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A small restaurant tucked away in Huntsville, Ala., is getting big attention. The Boot Pizzeria just earned a spot on TripAdvisor’s “Best Hidden Gems” list, a national ranking celebrating off-the-radar spots worth traveling for.
TripAdvisor’s “Best Hidden Gems” list is part of its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best, which highlights restaurants that consistently exceed expectations in the eyes of diners.
According to TripAdvisor, the Best of the Best title “celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel.” It is awarded to businesses that receive a high volume of exceptional reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor users over 12 months. Out of more than 8 million listings on the site, fewer than 1% earn this distinction.
Here’s why The Boot Pizzeria, a cozy, low-key restaurant in Alabama, stands out.
The Boot Pizzeria is the best of the best. Here’s why
The Boot’s menu puts a bold spin on Italian comfort food with standout dishes like its signature Meat Candy (caramelized pork belly) and house-made lasagna with ragu beef sauce and basil oil.
The menu features baked pastas, hearty hoagies and thin-crust pizzas topped with everything from prosciutto to prime rib. With creative flavors and a cozy, laid-back vibe, it’s easy to see why this hidden gem made TripAdvisor’s national list.
According to TripAdvisor reviewers, The Boot Pizzeria is more than a restaurant, it’s “like traveling overseas without leaving your zip code.”
Cooking classes add to the experience
Beyond the dining room, The Boot invites guests into the kitchen with interactive cooking classes led by its own chefs. From hands-on pasta-making sessions to live demonstrations, the classes provide a fun and approachable way to learn the art of Italian cooking.
Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@gannett.com.
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