The ambiance is great and the service was good.
Where Bottega fell short was in their execution. Meals were slow to arrive. Being polite, we waited until everyone had their meal but the delay was ridiculously long. The pizza itself was nothing spectacular. The water buffalo mozzarella was kind of nice but was done a disservice by the overcooked crust and bland sauce.
To me it was all the signs of a rushed kitchen that just couldn't hack the pressure. I'd normally brush it off and say I'll be back to try it on a less crowded night but with their pricing, I don't know.
Bottom line:
When you charge $18 for a personal cheese pizza your game better be tight!!!