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Bottino

246 Tenth Ave., New York, NY 10001
nr. 24th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-206-6766 Send to Phone

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  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
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Official Website

bottinonyc.com

Hours

Sun-Mon, 6pm-10:30pm; Tue-Wed, noon-3:30pm and 6pm-10:30pm; Thu-Sat, noon-3:30pm and 6pm-10:45pm

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at 23rd St.

Prices

$16-$30

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Delivery
  • Good for Groups
  • Hot Spot
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Romantic
  • Take-Out
  • Catering
  • Online Reservation

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

18th St. to 34th St., Sixth Ave. to Eleventh Ave.

Profile

Opened in 1998 by former Barocco stalwarts Daniel Emerman and Alessandro Prosperi, Bottino became an immediate hit with the burgeoning far west Chelsea art scene, not coincidentally due to its partnership with nearby Barbara Gladstone, Matthew Marks and Metro Pictures galleries. Expect moderately priced standard upscale Italian fare, including a roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic that’s simple and succulent enough not to distract from the art-world gossip that flits unbidden through the crowded dining room and front bar at all hours. The place to haunt for whispers of all the latest deals—did Cindy Sherman really command two mil for that? — Andy Bailey

Recommended Dishes

Roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic, $30; grilled Norwegian salmon, $24

7.0 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
66% Would you go back?
66% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
33% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.0
Service: 6.7
Décor: 8.0
Value: 7.0

charming place

willb from 10029 | Posted on 2/25/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: (NA)
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Last week I met up with a friend who suggested Bottinos before we did a gallery run. It was my first time at this restaurant and I was early. It was very early afternoon so there was no one at the bar but I wanted a drink so I sat at the empty bar and although there were many diners, one of the staff was quick to oblige. I ordered a Bombay no ice w/ lemon. The drink was excellent! On the strong side... the way I like it and the service was friendly and quick. Cheers Bottinos!!!

Improved and worthwhile.

fauxbourdon from 10011 | Posted on 2/10/08

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 7
Décor: 8
Value: 7

I think the preceding reader review is a bit harsh. I'd had a lackluster experience at Bottino last year, but was pleasantly surprised last night. My beets and goat cheese salad was a delicious twist on an overdone standard, with dill adding zest and golden beets an appealing visual contrast to the old warhorse. The penne with speck was pleasingly al dente with just enough of a smoky umami flavor from prosciutto to make the well-executed but otherwise plain pasta pomodoro interesting. Nothing earth-shatteringly original here, and perhaps not worth a special trip, but well worth it if you are in the area. The main dining room is sleek and elegant in an understated way, the glass-enclosed garden room is charming, and the service was competent and unobtrusive. I left pleased if unamazed.

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