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    Bell Bistro

    4.4 (55 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Spaghetti squash, short rib, rigatoni diavolo, beet and burrata crispy Brussels sprout salad
    Maisha R.

    Came here for a girls night birthday celebration and we had a wonderful time! It was excited to see the new restaurant in the Mad Hatter space. Space is a bit tight but redecorated nicely! We were in the upstairs space and did t see the new downstairs yet. Our server was the sweetest and our table loved her! At her recommendation, we started with the langos to share which we all devoured. For mains, we split the beet and burrata crispy Brussels sprout salad, rigatoni diavolo pasta, braised balsamic short rib, and spaghetti squash with sautéed vegetables. The short rib was definitely the clear favorite, followed by the pasta! We were all appropriately stuffed after this meal, and split a birthday dessert to end our night. Would definitely come back to Bell Bistro!

    Smash burger
    Minu A.

    I will say the ambiance is quite good here with the sultry lighting and nuetral tones. My server was very polite and attending. Starting off to drink I got the vendita cocktail. I was explained it was kind of like a margarita and it can come spicy which I ordered it like that. It tasted watery and not spicy at all. So I was starting off a little underwhelmed. But to eat, I got the smash burger and it was really good. It came with fries and I asked for ranch. I tried the mushroom pasta as well as the Caesar salad with salmon added and it was all yummy. I would give 4 stars for this place but bc I was disappointed with the drink ( especially considering it was like 26$) I would give this 3.5/5

    Chicken Tosca
    Sara C.

    My friend and I had a full-on girls' day out, and we wrapped it up at Bell Bistro! It was the best decision. The vibe was cool and the food was yummy. I definitely plan to come back!

    Hummus, meatball, langos
    Samantha B.

    Good drinks/apps/entrees. Small but cute place. Service was good. Would come back multiple times!

    Happy hour burger
    Marissa C.

    Came here for a happy hour and it was wonderful!! We were welcomed in by the host and orders were taken quickly. The wagyu meatball was by far the best thing that we ordered. I wish there were more bread pieces to eat with it but overall amazing. The Brussels sprouts and chopped salad were delicious and well balanced. The langos (fried thing) ate really heavy with the cheese and stuff on top of it. It felt very difficult to finish. The burger was good but only at the happy hour price. Personally I wanted a pickle on the burger .... There was not one. Decent place with decent prices.

    Menu
    Sarah C.

    Great food, great ambience, and lovely dining experience. The menu is amazing and I can't wait to come back to this place with my family. I enjoyed a great girls night out. I ordered the salmon which was a huge piece cooked to perfection. I also ordered the beet salad and tried their trout, which were also excellent. For dessert, we ate the fried donuts which were decadent and delicious.

    Smash Burger
    Casey M.

    Lovely little bistro in the downtown area of Birmingham on Old Woodward, Bell Bistro was a fun stop for a nice HH. The Happy Hour menu has some great options, giving a great glimpse of staple menu items especially the smash burger and fries (which was delicious) - service was attentive but not overbearing, our server was great with identifying when drinks were low but not hovering. Plenty of great menu options to try from, and was surprisingly quiet for a great HH - but I loved the food and the atmosphere so will definitely be back again soon!

    Tuna tartare
    Madison D.

    Delicious food & friendly, professional service. So refreshing to have kind service in a nice establishment. The ambiance is gorgeous. I came at 4:15 & there was no wait. Reservations are recommended for evening dining. I would definitely come back!

    Creamy espresso martinis, dirty martini, and margarita
    Stefanie I.

    Food and drinks were amazing. Food was very flavorful and well executed. Drinks were made very well and were delicious. Service was pretty good, despite them being busy. Very nice ambiance but didn't love being in the lower level. Upper level is more lively.

    Langos
    Heather B.

    First time here. We had the Langos to start. It was nothing short of delicious! Fried dough, seasoned sour cream, feta cheese, garlic oil.... Wowwwww Next, Caesar Salad. Totally on point! First time having sun-dried tomatoes in my Caesar and ummm great addition! Next I had the Zip Smash Burger. That zip sauce and the pickles onions made the entire burger! So good. He had the Rigatoni and granted it was a small portion but he said it was great. We went here for my boyfriend's birthday which the waiter knew cause I said it to him. I kinda expected a candle in the tiramisu we ordered but nothing ‍ The table next to us mentioned that it was her birthday and when her tiramisu came out, she had a candle ‍ Either way the food was great! Oh I didn't mention they have a lower level that I wasn't aware of. Totally different vibe down there and would prefer upstairs seating next time.

    Caesar salad with chicken
    Natalie N.

    Bell Bistro is a newer, smaller spot in Birmingham. The space is cozy and nicely put together, but it does feel a bit limited in size. It's a solid addition to the area, but nothing that really wowed me. I ordered the Caesar salad with chicken -- it was fresh, and the chicken was cooked well, but overall pretty standard. I also had a side of fries. They were good, but nothing special -- just your usual fries without much to set them apart. Service was friendly and the experience was pleasant, but I'd say it's more of a casual lunch spot than a must-visit destination. I'd consider going back to try a different dish.

    Chloe K.

    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.

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

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

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

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    Our server Olivia was phenomenal - she was very attentive, helpful, and warm. Our food exceeded expectations. Highly recommend for brunch.

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    Very nice intimate place for a date night. Food and Drinks were phenomenal and the service was Excellent

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