La Bottega Original
147 Nassau Blvd, West Hempstead
(516) 486-0935
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Bruschetta Classica
Agrigento Panini
Avocado Salad
Seafood Soup
Caesar Salad
Asti Panini
Featured items
Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, shredded mozzarella, avocado, toasted almonds, and cherry tomatoes with balsamic dressing.
Kid's Erika Panini
Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella on a rustic hero.
Tuscan Fries
Fries.
Piccante Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, mixed greens, and spicy aioli on ciabatta.
Peperoni Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, roasted pepper, and red onion on ciabatta.
Cotoletta Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, tomato, red onion, and herb mayo on ciabatta.
Zucchine Fritte
Fried zucchini.
Kid's Pollo con Patatine
Chicken strips with fries.
Parma Salad
Chicken cutlet, romaine hearts, tomatoes, gaeta olives, red onions, roasted peppers, and shaved parmigiana with balsamic dressing.
Latina Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and baby arugula on focaccia.
New Menu Additions
Burrata e Prosciutto Crudo
Burrata cheese and Imported prosciutto
Lobster Roll
Served with fries
Linguine alla Vongole
Linguine with sauteed New Zealand clams
Pollo alla Milanese Modificato
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with a cherry tomato, onion, and baby arugula salad
Trofie al Pomodorino
Trofie pasta with a spicy cherry tomato sauce
Sautèed di Vongole
Sautèed New Zealand clams in a white wine, garlic, and lemon sauce
Fusilli con Astice e Piselli
Lobster and green peas in a light pink sauce
Calamari alla Griglia
Grilled calamari over baby arugula
Bruschette
3 Bruschette
Choose your favorite toppings on this fun food.
6 Bruschette
Choose your favorite toppings on this fun food.
Panini with Pork
Ascoli Panini
Slowly roasted porchetta, mozzarella, broccoli rabe, and roasted hot pepper on round rustic.
Trentino Panini
Slowly roasted porchetta, sauteed mushroom, and smoked mozzarella on round rustic.
Il Massiccio
Homemade porchetta, artichokes hearts, fontina cheese, fig spread sautéed onions, hot peppers
Ciabatta Bread
Panini with Beef
Bistecca Panini
Roasted Angus steak, sauteed onion, and smoked mozzarella on ciabatta.
Alexandro Panini
Roasted Angus steak, avocado, roasted hot pepper, Romaine, tomato, and red onion on ciabatta.
Bistecca E Mozzarella Panini
Roasted Angus steak, mozzarella, and roasted pepper on ciabatta.
IL Pastrami
Half pound of sliced pastrami with whole grain mustard, red cabbage, mustard sauce and fontina cheese
Ciabatta Bread
Panini with Turkey
Frosinone Panini
Roasted turkey, crispy bacon, smoked mozzarella, sauteed onion, and herb mayo on krispina.
The Gobbler
Turkey, mustard honey sauce, hot peppers, provolone cheese, sautéed onions, baby arugula, fresh tomatoes and saba dressing
Ciabatta Bread
Panini with Tuna
Tonno
Italian tuna, baby arugula, tomato, spicy salsa aioli, krispina
Il Marinaio
Italian Tuna marinated in olive oil, marinated artichokes hearts, herb mayo, iceberg lettuce tomato, hot red chili pepper (spicy)
Krispina Bread
Catania
Italian tuna, Gaeta olives, fontina, red onions, mixed greens, whole wheat
Prosciutto Crudo Panini
Crudo Panini
Prosciutto crudo, baby arugula, and fresh mozzarella on ciabatta.
Dolce e Salato Panini
Prosciutto and brie cheese and fig spread on Kristina bread.
Pippo Panini
Prosciutto Crudo, mozzarella, sun-dried tomato, spicy aioli, red onion, gaeta olives, and roasted hot peppers on ciabatta.
Prosciutto Cotto Panini
Delizia alla Ciliegia
Prosciutto Cotto (Italian Ham), fresh mozzarella, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, sun-dried-tomato-oil, mustard sauce and fresh ginger
Ciabatta Bread
Matt Panini
Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, herb mayo, mixed greens, roasted pepper, and balsamic on ciabatta.
Grilled Chicken Panini
Latina Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and baby arugula on focaccia.
Anthony Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, baby arugula, and balsamic on krispina.
Savona Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, and tomato on a ciabatta.
Nuoro Panini
Grilled chicken, roasted hot pepper, basil pesto, mozzarella, chopped iceberg, and tomato on a ciabatta.
Pollo Panini
Grilled chicken, broccoli rabe, and smoked mozzarella on ciabatta.
Nycom Panini
Grilled chicken, Parma ham, mozzarella, and baby arugula on krispina.
Udine Panini
Grilled chicken, sautéed onion, mozzarella, and tomato on a ciabatta.
Hogans Panini
Grilled chicken, marinated artichoke, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella, and basil pesto on ciabatta.
Perugia Panini
Grilled chicken, guacamole, chopped iceberg, and mozzarella on the rustic hero.
Cuneo Panini
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, grilled zucchini, and roasted pepper on ciabatta.
Trieste Panini
Grilled chicken, black olive paste, grilled zucchini, and mozzarella on ciabatta.
Chicken Cutlet Panini
Piccante Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, mixed greens, and spicy aioli on ciabatta.
Cotoletta Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, tomato, red onion, and herb mayo on ciabatta.
The Jordan
Chicken cutlet, bacon, smoked mozzarella, marinated fingerling potatoes, hot peppers, iceberg and tomato, mustard sauce
Ciabatta Bread
Pollo E Pomodoro Panini
Chicken cutlet with tomato sauce and mozzarella on ciabatta.
Peperoni Panini
Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, roasted pepper, and red onion on ciabatta.
Pietro Panini
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, roasted pepper, mozzarella, and herb mayo on ciabatta.
Ancona Panini
Chicken cutlet, mixed greens, mozzarella, roasted hot pepper, and tomato on a ciabatta.
Prato Panini
Chicken cutlet, fontina, sautéed onion, roasted pepper, and spicy artichoke sauce on ciabatta.
Mortadella Panini
Italian Summer
Imported Mortadella, Basil pesto, burrata cheese, sundried tomatoes mustard sauce
Ciabatta Bread
Una Serata Bolognese
Imported Mortadella, Fontina cheese, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, mustard sauce baby arugula, fresh hot chili peppers
Ciabatta Bread
Firenze
Italian mortadella, fresh mozzarella, tomato, mix greens, herb mayo, ciabatta
Salame Panini
The Elegante
Salame Toscano, Brie cheese, Summer black truffle, arugula, and truffle oil
Ciabatta Bread
L'Orfano
Hot soppressata, grilled eggplant, Provolone, sun-dried tomato and herb mayo
Ciabatta Bread
Calabria
Hot sopressata, brie cheese, tomato, focaccia
Vegetarian Panini
Sicilia Panini
Fried eggplant, mozzarella, and roasted peppers on krispina.
Sienna Panini
Mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic on krispina.
Potenza Panini
Fried eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, and basil on krispina.
Vegetariano 2020
A sensation of mixed vegetables: broccoli, onions, red and green peppers, portobello mushrooms, button mushrooms, and baby spinach sautéed in balsamic dressing and topped with fresh mozzarella, and finished in the oven and grilled. Served on rustic hero bread with herb mayo.
Il Giardino
Marinated fingerling potatoes, grilled eggplant, marinated artichokes, shaved parmigiano, sun-dried-tomatoes, arugula and saba dressing
Ciabatta Bread
Foggia Panini
Fried eggplant, smoked mozzarella, black olive paste, and sun-dried tomato on krispina.
LB Eggplant
Grilled eggplant, sautéed onion, Gaeta olives, focaccia
Burgers
Hamburger Classica
Ground Angus beef, mozzarella, red onion, tomato, baby arugula, and spicy aioli on round rustic.
Barocco Burger (8 oz)
8 oz. Of meat with sauteed onions, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, and your choice of fontina or mozzarella cheese, with lettuce, and tomato. Served with choice of fries and plantains with a pickle on a soft brioche bun.
Hamburger Moderna
Ground Angus beef, mozzarella, sauteed onion, sauteed mushroom, crispy bacon, tomato, mixed greens, and spicy artichoke sauce on round rustic.
Caesar
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, shaved parmigiana, and caesar dressing.
Salads with Seafood
Romana con Gamberoni
Grilled shrimp, Romaine hearts, fresh mozzarella, raisins, toasted walnuts, and tomatoes with balsamic dressing.
Salmone E Guacamole Salad
Roasted salmon, mixed greens, guacamole, hearts of palm, and toasted sunflower seeds with honey dijon dressing.
Salmone E Pere Salad
Roasted salmon, baby spinach, endive, red pears, toasted pecans, roasted beets, and cherry tomatoes with raspberry vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Calamari
Grilled calamari, mixed greens, olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and scallions with lime dressing.
Romana e Tonno
Romaine hearts, boiled egg, Italian tuna, cherry tomatoes, fava beans, lime dressing
Insalata di Irma
Baby Arugula, scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, Avocados, Tuna, Gorgonzola cheese and Capers with Raspberry Dressing
Salads with Steak
MELA SALAD
Roasted Steak, Baby Arugola, Pico De Gallo, Shaved Parmigiano, Avocado & Roasted Corn, Lime dressing
Bistecca E Zola Salad
Roasted Angus steak, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, Gaeta olives, marinated red onions, and gorgonzola with balsamic dressing.
Salads with Turkey
Tacchino E Avocado Salad
Roasted turkey, mixed greens, shredded mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, sauteed mushrooms, and roasted hot peppers with balsamic dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salads
Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, shredded mozzarella, avocado, toasted almonds, and cherry tomatoes with balsamic dressing.
Rucola Caprino E Pollo
Grilled chicken, baby arugula, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted walnuts with balsamic dressing.
Insalata Di Quinoa
Gluten-free quinoa, grilled chicken, romaine hearts, fresh tomatoes, avocado, black olives, almonds, and cucumber with mango dressing.
Pollo E Guacamole
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, guacamole, roasted hot peppers, shredded mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes with lime 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.
Insalatina Di Pollo
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, gaeta olives, red onions, carrots, and toasted almonds 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 Pollo
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, gaeta olives, basil, red onions, fresh mozzarella, balsamic dressing
Hot Berry Salad
Mix greens, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, Goat cheese. Goji Berries, hot peppers and red beets 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
Mixed greens, chicken cutlet, Goji berries, artichokes hearts, black olives, sundried tomatoes, shaved parmigiano with red beets dressing
Vegetarian Salads
Insalata Di Pere
Mixed greens, red pears, gorgonzola, and toasted pecans with lime dressing.
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.
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
Bambini
Kid's Erika Panini
Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella on a rustic hero.
Kid's Pollo con Patatine
Chicken strips with fries.
Mozzarella Sticks
Made with homemade fresh mozzarella served with tomato sauce.
Jr. Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, shaved parmigiana, and caesar dressing.
Kid's Penne
Kid's Raviolini
Pasta
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne in a vodka pink sauce.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni in a classic bolognese meat ragu.
Orecchiette Cime di Rabe
Orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic and oil.
Gnocchi e Gamberi
Shrimp & cherry tomatoes in a white wine sauce
Rigatoni con Salsiccia
Rigatoni with crumbled sausage and peas and in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of cream.
Gnocchi con Tartufo
In butter & sage with black truffle shavings
Linguine alla Vongole
Linguine with sauteed New Zealand clams
Fusilli con Astice e Piselli
Lobster and green peas in a light pink sauce
Trofie al Pomodorino
Trofie pasta with a spicy cherry tomato sauce
Antipasti
5 Mini Riceballs
Bite-size riceballs with fontina cheese and peas served with tomato sauce.
Fried Calamari
Mozzarella Fritta
Homemade mozzarella breaded and pan-fried topped with fresh tomato sauce.
Tostones e Guacamole
Fried and pan-seared plantains with homemade guacamole.
Burrata e Prosciutto Crudo
Burrata cheese and Imported prosciutto
Sautèed di Vongole
Sautèed New Zealand clams in a white wine, garlic, and lemon sauce
Calamari alla Griglia
Grilled calamari over baby arugula
Insalata di Polipo
Octopus salad, olives, celery, red onions, steamed potatoes
Secondi
Quinoa e Salmone
Steamed quinoa bowl with mixed vegetables, cilantro, avocado and grilled salmon in a mango sauce. No side dish
Pollo al Limone
Pan-roasted chicken breast in a lemon sauce and orange zest.
Salmone al Limone
Salmon with lemon and orange zest, chopped avocado, peppers, and red onions.
Pollo con Funghi
Pan-seared chicken breast with mushroom and scallion sauce.
Salmone e Gamberetti
Salmon with shrimp in a lite creamy sauce.
Pollo alla Milanese Modificato
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with a cherry tomato, onion, and baby arugula salad
Lobster Roll
Served with fries
Side dishes (Contorni)
Tuscan Fries
Fries.
Zucchine Fritte
Fried zucchini.
Patate Lesse
Steamed and marinated fingerling potatoes tossed with herbs and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Roasted Corn
Served with honey, mint, and chili flakes.
Cauliflower
Steamed and sauteed with garlic and oil.
Broccoli
Sauteed broccoli.
Pure di Patate
Mashed potatoes.
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed with garlic and oil.
Spinaci
Sauteed spinach garlic and oil.
Desserts
Mini Cannoli
Tiramisu
Rainbow Cookie Gelato
Cookie Dough Gelato
Stracciatella Gelato
Hazelnut Gelato
Soups
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Pasta Fagioli
Pasta and beans soup and available gluten-free.
Minestrone Soup
Mixed vegetable soup and available gluten-free.
Butternut Squash
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Cream of broccoli soup.
Lentil Soup
Lentil soup with onion and plum tomatoes.
Corn Soup
Freshly roasted corn soup.
Tortellini Brodo
Cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and scallions in broth.
Seafood Soup
Shrimp, calamari, clams, and fresh plum tomato.
Dressing to Go
Creamy Balsamic
Herb Mayo
Spicy Mayo
Roasted Garlic Aioli
Basil Pesto
Honey Dijon Dressing
Marinara Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar
Spicy Roasted Pepper Sauce
Lime Dressing
Roasted Garlic Dressing
Fig Spread
Guacamole
Salsa Aioli
Caesar Dressing
Black Olive Paste
Mango Dressing
Spicy Artichoke Sauce
Raspberry Dressing
Red Beets Dressing
Soft Drinks To-Go
Montauk Ice Tea
Choices: Sweet Tea, diet lemon, half & Half, Lemonade, Raspberry, Pink Lemonade, Green Tea, Lemon Tea
Soda Coke (20 oz)
Soda Diet Coke (20 oz)
Boylan Sodas
Water Essentia
Soda Sprite (20 oz)
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Recent Reviews
The food arrived quickly and was delicious. We had such a great experience with our delivery driver, Oscar! He went above and beyond, after realizing we had accidentally overpaid him by $60, he took the time to come back and return the money. That kind of honesty and integrity is rare and truly appreciated. Thank you, Oscar, for being so trustworthy and professional!
October 2025
I truly enjoy visiting this restaurant for a quick lunch. The Paninis are absolutely delightful, and the salads are not only generous in size but also incredibly fresh and tasty. It's always a pleasure to find a place that brings a bit of joy to a busy day!
September 2025
I’ve been going to this place for sometime now. Love the food. The servers cook the food with so much love. There is no long wait for your food. The waitresses are so pleasant and kind. I highly recommend this place.
August 2025
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