Bottega Prelibato

4.4 (75)

£25 and under

Italian

45 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3QB

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Since its launch in 2008, Gianfilippo’s Bottega Prelibato has established itself as a firm favourite for authentic Italian food and an intimate, lively atmosphere in the Shoreditch Triangle. The restaurant serves up seasonal, mouth-watering dishes ranging from a platter of oozing burrata and salty-sweet Parma ham to a comforting bowl of hand-made pappardelle with a rich wild mushroom sauce, washed down nicely with impeccably chosen Italian wine. The deli is a treasure trove of artisan cured meats, organic vegetables and fresh snacks, whilst the art gallery is a constantly changing exhibition space that plays host to exciting and emerging Hackney artists. Basically, we keep it simple and tasty: a formula the Italians definitely approve of. Dinner: full menu and daily specials from 7.00pm.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 10pm Friday: 12pm - 10:30pm Saturday: 7pm - 10:30pm
Phone number
020 7739 4995
Website
http://www.bottegaprelibato.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Daniel
Private party facilities
Our gallery downstairs offers a cosy and warm area for up to 18 people whilst surrounded by old books and paintings.

Location
45 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3QB
Area
Shoreditch
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Old Street Station
Additional
Banquet, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Bottega Prelibato.

4.4

(75)

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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69 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 April 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really authentic Italian cuisine, not the typical pizza/pasta places you generally find! After travelling through a lot of Italy it's one of the few places in London that you can say is truly authentic and delicious. Not cheap but the ingredients they use are very good quality.
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Evie
London51 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 March 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first dining experience at this restaurant but certainly not the last. The food was amazing and so was everything else. Top marks
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Londoner123
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 March 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Was expecting great things from this place given the location and look of the place. It has a daily changing menu so maybe we were just unlucky but all the food seemed to lack any spark. We ordered three starters - all were just mushy, not particularly well presented. Smoked duck was good but served on an unattractive bed of raw onions and bland tomatoes. I had seafood pasta main - again bland. Pasta is home made and good. Sauce was thin and lacked any seasoning. Great wine. Service pretty poor, took absolutely ages for any food to arrive. Nice ambiance for a date but the food was pretty average.
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LaMaialina
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved this little restaurant/bistro. The waitress who welcomed us was enthusiastic and friendly. She talked through the menu - written up on a blackboard - in great detail and with great gusto. We decided to go straight for main courses but then looked longingly at a huge platter of cold antipasti at the nearest table. Resisting the temptation to distract their attention while we reached over and tucked in we decided that it was a meal in itself unless you have a huge appetite or you haven't eaten for a week. I ate pasta with squid and squid ink which was delicious and not very easy to find in England. My partner who has to follow a gluten free diet had gluten free pasta and my only criticism of the restaurant is that it was not obvious that a gluten free pasta was available, it just came out in conversation with the waitress. This is a lovely friendly little restaurant with a great atmosphere and delicious food and wine. And it is good value too. It is small and the tables are quite close so its not the most suitable for business or romance, but for a friendly, relaxed, meal with good food and service it can't be beat. We'll be back!
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Jenny
London32 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 March 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Cute little place - just not overly practical when full as there's not loads of space. Good food & wine. Not an extensive menu but as long as you're not too picky that's not an issue.
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CrisB Gold
London110 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm so lucky to have the best Italian within walking distance of my apartment. You always get a warm welcome and the staff will go out of their way to explain the whole menu to you with real passion. They even adjust the contents of the sharing platter when there is a vegetarian in the party, putting the meat on a separate plate if needed ! Every time I eat here it reminds me of being at my house in Italy.
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CrisB Gold
London110 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm so lucky to have the best Italian within walking distance of my apartment. You always get a warm welcome and the staff will go out of their way to explain the whole menu to you with real passion. They even adjust the contents of the sharing platter when there is a vegetarian in the party, putting the meat on a separate plate if needed !
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Jrt1
London16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 January 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food and good service
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IJCD
London21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 July 2012
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value and great little place to try decent honest food.
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KellyM
London16 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 July 2012
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was the second time we visited Bottega Prelibato. We made the mistake of going at 9:30pm, by which time they had run out of the best items on the menu. I'm all for the changing menu as the food is super fresh but this is the risk you take. Apart from not being able to order what we wanted, the food we did get was fresh and tasty. Service was ok. The location is really good for a quick drink after. Despite the disappointment of missing out on the food we wanted we'll be going back again (but no later than 8pm!).
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 10pm Friday: 12pm - 10:30pm Saturday: 7pm - 10:30pm
Phone number
020 7739 4995
Website
http://www.bottegaprelibato.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Daniel
Private party facilities
Our gallery downstairs offers a cosy and warm area for up to 18 people whilst surrounded by old books and paintings.

Location
45 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3QB
Area
Shoreditch
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Old Street Station
Additional
Banquet, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.