OUR STORY

About The Cottage

Family-run Italian bistro in the heart of Leighton Buzzard

Tucked inside one of the oldest buildings in Leighton Buzzard, The Cottage is a little piece of Italy brought to life in a charming English town. When you walk in, you'll feel the warmth of a family home, from the rustic interior to the garden where people gather for long lunches and evening dinners under the lights. Every corner carries a sense of history, comfort, and that unmistakable Italian love for good company.

We grew up in Italy, where meals were about connection, with simple ingredients that are prepared with care and shared with the people you love. That's exactly what we wanted to bring to The Cottage. Our menu is built around authentic Italian flavours, using fresh produce and quality ingredients, many of them sourced directly from Italy.

We took over The Cottage in 2018 with the dream of turning it into a place where people feel welcome the moment they step inside. It's now a small, family-run restaurant built on passion, hard work, and a genuine love for food and people. Over the years, we've grown with the community, and every familiar face that walks through our door feels like part of that family. So come by, take a seat, and let us share a taste of home with you.

Chef Alessandro's Journey

Chef Alessandro

Chef Alessandro

"I moved from Italy to the UK in 2009, bringing with me my love and passion for Italian food. I've worked as a chef since then, always focused on creating real, authentic dishes."

"In 2018, I took over The Cottage, one of the oldest restaurants in Leighton Buzzard, and gave it new life as a warm, family-run Italian bistro & bar."

"The inspiration came from a simple idea—to share the real taste of Italy with the town I now call home. I wanted people here to enjoy the kind of food I grew up with—fresh, simple, made with heart."

— Chef Alessandro

Meet Our Team

Chef Alessandro

Chef AlessandroHead Chef & Owner

Team Member

MariaSous Chef

Team Member

GiuseppeRestaurant Manager

Team Member

SofiaHead Server

Our Philosophy

"Good food, good people, good atmosphere. We cook with passion, not shortcuts, and treat everyone as if they're a guest in our home."

Fresh

Ingredients imported from Italy

Homemade

Traditional recipes, made daily

Honest

Authentic flavours, no compromises

Chef Alessandro

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Thursday
Dinner18:00 - 22:00
Friday
Brunch10:30 - 14:30
Dinner18:00 - 23:00
Saturday
Brunch10:30 - 14:30
Dinner17:30 - 23:00
Monday & Sunday

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Located in one of Leighton Buzzard's oldest buildings, we're proud to serve authentic Italian cuisine in a historic setting.

Address

19 Hockliffe Street

Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ

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