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    Nothing But Noodles

    3.6 (136 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Italian
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gluten free rice noodles with the primavera sauce + shrimp (mine) Spicy Cajun pasta + chicken (his)
    Sarah G.

    I was so surprised at this place!! I've seen them in a lot of cities but never thought to stop in due to my gluten and dairy allergies!! Y'all -- they have everything on the menu labeled with what can and cannot be made gluten free or vegan!! I got the primavera with gluten free rice noodles and it was FIRE!! Some of the yummiest sauce I've ever had! No dairy (they did bring me cheese in a side container despite having my order marked as a dairy allergy -- but it was on the side) Husband got the normal spicy cajun pasta w chicken and said he wanted to lick the plate!! Staff was nice and very quick!! The seating is pretty spread out and the music is bumpin! We will SO be back!!

    Mushroom ravioli

    I really love the food here and the atmosphere is good too! The chili maze soup is one of my favorites and the mushroom ravioli is always a good hit. They always take out or add stuff I want in my orders which is really nice.

    Russell G.

    I am at the Yelp elite event. Everything I had was good. My favorite is the fettuccini Alfredo. The homemade ranch dressing was the bomb. Chicken Parmesan was really good as well. The salads were really good. The staff was excellent and the place is really nice inside, there is outside patio dining. The atmosphere is made nice by the music that is played. Listening to I'm every woman right now. Earlier they played a medley to Tina Turner.

    Kid's Alfredo with extra sauce.
    Krista M.

    The Kid's Alfredo was really good. We paid for the extra Alfredo, so that might have put it over the top and gave us a great dipping sauce for the Breadsticks that we ordered on the side. One of my kids is on a Creamy Tomato Soup kick. This one was very expensive and was heavy on the garlic. I'm going to try to salvage it with heavy cream tomorrow. That's not what you want to do with a $13 bowl of soup that you had delivered. The Triple Chocolate Cake looks great. It's being saved for tomorrow, so I can't comment on the taste.

    Mozzarella Cheese Bread
    Jada C.

    The quality of the food is not as good as I would have liked but it's still tasty enough to somewhat enjoy. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how spacious the restaurant is. There weren't a lot of people inside and we didn't have to wait in line but we went on a Tuesday at 5pm. I like that once you order up front they have an open kitchen so you can watch them make your food. Service was very friendly. Lots of parking available around the restaurant and there's outdoor seating. Pricing is reasonable for portion size. The amount my husband got in his Chicken Parmesan was much heavier than my lobster ravioli. Probably wouldn't go back.

    Stuffed shells
    Whattajewell C.

    The food was tasty!! I got stuffed shells and my friend got Alfredo. It was good and piping hot too!! It was a bit pricey.

    Lobster Ravioli Specialty with Breadstick
    Jalynn M.

    First time going and really I wasn't impressed; but the meal was somewhat manageable I ordered the lobster ravioli with bread stick, it had too much cheese and not enough ravioli for $16. The ravioli was a bit tough could not taste the lobster a lot but the sauce was flavorful, at the least would definitely go back but for something else.

    Seriously, how sweet can you all be?
    Alexia J.

    Wait, Nothing But Noodles did a small gesture that made all of the difference for me tonight. I have not been feeling well, nor eating, but I randomly had a taste for my Spicy Cajun Pasta so I decided to order it even if I couldn't eat it once it got to me. I placed an order online for my little sister and myself and put a note in to make my food with love because I'm sick and this is all I want :(. My sister went to pick it up and spoke of how speedy, great and nice the staff was and how they gave her well wishes (thinking she was me). She dropped my order off to me and to my surprise there was a desert inside with a note saying, "We hope you feel better soon. With love from The Nothing But Noodles family." This has been an extremely rough few days medically (not covid related thank God) and I feel like I just received a huge hug from the Nothing But Noodles team. Something so small just put the biggest smile on my face and made my entire night. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness did not go unnoticed. I thoroughly appreciate all of you! Btw, I ate a couple of bites of my pasta and it tastes amazing!

    Shanghai Noodles were very impressive (spicy/sweet with the peppers and pineapple)

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    It's fine food is nothing special. Good for families where no one can agree as they offer American, Asian, and Italian noodle options

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    My to go order has 4 different Dishes! Everything was delicious! Still hot 35 minutes away from the business!

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    Love the chicken Parmesan pasta, quick pick up every time! The catering is just as good.

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    Have eaten here twice & loved it every time. Will return again. Food and service was wonderful

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    They bother u too much while eating. But the food is good ig fnfnjfjenckckkckdkdjkfjfjjrjf

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    Really great place. Great selection, really great staff. Food was wonderful and prepared quickly.

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    Bettola was absolutely amazing. I take a lot into account when reviewing, atmosphere, service, food…read morequality, and price, and this place nailed almost everything. The atmosphere was perfect for dinner: ambient, romantic lighting, and a cozy setup both indoors and out. We sat inside and loved it. We started with the Funghi di Bosco pizza and... holy crap. Hands down the best pizza I've ever had. The crust was that perfect wood-fired crisp, the cheese melted just right, the mushrooms were fresh, the fresh egg was perfect, and the truffle oil? Unreal. I'd come back for that alone. For my entrée, I had the Quattro Formaggi pasta with added sausage great flavor, rich and creamy white base, though the mint was a touch heavy for my taste. Dessert was the Chocolate Budino. Not a showstopper, but still a nice, sweet finish to an incredible meal. Our bill was just under $100 for two, and it was 100% worth every penny. Bettola should be proud excellent food, great vibe, and that pizza will forever have my heart. Can't wait to come back and try more.

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    4.4(150 reviews)
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    Disappointed with our last visit there, which was for our 20th anniversary dinner…read more First, we were offered complementary champagne, but we don't drink. Most nice places have started accommodating for non-drinkers with a mocktail or NA menu. They didn't have one, so I asked our waitress if the bartender could make me something. We were surprised when we were charged the same price as the alcoholic drinks, especially when we were offered free champagne in the beginning. Second, I ordered something I hadn't ordered before, the chicken piccata. I knew it was lemon, but this had cooked lemon slices on the top that made it SO strong & it was also so salty, I couldn't eat a lot of it. Worst thing I've eaten here, by far. Third, the couple sitting behind us was extremely chatty with their waiter & tried getting into a political discussion & the waiter took the bait for a bit. Not the place for politics! Let people eat in peace!

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    Bottega Italian Restaurant - Asparagus pizza

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    4.2(219 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    I got incredibly incredibly lucky to find this place on my first day in Birmingham…read more It'll go down as one of the best experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. My friend and I sat at the bar and got five star service; incredible recommendations for food, drinks and even other great spots to check out in town. We were befriended by several other guests at the bar who were locals, and overall the ambience was classy and professional, but the prices weren't too overwhelming. The bartender recommended a great bottle of wine and the spaghetti, and I truly believe it's the best spaghetti I've ever had, it will be hard to top. Can't wait to come back.

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    4.8 mi
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    This place is my type of vibe!…read more Trattoria ZaZa has been on my list of places to stop at for several years. Parking often deters me but after attending the Italian Festival earlier that day, we had a craving for pizza. I ordered the combo that includes 2 slices of the day with salad. Since I wasn't overly hungry, I offered him one of my slices and he added another slice to the order. We paid and were given a number to place on our selected table. Jazzy music played in the background while we waited on our order to be brought to the table. The natural lighting, while beautiful, made it a little warm in the building. One of the waitresses propped the door open that leads to the restrooms (which are in the hallway near the elevators) in order for cooler air to make its way in. That wasn't a deal breaker, but do be aware of that on warmer days. Our food came out after a short wait. I kept my 3 cheese slice, and gave him the pepperoni one. The cheeses were very rich and the salad, while simple without the frills, was perfectly sized and drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette that was just the right amount. While I enjoyed my meal very much and the ambiance, he wasn't overly impressed with his. He didn't want the fresh herbs on his slices and knocked all of them off, lol. He's a simple guy with simple taste. This is definitely a place I will be revisiting with one of my girlfriends and not him next time as he didn't appreciate what ZaZA had to offer. Everyone we encountered was helpful and courteous. Our food, including drinks, was around $28, which was not bad for a cute, eclectic spot downtown. If you haven't been, make sure to try them out soon. Just don't wait as long as I did to visit!

    Where to start? Went on a weekend, place was packed. The…read moreBad: 1. SLOW. Waited in a line inside of 4 people in front of me. There was someone at the podium at the end who i thought was a server. Was not. After a 15 minute wait (why did it take that long?), we got to the podium person. And found out they were there to take our order, not seat us. Can only assume the 15 min delay was because people were trying to figure out what to order. No signage anywhere saying, please have what you want ready while you wait in line. 2. No menus, anywhere. Yes they can be printed and people in line could take one and figure out what they want. Yes, the menu could be put on the wall behind the server in large lettering. But no, they make you scan a QR code on the wall and view the menu on your phone, so that's inconvenient and a bit obtuse. 3. When we finally place an order for pizza, was told that, "they dont serve pizzas on the weekend, but we could order their "brunch pizzas", instead. Which on the counter, was small anemic cut slices of thick bready pizzas on the cutting board/table. Those each were $8.50 according to the menu. Figure the math of 2 small slices of pizza per person for 2 people vs just ordering a large pizza. But they don't serve pizza during brunch- Trattoria literally has the word "Pizza" in their last name- twice actually- yet you have to order a nearly $9 slice of pizza sitting out on a table for who knows how long, and of the flavor of their choice, not yours. It was flat out insulting to go to a pizza based establishment and be told they won't serve whole pizzas. We left and went to Uptown to a pizzaria there, and had a really good whole pizza, salad, dessert, and drinks, and all for half the price then if we had gone to Trattoria. Wanted to give this place a chance for years, but did not work out the way i had expected it to.

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    4.4(495 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    This morning, Sunday, February 15, 2026; My wife and I went to "The Essentials" for Sunday, Brunch…read more I have not eaten at "The Essentials" for a few years now. We don't like going out on holidays like Valentines Day so we usually do something the day after. Food: I got the Steak & Eggs. They were great. I did think the "Potato Cake" on the plate was a bit dry but I did eat it all. I was surprised that no Toast was provided for this item. Just an after thought. My wife go the Banana Bread French Toast. She also loved it. Service: This is where "The Essentials" understands what their clients want. Our server was outstanding. I looked around and felt the entire staff really knew how to work with their guests. Refreshing. Ambiance: At first, I thought the restaurant was a bit noisy. Yet my wife and my conversation was not strained. The Ambiance was upscale casual. Value: I thought the prices were a bit high yet the real story was, once I was finished, my mind was asking when the next time I would return. Cost a meal is in direct portion to how much you enjoyed it. I enjoyed my meal very much. Eat well, Drink well and stay healthy.

    This is a great spot in Birmingham. The menu was not clear, but the staff worked with us to figure…read moreout what they could make without seed oils and gluten-free options. I ended up with a bunless burger. The Caesar salad with chicken was my first choice, but both the dressing and the chicken had seed oils - not good. Still, the vibe was great, and we made the best of what was available. Thanks to the chef for working with us.

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