Whether you like Italian food or not Bottega Louie is the place to be and a major hotspot in Downtown Los Angeles. There is always a wait no matter what time or day of the week it is and you just feel cooler when you are eating there. Maybe it’s the high ceilings, the way-too-shiny bakery, or the hipster look amongst all of the waiters, but whatever it is Bottega Louie does a good job of creating an ambience that seems to epitomize Los Angeles. I don’t really know if I like it but I seem to frequent the place like most Los Angelians tend to do given the large crowds always inside. It definitely doesn’t have the vibe of an authentic family-owned Italian restaurant but the food is good, their desserts are better (especially their macarons), and if you are with great people, it doesn’t really matter. I went here for brunch for the first time, actually not knowing they served brunch till we decided to go there, and thought their attempt at French toast and eggs were decent for an Italian place known for their pizzas and truffle fries. I am always inspired by their desserts though and recommend visiting their bakery if you are in the mood to splurge in your sweet tooth. There were other photographers snapping pictures of their bakery so I decided to join them. I also just really like desserts.
As we wait for our food...
this place was bustling!
and then brunch was served! A look at their Quiche du Jour...
Pancetta and burrata scramble
and sweet brioche French toast
Once we were satiated.. the examination of the desserts began..
Some of the best macarons in LA
I have tried macarons from Paulettes, Bouchon, Paris Bakery, and Bristol Farms but still think Bottega Louie do them best.
Their Earl Grey macarons are a must try
Their bakery staff donned fashionably white uniforms
Flaming neon cannolis
Mini fruit tarts lightly dusted w/powdered sugar
Their perfectly flamed creme brulees and other tasty explosions
Leah showing off Bottega's cream puffs among other cream filled desserts
A wall of pink ribboned boxes to package your goodies
Terry (Assistant Buyer for F21!!) modeling for me in front of the dessert cases.
Random fact: In Italian, bottega means “store” or “shop” in terms of business but it can also mean “zipper” in terms of a man’s pants.
As we wait for our food...
this place was bustling!
and then brunch was served! A look at their Quiche du Jour...
Pancetta and burrata scramble
and sweet brioche French toast
Once we were satiated.. the examination of the desserts began..
Some of the best macarons in LA
I have tried macarons from Paulettes, Bouchon, Paris Bakery, and Bristol Farms but still think Bottega Louie do them best.
Their Earl Grey macarons are a must try
Their bakery staff donned fashionably white uniforms
Flaming neon cannolis
Mini fruit tarts lightly dusted w/powdered sugar
Their perfectly flamed creme brulees and other tasty explosions
Leah showing off Bottega's cream puffs among other cream filled desserts
A wall of pink ribboned boxes to package your goodies
Terry (Assistant Buyer for F21!!) modeling for me in front of the dessert cases.
Random fact: In Italian, bottega means “store” or “shop” in terms of business but it can also mean “zipper” in terms of a man’s pants.
I am actually really thinking about how much I want a macaron right now.
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