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Bellini's Ristorante & Bar - Steakhouse in Birmingham, Alabama

Bellini's Ristorante & Bar

4.5 (924 reviews)

6801 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 106, Birmingham, AL 35242

Italian restaurant
Bar & grill
Seafood restaurant
Steak house

About Bellini's Ristorante & Bar - steak house in Birmingham, Alabama

Italian eatery offers aged steaks, housemade pastas & other Tuscan fare in comfortable surrounds.

Customer Review Summary

Bellini's Ristorante & Bar offers a pleasant dining experience with a clean atmosphere and nice decor. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, though some reviews noted minor issues with new staff. Food quality varies, with standout dishes like Chicken Alla Vodka, Seafood Risotto, and especially the meatballs receiving high praise. Appetizers and some main courses, such as Fried Artichoke Pieces and Chicken Marsala, received mixed feedback, indicating room for improvement. Desserts, particularly the white chocolate bread pudding and crème brûlée, are highly recommended. Guests appreciate the varied menu and drink options, making it a popular choice for casual and special occasions alike.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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Based on 924 reviews

Luke Gladwin

1 month ago

Pictured are Chicken Alla Vodka and Seafood Risotto. Both were delicious. We also had the crab claws, which were great. The restaurant was clean, with a pleasant atmosphere and nice decor. The hosts and servers were also very kind. Excellent experience.

Greg St Cyr

3 months ago

Service and atmosphere were excellent, but if I'm being honest, the food overall was only slightly above average. Our appetizer (Fried Artichoke Pieces) was not very good. My meal (Chicken Marsala), and my son's meal (Pizza) were average... My wife's meal (Crab Cakes) was a little better... And then my daughter's meal (Spaghetti & Meatballs) was by far the best. Their meatballs are very very good. I will certainly be back one day for their meatballs.

Bryan Caswell

3 months ago

Very unique little Italian place! Went for a nice dinner out to open the holiday season before other craziness. Was fairly busy, especially considering it was a Monday night, but we had a reservation and were seated quickly. Feels like the space wasn't originally designed for a restaurant, but the brickwork, wine racks, bar, and use division of the space (including dividing curtains) were lovely touches. Nice patio for warmer weather, as well. Our main server was very friendly, helpful and attentive, but they might have been training some new staff when we were there. He had to go guide some at one point, and we were asked if our plates were ready to be cleared multiple times when there was still food on our plates that we were actively eating! Didn't affect us much, thankfully, just a little odd, and all our food and drinks were ready pretty quickly. Ordered the penne a la vodka, filet mignon, white chocolate bread pudding, creme brulee, and a bellini and espresso martini. The complementary bread & oil were fantastic, but not automatically refilled. Drinks were excellent and hit the spot. Steak was great, and they made a point of asking if we wanted to slice into it to ensure done-ness; when it was a little too rare, they readily put it back on for a bit. The pasta and desserts were very good. Creme brulee was more creamy and liquid than others (not a bad thing for us), and it was a bit hard to judge the quality of the bread pudding itself because it was smothered in tasty white chocolate sauce.

Alyssa Colvin

1 month ago

Very nice restraunt. Whether you are looking for seafood, steaks, or pasta they have it all. They have a varied drinks menu if you are into that, the menu changes frequently. The staff is amazing! I had the Chicken Allavodka and it was delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy and the pasta was perfectly cooked. My husband has the lasagna and I actually preferred it to mine but both dishes were delicious. Definitely someplace I will visit again.

Selly Nu

1 month ago

We had a wonderful lunch in this restaurant. I had the pork fillet and it was cooked to perfection. The polenta was delicious with it, as some as the brussel sprouts. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very inviting and cozy. The service was very attentive and friendly. All in all, highly recommended.

S Allen

5 months ago

Went to Bellini's for a belated birthday gift!!! Reservation was for 7:30, which they did have a table ready at 7:21. The decor, food, and service were really good, but the bread pudding was truly amazing. My friend got the chicken marsala and added shrimp, which was ok to me. I got the blackened grouper oscar, which was really good, but the asparagus could have been warmer and a little more seasoned. The waitress was very friendly and helpful, but we did have to ask for our complimentary bread. I definitely recommend and plan to go back one day for the bread pudding.

Kimberly Aiken

8 months ago

My husband came for the bread pudding and I came for the caprese salad! This was my first time here. He's been several times while here for work. It's a nice quaint, quiet and romantic spot. I love the look and its decor. It's screams Italian! The service was just as amazing as the food! My Caprese was gone in several minutes! It was delicious!

Chase Butler

3 months ago

Food, service, and atmosphere all great. Filet was cooked to perfection. White chocolate bread pudding is some of the best I’ve had (must try).

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday 5–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM

Price Range

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