Bottino Restaurant

There is a hidden gem that lies In the heart of Chelsea, and it has one of the most beautiful backyard garden setups. The name of such a place is called the Bottino Restaurant. Bottino is easily one of the best Italian restaurants in the New York, Chelsea area. The backyard garden is famous for its year-round special events from weddings, to bridal and baby showers, plus there are also three additional rooms to add to the dining experience. There's the main dining room, then the pool room, and then a third room that's designated for smaller events hosting up to a max of 25 people. The Bottino dining rooms and garden are available to act as separate areas or open up as a whole for springs' most festive/private events. As you enter the space from the front door of the restaurant, you're greeted by the wine collection to the right, and as you make your way through the dining rooms and enter the garden, you're immediately secluded in a world outside of towering buildings, and skyscrapers that is New York. The decorative 3D hanging stars in the garden and warm string lights set the tone for the evening as you dine with your party or a date. Tables are covered in white linens, complemented by white modern chairs for an overall upscale dining experience + aesthetics.


The staff at Bottino was very friendly. I was greeted by Anthony my main point of contact (manager), served by Sydney (Waitress), and Nam (bartender). As I sat down to look over the menu, I noticed it was just a little after 6 pm (opened at 5), and the guests were already filling up the other tables around us..." ooh they're a very popular Italian spot."

For this feature, we tasted four signature cocktails and three of their small dishes.

The EATS

BRUSCHETTA RICOTTA, PROSCIUTTO – 12
• honey, arugula on a soft baked bread

ARANCINI – 14
• arborio rice croquettes with pancetta, leeks, and mozzarella.. very cheesy, fresh baked.


MURRAY'S BURRATA, S. DANIELE PROSCIUTTO – 20
• arugula, aged balsamic...the veggies here were marinated nicely bringing the overall dish to life.

The DRINKS

FALLEN ANGEL TODDY – 15
• warm cider, angels envy bourbon, spices, citrus... winter friendly with a punch, always a fan.


BOTTINO MANHATTAN – 15
• Elijah Craig bourbon, Dopo Teatro vermouth, luxardo cherry... a bit bitter, reminds me of a negroni.


HEMMINGWAY...refreshingly sweet, summer vibes

SUNFLOWER...sweet, decorative dried fruit

So there you have it, if you're looking to expand your dining wishlist...check out Bottino in the Chelsea area, you'll love the backyard. The restaurant is located at 246 10th Avenue, New York, NY.

Until next time, thanks for reading.

xo

Latain PALMER

lifestyle editor | VOLATILE

@LaLove1010