Bottega
An Italian-Southern restaurant helmed by acclaimed chef Frank Stitt, featured in the Michelin Guide and famous city-wide for its signature Parmesan soufflé.
Founded in 1988 by James Beard Award winner Frank Stitt and Pardis Stitt, Bottega is housed in a historic 1926 Beaux-Arts building on Highlands Avenue and is featured in the 2026 Michelin Guide to the Southern United States. The signature dish is the delicate, trembling Parmesan soufflé, while the sweet potato gnocchi with rock shrimp has also been highlighted by Michelin. The menu seamlessly blends handmade Italian pasta with Southern ingredients. The venue is divided into a formal dining room and a more casual cafe next door, each with its own menu. Weekend reservations are highly recommended. Operating hours for both sections vary across sources, so please confirm in advance.
Opening hours
Tue-Sat, Dinner around 17:00-21:30; Closed Sun-Mon (lunch hours vary by source)
Nearby sights
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- Pepper Place & Saturday Market
- Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
- Birmingham Zoo
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Railroad Park
- McWane Science Center
- Alabama Theatre