Bellini's Ristorante & Bar

4.8

3002 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Great ideas often occur in the most comfortable of settings and Bellinis is no exception. With that in mind, in 2008 after discussing ideas over a bottle (or 2) of wine, the concept of Bellinis was formed. Come see why "Life is Sweet" at our place. Relax and enjoy your own glass of wine among friends and see where your discussions take you. At Bellinis OUR Passion is YOUR Food and YOUR Service.

Bellini's features 100% Prime Organic Beef, housemade pastas, veal, seafood and classic Tuscan Italian dishes. Bellini's maintains an extensive wine selection and weekly desert specials. Our bar opens weekdays at 4pm for drinks and dinner service begins at 5pm Monday to Saturday.

We have two private dining areas available for large parties. Our private dining room accommodates 20 to 25 patrons and features a 48" TV with audio visual capabilities. Our Intimate Dining room accommodates 10 to 15 patrons. Reservations are suggested.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Dessert
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(205) 981-5380
Website
http://www.ourbellinis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Andrew Hatcher
Catering
For catering services please call 205-617-2449. Our catering services include: Party trays, Executive meals, Hot and cold buffets, Corporate dining accounts, On-premise and off premise catering available at most metro area facilities.
Private party facilities
Bellinis features two private rooms. Our largest room will hold up to 25 people and has audio visual capabilities. Our smaller room will hold up to 16 people.

Location
6801 Cahaba Valley Rd. Suite 106, Birmingham, AL 35242
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Cross street
280 and 119
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Bar features either concert DVD's or sporting events on a 48" Big Screen TV. Main Dining area features light jazz and classical italian music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tuscan Meatball$14.00
House made meatballs, mozzarella, marinara, basilicum reduction
Charcuterie$25.00
Chef's choice of 3 artisanal meats, 3 cheeses & seasonal accompaniments
Artichoke di Fritto$12.00
Flash fried, roasted garlic aioli
Oysters Rockefeller$15.00
Gulf oysters, spinach, parmesan reggiano, chipotle hollandaise
- Half Dozen$15.00
- Dozen$30.00
Stuffed Peppers$12.00
Sweetie peppers, button mushrooms, gorgonzola, toasted panko

Insalata and Zuppa

Chef's Seasonal Soup or Wedding Soup$8.00
- Cup$8.00
- Bowl$8.00
Classic Italian$10.00
Mixed greens, roma tomatoes, olives, carrots, cucumbers, croutons, creamy italian vinaigrette
The Wedge$10.00
Iceberg, bacon, cherry tomato, grilled red onion, gorgonzola dressing & crumbles
Wood Grilled Caesar$10.00
Fire grilled romaine, grilled red onion, cherry tomato, house made croutons
Apple Salad$14.00
Arugula, apples, pine nuts, goat cheese, poppy seed vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$10.00
Fresh sliced mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic reduction

Pastas and Pollo

Fettuccini Alfredo$18.00
Fresh cream, reggiano, asiago
- Chicken$22.00
- Shrimp$28.00
Lasagna Bolognese$20.00
Bolognese, marinara, mozzarella
Veggie Manicotti$18.00
Spinach, bell pepper, red onion, mushrooms, marinara, mozzarella
Full Lasagna$22.00
Butternut squash, pumpkin, prosciutto, sage, goat cheese, ricotta
Lemon Ricotta Linguine$18.00
Lemon, ricotta, cream
- Chicken$22.00
- Shrimp$28.00
- Gulf Fish$36.00

Ravioli

Four Cheese$18.00
Pecorino romano, reggiano, asiago, mozzarella
Bolognese$18.00
Bolognese, reggiano, mozzarella

Mare

Gulf Grouper$36.00
Spring pea risotto, asparagus, beurre blanc
Shrimp & Grits$28.00
Blackened gulf shrimp, creamy polenta, sausage, chablis, butter sauce
Seafood Risotto$36.00
Gulf fish, scallops, shrimp, sausage, onion, cherry tomatoes, spring pea risotto, sherry cream sauce
Pistachio Crusted Salmon$28.00
Sautéed spinach, soy glaze
Blackened Grouper Oscar$42.00
Garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, crab meat, tomato hollandaise
Seared Diver Scallops$36.00
Seared diver scallops, butternut squash puree, bacon brussels sprouts, sage butter

Dalla Grilla

8oz Filet Mignon$46.00
Master potatoes, garlic compound butter
Pork Tenderloin$20.00
Succotash, sausage, creamy polenta, bacon jam
Ribeye$50.00
Prime ribeye, garlic compound butter, veal demi glace
Filet Oscar$60.00
Mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, crab meat, tomato hollandaise
Roast Duck$32.00
Duck breast, brussel sprouts, balsamic blackberry sauce

Pizzas, Tacos, & Burgers

Margherita Pizza$16.00
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil
Italian Sausage Pizza$18.00
Bell peppers, cherry tomato, parmesan, mozzarella
Wild Mushroom Pizza$16.00
Marinara, arugula, balsamic glaze, feta, parmesan, mozzarella
3 Blackened Shrimp Tacos$18.00
Beef tenderloin, spice rubbed, spicy gochujang sauce & specialty side
Bellinis Burger**$12.00
Wood grilled beef, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, & specialty side
Bacon Pimento Cheese Burger**$14.00
Wood grilled beef, pimento cheese, bacon, & specialty side
Bellinis Sliders**$12.00
Choice of wood grilled beef OR meatball, & specialty side

What 3,002 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Alabama
Best Value
Alabama
Neighborhood gem
Alabama
Romantic
Birmingham
Best Overall
Birmingham
Best Food
Birmingham
Best Service
Birmingham
Best Ambiance
Birmingham
Best Value
Birmingham
Neighborhood gem
Birmingham
Great for fine wines
Birmingham
Romantic
Birmingham
Good for special occasions
Birmingham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bellini's Ristorante & Bar offers an exceptional dining experience with consistently "amazing food," "great service," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Standout dishes include the lemon ricotta linguine and white chocolate bread pudding. The restaurant is ideal for special occasions and romantic dinners. Though some service hiccups occur, the overall ambiance and culinary delights are highly praised.

3,002 Reviews

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Lauren
Alabama
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our main issue was that we were asked repeatedly, and while eating our food, if we’d like our food boxed. The server was clearly trying to turn the table and it was not great. Food was amazing as always but service was made worse by constantly being asked to box food.
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R T
New Orleans
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The only downside of this dining experience was that our table was in direct line with the kitchen, so we had continual foot traffic going by our table. Other than that, this was a great night. We had a different waitress than usual, but Jennifer did a stellar job. Friendly, courteous, but above all, knowledgeable about the choices and their ingredients. We’ll definitely be back…
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Ann
VIP
Alabama
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I made open table lunch reservations three weeks in advance of a birthday celebration for my sister-in-law. We arrived on time at 1pm. After what seemed to be confusion at the hostess stand we were led to a four-top table with a view of the kitchen and along side the wine display. There was an empty table of the same size, but a better view. I asked to be seated there and was told NO. No good reason was offered, only that they had a later reservation. By the time the later reservation arrived there were several other empty tables available for seating while we had a kitchen view. Had it not been a birthday I would have left. Food was excellent , but service was very slow. Our friendly waitress was boxing leftovers and running bills for earlier guests and ignored us after placing bread on the table. When we ordered a bottle of red wine she brought a chiller. When we indicated red wine is usually not chilled she then asked that we confirm what we ordered. If we ever choose to eat there again we will specifically request not to be seated in any table by the wine display at the we made reservations. It is unfortunate that twice we have been seated at this kitchen table which has no ambience. We like the food and the prices are reasonable, but the surroundings are very important to an enjoyable experience. The kitchen table should be the last one seated and it should no got to a party that has reservations three weeks in advance.
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Deborah
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was absolutely superb! My husband & I went for our anniversary & they had a Happy Anniversary card on the table, which was such a nice touch! We will definitely be back soon.
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Jen
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shonna (apologies if misspelled!) was top-notch at service and knowledgeable about the menu. All of our food and drinks came out perfect.
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Cristiano
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time eating at Bellini, really great atmosphere and a great place to take someone special.
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Megan
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was amazing! The food and service were great and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant was great! It was quiet so you can enjoy an excellent meal with the people you love! I will definitely come here again!
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Jonah
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful as always. This was our second time coming for an anniversary/date and we always leave satisfied.
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Barry
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food will return well seasoned bread pudding amazing
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Dennis
VIP
Alabama
198 reviews
5.0
198 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, service and environment. Tamara did an exceptional job. We really appreciate everyone's efforts to make Valentine's Day special.
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FAQs

Bellini's Ristorante & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 981-5380.

Bellini's Ristorante & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 3002 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bellini's Ristorante & Bar

6801 Cahaba Valley Rd. Suite 106, Birmingham, AL 35242

Additional information

Cross street
280 and 119
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Dessert
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Hatcher
Entertainment
Bar features either concert DVD's or sporting events on a 48" Big Screen TV. Main Dining area features light jazz and classical italian music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ourbellinis.com/
Phone number
(205) 981-5380
Catering
For catering services please call 205-617-2449. Our catering services include: Party trays, Executive meals, Hot and cold buffets, Corporate dining accounts, On-premise and off premise catering available at most metro area facilities.
Private party facilities
Bellinis features two private rooms. Our largest room will hold up to 25 people and has audio visual capabilities. Our smaller room will hold up to 16 people.

Bellini's Ristorante & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Gulf Grouper

Caprese Salad

Appetizers

Tuscan Meatball$14.00

Charcuterie$25.00

Artichoke di Fritto$12.00

Oysters Rockefeller$15.00

Stuffed Peppers$12.00

Insalata and Zuppa

Chef's Seasonal Soup or Wedding Soup$8.00

Classic Italian$10.00

The Wedge$10.00

Wood Grilled Caesar$10.00

Apple Salad$14.00

Caprese Salad$10.00

Pastas and Pollo

Fettuccini Alfredo$18.00

Lasagna Bolognese$20.00

Veggie Manicotti$18.00

Full Lasagna$22.00

Lemon Ricotta Linguine$18.00

Ravioli

Four Cheese$18.00

Bolognese$18.00

Mare

Gulf Grouper$36.00

Shrimp & Grits$28.00

Seafood Risotto$36.00

Pistachio Crusted Salmon$28.00

Blackened Grouper Oscar$42.00

Seared Diver Scallops$36.00

Dalla Grilla

8oz Filet Mignon$46.00

Pork Tenderloin$20.00

Ribeye$50.00

Filet Oscar$60.00

Roast Duck$32.00

Pizzas, Tacos, & Burgers

Margherita Pizza$16.00

Italian Sausage Pizza$18.00

Wild Mushroom Pizza$16.00

3 Blackened Shrimp Tacos$18.00

Bellinis Burger**$12.00

Bacon Pimento Cheese Burger**$14.00

Bellinis Sliders**$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Bellini's Ristorante & Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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