Bottega Napa Valley | Yountville, CA

Nov 14

Written By Laura McIntosh

“Bottega offers an unmistakably Italian sense of style in a stunning Napa Valley setting. Dine outside on our expansive patio, complete with two stone fireplaces to warm you on the coolest Napa nights. Inside, you’ll find a warm, rustic setting adorned with Venetian plaster, Murano glass chandeliers, soft leather chairs, and ample tables — the perfect atmosphere for a meal and an experience to remember. Like our food, our interior celebrates both the rustic and the refined: Olive greens, chocolate browns and deep reds create a warm and welcoming atmosphere palette. We also offer two indoor dining rooms with a private dining/wine room and bar, as well as five communal tables made of forty year-old timbers, Calcutta d’Oro marble, and recycled concrete.”

MICHAEL CHIARELLO, OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHEF

Chef, vintner, sustainable farmer, author, and Emmy®-winning TV host Michael Chiarello is a culinary icon. He was named Chef of the Year by Food & Wine magazine in 1985, just three years after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. From his pioneering days at Tra Vigne, to his critically acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant Bottega, and San Francisco’s Coqueta — a 2013 James Beard Award Best New Restaurant Finalist — Michael has combined his passion for seasonal, global flavors, and sustainable living with his Southern Italian roots to create dishes that have inspired thousands. He has been a national television host of his own shows for over a decade on PBS, Food Network and Cooking Channel. Michael lives among his Napa Valley vineyards with his wife and children.

ARTHUR DOYAL-COUTINHO, CHEF DE CUISINE

When I was just getting started, I traveled to Italy to work with a very talented chef. I knew I wanted to focus on Italian cuisine from then on. Life in the kitchen has broadened the way I view the world and life in general. No matter what culture or nationality a person is, we can always communicate though food. It truly is the international language. I met my beautiful wife Skye while working at Bottega. My hidden talents? Skateboarding and playing the electric guitar. Waking up every day in Napa Valley and being surrounded by food and wine all day is inspiration enough.

6525 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599