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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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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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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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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a nice pleasant lunch with my father here last year, and everything went extraordinarily well. My father had a classic margherita pizza which was light and flavorful, while I opted for the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really wanted to dig this place with the Batali hoopla in tact, but the level of Afrobeat blasting into our table and the somewhat shoddy service won't make me rushing to get back there. The pies…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fine wines. But, burnt bread (all three rounds). Pretty people. But conversation, assaulted by noise.
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 Review Gourmet pizzas are
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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3.0 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 a
