Director of Culinary
Tony Leitera
General Manager
Sanjiv Gupta
With over 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Sanjiv Gupta leads Bottega Angelina with a passion for excellence and genuine Italian hospitality. His career spans leadership roles at SET Steak & Sushi at the Pendry Hotel, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, The Resort at Pelican Hill, and Four Seasons Hotels, where he mastered Forbes Five-Star service standards. At Bottega Angelina, Sanjiv is dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional service, culinary integrity, and team-driven success.
Executive Pastry Chef
Jessica Dickey
Assistant General Manager
Jonathan Patience
Jon has 21+ years in food and beverage, 14 in leadership, with experience spanning Michelin-level fine dining, luxury hotels, and award-winning restaurants. Beginning with Chef Michael Mina at Aqua, he advanced rapidly at Mastro’s Beverly Hills and later held management roles at Sofitel, Montage Laguna Beach, Kona Grill, and The Blind Pig. Most recently, as Director of Food & Beverage at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa (2021–2025), he elevated Silver Trumpet to AAA Three Diamond, OpenTable Diners’ Choice, and Wine Spectator award status.
A place where all things that make you happy are possible, creating lasting memories.
Nestled on a hill in Laguna Niguel, Bottega Angelina is more than just a restaurant. Boasting a beautiful ocean view, it merges the old world feel of an Italian village with a modern and sophisticated state of the art decor.
From its beautifully handcrafted mosaic, to the cascading chandelier in the dining room, Bottega Angelina hopes to elevate your dining experience to appeal to all your senses. With our open kitchen, you can see our chefs create culinary magic while immersing yourself in flavors of authentic Italian ingredients.
It is a place where all things that make you happy are possible, creating lasting memories. So what are you waiting for...Venite a Mangiare! Come eat with us!
About
“Bottega Angelina’s is a wonderful addition to the mix of restaurants, retailers and entertainment options at Ocean Ranch Village. We are confident this will become another great dining destination and a quick neighborhood favorite.”
-Carol Trueman, vice president of asset management at Shea Properties
Our Team
Owner
Filippo Fusco
Filippo’s roots can be traced back to Piedimonte San Germano, Italy. He spent years pursuing business and has seen great success as a founder and CEO of PSG Capital Partners, Fortunato Capital Management, as well as other management endeavors. Filippo is passionate about sharing his Italian culture through food.
Owner
Shokoufeh Fusco
Shokoufeh was born in Tehran and grew up in Orange County. She has built a successful career in finance, contributing to the business development and marketing of large corporations. Always curious, and exploring new things, Sho has been exposed to a variety of cultures because growing up, her parents used to travel often. She loves trying different cuisines.