Bottega

easily a 5/5!!! went here on a Sunday @ 11:30am as a party of 7 & there was no wait at all.

we dined inside & the ambience was so nice, we were greeted by a cute bar area right when walking in. there was an open window next to us as well, which was perfect with the sunny weather. service was also very attentive & nice.

everything we ordered was amazing as well, including the bread service! we started off with the Waffle Fries w/ truffle & Mozzarella in Carrozza, & the sauces they came with were very good. for the pastas, we ordered the Spaghetti, Amatriciana, & Mezzemaniche. the Amatriciana was my favorite--the guanciale added such a rich flavor to the entire dish! other dishes we got were the Chicken Parmigiana, Pizza Tartufata, & Pizza Salsiccia, all of which were just as good! for drinks, we ordered the Gossip cocktail & Pink Paloma mock-tail--both accompanied the meals well.

the food was so fresh & i had a food time all around. would definitely come back here especially to experience the ambience of the dinner service!

Visited Bottega on a Friday night. It was busy but there was a whole selection of outdoor seating as well as 3 indoor tables available for us to choose from. We chose indoor seating but I wish we hadn't because it turned out to be super loud inside with people trying to speak over the electronic/techno music they have playing.

I honestly couldn't tell if our server was overly concerned/kind or pushy. She kept asking us if we wanted to add additional things to our meal, if we wanted drinks/apps and then told us to keep the menu and think about it after we said no, etc.

We ordered the sacchetti and the quattro formaggi pizza for entrees. I loved the sacchetti with the strong cheese, pear and walnuts. I was also impressed that they pre separated the pasta into two plates for us since they knew we were sharing. The pizza was a bit heavy but it wasn't bad! We ordered tiramisu for dessert which looked really good but turned out to be disappointing. The cake barely tasted like espresso and definitely needed to sit more to let the flavours soak.

I really like the space, the cute decorations and the sacchetti. I don't think I would come back for dinner or order any of their desserts but I would be open to returning to sit on the patio for lunch and trying more of their pasta!

I have had this place on my list for years and finally had the chance to try it!
We went early for dinner, around 5pm, and were able to be seated immediately.
Food:
I ordered the Merremaniche Boscaiola, which consists of rigatoni, mushroom, onion, english peas, italian sausage, and I chose to add pink sauce (which, is no extra charge now!). The pasta itself tasted fresh and was chewy, although a little underdone for my preference. The flavor of the pink sauce itself (a mix between tomato sauce and cream sauce) was delightful, and ever so subtly sweet. I enjoyed the Italian sausage, though it also tasted semi-sweet, almost like chicken apple sausage. Overall, there were enough interesting flavors in this that I would happily order this again. 8/10
We also had the Tartufata, a truffle pizza with fior di latte, wild mushrooms, and black truffle cream. This was far too oily, salty, and cheesy for my liking. The truffle flavor was overpowering, I had a slice and that was enough for me. 4/10
Service: Attentive and kind, taking any empty plates away quickly.
Ambiance: Aesthetically, it's very beautiful in here. plenty of floral accents (pictured), with some rustic features (exposed brick walls, wooden ceilings). Plenty of seating. It is, however, quite loud.

I have been to this restaurant twice and absolutely love it here! The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is so chic.

The food and service is consistently amazing. The waitress I had the recent time I visited was so sweet and super helpful when deciding what to order.

I've tried the Mezzemaniche Boscaiola and the Chicken Parmigiana. Both of these dishes were so incredibly delicious. The pasta sauce and the quality of the pasta is unbeatable! Drinks here are also super tasty. The aperol spritz was a perfect pairing with our pasta especially on a nice summer day (recommended by our waitress). So refreshing!

I love this restaurant and will continue to recommend it to everyone I know! Definitely my favorite gem on Valencia St

Great service! We went on a Wednesday night with a party of 10 to celebrate our friend's birthday, and we all must of been reading each other minds because during the time we were there, there was 6 different birthday celebrations.

Our friend tried to call the night before to make reservations, but they told him they don't do reservations and to instead call two hours before when we want to come to save the table. Was interesting, but we were thinking it's because they don't want last minute cancelations.

The food and drinks were delicious. We personally loved the margarita pizza (sauce is so light yet flavorful and the crust-my, oh my!) and the fettuccine alfredo (perfectly creamy and complimented the pasta so well)! Their pasta is definitely fresh and is more on the chewy/aldente side.

Would totally recommend! (Street parking can be a struggle during dinner times but they do have paid garages around the area)

Came here after a massage with my girlfriends. We ordered a couple of food to share which was an amazing idea, we were all able to try different food on the menu. My favorite was the Mezzemaniche Boscaiola - rigatoni in pink sauce 10/10
Other food that we ordered:
Crab cake
Tartufata - it was good but not for everyone's palate
Desserts, we got Tiramisu and Panna Cotta, both were good but if I were to choose one, I'd go with Tiramisu.
The server was so nice! I can't remember her name, but she gave us a plate of complimentary pasta (not on the menu) to try. It was ravioli with peach and white sauce. That was sweet of her!
What I love most about the place is the vibe, the place it is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Not to mention their cocktails, they're a must-try! I had hella good, and it was definitely hella good

Bottega has the cutest, most feminine aesthetic. I came for dinner with my cousins and we loved everything.

The service is extremely friendly and welcoming. They make their own pastas all in house and it did not disappoint.

The pizza was delicious as well, but if you are choosing between a pasta or pizza, I'd definitely go the pasta route.

They even have the option to create your own pasta, which you don't see very often. I will definitely be back!

Ambiance: 4/5
The decor inside is really nice and is perfect for foodies to take pictures.

Food: 4/5
The food was really good, even the bread that they start you off with had so much flavor. The chocolate mousse was so rich and tasty. I ordered the lobster ravioli and wasn't a big fan of it. The calamari definitely made up for it and was cooked perfectly.

Service: 4/5
Very friendly staff. We were seated right away and they answered our questions about the menu. I did notice that after we got our food and drinks, we didn't really get attended to for a while and there were only 2 other people inside the restaurant. It would have been nice if they checked in a little earlier considering the restaurant was not busy at all. Aside from that, they do a good job of serving and cleanup.

Amazing and adorable date night spot! Totally rec for a group of girlies going for a GNO also!

The vibe is upbeat and popping! It was busy on a weekday night! I rec making a reservation in advance when possible.

The man who was our waiter was extremely kind and upbeat also! He seemed to be the owner and gave us a free strawberry panna cotta for dessert.

For the food, we got lobster ravioli, truffle pizza, and the fettuccine! Everything was really well plated and delicious! The one dish I rec you try is definitely the pizza! Everything is a perfect sharing amount so please keep that in mind.

I'm definitely coming back and so should you!

Ambience is great. Went for an early dinner. Windows are open so it can be a bit chilly near window seats but overall super laid back vibe.

I really liked the bread they served as an appetizer....one of the few places that still give complimentary bread

We got the lobster ravioli and the tomato base sausage pasta (sorry forgot the name).... The lobster ravioli was okay, didn't really taste the seafood/lobster flavor much. It was like a paste. The sausage pasta was great, robust flavors...very hearty.

The crab cakes were phenomenal texturally. Crunchy on the outside and soft/pillowy on the inside. Went very well with the citrus-y arugula. Wish there was more meat inside tho. The ratio was like 50/50 batter to inside. I think a thinner crust or more substance inside would elevate it!