Our Story

Seamlessly blending simple and chic, vintage and contemporary Bottega Americano is a European inspired restaurant and marketplace. Unique to the West Coast, the restaurant features five interactive food bars where guests can sit and enjoy the culinary performance and all of the exciting sights, sounds and aromas of the kitchen. Diners can also savor the Bottega Americano experience at home with made-to-order takeout meals from the gourmet-to-go epicurean market.

The menu is firmly rooted in the culinary traditions of Italy and elevated by the innovation of American regional cooking. Executive Chef David Warner prepares Italian inspired dishes using the best local ingredients and modern techniques.

We hope you enjoy Bottega Americano!

Chef David Warner Executive Chef Bottega Americano

David Warner

Executive Chef

Chef Dave’s cooking philosophy is firmly rooted in seasonal and local ingredients. Well-connected to both artisan purveyors and larger culinary trends, Warner’s cuisine is classic, flavorful food that creatively reflects the season.

At Bottega Americano, Chef Dave brings passion and unrelenting standards to the kitchen. From raising his own pizza dough starter to making from scratch pastas, he’s committed to creating an exceptional meal for each guest.

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Giuseppe Ciuffa

Director of Operations

Giuseppe, chef and entrepreneur, hails from Ferrara, Italy, where he learned the art of northern Italian cooking. Seeing the works of his family farm in Italy, Ciuffa experienced firsthand what it takes to create bottles of organic wine and olive oil straight from Italian soil. This understanding informs his commitment to approachable food that spotlights seasonal ingredients.

An experienced restaurateur who runs numerous San Diego restaurants, Giuseppe brings operational expertise and authentic Italian grace to each diner at Bottega Americano.

Chad Ruyle Managing Partner Bottega Americano

Chad Ruyle

Managing Partner

Bringing ten years of legal and business expertise to the table, Chad Ruyle is a managing partner of Bottega Americano. Along with using his keen eye for design, Ruyle oversees the restaurant’s legal matters, finance and day-to-day business operations.

A resident of our restaurant’s East Village neighborhood, Chad welcomes neighbors and visitors alike to Bottega Americano.

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Greg Van de Velde

Partner

Inspired by a genuine love for food and wine, Greg brings over 20 years of hospitality experience in both the U.S. and Italy to Bottega Americano. He is known for his organized, thoughtful and gracious management style.

Living in Bologna, Italy for three years, Greg refined his knowledge of Italian language and culture and he warmly shares this with guests of Bottega Americano.