3 New Restaurants Coming to Pelham, Alabama

Familiar names like Joseph's Table and Sanpeggio's Pizza are expanding to the city.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Three new restaurants have recently applied for business licenses in Pelham, Alabama, according to the city's newsletter. The incoming eateries include the Mediterranean bistro Joseph's Table, the pizza chain Sanpeggio's, and the wings spot Wings R King.

Why it matters

The arrival of these established restaurant brands signals continued economic growth and development in Pelham, a fast-growing suburb of Birmingham. The new dining options will provide more choices for local residents and attract visitors to the city's commercial districts.

The details

Joseph's Table, a family-owned Mediterranean bistro and bar, will be located in the North Pelham Square Shopping Center on Alabama 261, occupying the former McAlister's Deli space. The restaurant previously operated in Chelsea Corners off U.S. 280 but closed in November 2024 for renovations and did not reopen. Sanpeggio's Pizza will be opening a location at the Southgate Village near Publix at U.S. 31 and Alabama 261, taking over the former Yoe Express space. Sanpeggio's, founded more than 20 years ago, has a goal of opening 30 locations by 2028 across Alabama and beyond. At Pelham Plaza Shopping Center, Wings R King will occupy the storefront recently vacated by Wok On In.

  • The new restaurants have recently applied for business licenses in Pelham.
  • Joseph's Table previously operated in Chelsea Corners off U.S. 280 but closed in November 2024 for renovations.

The players

Joseph's Table

A family-owned Mediterranean bistro and bar that is opening a new location in the North Pelham Square Shopping Center.

Sanpeggio's Pizza

A pizza chain that is opening a new location at the Southgate Village in Pelham, with a goal of reaching 30 locations by 2028.

Wings R King

A wings restaurant that is opening a new location at the Pelham Plaza Shopping Center.

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The takeaway

The arrival of these established restaurant brands in Pelham signals continued economic growth and development in the fast-growing Birmingham suburb, providing more dining options for local residents and attracting visitors to the city's commercial districts.