Bottega JB has an extensive menu, including Specials of the Month, Cold Platter, Salad, Soup & Starter, Pizza, Panuozzo & Toast, Pasta & Mains, and Desserts.
Specials of the Month
Among the four options, we let the server’s recommendation guide us to the deep-fried Soft Shell Crab, and it did not disappoint. Fried to a delicate crisp, the soft shell crab shatters with each bite, revealing tender, sweet crab meat within. A textural delight from start to finish, this was easily our favourite dish from Bottega JB. Being a monthly special, this changes from time to time. So do check the menu when you visit to see what’s currently available!
Cold Platter
Don’t sleep on their Cold Platter selections! Try the affordable Pork-Free Charcuterie (from MYR36) with Beef Salami and Cheeses, or go full cheese mode with the Cheese Board (from MYR36), featuring seven varieties and plenty of room for cheesy jokes. Both come with bread, olives, and dips.
Salad, Soup & Starter
Wish to sneak some greens in to have a balanced diet? The Parmigiana (MYR35) is an oven-baked Eggplant with Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Basil in Tomato Sauce. For something lighter to kick-start your appetite, the Botteghina (MYR36) would be a good choice with Hydroponic Leaves, Beetroot, Pumpkin, and White Quinoa all toasted in Truffle Dressing; this vegetarian-friendly starter is a good option!
Pasta & Mains
From the Pasta and Main Course section, we ordered La Genovese (MYR40), a Candele Pasta with Stewed Beef and a healthy dose of Pecorino Romano Cheese. Another popular item was the Pork Cheek (MYR70), slow-cooked for 36 hours on a bed of creamy yet light Mashed Potato, seasoned to perfection.
We’ll definitely be back to try the fancy Beef Spinacino (MYR98), a delectable plate of Piedmontese Tri-tip Steak, a highly prized cut from the bottom of the sirloin, and the classic Her Carbonara (MYR42) made using Aged Pork Guanciale and Free-Range Egg Yolk.
Desserts
To end off the hearty meal with a bang, we shared the Homemade Tiramisu with Alcohol (MYR32). Another option is the Caprese (MYR30), made out of 70% Dark Chocolate and Dark Rum, paired with a side of Vanilla Ice Cream. If you prefer a non-alcoholic dessert, get the Homemade Tiramisu without Alcohol (MYR30) or the Pannacotta Alla Vaniglia (MYR29), a sweet Vanilla Pannacotta with Vanilla Crumble, drizzled with Forest Berry sauce.
For more information, click here to view Bottega JB’s menu and do note that this restaurant is not halal-certified. Crossing the border this weekend? Make your reservations here.
Bottega Johor Bahru
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📍 8, Jalan Meranti, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
🕚 11am – 11pm (Daily, except Tue)
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