La Bottega
2010 Merrick Rd, Merrick
(516) 442-4451
Customers' Favorites
Grilled Chicken
Prato Panini
Open Pasta
Salads
White Wines
Pinot Grigio, Italy (Bottle)
Light and crisp, fresh citrus with apple and pear
13.5% Alcohol content
House Wine Sauvignon Blanc, Italy (Bottle)
Chardonnay, California (Bottle)
Exotic sweet spice, tropical fruit notes, crisp apple and lean minerality
14% Alcohol content
Red Wines
Homemade Famous Sangria 32oz
Pinot Noir, California (Bottle)
13.5% Alcohol content
Cabernet Sauvignon, California (Bottle)
13.8% Alcohol content
House Red, Merlot (Bottle)
Featured items
Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, shredded mozzarella, avocado, toasted almonds, and cherry tomatoes with balsamic dressing.
Chicken Alla Vodka Panini
Fried chicken cutlet, melted mozzarella, in our delicious alla vodka sauce on ciabatta
Cotoletta Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, red onion, and herb mayonnaise on ciabatta.
Merrick Alla Vodka
Penne with fresh mozzarella, spinach, and chicken cutlet.
Pietro Panini
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, roasted pepper, mozzarella, and herb mayonnaise on ciabatta.
Sicilia Panini
Fried eggplant, mozzarella, and roasted peppers on krispina.
Parma Salad
Chicken cutlet, romaine hearts, tomatoes, gaeta olives, red onions, roasted peppers, and shaved parmigiano with balsamic dressing.
Antipasti
Mini Arancini Antipasti
Famous cheese rice balls. Served with a tomato dipping sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks
Home made mozzarella breaded and pan fried served with marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Pattie
Homemade spaghetti patties with ricotta. Pecorino cheese pan fried with vodka sauce.
Meatball
Five meatballs in marinara sauce with a scoop of ricotta.
Stuffed Avocado
Stuffed with shrimp and cherry tomatoes over a bed of arugula with balsamic glaze.
Eggplant Bruschette
Two grilled or fried eggplant topped with tomato, onion, basil, and avocado.
Fried Zucchini
Lightly breaded and served with a marinara dipping sauce.
Mozzarella Carroza
Home made mozzarella breaded and pan fried served with marinara sauce.
Calamari Fritti
Crispy golden fried calmari served with a fresh tomato sauce.
Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, gaetaolives, tomato, and fresh basil topped with balsamic glaze.
Soup Specials
Seafood Soup (Pint)
Pint.
Lenticchie (Pint)
Lentil.
Tortellini in Brodo (Pint)
Cheese tortellini, tomatoes, and scallions in broth.
Zucca (Pint)
Butternut squash.
Minestrone (Pint)
(Optional gf with no pasta).
Zuppa di Pollo e Vegetali (Pint)
Chicken vegetable.
Pasta con Fagioli (Pint)
(Optional gf with no pasta).
Escarole and Bean (Pint)
Sereved with sausage.
Split Pea (Pint)
Vegetariano (Pint)
Mixed vegetables with egg whites in broth.
Bruschette
Bruschette
Salads
Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, shredded mozzarella, avocado, toasted almonds, and cherry tomatoes with balsamic dressing.
Parma Salad
Chicken cutlet, romaine hearts, tomatoes, gaeta olives, red onions, roasted peppers, and shaved parmigiano with balsamic dressing.
Susan Salad
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, red onion, tomato, gorgonzola, roasted com, and roasted hot pepper with balsamic dressing.
Bietole Salad
Mixed greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, roasted corn, and tomatoes with honey dijon dressing.
Insalata di Carciofi Salad
Artichoke hearts, baby arugula, grilled quinoa fresh tomatoes, hot peppers, red onion, and fresh mozzarella with balsamic dressing.
Rucola Caprino e Pollo Salad
Grilled chicken, baby arugula, goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, and toasted walnuts with balsamic dressing.
Bistecca E Zola Salad
Hanger steak, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, olives, marinated red onions, and gorgonzola with balsamic dressing.
Insalata di Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, grilled chicken, romaine hearts, fresh tomatoes, avocado, gaeta olives, almonds, and cucumber with mango dressing.
Isalata di Pere Salad
Mixed greens, red pears, gorgonzola, and toasted pecans with lime dressing.
Salmone e Quinoa Salad
Grilled salmon, romaine lettuce chickpeas, quinoa, avocado, feta cheese, grape tomato, red onion, and toasted almonds with a red wine vinaigrette.
Sal Salad
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, red onions, and tomatoes with roasted garlic vinaigrette.
Pollo e Guacamole Salad
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, guacamole, roasted hot peppers, shredded mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes with lime dressing.
Di Rosa Salad
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, tomatoes, and goat cheese with balsamic dressing.
Insalata di Cavolo Salad
Chopped baby kale, grilled chicken, red beets, fresh mango, avocado, and pecans with honey dijon dressing.
Gamberoni e Guacamole Salad
Grilled shrimp, iceberg lettuce, guacamole, toasted almonds, cherry tomatoes, and roasted hot peppers with lime dressing.
Insalata di Pomodoro Salad
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes, red onions, gaeta olives, basil, and fresh mozzarella with balsamic dressing.
Insalata di Mango Salad
Chopped organic baby kale, fresh mango, grilled chicken, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, almonds, and shredded mozzarella with mango dressing.
Insalata di Tonno Salad
Italian tuna in olive oil, baby arugula, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, fried capers, and shredded mozzarella with lime dressing.
Stagione Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers with balsamic dressing.
Insalata con Funghi Salad
Mixed greens, portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, toasted sunflower seeds, and mozzarella balsamic dressing.
Insalata di Calamari Salad
Grilled calamari, mixed greens, gaeta olives, capers, sundried tomatoes, and scallions with lime dressing.
Salmone e Guacamole Salad
Grilled salmon, mixed greens, guacamole, hearts of palm, toasted, and sunflower seeds with honey dijon dressing.
Tricolore Salad
Radicchio, baby arugula, endive, gaeta olives, and shaved parmigiano with balsamic dressing.
Romana con Gamberoni Salad
Grilled shrimp, romaine hearts, fresh mozzarella, raisins, toasted walnuts, and tomatoes with balsamic dressing.
Salmone e Pere Salad
Grilled salmon, baby spinach, endive, red pears, toasted pecans, roasted beets, and cherry tomatoes with raspberry vinaigrette.
Tacchino e Avocado Salad
Roasted turkey, mixed greens, shredded mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, sautéed mushrooms, and roasted hot peppers with balsamic dressing.
Insalatina di Pollo Salad
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, gaeta olives, red onions, carrots, and toasted almonds balsamic dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts, ciabatta croutons, shaved Parmigiano, & Caesar Dressing Mixed in
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas, diced cucumber, red & green raw bell peppers, celery, red onions, olives, feta, and citrus vinaigrette. (No Greens)
Rucola e Farro Salad
Grilled chicken, baby arugula, barley, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, roasted hot peppers, and hearts of palm with honey dijon dressing.
Turkey Bacon Salad
Romaine hearts, turkey, bacon, avocado, gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalata di Mango e Gamberi Salad
Grilled shrimp, fresh mango, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella with raspberry vinaigrette.
Mint Salad
Grilled chicken, romaine hearts, walnuts, raisins, fresh mint, and quinoa with mango dressing.
Panini
Chicken Alla Vodka Panini
Fried chicken cutlet, melted mozzarella, in our delicious alla vodka sauce on ciabatta
Latina Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and baby arugula on focaccia.
Pietro Panini
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, roasted pepper, mozzarella, and herb mayonnaise on ciabatta.
Piccante Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, mixed greens, and spicy salsa aioli on ciabatta.
Cotoletta Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, red onion, and herb mayonnaise on ciabatta.
Sicilia Panini
Fried eggplant, mozzarella, and roasted peppers on krispina.
Pollo e Pomodoro Panini
Chicken cutlet with tomato sauce and mozzarella on ciabatta.
Anthony Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, baby arugula, and balsamic on krispina.
Cuneo Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, grilled zucchini, and roasted peppers on ciabatta.
Sienna Panini
Mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic on krispina.
Peperoni Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, roasted pepper, and onion on ciabatta.
Udine Panini
Grilled chicken, sautéed onion, mozzarella, and tomato on a ciabatta.
Buffalo Chicken Panini
Buffalo fried breaded chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, iceberg, blue cheese on ciabatta
Savona Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, and tomato on a ciabatta.
Prato Panini
Chicken cutlet, fontina, sautéed onion, roasted pepper, and spicy artichoke sauce on ciabatta.
Alexandro Panini
Hanger steak, avocado, roasted hot pepper, romaine, tomato, and red onion on ciabatta.
Potenza Panini
Fried eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, and basil on krispina.
Hogans Panini
Grilled chicken, marinated artichoke, sundried tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto on ciabatta.
Pippo Panini
Prosciutto, mozzarella, sundried tomato, spicy salsa aioli, red onion, gaeta olives, and roasted hot peppers on ciabatta.
Nycom Panini
Grilled chicken, parma ham, mozzarella, and baby arugula on krispina.
Nuoro Panini
Grilled chicken, roasted hot pepper, basil pesto, mozzarella, chopped iceberg, and tomato on ciabatta.
Frosinone Panini
Roasted turkey, crispy bacon, smoked mozzarella, sautéed onion, and herb mayonnaise on krispina.
Crudo Panini
Prosciutto, mozzarella, and baby arugula on ciabatta.
Foggia Panini
Fried eggplant, smoked mozzarella, olive paste, and sundried tomato on krispina.
Pollo Panini
Grilled chicken, broccoli rabe, and smoked mozzarella on ciabatta.
Meatball Parmigiana Panini
Homemade ground beef meatballs, fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce on ciabatta
Perugia Panini
Grilled chicken, guacamole, and chopped mozzarella on the rustic hero.
Trieste Panini
Grilled chicken, olive paste, grilled zucchini, and mozzarella on ciabatta.
Terra Panini
Roasted portobello, broccoli rabe, roasted pepper, grilled zucchini, and fresh mozzarella on whole wheat.
Ancona Panini
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, mozzarella, roasted hot pepper, and tomato on a ciabatta.
Trapani Panini
Portobello mushroom, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and sautéed onions on focaccia.
Prosciutto Panini
Prosciutto, mozzarella, and tomato on ciabatta.
Pollo e Spinaci Panini
Chicken tenders sautéed with spinach, fontina, white wine, and garlic on round rustic.
Bari Panini
Sweet sausage, broccoli rabe, and olive paste on round rustic.
Vegetariano Panini
Grilled mixed vegetables with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella on rustic hero.
Lecce Panini
Parma ham, mozzarella, tomatoes, and spicy aioli on focaccia.
Portobello Panini
Roasted portobello, tomato, and mozzarella whole wheat.
Matt Panini
Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, herb mayonnaise, mixed greens, roasted pepper, and balsamic on ciabatta.
Chicken Marsala Panini
Fresh egg battered breast of chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Marsala sauce on ciabatta
Chicken Bacon Ranch Panini
Breaded fried chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, crispy bacon, ranch dressing on ciabatta
Turkey Avocado Panini
Roasted turkey, provolone, avocado, roasted peppers, herb mayonnaise, and spinach on focaccia.
Shrimp Parmigiana Panini
Fried Shrimp, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinara sauce on ciabatta
Bistecca Panini
Hanger steak, sautéed onion, and smoked mozzarella on ciabatta.
Turkey BLT Panini
Roasted turkey, bacon, herb mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato on focaccia.
Asti Panini
Grilled shrimp, broccoli rabe, mozzarella, and roasted hot pepper on ciabatta.
San Remo Panini
Roasted turkey, mozzarella, and roasted hot peppers, and guacamole on ciabatta.
Bistecca e Mozzarella Panini
Hanger steak, mozzarella, and roasted pepper on ciabatta.
Tonno Panini
Italian tuna in olive oil with fresh tomato, baby arugula, and spicy aioli on krispina.
Bistecca e Funghi Panini
Hanger steak, fontina, and sautéed mushrooms on ciabatta.
Chicken Francese Panini
Fresh egg battered breast of chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, smothered in our Francese sauce
Ispica Panini
Grilled chicken breast with sautéed onions and fontina cheese on focaccia.
Napoli Panini
Grilled shrimp, salsa aioli, and baby arugula on a round rustic.
The New Yorker Panini
Sweet sausage, roasted pepper, and sautéed onion, and mozzarella on ciabatta.
Goat Cheese Panini
Goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, gaeta olives, grilled zucchini, and red onion on focaccia.
The Americana Panini
Prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted peppers, vinaigrette, and on foccia.
Gubbio Panini
Roasted portobello, goat cheese, basil pesto, roasted pepper on whole wheat.
Vittoria Panini
Artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, roasted peppers, and baby arugula on focaccia.
Sardegna Panini
Sweet sausage, mozzarella, roasted hot pepper on round rustic.
Agrigento Panini
Grilled shrimp, marinated artichoke, tomato, and roasted garlic aioli on round rustic.
Burgers
Hamburger Classica
Ground angus beef, mozzarella, red onion, tomato baby arugula, spicy salsa aioli, and on round rustic.
Hamburger Moderna
Ground angus beef, mozzarella, sauteed onion, sauteed mushroom, crispy bacon, tomato, mixed greens, and spicy artichoke sauce on round rustic.
Salmon Burger
Herb mayonnaise, avocado, arugula, and tomato on round rustic.
Veggie Burger (Beyond Burger - Meat Free)
Topped with provolone, tomato, avocado, sauteed spinach, and roasted pepper spread on round rustic.
Veggie Sausage Panini
Beyond meat veggie sausage topped with fresh mozzarella, broccoli rabe, and roasted pepper spread on ciabatta.
Panini Basket
5 Panini
Piadina classica
Hanger steak piadina
Certified angus hanger steak with fontina cheese, peppers and onions. Served with a side order of stagione or Caesar salad, Tuscan fries or sweet fries.
Grilled shrimp piadina
With stracchino cheese and mixed vegetables. Served with a side order of stagione or Caesar salad, Tuscan fries or sweet fries.
Grilled chicken piadina
With stracchino cheese and baby spinach. Served with a side order of stagione or Caesar salad, Tuscan fries or sweet potato fries.
Prosciutto di Parma piadina
With fresh baby arugula, Brie cheese, and drizzled with mikes hot honey. Served with a side order of stagione or Caesar salad, Tuscan fries or sweet potato fries.
Secondi
Bruschette di Pollo
Grilled chicken breast lightly marinated in balsamic, topped with tomato, and mozzarella brushette over mix greens in a light citrus dressing. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Shrimp Francese
Fresh egg battered shrimp, pan seared in our white wine and lemon sauce topped with parsley. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Petto di Pollo
Breast of chicken with spinach, roasted peppers, and mozzarella in a brown sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Salmone con Vino Bianco
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with sundried tomato in a lemon white wine sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Breaded and fried shrimp topped with melted mozzarella and marinara. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Pollo Funghi
Chicken breast with mixed mushrooms and onions in a marasala wine sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Eggplant Rollatini
Fresh eggplant battered and rolled with ricotta, parmigiana, fresh mozzarella, and tomato sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Grilled Skirt Steak (8 oz)
Skirt Steak grilled to perfection. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Grilled Salmon
Fresh grilled atlantic salmon filet. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Pollo Alla Griglia
Grilled chicken, brocooli rabe, roasted peppers with melted fresh mozzarella, and in a light wine sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Pollo al Vino Bianco
Breast of chicken with white wine, lemon, and fresh parsley. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Pollo Alla Sorrentino
Breast of chicken with eggplant, prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella in a brown sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Pollo Mozzarella
Chicken breast topped with fresh tomato, broccoli rabe, and fresh mozzarella in a lemon and white wine sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Salmone Pomodorini
Pan seared atlantic salmon and cherry tomato light sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable, or pasta.
Pasta
Merrick Alla Vodka
Penne with fresh mozzarella, spinach, and chicken cutlet.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni pasta mixed with our delicious bolognese meat sauce.
Brown Rice Pesto Pasta
Cajun grilled chicken and sun dried tomatoes in a basil pesto sauce with shaved parmigiano reggiano.
Tortellini Tricolore
Tricolor Cheese Tortellini with chicken cutlet in a creamy Alfredo sauce
Spaghetti Chicken Bolognese Pasta
Spaghetti with fresh crumbled chicken chop meat in a bolognese sauce.
Penne with Italian Sweet Sausage
Fresh broccoli rabe, wild mushrooms, cherry tomato, in a garlic, and virgin olive oil brodo.
Zucchini Primavera Pasta
Zucchini style spaghetti with mixed vegetables topped with shrimp in garlic and oil brodo.
Seafood Pasta
Linguini with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari in a light pomodoro sauce.
Vegetarian Bolognese Pasta
Brown rice penne with veggie chop meat, a touch of marinara, and topped with fresh mozzarella.
Ravioli con Gamberi
Cheese ravioli and sauteed shrimp in a tomato sauce with a touch of cream.
Linguine con Gamberi Pasta
Linguine with jumbo shrimp, white wine, garlic, cherry tomato, and a touch of marinara.
Zucchini Bolognese
Zucchini style spaghetti mixed with our delicious bolognese meat sauce.
Penne Integrali con Pollo Pasta
Brown rice penne, grilled chicken, spinach, and cannelini beans with garlic and oil.
Panini Per I Bambini (Kids Only)
Pollo con Patatine
Chicken strips with a side of Tuscan fries.
Penne kids
Erika
Chicken cutlet and mozzarella on rustic hero.
Raviolini kids
Penne with choice of marinara, garlic, and oil, or butter sauce.
Giuseppe Jr.
Hamburger, mozzarella, ketchup, and tomato on round bread.
Pollo con patatine(xtra Chx no fries)
Extra chicken strips no French fries.
Mattia
Mozzarella, tomato, and basil on rustic hero.
Formaggino
Double mozzarella melted between flattened round bread.
Sides
Tuscan Fries
Chicken Cutlet
2 Fried Breaded Chicken Cutlets
Shrimp
Broccoli rabe
Spinach
Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Chicken
2 Grilled Chicken
Broccoli
Escarole and Beans
Mixed vegetables
Potatoes, Peppers, and onions
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Drinks
Homemade Raspberry Unsweetened Iced Tea
Diet Coke
Coca Cola
Ginger ale
Sprite
Minute Maid lemonade
Homemade Mango Unsweetened Iced Tea
Golden peak sweet tea
Homemade Unsweetened Iced Tea
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Poland spring water
Powerade lemon lime
Aqua Panna Water 1Liter
Dessert
Tiramisu
Mascarpone, espresso, lady fingers and chocolate ganache.
Cannoli(3)
Crisp pastry filled with sweet ricotta cream, dusted with powdered sugar.
Toasted Almond Cake
Vanilla pound cake with a toasted almond coating.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Wonderful, rich chocolate mousse blend.
Specials
Vodka sauce chicken parm
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella in a vodka sauce over rigatoni pasta.
Fried Ravioli appetizer
With a side of marinara.
Antipasto Italians di Buffalo
Beefsteak tomatoes, prosciutto, toasted pine nuts, Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, dried figs, toasted ciabatta drizzled with truffle balsamic glaze.
Sunday pasta di Buffalo
Rigatoni pasta mixed with sweet sausage, meatballs, ricotta & Buffalo mozzarella in our homemade tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Gnocchi Pesto di Buffalo
Gnocchi with pesto sauce, toasted pine nuts, and cherry tomatoes topped with Buffalo mozzarella.
Fresh Homemade Orecchiette Pasta
With sliced sausage, broccoli rabe, hot peppers in a garlic & oil brodo topped with shaved Parmesan & red pepper flakes.
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Recent Reviews
Tried Loutony’s for the first time and it surpassed our expectations! Buffalo chicken caesar salad was amazing, as were the mini arancini. Portions and prices were great. Quick and friendly takeout service. Will definitely be back!
July 2025
Stopped in for lunch thinking we were going to La Bottega and saw that the space has changed name. The first thing I noticed was the aroma of what seemed to be a wood-fired oven. We stayed and ordered two panini that were absolutely delicious! Our server was attentive and helpful.
July 2025
I highly recommend La Botegga. We eat there very often and many of us in my workplace eats there and we all enjoy the food very much so. Also, the girl that’s on the phone with me is very kind and thorough. She should be commended for being courteous and kind
May 2025
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