Where Botte began
Botte Bar is the original Botte — the Astoria wine bar and full Italian kitchen that launched the group in 2018 before it expanded to the Upper East Side, Brooklyn and Ditmars. It sits on Broadway in the heart of Astoria, a short walk from the Broadway N/W stop. The room is small and warm, styled after a modern trattoria, with a curated all-Italian wine list front and center.
The menu runs deep on Roman classics: handmade pastas like cacio e pepe and carbonara, pinsa romana, antipasti and a full signature cocktail program. It reads as a neighborhood spot rather than a scene, which is the point. Come for a glass of Barolo and a plate of orecchiette, or settle in at the bar for the full dinner.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm, focused at the bar. Expect reduced prices on wine by the glass, Aperol and Campari spritzes, beer and the house cocktails, alongside the small-plate menu. The specific happy-hour prices aren’t published online, so it’s worth a quick call to confirm what’s current.
The Room
The space is intimate and low-lit, done up like a regional Italian trattoria with a proper bar for wine and cocktails. It seats a small crowd, so it fills up on weekend evenings. The vibe is relaxed and conversational rather than loud.
Who Botte Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Casual date night | Intimate trattoria setting with a strong Italian wine list and handmade pasta. |
| After-work drinks | Weekday 4–7pm happy hour at the bar makes it an easy Astoria wind-down. |
| Wine exploration | The list is all-Italian and carefully chosen, from Montepulciano to Barolo. |
| Neighborhood dinner | A dependable local for Roman classics without a Manhattan markup or a scene. |
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Botte FAQ
Is this the original Botte?
Yes. Botte Bar in Astoria is where the group started in 2018, before Botte UES, Botte Brooklyn and Botte Ditmars opened.
Does Botte Bar have a happy hour?
Yes — Monday through Friday, 4 to 7pm, at the bar, with reduced prices on wine, spritzes, beer and cocktails.
What kind of food does it serve?
Roman-style Italian: handmade pastas, pinsa romana, antipasti, salads and secondi, plus a full cocktail and wine list.
Where exactly is it?
25-07 Broadway in Astoria, Queens, near the Broadway N/W subway stop.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Botte before visiting for a specific deal.