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La Bottega

363 W 16th St
New York, NY 10011-4900
Phone: (646) 461-2399
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue
Directions:
L at 8th Ave; A, C, E at 14th St
Hours:
Daily 7am-12am

Message from La Bottega

La Bottega

La Bottega, the freshest rustic Italian cuisine in Chelsea.

  • Dine Outside Al Fresco
  • Straight Forward Italian Fare
  • At Super-Chic Maritime Hotel

The ever-popular brasserie look--white tiled walls, gleaming dark-wood banquettes padded with caramel leather--gets Italian touches in the form of a wood-burning pizza oven, decorative rows of Cinzano bottles and brightly labeled canned tomatoes. It's just evocative enough to convince that its wraparound terraces will offer a view more alluring than Ninth Avenue.

The Italian menu offers inventive touches. Appetizer standouts include a trio of smoky grilled sardines and a silky plate of ruby carpaccio showered with bits of black truffle and Parmesan. An almost flaky-crusted pizza features dabs of creamy robiola cheese and a whiff of white-truffle oil, and succulent lamb shank nestles into creamy polenta and greens in a deep earthenware bowl.

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Editorial Review for La Bottega – by Stephanie Rosenbaum

The Scene
The ever-popular brasserie look--white tiled walls, gleaming dark-wood banquettes padded with caramel leather--gets Italian touches in the form of a wood-burning pizza oven, decorative rows of Cinzano bottles and brightly labeled canned tomatoes. It's just evocative enough to convince that its wraparound terraces will offer a view more alluring than Ninth Avenue.

The Food
The Italian menu offers inventive touches. Appetizer standouts include a trio of smoky grilled sardines and a silky plate of ruby carpaccio showered with bits of black truffle and Parmesan. An almost flaky-crusted pizza features dabs of creamy robiola cheese and a whiff of white-truffle oil, and succulent lamb shank nestles into creamy polenta and greens in a deep earthenware bowl. Only a couple of dishes fall short: The rather dry homemade ravioli needs more butternut squash stuffing, and chocolate torta is just an ooze of hot batter in a thin chocolate skin.

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Insider Tips

What to Drink

The wine list is packed with well-priced Italian wines divided by region, including bottles from lesser-known areas like Sardinia.

Know Before You Go

Craving Japanese? The Maritime is also home to the trendy Matsuri restaurant.

The Extras

Check into the Maritime Hotel.

When to Go

Brunch is served on weekends between 10am and 12pm.

User Reviews for La Bottega

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/08/2008 Posted by kanataj

A very nice, quite and romantic place to take your partner to for a special occasion. The Italian food was so Italian that I could close my eyes and imagine to be in Sicily or Milan. The service was excellent and the prices are reasonable. The whole dinner was an experience that I definitely will need to repeat. Two thumbs up for Bottega!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/30/2008 Posted by merlelynn

A bit out of the way, but worth it if you find yourself in that part of town. I am not part of the young and hip, but I like going to LaBottega. The atmosphere is nice and it is not too noisy. if the weather is good the outdoor area is to die for. And I love the food. The truffle oil pizza alone is worth the trip. Not like any other pizza I have ever had, it is round and has cheese but other wise has little in common with pizza It is light and delicate and amazing. The other dishes on the menu are all imaginative and each one comes out perfect. I love tirimasu, but the tirimasu at La Bottega is a whole other story. the expected tastes in a light and airy dish. The service is always friendly and attentive but never in the way. A terric place to relax and eat wonderful food.

Pros: ambience

Cons: a bit out of the way

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Editor's Review

Brasserie looks and well-executed Italian eats at the Maritime Hotel.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

The wine list is packed with well-priced Italian wines divided by region, including bottles from lesser-known areas like Sardinia.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Daily 7am-12am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Italian

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Local Favorites
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Brunch
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Bar Scene
  • Hotel Dining
  • People Watching
  • Open 7 Days

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