Botiwalla Restaurants

Botiwalla Charlotte brings the energy of Indian street food into one of Charlotte’s most recognizable adaptive-reuse destinations. Located in the upstairs restaurant wing at Optimist Hall, the 2,700-SF restaurant buildout includes an additional 1,300 SF of patio dining and supports Chai Pani Hospitality’s fast-casual street grill concept.

Built within a restored former textile mill, the project included all millwork, interior walls, colorful paint and plaster, Eco-Grip flooring, accessories, and modifications to MEP systems. 

Choate also relocated restrooms and expanded the kitchen and dining areas, while a sparkling chandelier and custom wall murals enhance the guest experience within Optimist Hall’s preserved brick, wood, and industrial character.

At Raleigh Iron Works, one of the Triangle’s most dynamic mixed-use developments, Botiwalla continues its expansion with a 3,900-SF restaurant buildout. The space is designed to carry forward the brand’s signature aesthetic, combining bold colors, custom millwork, unique furnishings, and specialty lighting to create an immersive dining experience.

This location reinforces Botiwalla’s identity while adapting to a new urban context, delivering a cohesive yet locally responsive environment that supports both dine-in and quick-service operations.

Situated in Alpharetta City Center, this 1,850-SF renovation brings Botiwalla’s energetic street food concept to a prominent mixed-use destination. As the brand’s second location, the design builds on the open-market feel of its original Ponce City Market stall while adapting to a permanent, quick-service restaurant format.

The space features an order counter, open kitchen, take-out window, dining area, and prep kitchen, all designed to support a seamless guest experience. Two single-use restrooms were added within the existing footprint, while the exterior scope focused on activating the patio with new furnishings.

The result is a vibrant indoor-outdoor dining environment that reflects the spirit of Irani cafés and late-night street grills.

While this location has since closed, the project remains a valued part of Choate’s restaurant portfolio.