Bottles is venturing into West London with the opening of a new site on Draycott Avenue in early November, following on from its launch last year at Old Spitalfields Market.
Bringing its signature Italian inflected style to a new light and buzzy space, Bottles Chelsea will focus on micro-producers, natural and fine wines alongside a relaxed and authentic food offering.
Having opened up sites in South and East London, Bottles Group founders Franco Mancini and Daniele Marano have continuously striven to share their passion for quality Italian food and wine by creating unpretentious environments that place the emphasis on discovering new wines, exploring personal tastes and revisiting old favourites.
Offering the array of Italian small plates that Bottles is known for, the Chelsea site will also offer fresh juices, lighter lunches, and an aperitivo menu influenced by classic Italian tipples.
The glass fronted 50-cover wine bar will feature a bespoke timber wine wall where guests can buy their favourite wines after indulging in dinner or a casual glass of wine.
Central to the room will be a weathered copper topped bar with seating set alongside a full glass cheese and meat display. Downstairs and within the kitchen itself, guests will find a 'clandestine' dining room, perfect for private dinners and Italian supper clubs.
The extensive wine list will feature an ever-changing range of styles, regions and indigenous grapes while also focusing on micro-producers in natural, biodynamic and organic wines.
Knowing how intimidating a huge wine list can be, Bottles will offer a concise and approachable menu in simple format with the addition of in-house sommeliers to make bespoke recommendations.
A comprehensive selection of fine wines will be stored in the wine cellar with a focus on the greatest Italy has to offer, as well as an American bar, which will offer a selection of classic cocktails with the usual Bottles twist.
The talented culinary team of Antonio Minuti and Edoardo Valeriani will be running the kitchen, serving Italian small plates with a modern approach.
There will be a selection of tapas plates, which will be complemented by more substantial dishes of pasta, seafood and meat. The menu will have a strong Italian heritage whilst also playing a little with international ingredients and recipes.
Highlights from the menu include: Arancino ‘Beccafico’, wild fennel, seafood, Black cod ‘Magnum’, nocellara olives, Sicilian chorizo hot dog, sauerkraut, mint mayo, Paccheri, langoustine, Eryngii mushrooms, smoked butter, Espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and Viennese brioche, Malvasia creme anglais, candied capers.
