La Bottega
234c Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre
(516) 593-4930
Antipasti
Mozzarella Fresca Fritta
Homemade mozzarella breaded and fried.
Riceball
Reggiano beef ragu, fresh mozzarella, and peas.
Ravioli Fritti
Fried cheese ravioli. Served with tomato sauce.
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari served with tomato sauce.
Pollo alla Newyorkese
Chicken wings with celery, carrots, and bleu cheese dip.
Calamari alla griglia
Grilled calamari with a lime dressing.
Stuffed Avocado
Avocado halves filled with a chopped blend of mixed vegetables, light mayo, and parmigiana Reggiano.
Polpette al Forno
Meatballs oven roasted with sauteed onions and mushrooms. Served with toasted bread.
Halloumi alla Griglia
Grilled halloumi with fresh lemon and avocado.
Cozze con Salsa Pomodoro
Mussels sauteed in a marinated tomato sauce.
Soups
Tortellini in Brodo Soup
Cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and scallions. Broth.
Butternut Squash soup
Butternut squash. Blended.
Minestrone Soup
Mixed vegetables. Broth [optional gf with no pasta].
Crema di Broccoli Soup
Broccoli soup. Blended.
Lenticchie Soup
Lentils, onions, and plum tomatoes. Broth.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Pasta and beans. Broth [optional gf with no pasta].
Seafood Soup
Shrimp, calamari, clams, and mussels. Broth.
Zuppa di Pollo Soup
Chicken, carrots, celery, and zucchini. Broth.
Crema di Funghi Soup
Cream of mushroom. Blended.
Cauliflower Chestnut Cream Soup
Blended.
Pasta
Orecchiette con Cime di Rabe Pasta
Sweet Italian sausage and broccoli rabe. Gluten-free available.
Rigatoni con Salsiccia Pasta
sausage and peas in a light cream tomato sauce. Gluten-free available.
Penne alla Vodka Pasta
Vodka sauce.
Gluten-free available.
Tortellini alla Bolognese Pasta
Tortellini in a meat ragu. Gluten-free available.
Risotto con Capesante e Crimini Pasta
Creamy risotto with scallops, crimini mushrooms parsley, asparagus, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Gluten-free available.
Farfalle con Pollo in Salsa Rosa Pasta
Bow-tie pasta with sauteed chicken and zucchini in a pink sauce. Gluten-free available.
Spaghetti con Polpettine Pasta
Baby meatballs in a tomato sauce
Penne con Gamberi e Funghi Pasta
Penne with shrimp & mushrooms in an alfredo sauce.Gluten-free available.
Fusilli al Pesto Pasta
Fusilli. Basil pesto, and spinach. Gluten-free available.
Ziti al Forno Pasta Pasta
Gluten-free available.
Farfalle con Vegetali Pasta
Served with sauteed kale, cherry tomatoes, zucchini mushroom, and shaved Parmigiano in garlic and oil. Gluten-free available.
Ravioli con Salsiccia Pasta
Sausage and bacon in a spicy plum tomato sauce. Gluten-free available.
Secondi
Bistecca con Funghi
Grilled Angus steak, mushrooms, and roasted scallions in a brown sauce. The main course is served with potatoes and vegetables unless stated otherwise.
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon with a chunky tomato and garlic sauce. The main course is served with potatoes and vegetables unless stated otherwise.
Petto di Pollo con Funghi
Pan-seared chicken breast with a mushroom and scallion sauce. The main course is served with potatoes and vegetables unless stated otherwise.
Petto di Pollo con Carciofi
Chicken breast in an artichoke heart and cherry tomato sauce. The main course is served with potatoes and vegetables unless stated otherwise.
Vitello con Prosciutto e Salvia
Veal medallions sauteed with prosciutto and sage. The main course is served with potatoes and vegetables unless stated otherwise.
Tilapia al Vino Bianco
Tilapia pan seared in a white wine sauce. The main course is served with potatoes and vegetables unless stated otherwise.
Veal Piccata
Served with parsley and capers. The main course is served with potatoes and vegetables unless stated otherwise.
Bruschette
Classic Bruschetta
Tomato, garlic, and basil.
Peperoncino Bruschetta
Hot peppers, avocado, red onion, and tomato.
Zucchini Bruschetta
Grilled zucchini, smashed avocado, and hot peppers.
Bacon Bruschetta
Artichoke puree and parmigiano reggiano peperoncino hot peppers, avocado, red onion, and tomato.
Pomodorini Bruschette
Roasted cherry tomato and fresh mozzarella.
Ricotta Bruschetta
Fresh ricotta, sauteed mushrooms, and baby kale.
Parma Bruschetta
Prosciutto crudo, parmigiano reggiano, baby arugula, and spicy oil.
Mozzarella e Basilico Bruschette
Roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and basil pesto.
Mango Bruschetta
Grilled mango, goat cheese, honey, and toasted walnuts.
Polpette Bruschette
Mini meatball, tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella.
Salmon Bruschetta
Guacamole, hot peppers, and spicy mango sauce.
Portobello Bruschetta
Roasted portobello, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, and honey.
Pera Bruschette
Pears, roasted squash, and fresh ricotta.
Caprino con Noci Bruschette
Goat cheese, raisins, and walnuts.
Gamberi Bruschette
Grilled shrimp, tomato, and hot peppers.
Melanzana Bruschette
Eggplant, roasted cherry tomato, basil, and pecorino cheese.
Bambini
Erika
Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella Rustic Hero.
Mozzarella Sticks
Homemade mozzarella sticks Served with tomato sauce.
Jr. Caesar
Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, and shaved parmigiano.
Pollo con Patatine
Chicken strips and Tuscan fries.
Penne
Ravioli
Pasta with a choice of marinara, garlic, and oil, or butter.
Contorni
Tuscan Fries
Broccoli Di Rabe Sauteed
Broccoli Sauteed
Cauliflower Sauteed
Roasted Corn
Corn, honey, mint, and chili flakes.
Spinaci Sauteed
Sweet Potato Fries
Fried Zucchini
Mashed Potatoes (Puree Di Patate)
Patate Lesse
Steamed and marinated fingerling potatoes tossed with herbs and extra virgin olive oil.
Onion Rings
Vegetarian Salads
Insalatina di Fagioli e Avocado
Romaine hearts, sauteed black beans, roasted corn, quinoa, avocado, cilantro, hot roasted peppers, sun-dried tomato, and red onions in a lime dressing.
Bietole Salad
Mixed greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, roasted corn, and tomatoes with honey dijon dressing.
Insalata Di Pere
Mixed greens, red pears, gorgonzola, and toasted pecans with lime dressing.
Stagione Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers with balsamic dressing.
The Farmers Salad
Steamed string beans, roasted red beets, fingerling potatoes, steamed broccoli, toasted almonds, Goat cheese and honey dressing
Chicken Cutlet Salads
Parma Salad
Chicken cutlet, romaine hearts, tomatoes, gaeta olives, red onions, roasted peppers, and shaved parmigiana with balsamic dressing.
Susan Salad
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, red onions, roasted hot peppers, roasted corn, gorgonzola, and tomatoes with balsamic dressing.
Di Rosa Salad
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, tomatoes, and goat cheese with balsamic dressing.
Sal Salad
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, red onions, and tomatoes with roasted garlic vinaigrette and balsamic dressing.
Arcobaleno Salad
Mixed greens, chicken cutlet, Goji berries, artichokes hearts, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano with red beets dressing
Grilled Chicken Salads
Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, shredded mozzarella, avocado, toasted almonds, and cherry tomatoes with balsamic dressing.
Pollo E Guacamole
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, guacamole, roasted hot peppers, shredded mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes with lime dressing.
Rucola Caprino E Pollo
Grilled chicken, baby arugula, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted walnuts with balsamic dressing.
Insalatina Di Pollo
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, gaeta olives, red onions, carrots, and toasted almonds with balsamic dressing.
Insalata Di Carciofi
Artichoke hearts, baby arugula, grilled chicken, gluten-free quinoa, fresh tomatoes, hot peppers, red onions, and fresh mozzarella with balsamic dressing.
Insalata Di Mango
Chopped organic baby kale, fresh mango, grilled chicken, gluten-free quinoa, cherry tomatoes, almonds, and shredded mozzarella with mango dressing.
Insalata Di Quinoa
Gluten-free quinoa, grilled chicken, romaine hearts, fresh tomatoes, avocado, black olives, almonds, and cucumber with mango dressing.
Insalata di Pomodoro
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes, Gaeta olives, basil, red onions, fresh mozzarella, balsamic
Hot Berry Salad
Mix greens, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, Goat cheese, Goji Berries, hot peppers red beets dressing
Insalata Di Cavolo Salad
Grilled chicken, baby kale red beets, fresh mango, and avocado toasted pecans honey dijon dressing.
Rucola E Farro Salad
Turkey Salad
Tacchino E Avocado Salad
Roasted turkey, mixed greens shredded mozzarella, tomatoes avocado, sauteed mushrooms hot peppers, and balsamic dressing.
Steak Salad
Mela Salad
Roasted Angus steak, baby arugula, pico de gallo shaved Parmigiano, avocado roasted corn, and lime dressing.
Bistecca E Zola Salad
Roasted Angus steak, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes Gaeta olives, sauteed onions gorgonzola, and balsamic dressing.
Seafood Salad
Romana Gamberoni Salad
Grilled shrimp, romaine hearts fresh mozzarella, raisins toasted walnuts, and tomato balsamic dressing.
Salmone Guacamole Salad
Grilled salmon, mixed greens guacamole, and hearts of palm toasted sunflower seeds honey dijon dressing.
Salmone E Pere Salad
Grilled salmon, baby spinach endive, pears, toasted pecans red beets, and cherry tomatoes raspberry dressing.
Insalata Di Calamari Salad
Grilled calamari, mixed greens Gaeta olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and scallions lime dressing.
Insalata di Irma Salad
Baby Arugula, scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, Avocados, Tuna, Gorgonzola cheese, and Capers with Raspberry Dressing
Gamberoni Guacamole Salad
Grilled shrimp, iceberg lettuce guacamole, toasted almonds cherry tomatoes, and hot peppers lime dressing.
Romana E Tonno Salad
Romaine hearts, boiled egg Italian tuna, cherry tomatoes fava beans, and lime dressing.
Caesar Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons shaved Parmigiano and caesar dressing.
Grilled Chicken Paninis
Anthony Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, balsamic vinegar, and Kristina.
Savona Panini
Grilled chicken, tomato fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, and ciabatta.
Latina Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, baby arugula, and focaccia.
Pollo Panini
Grilled chicken, broccoli rabe, smoked mozzarella, and ciabatta.
Nuoro Panini
Grilled chicken, hot pepper basil pesto, fresh mozzarella chopped iceberg, and tomato ciabatta.
Cuneo Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, grilled zucchini roasted red pepper, and ciabatta.
Udine Panini
Grilled chicken, sauteed onion fresh mozzarella, and tomato ciabatta.
Hogans Panini
Gf grilled chicken, marinated artichoke, sun-dried tomato fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto ciabatta.
Nycom Panini
Grilled chicken, parma ham, fresh mozzarella, and baby arugula Kristina.
Perugia Panini
Grilled chicken, guacamole chopped iceberg, fresh mozzarella, and rustic hero.
Trieste Panini
Grilled chicken, black olive paste, grilled zucchini, fresh mozzarella, and ciabatta.
Chicken Cutlet Paninis
Cotoletta Panini
Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella tomato, red onion, and herb mayo ciabatta.
Pietro Panini
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens roasted red pepper fresh mozzarella and herb mayo ciabatta.
Piccante Panini
Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella mixed greens, and spicy salsa aioli ciabatta.
Pepperoni Panini
Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, red onion, and ciabatta.
Pollo E Pomodoro Panini
Chicken cutlet, tomato sauce fresh mozzarella, and ciabatta.
THE JORDAN Panini
Chicken cutlet, bacon, smoked mozzarella, marinated fingerling potatoes, hot peppers, iceberg and tomato, mustard sauce, Ciabatta
Prato Panini
Chicken cutlet, fontina sauteed onion, roasted red pepper, spicy artichoke sauce, and ciabatta.
Ancona Panini
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens fresh mozzarella, hot peppers tomato, and ciabatta.
Vegetarian Panini
Sienna Panini
Fresh mozzarella, tomato basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Kristina.
Sicilia Panini
Fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, Kristina.
Potenza Panini
Fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil Kristina.
Foggia Panini
Fried eggplant, smoked mozzarella, black olive paste sun-dried tomato, and Kristina.
Vegetarian 2020 Panini
Broccoli, sauteed onion, red and green peppers, portobello and button mushroom, baby spinach fresh mozzarella, herb mayo, and balsamic vinegar rustic hero.
Il Giardino
Marinated fingerling potatoes, grilled eggplant, marinated artichokes, shaved parmigiano, sun-dried-tomatoes, arugula and saba dressing, Ciabatta
Terra Panini
Roasted portobello, broccoli rabe, roasted red pepper grilled zucchini, and asiago cheese whole wheat.
Eggplant (lb) Panini
Grilled eggplant, sauteed onions, and Gaeta olives focaccia.
Cured Meats Panini
Crudo Panini
Prosciutto crudo, fresh mozzarella, and baby arugula ciabatta.
Matt Panini
Parma ham, fresh mozzarella tomato, herb mayo, mixed greens, roasted red peppers balsamic vinegar, and ciabatta.
Pippo Panini
Prosciutto Crudo, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomato spicy salsa aioli, red onion Gaeta olives, and hot peppers ciabatta.
Una Serata Bolognese
Imported Mortadella, Fontina cheese marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, mustard sauce baby arugula, fresh hot chili peppers, Ciabatta
Dolce E Salato Panini
Prosciutto crudo, brie cheese fig spread, and krispina.
Italian Summer
Imported Mortadella, Basil pesto, burrata cheese sun-dried tomatoes, mustard sauce, Ciabatta
Calabria Panini
Gf hot sopressata, brie cheese fresh tomato, and focaccia.
L'orfano
Hot Sopressata, grilled eggplant, Provolone, sun-dried tomato and herb mayo, Ciabatta
The Elegante
Salame Toscano, Brie cheese, Summer black truffle arugula and truffle oil Ciabatta
Firenze Panini
Italian mortadella, fresh mozzarella, tomato, mixed greens herb mayo, and ciabatta.
Delizia alla Ciliegia
Italian Ham, fresh mozzarella, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, sun-dried-tomato-oil, mustard sauce and fresh ginger
Turkey Panini
Frosinone
In-house roasted turkey bacon, smoked mozzarella, sautéed onion, herb mayo, Krispina Bread
The Gobbler
Turkey, mustard honey sauce, hot peppers provolone cheese, sautéed onions, baby arugula fresh tomatoes and saba dressing, Ciabatta
Beef Panini
Bistecca Panini
Roasted Angus steak, sauteed onion, and smoked mozzarella ciabatta.
Bistecca E Mozzarella Panini
Roasted Angus steak fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and ciabatta.
Alexandro Panini
Roasted Angus steak, avocado, hot pepper, romaine, tomato, red onion, and ciabatta.
IL PASTRAMI
Half pound of sliced pastrami with whole grain mustard, red cabbage, mustard sauce and fontina cheese, Ciabatta
Pork Panini
Trentino Panini
In-house roasted porchetta smoked mozzarella, sauteed mushroom, and round rustic.
Ascoli Panini
In-house roasted porchetta fresh mozzarella, and broccoli rabe hot pepper round rustic.
Il Massiccio
Homemade porchetta, artichokes hearts fontina cheese, fig spread sautéed onions, hot peppers ciabatta
Tuna Panini
Il Marinaio
Italian Tuna marinated in olive oil, marinated artichokes hearts, herb mayo, iceberg lettuce, tomato, hot red chili pepper Krispina
Tonno Panini
Italian tuna, baby arugula tomato, spicy salsa aioli, and Kristina.
Catania Panini
Italian tuna, Gaeta olives fontina, red onions, and mixed greens whole wheat.
Burgers
Burger Classica
Ground Angus beef, fresh mozzarella, red onion, tomato baby arugula, spicy salsa aioli, and round rustic.
Burger Moderna
Ground Angus beef, fresh mozzarella, sauteed onion sauteed mushroom, bacon, tomato, mixed greens spicy artichoke sauce, and round rustic.
Dressings
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Spicy Mayo
Herb Mayo
Guacamole
Roasted Garlic Aioli
Basil Pesto
Caesar Dressing
Black Olive Paste
Spicy Roasted Pepper Sauce
Raspberry Dressings
Honey Dijon Dressing
Marinara Sauce
Plain Balsamic Vinegar
Lime Dressing
Roasted Garlic Dressing
Mango Dressing
Red Beet Dressing
Fig Spreading
Drinks To-Go
Soda Coke (20 oz)
Soda Diet Coke (20 oz)
Lemon Snapple (20 oz)
Soda Ginger Ale (20 oz)
Sanpellegrino Mineral Water (11.15 fl oz)
Peach Snapple (20 oz)
Soda Diet Dr.Pepper (20 oz)
Diet Peach Snapple (20 oz)
Sanpellegrino Aranciata (11.15 fl oz)
Soda Sprite (20 oz)
Soda Dr.Pepper (20 oz)
Diet Lemon Snapple (20 oz)
Sanpellegrino Limonata (11.15 fl oz)
Seltzer Water (20 oz)
Soda Orange Fanta (20 oz)
Desserts
Cannoli
Cheesecake Crème Brûlée
Tiramisu
Nutella Panino
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Flan (spanish style)
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Recent Reviews
I love la Bottega. This was my first time at this location and the panini was fresh and tasted great. I always get the Gubbio (portobello mushroom, goat cheese, roasted peppers, and pesto). The location doesn’t have any parking but sometimes you can find street parking.
September 2023
Over the last two years we have had several family events and been gifted with catering from La bottegga. Maria has been lovely to deal with, delivery was punctual and hot upon arrival. Each time our guests raved about the paninis and the pasta dish with peas and sausage was excellent. Yesterday was no exception. Sadly we have nothing left. It was that good. Highly recommend.
November 2021
I was really looking forward to eating here as my friend raved about it. I ordered two pollo and pomodore, (chicken and tomato) heroes to go. The portions were large but my hero was extremely dry. My daughter, however, really liked hers. Maybe the chef had a bad day, but the nearly $30 price tag didn't help. The restaurant was small but clean and fairly busy. I can't say I will return.
May 2019
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