Via Cannuccia owners win license approval for new Dorchester bakery and restaurant
Money Moves Boston, MA localStefano Quaresima and Tsedenia Kiros have a liquor license for Bottega Cannuccia, a bakery, teahouse and wine bar targeted for January 2027.
Overview
The Boston Licensing Board voted on Oct. 29 to grant Stefano Quaresima and Tsedenia Kiros an all-alcohol license for Bottega Cannuccia at 1448 Dorchester Ave. The new spot is about three-quarters of a mile from their Via Cannuccia trattoria and takes the former Home.stead Cafe space in Fields Corner.
Board filings describe a 35-person room with 20 seats, about 1,050 square feet and a 9 p.m. closing time. Mornings bring Italian pastries and Caffè Kenon coffee, midday a tea service with Mariage Frères teas from Paris, and evenings wine, cocktails and small plates. The couple is targeting a January 2027 opening.
Why it matters
The license approval turns a vacant storefront into a new all-day dining destination, testing whether Dorchester can support a second location from this acclaimed couple.
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A Roman-style trattoria in Dorchester that serves Italian dishes and weekend brunch.
A bakery, teahouse and evening wine bar planned for 1448 Dorchester Ave. in Fields Corner.
Timeline
2023 October 2026
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License approved for Bottega Cannuccia
Latest Regulatory ApprovalBoston Licensing Board grants an all-alcohol license for the new bakery, teahouse and restaurant, one of the licenses reserved for the 02122 ZIP code.
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Abutters meeting posted for Bottega Cannuccia
RegulatoryThe city posted a neighborhood meeting for Bottega Cannuccia Inc., which planned to apply for an all-alcohol Common Victualler license with hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Home.stead Cafe closes in Fields Corner
ClosureThe bakery and cafe that had occupied 1448 Dorchester Ave. for ten years shut its doors, freeing the storefront for Bottega Cannuccia.
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Via Cannuccia opens
OpeningQuaresima and Kiros open their Roman trattoria in Dorchester.
Scenarios
Bottega Cannuccia opens by end of 2027
Discussed by: Local hospitality observers
The couple has a proven track record with Via Cannuccia, so they'll likely move quickly through construction and permitting. A common timeline for a similar buildout is 9 to 15 months.
Bottega Cannuccia delayed until 2028
Discussed by: Construction and permitting analysts
Restaurant buildouts often face delays from permits, supply chain issues or design changes. The license approval does not guarantee a quick opening.
Bottega Cannuccia opens in January 2027
Discussed by: Dorchester Reporter and local restaurant roundups
The owners have said they are aiming for January 2027, and demolition was already underway inside 1448 Dorchester Ave. in the fall. The timeline has slipped once already: in August the Boston Globe reported an opening as soon as December.