Kimberly Motos
Dora Ristorante
Firm LocationLos Angeles, United States
Project locationSan Diego, CA
CompanyBells + Whistles
Lead ArchitectBarbara Rourke + Jason St John
ClientChef Accursio Lota & Corinne Goria
Dora Ristorante is the second restaurant from Chef Accursio Lota and his wife, Corinne Goria. Inspired by Chef’s Sicilian roots and the recipes passed down from his grandmother Dora, Bells + Whistles crafted a space filled with warmth and generational love. Drawing from mid-century Italian design and a touch of Nonna-chic, we layered playful patterns, rich colors, and hand-painted details to create a joyful, convivial restaurant every family will adore.