Welcome to Bottega Zari — a small studio where art, storytelling, and food come together.

I’m Zarina, an American chef-turned-illustrator in the hills of Ciociaria, Italy, creating playful, food-inspired illustrations and prints.

From my children’s book Orlando: Lo Gnocco Curioso to custom commissions, Bottega Zari is my creative kitchen — where ideas simmer, stories take shape, and art is shared with warmth and a little playfulness.

You can also find prints, stickers, and greeting cards in my Etsy shop.