A last minute Tuesday night dinner booking was no issue for Otto, even though the online booking system OpenTable suggested "no room at the inn"!My partner had taken note of their recent opening and, being a massive fan of Italian food, and based on their menu, I was more than happy to take a chance on a new restaurant for this business meeting.Located in the relatively new 480 Queen St complex, it was a little odd entering the largely closed retail area but also very easy to find the elevator to the 4th floor.Food - just incredible. Wine list - perfect. My dinner guests were salivating at the menu choices - I had my heart set on were all set with goat gnocchi with stinging nettles....until...
Considered one of Brisbane's best I was looking forward to dinner at Otto and it didn't disappoint. A fantastic table by the window with a brilliant view. Delightfully friendly server - sometimes a tad too flirtatious (is that possible?) but he balanced out the snobbish grump of the maitre de for the night.
Oysters to begin with and a cocktail (special occasion). The accompanying watermelon granita scared me but on tasting it worked well.
I must mention the bread. I actually just could have consumed that for dinner and nothing else. Yum. And it kept coming!
Sardines were wonderful, gnocchi fantastic but the duck "sauce" was described to me as "not a ragout" was exactly that and a bit too...
Considered one of Brisbane's best I was looking forward to dinner at Otto and it didn't disappoint. A fantastic table by the window with a brilliant view. Delightfully friendly server - sometimes a tad too flirtatious (is that possible?) but he balanced out the snobbish grump of the maitre de for the night.
Oysters to begin with and a cocktail (special occasion). The accompanying watermelon granita scared me but on tasting it worked well.
I must mention the bread. I actually just could have consumed that for dinner and nothing else. Yum. And it kept coming!
Sardines were wonderful, gnocchi fantastic but the duck "sauce" was described to me as "not a ragout" was exactly that and a bit too...
We had a brilliant dinner with friends at Otto. We started with some simple marinated olives to whet our appetite. Otto provides complimentary bread and even those with gluten intolerances were catered for. I ordered the spaghettini alla puttanesca, which was delicious but ended up swapping plates with my dining partner who had ordered the ravioli with black garlic cream. It wasn't to his taste but it was certainly to mine and I was glad I ended up with this dark delight. For dessert I had a simple gelato which came with sweet and salted hazelnuts. I can't remember what it was called but it was absolutely delicious. Service was excellent.
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Had a business lunch today. One of the best ever! Let's start with the place which is simple but exclusive. The kitchen is a huge open one and u can see what is being cooked. A design attraction is the huge air fan which are "dressed" and operated it is like a ceiling show. Than the dishes one word: magnificent! Fresh tasty and fillings. The staff is friendly and very nice . Highly recommend.
We had a barmundi fish and I had a pans cota for dessert. The price is slightly high.
This is the second time I have been to Otto and again it had met my expectations and more. We had a table of 4 for dinner and did not hold back. Yes, you would say it is expensive but very much well worth the money for a special occasion . Service again excellent and not overbearing. The food outstanding..... The wine list is extensive and expensive. But after holidaying in Italian i now appreciate how good their wine is. We will be going back. Thanks Otto for a great night.
Took my daughter there for lunch and then my husband for dinner the second time. Thoroughly enjoyed the lunch menu but the dinner meals were okay. I still recall the desserts at lunch were delicious. Still a very relaxed atmosphere both lunch and dinner.
An outstanding experience. Lovely decor, thoughtful and friendly service, and delicious food. I had the marinated Sicilian olives, Spaghettini alla Puttanesca, and for dessert a chocolate mousse with raspberries and a raspberry coulis.
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Dined at Otto with a voucher so was quite reasonable. Even at full price the experience is worth it. Duck gnocchi was superb. Will certainly be back!!
For our final evening in Brisbane my girlfriends and I decided to treat ourselves to a fancy night out.
