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Otto Enoteca And Pizzeria in New York is a three star Italian restaurant. It's known for its pizza. This place features a singles scene. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features a full bar, breakfast, and fine wines. This place is open late and good for groups. People say they loved the olive.
3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is a well done and fresh. Busy dining area. Out of the whole meal, the olive oil gelato was most interesting to me.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Impossible to get last minute reservations on a weekend but if you are willing to wait an hour for your table I would recommend doing it. I promise it's worth the wait.. Plus the bar area where you...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific food, fair prices, good portions, glass and a half glasses of wine, good service.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came with a bachelorette party on a Saturday night.Our service was good.We had prearranged a prefixe - antipasto salads (ehhh, okay - the olives were the only really delicious item), pizza (ehhh, not...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More like a 4.5*Great location, right by Washington Sq Park; gorgeous!Summary:- Proscuitto Ham- yummy but it was just thin slices (6-7 slices) for $9. No decor, no sides, nothing. Hmmmm- Mussel Salsa...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's strange to have to come to the defense of Mario Batali. If there's one thing that jolly, red-faced television personality and owner of twelve restaurants doesn't need, it's a helping hand. And...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can eat better food at home. Could be great if more time and love were given making the food. The pepperoni pizza was disgusting. The only good food was the deserts.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great ambience! Went there on a thursday night with my girlfriend and another couple. Food is stellar and the prices are not outrageous. If you're looking for a fun night out..start with Otto. SIck...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid pizza with a great selection of small dishes and wines to complement your slice. Enjoy at the fun, boisterous wine bar or go sit down in the inviting dining room, undo your belt buckle, and get...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I promise to return to Otto for a 2nd review. But my first visit left me feelin a bit disappointed. Not because of the ambiance, which is tops. But the pizza.....man, i thought by ordering the Pizza...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 5 stars for a specific reason.Not because of the food--Babbo is 5 star.Not because of the decor--it's good but not great.Not because it's a great place to sit and talk--it is...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with 5 others on a saturday night at 8 without a reservation. Expecting not to be seated for awhile, we waited in the front-area bar. it was crowded, noisy, but we managed to snag our own...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED my very leisurely late afternoon weekend lunch here. We had amazing service in this beautiful, cozy restaurant. Well, cozy not because its small, because it is actually very large. But cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food is pretty good. Antipasti, particularly shrimp and chickpeas, was very tasty. Probably not the best or creative pizzas in the City, but pretty good for the price ($9-14/pie). The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wine? Pizza? Pasta? Gelato? Consider me happy. And full.Reasonable prices - $9 pastas, $4 apps, most pizzas $10-15, bottles of wine starting at $30I liked, but didn't LOVE my pizza. Not exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FOODSALTED CARMEL GELATO! How the F is this so good? It is so good I felt sadness and slight panic while eating it, that it was going to end... the gelato would soon be gone. The OLIVE OIL GELATO is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best pizza I have had since returning from a semester in Italy- the crust was thin and the toppings were heavy and greasy. The menu is a bit limited, however everything my friends and I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a couple of years ago and it was ok. My waitress was very helpful and the place looked nice enough and didn't break the bank. I had a penne and eggplant dish which was a mixed bag. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had not been to Otto in years. The first time I went there I think I like it alot. This time it was decidedly eh. Chopped salad was really good. My pasta and sausage was so freakin' salty. I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They had me at pizza with fried egg on top. I don't know why I had never eaten pizza in this manner, as I love fried egg atop most everything else: burgers, kimchi fried rice, etc. But this was a...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for this restaurant. Prices are reasonable and the options are fairly interesting. Amazing wine list.However, while I enjoyed the food (hearty, flavorful and satisfying), the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a late lunch here yesterday. The pizza was well priced and outstanding... mine was perfectly charred and topped with anchovies (not enough!), capers and olives; and my friend raved about her...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've dined at Otto 3-4 times over the last few years and had I reviewed it then, my rating would have been an overly generous 3 stars. The scorecard breakdown: ( 3) because I have a soft spot for the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can afford to eat like a real gourmet at this beautiful (but crowded) eatery. The menu changes a lot, but you can always count on fantastic pizza and really creative tapas-like dishes. Another...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Bring on the wine and I'm ready to eat like a cow!"That was the text from my friend hours before our dinner at Otto the other night and that was the theme of the dinner. And good thing.The wine list...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great affordable 3 course meals intimate informal atmosphere The number of food options here will astound you. Being a wine bar itself they have over hundred kinds of wine and when it comes to food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most horrific experiences I've had in a restaurant. I honestly don't understand why this place was so packed.My impressions (and I will NOT be going back there) are: - the food is mediocre...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great prices. Get the pasta. And the eggplant small antipasti thing.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to experience a top chef's meal without paying a 5 star price, then Otto is it. If you want to avoid the painful wait for dinner, then come for brunch instead. I had no problem scoring a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Otto on a Monday evening and it was still incredibly crowded. Although a bit loud, there is great energy and life in the restaurant. By recommendation of the server, we got the swiss chard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man did I love Ottos! On a recent visit to NYC a few friends took us here for dinner and drinks. The wine was great and there were SO many choices. I absolutely loved the salad and cheeses (oh...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh wow, SO much fun! I went here with a small group and we got seated immediately. We shared a great bottle of wine and appetizers. I can't tell you about the pizza, but the pasta was wonderful. I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! You NEED to make reservations or if you are dropping in eat at the bar, because the line is way too long to deal with! Great wine list and pizzas are great! The only pizza I wouldn't ever...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Granted, I went to this place about a year ago...but ugh. It was like a roller coaster. At times it was a very pleasant experience, and at others it kind of...sucked.First, we got there and didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm sorry but really crappy service doesn't make up for the good food here...reservation at 8:45... but somehow we were seated past 10pm?? and they said they would take care of us to compensate......
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Goods: Energetic vibe and reasonable price, suitable for all occasions, great for only desserts and wines or a full, all-out meal, love the assortment of meats, seafood, and veggies as appetizers....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
- Tables and wait staff in the bar so that people can order food/drink while waiting to be seated.- Huge wine list.- Lots of kinds of bruschetta, all very good.- Really good starter salads.- Good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here many times, but for some reason, it's never as good as I expect it to be. Otto gets really packed, the wait is long, and it's extremely loud. That'd be alright if the food made up for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An average Italian place priced accordingly-- and that's fine with me.There's a fairly wide selection of fairly good food here, and for $4 an app and $9 a pasta, I'll take it. The atmosphere here is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.25 stars.Ordered the taleggio/mushroom pizza. It was delicious!! The mushrooms were a generous mix of portabello, shiitake, and cremini (and probably more), the taleggio was warm and melted (but...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The wine list is extensive and impressive so 2 stars for that I guess... The fact that the 4 page menu is 3 pages wine and one page food is a little telling. After the meal you won't be surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place! i met some friends here in the bar area at the front. waited a little while until some bar seats were available and ordered off the menu there. the wines were amazing and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This placed rocked. The atmosphere is very upbeat and the place was packed, but the ambiance is great. The wine list is endless!! The cheese plate is the way to go along with a few other apps and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing better to sit at this incredible bar, have a cortino of great wine served by a professional barkeep and people watch. The cheeses are amazing as are the veggies, meats, pizzas and pastas. Be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Many of my fellow foodie friends were shocked to learn that I had never been to the upscale pizzeria from master chef, Mario Batali. It was highly advised that I try it as soon as possible, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One good visit, two so-so, and **ONE DOWNRIGHT HORRIFIC**: Our first visit was a pleasant surprise; both the service and food were very good. Following visits - the food was not that great. I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Otto, oh Otto, what happened to you? You embarrassed me on my visit with our out-of-town guests and due to that I do not think I will be able to return. I promised our guests "really good pizza" and...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we had was delicious. The wine was tasty. The bill was relatively small.The problem? Cockroaches. Live. In the dining room during dinner.And that's a problem. I know all restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh, Otto (pronounced properly, in Italiano "oht-toe")...you make my heart sing! Mario Batali, the restaurant giant, has really done well in his creation of this fine establishment. My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto was great. A simpler and less expensive option than Lupa or Del Posto, it was very tasty indeed. But before I sing the praises of the great cuisine, I'd just like to address a few of the things I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ottoa Enoteca is my go-to place, if I'm in the mood for wine and some nice casual bites. It's not much of a conversation place though, as Otto is always packed and very loud.The wine list there could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Salt salt salt -- and of course, excellent wines, and more salt. The pizzasare all over salted, the olives, the salads......a crime to the palate and extremely unhealthy for anyone over 23 years of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite casual place to eat.The pizza is SOOOO VERY VERY VERY GOOD! My gf likes their housemade walnut liquor. I actually have to force myself to go to other places because this place is always so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Batali fangirl, but I can't very well grab a meal at Babbo whenever I feel like, can I? (Can I? If you think I can, holler back and tell me how.) Enter Otto - cute, casual, and affordable...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Mario I hope you are reading this since you don't like to hear from food bloggers. Mario you sold your name and your soul when you opened this joint. I expected much better. This place is nice looking...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually comes here with friends out of town. It is one of this places that I like to show to my friends. Great Italian wines and great Pizzas. I always try to sit on the bar, also for the dinner.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good service.. we had a fab. waitress. and amazing wine list. almost over whelming but the wait staff was great.. the real highlight here is the dessert. really the gelato is outstanding. olive oil...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! Great wine! I highly recommend the olive oil ice cream. Also, the clam pizza is awesome.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is the most frustrating restaurant in New York City. I can't tell you how much I want to love this place. I've been many times and probably will be back again in my quest to really give my...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Otto with a then-boyfriend for Valentine's day dinner... you would think I'd be sad to say that knowledge of this restaurant is the only good thing that came out of that relationship.BUT I'M...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go with a large group of people. We went for my girlfriends bachlorette party and it couldnt have been more perfect. They have a huge selection of wine on the menu so if you're a wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, the olive oil gelato...a five-star MUST. It's a unique and delicious and refreshing treat. We've swung by Otto several times just for the OOG dessert and wine or coffee, depending on the time of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just going to narrow down my past experiences at Otto to a few essential points. Bad: Noise levelThe wait, but that's solved with the magic of Opentable. Scant pieces of (bad) crusty bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the wine, cheese, accoutrements, salumi, & desserts here. Can be a bit of a wait. LOUD music unfortunately at times. Good for groups of young people.MUST HAVE:the Copetta for the week on...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last time my friend and I ordered a special pizza with weird blended greens/vegetables and no cheese- the waiter warned us that it's a little bitter but we were feeling adventurous. The pizza came -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to come back to again and again! I can't count the number of times I've been here but they have all been delicious. I've been here with small groups of friends, large groups,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've always wanted to try a Mario Batali restaurant and finally got to grab some lunch here. I have to say, I got kind of lost, since the restaurant's entrance is NOT on 5th ave like the address...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two hour wait for dinner? I figured they had to be exaggerating. They were. We waited an hour and 57 minutes. No lie.A lovely walking tour of the 'hood and surrounding areas burned some time off...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This spot was recommended to me by fans on www.chowhound.com. We walked easily from Parsons New School. It was LOUD. I am not talking a typicaly noisey loud but more like a rock concert. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i don't get this place. their pizza sucks.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was descent but not impressive. Started off with a cheese selection - love that is comes with honey. We had two pizzas... apparently there are certain pizzas that the chef does not allow any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, but i go there for the cheese plate and the pizza and for the wine. The only problem is, the noise. There are groups that come to dinner, and it gets really noisy. It's always good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Otto style pizza is awesome. Each time I eat here I sit at the bar and order the Otto style super thin crust pizza with mushrooms and teglia, a side of mixed olives, salad and wine. Oh sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like this place, then go to Mario's other place---Tarry Lodge. Better pizza and more food choices and better service.At Otto the service was slow, and I'm sure it was an accident...but they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorites in NYC. I've been there 3 times now and every time it's magnificent. highly recommended for groups looking for good wine, cheese, and small bites.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice value for the $ Food is fresh and very tasty....the wine by the glass is ok, (I expected more). Nice vibe
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Woah.. I am not impressed... the pizza was average. I shared the Proscuitto and Arugula and the Margherita. The Margherita was a bit soggy, not sure if it was standing out too long. The pasta weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mainly go here for the wine bar. The food is not bad, but nothing to rave about either. It's simple, and gets to the point (very Batali, but on an alomst fast-food level) The wine bar tends to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I left this place thinking "Meh." I woke up the next morning thinking "Meh." The two-star notification sums this dump up nicely for me.Went on recommendation, not previous experience. I was in town...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why did we have to wait nearly 2 hours for this? Granted, we made last minute reservations, but I wouldn't even wait 30 minutes. The food here is bleh. I think the cheese platter and wine we had...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It seems as though I had a similar experience as everyone else. I just expected a little more. The pizza was just ok, the octopus antipasti was quite good however and the wine list was very impressive...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm missing something here..I was walking by and saw this place, was impressed with the decor and line so I came back the following day with 2 friends. All the reviews that I had researched...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: WAY too loud. When I'm looking for a wine bar, I'm not looking to shout across the table. Nice decor though- very warm and inviting.Wine: Good, with a nice recommendation from the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After I read Mario Batali approved my favorite pizza joint Motorinos (http://nymag.com/daily/food/2009/03/pizza_tour.html#photo=1) I figured I would give his place a shot. This place was pretty decent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Agreed with the last couple folks--unimpressive. Especially since it's supposed to be a Pizzeria and the pizza was the worst part! One star for being clean and having an interesting list of antipasti....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not as impressed as I thought I would be. Having had personal experience with Tarry Lodge, one of the sister restaurants, I thought I would be extremely impressed with this place. I wasn't. Quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cheese sampler: nice selection with nice sweet accompaniments.Bruscheta: no tomato. Not what I expected.Margherita pizza: paper-thin disappointment.Sausage rigatoni: delicious!Sample of olive oil,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali is the worst Iron Chef, so I wasn't expecting much. Which is exactly what I got.Apps: Little tiny slivers of cheese for 6 bucks a pop, and some brussels sprouts covered in olive oil that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great wine and cheese selection. Pizza is so so. I can get better pizza from local pizzerias. Pizza and pasta are overrated. Given the price I have to pay at this place, you should just drink the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Do's and Don'ts of Otto: Don't get the entrees: The pizza is not creative or really very good compared to the many pizza places in the city (if you like Italian pizza go to Una Pizza Napoletana on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only had the gelato- wow it was good. The olive oil variety was awesome (the sea salt melts in your mouth). The hazelnut was pretty solid as well.The bartender was pretty friendly if I remember. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been a big fan of Otto, though I've been ever so slightly disappointed the last couple times I went there (hence the four stars instead of five). I even had my bachelorette party there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved Otto. Like Italian tapas. Lots of small plates of meats, cheeses and vegetables that can be ordered separately. All that we tried were very good. The wine list is out of this world and not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is the first (and only, so far) of mario's restaurants that i've been to. huge cutting board loaded up with house-cured dried meats? check. super thin tasty pizza? check. four page wine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can this Mario guy do no wrong? Love this place, it's casual, but the food is top-notch. Get the Mushroom and Taleggio pizza, smelly but AWESOME! Phenomenal wine list and a beautiful white marble...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every now and then I wake licking my fingers free of your olive oil gelato and picking pieces of your perfect Brioche... and when I wake I swear I can smell the perfume of your red liquid...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the scene:3 women sitting at a table. The waitress drops off 2 margherita pizza pies and one order of the pasta alla norma (tomato, roasted eggplant, basil, and bufala ricotta). Seconds later...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Otto has totally gone downhill. Our salads, pizzas, pastas - all of it was pretty bad. The desserts are still great, especially the gelato, but I'm not going back there. Bring back the Otto from 5...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to hang out Sunday afternoon with friends. Order lots of small plates to share. Cheese platter (delicious), caprese salad (fabulous), brussel sprouts, meats. Amazing wine list. Pizzas are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will start out by saying a few nice things....the decor is cute, location is great, and prices are reasonable for what you get. Fine - I give them some credit.However, the food is mediocre, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very loud here. Not really a great place to have a conversation. The cheese selection was good for an appetizer but the pizza was just OK. I was quite dissapointed.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care if the ambiance is nice, the food is mediocre. Seriously the only item that I really enjoyed was the cheese platter, but that's just cutting cheese and placing it on a board. Probably...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night with my boyfriend's friends who were in town from Australia and wanted some good NYC pizza before heading back home.After missing our reservation window by 1 minute, we were put...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Typically I try to avoid dining at places that have lower than 4 stars on Yelp, but I had to try Otto because Mario Batali is my favorite Iron Chef. Unfortunately, the 3-star reviews are right- this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for groups and a nice date. Took my partner there for a birthday meal and we had a great time. By the way their dessert is delicious we had the chocolate gelato. The staff is knowledgeable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The one thing that drew me to go to this restaurant was because of Mario Batali. I am a huge fan of Babbo, so I had to try this one out! First we started our lunch with the asparagus & pecorino and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of the celebrity chefs, but I honestly did not know this was Mario's restaurant the first time I dined here. The food menu is small and boasts mostly (expensive) wine, but great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate having to filter the company I want to go with to certain restaurants, especially with these "celebrity chef" places. But I really felt that Otto is a great fit for anyone in any mood. First...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok whatever anyone says about the food here (which is perfectly decent) you cannot beat a hearty three course meal with alcohol for under 30 dollars a head in the West Village. My pizza (three...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
quite possibly the worst service ever. friend ordered a mojito at the bar and then the bartender just said we dont do mojitos in a condescending way. then when we were seated the waiter was obviously...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly great food. Kind of shockingly good prices.For a great atmosphere for a weeknight dinner with friends, this is your place. It's always crowded because everybody knows it's a great place....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If for nothing else, go for the Olive Oil Gelato. (and the cheeses)Reservations never seem to be available, however when I show up I am always seated within 15 minutes, regardless of the 45 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Even though so many people have reviewed this place, I found it so unappealing I had to review it myself!This is a good place if you have a large group to entertain (I went for a casual wedding...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here during my one-day traipse in NYC to meet up with a long-time friend. We ordered vegetable appetizers which were okay and pasta which was pretty good. What I liked were that the prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the good fortune of dining along with six other gluttons, so we over-ordered like whoa, and I got to try a little bit of everything. For my part, I insisted we try the Lardo pizza, for obvious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bad Pizza, mediocre pasta, but great wine, decent cheese selection and a nice room. The pizza dough is just wrong. Just look at that picture and you can see that it doesn't rise properly. Sure I like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love this place. I know it's very bougie of me. But I love the food, I love the atmosphere, I love the vibe. But be warned -- don't come here if you're looking for a traditional pizza or if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our party of six walked in and got seated. Immediately our eyes were drawn to the Otto Lardo. Ingredients: Lardo. After asking the waiter about it, he responded, "Back fat from a pig". As much as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
though i'm not a big fan of pizzas or should i say i'm just extremely picky with my pizzas. Otto has managed to surprise and impressed me with their thin crust pizza baked to a perfect 10. and even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Me: How long is the wait for two?Hostess: Two hours and fifteen minutes.WHOA!This was a friday night around 9pm. Yes, what was I thinking trying to walk into a Manhattan restaurant on a Fri night...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is a great fallback for a first or second date. The food is good and moderately priced, the place has a great wine list and a fun crowd. the bar area is hoppin, but the dining area is quieter and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went in a big group so we had a semi set menu. The food was just ok though. The gelato was better than the food. They had an olive oil gelato that was interesting, and worth trying once. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes it easy to over indulge. I went with two girlfriends for lunch on Tuesday. My friends were half an hour late, which meant we were STARVING by the time we actually ordered. We got two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Affordable and cozy, but a bit overrated -- it's just a glorified pizzeria, really, but with a superb wine list. Well worth the trip back just for wine.The pizza is thin-crusted and cooked on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite spots in the city, i'd come to Otto any night of the week for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. it's a go-to spot for me to meet up with a particular friend of mine, and over...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch on Sunday...again....Started with 20 month aged prosciutto made in-house. It was outstanding but very pricey at twenty five bucks for six slices.Sformato is still a salad!!!! Woot!We had some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali, I absolutely adore you on Iron Chef. But your pizzeria did not meet my expectations. I think I might have given it 4 stars if the service was exceptional, but our server was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here are the three highlights of my meal and why you should order them too:(1) Five Cheese Platter: As a cheese ignoramus, cheese is cheese - I liked the aged peppercorn and coach triple cheese - BUT...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in NY, go here fast, it's solid. Great ambiance, food, wine list is wonderful, and it's warm, frenetic and chill all at once. I think the most important piece of any restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an amazing deal, particularly if you order the tasty pizzas (up to $14) and pastas ($9). Portions aren't huge, so you won't leave stuffed, but I'd recommend sharing a starter or an extra...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can not believe this place. I'm native from NY, now living in LA, the home of Ottos' sister restaurant, Mozza, and I am appalled. Shame on you, Mario.My pizza was a thin joke with no cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place had ok food, nothing that stood out at me. The salad with hazlenuts was unique so I recommend that. I think it was the Escarole & Sunchoke salad. We also had the Margherita D.O.P pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is f'n amazing! It has a super cool atmosphere- not too formal, very casual feel- like others have said, it is modeled after a train station in Rome. We started with 3 cheeses and an order...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No one who has ordered the pizza with fennel and botarga, or the I-just-died-and-went-to-basil-heaven pesto appetizer would ever give less than 3 stars. Yum, yum, yummy. The best place in New York...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet! The gelato is to die for! Really the kind of dessert that you just need a little of cause the flavor just explodes in your palate and leaves you satisfied! My sweet tooth found its match! The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The coolest thing about this restaurant is the train station-style board for the waiting list. I love the ambiance and how the restaurant is set up. The bar area is gorgeous and even the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Festive bustling atmosphere with reasonable prices. Appetizers were delish! Fresh anchovies with croutons were outstanding as was the caponata. Carmelized brussels sprouts had wonderful flavor, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Batali's other restaurants in the city, so that compounded with my love of good pizza set my hopes high for Otto. The good news first: The food was fantastic. We ordered the eggplant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It takes awhile to get a table, but it's nice to stroll down to Washington Square Park and watch fireflies (and people) while you wait. The bar is fun (and packed) if you want to wait there. One time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Otto Enoteca Pizzeria twice. The first was for an Italian Wine class, where we were given a lesson, several different varieties of wine, and a small amount of cheese, salami, and bread...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali is amazing. I have never been disappointed at one of his restaurants.I came here Friday night in a group of six. We had no reservations, and the hostess told us it would be about an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here last night and have been several times before...the first two times were remarkably better than the last and partially the reason I give Otto tre stars instead of due...ok, so here's the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: cheese plate.Oh, and their pizzas are good too. And the carbonara.Did I mentioned the wine?That's all. Perfect for big groups.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am always trying to drag my friends down here! i loved it! I mean they give you a decanter of wine, cheeses, cured meats, olives... oh god this is sooo my thing! But I can't say I have ever been in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love everything about it. From the crowded and bustling bar to the sign in system made to look like Termini Station in Roma, this place truly knocked my socks off so much that I had to go back twice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmm, I will most definitely be back to try some of the other items on the menu. Surprisingly affordable for two (sans wine), and they've got a huge wine list. When we arrived, they said it would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$40ish for a pizza, pasta, and dessert for 2. I've wanted to stop by for a while but it just never worked out. Lunch is a lot less crowded than dinner, but still bustling. Service was attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great wine, antipasta and pizza. The service was excellent. Great suggestions for wine and antipasta items. Don't miss the dessert - it's worth going back for just the "Black and White" gelato.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here and it was great! The pasta was cooked al dente! just the way I like it. the appetizers were also good - i had the shrimps a little spicy served with garbanzos. They also have an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way too many rules all dictated by not so friendly staff. When we arrived I told the host that we would be a group of seven plus on small child needing a high chair. They gave me the normal "we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a chance to revisit Otto with my Batali-loving roommate recently . . . and I can still confirm that it's pretty good but not the best of what he has to offer. Although it holds many more people...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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This is my favorite restaurant in NYC - the prices are reasonable, the food is delicious, the waiters and waitresses are always helpful with choosing items. You must get the cheese plates and the veggies as...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FACT: OTTO was the first restaurant I went to when I moved to New York over 3 years ago. However, I did manage to mortify my friend, Sean, who took me there as I pronounced it "Auto".FACT: It is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rarely do I enjoy dessert more than pizza. In fact, this is the only place I have ever been in my life where I can say that's the case. Our party of seven ordered up a slew of appetizers and entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took a large group of 8 here and had a great time. Our table was 30 min late; but, somewhat expected since there are few tables that would accommodate that many people.For all the hype Otto is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard that the hot chocolate was divine at Otto. I decided to come with my man friend on a cold, snowy January night. We did not have reservations and were told it would be an hour or so until we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto was surprisingly quiet on Sunday night when our party of three arrived. My dining companions, who have been here countless times, say it was the deadest they've ever seen it. We asked Sam, our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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The cheese plate appetizer is delicious, and so is the gelato- try the olive oil flavor. However, I did not like the pizza. The crust was burnt, and there was nothing special about the toppings. I would go...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of Otto. The prices are reasonable (our party of 7 paid $40 each for dinner, which included 3 bottles of wine) and the food is delicious. We started off with the all of the pescis as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having completed the Holy Trinity of Mario Batali Enoteca restaurants nationwide... Pizzeria Mozza, Los Angeles http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-mozza-los-angeles#hrid:BqYKnFzgm8dfYmIWJus9sg Enoteca...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only way to really eat at this place is if you have a reservation. I had booked on OpenTable.com for a super-early reservation at around 6pm. Really early for NYC, right? Well, apparently not. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first time at Otto last year, so much so that I'm surprised I didn't yelp it! The cheese started with truffle honey is a must. I tried some pizza, delicious and mostly wolfed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here with group of girlfriends. the atmosphere was pretty good- warm and fun. the food was quite tasty and at a very reasonable price. we had appetizer $4 (beet and saba), entree $9 ( sausage and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love this place, especially because I wasn't a fan of Lupa OR Babbo. Seriously, I have to be a fan of Mario Batali, right? We started off the night with a reservation at 8:45. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We made the trip down to eat here because of all the hype surrounding the place. I must say that was worth trek. We had reservations but we weren't seated right away. The place was full of energy but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really like this place. Great pizzas, pastas and wine.The place is modeled after a train station and it stays true to its theme. What do you do at a train station? Crowd around and wait until the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have the benefit of dining out a lot. My career, natural curiosity, reviewed trends and personal recommendations keep me well informed on great places to eat and after two previous dining...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good pizza... I had the goat cheese and caramelized onion. Seemed to have a very extensive wine list... if you get a seat in the back near the windows you can see the Washington Mews (a little...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali is my homeboy.Otto is perfect for a light and inexpensive meal accompanied by an awesome wine selection. I came here for lunch the day after Christmas and sampled two of the vegetables...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earlier this week, I went to Otto with a family member. We wanted something good and not too heavy, and a great glass of wine. Otto totally delivered on all of this, though it's not exactly "light"...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place...so reasonably priced for NYC! I went with 5 other girls...we split a pizza as an appetizer, got two bottles of wine and all got pasta dishes for dinner! We also got 2 desserts:...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is great for what it is. If you're looking for Italian comfort food and good wine, Otto is excellent. There is a reason Mario Batali has other restaurants too, Otto doesn't cater to everybody....
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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Excellent antipasti, great service excellant pizza. AVOID the pasta. Mario could do much better than that. I went with a group of friends for my birthday and were having a great time until the pasta was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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This place was the BIGGEST disappointment in a long time! The table we got was very small (for three people), the service mediocre and the food just disgusting (I had a friend from Italy visiting and was so...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, I have taken out-of-towners here on a few occasions. First off, the wine bar...amazing. The selection is overwhelming, but if you ask the bartender to recommend a few things he/she...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto's pizza really does it for me. Now don't get me wrong, not everything tastes great and it's important to know what's good. I generally don't recommend this place to vegetarians (or any other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best wine list i have seen in the city. good to very good pizza but go for the wine. a great list and very affordable
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't live in new york, but i visit ofteni went to otto for the first time about 2 years ago after having heard recommendations from numerous peopleso it is crowded, and getting seated can take...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm going to headline this review by declaring my love for mozzarella. my love for all kinds of cheese, really. well, most cheeses. the margherita d.o.b. was fantastic here. the only thing that could...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really did not like this place. My pizza tasted like cardboard. Would not recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obsessed.The food is amazing and even better for the price. The wine list is bigger than the entire menu x3, and the servers are generally very helpful with suggestions if you don't see one that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great front wine bar. Everything else just sucks....Wait staff comes buy, drops off ( more like threw at me) a few bread sticks. Butter, oil? Forget it. Server, Miss Director, "Oh no sir...you have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
YIKES. Oh Otto, how I wanted to love you. But, alas, you turned out to suck much worse than I could have possibly imagined. As you are seated by the all-too frustrated and grumpy hostess, a waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Otto! UH! Yeah! What is it good for?! Absolutely...NOTHIN!Just kidding! Kind of.A good representation of your pizza skills should be the margherita pizza. It's difficult in any cuisine to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes: atmosphere; carbonara; black-and-white dessert; prices.No: prosciutto appetizer; service.The prosciutto appetizer was just that--prosciutto. No melon, greens or olive oil. The black-and-white...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well folks, it looks like I've come back to Otto: not only is it an affordable option in New York City, I have to admit that the food is pretty damn good.My friend and I were seated early without a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was extremely disappointed with my visit to this restaurant. I am a fan of Marios so I was excited to come. The wine list was great and the prices were fair. But, we had gathered for a birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat at Otto probably once every week. If not actually at the restaurant, I will order delivery whenever I don't feel like cooking. Otto is so well priced - it is actually cheaper to eat here than...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My experience here was very disappointing. Maybe it's because I didn't get the pizza, but the special bruschetta of the day was terrible. It was supposed to be bruschetta with pancetta with purified...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never get sick of this place. Great food. Great wine. Great prices. You couldn't really ask for anything more. It would be a sin to come here without getting a cheese platter, if only because it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is all hype, the wine selection was nice, btu the food was mediocre at best. the atmosphere is awful, its always WAY overcrowded. just because there is a 2 hour wait to sit down, doesnt...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous Pizza and Menu Selections. One of my favorite places.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yo!!!! What's with all the kids?!?!? I felt like I was in Chuck e' Cheese's. But I'd never endure that show again.. (see my review).It is a nice enough looking place and has a slew of superb wines....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Viva Italia! I love the travel experience with the ever-changing train ticket courtesy of Mr. Batali. The pizzas are good, the wine list/choice even better! Enjoy a casual night out with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good for a casual, trendy Italian meal with a group. We had light, tasty pizzas with a glass of wine. It is another one of those restaurants with tables packed in, so if you are stuck next to a loud...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars. delicious and affordable. awesome ambience, and a fantastic bar area.I don't have the energy to tell you why this place is so amazing, but here is what we had: corn fregola, a variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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This is definitely the place to hang out if you are (or want to be) part of...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A large group of friends gathered on a wintry night to celebrate the birthday of their friend. Coming from all corners of the city and beyond on this cold night, they were happy to see the warm glow...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pay attention to what you order. Portions are BIG.Positives. Extensive Italian wine list divided by region and available often in the 250 ml. small carafe format.Very reasonable pricing (9.00...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wasn't all that impressed with Otto... I didn't even have that high of expectations, but it IS a mario batali restaurant.My friend and I ordered the cheese plate, beet salad, spaghetti...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEST GELATO DESSERT! Lots of kids was the first thing I noticed. We were the first customers at 12pm on a Saturday. The good is that they do preserve the integrity of the food with super fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
what is with this place? is everyone crazy? i think this was the worst place i've ever eaten in NYC. everything was so tasteless.. sad little limp salad, microwaved pastas, soggy pizza.. the ONLY...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If there was an option of give this 2.5 stars I would, but I'll give it 3 because I feel generous tonight.To start it was Sunday night and I had reservation for 2. The wait was probably only 15 mins,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best gelato I have ever had, anywhere (including Italy). Be prepared to spend more money on wine and drinks than on your food. Their extensive wine list is overwhelming, but this is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: so goood. u've got to try to Portobella mushroom pizza...i swear they marinade the 'shroom in some yummy marsala wine, sprinkled some parsley/cilantro, then baked it on perfectly thin, crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't like waiting...I mean the place was aite! The pizza was good... The wine was forgettable, I think because we were waiting.... i guess.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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if you love a great wine list, really great food and don't want to spend an...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is well priced AND tasty!Our waiter (Eddie) was AWESOME. We told him that we wanted to spend between 30 and 40 each on 2 bottle of wine (one white one red) and he picked 2 WONDERFUL bottles...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always wanted to sample one of Batali's eateries for years and finally had the opportunity to dine at Otto that my family has been raving about. Everything in the restaurant was imported from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I love pizza... grew up in the outer boroughs of nyc and now live in Manhattan. When I first moved here, i had issues with finding good pizza. Otto is it. Perfectly thin crust, freshest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place... Almost everyone is on a date and/or has children -- it's loud... The food is great. For carni try Testa. For insalate try Escarole & Sunchoke. For pesci try Octopus with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm... i love this place. i've been a few times with my aunt and uncle, the gourmet chefs extraordinare, and stuffed my face. came on my birthday a couple years ago, too. make sure to get the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to hate a restaurant as good intentioned and lively as Otto, but the sometimes lackluster entrees and the roaring din of the crowd make for a disappointing dining experience.The uniformly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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I had the pasta special, and my friend had spaghetti carbonara. I am a salty vs. sweet type food person, and yet, I still found both pastas to be very salty. We also started with the special bruschetta of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Food is good, but the overall experience didn't cut it above a 3 star review.A friend of mine was in town and had requested we go to a Mario Batali restaurant.... so I made reservations for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been to Otto a few times, and every time its a good time with pretty decent food and good wine. Its a raucous type of place, and I love the red earthy colors of the interior of the restaurant.Ive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's really just ok in my opinion. Nothing here that would really make me want to come back. Lots of Italian wine (that I know nothing about). Before the cheese and cold cuts, they put out bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to take a date! It was so fun to get a glass of wine and watch our name come up on the "schedule" at the "train station." Once we sat down to eat we had the pizza with the egg which was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They must get their dough from Papyrus, because it is paper thin. Otto, stop referring to yourself as a pizzeria, because your thesis is not matching your conclusion.I took my mom here tonight and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, it's supposed to be great, but it was totally not great, but not bad either. The most expensive part about this place is the wine, no cheap wines on this menu. We tried the pastas (1 of them)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with high expectations with Mario Batli putting his name on it. It was good but not great and I'm not running back anytime soon. First, the bread sticks come to your table in a package,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me to this restaurant on Sunday and we had a wonderful experience. There was a wait for a table, but the train station type system was fun because it reminded us of our trip to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here together with m boyfriend on a Saturday night with no reservation. When we came through the door the crowd was huge... but we were immediately seated. I thought this was a good start to a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Owned by Mario Batalli of Food Network fame. Went here recently for late lunch with friends before a concert in NYC. I ordered the Spicy Rabe with Ricotta Salata as an app. It was perfect size and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Fantastic pizza with a great selection of small dishes and wines to complement your slice at the fun, boisterous wine bar or the sit down, undo your belt buckle, get ready for a fat fest, inviting dining room....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my mom last year after getting a recommendation from a co-worker. The service we received was slow and we weren't big fans of the food. After eating here, I was kind of shocked to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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I had a group birthday party here on saturday(about 16 people). I must admit that I wasn't too impressed and actually was pretty disappointed. The service was pushy rushing out orders every 2 mins. The busboys...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had a group birthday party here on saturday(about 16 people). I must admit that I wasn't too impressed and actually was pretty disappointed. The service was pushy rushing out orders every 2 mins....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place for casual dining. First, lets bring up some of the negative points brought up by other yelpers, Yes, it gets very crowded and wait times for tables can be very long, and Yes, to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Botalli well priced bottles of wine with a nice selection non-traditional pizza = MOOT.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh the pizza here is too good
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great pizza and pasta the way it was supposed to be made. i love it and have been here several times.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I should probably note that I'm related to one of the managers at Otto, obviously implanting some inherent bias. So sue me.Even if the above weren't true, it would remain one of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long day of gallery hopping, shopping, and a wonderful lunch at Gramercy Tavern my sister, mother, and I decided to head to Batalli's Otto for a late dinner. Having tasted Babbo only 2 days...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Continuing my ice-cream conquest, I meandered into Otto's for a cool treat only.......Seated at the bar with other diners and deserters, I order three flavors for $7 plus warm chocolate sauce for $2.....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sort of Las Vegas-y, Cheese Factory-y, gimmicky feeling place, which translates to decent food, crowded spaces, and long waits (although thankfully the dishes here are actually portioned for one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent pizza - try the Lardo. Yum yum. And they were extremely accommodating for my nut allergy. Reasonable prices too. The downside? Well, I came with a friend in a wheelchair and we seemed to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my joint. A nice place with great food, and very reasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I believe that someone on Chowhound mentioned that there doesn't seem to be any other place that does what Otto does both better and cheaper. I fully agree.I have been twice, both on off-hours (5pm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give it three stars because of the quality of the food relative to the price. In general I respect the Batali concept of bringing good food to the masses, however, at Otto it goes too far....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was advised that this restaurant didn't live up to expectations prior to going, but was then told by someone else that you have to order the "right things" when you go. So to find out the truth - I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this restaurant 5 stars because it's one of the few places in NY that I would come back to often AND can actually afford to eat at often. My boyfriend and I split the grilled vegetable pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Had a wonderful evening at this hotspot. The train was delayed and the 30 minute wait promised for a table turned out to be 1 hour but that gave us time to enjoy a reasonably priced bottle of wine and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really tasty food at reasonable prices. Unreasonable? The long long wait. And the cold cold COLD air conditioner blasting me (and my food) the entire time.Don't skimp on dessert, though -- the olive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you believe in food fairies? I do.Food fairies aren't actually fairies at all, but are magical creatures-- humans, really-- who possess a magical gift: the gift of food. The gift of great food, in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great margherita pizza
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good pizza, even better mozzerella/basil/tomato salad and gelato.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, and pretty good value for money. We came in during "in between" hrs, so it was not crowded. Bread had crust that was a touch burnt, but was very tasty, not stale. Probably hit and miss with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here as a rec from a friend. It's a nice, "grown-up" place to go to, but honestly, I didn't find the food that great. I would definitely come here for the wine and appetizers, but wouldn't really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
interesting decor, great service, solid vegetables, but the pizza/pasta was weak.mozza is far better
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times, once for business once for pleasure. The pizzas are great and the wine list will keep you busy - there are so many unknown labels, you can trust the staff or get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a friend and i had a great experience at Otto Enoteca while visiting another friend in manhattan.the wine list was superb and not ridiculously over priced.the carbonara was perfect and peppery. i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza, pasta and desserts.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The olive oil gelato is completely delicious. I could eat a gallon.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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We had to wait over 40 minutes for a table late on a Sunday night. As soon as we sat down they throw us some bread wrap in paper without butter or any presentation at all. We order pizzas which were great,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Food is delish - wine list extensive - atmosphere fun - waitt staff helpful. Gets crowded, expect to wait for a table. Good bar area where you can enjoy a drink while you wait.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, mouth waters just thinking about it. Always the hustle and bustle in there, but worth it. Service can sometimes be slow (even when I went there on a Monday at 1, when the restaurant was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Fei C. I was pretty excited to try this place out. I was annoyed from the get go, when the hostess would not seat my party since I was in the restroom. Sorry hostess lady, sometimes I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali is a great TV chef. He's done a great service to simple Italian cooking and parmesano reggiano. That being said, the concept doesn't really translate well to pizza.First the bread- its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of Mario Batali's cuisine. Babbo is my favorite restaurant at the moment, and I was excited to try his more casual fare at Otto. It is definitely a fun environment, especially the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Thank you to everyone who has posted recently regarding Otto Enoteca Pizzeria. It reminds me why I like the place so much and have been going for years. The management and staff of that restuarant treat every...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Very bad place for everything. So noisy, very bad hostess (she should learn how to live as a better human being...! or try not working for few days every 28 days... periodically...!). Maybe the crew should...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you really like the food, appetizers and good wine from traditional wine joints yet dislike the quiet pretentious atmosphere then Otto is your place. Good and loud music. The crowd was mix with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another of those perfection restaurants. A large, yet intimate dining room, capable of seating I-don't-know-how-many, but allowing most to be seated right away. A cool, comfortable orange-glow decor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is different than other wine bars. Instead of being dark and quiet and intimate...it's loud and bright and exciting. I like that's it's big and bustling. It's the perfect place to go with a big...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You should have seen my face when I first heard they serve something called "Lardo."Really? They serve small slices of fat that take the name of an unsavory person, and we're going to dine here? What,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Otto. I call ahead, make reservations, and still wait fifteen minutes for a table, but it's okay. The mere kitsch of having a biglietto, that ticket to somewhere else, is a good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Well, here is it food was average to good. Service was okay........the music is so loud and they pack the tables so tight that the waiter can not get near you and can not hear the order that you place, they...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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As of today, according to Citysearch, Otto has received the following overall ratings from its users (a total of 204 ratings): 5 stars: 61, 4 stars: 37, 3 stars: 41, 2 stars: 24, and 1 star 41 This means the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best and most memorable meals I have ever had, right up there with the top ten ever.We walked in on Sunday night at 7pm, waited maybe 10 minutes at which time We had a couple of glasses of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 maybe?This place was pretty good and cheap, but frankly I was confused by what Batali was going for.The place was packed on a Friday night. The atmosphere was engaging for what I consider to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few years back i had a short-lived run as a waiter in a restaurant in little italy which used a similar front of the house service system employed here at otto pizzeria. specifically, a sommelier,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, but the wine list was amazing. Make a reservation, especially for the weekend. Also, I was very skeptical before going, but after reading all the reviews I had to try the olive oil...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carbonara.That's all you need to know. Make a reservation for this Batali restaurant, head in a little early to peruse the extensive Italian-inspired wine list and enjoy an appetizer or two at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheese and truffle honey...Is there anything better in this world? Otto is a great place, but make sure you call for reservations! They are very strict about being on time as well. We had one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not bad for what it is. It's not a dinner place, but not terrible for a pre night out drink or an afternoon snack. Wine list is very reasonably priced and extensive in variety, although...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and now I only live one block away from it! The first time I went I lived in UES and just thought about how I would love to move downtown after I went to Otto and saw all the energy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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They screwed up our reservation, we waited forever to be seated and they got mad at us for having an attitude with them.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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For my mother's birthday we made reservations for six people for dinner. We confirmed earlier that day that all six of us would be there. When we got there we were given a piece of paper and told to wait until...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have ever walked down the Washington Mews (between Fifth Ave. and University) you probably have noticed the muted energy that exists within Otto's windows. I frequently would pass by, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd describe this as commercial rustic Italian. I liked the escarole salad, and the pizzas definitely reminded me of the thin-crusted, low-on-cheese style I had in Rome over the summer, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for affordable Italian with a household name attached to it? Well, Otto is the place to go! Mario Batali's establishment was cute and chic, and perfect for a group.Ordered the seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Friday night and boy, was it crowded! You could barely get in the door. Usually I take this as a good sign because lots of people mean that the food is good. And of course, knowing that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is a pizzeria/wine bar with an enormous wine selection. The menu is a little small, but there's still something for everyone (minus vegans). The decoration and food were great and both the pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their cheese platter is fabulous - and the different kinds of honey they serve with it are GREAT. I had the pasta carbonara, which was a bit too salty and al dente for my taste. Their olive oil...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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I went to Otto on Sat and I cannot get the exceptionally horrible experience out of my mind!!!!! How did this place get 41/2 stars?? First of all it's not hip?unless your definition of hip is hanging with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best pizza in the city served up at great prices in a fitting atmosphere. Obviously, being a Batali spot is going to bring it under more intense scrutiny and ipso facto make it trendier...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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I probably would have enjoyed the food if it wasn't for being seated 1 and a half hours after our reservation (made 1 week in advance) and having to stand around in the chaotic bar area where the hostesses...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if the horrible playlist including Shaggy is supposed to be 90s kitsch (can 90s be kitsch yet?? Can Shaggy be kitsch? Should Shaggy music be illegal!??!) but other than that, Otto was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The single most impressive part of Otto's is the brilliant train timetable reservation system. You are give a town name and wait for your city to appear on the old school euro train timetable board....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being an avid watcher of Food Network and recently reading the amazing "Heat" by Bill Buford, I decided to try some of Batali's restaurants. Going to Otto with the in-laws was a pleasant experience....
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the hype, great wine list, delicious food, attentive service. - Long waits for table.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let's admit it folks, people come here for the Batali name. If you want Batali, go snatch yourself a table at Babbo and stick to the pastas and antipasta. On the other hand, Otto has a great Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Been coming to Otto for a number of years, and it is consistently a good experience. The ambiance is great, the variety of Italian delicacies is astounding, and the pizza is very good! Went last week for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, my mom's "break-up consolation, let's go shopping, get you settled into your new place" visit was almost over and we had about an hour to kill before she had to catch a flight. Decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What I liked about Otto: The sort-of-glam, sort-of-high scale pub decor and the creamy, adventurously flavored gelati (try the olive oil version!) But I came here for the pizza and was disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for groups (ask for a round table) or to pop in and stand at one of the bar tables on any night of the week. It's classic Batali - excellent cured meats and italian small plates (love the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give the wine bar and appetizers 4.5 starts because I really enjoyed the relaxed and casual atmosphere that was great for having a nice bottle before heading out for the night. However, once...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Constantly busy and always a good time, Otto serves really good cheap food. Everything you'd want is $10-$15 and comes quickly. They have a wine list of 400 bottles and a pretty good vodka...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is a great place to drink a lot of wine, and eat a lot of reasonably priced, delicious food. Your wine tab will definitely be a few time that of your food tab, especially if you come with a few...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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The food was great, the wine list is huge, and nothing is overly expensive. But we had some pretty terrible service. Granted, we went on a Saturday night so we knew it'd be packed and we'd have to wait (we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is one of Mario Batali's numerous restaurants located on 1 Fifth Ave. Compared to Batali's other flagship destinations, Otto offers a more subtle relaxed atmosphere with a price tag that's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place a long time before I actually went so maybe my expectations were a bit high. I thought that the food was a bit salty but enjoyable. The service was medium as well. I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Granted most will arrive at this place because of the Batali aura, but it is definitely worth a visit for the food. It is just as easy to walk in to Otto, as it is to make reservations. If you find...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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This place is huge! And loud is an understatement. But it's fun, and the countless bottles of wine everywhere let you know Mario Battali is in charge. We started out with the fish platter and a few salads....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, great pizzas and overall a great place to have a slice with some friends. Would definitely go back again.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Ok we went here as a large group for a birthday. The place has a nice atmosphere and was covered in wine bottles. It looked kinda cool so I had high hopes. The menu was nothing short of bland and ordinary....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fine wines. But, burnt bread (all three rounds).Pretty people. But conversation, assaulted by noise.Smiley waitstaff. Longest wait ever: table, food, check.Arrivederci, Otto! Nice address, though.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only ate at Otto once, when a law firm took a bunch of us here for recruitment purposes. The wines were pretty stellar. There were only two types at our table, a red and a white, and I really can't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria Haiku ReviewGourmet pizzas areEight times as terrific whenMario cooks 'em up!
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can sum it up in one word, salty. I don't know what it is with Batali and salt, but everything even the vegetables was super salty. My sister drank about a dozen glasses of water throughout the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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I can only assume that the people who gave this mediocre cafeteria more than 2 stars were touristing Midwesterners who have never been to a restaurant before. Other than the wine list, which was comprehensive...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No, no thank you. I won't be putting Otto on my "will return" list. First, I didn't like the vibe, i.e. NYU night club with food. Second, I don't see myself ever enjoying the pizza there. Third, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend is leaving for Hong Kong and so she wanted her send off at this restaurant.She told me the strict guidelines she had to follow. She actually needed to sign a contract to reserve a place for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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I was really looking forward to going to Otto. I had been there a couple of times before and enjoyed it. The food is so-so but they have a really good wine list and cheeses. This time though my experience at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of 6 without reservations were immediately seated. A nice start, but I found the lack of a real bread basket disappointing. The wrapped bread and prepackaged breadsticks were not tasty, soft...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lardo pizza...delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To understand the range of my culinary expertise, it would be helpful to know that my dinner last night consisted entirely of (as Jeannie C. knows quite well...) Mama Celeste Pepperoni *flavor* pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here for dinner with two girl friends and had a great time -- we made a meal out of the small plates - the eggplant and mussels are AMAZING, and we tried the cheese plate, which comes with 3...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Small but tasty verdura portions. Good pizza and pastas. Casual ambience and reliable service. Very reasonably priced.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WONDERFUL! DELICIOUS! RELIABLE!Seriously. Olive oil is free, just ask for it. It's lightly cold pressed goodness will win you over. I always get the Romana when I'm there and it is the pizza to kill...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Otto Enoteca's Olive Oil Gelato is orgasmic. The Lambrusco is divine. Don't expect an intimate conversation to be had at this place. It's loud, Italian, and really worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to dinner at Otto with a friend a few weeks ago (we made reservations, which is essential unless you're going super early on a weekday), and had a wonderful time!First of all, while I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fourth star is mostly holiday cheer. No, no, stay with me now. I rang in 2008 at this restaurant.My girlfriend and I were in NYC to see a show. A performance which involved water so we couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on New years eve inappropriately dressed because we had just come from a show where you sometimes get wet (read: we didn't want our good clothes ruined). Despite the fact we looked a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batalli's restaurants have a certain reputation, and I'm having a fun time working my way through his NYC establishments to make sure they are as fabulous as everyone claims. Lupa was my first...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am always looking for a good pizza! While walking around the East Village the other day I passed Otto's Restaurant Enoteca Pizza, what might be a decent Italian restaurant with a decent pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see, service was wary but polite. the front crew was more than friendly and on a busy night we got seated immediately. food came fast, the beet salad was yummy, the thin crust pizza were nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may have found THE pizza in NY. Otto was packed head to toe. The restaurant is huge, warm, and great for groups. And if it were not for the 2 hr restriction we had on our table, I would have given...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love Otto for 2 reasonsSpaghetti Alla CarbonaraPizza Margherita D.O.C.this place is EXTREMELY crowded during dinner hours though.its such a hassle to get a table and wait at the bar area, lots off...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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I have been here before and it is never great. They try to put too many tables in the main dining room, even for New York City standards. The appetizers were actually really good, but the entrees were not...
menupages.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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We ate here last night .. and wow what a pleasant experience. Don't know what some of these "Critics" are complaining about, but if you like really good wine (and generous pours!) this is the place to be. The...
menupages.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh.... The prosciutto and cheese courses were excellent. The pasta (penne putanesca) and the pizza (Pane Frattau) left a lot to be desired. The pasta was smothered (and I mean slathered) with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore Otto - especially now that they take reservations. I eat there less now because I've moved further from the restaurant but Otto used to be my staple take out pizza place. The best tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Otto for a friend's birthday party recently, and while the food and atmosphere were decent I was a little underwhelmed.The selected meats, fish, and cheeses to start was an excellent choice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wonder if Mario Battali has ever eaten Mama Celeste from the freezer because his pizzas are almost that good. We went to Otto for a birthday dinner. Service was okay. The space and table were REALLY...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Friday nite with a 10:15 reservation. Seated about 10-15 min. later, leaving a packed bar with people happily getting drunk while waiting indefinitely to get seated. hehe.....jealous...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Sadly, I have to agree with many of the posters here that the rude service far outweighs the meagre pleasures of the menu. Our waiter was actually fine and helpful, but the front desk staff was astonishingly,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had a good time here, didnt wait for a table, just found a corner/ledge, and then a spot at the bar. its a neat spot, worth a try.
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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good food with ok service. service needs to straighten up and walk faster. food would have been great if it was hot
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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The wine was spectacular but the service was mediocore. We asked our server for recommendations on what to get as an entree and she was not very helpful or polite. The pizza was good and the gelato was AMAZING...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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I had read all the reviews about this place and had gotten discouraged, so I decided to try it for myself. I thought that the bread that was put on the table could have been a little fresher and the fact that...
menupages.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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I went on a wednesday evening an off night, and found the food to be medicore at best. We tried a few of the pasta dishes inlcuding the spaghetti and meatball "special" and the carbonara and found it bland,...
menupages.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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Oh my GOD! a restaurant that doesn't serve corporate farm beef and chicken.!
menupages.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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We were at Otto's at 10:00pm on a Sunday night and the place was packed. My wife and daughter ordered the pasta with eggplant and loved it! I ordered the Sunday special, pasta with pork. With the first taste, I thought my Nonna was in the kitchen cooking again. She died 30 years ago and I thought I would never taste her sauce again. It was absolutely delicious and I enjoyed every fork full. I was disappointed when it was gone. Besides the taste, the great staff and the cozy atmosphere the prices are very reasonable for NYC and to be honest anywhere. We get to the City about 3-4 times of a year and have been to many places to eat but we will eat at Otto's every visit from now on. This is NYC's best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
openlist - user review - 11/21/2007
Was at same dinner as Hallilybrit and can't help but feel a bit sorry for the manager. First of all, as of the tuesday prior to friday dinner at otto we had a reservation for 11. A late call from the birthday...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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I really enjoy otto every time i go there. Especially when it is not crowded! The truffle honey is my favorite dip for the cheeses. I always recommend to get the cheeses and perhaps a side order of prosciutto...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We waited for almost an hour and a half over a bottle of wine for a table which never came. We got there at 6pm too...The clowns running the hostess table made us leave in frustration. I'm all for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Rude service, overpriced mediocre pizza and cafeteria atmosphere. Arrived at 7.30pm, charged a fortune for a terrible meal then forced off our table at 9pm to stand in the crowded bar area. Then they told us...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been back here for years and just went back today for lunch. Lunch is so much better than dinner, as it's not so crowded and I forgot how great the ambiance of this place is.The caprese and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I agree it does get crowded in here. My friend and I waited about 1/2 hr on a Friday nite for a table--not too bad.We started off w/ a plate of cheeses and dips. Delicious! Then we shared a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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We went there for a friend's birthday and boy was it a disappointment! The food is very average. The menu is complicated, and they don't serve beef or chicken! How ridiculous is that! I was very disappointed....
menupages.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Um...perhaps this place is trying to accommodate more than it can handle?FOOD: 3 stars* Great cheese and dips...but a cold loaf of bread wasn't very appetizing and was definitely waaaay too small for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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I've been here 2x's and each time, I've been disappointed by the pizza. It has a fairly bland crust and forgettable sauce. I was quite surprised because i'm a big fan of Lupa.
menupages.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Otto. It's the perfect place for a small-ish social gathering (NOT a date - it's too loud!) for people who love food, bc that's what the subject of all chatter will inevitably turn to. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good eats, affordable, huge wine selection (small food menu) - not the most romantic spot - good for a small group - i'll def go again - waitress was excellent
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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The hostesses were rude beyond belief and couldn't give an accurate estimate of wait time if their lives depended on it. After waiting for nearly 2 hours for a table (45 minutes more than we were told we would...
menupages.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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The spaghetti and meatballs were like Chef Boyardee style. The meatballs should have been called meatpellets instead. I also ordered the special Turkey Meatball - dry and didn't have any bold taste. Put some...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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The meatballs were weak. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs and it looked & tasted like Chef Boyardee. The 'special' of the evening was turkey meatballs and they were dry and somewhat bland. We had pizza at the...
menupages.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is probably one of the few "celebrity chef" joints I can actually go to. The space is rather loud and cavernous, so it is not the place for a romantic, intimate dinner. But what it is good for is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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Their mediocre menu was too greatly outshined by their extensive wine list. Not the restaurant to go if you are looking to be fed. I would say that it would be more of a snacking with the wine of your choice....
menupages.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
didn't get a taste of the winecoffee, goodpasta, goodwhat not to like...hmm, waiters... mediocredeco nice, music, inappropriate for the childreni guess it makes 4 stars because i went with my girls
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Last evening I took a group of 11 people to Otto for a celebratory dinner for a business associate. The group was in a jolly mood and promptly ordered $450 worth of wine and starters. As we were eating our...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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Last evening I took a group of 11 people to Otto for a celebratory dinner for a business associate. The group was in a jolly mood and promptly ordered $450 worth of wine and starters. As we were eating our...
menupages.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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The hostess was extremely rude - they don't seem to care about repeat service - and I would never go back or recommend this place to anyone. We waited over an 1 1/2 for a table and was told they called us...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It took forever to get a table (and they were snooty about it), we barely saw our waiter the entire meal (we asked him for a couple more minutes to decide what to order and he vanished for half an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't imagine why anyone would ever go to Otto more than once. We went in a group of 10 for a friend's birthday and it was nightmarish. Our waitress was surly and inattentive, forcing us to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Went for a birthday party with some friends on a Thursday night, it was a bit crowded and loud at the bar, but we ate up there anyway. The food was fantastic, I had the Prociuto Pizza wih Arugala wich was...
menupages.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OTTO is Mario Batali's cheaper priced restaurant. He has appetizers, pastas, salads pizzas and wine to offer. I highly recommend the pizzas. But the best of all is the cheese platter. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why should one even bother to review a place where 76 yelpers have already sounded off? That's the recurring thought bouncing off the cobwebs of my mind. The task becomes even more daunting as I lack...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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My sister and I tried Otto's this past Saturday afternoon. We walked in without a reservation and were seated right away. We shared all of the seafood appetizer dishes (it was one for $8 or all six for only...
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
' i'm like a chocoholic, except it's booze '. That's a funny article from the onion, and for me (most of the time), i feed my booze addiction with wine. I love wine. I especially love Italian wine....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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A surprisingly good find for the area at 5 p.m. on a Saturday, for a late lunch. Otto was a pleasant surprise with a great selection of wines both by the glass (and a good pour -- I don't mind paying $10 to 15...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a tip, kids: get the olive oil gelato, no matter how weirded out you are by the concept. Together with the mascarpone and hazelnut gelato, you're in for a fantastic dessert. The rest of my meal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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We were a party of about 15-20 people. The service was poor especially the bartender. He was not very accomodating and obviously could not handle a large party. We ordered a lot of food and drinks throughout...
menupages.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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DON'T get me wrong the house cured meats are really really good. But any entree type items are pretty mediocre for this celeb chef's joint. The cheese are really good too, but the pizza's are just good. Some...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a "foodie". I like food. I like to eat. You need to eat to live. I do not think you need to eat to live at OTTO. This is one of the most overrated cluster-fucks I have ever seen in my life....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These four stars are solely reserved for the olive oil gelato. Sure, it's not the gelato that you get in Florence but this one unique flavor at Otto I found is just exquisite. Partly due to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think you'd probably come here to indulge yourself in the rather comprehensive Italian wine list rather than for the food--given the relative space accorded to each. The place is amazingly packed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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my girlfriend took me here for our 6 months anniversary .at first i was like hells no,but after a couple of drinks the place was pretty cool,the cheese souffle is a must the pasta lil heavy but dessert wine...
menupages.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant has the most unique selection of gelato. There's nothing else that's too spectacular about the restaurant otherwise, just quite difficult to get a seat unless you come at the right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Just came in late one evening for some wine and gelatto at the bar! Not a huge fan of the olive oil gelatto, though some swear by it. The wine specials for the evening were lovely and the trio of gelatto I...
menupages.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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I have had pizza at all the popular places, Patsys, Totonnos and Otto by far is the best. What distinguishes the pizza is that is is thin but super crispy but not hard/burnt. I had mine with prosuito, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i thought Otto was great. the atmosphere was thought out and the food really delivered. our waitress was really knowledgeable about the wine [they have A LOT] and we were seated fairly promptly. i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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otto's is a fun vibrant pizzeria with a simple, but very good menu. nate and i had about 5 different olives to start and shared ...
gusto.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Resoundingly mediocre food - especially the soggy, bland pizza. Most dishes seem uninspired and poorly executed. I'm honestly perplexed by the glowing reviews.
menupages.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMM..... olive oil gelato. Well I do have to say, they're quite creative with their dishes. They offer an assortment, I would say though I'm not an expert, of starters and gelatos. Kinda of like a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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If you are seeking a restaurant with a romantic atmosphere or a place where you can spend hours having an intimate conversation, Otto is not the place for you. And why should it be? Mario Batali named his...
menupages.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario Batali's restaurant empire is growing about as fast as his waistline. I worry both for his empire & his state of health. But I can only worry so much. I like Batali because his mission in life...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclosure: I don't live in NY. I have been to Otto exactly twice. I have maybe 10 dinners in NY a year (and I wasted 2 of the 3 chances I had this past week, thank goodness for Otto). In other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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I went with a group of 8 for a birthday last night. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious! With such a large wine menu we asked for a reccomendation from the waiter, and ended up with a great bottle of...
