Been to Italy twice and first time eating at an Italian restaurant in United States that i felt i was back in Italy. Fantastic food and great service. read more

We stumbled across this incredible spot off of Main Street. The food was incredible authentic Italian and the service was exceptional. Jocelyn at the bar was so personable and gave us the best recommendations of what to try. The owner was very engaging and gave us a full itinerary for a future trip to Italy. Also, must try the gelato. We will absolutely be back!! read more

We live almost two hours away from Bottega Salaria, and we've already been here twice in the past two months -- it's THAT good! Everything about this place is incredible, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. I genuinely haven't had Italian food this good since I was in Italy. This time, we tried two of their new menu additions. One was an appetizer -- I unfortunately can't remember the name, but it was a fried ball filled with risotto and it was absolutely delicious. I had the Pasta alla Gricia, and my fiancé had the Ravioli al Limone. Everything was spectacular. Their menu changes with the seasons, and their pasta is homemade with fresh ingredients. You can absolutely taste the difference. The food feels authentic, thoughtful, and made with so much care. The experience and service were just as amazing as the food. The chef and the owner stopped by our table a few times to check on us and ask what we thought of the dishes, which was such a nice and personal touch. Our server was also fantastic -- extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and every suggestion he made was perfect. It says a lot that we're willing to drive almost two hours just to come here, and we'll definitely keep coming back. Thank you to everyone at Bottega Salaria for making our visits so memorable. read more

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The food was spectacular. We had the Seafood Pasta, the Pesto Pasta and the lemon ravioli. So delicious. The service was top shelf and knowledgeable. Our server, Amber, was super attentive and recited each dish with knowledge. We finished with their Tiramisu and espresso. Delicious. read more

Bottega Salaria - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Food was good, service consistency and logistics was the pits. Waitress forgot to turn in our second entree. Prodded her with a good 30 minute wait after that Table next to us came in after us, had a similar meal including dessert and left 15 minutes before we did. What should have been a 1 hour dining experience for two turned into 130 minutes. It was Friday but not packed. Inside tables are tiny and crowded so that you're only 2' away from another table. Didn't care for the lame apologies from the owner when we complained. Fix it! read more

Bottega is open until 10 pm, which gave us plenty of time to have a late dinner after driving into Fredericksburg. We enjoyed everything we ordered, from the starters to the pastas. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, even taking a little time to chat with us at the end of the night. The background music was a complete vibe. At one point, we loved a song so much that we actually looked up the Sicilian DJ who was playing it. Bottega was a great meal we had over the weekend. read more

Bottega Salaria - Gin & Lemon, Suppli al Telefono, Burrata Pugliese e Pomodoro, Pesto di Agrumi, Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Great ambiance in a tiny venue. They have outside seating in the back too but when it's 100+ degrees not ideal for outdoor dining. Staff were great and very attentive and the food was delicious for this tiny central Texas town! One of the chefs kept coming out to make sure everything was great and it was! The charcuterie was delicious! The ravioli was delicious! The pistachio gelato delish! Yay to Bottega! read more

Bottega Salaria - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Had the best birthday dinner here! The owner and staff were amazing and made me feel so special. The house is intimate and cozy. Would love to come back when the temperatures aren't so high and sit on the patio. There were five of us, and we shared the Cacio de Pepe and tableside roasted chicken. It was all cooked to perfection. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Bottega Salaria - Outside of the restaurant. So charming! - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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This is our second time at Bottega Salaria, and we can't get enough! Our first visit was 2 days after they first opened and we were thoroughly impressed! They made us feel so welcome and cared for all throughout our dining experience, we got to chat with Valerio who went above and beyond to make our experience top tier. We visited again last night as we wouldn't want to go anywhere else but Bottega Salaria to celebrate our anniversary it was so nice to see that Valerio remembered our faces and again went above and beyond to make sure we had another amazing experience. My biggest piece of advice for others dining in to this amazing place is to TRY EVERYTHING! Everything on the menu is so delicious and thought out. This place holds such a special place in my heart and we will definitely be visiting very soon. read more

Bottega Salaria - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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This place is beautiful. The food is amazing. Would drive from Dallas to Fredericksburg for this restaurant alone. The bartender Jocelyn was adorable and had great recommendations. Probably the best food we had all weekend! Did a horrible job taking photos of everything Appetizer - parmigiano reggiano with the bread basket (the cheese is insane) Main - cacio e Pepe and pomodoro burrata pasta Dessert- tiramisu read more

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Quaint and true Rome/Italian style food. Started with a good bottle of red from Italy (DOCG) Next.....Suppli al Telefono, it was good but.... Disappointed that it was not hot or warm (cheese was not melted), it was room temperature at most. The Mix Bruschetta was excellent. My husband had Pai Cacio e Pepe, he loves this in Italy and it was the exact same, very good but not hot only room temp. I had Lasagna Bianca which was good, a little dry and not hot, room temp at most. We also shared the Carciofi alla Romana (braised artichokes), good not warm, cooked and had a pickled taste to them, probably would not have those again. For dessert we shared the Tiramisu, disappointed that it was more chocolate rather than coffee. We had 2 espresso martinis that were excellent and not sweet along with a Cappuccino. If we could make one recommendation, you need to figure out a new way of transferring food from the kitchen, from outside to the inside dining room. By the time it reaches the table it's Luke warm at most. Other than that you have a good thing going. Thank you for having us. read more

Bottega Salaria - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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We arrived 15 min early, seated right away. We enjoyed the urban vibe, friendly atmosphere. The food preparation was good We ordered 2 glasses of wine that came out after the appetizer. The veal was tough. Since the portions were small. we had room for dessert. I would have like the cappuccino to have been served with my dessert, not before. For $200 dinner, the service was only fair. I will return, but will request wine and appetizers , dessert and coffee be served together. read more

This place is a must try!... But don't go without a reservation! The staff immediately told my friends and I that they were completely booked and reservations are booked out 2 to 3 weeks in advance. They offered us the outdoor dining area, which has a limited dining menu, and the food is served on paper plates. They told us to check it out, and if we didn't like it, they said they would try to squeeze us in, but I don't think they had the heart to tell us they had no room as they were very passive aggressive afterwards. The restaurant is basically a converted house, so it's small. Fortunately, after waiting there a solid hour, my friend checked on Resy and found a reservation an hour later. We didn't say anything in hopes of getting seated sooner, but here we were 10 minutes to our reservation and no accommodations. When we went up to the front, they began to tell us that they still had no room, but then I informed them we had a reservation. We were seated a few minutes before our reservation time. Our server was really nice and acknowledged that we had waited a long time. He told us about the features for the night and helped explain some of their dishes. We ended up opting for the Polpette al Sugo, the Bruschetta Of The Day, the Pici Cacio e Pepe and the Pesto di Agrumi. Everything was so delicious! The Cacio E Pepe and Polpette al Sugo were our favorites. The pastas are served al dente. We stuck with that for our first experience, but I'd probably cook it down further next time. The food is truly what saved the day and my rating because the passive aggressive service did not. read more

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I don't know where to start. Actually, yes I do. Make a reservation. Walk-in availability is limited. You don't want to miss this. Moving on... this is one of the most delightful dining experiences I've ever had. The food. The service. The ambiance. It's all amazing. It's rare to see such dedication, passion, and heart put into the entire meal from start to finish. Every plate we had was incredible. The pasta had the perfect bite to it. The wine pairing suggestions were perfect. The strawberry tiramisu was divine. I can't wait to come back. read more

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Everything is always amazing: the service, the wine, the food. We love the lively atmosphere, wonderful Sommelier and did I mention how absolutely delicious the food is? read more

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May reservation for my anniversary here. Mistake on my part. After several text and reminders of my reservation I got there 5 mins to spare but I was informed my table was not ready. No place to seat inside and wait. So 100 degree outside was only choice. Told 10 mins that turned to 20 mins. I am over the restaurant and should have walked would have saved both the restaurant and me to writing this review. First so many better places to eat in fredericksburg. Bread platter was first order. Chewy and gave my gums and teeth a workout. Order a pinto griego wine. Pinto is supposed to be dry but this was fruity and wet. Did not send back because I was not ask how it was. (after a while a girl came by and wanted to fill my cup - glass is still half full- i told her it was not good and it was fruity, her responds was yes) Hard sell from waiter on have one special left. Chicken parm. $32 it better be wow moment. Ordered it and the ravioli. Chicken parm ok not best but not the worst, the spinach salad was so drenched in a lemon oil sauce- you could not taste the spinach... Ravioli oily and sauce broken. The Italian food is know let's the simple ingredients shine not over powered then. $100 with tip - not worth the wait or food. I would suggest better organizational skills and better service. read more

Bottega Salaria - Chicken parm with a spinach lemon oil. - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We celebrated my daughters 21st birthday at Bottega Salaria Sunday evening with a special dinner. This was our first time and we were blown away from our bread service, meat and cheese appetizer, wonderful Paccheri Pesto di Agrumi, and delicious Pasta with mussels. We finished off with the strawberry tiramisu which was to die for!! Make a reservation and come to this gem of a restaurant!! So happy we tried this place while visiting Fredericksburg. I've never been to Italy but I feel like this is what it would be like! read more

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This place is FANTASTIC! The minute you walk in.. you feel like you're transported to Rome. Every little detail, from the decor to the beautifully decorated plates, feels authentic. The food is impeccable, the best around, and the owners are as friendly and as nice as you can find. What a GEM in Fredericksburg! They even had a little shop you can find their favorite Italian essentials to buy! So even if you don't have time to eat, you can still shop! So pop in and check them out next time you're in Fredericksburg... You won't be disappointed! So excited this beautiful restaurant has found its permanent home here. We love it so much and we will be back again and again... THANK YOU for such excellent service and for bringing Rome to Texas!! read more

Bottega Salaria - Painting "Dreams really do come true..." - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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We stopped in on a whim without a reservation. The host greeted us and sat us at a table. The restaurant has a very cool vibe. You feel the Italian influence along with the Hill Country charm. The food is outstanding! The polpette al sugo was amazing. You can tell the big quality ingredients. The Ajo e Olio made me shake my head and wonder why mine comes nowhere near their dish in terms of taste and tenderness no matter how many recipes I try. My wife is somewhat of a bruschetta snob. She is still raving about good their dish was. We remembered to take a few pictures before it was all gone. We highly recommend Bottega Salaria. read more

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We stopped by Bottega Salaria for happy hour one night and loved it so much that we came back the very next evening for dinner! Everything about this place was wonderful. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the food and drinks were some of the best we had during our trip to Fredericksburg. What really made it special, though, was how kind and welcoming the owners were. You can truly feel that this is a family-owned restaurant, and they genuinely care about their guests and the experience they provide. Our group tried 5 appetizers, 5 pastas, and 4 desserts, and honestly, there wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. The standouts for us were the Supplì Al Telefono, the Pici Cacio e Pepe, the donuts, and both the Aperol and Limoncello Spritzes. I'm also lactose intolerant, and the staff and chef were so accommodating and helpful when it came to modifying dishes and answering questions. It made such a difference to feel comfortable ordering, and my meal was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for authentic Roman cuisine, this place is a must-visit. We left dinner already talking about when we could come back. read more

Bottega Salaria - Aperol & Limoncello Spritz - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

I'm still thinking about our dinner at Bottega Solaria last night--it was that good. I haven't had Italian food like that since being in Italy. We started with the supplì, and it instantly took me back to the streets of Rome--crispy, savory, and really authentic. My husband had the cacio e pepe and said it reminded him of what we had in Italy. I ordered the octopus salad, which was absolutely delicious--fresh, well-balanced, and full of flavor. The vibe and the food were both incredible. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience that much better. Such a special spot for Fredericksburg--we'll definitely be back. read more

Pasta was ok, the dessert was the best part, I loved the choclate tart. I would recommend making a reservation read more

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The food is amazing and authentic Italian . Thank you Miquel for the great service! Thank you to the owner for getting me cranberry juice for my vodka. . We will be back !! read more

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We went on the third night and it was fantastic. I recommend going early like 6:30-7 because it gets really busy. I had a chicken dish that was amazing. Their desserts are some of the best I've ever had. Ice cream and tiramisu. The owner is a chef and very friendly - very personal touch. We will be coming back soon! read more

Food and ambiance were superb! Service was beyond anything we have experienced! We will definitely be back soon!

Great fine dining experience.. excellent food, authentic ambiance.. top notch severs and the owners are awesome! Where you can stay and dine or stop by and shop for your Italian favorites. Thank you for bringing Rome to Texas. We needed you here!! read more

Service was excellent, everyone very pleasant and attentive. Fried calamari was good but could have used a little more time in the oil as the batter a bit pale and mushy. The ambiance was nice but could use a little more space between tables and better acoustics. Entrees were not good at all. Saltimbocca was wildly over cooked, veal was tough and dry, and the sauce had no flavor and was an unappetizing grey color. Fish of the day was a red snapper which was also over cooked and very little flavor. Both dishes arrived luke warm. We'll give it another try in a month or so and see if things improve. The prices are quite high and therefore so are my expectations. read more

Rustic, warm, inviting, relaxing as well as elevated cuisine, cocktails and desserts - Bottega Salaria delivers on all of these areas. The service is low key so you never feel rushed. We've tried several dishes and they all hit the mark for preparation and presentation. Whatever you do, make sure to order some PASTA and be sure to start with the very simple and authentic Parmigiano reggiano served with aged balsamic. You also HAVE to try the "donuts" - not your typical American sweetsy, sugary concoction - pairs perfectly with an Amaro. read more

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I found a gem in Fredericksburg TX! Amazing Italian food, or more appropriately I should say Roman food. As owner Valario would point out! We started the night with some perfectly seasoned croquettes, the in house sommelier help us choose a very nice Pinot noir from a nice variety of wines. We then had two more appetizers bruschetta and artichoke hearts both were on point. The entrees were amazing stuffed Calamari with a suga sauce that I made sure to soak up every drop on my plate. The home made pasta in the other entree was cooked to perfection. I can't say enough of the ambiance it was invigorating and felt like you were in the place to be! The staff was attentive and made you feel special, "like if you were family". The restaurant itself self is very appealing from the outside to the cute decor on the inside. The outdoor dinning area is fabulous as well. We did choose to eat outdoors. This was an experience that will stay with me for a long time. I will be back. read more

The atmosphere, cuisine and service were authentic and pleasant. I am willing to travel to that area again to experience the restaurant.

This is truly a Fredericksburg hidden gem! From the moment you walk in, the cozy, intimate atmosphere makes you feel like you've stepped into Nonna's dining room. The homemade pasta is the star of the show -- perfectly cooked and rich with authentic flavor that instantly transports you to Italy. Every bite tastes like it was made with love and tradition. The wine selection is impressively vast, offering the perfect pairing for any dish. What really sets this place apart, though, is the staff. They were incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making us feel right at home from start to finish. Generous portions, heartfelt hospitality, and unforgettable flavors make this spot absolutely worth a visit. We will definitely be back -- and whatever you do, don't miss the tiramisu! It's the perfect sweet ending to an exceptional meal. read more

Amazing. Delicious food, kind staff, cozy space, wonderful drinks! The Ravioli, Cacio e Pepe were authentic and incredible. Grazie Valerio!

Authentic Italian pastas! We had an amazing meal at Bottega Salaria. Our party had three different pastas and they were all delicious. We started with a salad and artichoke appetizer which were also both very good. I loved the atmosphere and that both the owners were walking around greeting the guests. They really do make you feel like family. The space inside is gorgeous and the outdoor patio is welcoming. We didn't walk out to the causal back patio where they take walk-ins. But I'm glad they have it available in case I ever forget to make a reservation. And yes....reservations are a must, particularly on a weekend. I'm ready for my next meal at Bottega Salaria. Next time I'll go right into the pasta and skip the starters! read more

Amazing service, atmosphere, drinks, and food! Great owners. Best cocktails we've had this trip, and best atmosphere (especially the patio) we've had as well. read more

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Can't recommend coming here as a walk in, this location treats walk-ins extremely unfairly by making you feel like you're an inconvenience, forcing you to order "family style" meals (extremely limited in options) and seat you in a distant corner away from everything else. They served us wine in paper cups, when glasses were clearly available, provided disposable plates, and worst of all is they group all the walk-ins together at a single very long table without any room for negotiation. This is the experience has all been before the food has been served and has clearly set the bar 6 feet under before having even one bite of food. read more

Bottega Salaria - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Amazing service and food. Probably the best ravioli I have ever had outside of Italy. The restaurant is very welcoming.

Best dining experience I've ever had. Felt like I was in Italy. Food was amazing and service was implacable. Will definitely be back.

A charming place! With a wonderful owner/host Valerio- from Roma, so he ne knows authentic Italian cuisine! Lovely wines, Italian sundries for sale, a lively, warm atmosphere, good wines, and food. Indoor and outdoor patio seating. The service was wonderful as well. A few things- (mind you, they've just recently opened)- I had the spinach and ricotta ravioli- wonderful taste- but I would serve with more butter and Sage sauce. Also, I would offer parmesean and fresh pepper at the tables as the meal is served. We missed out on the Bolognese Lassagna special, (so good, it ran out!), and I would offer it on the regular menu. I also tried the "Strangozzi alla Ternana - Handmade pasta with Mushroom and Truffle" which our server described as in an olive oil and mushroom sauce- but there were no mushrooms- so it was quite bland. We were told that one Chef was unable to come to work that night, so they printed a simplified menu, and I'm sure missing a Chef, in a full restaurant, was not easy on anybody! The Tiramisu fluffy, light, perfect, the ice cream I didn't want, but gobbled up-scrumptious! One other thing- I noticed the servers were sonetimes having to repeat full descriptions of items on the menu- so maybe the menu could be more specific? Just a suggestion! But a lovely night, in a beautiful new addition to Fredericksburg! So glad Valerio and his lovely wife are here! read more

Food was an above average. Service and atmosphere were good. Meal and drinks were expensive.

What a great experience!! a true authentic Italian restaurant in the hill country of Texas!! 10/10 will be back