FINE ITALIAN CUT

la bottega

EXPERIENCE ITALIAN FOOD THE TRADITIONAL WAY

Authentic Italian cuisine Based in Belfast

La Bottega is a multiple award-winning authentic Italian cafe, bistro and mini-market selling traditional and fresh food every day, located on the lovely Lisburn Road, Belfast.

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our Food Philosophy


A full sensorial experience; at La Bottega you can see, smell & taste our carefully selected products before popping them into your shopping bag.

Our cured meats and cheese are sliced fresh on the spot, preserving the product’s original flavour and nutritional quality.

Our chef will guide you through ancient Italian traditions with his weekly selected dishes and recipes.

our menus

our wine


La Bottega is proud to be recognised as the Best Wine Experience at the 2023 Ulster Regional Awards by the prestigious Irish Restaurant Awards.

Our commitment to curating an exceptional wine journey for our guests is at the heart of what we do. Join us to explore our exquisite selection and indulge in a memorable dining experience that pairs perfectly with your favourite wines.

our events

  • cucina regionale - sicily

    Save that date! We are back with our regional nights. A live cooking experience coupled with a deep dive into Italian culture. Next on the menu, SICILY - the largest Mediterranean island.

  • Dine & jazz

    Kyron Bourke and alongside some of the best players Belfast has to offer. Light Italian dinner, nibbles and (literally) the best wine selection in Belfast. First come first served.

  • cucina regionale-lombardia

    Lombardy is located between the Alps mountain range and tributaries of the river Po, and includes Milan, its capital, the largest metropolitan area in the country.

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Private Hire


Celebrate your special occasions in style with La Bottega. Our private room upstairs is perfect for intimate gatherings like engagement dinners and anniversaries.

For weddings and corporate events, we can also bring authentic Italian flavours to your chosen venue. From delightful antipasti to exquisite five course meals, our culinary team will craft a personalized menu that will impress your guests and elevate your celebration.

  • can’t recommend this place enough! Went here for lunch and the pasta, pinsa, tiramisu, wine and coffee were top notch! As indeed was the service! We will definitely be back!

    Lucy Duncan

  • this is my favorite restaurant in all Ireland - I have no words for the entire experience. The food is more than amazing and the staff is truly amazing! I am a real fan.

    Gabriela Mazzini

  • i wish we have visited La Bottega long ago as we absolutely loved our very first lunch here. Food was so genuine and authentic Italian and the atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming. Will definitely be back to try more from their menu!

    Angela D.

  • amazing authentic Italian food. The staff were fantastic and very knowledgeable about the food and the wine. Some great recommendations. So glad we found this place. We will definitely be back very soon!

    Kevin D