Bottega

I would highly recommend Bottega.

// THE FOOD // Category Grade: 9.5 out of 10

-The Pasta Fritta con Prosciutto is a perfect appetizer. The mascarpone espuma & honey is one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted. 10 out of 10.

- The Ricotta Gnocchi della Nonna is really good, almost melted in your mouth. I found out it doesn't even have potato in it, just the way they make the cheese, which blew my mind. 9 out of 10

- The Dungeness Crab was perfectly cooked and appropriately seasoned, I would easily say this dish is a 9.5 out of 10 dish.

- Zeppoles were 10 out or 10. The Apple butter they used was delicious!

- The Panna Cotta orange zest cream dish is a 10 out of 10 too. Very sweet and flavorful. If you have a sweet tooth, than your taste buds will go to heaven momentarily with this dish.

- Wine suggestions were also 10 out 10!

// THE SERVICE // Category Grade: 10 out of 10

Plus, our waiter, Murph, had excellent wine pairings and they started off the night on a great note. Very knowledgeable, and definitely could be considered a wino or wine connoisseur who can be trusted. I dropped my lap-kin on the ground and he was kind enough to pick it up and give me a new one. Very impressed by his suggestions throughout our visit here.

// EVERYTHING ELSE // Category Grade: 9 out of 10

Ambience is great and service was great. Food came out in a very timely matter for it being 6pm. Parking wasn't a problem, it has a really big parking lot. Our water dishes were never half empty. I did sit on a long bench and felt really close to other guests, but I guess that's just a preference. The prices were brutal for us low-middle class citizens, but you get what you pay for here, and this is one of the rare exceptions where the quality meets the price tag! I really have no complaints/gripes, just nitpicking at this point.

// OVERALL // Overall Grade: 9.5 out of 10

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

After a disappointing rather bland meal last night at Bouchon we were really hoping this meal would blow us away... and wow it did. This was the perfect birthday meal.
This had to be one of the best Italian meals we have ever had. And my husband is Italian so that's saying a lot.
We sat on the patio which was nice and spacious and quiet. Service was great!!
We ordered the octopus which was delicious. The Calabrian chili margarita also delicious!
We split an order of the gnocchi and O.M.G. What is that magic. They are so good and fluffy and perfect.
My husband had the Frutti Del Mar and I had the short rib. Both were amazing and big portions and big in flavor.
Also that bread with the garlic dip is delicious and I would make an entire meal out of it.
The lava cake wasn't very lava-y but we forgive them because the rest of our meal was fantastic! We loved it so much we changed another meal later this week so we can go back one more time before heading home! Highly recommend!!!
Someone from here should teach Bouchon how to cook. Just saying...

Sat at a table right next to the wood fireplace and it was a treat to smell the smoke and enjoy eating outside on a day when we were supposed to get rained out. The waiter and the other server were awesome! I had a white Negroni which was fun and a nice change up from a standard Negroni, uses a blanco Campari.
I had a beef dish with polenta-delicious!
Jessica had the vegetable lasagna and it was so fresh and delicious. I know in hindsight she wishes she had a pasta dish, because hers was all vegetarianish... still good, but not as rich,
This place was our best experience of the first two days.

Loved this place. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted and walked us to our table right away. Our server was great at recommending different dishes and drinks. Everything was so good. Ordered calamari, Brussels sprouts and some lobster dish. He even gave us free Brussels salad. Just from that we knew all our other dishes were going to be even better and wow....it really was. The short rib, chicken and fruti de mare was delicious. I was excited about the Branzino but it was a little bland. We had 3 flavored ice cream for dessert, pineapple sorbet, vanilla with chocolate syrup and coconut. Def the perfect way to end the meal

Food
Spaghetti alla Sophia Loren 4/5
A dish as sophisticated as it sounds, the flavors are LOUD. The smell of basil washed over me as it arrived at table which I would normally swoon over (call me basil bae) but the salt was applied heavy handedly. I was a bit disappointed as the spaghetti would have been perfect had it not been so salty. Al dente pasta. No protein. It is still worth trying.

Scallop Risotto 4.5/5
Tenderest scallops! Risotto cooked nicely. Coming in more expensive than the branzino, I had raised expectations and it delivered.

Ricotta gnocchi 4/5
Pillows describe the gnocchi perfectly. Ricotta is smooth. Red sauce paired nicely.

Service
Coperta cover charge per person.
Servers kept our beverages full and cleaned the tables expeditiously, attentive and friendly.
I love how there's outdoor seating year around in these odd times we're living in.

Large lot for parking.

This was a fun find for us. The nearby neighboring property is being completely remodeled so all adjacent tenants have been moved. Bottega is an Italian full-service restaurant that has a nice following. We had the shaved Brussels, tagliarini bolognese, and wood grilled octopus. Our server made many suggestions since this was our first time. All items were nicely Italian flavored. The server was extremely helpful and made our dinner special.

Ambiance is classical elegance created by tables and linens topped with white butcher paper. The back servers brought us clean share plates and fresh silverware between courses. The level of service they provided is hard to find at restaurants today. We truly felt like royalty.

We strongly recommend you give Bottega a try.

Updating and reflecting
Mario the manager came over and was apologetic and offered desert. I appreciate that but the evening was ruined and I expected more from the restaurant.
We were seated in a cozy area just for couples which was nice.
The shaved Brussels sprouts were a great appetizer. Citrus dressing and refreshing acidity.
Steak was inedible and overcooked then Undercooked. Disappointing
Great service from the young lady who served us.

One of the worst steaks I have ever had - NY steakhouse price at roadside diner quality
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Wrote this last night....
Diner style porterhouse at top steakhouse prices. I am writing this as fast as I can to help diners. AVOID THIS FOOD ITEM

Definitely one of the most disgusting overpriced steaks I have ever had. returned the first steak as it was overcooked. Second was undercooked and inedible. How disappointing.

Loved this place. We made this reservation a couple days before we learned that Michael Chiarello had passed away. Incredibly sad. The food was amazing. The service was exceptional. The restaurant, inside and outside, was beautiful. We had a great dinner and excellent wine with some of our friends after a day visiting wineries and vineyards. Would definitely go back.

Service was great. Our waiter recommended a few dishes and drinks and all were delicious. Brussel sprouts and the brussel sprout salad were so yummy. The smoked old fashion was smooth and the chicken plate was such a big portion.

Another perfect meal! Arriving after just having put our Christmas tree on the curb, was glad to see the tree still up and Holiday like in wine country still. We were lead to the warm belly of the main dining room. Had a nice waiter who was a friend of Michael's for over 30 years. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Shared the pear salad with my husband for starter, it was baby arugula w a few pieces of endive and radicchio, candied walnuts and a sweet chilled dressing almost reminds me of Poppyseed dressing- and pears. Very good choice!

I did share in the kids Truffle fries- not oily or overly truffled- i mainly took advantage the fried pieces of sage in there! Delicious.

My main was the Special risotto of the night- saffron infused risotto with seared scallops (a little salty but perfect actualy- no other salt)- found myself coming back for that bite of seasoning).

Everyone was stiffed from the bread and their meals but i pushed on for a sweet bite- there were 3 i couldnt choose from but the waiter said you'll want the Zeppole- donuts -naming one of the 3 in my head, with Hazelnut cream inside i think, and laid on a plate smeared of apple butter. Delicious!

Everyone partook and they were all gone!

Wasn't overly stuffed or anything it literally was a perfect meal of many different flavors. We have always come here and it's as delicious as always.