Bottega Caruso

@olivemagazine this month has a piece looking at Italian restaurants in the UK doing it a little differently - and they’ve featured us! We’re very proud to be mentioned alongside such luminaries as @wolfstreetfood @lapiumabathgate @sorellaclapham @temperlondon @pastaripiena @pastaiolondon @rotorinodalston @donluigi_brixton @amanokent .. Bravi, ragazzi! #Margate #cucinaitaliana #Italianfood #italianrestaurants @ Bottega Caruso

@olivemagazine this month has a piece looking at Italian restaurants in the UK doing it a little differently - and they’ve featured us! We’re very proud to be mentioned alongside such luminaries as @wolfstreetfood @lapiumabathgate @sorellaclapham @temperlondon @pastaripiena @pastaiolondon @rotorinodalston @donluigi_brixton @amanokent .. Bravi, ragazzi! #Margate #cucinaitaliana #Italianfood #italianrestaurants @ Bottega Caruso

#Repost @jessicaleahcatering ・・・ The only restaurant I can go to to feel transported. It doesn’t make me feel like I’m on holiday in Italy. It doesn’t make me feel like I’m having a ‘naughty’ treat. It’s so much more than that. It makes me feel like I’ve stepped into someone’s home, and I’ve been welcomed into their family. They get busier and only more accommodating- and the food just keeps getting better. That’s a first in my experience! Thank you @bottegacaruso - you’ve done it again 👌🏼#squidandpeas #seppiaepiselli . . . #squid #italianfood @vikingbakehouse #homecooking

Today is the BIG day back home in #Foglianise - Festa del Grano. We offer grain to San Rocco to thank him for the generous harvest and for keeping us safe. This is me a few years back carrying the grain through the village as part of the procession. #southofitaly #campania #sanrocco #ancienttraditions #procession #home #grainfestival #festadelgrano‬

We will be closed this Thursday 16th and next Thursday 23rd of August. Sorry for any inconvenience, we will be open as usual on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all your deli and kitchen needs.

“La salsa” “I sughi” “La conserva” “I pomodori” Here they are, nonno Gaetano and nonna Carmela, year after year, making the most delicious preserved tomatoes for the whole year ahead, for the family and for us. My aunt Mariagrazia has also been incredible helping and making most of the sauces and of course my mum who’s taking the photos but does the hardest work of all. ... Grazie mille! #Campania to #Margate #southofitaly #familytradition #pomodori #bottegacaruso @ Foglianise
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Bombolone with limoncello cream on this weekend’s dessert menu #Margate #bombolone alla #cremadilimoncello

#Margate #SoulFestival - soul sunshine.. soul tunes.. soul food

As always proud of #Margate and grateful to be a part of it. Check out @waitrose weekend’s piece and a big group hug with @angelas_of_margate @kentishpantry @scottsmargate @turnercontemporary @dreamlandmargate @cliffsmargate @shellgrotto @barkergina @theoldkentmarket @storeroombycurve @cheesytigermargate and all the other incredible business & people here #Kent #Thanet @visitthanet @ Margate, Kent

‘Ciurilli’ in dialect, ‘fiori di zucca fritti’ in Italian. They are courgette flowers with flour, water and salt deep fried. The whole summer back home we used to eat these as afternoon snacks and the whole house in and out would have that wonderful smell! #ciurilli #fioridizucca #courgetteflowers #Campania to #margate

A wonderful plate of food made by wonderful people we know.. Smoked red wine sausages from Aunt Mariagrazia, caciotta cows’ cheese from Valentina’s dad, organic ancient grains taralli from Donato at Cooperativa Lentamente, and pickled courgettes made by my mum! Our shop is full of interesting, handmade and ethically sourced produce, both to eat in, and to take away. #Campania to #Margate #Kent #Italianfood #southofitaly

Caciotta Padulese, a fresh cows’ cheese made by Valentina’s papà in Paduli. Intense, creamy and salty. One of many artisanal ingredients we’re using for our #menu this weekend. #Campania to #Margate #Kent #caciottafresca #paduli #sannio

Another fantastic Friday evening it’s been! #bottegacaruso #campania to #margate #damianotiamiamo

Some tables spare and lots on our Sunday lunch menu today, including this #vegan dish of handmade cavatelli with aubergines & tomato sauce made back home by our family. #Campania to #Margate #Kent #freshpasta #fattoamano

#Repost @aplacecalledwanda ・・・ Anchovy and fennel at @bottegacaruso today, delish 😋 . .... #margate #sunshine #summer #turnercontemporary #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodstyling #London #lovefood #dailyfoodfeed #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #food #foodporn #feedfeed #beautifulcuisines #food52 #foodlover #foodily #hautescuisines #thatsdarling #tastingtable #gloobyfood #workinginfood
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#Repost @bittenwritten ・・・ Handsome @BottegaCaruso. Formerly an early 19th Century pub, The Crown.

#Repost @bittenwritten ・・・ Troccoli with clams @BottegaCaruso. Sprinkle of Bottarga. Glorious.

#Repost @bittenwritten ・・・ Campari and tonic @BottegaCaruso. Perky Italian tonic.

#Repost @lottiea ・・・ The best sort of lunch shared with family and friends. An Aperol Spritz while making important menu decisions and a sleeping baby when pudding arrives...delicious courses sandwiched in between. Thank you Harry and Simona @bottegacaruso for a wonderful time as always. So lovely to see you both. . .... . #Margate #Kent #lovekent #lovethanet #restaurants #pasta #italian #babyfriendly #weekendvibes
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We had s great lunch at Bottega Caruso. Thank you so much for moving next door to us. I can see us calling in every day for a little of your delicious food! Wishing you both a very Happy New Year! Anna & Ian x

Very professionals, kinds, and lovely food. Thankyou for the beautifull lunch

There are just not enough stars! Having previously taken away some sausage ragu and fresh pasta, and popped in for coffee and a bombolone, I’ve been so looking forward to dining in this restaurant. It did not disappoint and I left with a bag full of delicious DIY Italian goodies! Thank you Harry and Simona for creating this opportunity for experiencing authentic Italian here in the UK. I can’t wait for the next time... And the one after that!!!

Thank you for the fantastic fresh pasta and salsa we bought at the bottega today! We had a lovely meal! Best wishes from the Dutch family

Such a special place - really authentic Italian food - freshly prepared and full of flavour. Lovely people running the place and great decor and ambiance. I love it and would eat there every day if I could!

Stunning homemade pasta made by Simona. Plenty of choice and full of flavour. Also great little shop selling unique artisan produce. Highly recommended.

Our family had the most extraordinary meal here on Easter Sunday. We all said it was one of the best meals we've ever eaten. The food is amazingly authentic, seasoned to perfection and just absolutely delicious. I do know my food and this place is really special. Bottega Caruso deserves every accolade going. We had 4 crazy young children with us so we sat in the little room at the back which was bright, cosy and perfect as we didn't disrupt any other diners. What also makes this place special is the love that goes into the cooking. You feel like you're eating home cooked food and the owners are just lovely people. Perfect service too. You must go! Thank you so much Harry and Simona.

My husband and I stopped off here for a spontaneous lunch yesterday and absolutely loved it. We had the lunch specials , spicy ricotta & chilly crab pasta . The food is amazing. Homemade pasta , homemade sauce , really really tasty. For pudding ,proper Tiramisu. So light and super tasty. Everyone is happy, smiley and helpful . The shop looks fab . Stocked with amazing homemade , proper Italian goodies . We will definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone who fancies a real , tasty , Italian meal .

My favourite place to eat in the world. Best Italian food in the UK by a long shot and better than everywhere I’ve eaten in Italy itself to be honest. Plates of pure happiness. Enough said !

Long overdue visit to the wonderful Bottega Caruso. Beautiful fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. An Italian gem in east Kent.

Just had lunch there with my daughter. Best pasta i have ever tasted.

I had a fantastic lunch.

The gnocchi was sublime.

Grazie mille.

I will come back soon. So many dishes I want to try! �

Had a fantastic lunch on Sunday at Botega Caruso, loved the spicy sausage ragu and asparagus and broad bean pasta. Just treated ourselves to some tasty purchase for dinner. Thoroughly recommend the food!

For me - this is what food is about. It's not froths and foams, sous vide and liquid nitrogen. It's finding the best produce - even if it means travelling far and wide - and treating it with the utmost respect. Thank you @bottegacaruso for a wonderful supper club �

Felt like being transported back to Italy. Bottega Caruso is a brilliant addition to the neighbourhood.

Fantastic hand made food and run and owned by a friendly couple. It smelt like my aunt Marie's house in montefalcione Italy. They also have a lovely section of imported goods and treats from Campania Italy to buy.......bellissima!

Fantastic food and excellent service! Simona and Harry have created something unique here, with genuine ingredients imported from Italy, handmade pasta and mouthwatering food, like you can find in Italy (and even there, only in a few selected places!). I am so glad to have Bottega Caruso here in England, it's a great little taste of home.

Exceptional food, lovingly made and tasting just great.

Divine food, excellent service.