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Cafe Dupont

91/100 (1936 ratings)

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"Took my girlfriend here for a date night. Had the menu sample chef's choice. The food beyond amazing. The prime rib fell apart in my mouth...."

Cameron Scoggins

"It’s always a treat to eat at Cafe DuPont . An ever changing menu and knowledgeable staff make this establishment a must for fine dinning in the..."

Alan Renfroe

"Best place to go for a great dinner with your loved ones. Nearly everything is farm to table fresh and you can taste it in every delicious bite...."

James McAnnally

"We had the 5 course tasting menu, chef's choice. Two hours of one of the finest culinary displays I've had the joy of witnessing. The smoked, grilled..."

Ben Spivey

"Awesome dinner and fabulous service. Our server Alex made our birthday dinner special, and our food was outstanding. We had the best flan and oysters..."

Beth Stewart

"My wife and I enjoyed our anniversary dinner here and it did not disappoint. The service was top notch and the food was quite excellent. A fine..."

Darren Griffin

"Four of us had the 7 course chef's choice dinner. Everything was amazing, but the braised short rib and foie gras torchon were especially delicious...."

Stephen Cook

"Always a wonderful experience! I've never had a bad meal here. Definitely one of Birmingham's best (and consistently my personal favorite). This is..."

Brian C. Moon

"Excellent menu. Excellent parings will all local produce. I highly..."

Steve Evans

"Food was excellent. Would definitely recommend this for dinner. Need to be prepared to spend the evening..."

Lloyd Maisonville

"If you want a nice restaurant to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or friendship, give Cafe dupont a try. The food is flavorful and prepared with..."

Kimberly Williams Tanner

"My husband and I dine here for special occasions. We've gone to this restaurant since it began in Springville in 1994 and we've never been..."

Gail Tavcar Kessler

"The prime rib medium it was very good. My family had the buttermilk chicken also very good. I do believe it's over priced but it was a good meal...."

Tena J

"Outstanding service outstanding food. Ate at bar didn't get there till 9:30 had been at the hospital all day and needed a cocktail and a bite to eat..."

Cuz

"This place makes you feel like you are in one of the big cities: A fancy restaurant in the middle of a construction zone. The atmosphere and venue..."

Rana Atieh

"Absolutely wonderful experience and meal! The service was great the entire night and the waiter was very knowledgeable about the dishes and wine. He..."

Amanda Duren

"We recently had a lovely meal at Cafe Dupont. I was with a party of 8, so quite large and they sat us in the bar area. My only complaint was that it..."

Lindsey Seal

"Totally worth the price. The best lamb I have every tried was at cafe DuPont. Service and food are great. They have an option for you to order a..."

Cat

"My husband and I visited Cafe Dupont for the first time last night, and had a wonderful evening. The staff, to a person, were friendly without being..."

Jdurham

"Good..................... Have eaten at this place around three times and I love it. Here's to Pork Belly mmmmmm. Atmosphere is great and food is..."

Keith

"We decided to try here after they had catered a large event in homewood(and the food was all the rave). We found the building and overall ambiance..."

David Kimbrell

"My girlfriend brought me to Cafe DuPont for my birthday. The food was excellent. The server was very friendly and helpful. The only complaint I had..."

Brent Finley

"Excellent service, fabulous food and great atmosphere.. Well I am almost embarrassed to say that I had not been to Cafe DuPont since it moved from..."

Chop Chop

"Wonderful Food. Always a top pick in our house. Whether it's a holiday dinner for 30 employees or a quiet meal out for 2, Chris Dupont always..."

Missprettyyarn

"Excellent food and superb service, in fact both are the BEST of..."

Fr.John Trigilio Jr.

"The staff is friendly & courteous. The food is excellent. 1000 stars is what i would like to give. I loved it. The chef loves what he does and it's..."

Manjula Koteel

"And He created cows. And it was good.. I recently had two meals at Café DuPont: lunch on a Wednesday and dinner a week later on a Friday night. On..."

Hungry Hungry Hippo

"What a wonderful hidden secret in my city that I had no idea about. I took a chance for our anniversary and was very pleasantly surprised. The..."

Dr. Matt

"Excellent Restaurant. My wife and I dined at Cafe Dupont this past weekend for the first time. We were feeling adventurous so we opted for the five..."

Dml0162

"Whether it be for a cocktail or for a full dining experience, Cafe DuPont is first in its class and always the highlight of our time in Birmingham. I..."

Lindsey Hamlin

"Great Restaurant. I have been several times for lunch and dinner, and have only been disappointed one time. The fried chicken at lunch is fantastic,..."

Kyle

"Fantastic food, great service. Would recommend to anyone. Fried green tomatoes with seafood remolaude were epic. On top of that just a pleasant..."

Jared C

"Best dessert in Birmingham. Or close. Ate there a few months ago. Had the scamp, the scallops, poutine, sweetbreads. Only thing not..."

Handlebars

"Amazing Seven Course Meal. I had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Dupont in October, and enjoyed the seven course meal. I got to choose all of my..."

FoodBasics

"The best of New Orleans in Bham. A buddy and I had a 5 star meal after a college homecoming game this past weekend. The service was excellent and..."

Michaelbrummitt

"Rehearsal dinner surprise. I have eaten at Cafe Dupont several times and had never had a bad meal. I was very impressed when I had my rehearsal..."

Katie Rochester

"Absolutely the Best!. My husband and I had dinner there last night and we both have to say it is the BEST food we have ever had. My trout was..."

Tina

"No Frills Eating. It is refreshing to visit a fine dining restaurant today that does not dwell in the realm of overpowering pretentiousness. Cafe..."

Cheftasia28

"All in all my favorite restaurant in..."

Ruth

"My husband and I regularly go to Cafe Dupont. Owner/Chef Chris Dupont has done a fabulous job with the restaurant. I think at one time or another we..."

Rhonda

"A very pleasant surprise.. Birmingham is always full of surprises, but for some reason I had little expectation for Cafe DuPont. But man oh man, was..."

JT Boyd

"Favorite restaurant. This is my favorite restaurant in Birmingham!! I am actually having my rehearsal dinner here! Great food and wonderful variety..."

Allie

"Fantastic, well done.... You have to give this place a try... you will not be disappointed. The food is delicious and cooked to perfection. Even..."

Bhagood123

"Delish. My husband and I finally decided to try Café Dupont this past Friday and were very impressed with what they had to offer. I guess this..."

Brittanyc83

"One of my favourite restaurants in town. Interesting, innovative menu with local and/or organic ingredients. Professional young wait staff. Good wine..."

Pus Daddy

"Mixed feelings. The food is fantastic, the price, a bit high for this middle-class consumer. Hard to get out the door for under $20 a head at lunch,..."

Foodie Speak

"The bar side. I recently tried to get reservations at Cafe Dupont, but was unable to get a table in the main dining room for the time that I wanted...."

Ellewoodd

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Foodie

"Highly Recommend. My wife asked me to write a review since she and I both are big fans of Cafe Dupont. Here's what we like about it... a staff..."

GBC

"A New Orleanian's view.. On Novemeber 12, a group of eight ladies traveled by train to Birmingham to dine at Cafe Dupont. The experience was..."

Marleen S. Marmillion

"Top of the Line. Cafe Dupont is well worth it. This is what I like: white tableclothes, nice stemware, with great food and service. Generous pours on..."

Mary Kay

"Best Food in Birmingham. We moved here from Florida over 4 years ago - a friend wrote a list of rest. to try.. We have eaten our way around..."

Steve

"CAFE DUPONT. This is a wonderful restaurant. My husband and I have eaten there several times for dinner -- on the weekend and on week nights -- in..."

Pattiechols

"Yummy!. Love the ambiance.My husband suggested I try the 5 course tasting menu. Great idea.I especially loved the shrimp with fried okra..."

Dede

"Always good!. I took my wife to Café Dupont to celebrate our anniversary this past weekend, and we were both reminded what a gem B-ham has in this..."

JC

"Wonderful Bday!. I was treated to dinner last year for my birthday and had never been to Cafe Dupont! It was one of the best meals I've ever had! A..."

April

"Try the Fried Chicken.... We've been to Cafe Dupont twice and completely enjoyed each time. I was blown away by their salmon over rice and diced..."

Mrs CC

"Best.... Scallops I've had to..."

Foodie73

"I'm vegan and let them know when I made the reservations. Absolutely..."

Steve Shanks

"Great fried oysters and okra with buerre blanc. Not a meat and three place for soul food but a thoughtful intrtpetation on Low Counrty and Creole..."

George M Sideras

"President. To show our appreciation to our wonderful staff, we recently enterained all employees and spouses with dinner at Cafe Dupont. I can tell..."

James Howell

"Perfect Friday Night. My husband and I treated ourselves to dinner at Cafe Depont this past Friday evening. This is my favorite restaurant whether..."

Jennifer Smith Kilburn

"Excellent dinner on the North side. My girlfriend and I went here for the first time a few nights ago and were thrilled with our experience. I feel..."

Charlie

"Had melt in the mouth quail & lamb. Pricey food but the quality of the meal meets the price you pay dead..."

Martin Blankenship

"Classy and Almost Spot On. 8/10 point Review.. The starched and nostalgic atmosphere of this historic downtown space hits you in face from the door..."

RestaurantSnob

"Only went once but will return again.. Elegant old building, crisp linens, refined service staff, mediocre to good wine list, and then there was the..."

Shane Collins

"Incredible Chef - 8/10. When Chris DuPont is having a good night in the kitchen, his restaurant can turn out some of the best meals I have ever had...."

Nicolja

"Cafe Dupont is known for its bananas foster. Despite other tempting options we went for the sure thing and weren’t disappointed. We were stuffed..."

Jessica Merlin

Bottega Restaurant

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"The food was absolutely amazing! Everything was perfectly cooked, and the staff was very attentive to our large party. Wonderful..."

Ashley Breier

"We shared a few appetizers so we could save room for dessert and I am so glad we did. The desserts were divine. The tiramisu was moist and delicious..."

Robbi Capps Liddell

"Wow! My second visit but first for lunch. Had dolphin fish, crab cake, chocolate torte, and veggie plate. Everything was great. For being so busy,..."

Derrick Tenner

"We could not have selected a better place to celebrate a special occasion. The food was fabulous and the service was excellent. Thanks..."

Lacey Lamb McCarty

"Best crab cakes in Birmingham. No doubt about it. Iced tea is perfect. Never had a bad meal there! Always..."

Rebecca Martin Ethridge

"The atmosphere and food was amazing!!! Our group is in town on business. I would highly recommend..."

Lorraine Williams

"Absolutely Womderful!! Great Food!! Great Service! James was on point!! Enjoyed it..."

John Pendleton

"This is an amazing restaurant committed to creating a better Birmingham one dish at a time! They have a well educated staff who in turn shares this..."

Anna Trott

"A welcome surprise in this Alabama city. Do not miss the Bolognese! Great wine list. Our service at the bar was big city for sure. With a wine �..."

Geno Treppeda

"Exceptional meal and service! We drove from the Atlanta area to celebrate birthdays and our experience was fabulous. Our server went the extra mile..."

Jenanne Miller Edmonds

"The experience is "delicious" in every way! Divine food, excellent wine offering, superb service and the historic atmosphere...Thank you, Frank..."

Beverly Hollister

"This is the first restaurant I visited in Birmingham 3 years ago! It’s still our favorite, hard to find a match for this southern Italian themed..."

Carlos H. Miranda

"Always yummy and the lemon 🍋 drop martini was the..."

Samya Shunnarah

"One of our favorite restaurants in Birmingham. Always excellent food and..."

Susan Powell Andrews

"You can not go wrong here. I have been going for years and never had one single thing wrong, ever. Seriously. The orange thing drink, thumbs up! Ever..."

Daner

"My BFF and I had a late lunch this week in what we call "ole faithful"... Bottega's Cafe has been a delicious staple in the city of Birmingham for..."

J.J.C.

"This is another one of the high end restaurants at 5 points Birmingham. It got two sections, one that opens for lunch and the other for dinner. The..."

Rana Atieh

"Took my daughter to Bottega for her 21st birthday lunch. It's one of our favorite restaurants in Birmingham and it didn't disappoint yesterday! Such..."

KristiC

"Absolutely amazing. Frank Stitt's restaurants are all just fabulous. I've eaten some of the best meals that I've ever tasted here and the prices are..."

Katie Borland

"Excellent in every way: food, service, atmosphere, wine choices. We had the Chicken Pizza, Black Grouper and the Spaghetti. All were exceptional. The..."

Tvhtml

"I always get the Chicken Scaloppini here. There food is delicious, the dish is not very big. If you are hoping for a big meal, this may not be the..."

Steven Files

"This place is amazing. The food is so unique and so well prepared. The chef made my wife a specialty pasta with all vegis that she loved. The drinks..."

Jake

"Bottega Café is my favorite place in town. I've been going there for years and it's always been a good experience. Just wish they always had..."

Mintheham

"The Parmesan souffle is one of the ten best things I've ever eaten. It is unbelievable. I've had nothing but good to great food here and can not wait..."

Bitter Party Of One

"The menu is always good. Food and drinks are consistent and really hard to go here and have an off night on food or drinks. Always a good place to..."

Brad Martin

"A Thursday night at Bottega. Great food and wonderful service. all around wonderful..."

Mike.warren

"You can't beat sitting outside at the Cafe on a beautiful day and sipping on a Venetian..."

Stellasnap

"Bottega cafe. I dont see the difference between the 2 restaurants - they both great food!!!beef carpacio - we just have togarganelli..."

RG

"We were here for a corporate event. The pizza and fried oysters were an excellent appetizer option. Really enjoyed the wine list and I had the..."

Doctor Bob

"Frank Stitt is Unstoppable. Frank continues his culinary dynasty with Bottega. Both the restaurant and the cafe serve consistently superb food in..."

THE Foodie Gem

"My Daughter's Birthday. We went for dessert and drinks for my daughter's birthday. While we waited - went to the bar and asked for a cool looking non..."

Rhea McVay

"Love it. Such a creative and wonderful chef! Best in the..."

Macylovesauburn23

"Never been to the 'big' side, but the cafe is one of my favorites- great staff, fun bar. The open kitchen and bar is fun to watch- the patio is..."

The Pickiest Eater

"I really only visit the cafe side. I'm not one for formal dinners often. Great community style dining. Best homemade desserts in..."

Cturtle75

"Long wait, but great food. Atmosphere a bit loud for me but tolerable. Food was excellent. Wait staff was superb. Martini lacked vodka. LOL. I'd go..."

Elle

"We prefer the cafe side. awesome patio and bar. Everything we have ever ordered has been a home..."

Chris Thornton

"Thanks to Bottega my mother gave me the silent treatment during lunch. I've been to Bottega Restaurant but never the Cafe side. Today I took my..."

Hungry Hungry Hippo

"Wonderful. Fabulous and flawless service. The duck is to die for. Love..."

Foodie01

"Favorite Patio Bham. This is our favorite place to go in Bham. Since I just wrote a mediocre review for Highland and Chez Fonfon, I thought I would..."

Dentalstudents

"Incredible. Great atmosphere. Wonderful service. I got the filet and it was perfect. My husband got veal and loved..."

Frasiers

"Great resturaunt, and isn't too pricey. They have great waiters and really good food. Compares to Emerils, Commanders Palace, and Charlie trotters...."

Gin Donnell

"Frank you did a good job :). I remember Dad always saying the sign of a good place to eat is when a place is always crowded and boy does this place..."

Jason

"Cafe-side for great pizza, restaurant side for great wine. Cafe side: Terrific pizza! I got the spicey one (don't remember the name they gave it)..."

Jonibee

"Good, but disappointing service (at first). I've eaten at Bottega Cafe several times and have generally enjoyed it each time. I decided to take my..."

Christopher

"Went for the first time yesterday. I gotta say that my wife and I have been missing out. First class head to toe. Food was wonderful and if you go,..."

J DeMarco

"Love it!. Recently went with friends and had the best time. They have a great cocktail menu and nice wine selections. I had the steak tartar and it..."

Emily McDaniel

"Our Go-To. Birmingham has several excellent fine-dining restaurants, but this one is our personal favorite. The wait staff are knowledgeable pros and..."

Stateofzen

"Good, great is a reach.. I recently dined at Bottega and opted for the Cafe side. We ordered a wonderful baked feta with mariana appitizer. The bread..."

FoodBasics

"Very stylish!. You can really get the feel for the B'ham elite here. Went on crab cake night and it was better than any I've ever had...even in..."

Jimmy

"Off night?. I have eaten at Bottega a few times over the years and have always looked forward to going. However, my last meal may cause me to pause...."

M.D.

"I have visited both the Restaurant and Café many times and have enjoyed every moment every time. The Sardines on the appetizer menu at the Café is..."

Foodforlife

"Another Great Stitt Restaurant. I recently dined at Bottega with my wife to celebrate our anniversary and it was another reminder that Frank Stitt..."

JC

"Good, but. Very nice, but in the pantheon of top Birmingham restaurants, this one is 4 or 5 down from the top. Good place nontheless. I think that..."

Tampauro

"Awesome service. I dined in the cafe with my family, the service was awesome and the food fantastic. I ate the best burger I have ever eaten...."

Rich Bowman

"Great restaurant with daily menus and an extensive wine list. The service was excellent. We had a late reservation and the place started to clear out..."

Wren Williams

"Good but..... We ate in the restaurant. Food was excellent, service was good if a little impersonal. Wine list extensive. But would I rush back ?..."

Britabroad

"A little pricey but good. Nice..."

Calvin Wallace

"Wonderful Experience. My husband took me here for our anniversary. We had a wonderful dinner; everything from the knowledge and expertise of the..."

Marietta

"Bottega Restaurant Great. I have never eaten at the Cafe, but the fancier Bottega restaurant is wonderful. I love their Chicken Scaloppine and their..."

Hbh416

"The shrimp risotto is excellent. The food was..."

Terry

"Staple of fine food in B'ham. A traditional favorite. Frank Stitt set the standard for the finest dining in Birmingham. One of my favorites is the..."

WW

"Always good food but the staff is spotty, which does not make sense since they are connected to Highlands. Staff is important enough to us where we..."

Foodie Speak

"Consistently great service and excellent food. I have gone to Bottega Cafe since it opened in the 80s. There have been periods of time I have not..."

Chop Chop

"Go eat here today! This place is a true neighborhood gem. Sit outside but be prepared to wait at the bar - they don't take reservations on the cafe..."

Bhamfoodie

"Perfect spot for casual dinner.. This is the step-sibling to Highlands, and we love it. Great atmosphere with a fun crowd. They offer pizzas and a..."

ThreePutt

"Frigging sweet place to dine! It's been a while since my last meal their, but a great meal each time I have..."

Martin Blankenship

"Very Good. Had a great meal, will go..."

EHO

"A Birmingham classic.. I've been coming to Bottega for years for one reason: great food. Sure, the atmosphere is great and service is impeccable......"

Charlie

"Very good yet very crowded atmosphere. We ordered 2 entrees. All were very good variety of food. The pizza was a little burned but they immediately..."

Courtney

"Relaxing Place, Good Food. The best time to eat at the cafe is in the summer. Sit out in the sun and enjoy a good meal, at a fair..."

Jason

"Food is good . The staff was very courteous and helpful. I ordered the pork loin and it was hard and dry I was disppointed since I rarely eat..."

Pickyeater

"Favorite spot in Birmingham. Great food, great atmosphere without being stuffy. I like to come here when I'm traveling on business. Always has good..."

Jason

"Favorite in Birmingham. This is a great urban find. Nice room but tight tables. Nice people and great food from one of America's best chefs, Frank..."

Mark Griffith

"True delight on Southside! Smoky oven fired pizzas are the best! Alittle pricey for lunch but worth every cent--& can't be beat for innovative..."

CRog

"7/10. Bottega Café is the sister restaurant to the more upscale Bottega restaurant next door. Owned by famed local chef, Frank Stitt, Bottega Café..."

Nicolja

"Really great! Loud dining but awesome food! sweet roasted red pepper w/ goat cheese & capers.wood fired..."

Steve

"Bottega dining room presents a warm, sophisticated atmosphere. Italy inspires the cuisine, carefully crafted by linking ingredients from the American..."

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