Great little gem in Tirano, Italy! La Botte was recommended by a local barber shop who cut my…read morehusbands hair. The town itself is small but very nice folks who live there and make Tirano what it is. La Botte was our choice for dinner both nights we were there! Recently visited Jan. 2023. I highly recommend the Lamb chops! They come with polenta and a side of pesto olive oil! Cooked like no other! Great dish. My husband also got a meat dish he fell in love with night one. The second night it was pasta for him! Very family like there. Top service. I give this place 5 + stars. We stayed across town so we drove to the restaurant, parking was also very easy. Til next time La Botte!

To be honest, I am unable to understand why 'La Botte' was rated 2*. I am very often in the region…read morehere and I also visited many places in Italy, and I do not see a reason why giving the restaurant such a crappy rating. Sure, the interior could be refurbished etc etc and there are more trendy places in the world, but I come here for the great meals and hospitality. And if you did not recognize, we are in the middle of nowhere. Well, let's switch over to the content. The first thing you recognize when entering the restaurant is the very warm welcome and kindness of the owner Giovanni or his staff. Sometimes you feel like being invited by a family member to a dinner. The menu offers a vast variety of Pizzas, Noodles and Italian dishes, including Starters, a Primo, a Secondo as well as Desserts. All in an excellent quality and deliciously prepared. My personal favorite is the Pizza "Boscaiola con Tartufo" (Mushroom Pizza with Truffles) which is epic. But also the rest of the menu is worth trying.

Very good authentic down home cooking. The place could get really busy that you may have to wait…read morefor the wait staff but once it's your turn, you get the full attention and the food here is great. Will recommend anytime.

Every bite of the Risotto with Porcini mushrooms & Niçoise salad was bursting with vibrant flavors…read more My friend and I ate everything on our plate. We sat outside where a few brave pigeons slipped between my feet to eat the breadcrumbs I dropped. Beautiful outdoor dining experience with a view of the vineyards on the Alps. I'm really glad I discovered this cafe. It's not touristy or overpriced.

Great place for a meal during the Bernina Express layover. We had a fabulous vegetable soup…read more(minestrone... but no pasta in it). My entreé (spinach dumplings with wild boar in a nice sauce) was large enough for two people. My husband's pizza was not particularly remarkable, but quite acceptable. The house red wine was very tasty. We felt that we got an excellent value in an area catering to tourists.

The pizza has a strange texture which usually comes from being baked at a low temperature: it isn't…read moreterribly elastic, and there is no char (in fact, the bottom is barely browned at all.) If you sit outside, you have to walk into the restaurant and pick up the pizza yourself. Seating is vexing as well. The inside of the restaurant is infernally hot (unlike their pizza oven, I guess) but the outside seating gets a lot of sun and, the time we went, was a cloud of cigarette smoke: the waiter even stood near our table smoking with a different customer. I would not eat here again.

Outstanding pizza for a great price. Pizza service starts at 6pm, but is generally not crowded…read morearound this time. The place offers a wide selection to choose from, and the pizza is made right in front of you in their oven. Also unlike most restaurants in the area, they do not charge a seating fee. Highly recommended.