Bell Bistro

Absolutely recommend Bella bistro in downtown Birmingham! While the restaurant seems small on the main floor, the outdoor patio was fantastic for a Friday night. The burger was hands-down one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. The Caesar salad was super fresh and delicious and the dessert was 🔥 . Service was attentive and prompt and the waitress we had was really sweet! We will be back again to try the rest of the menu.

🌟 Refined Dining at Its Best – Bell Bistro Delivers a Taste Sensation! 🌟 From start to finish, our experience at Bell Bistro was nothing short of exceptional. The atmosphere was elegant and inviting, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome with their friendly and attentive service. 🍹 Drinks & Appetizers We kicked things off with refreshing drinks that arrived promptly. For appetizers, we shared the wagyu meatball, hot honey chicken, and golden chili crisp shrimp. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared: - The wagyu meatball was savory and tender—not overly dense like traditional meatballs. - The hot honey chicken stole the show for me. I could’ve easily devoured three orders! - The shrimp was perfectly crispy and a crowd favorite at our table. These shareable bites were both delectable and satisfying. 🍽️ Entrees I ordered the Faroe Island salmon, served with marble potatoes, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and microgreens. Cooked medium-well, the salmon was seasoned beautifully and paired wonderfully with the vibrant vegetables. We also tried the chef’s special salmon cakes and a side of fresh-cut fries. The cakes were hearty and flavorful, and the fries tasted just as fresh as they looked. 🥧 Dessert To finish, we shared a fried donut reminiscent of a beignet, dusted with powdered sugar and served with a blueberry compote. Warm and crisp on the outside, soft on the inside—this dessert was a delightful finale. The blueberry compote added just the right touch of sweetness without overpowering the dish. 💬 Final Thoughts While the entrée portions could have been slightly larger for the price, the overall experience was outstanding. Bell Bistro offers a refined culinary journey that’s worth savoring. I’ll definitely be returning for another round of flavor-packed dishes and warm hospitality.

Enjoyed an evening here the other day! A great, cozy environment with very friendly and accommodating staff. They make wonderful mocktails and the food is great! Good portions for appetizers and entrees. I’d definitely come here again!

Food was great, everything we had was flavorful. The beef skewer was our favorite it was very tender. The burger was simple but the quality of the meat was very good and the hot honey chicken was very crispy and not too spicy. The only thing is that it’s a little bit pricey. I wish the portions were bigger or the cost was a little less but still very good. Will go back for sure

Marcus, our server was awesome!! Food was terrific and we even saved a little on appetizers and drinks during happy hour (yellowfin tuna, Waygu meatballs & lango)! Celebrated a birthday with a free donut dessert was an extra treat!! Thanks for great dining experience (we had the whole basement dining room to ourselves)!!!

Food was amazing. Simple but very delicious. Paid attention well with the proportion sizes. Zip burger was amazing. Truffle fries was okay. The pasta is well made too. Would come back if I was in the area. It is the best bistro so far in that area. The place was packed on a Saturday night reservation is highly recommended

Absolutely loved it. We didn’t have a reservation and they were full. I think they saw the disappointment on our face. Then we got seated at the bar, which I love. The drinks were awesome, appetizers were even better and it went up from there! Salmon delicious!!! Amazing low or no additive tequila selection for her and a couple unique whiskey selections for me!!! We always play a game of guessing the bill and for once it was lower than both of our guesses!!! That made everything better, we will be back!!! Oh yes, our bartender/server Zach is amazing at what he does!!! (the meatball presentation looked better, I was super hungry and cut it in half before I took the picture, same reasoning for no picture of the salmon that didn’t last long enough. Sorry.)

We are used to ordinary steak houses. This place had a combination of all the foods we love. Salads, burgers, steaks. Overall a very well rounded restaurant. The environment was very pleasant and the food did not break the bank. We celebrated my friends 39th birthday. It was a very pleasant time.

This place was amazing, visiting from Los Angeles, food was great, service was great, place was packed and ambience was great. Hamburger and hot chicken is a must try. 5 stars. Cheers

The service was absolutely amazing. Hannah and Zach were outstanding! Service was fast and efficient. Good recommendations & everything was amazing. Food came out I got the bells smash burger and made a comment about the sauce and how good it would be to dip my fries in it (to my friend) Hannah overheard and within 2 minutes we had the sauce in front of us! Drinks were top grade! Highly recommend this place and if you can find a seat at the bar then you'll meet these two wonderful people!

I was really excited to try this place after a few foodie Instagram posted about it. My fiancé and I checked it out early on New Years Eve. We were sat promptly as the restaurant was fairly open at 530pm. Our service was great and felt very attended to. I would genuinely rate my experience as a 3.5 stars out of 5 based on the food. The menu is bare bones. There's a few apps, 3 salads, 3 pastas and about 5 entrees. Based on the servers recommendations we went with the Campanelle pasta. This pasta was extremely disappointing. There's truffle tasted so fake, and the pasta tasted like a chef boyardee can. We also chose Mediterranean shrimp and chicken. This plate was pretty average at best. The 3 big pieces of shrimp were ok, but there was little to zero chicken in the dish besides a few tiny pieces in the rice/veggie mix. The rice was clumpy and there was little to no flavor. The food came out VERY fast which is usually a good thing but seemed as though it was more of a lack of quality that made it fast. The bright spot was the cocktails and music. Both were very good. I would come back to sip a cocktail and sit at the bar but would not come back for dinner. One additional note.. all of the Instagram posts had the frame TVs on. We showed up for dinner and none of the TVs were on even with bowl games on New Years Eve on. Disappointing!

I had a Chicken Caesar salad which was $30 so a bit expensive but good. The atmosphere is calm, we didn't feel rushed but I went on a Tuesday night. Our waitress was happy and attentive. I highly recommend making a reservation!

Delicious food with a cozy, private ambiance and friendly staff. It would be even better with a wider selection of dishes and desserts.

First time to the new spot in downtown Birmingham with two other couples. We were seated a bit late waiting for other guests to depart from our table. No big deal. The place has a nice vibe totally different from the prior place. We ate on the main level. They still have the lower level for dining. I was disappointed when I looked at the menu as it had changed since even the day prior. I had been looking forward to the steak frites all week but, alas, it was gone replaced by a filet. I opted for the creole comfort instead which was very good with just the right amount of heat. My wife enjoyed her smash burger which was cooked a bit much for her liking but said it was still very juicy. Note to chef, ease up on the salt on the fries which were otherwise solid. Others on the group had pasta which everyone enjoyed. Several of us had a Caesar which was excellent and huge easily enough to be shared. Prices are reasonable particularly for Birmingham. One minor gripe....no bread service even for purchase unless I missed it. The room is very loud so keep that in mind if that bothers you. Definitely worth a visit and a good addition to Birmingham.

Very solid menu. Food was very good and the service was attentive and polite. Overall a good experience and would come back.

Defiantly a good place to try once, I recommend trying their shrimp appetizer, Cesar salad and truffle fries. The drinks were great, I'd come back for a drink and an app. The tables were very close together so be open to eating with strangers.

Cozy little gem, with friendly service, excellent food and creative drinks. Wonderful selection on the menu.

Food is so good! Service impeccable and attentive. Bar is beautiful I love the vibe here. Ambiance 10/10

I felt like I was like a mini vacation! Vibes on vibes! Food was amazing - truffle burger - wow! Ice cream was great too! Waitress was wonderful.

This restaurant is an absolute gem! The lamb skewers are perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. The smash burger is incredible--juicy, crispy on the edges. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service make this a must-try!