About Us
La Bottega Italian Gourmet 
Established in 2003 by Giuseppe & Marisa Ruta who started this panini trend with their first location in Garden City South, New York. 
Both lovers of traditional Italian cuisine, their dream was to create a store where customers would come, shop for specialty items and enjoy their most cherished Italian food… Panini! 
Today La Bottega offers a menu of over 60 Panini, 25 Salads, and a weekly changing menu of dishes inspired by the cuisine in Italy. 
Growing Beyond their expectations there are now 11 La Bottega restaurants, and 1 sister restaurant Caffe Barocco, across Long Island.