A Hoover dining hotspot has earned Wine Spectator's coveted Restaurant Award, the seventh consecutive year the restaurant has been honored.
Courtesy Bellini's website
Bellini's storefront
Bellini's Ristorante is located on Cahaba Valley Road in Hoover
The awards, given to restaurants in all 50 states as well as internationally, follow strict guidelines. According to Wine Spectator's website:
Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. To qualify for an award, a wine list must present complete, accurate information, including vintages and appellations for all selections. Complete producer names and correct spellings are mandatory, and the overall presentation of the list is also considered. Lists that meet these requirements are judged for one of our three awards.
Bellini's, located in the Cadence Place building at 6801 Cahaba Valley Road in Hoover, opened in April 2008. Owned by Doug Hovanec, the executive chef is Brad Mizerany, who joined the restaurant in 2025.