# Bottino

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- Cuisine: Italian/Tuscan
- Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: The Pool Room: indoor/outdoor feel; garden patio space
- Price range: $$
- Google rating: 4.5 (880 reviews)
- Address: 246 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Phone: (212) 206-6766
- Website: https://bottinonyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Wednesday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and Sunday 5:00 to 8:30 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Bottino's Pool Room transforms group dining into an enchanting garden party, where exposed brick walls meet lush greenery to create an indoor-outdoor oasis that feels worlds away from bustling Chelsea. The Tuscan menu shines in this intimate setting, with rustic Italian flavors and warm hospitality that encourage lingering conversations over multiple courses. Your group will discover why this hidden gem has been a neighborhood favorite for decades, offering the rare combination of sophisticated dining and relaxed garden atmosphere.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the garden, Pool Room or a full buyout for weddings, showers, birthdays and work dinners of 15 to 120.

- Spaces reviewers name include the North Garden, East Garden, the covered patio and the Pool Room, described as private but open to the restaurant.
- Reported group sizes range from 14 and 17 up to 24, 40, 45, 50 and 120 guests, plus full Sunday buyouts.
- Events staff are named repeatedly for handling planning by email, seating charts, timelines, vendor coordination and dietary restrictions.
- Reviewers mention customizable packages, menu tastings and pricing they considered reasonable for an outdoor space in NYC; catering and off-site delivery also offered.

What works: Responsive events team from inquiry through day of; Garden and patio spaces work year round with heaters and cover; Food quality holds up for large headcounts; Flexible packages, decor setup and dietary accommodations.

Watch out for: Service can thin out mid-meal at large seated dinners; Long waits between courses reported at 30 and 40 person events; Main room gets noisy when large tables are seated nearby.

Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Bottino have a private dining room?**

Yes. Bottino offers a private dining room for groups in Chelsea. The Pool Room: indoor/outdoor feel; garden patio space.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Bottino?**

Bottino sits in the $$ price bracket for Chelsea. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Bottino for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Bottino open?**

Bottino is open Monday to Wednesday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and Sunday 5:00 to 8:30 PM, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Bottino?**

Bottino is a $$ Italian/Tuscan restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 880 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Tuscan cooking & boutique wines served in a setting that includes a spacious year-round garden. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Bottino?**

Groups book the garden, Pool Room or a full buyout for weddings, showers, birthdays and work dinners of 15 to 120. Spaces reviewers name include the North Garden, East Garden, the covered patio and the Pool Room, described as private but open to the restaurant. Reported group sizes range from 14 and 17 up to 24, 40, 45, 50 and 120 guests, plus full Sunday buyouts. Events staff are named repeatedly for handling planning by email, seating charts, timelines, vendor coordination and dietary restrictions. Reviewers mention customizable packages, menu tastings and pricing they considered reasonable for an outdoor space in NYC; catering and off-site delivery also offered. Reviewers praise: responsive events team from inquiry through day of; garden and patio spaces work year round with heaters and cover; food quality holds up for large headcounts; flexible packages, decor setup and dietary accommodations. Watch for: service can thin out mid-meal at large seated dinners; long waits between courses reported at 30 and 40 person events; main room gets noisy when large tables are seated nearby. Based on 70 Google reviews of Bottino that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.