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La Botte

608 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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608 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia

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+61 2 9958 6785
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Botte

White tablecloths, tight quarters, and a warm neighborhood welcome anchor this Willoughby trattoria. The chef-owner works the floor with recommendations, sending out rosemary foccacina, charred pizzas, and hearty pastas ordered in either entrée or main sizes. Slow-cooked lamb ragu blankets wide pappardelle ribbons, garlic prawns arrive sizzling, and a classic tiramisu closes out the meal.

  • Flexible Pasta Sizing: Pasta dishes can be ordered in either entrée or main portions to suit lighter lunches or full dinners.
  • Underground Parking: The dining room is backed by dedicated on-site underground parking along Willoughby Road.
  • Chef-Led Hospitality: Tablecloth dining pairs with personal greeting and tableside dish recommendations from the chef-owner.
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What's On at La Botte

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Diners Choose La Botte

Thoughtful hospitality, multi-generational family comfort, and convenient dining on Willoughby Road.

  • Personal, Owner-Led Hospitality

    The owner and front-of-house team provide genuinely welcoming hospitality, personally greeting guests and treating regulars and newcomers like lifelong companions.

    The from the waiters to the very owner himself treat you like they have know you their whole life.

    OJ

  • Attentive Table Recommendations

    Diners enjoy direct interactions with the chef-owner, from tailored first-visit dish suggestions to genuine post-meal table checks.

    the chef himself recommended what to eat as it was our first time.

    SZ

  • Welcoming Multi-Generational Gatherings

    The dining room offers a warm, nostalgic atmosphere with classic tablecloths that easily accommodates large families and kids without feeling stiff.

    They were very welcoming of our big family. Tablecloth dining, intimate atmosphere.

    Matthew Ho

  • Family-Friendly Dining Flexibility

    Generations dine together seamlessly thanks to accommodating service and shareable, kid-appropriate options like small pizzas.

    Small pizzas for the grand kids were very tasty, and each one could serve two young children.

    Nonno 33

  • Dual Entrée and Main Portion Sizing

    Pastas across the traditional menu are conveniently offered in both entrée and main portion sizing, allowing diners to tailor their meal appetite.

    It is great that they have the option for entrée or main size.

    Jamie-Lee

  • Dedicated Underground Customer Parking

    Patrons benefit from the convenience of dedicated on-site underground parking, simplifying dining along busy Willoughby Road.

    I love this warm authentic Italian restaurant tucked away in convenient Willoughby,with it's own underground parking.

    lisa Mitchell

Customer-favourite pastas and pizzas from our homestyle kitchen

  • Lamb ragu

    Lamb ragu is excellent.

    Nonno 33

  • Penne al pesto

    the penne al pesto and for dessert the tiramisu. The food is fresh and full of flavour

    Terissa Perego

  • Prawns porto fino pizza

    Must try the prawns porto fino pizza! ❣️🤩😋😋 Loved it!

    Abhay Das

  • Spaghetti bolognese

    Ordered the spaghetti bolognese (yes I know it’s basic, but also it’s a good benchmark for an Italian restaurant) Came out to relative perfection.

    ChillGuy

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality and thoughtful service touches at La Botte

  • Personal Chef-Owner Guidance

    The chef-owner directly visits tables to guide newcomers through the menu and personally checks in after dining.

  • Welcoming Tablecloth Setting

    The dining room offers a warm, tablecloth setting that comfortably accommodates multi-generational family gatherings and children.

  • Flexible Entrée and Main Pasta Portings

    Pasta dishes can be ordered in either entrée or main sizes, allowing tailored portions for light meals or sharing.

  • Dedicated Underground Parking

    Patrons benefit from dedicated on-site underground parking tucked away directly beneath the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you order smaller pasta and pizza portion sizes?

Yes, pasta dishes are available in both entrée and main portion sizes, and pizzas can be ordered in small or large sizes, with small pizzas well-suited for young children.

Is it necessary to book a table in advance?

Yes, online bookings are available and confirmed via email, which is recommended especially for weekend dinners or team lunches.

Is there on-site parking available?

Yes, the restaurant has its own dedicated underground parking facility for diners.

What is the indoor dining space and seating layout like?

The intimate dining room seats around 20 to 40 guests with closely arranged tables, and additional outdoor seating is available.

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