Bottega Angelina is a 7,000 sq ft Italian market, restaurant, and bar all under one roof nestled
on a hill in Laguna Niguel, California. From the exterior, an old-world sentiment envelopes
guests with lavender plants, potted citrus, cypress and olive trees, surrounded by ocean
views.
Upon entry, the senses are further stimulated by the sights, sounds, and smells of a modern
designed “mercato,” showcasing in-house charcuterie, gelato, pasta, bread, cheese, pastries,
custom Norman Love chocolates and Illy coffee counters. An adjacent shop of highly curated
goods, spirits and wines for the pantry and home from Italian makers like Alessi, Vietri and
Carthusia further the feel of visiting a small Italian village.
Cooking classes, tastings and
demonstrations will be available for the whole family soon after opening.
Custom handcrafted mosaics by JOSEPH & SONS and LFNCO line the walls leading the eye
to an elaborate art deco light fixture cascading over “il bar.” Here, the sounds of clinking
glasses filled with inventive spins on classic cocktails and Italian wines mixed with chatter
amongst friends old and new fill the air.
The largest footprint in the space, “ristorante,” boasts an open kitchen with an original
Stefano Ferrara oven from Naples as its focal point. The seasonally changing menu highlights
authentic Italian flavors with locally sourced Southern California produce from appetizers
through desserts.
Private dining rooms, plus indoor and outdoor seating is available, with the
latter spotlighting several Restoration Hardware outfitted patios overlooking the Pacific.
Perfect for cigars and “aperitivo” hour by the fire!
Bottega Angelina, from the same owners behind Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana in
Irvine, is set to open November 3, 2021.
For updates, please visit @bottegangelina
