Bottega 35 is the latest opening from Emerald Hospitality Group, founded by twin brothers Alberto and Arian Zandi. Located at Thirty Five Kensington High Street, the restaurant opened in September twenty twenty five, marking a new chapter for one of Kensington’s most recognisable dining addresses.

Formerly home to Zuaya for eight years, the site has been completely reimagined as a Tuscan inspired restaurant built around warmth, generosity and craft.

Bottega 35 brings hand rolled pasta, live fire cooking and a carefully curated wine list to W8, blending rustic Italian soul with a polished Kensington setting. It is designed as a neighbourhood restaurant that works equally well for relaxed weekday lunches and celebratory evenings.

The menu focuses on classic Tuscan flavours executed with confidence. Hand rolled pasta sits at the heart of the offering, including pappardelle ragu and mafaldine finished tableside in a pecorino wheel with truffle.

From the grill, guests can expect ribeye, house meatballs and lamb cutlets. Seafood dishes include seafood tagliolini, pan seared seabass with tomato and capers, and garlic prawns with Datterino tomatoes and olives.

Desserts remain rooted in Italian tradition with table served tiramisu, torta Susanna and classic cannoli.

The interiors were designed by Marta Gaset, founder of Marta Gaset Design Studio. Inspired by the artisanal restaurants of Tuscany, the design makes full use of the building’s two floors, high ceilings and natural light.

Quote from Marta Gaset, founder of Marta Gaset Design Studio:

“Bottega 35 was a particularly special project. We wanted to capture the spirit of Tuscan dining while respecting the character of the building. We travelled to Italy to source reclaimed furniture creating a space that feels timeless, warm and authentic.”

For the Zandi brothers, Bottega 35 represents evolution as much as opening. Quote from Alberto and Arian Zandi, founders of Emerald Hospitality Group “Kensington is part of our journey. Bottega 35 is about growth and refinement. Fire, pasta, wine and atmosphere. It is Tuscan in spirit but very much London in energy.

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