I don't feel these expectations are unrealistic or unattaintable). They were nice to bring out a free dessert for a friends birthday, dessert was 6/10. Dimmed light and artsy and Tuscan ambiance. Overall, may be worth checking out if you're not tryna ball on budget.. read more

Bettola - Mascarpone E Prosciutto - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food was absolutely amazing. I would give this dish 11/10. It was very creamy and had a lot of flavor. The service was great as well. read more

Bettola - Quattro Formaggi - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama