After nearly 46 years as a local staple, La Botte Italian Restaurant is turning the page on a new chapter — merging with Mama’s Caffe and relocating to Lompoc's Old Town.

The newly combined space, dubbed La Botte @ Mama’s Caffe , is projected to open its doors at 112 South I Street on Saturday, Aug. 10, according to co-owner Francesca Agate-Figuereo.

The move follows some recent community confusion about a “for sale” sign at La Botte’s current H Street location.

“We’re not closing — just moving. Same passion, same flavors, new home,” Agate-Figuereo assures customers.

La Botte officially closed its H Street doors on Sunday, making way for its new downtown home on I Street, where it will join up with Mama’s Caffe — a daytime eatery launched in early 2024 by Catarina “Mama” Agate and

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