Bottagra - Hawthorne

We popped in for lunch because the restaurant is close to a service shop we needed that day. what a wonderful unexpected experience. the bartender made the most... read more We popped in for lunch because the restaurant is close to a service shop we needed that day. what a wonderful unexpected experience. the bartender made the most amazing cocktails and he was super friendly and shared a lot of good information aboutthe restaurant; sounds like it's a party there every Thursday night! great anjejo and single malt options ???? the appetizerswere very good especially the clams oreganata. the bread with the garlic oil is quite tasty too. a little disappointed that thefried calamari came with only one tentacle ?? spinach malfatti was a little heavy for a malfatti. I am used to malfatti that isextremely light and fluffy this one had a bit of an odd texture and added mozzy, but the taste was there. the veal saltimboccawas slightly overcooked, you couldn't notice there was any cheese on top because it had cooked so long it evaporated ? . thesauce had great flavor, but it turned gelatinous in the middle of my meal. I took it home so I could enhance the dish. theribeye was good not great, but it's not a steakhouse so the pistachio cake dessert is absolutely fabulous, and the tiramisuis just okay. a lovely surprise for an unplanned lunch.

At daughter's recommendation, celebrated a birthday gathering of 10 people here in 2019. Finally had the chance to go back 2 weeks ago. Had the grilled octopus... read more At daughter's recommendation, celebrated a birthday gathering of 10 people here in 2019. Finally had the chance to go back 2 weeks ago. Had the grilled octopus which was so tender and delicious. Food was excellent couple with an impeccable service.

I went to this restaurant for a rehearsal dinner. When I arrived I parked in their private lot. They have valet parking. I walked into this really nice restaura... read more I went to this restaurant for a rehearsal dinner. When I arrived I parked in their private lot. They have valet parking. I walked into this really nice restaurant. We had a table for 16. We were served by Sal and went to the bar for our drinks. Theybrought out appetizers first and I loved the mussels and the crab cakes. For an entrée I ordered the stuffed shrimp and it wasvery tasty. For my drinks I got the old fashioned and it wasn't the best because it tasted too orangey. The red wine was muchbetter. For dessert I had the zeppole and it was tasty. The overall experience was really good.

Best food! Great service!!! Always wiping away crumbs from table and checking on guest. Love the romantic environment too. read more Best food! Great service!!! Always wiping away crumbs from table and checking on guest. Love the romantic environment too.

We had dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday, I must say it's very fancy. I loved everything about it. The service is absolutely the best. The waiters were po... read more We had dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday, I must say it's very fancy. I loved everything about it. The service is absolutely the best. The waiters were polite and very professional. Let me tell you that the food matches the place, wow,absolutely delicious. It was my first time and I fell in love, will be back for sure.