Bottega Bistro

MMR75 

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14 years ago

Bottega Bistro - No longer in business – On Sunday Mar. 28, 2010, I tried their website but noticed it wasn't working. Wanted to try out their Brunch Buffet. Called the number and it is no longer in service. 

mmchen 

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16 years ago

Worst Italian Restaurant in Richmond – I've never understood why this restaurant is still in business....this restaurant is overpriced and has poor service and bad food (let me emphasize bad food). The only enjoyable aspect of my experience was the dining atmosphere. However, I would not let this even be a reason to eat at this restaurant. There are plenty of other good Italian restaurants in Richmond to visit... 

annapurna5 

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16 years ago

Big name, little on everything else. – We called ahead for reservations for a party of 6 for a young mans birthday. No one made any reference when we arrived or during the course of the evening. The service was horrible with the exception that after dinner, I asked for an espresso and was told that the machine was broken, the waitress snuck next door to Ruth's Chris and got me a cup. The food was forgettable if not downright inedible, and at these price points, it had better be memorable. We dine frequently at some of the be... read more

hungrydrummer 

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16 years ago

Decent service.....avaoid the pork. – Long story short, my wife and I head out to Bottega to have our first real meal out with our ten month old son. Couple glasses of wine, a basket of really chewy bread but fairly good service. Had the Calamari to start....huge portion, average quality. She orders the stuffed chicken off the regular menu and I decide on the $28 pork plate off the "Chef's Specials" page.....gotta be good right, the chef personally recommends it. So it turns out the pork is pieces of pork butt, AKA pork shou... read more

divjam 

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16 years ago

Great customer service and food (avoid on weekends) – My wife and I just dined on a Tuesday evening at Bottega. We made a reservation through opentable, which worked out great, telling us what times and dates were available. We were immediately seated and a very charismatic waiter named Chris immediately approached us. Chris was extremely funny and very attentive to our needs. I had the veal scallopini and my wife had a tuna dish; both dishes were excellent. We also split a special salad arugola , which was unique and delici... read more

courtneypaulk 

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17 years ago

Terrible Food and Service – Despite repeatedly bad experiences, my husband and I have continued to give this restaurant a shot. However, we have finally given up and will never go back there again. Generally, the wait-staff is incredibly inexperienced and the management could not have been less professional to us on at least two ocassions. The women's bathroom is always completely dirty and unkept. One time when I complained to the manager he said "you know we have all these unruly women in here that we just can't keep up wi... read more

luvtodineandtravel 

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17 years ago

Wonderful wine, great service – We arrived at Bottega Bistro, and instantly liked the darker atmosphere. Our online seating request was honored (intimate booth), and our server was wonderful. The bread was so dense it almost tasted like cake. not warm and yummy like many other restaurants. Was NOT impressed with the bread. We had a wonderful bottle of wine and the selection was decent. Had a chefs special appetizer, which was very good, but VERY heavy. Caesar salad (which is my most important "grading criteria" next to the s... read more

sunset2b 

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17 years ago

Absolutely the best value in Metro Richmond area – This is absolutely our favorite restaurant in the metro Richmond area. The food is always outstanding. The wine selection is extensive and the wait staff is knowledgeable, friendly and prompt. We have tried almost every dish on the menu and they have all been outstanding. And the best value in the area. As they say, "Save room for desert!" 

st3v3 

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18 years ago

Poor Service – We ate there on an late Saturday afternoon and there were only about 4-5 other tables seated. It took well over 2 hrs to dine. The wait staff was more interested in talking with each other that serving their customers. in General service was terrible. The food was ok, definately not on par with a restaurant of this type and the price. They have missed the formula of operating a nice restaurant.