Restaurants & Bars
1856 – Culinary Residence
A culinary residence at the corner of campus and community.
Every year, a nationally acclaimed chef will work alongside our Ithaka Hospitality Partners team as well as Auburn University’s culinary science faculty to create a unique restaurant concept. We provide an ever-changing culinary experience for students as well as clientele in a beautiful and intimate environment. Our vegetables, produce and herbs come from an operational rooftop garden, created and managed by Auburn University’s Horticulture Program, and looking out over our iconic Samford Hall.
Ariccia Cucina Italiana
Ariccia is a modern escape that focuses on the best Italian food, wine and community in Auburn, Alabama.
Ariccia is a modern escape that focuses on the best Italian food, wine and community in Auburn, Alabama. Ariccia honors the classic central Italian cuisine, focusing on the freshest seasonal products, Italian meats & cheeses, signature Porchetta, house-made focaccia and Auburn’s best wood-fired pizzas.
Piccolo 241
Piccolo is Auburn & Opelika’s only true jazz lounge – a tucked-away retreat for specialty cocktails, live jazz, blues and soul music.
The club-style lounge features an eclectic menu of small bites and an extensive wine list plus a great selection local and regional craft beers. Piccolo is an ideal spot for date nights, girls’ nights or an after-dinner cocktail, with table service and Auburn’s best wine list featuring an impressive selection of wines from across the globe.
Walt’s on the Roof
Perched above The Laurel Hotel & Spa is Walt’s On The Roof, the most elevated rooftop experience in Auburn.
Featuring a lounge area and a lush urban garden, Walt’s on the Roof offers a stunning setting with unparalleled views of Auburn University’s iconic Samford Hall and the campus at large. The rooftop’s sky garden is a unique hotel feature, providing organic produce to be used at the 1856-Culinary Residence, by students in the culinary laboratories, and cultivated by students in Auburn University’s Horticulture Department.