Listen to this articleLa Bottega Italian Gourmet is expanding again. The growing chain will be opening a restaurant in East Norwich.
The chain leased a 1,400-square-foot space in the East Norwich Commons shopping center at 6245 Northern Blvd.
The East Norwich restaurant space, formerly occupied by Red Tomato Pizza, is being renovated to accommodate La Bottega, which is expected to open in May.
Founded in 2003 by Giuseppe and Marisa Ruta, the La Bottega chain currently has seven Long Island locations, including West Hempstead, Roslyn, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Long Beach, Merrick and Syosset. The company offers franchise opportunities, which is facilitating its expansion.
La Bottega offers a menu of over 60 panini, 25 salads, and a weekly changing menu of Italian-inspired dishes, including “dinner in the box” for customers on the go.
Giuseppe Gregorio and Nick Evangelista of NY Space Finders represented the tenant, as well as the landlord, East Norwich Commons LLC, in the East Norwich lease transaction.