Ristorante Bottaio
Grace S · 372 Google reviewsRistorante Bottaio — among the best italian in Libertyville. Low-lit and personal, a strong date-night pick. Friendly team that sets the tone. "It is always fresh and delicious, and the service was great" — Meg Zirkelbach [$$]
What 731 diners keep saying
What 731 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“If you are looking for authentic Italian food, look no further! Ask for some roasted garlic with your table bread to make it spectacular. We had the formaggio quatro and penne pecorino. Both were delicious!”
“Ristorante Bottaio is a true hidden gem in the suburbs. Everything we tried felt comforting, classic, and well done. We ordered the bruschetta, crostini burrata e pesto, tortellacci with vodka sauce, rigatoni with veggies in a tomato cream sauce, melanzana parmigiana, a house salad, and mint and chocolate ice cream. The standouts were definitely the eggplant parm and anything with the vodka sauce. The eggplant parm is almost like a lasagna with layers, and the marinara is rich and delicious. The house salad was simple, but the vinaigrette dressing really makes it. It is so flavorful and a must try. Overall, a great spot if you are craving Italian. I would definitely come back.”
“I love everything about this restaurants. The taste & flavor is delicious, authentic. The presentation of the place, table, platters, drinks, music, service is wonderful. I recommend my family & friend to eat here.”
“Best Italian restaurant in Libertyville! Service was excellent, prices were reasonable and the food was amazing! Made from scratch and many different options on the menu too. Very quaint atmosphere as well!”
“The best original Italian food! Everything from The wine, appetizers, main dish and desert! Highly recommend I mean, I think they already”
“What a fantastic place! Everything and everyone was incredible. I can't wait to go back.”
“Came for a birthday dinner. Had to move my reservation back 15 minutes, no problem. Drinks and food superb. Dessert for the birthday boy. Highly recommend.”
“Lugar incrivelmente lindo e agradável. Fui com a equipe do trabalho em uma terça-feira e estava bem movimentado. Atendimento excelente. Pratos deliciosos. Impecável.”
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