Saw's Soul Kitchen ★ 4.5
Saw's Soul Kitchen on 41st Street South in Avondale Birmingham is the 2012 sibling to Saw's BBQ, mixing Alabama white sauce barbecue with soul-food sides.
Signature: Pork and greens, Pulled pork sandwich, Banana pudding
What to order at Bottega Cafe
- Signature dishes
- Wood-oven pizza, Beef carpaccio, Chicken scaloppini
CuisineItalian
Price$$
Neighborhoodhighland-park
HoursTue-Sat 11:00-21:30; closed Sun-Mon
Phone+1 205 939 1000
Signature dishes: Wood-oven pizza, Beef carpaccio, Chicken scaloppini
Location
Address: 2240 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
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