This place never disappoints. The filet mignon and mashed potatoes here are fantastic (especially for the price) and the pasta dishes are excellent (as per my husband who is a first generation american born Italian who rarely is impressed with any Italian meals out of his mother's kitchen). \r
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Bottino is in the heart of Chelsea so be prepared to see gay lovers out for a nice meal. This is the kind of place right wingers should avoid at all costs as it would freak them out too much to see two men holding hands across a table. But whatever WE LOVE IT HERE!! The vibe is that of a neighborhood place where you can tell everyone wants to make you feel welcomed. The bartender makes an excellent Captain and Ginger. I am dying for the warm weather so we can go back and dine in the courtyard. So far I have been to Bottino twice and both times were excellent! Great value for what you get.
Pros: welcoming vibe, decor is cool without being too stuffy, the food is great!
Cons: the entry way is a little cramped but not terrible
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