I came during lunch time and the service was great. Our waitress greeted us with a smile and was very attentive and friendly. Food was really tasty and fresh. We ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer and the tomatoes were well seasoned and the bread had great flavor and was toasted but still soft. I ordered their pizza and my son got the fried calzone. Both were amazing. The pizza dough wasn't too chewy and the fried calzone had great flavor. I'd recommend a side of sauce to go with the calzone.
Lisa Baker
Smaller Italian cafe type setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Complete with bar, pastries, gelato and wood fire oven for pizza, this little gem delivers Italian deliciousness!! We had a wood fire pizza that had authentic "Italy" written all over it!! The pastry selection was amazing and so were the gelato flavors! A must try, especially for a light lunch!! You will not be disappointed!Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli with Chocolate Chip Ricotta, Boscaiola
Rebecca Castro
Cannot say enough good things about this place ! From the food to the service to the environment, everything was fantastic in my opinion. Me, my bf and my cousin went here after having a few drinks at other places. We all started with a fresh cocktail- I got the “rocks la Rosa”, my bf got the “bottega sour” and my cousin got the “Bottega limoncello”. At the end we also shared an espresso martini. All of them were delicious and beautiful! My bf and I then split the “Regina pizza” which has proscrito and tomatoes. The crust was soft and light and the greens on top were fresh. We paired it with the “rollatine allá siciliana” and were beyond pleased. The server suggested this item to us as being very special and unique, and it was. The flavor was on point! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was fresh as can be. Totally something we would never try but SO GLAD we did. My cousin ordered the gnocchi which had a white cream sauce, balsamic drizzle and walnuts on top. The gnocchi was light and very fresh. We ended the dinner with some gelato serviced to us at the table. Overall this place was awesome and definitely one of the better food places I’ve encountered in Temecula. I don’t give 5 starts often. We will absolutely be back for more !!!
Arunabha Mitra
We had finished a very long day of hiking and were having a hard time finding dinner spots since most places were closing or already closed around 9 pm. Not only was this restaurant open with a warm and welcoming staff, but the food was delicious! There's lots of variety in the menu and great options for vegetarians/vegans too. Highly recommend if you're in the Temecula area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin S.
I had no idea this place also serves breakfast! Feels like I was transported to Italy. My husband and I enjoyed cappuccinos and pastries after enjoying the farmers market across the street. The serve was very accommodating and we had a great meal outside enjoying the sun. Check it out!
Christina B.
We came here on a Friday evening and were seated quickly. Definitely easier to get a table here as a small group. The staff was all really friendly and attentive. We ordered bruschetta which was delicious! We also ordered the margarita stg pizza. So good! The Buffalo mozzarella on top was a nice touch. Such a great spot with great food, great service and great vibes!
J H.
This is a classy joint. If you're looking for cheap eats, this isn't the place for you. If you want amazing hand crafted drinks and pizzas, you've come to the right place. Highly recommend, sit at the bar and let them take care of you with impeccable menu knowledge & service. And Grab a cannoli for the road.
Jay P.
Great customer service. Food was delish, this was our second time coming. I ordered fruti de mare, kids ordered pizzas and wifey got another pasta dish. We also have a bottle of wine. Man, was I so happy and full of joy. Food is something to be had. Just hoping they have more pasta/seafood entrees than pizza. But, we will be coming again.
Carol L.
This review is about gelato only. Posh decor and warm ambience. Had the best affogato here. Highly recommend.
Nat M.
The place accommodated our group of about 15 adults and kids. Everyone liked the pizza they ordered. I loved the butternut squash ravioli that I ordered. Nice place. Great food and service.
DO NOT GET THE PIZZA HERE! This review is strictly for the pizza at Bottega Italia. I ordered a classic pepperoni pie and it was awful. The soggiest, most undercooked and flavorless pizza I've ever had. Service was fantastic. But if an Italian joint can't get pizza right, why come back?
Sophie N.
illy coffee reminded me of Italy and my Tiramisu was very fresh and delicious. I only tried their pastry because I have already ate in another restaurant but I recommend them for awesome customer services. Two thumbs up.
Carol K.
poor service. got bill wrong. food was ok. waitress wasn't truthful when we asked to get the bill correct.
Eva M.
Rochelle was our server tonight. We were in a great mood and having a good time. We asked for her assistance in selecting a wine, and she was clearly not interested. OK moving onto food. We ask for her feedback and she wasn't any better in making selections. Bad night or lousy server that is the question??? The food was good and we were satisfied. When the bill came, we gave her two credit cards and asked her to split it. Pretty standard request when we received our credit card receipts back one was charged two cents and the other one was charged the full meal amount. When we pointed out the mistake, she looked irritated and went to change it. She correctly presented the the second time. When I asked for avoided receipt of the first bill, she refused to provide it and told me it wasn't needed again. This was delivered with an attitude. When I asked to speak with the manager, she reluctantly said she would get them. 10 minutes goes by and she never returns. When I questioned other servers, they said there was no one on staff. As we were leaving, we saw her and I asked why she never told me there was not a manager on site. She replied they don't have managers and only manage themselves. When I asked why she didn't let me know, she would not respond. Clearly from the start, she was disinterested in assisting us, and when she made a mistake did not own up to her mistake, and had no interest in our satisfaction. No apology was issued no solution offered and she just wanted us gone. I would not recommend this establishment.
Vanessa C.
A gem of authentic Italian food! The seafood frittura was amazing and pizza one of the best I've ever had in the US! Gelato was great and the maritozzo pastry super delicious. Highly recommended!
I came during lunch time and the service was great. Our waitress greeted us with a smile and was very attentive and friendly. Food was really tasty and fresh. We ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer and the tomatoes were well seasoned and the bread had great flavor and was toasted but still soft. I ordered their pizza and my son got the fried calzone. Both were amazing. The pizza dough wasn't too chewy and the fried calzone had great flavor. I'd recommend a side of sauce to go with the calzone.
Smaller Italian cafe type setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Complete with bar, pastries, gelato and wood fire oven for pizza, this little gem delivers Italian deliciousness!! We had a wood fire pizza that had authentic "Italy" written all over it!! The pastry selection was amazing and so were the gelato flavors! A must try, especially for a light lunch!! You will not be disappointed!Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli with Chocolate Chip Ricotta, Boscaiola
Cannot say enough good things about this place ! From the food to the service to the environment, everything was fantastic in my opinion. Me, my bf and my cousin went here after having a few drinks at other places. We all started with a fresh cocktail- I got the “rocks la Rosa”, my bf got the “bottega sour” and my cousin got the “Bottega limoncello”. At the end we also shared an espresso martini. All of them were delicious and beautiful! My bf and I then split the “Regina pizza” which has proscrito and tomatoes. The crust was soft and light and the greens on top were fresh. We paired it with the “rollatine allá siciliana” and were beyond pleased. The server suggested this item to us as being very special and unique, and it was. The flavor was on point! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was fresh as can be. Totally something we would never try but SO GLAD we did. My cousin ordered the gnocchi which had a white cream sauce, balsamic drizzle and walnuts on top. The gnocchi was light and very fresh. We ended the dinner with some gelato serviced to us at the table. Overall this place was awesome and definitely one of the better food places I’ve encountered in Temecula. I don’t give 5 starts often. We will absolutely be back for more !!!
We had finished a very long day of hiking and were having a hard time finding dinner spots since most places were closing or already closed around 9 pm. Not only was this restaurant open with a warm and welcoming staff, but the food was delicious! There's lots of variety in the menu and great options for vegetarians/vegans too. Highly recommend if you're in the Temecula area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had no idea this place also serves breakfast! Feels like I was transported to Italy. My husband and I enjoyed cappuccinos and pastries after enjoying the farmers market across the street. The serve was very accommodating and we had a great meal outside enjoying the sun. Check it out!
We came here on a Friday evening and were seated quickly. Definitely easier to get a table here as a small group. The staff was all really friendly and attentive. We ordered bruschetta which was delicious! We also ordered the margarita stg pizza. So good! The Buffalo mozzarella on top was a nice touch. Such a great spot with great food, great service and great vibes!
This is a classy joint. If you're looking for cheap eats, this isn't the place for you. If you want amazing hand crafted drinks and pizzas, you've come to the right place. Highly recommend, sit at the bar and let them take care of you with impeccable menu knowledge & service. And Grab a cannoli for the road.
Great customer service. Food was delish, this was our second time coming. I ordered fruti de mare, kids ordered pizzas and wifey got another pasta dish. We also have a bottle of wine. Man, was I so happy and full of joy. Food is something to be had. Just hoping they have more pasta/seafood entrees than pizza. But, we will be coming again.
This review is about gelato only. Posh decor and warm ambience. Had the best affogato here. Highly recommend.
The place accommodated our group of about 15 adults and kids. Everyone liked the pizza they ordered. I loved the butternut squash ravioli that I ordered. Nice place. Great food and service.
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DO NOT GET THE PIZZA HERE! This review is strictly for the pizza at Bottega Italia. I ordered a classic pepperoni pie and it was awful. The soggiest, most undercooked and flavorless pizza I've ever had. Service was fantastic. But if an Italian joint can't get pizza right, why come back?
illy coffee reminded me of Italy and my Tiramisu was very fresh and delicious. I only tried their pastry because I have already ate in another restaurant but I recommend them for awesome customer services. Two thumbs up.
poor service. got bill wrong. food was ok. waitress wasn't truthful when we asked to get the bill correct.
Rochelle was our server tonight. We were in a great mood and having a good time. We asked for her assistance in selecting a wine, and she was clearly not interested. OK moving onto food. We ask for her feedback and she wasn't any better in making selections. Bad night or lousy server that is the question??? The food was good and we were satisfied. When the bill came, we gave her two credit cards and asked her to split it. Pretty standard request when we received our credit card receipts back one was charged two cents and the other one was charged the full meal amount. When we pointed out the mistake, she looked irritated and went to change it. She correctly presented the the second time. When I asked for avoided receipt of the first bill, she refused to provide it and told me it wasn't needed again. This was delivered with an attitude. When I asked to speak with the manager, she reluctantly said she would get them. 10 minutes goes by and she never returns. When I questioned other servers, they said there was no one on staff. As we were leaving, we saw her and I asked why she never told me there was not a manager on site. She replied they don't have managers and only manage themselves. When I asked why she didn't let me know, she would not respond. Clearly from the start, she was disinterested in assisting us, and when she made a mistake did not own up to her mistake, and had no interest in our satisfaction. No apology was issued no solution offered and she just wanted us gone. I would not recommend this establishment.
A gem of authentic Italian food! The seafood frittura was amazing and pizza one of the best I've ever had in the US! Gelato was great and the maritozzo pastry super delicious. Highly recommended!