The Bottega

03/09/2026

Behind the scenes: Grand Opening prep mode is FULLY ON! 🎬🧹✨

We’ve been running non-stop today getting our new shop inside the Scott’s of Southend Food Hall picture-perfect for tomorrow’s big debut. No job is too big or too small - we even caught our new Area Manager, Dragos, busy on hoovering the floor cleaning, bringing it to the next level 🤣

The shelves are officially fully stocked with all your authentic Italian essentials:

🍕 Handcrafted pizza bases & rich traditional sauces
☕ Freshly roasted Italian coffee beans
🥐 Crispy, cream-filled Sicilian cannoli
🧀 Plus artisanal pastas, and so much more!

We’ve poured our hearts into getting everything ready, and we cannot wait to welcome you all inside.

📍 Inside Scott’s of Southend Food Hall

📅 Grand Opening: TOMORROW, Friday 4th September from 9am!

01/09/2026

🌿 BIG NEWS! THE BOTTEGA IS EXPANDING! 🇮🇹✨

We are beyond excited to announce the official opening of our SECOND store, located inside the iconic Scott's of Southend Garden Centre

After the amazing journey on Billericay High Street, Marco and Ricardo have been working behind the scenes to bring authentic Italian flavors to other parts of Essex, and thanks to Scott we now have the big opportunity to make this dream come true 🙏

Whether you’re stopping in for your favorite espresso, artisanal pasta, or a post-plant-shopping treat, we can’t wait to serve you.

📍 Where: Scott’s of Southend Garden Centre

📅 When: Opening Friday, September 4th from 9am

Mark your calendars, tag your food-loving friends below, and come celebrate with us! 🥂👇

29/08/2026

If anyone asks, we just really love assembling flat-pack furniture in our spare time 🤣🔨📦

Yes, the rumors are true... BOTTEGA #2 is officially in the works! 🎉 More fresh pasta, cured meats, and authentic Italian goodness coming your way very soon at the very Brand New Food Hall Scott's of Southend Garden Centre. Who’s ready?

28/08/2026

26/08/2026

We are coming soon also at the Scott's of Southend Garden Centre Food Hall! 🥰🇮🇹❤️

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12/06/2026

FREE car parking during weekend just couple steps from our shop! 🎉🎉

27/05/2026

Calling all food lovers! 🇮🇹

Your favorite Italian treats are officially back in stock, alongside some incredible new arrivals that you need to try today. Whether you’re gluten-free or just looking for your afternoon sweet fix, we’ve got you covered.

Here is what’s waiting for you on our shelves right now:

🌟 New In Store

Gluten-Free Sicilian Cannoli: Crispy, golden, and packed with rich, velvety Pistachio cream. Yes, they are 100% gluten-free! 🎉

Grisbì Biscuits: The ultimate Italian indulgence. Grab them filled with smooth Pistachio or zesty Lemon cream.

San Benedetto Iced Tea: Refreshing, sweet, and bursting with authentic Peach flavor. The perfect companion for a sunny afternoon! 🍑☀️

🥐 Fully Restocked Pastry Counter

Our pastry counter is officially loaded with a fresh batch of classic Sicilian Cannoli! Pick your pleasure:

💚 Pistachio Cream
🍋 Lemon Cream
🍫 Chocolate Cream
✨ Silhouette Cream & Chocolate Chips

🏃‍♂️ Hurry in: These favorites never last long on the shelves! Which one are you grabbing first? 👇

THE BOTTEGA

📍74b High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BS
📞 07734 897125
👩‍💻 www.thebottega.co.uk