La Botte Italian - Lompoc

Waited about 20 minutes to be seated. After we were seated, we waited about 30-40 minutes for our drinks and appetizers, while other diners that came in after us were dining well before we even had our dinner soup and salad. Our server lacked hospitality and seemed inexperienced….we had to ask him to clear our soup and bread dishes from the table, didn’t offer to refill drinks AND had the audacity to look offended when we asked. The pasta was so bland and the sauce completely flavorless, I’d rather go to Olive Garden and waste my money there instead. The only positives from our dining experience tonight were the clam chowder soup and ribeye steak! Might be worth trying again for those two things but I really hope they improve the wait times (considering there was hardly anyone there) and their food service quality.

I tried to eat here. I waited for 20 minutes, and no one ever came to acknowledge me. I stood at the entrance near hostess stand. There were others coming in and sitting where possible to get seated. Maybe I'll try again.

Second time I've tried to go there and despite reservations just stood there for more than 13 minutes waiting to even be checked in. There was a younger kid there that finally came forward to get some of the people that were waiting and we asked if there was a hostess and he mumbled yes and turned away (I guess he was that person). There are so many other good restaurants around that know how to at least acknowledge that people have arrived and tell them the wait time even with reservations. We will go to Buellton or Santa Ynez or somewhere else.

They are very welcoming. It's a beautiful atmosphere with that feel of being with family and loved ones. The food is absolutely mouth watering and satisfying. And the freshness and selection of deserts, you can't go wrong. Highly recommended. May God bless the businesses and their workers. Keep up the fantastic work.

Who knew? A nice Italian restaurant in Lompoc! Go there, you will love the food and great service.