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- Feels like you're walking into an upscale Italian restaurant & wine bar until you look at the prices. The pastas & pizzas are amazing, but don't skip the gelato after your meal!
- Mike WinstonSeptember 12, 2013The food is expertly prepared and priced very reasonably, especially for a restaurant as date-worthy as this. Don't miss the Bucatini all’ Gricia and Cacio e Pepe Pizza. Read more
- Skip the pizza, which is mostly unremarkable, and go for the small plates and pasta, which are exellent. Don't miss the olive oil gelato as everyone mentions. Great wine list as well.
- msMarch 12, 2015Otto lets you feel fancy with its extensive wine list and authentic pizzas but is actually pretty inexpensive! Also, yum.
- Noah WeissApril 13, 2015Mario Batali food at Olive Garden level insane value prices. Cacio e peppe pizza, pasta Norma, put extra prosciutto on any pizza, and the olive oil gelato to finish.
- Foursquare InsidersOctober 7, 2015"Mario Batali's take on simple Italian food, great for anything from a date night to dinner with the family. Come hungry, leave happy." - Alexa Mehraban, @EatingNYC Read more
- Teddy LuFebruary 17, 2015one of my favorite places in nyc for wine. i've been here maybe 30 times, and have never sat in the restaurant. the bar area is awesome for a casual drink or meal. great for a date or to hang out
- Perhaps the best priced, handmade pasta in the city. Great wine list. Spectacular gelato.
- TSeptember 18, 2018Food is great and reasonably priced. The vibe is also good. I got the pizza and i would come back!
- Roger RJune 2, 2016Try the Burratta! It is a religious experience!!! Pizza is good but go with the pasta (better pizza in several spots)...Don't miss the gelato.. Olive oil gelato and the Sweet Corn are AMAZING!!
- Justine GAugust 8, 2015The Pane Frattau pizza is amazing! As well as gelato in the following flavors: olive oil, sweetcorn and crème fraîche. Ask the waiter for wine recommendations.
- jon accarrinoJuly 28, 2014Fantastic pizza and pasta. Try the broccoli rabe with chilis and pecorino. Both olive oil gelato and clam pizza were amazing. If there's a long wait for a table then order a pizza at the bar.
- NicoleAugust 27, 2015Really crispy thin crust pizza with fresh, tangy sauce. Gelato can only be ordered in 3-scoop servings, so go hungry or with other people. Regular bar crowd gets lively -- and loud, so grab a table.
- MichaelJanuary 25, 2017Family friendly cafe with tasty pizza and a wide variety of gelato flavours (including the unique olive oil). Nothing too special but nevertheless quite good.
- Alex ZaltsmanFebruary 3, 2013Skip breakfast and eat a light lunch before embarking on an Batali-powered Italian family-style feast. Appetizers are great as well as the honey/marmalade-paired cheeses. Try the olive oil ice cream!
- Lisa GrimmMay 28, 2011A must go while in New York. One block from Washington Square, it offers and awesome atmosphere with reasonable price point. Caprese salad, prosciutto pizza and olive oil gelato are a must!
- Ray LopesNovember 30, 2016Good unexpensive pasta, fair cocktails. Do not leave without trying the Olive Oil Gellato, one of a kind and delicious!
- William HJuly 25, 2016You aren't a local until you've sidled up to the bar for Sunday brunch. Dennis the bartender is reason enough to visit, the epitome of great service.
- BollareNovember 28, 2012One of Mario Batali's greatest gifts to the city! Amazingly delicious italian tapas & pizza at reasonable prices. The veggies are SO good they have to be bad. Save room, the gelato is the best!
- DipikaSeptember 26, 2014I only came for drinks but I heard it's got an amazing food/wine selection. We ordered the pitcher of white sangria (delicious). Server was very attentive and came back several times to check on us.
- The Corcoran GroupOctober 26, 2010Definitely make reservations or be prepared to wait. Start with a selection of Meats and Cheeses and then go straight to the Pizza – Otto Lardo, Prosciutto Arugula or Pizza Del Giorno.
- In NYCSeptember 7, 2015Love all the shared plates as much as the pizza. The wine selection is outstanding. And the gelato? Off the charts.
- BollareMarch 30, 2012One of Mario Batali's greatest gifts to the city! Amazingly delicious italian tapas & pizza at reasonable prices. The veggies are SO good they have to be bad. Save room, the gelato is the best! —Meg
- Heather HeckJanuary 25, 2015Very heavy by-the-glass pours. Formaggio plate comes with truffle honey sauce, sour cherries, and spicey peaches. Pizza and pasta is amazing. Mario Batali is a genius.
- Memo S.July 26, 2015The place is loud and the clientele is mostly from out of town, but the food is still good. The pizza with arugula, the watermelon salad and the olive oil gelato 👌🏼
- julia tDecember 13, 2014Kid-friendly, good sunchoke salad though throughout a bit heavy on oil (same for the veggie sides). Lambrusco and carafes of wine - delish, great value. Good service.
- The Corcoran GroupJuly 13, 2012We generally just come for the pizza, but you should save room for their inspired desserts – especially the Olive Oil Coppetta or any of their gourmet gelatos.
- I haven't had a pasta here that I didn't like, but if you come with a large group, order a bunch of pizzas and share!
- Christian DickmannMay 5, 2015Get "Baby Spinach, Ricotta Salata & Truffle Honey" as a starter. I felt the pizza toppings were too sparse, but loved my "Sesame Halvah Tartufo" dessert.
- AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014In a city known for its pizzas, Otto is well-known for its interesting (but delicious) and flavorful combinations. Read more
- The Wall Street JournalApril 4, 2012Save room for the olive-oil gelato ($7.50), created by pastry chef Meredith Kurtzman. The creaminess of gelato is complemented by the Tuscan olive oil and sea salt. Read more
- Kay TeoSeptember 5, 2017The gelato is low key one of the best in NYC. Birthplace of olive oil gelato. Worth a visit just for the gelato coppa.
- Anthony MattiaAugust 12, 2013Great server if lucky to get him, Alex J, Blood Orange Martini - amazing, Pepperoni Pizza, great and has a nice kick, Watermelon and Cucumber salad - refreshing
- Emi SuzukiJune 14, 2013I don't think it's possible to dislike this place. It's perfect in every way. I've had mushroom pizza, clam pizza and one other kind and they're always made to perfection.
- AhuvaJuly 9, 2017The summer truffle pasta special was outstanding. Try the octopus salad or asparagus with pecorino to start. All their pizza is delicious
- Anne BrooksApril 16, 2016Always delicious. Sit at the bar and go tapas style. You might see Mario there, too.
- Meg DubeJanuary 23, 2016They do a great wine tasting class that's reasonably priced and super informative for novice wine drinkers that want some fun intel.
- Carli DJune 19, 2016Fresh pasta is a must. Suggest sharing a pizza for an app and getting fresh pasta for the meal. Entrees are smaller, but filling.
- Matthew SpectorJanuary 3, 2015Incredible pizza, cheap pasta and a great wine selection at the most affordable of Batali restaurants. Brilliant for all occasions.
- Ignacio FinolMarch 27, 2012Tell your friends its a Mario Batalli restaurant (don't tell them the cheapest one.) Avoid the pasta, get the eggplant appetizer & order a pizza with not a lot of tomato… (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
- NancerellaJuly 30, 2015It's a great place to get glasses of wine... So many selection. Food is great but a bit on the rich side
- Beatriz CastilloJune 26, 2016The dessert was my favorite thing! We got the coppetta, which had cherry ice cream and dark chocolate ice. It was delicious!!
- Lisa LFebruary 17, 2013The dessert with the olive oil and kumquat is off the chain. Sit at the bat and ask the bartender for a recommendation. You will not regret it.
- Erin LaneAugust 22, 2011Start w/ Artichokes alla Romana (plus cheese platter if you're sharing -- truffle honey ftw!), move onto Spaghetti Carbonara, finish w/ Olive Oil Copetta (best dessert in NYC, hands down).
- Gloria ChinJuly 24, 2012gelato sandwich served on brioche. flavors change with season. classics include olive oil & smoky dark caramel. summer`12 must trys--peppermint chocolate chip and crème fraiche
- Ignacio FinolMarch 27, 2012Tell your friends its a Mario Batalli restaurant (don't tell them its the cheapest one.) Avoid the pasta, get the eggplant appetizer & a creative pizza. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
- Ignacio FinolMarch 27, 2012Tell your friends its a Mario Batalli restaurant (don't tell them its his cheapest one.) Avoid the pasta, get the eggplant appetizer & a creative pizza. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
- It's so freaking loud in here! If you can sit up near the bar area it's not as bad but in the back they crank up the AC. Be prepared to be screaming and shivering. The food is good so there's that.