Bello Moments At Birmingham’s Bettola

By Susan Swagler

James Lewis has made a name and a niche for himself in a city that is increasingly famous for its food.

The chef-owner of Bettola, in the Martin Biscuit Building at Birmingham’s Pepper Place, is known for his authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, but entrees are just as popular and he enjoys quite a loyal following. Customers flock to this trattoria, wine bar and pizza place for quick, convenient counter-service lunches, traditional table-service dinners, and wine and craft cocktails on the patio any time. They’ve been doing so for 12 years.

“It’s been a rewarding journey,” Lewis says. “When we first started, we had Frank Stitt and Chris Hastings who molded the platform for other businesses to come in and start opening up. We saw a need for an upscale, casual environment where people could come on a weekly basis and spend as much as they wanted to or eat on a good budget. The main philosophy behind what we wanted to achieve was real food with good, quality ingredients and offering that at a price point people could afford on a regular basis.

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