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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...
menupages.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I was a little disappointed. The pizzas were good, but not exceptional, and I was a little surprised to receive a pizza that was just a round, flat piece of bread with a few slices of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great offering from Mario Batali. In fact the last time I was there for lunch he was occupying the end of the bar. This place is a bit more casual than his others but the food is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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A complete disappointment. The wine bar area/cheese apps were the only bright spots here. The service was very poor. The waiter never brought out any of the service items we had asked for. Plates,...
menupages.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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We've been wanting to eat here for a while and finally did last night. I cook better pasta at home; it was tasteless and very oily - at least it wasn't overcooked. The pizza was mediocre at best and the...
menupages.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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the cheese plate is to die for! what a fun appetizer! i recommend this place to friends visiting from out of town because it's always tasty and not nearly as expensive as other restaurants of this caliber. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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My wife and I have eaten at Otto many times over the past few years. We usually come on the weekends for lunch. We don't need a reservation, and we never have to wait. Let me tell you, I don't know what all...
menupages.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being lactose-intolerant, I only indulge in dairy if I'm equipped with a million Lactaids and if I REALLY want have a strong desire to poison my body with some cream/milk-infested food (GOD I MISS YOU...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had a wild strawberry concoction called frescatini, which was very tasty. The basil and mozzarella pizza was quite good but the pepperoni was not. It is a good pizzeria but not the best.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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This place is not all it is hyped up to be. I ate here last week and found the food mediocre and the service terrible. Although we had a reservation, we were seated at a table on the path to the kitchen (loud...
menupages.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Highly overrated. We came here on a saturday without reservations and waited for 2 hours to get a table. That would have been fine-- expected, really-- had the meal lived up to the hype. My pizza was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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The problem is, Otto is run by algorithm instead of people who actually care. The moment a plate is empty, it's taken away (even if your partner is still taking her time); the waitservice is competent but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a big fan of Iron Chef, I naturally had to try this Mario Batali NYC spot. My sister graciously hooked up a reservation for dinner before my plane even landed.Place is very festive as soon as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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I first went to Otto shortly after it opened. we had a lovely dinner. since then i've been a few times, the last probably two years ago. i've always enjoyed it. Saturday night i took my uncle and cousin, who...
menupages.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to come with friends for wine and fancy pizza. The atmosphere is chill, but very energetic. There is usually a wait, but the wine bar is fairly large so you can hang out there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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It seems that Otto has a swollen head - when dining there a few weeks ago (with a prior reservation), my group and I were rushed through our meal - the main course was brought out while we were still eating...
menupages.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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We had lunch today at Otto and now I read the reviews here and wonder if we were at the wrong place? Pizzas that were "tasteless", "ruined", or "tasted like carpet"? Are they kidding. In my humble opinion if...
menupages.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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The best gelato in the city with unusual flavors such as olive oil and corn. Gelato can be picked up for take out. Great cheese selection for appetizer. A bit loud though- so not recommended for romantic...
menupages.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
with this many past reviews, is there really any sense in my writing one of my own? yes, because i need to add it to my "biggest bang for your buck" list :-) i don't have much to say that other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Eating there bought back my Nonna's sauce. I was in 7th heaven after eating the pasta with eggplant. The pasta was perfectly cooked-el dente-the way I liked it. More importantly, the sauce was absolutely...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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This place was RUBBISH! The food all tasted like it was from a can. They threw a ball of wax paper (which turned out to be stale bread that was all crust) on the table and brought some olive oil (no salt or...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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This place is not worth the hype at all. We had a reservation for 7 30 but still waited abt 45 min to get a table. When we arrive at the table basically it was a table for 2 with a chair pulled up to it. (we...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I didn't go for pizza. I went to Otto with a few friends a late Tuesday evening for wine and cheese, one of them being a real connoisseur so I imagine that my review is biased with her expertise...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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I'm really surprised by the lukewarm reviews of Otto. I've been there twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. At lunch it was fairly deserted, but in the evening it was hopping with a very vibrant...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Sure it seems reasonable but the wine is served in a caraff (glass and a half) at like $20..not worth it. Pizzas- all were inedible. Who thought one could ruin pizza. Tomato sauce was tasted just wet- no...
menupages.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, for the quality, price, and ease of getting a table, this is a pretty good bang for your buck. Really solid pastas (I had the penne with eggplant and salted ricotta), good salumi to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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I was not a big fan of Otto. The CitySearch review is right: the antipasti was definitely the highlight, so have that and skip the other stuff. I really liked the cauliflower with olives. The cheese was just...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my Babbo fiasco, I vowed not to go to another overrated Molto Mario restaurant but I broke and decided to try Otto. The food was good, not amazing, but the service was great as was the wine....
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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My girlfriend and I ate here last night. We shared a margarita pizza & prosciutto pizza. I commented to my girlfriend that the sauce on the pizza was amazing. One of the best I had ever had. Seriously. For...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
EXTREMELY busy on Saturday night. Excellent food and a phenomenal wine list make this one of the hottest restaurants in town. Not to mention being part of the "Batali Empire". Hint: Show up and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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I was very surprised by the extremely poor service and treatment we received considering it is Mario Batali's restaurant. When I informed the manager that we were having a bad experience, she replied by...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Although the food is amazing, the service left something to be desired. The manager was extremely rude and the waiter offered very poor service. They could definitely use a lesson in customer service.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some very good wines, its a great place to check out attractive twentysomethings and up. It has a lot of space and fills it with trendy villagers and warm lighting. The food is okay, to tell the truth...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing wine list!We came here Thursday night before Easter, and the bar was filled to the brim. I'm not sure if it was so busy because it alway is, or just due to the impending long weekend. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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My cousin brought us here for some wine and cheese. It sounds simple, but it was simply fantastic. Part of it was the company that we had. The service was helpful and attentive. The wine seemed chosen just for...
menupages.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Overall our Sat night dinner experience was pretty good: we were seated shortly after arriving on time for our reservation, the food was quite good (especially given the reasonable pricing) and the service was...
menupages.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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I have been going to Otto for the past couple of years and still to this day love it! Yes, it is loud and crowed, but that is what it is supposed to be.... hence the "Enoteca". The wine list is impressive and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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The amazing gianduia hot chocolate has been deep sixed! I schlepped 15 blocks in the freezing rain to get one of the best hot choclates in the city and they don't serve it anymore. The bartender just looked at...
menupages.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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I know Saturday nights can be difficult but from the moment our party of eight arrived, front room staff seemed uninterested in responding to any queries. When we were finally seated the music was so loud the...
menupages.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to start with a selection of music that was playing while recently dining at Otto:Alice in ChainsBright EyesLenny KravitzSonic YouthMorrisseyU2Somehow that music just did not match the feel,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So delicious! I finally got a chance to eat here after wanting to for a while, and it was totally worth the wait. My friends and I shared family style, which was a great decision. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Went with a group of 4 early on a Saturday evening in March and got the last seats at the bar. We decided to eat there which was great b/c the bartender was very knowledgeable about wine and cheese and was...
menupages.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Everything was superb. The cheeses and prosciutto were full of flavor. And I surprisingly loved the lardo bruscetta. The fungi pizza was the best I've ever had and the pasta was delicious as well, perfectly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Contrary to many other opinions, i LOVE otto! I will admit that the appetizers and dessert are probably the best part, but i've never had a bad meal there! The quattro stagioni pizza is my favorite as well as...
menupages.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After being disappointed by Babbo, I decided to give Otto a shot and was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the pizza is slighlty overpriced and I would probably recommend Patsy's over Otto, but I still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Agreed that it's over-priced, but the gelato is so bizarro that I still think it's worth heading back just for the oddly delicious desert options.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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From the Hostess to the bus staff, we were treated poorly. When we finally got our table, the hostess threw the the menus on the table in a pile and walked away. We never saw our waiter, nobody came to see how...
menupages.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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I had a nice pleasant lunch with my father here today, and everything went extraordinarily well. My father had a classic margherita pizza which was light and flavorful, while i opted for the creamy ricotta,...
menupages.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So yeah, this place doesn't do it for me. I want to like it, but I don't. I do like the wine selection and the food is pretty good, but somehow it still doesn't work. I think it's the set up. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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The pastas were way TOO aldente. I am Italian and love aldente but hard pasta is NOT good. The pizzas were below average too. The pastry was terrible and too saucy. For us it's all about the food, but I must...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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I highly recommend Otto to anyone who enjoys eating tapas-style, especially with a group. Every time I go, usually with 4-6 people, we order the meat and cheese platters, some vegetable sides, along with our...
menupages.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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Had several nice visits to Otto when it first opened. My recent return there, after a 2-yr layoff, was a bit of a shocker. It was already packed by 6:30pm on a Tuesday night (clearly lots of tourists &...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Come here for the desserts - the olive oil gelato is to die for and there are...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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Here is everything you need to know about Otto: 1) The atmosphere is great -- it's noisy, they play great music, there are always a ton of people having a great time -- there is always a good feeling in the...
menupages.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my cousin Catherine and had a great experience. The place was packed, but we decided to wait for a seat at the bar. We were seated within 10 minutes, score!!! The bartender rocked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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My friend and I frequent Tabla, Abbocato, and Molyvos... We have had good food. But such was not the case when we visited Otto for the first time. We arrived @ 5:30 and were seated immediately. With the...
menupages.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Four of us went to Otto Friday Feb 9. Waited at the bar from 7:50 to 8:40. Noise level basically required us to yell at each other. Dining area somewhat quieter but there are literally no soft surfaces...
menupages.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't get 4 stars for the food, but for the setup they give large parties. For $55/person, we drank unlimited wine, pizza, and appetizers for 2 hours. When our 2 hours was up, we got to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Apparently Mario's idea of good pasta is cooking it only for three minutes and then throwing it on a dish with some sauce...at least that is what the waitress informed my table when we complained that our...
menupages.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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So, last night my best friend M. took me to Otto, an Italian restaurant/enoteca (wine bar) on 9th and 5th Avenue (1 block north of Washington Sq. Park). I walked in the heavy wood revolving door to find myself...
menupages.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just when you think you are a somewhat accomplished diner, you go into a place to have those hopes dashed. Reading the menu here proved to me that I know SQUAT about the Italian language. I went in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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I'm just writing this to clear up the nonsense reviews from people who claim this is just an average, overpriced, pizza place with small portions. WHAT? I can only guess that these people grew up eating...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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Went to Otto's this past Saturday night and just wanted to say it is not worth the $$$s or the wait. The bar area was SUPER crowded but they did seat us within 10 mins of our reservation time. Service is above...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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The hour and 20 minutes we spent waiting to be seated had only this compensation; it was so loud we coudn't hear each other so that we would still have topics to discuss over dinner. However, the din during...
menupages.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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I just can't understand why everyone raves about Otto. The food is just not very good. I was with a large group of friends and we ordered tons of dishes which ranged from edible to gross. The gelato was pretty...
menupages.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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I ate at Otto a few months back and the experience was awful. Food was cold and taseless, the service rude and inattentive. If you like good pizza you would be better off at any local pizzaria or go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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It is very interesting that the very people complaining about the "rude, obnoxious", "condescending" staff at Otto's, are the same people that label the crowd "B&T", "touristy" and "lower-end". Talk about...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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While getting in here on a weekend night can be trying (1 hour plus wait but you can make a reservation in advance!), it is well worth the effort. The cheeses are superb; the pizzas are perfectly cooked with...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Fantastic appetizers, ice-cream and desserts. Very good "al dente" pastas, good pizzas but not as good as everything else.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's sorta like a classed up italian snack joint. Great ambiance--something a little more special than your neighborhood pizza reheated-slice joint. Service was eh despite the waiters' fascinating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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I've been here a few times over the past few months, almost always in the evenings. The food is good, great and interesting appetizers and desserts, fabulous wine list, and all pretty reasonable. Service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Otto's last night for my second visit. I have to say that it's okay. The pizza is not the best you can find, but the wine selection is varied and the appetizers are great. The best thing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took a few people here for drinks and dinner on New Year's Eve. Wait was an hour, but for being on the waiting list I wasn't surprised. I loved the wine selection, and the way that they call your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed my visit here - good and reasonably-priced food, massive wine list, good ambiance and spacious. Lively bar scene. Little bit of attitude from the server. Excellent, knowledgeable sommelier....
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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I was here for a late lunch in august.... the pizza was to die for. I had the arugula pizza and i can not stop raving about it to my friends. My friends had the pasta... it was not too bad either but the pizza...
menupages.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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The pizza has been continually disappointing to us. The whole pie is soggy and cold before the pizza's half eaten. Sorry Mario, that's not what I expect, ever, and especially not for that price. We kept...
menupages.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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I didn't enjoy the pizza. My friends and i shared a few, including the one with the egg on it, which was act. The best one, but the rest of the entree's were not impressive. Sub par even, but the cheese was...
menupages.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly one of my favorite spots in town. The wine selection is above and beyond excellent and the food is absolutely delicious. By far some of the best and classiest pizza new york has to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the coolest thing about this place is waiting for your table! the first room is like a train station with different italian towns printed on large train schedules on the wall.. when you put your name...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came in on a Tuesday evening with a group of 6. They swished us against a wall and we were pretty tightly packed... Extensive wine list!! The pizza was good a bit pricey-didn't think it was anything...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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This is a great and fun place to have dinner with friends. We tried the lardo pizza the last time I was there and it was an experience! The wine list is insane. If you know anyone who can navigate it, you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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I love Otto because it's a way to experience a celebrity chef's cuisine in a more relaxed and more affordable atmosphere, though if you're in the mood to splurge, they still have a great wine list. The pizza...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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I definitely recommend this spot for wine and appetizers after work. Its a great place to relax and enjoy some good wine and cheese (highly recommend the brunello and the cheese sampler). Also, love the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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I've been here twice and was extremely disappointed both times. The "hostesses" at the door act like they don't know what they're doing, but they do know how to be rude! I felt like they were doing me a favor...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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The food here was good, and there was enough space to accompany large groups (if you reserve in advance), but it's very loud and crowded.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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I had lunch here with a big group recently. Its a great, fun restaurant and it wasn't hard to get into. They have an amazing wine list and they have wine tasting classes every month. We had a cheese platter...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Otto is more about a great place to meet for a glass or two of good Italian wines than it is about the food. I was with a relatively large group, and with our reservation only waited about 15 minutes for our...
menupages.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ricotta and the olive oil gelati were what lured me here from the opposite coast, and they're what will bring me back again some day. That they welcomed our kids (they immediately supplied...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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The chintzy portions and weird attempt at creative cuisine were an utter disappointment. They DO have an impressive wine list, and give generously sized glasses with each pour. The wait and the bridge and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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The only draw to this place must be the ability to accommodate large groups (kind of like Carmines). If you really need to go here, stick to the wine list and antipasta selections. I love and eat all levels of...
menupages.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Decidedly sub-mediocre to mediocre fare is what you'll find if you buy into the Mario hype and eat here. If this guy is an "Iron Chef", where do I sign up to challenge him? I've given Otto three chances to...
menupages.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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We went here for a birthday party last night and have to say that this is a great place for that sort of thing. The waiting area/bar is all standing areas with long bar tables reminiscent of a train station in...
menupages.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Sorry for the repetition, but we waited at least 90 minutes past our reservation on a Friday night. If you are starving for Italian, look elsewhere. Dependable wine list. Plan to buy several bottles of wine,...
menupages.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mario keeps it weird with a lard topped pizza and olive oil ice cream. Huge space, with a nice bar area. Be forwarned, the bar area is long high tables for standing room only, not a sit back and relax...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another piece of the Mario Batali empire of food. VERY loud enoteca pizzeria in the heart of the Village. Great thin crust pizza. Tables are hard to come by, but there are standing tables up front....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner last night at Otto. The food was fresh and tasty, the wine was tasty and well-priced, and EVERYONE should try the Olive Oil gelato at least once in their lives!My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mario does pizza - very creative - me likey. Casual scene. Note: same blasting tunes as Babbo.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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It's funny how many reviewers on here talk about the demise of Otto and the influx of a B&T crowd. What's really wrong with Otto is the pretentious, uninformed, high-maintenance clientele who constantly show...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Otto is not your typical pizzeria or italian restaurant. It's just different. And it's great. The pasta is always a good choice, the pizzas are all very interesting. Their wine selection is great. And I've...
menupages.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Despite the previous ratings of long wait times, i actually went during off hours when very few people were there. and still had to promt my waitress to 'speed things up'. the pizza was subpar - it mostly...
menupages.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if it's still like this, but I ate there back when it was first opening. Let's put it this way. The experience was terrible.First, the salads come out watery and soggy. Why?Second, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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The service-staff was adequate but a 1.5 hour wait for mediocre bread, inedible pasta & lousy pizza.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Loved Otto! My husband and I dined there last Saturday night, and we couldn't have had a nicer experience. The lovely hostess initially told us the wait would be over one hour, with the possibility it would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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They don't honor reservations very well so you might as well order. I've waited 45 and 55 minutes past my reservation time the last two times I went. And they did nothing to compensate. Seeing your "train"...
menupages.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found the pizza here to be just ok, and $120 for cheese, wine, and pizza for 3 did not make me very happy. I would definitely return, however, as the atmosphere was hip, the wine was good, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RATING OF ICE CREAM ONLY - PIZZA IS PRETTY GOOD, BUT NOT AS GOOD AS JIANETTO'S TRUCK ON 51st AND PARKEveryone raves about this gelato but it is not quite five stars. Yes, gelato is trickier because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Our son & his girlfiend took us to Otto on a recent visit to NY. Although it was very crowded on a Fridau night, the atmosphere was fun and alive. We had an amazing meal, with courses selected by the Sommelier...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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I thought the food was amazing and the wine selection was great. Everyone at my table loved it! The atmosphere is great for a group or a couple. I will definitely be going back and I highly recommend it.
menupages.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
now that i am an obsessive yelp-reader, i felt the need to consult the reviews before dining at otto. and now, i am going to add my two cents to the realm of otto reviews.i had prepared myself for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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A 2.5 hour wait for a table for four is fine at Nobu...not at Otto. The hostess broad was so rude it made me sick. Judging from other reviews of the bad service, she fits right in. The cheese and meat platter...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have now been to Otto three times and have first hand accounts from at least 12 other people so I think I can paint a pretty good picture of the place.The first time was with a large family group...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Amazing antipasti / vegetable dishes. Very extensive and diverse wine list. Great Italian-style pizza. The desserts were fantastic - the olive oil gelato was superb with little explosions of fleur-du-sel in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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I ate there a few weeks ago and will definitely not go back. Everyone we encountered was rude. Service was exceptionally slow, and that was AFTER we waited nearly an hour and a half to get seated. There is no...
menupages.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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After spending over $500 on a business dinner, a manager knelt down at our table and asked us to quote, "wrap it up" and move to the bar. We apparantely had been at the table for 2 hours and she needed to seat...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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This place fits the bill perfectly for tourists and out-of-towners who expect New York restaurants to be over-rated - complete with a rude/condescending/self-righteous staff. It is not even worth mentioning...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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The wait times are exceedingly long - whatever they tell you, add 30 minutes and then some. Yes, the food is cheap, but you 'pay for it' in the long wait times.
menupages.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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It used to be quite good, but now it is overrun with a bridge & tunnel crowd and too many students. Service is mediocre at best - and even food has gone downhill.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Once again I was disappointed with the service and food at this restaurant. The food is "peasant" Italian food. The atmosphere is loud and touristy. There are too many Italian restaurants in NY that locals...
menupages.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a pizzeria it is barely adequate. As your average Italian restaurant, it is passable. Not really a fan of the big name places owned by big name chefs and this one doesn't deliver. The pizza was OK...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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My friend eats here all the time, so when i came to nyc from florida, she said i had to try it. we made a reservation for a sunday night at 10pm and were seated immediately (didn't think we would need the...
menupages.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED! The food is not great. The atmosphere and vibe is fun, but that's about it. We got 3 pizzas: the clam was decent, the pepperoni was the best but just like any other pizza, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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This place is just great. I've been here a few times - had pizza and pasta - perfect each time. Don't forget the amazing wine list and the delicious gelato. The seafood antipasti are just perfect. If you're...
menupages.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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I recently went to Otto after my friends raved about the pizza and gelato. They were right. The margherita pizza is ultra thin with incredible tomato sauce and just the right amount of mozzarella and basil....
menupages.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the strachiatella ice cream. It is honestly among the best flavors you will ever try.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When-you are meeting some friends for drinksNot when-you want a real dinnerGood wine and antipasta - hopping place - but any thing that required cooking left much to be desired - I agree with Tracy T....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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I agree with most of the reviews here. We had four different kinds of Pizza. The crust was just average by New York City standards. Of course it is much much better than the pizzas at the kitschy chain CPK...
menupages.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Anyway, for those that are intersted, most of the food that we ordered was very good. Pizza in particular was excellent.
menupages.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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So....to all of you complaining you can't get your bucatini pasta substituted with spaghetti, or why can't we have a side of tomato sauce, or why can't I just go in the kitchen and cook my own dish. Well, let...
menupages.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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After being disappointed time and time again, my boyfriend and I have decided that we have made out last trip to otto. First of all, the food is overrated. The chef also has an unbelievable ego. He refused to...
menupages.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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Went to Otto last night for the first time. The pizza was really average and the gelato and wine list were amazing (as someone mentioned below). The staff was nice but it was difficult to get our waitress's...
menupages.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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I have been to Otto before and really enjoyed it about a year ago. This time I ordered and had it delivered. We ordered a bunch of the pizzas. It was cold, no toppings, and just flat out not appealing. I will...
menupages.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hadn't found real carbonara in the States (it's always made with cream instead of egg, basically alfredo) until dining here tonight. Yeah, of course it wasn't as good as in Rome but it was close...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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If anyone is used to discriminatory eating arrangements, then this is the place for you! Some seats in the bar you can eat at and others you will get your waiter fired or so you're told (however, if the waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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In fact for a day-to-day favorite, Otto would it. The food is exceptional, the wine list is excellent and the service is great for the type of restaurant this is. To clarify, this is an inexpensive restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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I've been to Otto's several times and I have never been disappointed despite the negative reviews I have seen here. Their wine list is outstanding, the food is great, and the gelato is fantastic. It is true...
menupages.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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seated politely promptly. nice bar, open kitchen beautiful. pizzas/pastas are $9, most places charge way more, this place could too. food arrived fast. pasta was outstanding, pizzas very good. small appetizers...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the deceptively simple pasta with butter, olive oil and pepper, which was EXCELLENT. My girlfriend ordered the pizza with peppers, which didn't have tomato sauce or cheese, and she enjoyed it a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always get some cheese-It comes with truffled honey,Which is liquid joy
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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While Mario Batali is true to the food of Italy he is not true to the Italian culture as foar as letting you linger to enjoy your meal. His staff is trained to move you out as soon as possible to turn the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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The molasses from which their selection of rum is derived runs faster than the service at this atrocity of modern dining. Calling this "LACKLUSTER" would be insufficient- implying perhaps that while there once...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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My pasta was crunchy. The waiter condescendingly told me it was supposed to be al dente. My companion's pasta was al dente, mine was maybe dunked in hot water for 30 seconds. I've been to Lupa and Babbo and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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I've been to Otto several times now, and the food is very good (especially the gelato). However, it is a horrible place to take guests from out of town, because they service is bad and the experience is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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I would never go back for the sub-par entrees or pizza served, but would definitely go back to hang out in the front bar-room area, which is excellent for meeting up with people for a drink and having some...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Although I enjoyed my meal at Otto, there are many better valued Italian restuarants in the city. The food is decent, but not particularly astounding. However, the cheese platter is very good. The restuarant...
menupages.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another Mario success. The pizza is great. The wine list is superb. The atmosphere is delightful. This is the sort of place that warms hearts and melts panties. What?! Honestly, a great time -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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I don't get the so-so and negative reviews, feel like they must have eaten in a completely different restaurant..I dine in some very good restaurants around the country, and I'm telling you, this is a GEM! The...
menupages.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Took my girlfriend to this place for dinner the other night. Everyone there was incredibly rude to us all night; really the worst service I've ever seen at a restaurant. Food was mediocre, and all the pizzas...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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the pizza here at otto is nothing to write home about. that being said...the gelato at otto is not, not, not NOT under ANY circumstances to be missed.oh my!! the texture--so smooth and rich! the flavors!...
menupages.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Italian fare at Otto is simple and rustic. We started with a plate of prosciutto ($9) and got just that. A large plate covered with large thin slices of meat. I could see how this might be enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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4 of us went and had reservations. The hostess couldn't have been ruder from the moment we walked in. We stayed and enjoyed a great meal of appetizers and lots of wine. An unexpected guest came by, grabbed an...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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There is nothing positive I can say about this place. Everything from service to food was just awful. I am shocked that there are any positive comments here!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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It is too bad that the bartenders' rude behavior and pathetic service will cost this otherwise fun and yummy restaurant valuable business.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm, Mario does it again. Excellent and simple dishes, try the Pasta Alla Norma or the Margherita Pizza, and the cheese plate. It will never disappoint.Huge wine selection, and a large waiting area...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Batali and Bastianich bring Italia to NYC. Nobody does it better. If you want to go out for fine Italian Dining, go to Babbo or Del Posto. Otto is a Enoteca (Wine Bar) that serves great food. That is the way...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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OK, the train-station-style reservation system is the most creative thing I've seen in a restaurant. I hate to say it, but it almost makes waiting for a table fun. But was it worth the long wait... We went in...
menupages.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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friend in from L.A. booked reservations for 7ppl.horrible mistake. RUDE hostess. reservations for 7:00 for 7 people got us seated at 7:45. waited 18 minutes before anyone offered us water!! THEN another 15...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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It was ok..not to be snobbish because i am not a critic,writer and/or chef but i love to dine and i appreciate good food and good service. That being said. The atmosphere was fun, busy and noisy. The staff was...
menupages.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although the wait can be long, even with a reservation, the small bites, thin crust pizzas, sweet and salty olive oil gelato, and extensive wine list make Otto a winner - affordable and delicious,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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Love love love otto. The staff is so gracious and knowledgable. The sommelier is top notch. What every restaurant should aim to be. The atmoshere is close to perfection of what a pizza restaurant should be......
menupages.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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you go for the amazing wine list, antipasti, meats & cheeses, and above all, the best gelato that I have found in NYC. I returned there just last weekend to sit at the bar and have gelato. I do not understand...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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After reading the numerous reviews, I have to strongly disagree. The place is packed 7 nights a week for a reason. The pizza's are amazing, especially the egg pizza (I'm addicted to it). When in season the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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The eggplant pasta was cold by the time it was delivered, but at least the one delicious dessert is the ice cream - the stracciatella hazelnut ice cream is out of this world.
menupages.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go Mario! I get delivery of this place all the time. The manilla clam pizza is a pain in the ass to put together but damn it it's worth it. Nice pasta's and a changing bruschetta that the Di Medici's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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Otto is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. First, the wine list is spectacular. They have all regions of Italy covered (the piemonte selection is my favorite), and the prices are very reasonable. Get...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Otto is a great place, but beware: my wife and I went there for our anniversary and while we waited for our table, she ordered a glass of wine at the bar...for $26. While I would usually slap the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another Batali restaurant? Don't worry...you will love this place. #1...the pricing is great...you're not going to get kicked in the wallet (too badly). #2...the food is fantastic. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Otto has become my "we don't know what to do/where to eat" staples. No matter what night of the week you walk in, there is always a fun, somewhat trendy crowd packed into the front bar with tall...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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Food is great, wines are excellent, and atmosphere is great, if you like loud, exhuberant energy and occasionally raucous table-neighbors. Ask for recommendations from the staff - they know their stuff, and...
menupages.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go to Otto if you don't drink wine. Why? The selection of foods (excluding the pizza) is centered around the vast, and I mean VAST, selection of wines. I recommend the Primitivo or Nero D'Avola...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Otto gets a 9.5 on my scale for awesome restaurants to go to when in NYC. Great place to take a first date. Cool atmosphere, nice staff, and the food is fresh and delicious. Not to leave out the wine,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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Dined their on 1/8/06...and AS ALWAYS mario aims to please. We were a party of 8, seated within minutes and treated like Roman Kings. Salads, pizza, and gelati were all AS ALWAYS fab! I ordered the margherita...
menupages.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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Otto gets a 9.5 on my scale for awesome restaurants to go to when in NYC. Great place to take a first date. Cool atmosphere, nice staff, and the food is fresh and delicious. Not to leave out the wine, the wine...
menupages.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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The four of us went there for lunch during the week to try out one of the 8 venues by Mr. Mario Batali. Overall, it was a good experience. All of us ordered an individual pizza - unique toppings on a pita...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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Nice space with a good vibe. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. But all the food was much too aggressively salted. The clams on my pizza actually tasted more like anchovies. I've been to Italy 5 or 6...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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Mario Batali has redefined the restaurant business and has recreated what it was like to sit around in your italian grandmothers house, drinking wine and snacking on the finest foods from italy. The wine list...
menupages.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Arrived rather weary after a day of work and errands, and popped in for a quick bite and glass of wine. Love this place! Hostesses were so friendly and w/o airs like so many places, which turns me off right...
menupages.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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I wrote a review about a year ago; I reread my review; ALL of it still holds true; read on: I didn't even stick around after I waited over forty five minutes for a table at 10:30 PM, on a Tuesday night. I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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I was wandering the Village streets when I stumbled upon Otto and went in for a snack. I was quickly seated (Saturday, early lunch - you should be so lucky). The room is trendy and without pretense. T...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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what a terrible experience! my family and i were there to celebrate my 8-year-old son's birthday. he loves this place. however, it was a disaster. first, they mixed up our order. when we politely informed us...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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We brought a party of 9 people on a Sunday afternoon when the resturant is quiet. There were only 2 other tables occupied. We sat for 20 minutes before getting any attention & having to ask for water. We had...
menupages.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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I've only had the pizza here so I can't comment on the other food. I've tried it a couple of times and ordered take out as well. In general, the pizza is pretty bad, the Margherita in particular. Skimpy on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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Love it. The wine is great, the food is great, the service is great, and the atmosphere is great. Our waiters have always been incredible, very helpful and polite. I could have used a refill on my water, but...
menupages.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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We went here for our anniversary dinner. Everything was quite good- I especially recommend the Caprese appetizer. If you love cheese and olives, try those plates here too. It's an interesting combination of...
menupages.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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The great: The food first of all. The pizzas are sublime. Perfect crust, superfresh ingredients. Simplistic perfection. the meats and cheeses as appetizers are also beyond belief. The wines by the glass (by...
menupages.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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I usually take out from Otto and pick it up myself. The take out person either is too impressed to hear your order or he will decide the way you want it. I ordered pizza. No pepper on anything. I told them and...
menupages.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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I am shocked at the reviews of Otto. This place is excellent. My only guess is that many people's palettes are not sophisticated enough to recognize good food. Otto uses top quality ingredients and is...
menupages.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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It was a very dissapointing experience! First the music has hard rock! it has even hard to have a conversation! The services was extremely slow, or food when it finally got in out table was COLD! It is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Having read so much about this place I couldn't wait to try their food. Can you believe that at a Batali restaurant the pasta is undercooked? And the buffalo mozzarella on the pizza tasted like it had gone...
menupages.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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we recently ate at otto for my friend's birthday party. we waited over an hour for a table and the food was dissapointing. the pasta was not "al dente," but undercooked. the sauce had the taste and consistancy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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I went here for a surprise b-day party and was unimpressed. The pizza is average at best . . . I had one piece of pizza, a taste of gelato and one piece of bread w/ some beans which came to $40! There was so...
menupages.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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so it was my b/f and I around 6 o'clock no resveration. the place really packed yet so we didn't have to wait to be seated. My b/f had linguini, and I had their spaghetti. I was disappointed that my dish was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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The other reviewers are right- this is the best gelato I have had in New York (except maybe Caio Bella). Amazing and delicious. The food is good- especially for the price. The atmosphere is fun. Make a...
menupages.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Yum! This place is a must try. The cheese plate is one of the better cheese plates I've had in the city and goes great w/ a plate of prosciutto. Wine lovers will be very pleased with the HUGE selection of...
menupages.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Loved Otto! I'm not sure I would rank the pizza among the top of the pizzerie I've eaten at, but it is definitely delicious. We started with some antipasti, including the eggplant caponata, and one of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Come here for the gelato alone. 5 stars for that. Great experience. I haven't yet tried all of the flavors, but some outstanding unique ones are olive oil (very fruitty) and ricotta (went from lemony at the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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I lived in Italy for six years - I was quite dissapointed with Otto. The decor was very mass scale-ish with no particular charm. Not romantic!! The pizza was the most awful I've had in NYC, and our salad was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Although the enticingly fresh prosciutto simply melts in your mouth, the remaining menu items may leave you wanting more. The menu is limited w/ maybe 20 variations of pizza & 7-10 pastas along w/ selections...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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At the risk of sounding blasphemous, I'd suggest that the wine list is too extensive. Even as a lover of Italian wines like Barolos, Barbarescos, Brunellos and Super Tuscans; I found the selection to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Pizza MargheritaSpaghetti Carbonara did not have enough proscuitto or pancetta and tasted like the kitchen was in a rush.very very crowdedwill prob not go back
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Gotta go for a group dinner and socializing.
menupages.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Mario just keeps on getting better and better. The only downfall to this place is that it is so darn good, everyone knows about it and goes there, which means you have to wait for that table. Thankfully, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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This place was great! I went on a friend's recommendation on a Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised. The cheese plate and desserts are by far the best food items on the menu. Definitely go for those -...
menupages.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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I've eaten at OTTO several times now. Don't bother going for the food - sure the appetizers are great. The pizza is ok and the pasta mediocre. But the dessert - -the dessert is PHENOMENAL. I can't believe more...
menupages.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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I was skeptical about trying this place cause I had read and heard mixed things about it but went with a friend on a Sat. night in May and really enjoyed it. I thought the pasta and pizza were great - the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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I am always looking forward to go to Otto. I adore their cheese to take as a starter (Coach triple cream and the Gorgonzola are amazing). I never know what to get as wine as I am not an italian wine expert, so...
menupages.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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Overall, the service, dessert and wine were very good! However, the pastas were extremely disappointing. It was overly salty and served with uncooked pasta. We sent it back, and the pasta were further cooked,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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I love Otto. The pizzas are innovative and delicious (great thin crust) and there are even cheeseless pizzas for those who don't like cheese. The gelato is to die for, the best I've ever had. The wine list is...
menupages.com - user review - 06/11/2005
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fabulous restaurant - great food & service! the wine list is SO extensive and the family-style dining makes it fun. definitely a terrific meal had by all :)
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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We had a great time at Otto with my friends to celebrate my birthday. The food was fine, but not fantastic. The waitress did a fair job. The sommelier was did not do a great job. The wines he recommended were...
menupages.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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The atmosphere and food is great! I always bring my out-of-town guests here! It is true Italian food!
menupages.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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Otto is an excellent and affordable way to enjoy Mario Batali's genius while in NYC. Menu options are varied, but the real reason to eat here are the fabulous thin crusted Neopolitan styled pizzas. The clam...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2005
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When I first walked into Otto, I loved the laid back casual attitude. It is definitely more like a trattoria, than a traditional Italian pasta joint. The wine list will blow your mind. It is regional and has...
menupages.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Fabulous wines served in double portions and the perfect amount of delicious, inventive Italian food. No, this isn't Bertucci's, so you won't get a massive casserole dish of food, but what you will get is...
menupages.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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Otto provides its patrons with fantastic food at extraordinarily reasonable prices. Any dissenters must frequent the olive garden; if you need reassurance, walk 5 minutes to check the prices at Mr. Batali's...
menupages.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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Eaten here a hundred times and love it. But avoid the back room, it is incredibly loud. Our waiter had to shout at us. The front section with the wood panelled walls is much nicer, and feels more intimate.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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We waited 2 1/2 hours for a table. Even when we did get seated, it was because we made our presence felt in desperation. The only mitigating factor was the two excellent bottles of wine we drank while...
menupages.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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After reading reviews & editors I wasn't sure if the pizza was going to be good - But made reservations. Pizza was terrific- thin,crisp, VERY TASTY crust - Had the Pane frattau-with egg on top - was great!...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2005
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If you are not from NYC maybe it doesn't seem like a good deal - like the prior review entitled "Overpriced, small portions" by mrsmaytag. I don't know what kind of fat bottom portions you are expecting - But...
menupages.com - user review - 04/11/2005
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Tiny portions in an Italian Restaurant? Prices seem good till you see what they serve you. The food at Otto's is ok, but the crowds there would have you thinking they're giving food away! Prepared to be...
menupages.com - user review - 04/09/2005
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We really enjoyed this "pizza experience". The appetizers were excellent and the pizza, although covered with some not so common toppings, were really, really good! To compliment the meal, Otto has a variety...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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OK, I have a daughter so I understand taking children out, but this was insane. I was so excited to try this place (great atmosphere, great wine list, food looked great) but we had to leave because it was like...
menupages.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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My dinner at Otto was perfect...the waiter's recommendations, the delicious food, the cool atmosphere! Do not miss the olive oil gelato with blood oranges, even if you NEVER eat dessert or think fruit doesn't...
menupages.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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They serve real Italian food. The pizza is thin and with the proper amount of toppings. They offer a wide selection of entrees and pizzas. The decor is really nice. The prices are extremely reasonable given...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2005
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We deliberately reserved two tables of 6 people each for a corporate event to retain our ability to order from the regular menu. Despite having 2 free tables in close proximity, the unapologetic manager...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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I'm especially partial to the arugala salad, it's classic but they've done something to make it delicious. The pizza is good, without overdoing the toppings. Great wine list. I especially like the warm, woodsy...
menupages.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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Waiting 45 minutes for a table on a Wednesday night was a little daunting, but this place was worth the wait. 4 dishes and a bottle of wine for under $70 in Manhattan! Try the Baba A Rum dessert - Delicious.
menupages.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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This is a great and, for NYC, inexpensive place for good Italian food (predominantly pizza) and excellent Italian wine.The wine list is outstanding, with probably thirty wines available by the quartino (1/3 of...
menupages.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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Extremely overrated. For a much better pizza/win experience try Gonzo.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2005
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Had dinner with here a group of people and had a great time. The wine is terrific and I really enjoyed my pizza. The best part of the meal was the gelato, of course. Try the olive oil and the goat's milk! Will...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2005
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Pizza was good, atmosphere is great, wine selection is amazing. Would definitely go again.
menupages.com - user review - 02/18/2005
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Too avoid a long wait, try going for lunch. The caprese is amazing and the offerings reminded me of Rome. Don't forget to leave room for Gelato...HEAVENLY! Tip: order a sample of two or three gelati instead of...
menupages.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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While visiting the great city of New York, I and my party happened upon Otto's. It looked wonderful and warm from the sidewalk so we dicided to check it out. After finding out it was a Mario B. restaurant we...
menupages.com - user review - 02/13/2005
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I've been frequenting Otto for over a year and love it. The food is outstanding - very tasty and well priced. The atmosphere is awesome too. I've never had a bad experience there - and its even better now that...
menupages.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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Well, what can I say....first of all, I called to make a reservation and was told that they were not taking reservations over the phone., but that we should get to the restaurant and put our names down. We got...
menupages.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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We went last Saturday for lunch and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the wine list is extensive and reasonable, and the gelato was the best that I've had in the city. Our server was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2005
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My family and I had a great time at this restaurant. The food is very interesting, very hip, just what you expect from a great chef - even though the menu and ambiance are very relaxed. The wine list was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza joint I've tried in NYC. Otto is a Mario Batali restaurant, so I heard all the rave reviews before dining there. It was built up to the sky and I was primed to tear it down. No such luck on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2005
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Otto has been my savior any night of the week! Wether i'm dining alone at the bar, meeting friends, or eating with my parents. The menu is fantastik, and always a delight. The staff is enthusiastic and smart....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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We have been to Otto several times over the last year or two because it can't be beat for the food and value. We have never had a problem with waiting for a table (we usually eat between 5:30 and 8pm) and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2005
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Delicious verdure (vegetable mixtures), interesting pizzas, unusual gelati, marvelous wines, and a lovely warm decor make for a friendly visit. However, problems occur with the wait staff. Aside from one...
menupages.com - user review - 12/18/2004
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The food is "elegantly simple," the uncomplicated preparation allows the flavors to soar thru. There are wines for all tastes and price ranges and the service is warm, deep, and friendly. A very knowledgable...
menupages.com - user review - 11/30/2004
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The best place to eat if you don't have time for Babbo.
menupages.com - user review - 11/23/2004
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For what it's worth, the pizza is pricey but I have no complaints. The past dishes are priced moderately, the wait staff is not that great, but I guess that's what keeps prices down. As for the comment about...
menupages.com - user review - 11/09/2004
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Otto's not for everyone. If you're looking for great 'pizza' as you know it you would probably be better served hitting a local pizzerria - there are hundreds in this city that make a capable pie. But if your...
menupages.com - user review - 10/26/2004
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I've been to Otto at least 8 times in the last year and have always had excellent food and service, even when it was insanely crowded. The best time was on Sunday afternoon, when it wasn't packed, and service...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2004
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Ignore what the complainers below wrote. This place is perfect: delicious food, good wine, amazing cheese!
menupages.com - user review - 10/07/2004
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A real taste of Italy. Great atmosphere, authentic pizza and superb appetizers. The quattro stagioni pizza was amazing. Closest thing in NYC I've had to true Italian pizza. Hundreds of wines to go with it at...
menupages.com - user review - 09/24/2004
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I was so looking forward to eating my Spaghetti alla Carbonara at Otto. Boy, was I disappointed! It was poor. I think they poured the whole box of salt on my plate. How dare they serve so-called Italian dishes...
menupages.com - user review - 08/25/2004
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We were so excited to try Otto when it first opened. The place has a nice look and lots of space. Our server brought a different pizza than my boyfriend had ordered, and when we called him over to say so, he...
menupages.com - user review - 08/13/2004
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Being an Italian-American with a mom who is an exceptional cook, I have a tendency to be extremley picky about my Italian food; especially my pizza (which my mom makes from scratch). The pizza was OK. The...
menupages.com - user review - 08/12/2004
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What is with the service in NYC lately? We had a business lunch at Otto recently. There were only 2 tables in the back room so you would think you might see your waiter. No way. We ordered our drinks and food...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2004
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I travel from Northern New Jersey to get my Otto fix. Dennis the head bar manager knows us by name and Mark and Allen always make sure everything is perfect. Healthy wine pours in miniature carafes always make...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2004
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I'm dazed and confused, I sat next to a group of whankers from mtv, highlighting how great it is to rip off the young people and get rich, and then the food I had ordered was so gross, I just couldn't finish...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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Though Otto is mostly gone to the bridge and tunnel crowd these days, that doesn't mean one can't enjoy it, especially since you get top-notch food and service for prices far, far below, say, the Time Warner...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2004
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Great place for big groups - or even a date. The food is good - but contrary to typical Italian, they don't "load" up your plate - portions are small, but it allows for you to get a wide range of items. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2004
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Friends brought me here on a Sat. night and our group of 5 was seated immediately. Great wine list, grouped by region of Italy which was fun. Delicious, not-too-funky cheeses (very little mold)and condiments....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2004
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getting seated is a hell of an ordeal at dinner. being stuck at the bar while waiting is just as irritating- skip drinks since they're slow to return change and it only keep the hostess waiting impatiently....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2004
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Food was average at best, however, service was even worse. After spending about 2 hours in the restaurant our waiter decided to call it a night without even asking if we wanted dessert. Hey, I'm a size zero -...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2004
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i dislike my otto experience more as the hours move on. A wannabe chic, trendy place, the menu itself screamed pretentiousness. The unfriendly, self-important service is probably mandated by management since...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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Go to the bar and eat there. The bartenders are awesome and super knowledgable. The pizzas, salads, and small plates are all delicious. And try the gelato! Olive oil and seat salt gelato...sounds crazy but its...
menupages.com - user review - 05/06/2004
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Every time I go to Otto I can't help but feel like I want to move into their kitchen. Everything about it makes me smile - from the European train station schedule board that announces the next table to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2004
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Olive Oil Gelato, sounds strange but is truly awakening. The are other more traditional flavors that are excellent as well. The pizza is crisp and flavored concisely. Everytime I go there, I leave happy....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2004
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I had a wonderful meal at Otto. We started with caprese which was one of the best I've tried... and then had the quattro formaggio pizza which was one of the best I've had in the city (probably ties with La...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2004
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Spent time in northern Italy and fell in love with that style of Pizza (thin crust and fresh cheeses). Here in NY, Otto has the best pizza I've had since then. The wines are great and the desserts/coffee are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2004
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This place is simply put a terrific bargain. Take the advice of the other reviewers and make a meal out of the high quality, savory antipasti that is offered. (I agree that the pizza is amazing when fresh from...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2004
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You'd think this place would be a pretentious who's-who thanks to ownership by carrot top Batali, but it's surprisingly approachable. It's great for celebrations, the reservation staff is friendly, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2004
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the cheese dish was probably the best part of the meal. though the portions were smaller than average, the flavor and sauces that accompany them (truffle honey, cherries and peaches in mustard sauce) were all...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2004
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I must say any restaurant I have been to where Mario is part owner, is wonderful! Our server, Fernando, was excellent at describing the wines to perfection. I also like the fact that you can order superb wines...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2003
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the restaurant's vibe is vibrant and group dining friendly. the best part of my meal would be the antipasti: the eggplant was divine and gobbled up quickly. as for the pizza... i advise to fill up on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2003
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Never have I been treated so badly at a restaurant in NYC or any place on earth. To begin, the menu not only TRIES to be pretentious and obnoxious but succeeds when complimented with the rudeness of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2003
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Had the prosciutto arugula pizza classic and it was just ok. The arugula was more stem than leaf and they were kinda stingy on the prosciutto. Wife had the margherita and it was totally off. Looked and tasted...
menupages.com - user review - 11/28/2003
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This place was fun and the wine list was extensive. However, the waitress never asked us how our food was, we had to ask for our wine to be chilled as it was warm, and 3 out of the 4 apps we ordered were...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2003
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Loved my experience there! It was my second time and was even better than the 1st. Didn't have to wait long and the service was perfect. Food was so tasty and excellent. The only mistake was ordering the 4...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2003
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If you like your pizza with crispy thin crust, heavenly cheese and a sauce that is just the pure essence of tomato you will love the pizza at Otto. No load of oil and no garlic. This is the closest to the...
menupages.com - user review - 10/24/2003
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Go here on a quiet Sunday afternoon, like I did, and get treated quite well. Even got a glimpse of Mario himself teaching some kids how to slice cheese. But that was the highlight, and that is why this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2003
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Gotta love the flights & the apps, the never-ending wine list easily deciphered by the super friendly & insightful waitstaff ... however, the pizzas are merely above average (but are an excellent value at...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2003
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Decided to go in on a lark, over Labor Day weekend. The space wasn't too crowded so there was none of the noise factor I've heard about. Seated promptly and warmly. Service was quite good, as our waiter was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2003
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What a fun, elegant way to do pizza. Casual food for a food lovers. Fun pizzas, great slice proscuitto and other charcuterie. We had a wonderful bottle of wine. Fabulous ambiance the red rustic walls and wood...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2003
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Otto Enoteca and Pizzeria is fantastic. The food is unbelievable and the service is spectacular. One of the managers, Peter, was extremely accomodating and friendly and really enhanced our overall experience....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2003
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it was so loud in otto that when we left we were still deaf. the food was nothing great--i'd rather have a slice on the street. the best part of the whole experience was the free breadsticks.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2003
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What a wine list! LOVED everything. We went for lunch, so we missed the dinner crowds but our experience was well worth the 50.00 we spent. The pizzas are true to Italina art (not the American version of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2003
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...but the rest is worth a visit. Absolutely delicious cheeses and meats, plus a wine selection to die for. We tried the anchovies, and eggplant caponata, too - all was great. Go with the idea of having a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2003
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My wife and I recently had dinner here and really enjoyed it. Will definitely return: - long wine list with interesting and VERY reasonable selections - cheese plate came with delicious sauces (honey/truffle,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2003
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I strongly disagree with critics of this restaurant. I think the people miss the point entirely. This is not supposed to be like your corner pizza parlor. This restaurant is for people who have a true taste...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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Aside from the awful din - at the least, cut the music, please! - it's a lot like a wine bar in Venice. Don't go expecting the usual app., main, dessert. Instead, roam the limited menu for tastes that appeal -...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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...pizza at OTTO is totally overated. As much as I love Mario for his passion and concept, the critics really love kissing this guy's !@*. It's as if he can do no wrong... amazing... But I love Mario...I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2003
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What part of "Enoteca" don't you understand? Excellent, very affordable wine list. The quartos are a great deal--I suppose some people confuse that with "wines by the glass." The gelato is the best in New York...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2003
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UNBELEIVABLE!! SUPERB italian, from the wine straight through to the caramel brittle gelato sundae!! Totally authentic yet creatice. I discovered italian like never before and I AM italian!! The Bruschetta...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2003
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Only went for a late night gelato and a glass of wine, but the gelato was awesome! Oddly, I would highly recommend the olive oil gelato with strawberries...surprisingly good. Chocolate mint was also quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2003
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...just for the cheeses with truffle honey and the mind-blowing gelatos. they are unique and divine.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2003
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My group agreed that Otto offers delicious morsels of food with an intense & satisfying flavor. Prices were ridiculous, which we anticipated - 3 pieces of cheese @ $9.00 is laughable. But, the food IS worthy -...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2003
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Great wine, great salad, EXCELLENT thin crust pizza and AMAZING gelato --try the hazelnut. The place is huge -- there was no wait for a table. It is a very hip pizza place.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2003
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I realized Otto was a wine bar and NOT a restaurant. Im not a wine connoisseur so their extensive list didnt impress me. The atmosphere is very nice and inviting. I was lucky enough to be seated in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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i agree with some of the other reviewers. otto isn't so much a full restaurant like mario's lupa or babbo but a fantastic italian wine experience. go with friends who appreciate great wines, order a couple of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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Though the pizzas were good and had delicious fresh tomato sacue, lets face it, its still pizza and it doesn't become any more amazing after an hour and a half wait. The wait staff and sommelier were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2003
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the pizza romana was delicious as well as the caprese.But you absolutely MUST try the Olive oil gelato with Blood oranges! YUMMY!!! It had to have been a recipe discovered by accident ! the service was great,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2003
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Hearing the name like Mario Batali's associated with a restaurant makes any wallet cringe. My lady and I were in the mood for something different, so we tried it out. I, who hates anchovies, was stunned by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2003
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Went for lunch on Sunday. The place was very crowded and not quite as nice as Clementine's was. Sampled a few pizzas, some wine, and a salad. The pizzas were pretty good. I'm just not sure what all the hubbub...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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Arrived, received one of their silly tickets (Biglietto/Emilia). Did not feel transported to Italy. Ordered the lardo pizza, the pizza came with a strip of bacon on top?Did they think that someone who ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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First the compliments: I actually liked the ambience. Nothing fancy - looks quite similar to the previous restaurant/bar/club that it replaced. But the setting is casual, lively, and perhaps a good place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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All this place has his the name of Mario Batali, my wife and I went there and were very disappointed. It was so so at best and definitely not worth the prices on the menu! There are much better pizza joints...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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Bar: great bar areas, very impressive wine list with very knowledgeable staff to help in the selection, this part is a home run. Restaurant: way too noisy, can't hear yourself think, food selection extremely...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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We went to Otto on a Saturday night around 9:30. It was packed and we ended up finding a spot on one of the many white marble counters in the front of the restuarant. There was no seating room but we ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2003
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Expensive, for unremarkable pizza. The clam pizza is served with the clams in their shells. I think at $14 for a very small, mediocre pizza, they should take the clams out of the shell. The other pies we also...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2003
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Enoteca? No. Pizzeria? No. Mario out for the buck? Yes.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2003
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THE most confusing menu every written. An incredibly over priced wine list. Ear busting noise. Group style seating, like your elementary school cafeteria if you do not exactly fit one of their open tables.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2003
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Mario, Mario. I was very hopeful to find true Italian pizza. With all your travels to Italy (even working in Bologna, my hometown) I expected Italian pizza. It's simple really. But, while your pizza still has...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2003
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The pizza tasted like matzoh bread with sauce on it. I liked the atmosphere, but our waiter had such attitude. They have a great wine list, and the gelato was really good. However, this is NY - better pizza...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2003
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Just because the menu looks cheap at first glance doesn't mean you'll spend less than 40 dollars at this overrated pizzaria. Why? First, you'll be waiting at least 1 to 2 hours on a busy weekend. That means...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2003
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ALl of the reviews I have read on Otto are so terribly critical. This is NYC guys! Where can you go to a great restaurant owned by a fabulous chef and see him at the counter assisting? Where can you have a fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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Sorry Mario. Love your show, love Po and Lupa... but Otto was a crushing disappointment. We went in at an off-time and waited for only 20 minutes. [Note to reader: only go at an off-time and it will offset...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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After reading many reviews, I was excited to try Otto. We walked right in on a Sunday night and did not have to wait. Our waitress was pushy, arrogant and ignorant. The caprese salad was great. Best mozzerella...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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I love the NY restaurant scene, the critics and pundits love to build someone up and then knowck them down. Mario Battali's Otto doesn't promise to be Alain Ducasse so give it a break. The pizza is very good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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I have never, ever been to a restaurant in NYC where I was rushed some much by the waitstaff & even told to 'bite me' by our waitperson. It happened at Otto on a Saturday early evening dinner I had with my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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We were there at 7:00 and did not leave till 12:30. We waited for almost 2 hours for a seat & then had to sit at a community table, the pizza was not worth the waite or any waite for that matter. I expected...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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My friend took me there for my birthday; objectively speaking, it was avg. food for fancy prices; menu consisted of one page; antipasto, and pizza; that was pretty much it; the other 3 pages was to my surprize...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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went twice since it is in the neighborhood, both times very ok. the wait is looong and when my table was called after two hours (and 3 glasses of wine), i cheered like i had won the lottery, as did others,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2003
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This place is way over-rated. There is much better pizza in the city than at Otto. I can't believe people would actually wait 2 hours to eat here.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2003
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loved the caprese salad and had great service- a new favorite
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Being a huge fan of Mario Batali's cooking and loving pizza, I was excited to learn that the much awaited Otto Enoteca had opened its doors to the public. Too bad it sucked! Although we had a three hour wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2003
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So I'm usually a huge fan of Batali's - Lupa, Babbo, & Esca...even his Food Network shows...but this time I was very disappointed. It isn't that the food or the service is bad in any way it is just that we (I)...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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pizza on the grill is an insult to Italy and they have the most ignorant waitstaff i ever seen
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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I was really excited about this restaurant. We went opening weekend and got a table without waiting because we showed up around 5:30. The menu was completely baffling. I started asking questions but soon...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2003
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Went there for the first time last night. Waited for an hour, but it was well worth it. Amazing atmosphere. The wine selection was great and everyone loved the pizza. I know I'll be back!!!!!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2003
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ambience was bustling, fun, loud and the service was good. however, the food was disappointing: tried two antipasti (octopus and eggplant) which were good but not great. the 2 pizzas we tried (funghi and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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Went with a friend last night and had a decent time. The wait for a table was an hour and 15 minutes! And it's really hard to see your name on the board if you sitting at the bar. The wine was good and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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i knew to come for lunch when there wouldn't be a wait. great idea. the place to youself, great friendly service and the best real pizza i've had in a long time. lovely light crisp just the right amount dough,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2003
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The Mario/Joe team have done it again. The concept is simple,the food is simple,the wine list is inexpensive.Everything was great,of course we went early and didn't have to endure a wait.It was packed when we...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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I didn't even stick around after I waited over forty five minutes for a table at 10:30 PM, on a Tuesday night. I've read some of the reviews and this place has NOTHING to do with italy, except that it's like...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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It's been open less than 2 weeks, and that really showed in the service -- it was s-o-o-o s-l-o-w. Our server looked, and acted, like a deer caught in the headlights -- on the rare occasions when she visited...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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We went for lunch on Saturday, wait wasn't bad considering that it had only opened recently. The "tickets" for the "cities" are a cute idea. While we were waiting for our "train"/table, we enjoyed a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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The pizza tasted just like the pizza I had in Italy. A lot of people may be scared off by how different that is from NY-style or coal oven pizza, with the softer crust and sweeter sauce, but it was excellent....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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Came to Otto a few days after it's opening date for a late lunch. It's a great space, service just a tad off, but I'm sure it's b/c they're still smoothing out the rough edges. The staff was nevertheless...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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I was disappointed in Otto. I live in the neighborhood and am a fan of Babbo and Lupa. I found the space and the service to be nice, but the pizza was so- so, and the crust was tough. The sides were similar to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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Side dishes were similar to Lupa's which are great. Pizza was disappointing. Although they had decent flavor, they came a bit cold and were not filling. Althou pizzas ran around the $10 range, you would have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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Stopped by for a late lunch date today and was pleasantly surprised by decor and service. This is a charming restaurant and the staff are obviously interested in making a good first impression. However, their...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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Mario continues to do what he knows best. He keeps it simple, fresh, and always interesting. Service, a little rough around the edges, but the food is so delicious you won't really want to be bothered by...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Went here last night. The first friday it was open. By 11pm it had emptied out. Which was a shame beacuse the space is great, the service is friendly if a little slow...i mean the place was empty and it seemed...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2003
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We ventured into Otto for lunch just a few days after the doors opened, but prior to it's official opening, to find a very warm and pleasant atmosphere with very warm and helpful staff. The waiter took his...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Living in the neighborhood, I was excited to have a local Mario Batali restaurant to be a regular at, especially because it was going to be pizza and a block from my bed. I went 'opening night' and after...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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Fine establishment which should be held at the highest regard.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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mario batali's washington square park gelato cart...
nymag.com - user review
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batali, the gifted foodtv chef, owns this large succession of dining areas, serving pizzas, tapas-sized antipasta and seasoned fish dishes, but no pasta. your waiter leaves you two paper-wrapped packages to...
usrg.com - user review
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"i was recently visiting manhattan from richmond, va. i try to come to the city between two and three times a month. i was staying with friends on the upper east side and they had recently eaten at otto...
nymag.com - user review
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explore wines and quirky pizza toppings on eighth...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Modeled after an Italian train station, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's OTTO is located on 8th Street, in the historic One Fifth Avenue building. Serving classic Italian pizzas and pastas, a large selection...
opentable.com - user review
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