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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.
Bartenders, sporting jeans and button-down shirts, pour quartinos (quarter bottle pours, served in mini-carafes) of Italian wine to the casually dressed crowds waiting, and waiting, for a table. Walls in the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/02/2005
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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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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was OK, but you can get much better Italian food in New York for less. The local mom & pop joint I went to a few days later was cheaper and tastier. I don't know why anyone would want to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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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.
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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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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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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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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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Otto on a Wednesday night and it was SLAMMED. The wait for a table for two was an hour and ten minutes, but I didn't mind because we could have drinks and antipasti at the standing tables…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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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.
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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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.
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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5.0 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.
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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Food is delish - wine list extensive - atmosphere fun - waitt staff helpful.
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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The thin crust pizzas with sweet tomoto sauce are great. The menu is reasonably priced and everything is good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
Visited 4/25/08 Had reservations and found when we arrived we were crammed into a tiny space in front of a serving table. Asked to be moved and it was a hassle. They would not accommodate our wishes…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
u would think that since its a mario batali restaurant that it would be too small too hard to get reservations. but this place is actually the more casual of his restaurants. its actually a great…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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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.
Delicious, great cheese and antipasto selection....and damn, an enormous wine list. Food was very good, service was very friendly, attentive, and very patient when we asked him questions about…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I am even bothering to do this since everyone and their mother has already reviewed the place-- but seriously, the olive oil gelato was so freaking good I simply couldn't keep my mouth…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excllent wine and pizza. Alwasy crowded and Almost impossible to get a reservation. So if you in standing and drinking till you get your table. This is an excellent spot.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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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.
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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2.0 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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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