i'm going to otto...what should i get?
I mean obvs I should get pizza, but what else? Are there any standouts? Apps? Salumi? Cheeses? Salads?
Thanks serious eaters!
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10 Comments:
I assume you mean Otto in NYC.
If so, I would recommend, the cured meats/salumi platter, the cheese plate, peas with prosciutto, escarole and sunchoke salad, rigatoni, spaghetti carbonara, bucatini, the lardo pizza, gelato (especially the olive oil -- they serve it with a drizzle of olive oil and sea salt on top), and a glass of sparkling cava. Have a great time!
kathryn at 10:15PM on 05/10/09
The eggplant caponata and the salted caramel gelato. And a doggie bag that you can drop off at my apartment on your way home.
nosillak at 12:05PM on 05/11/09
what makes Otto's pizza so special?
gargupie at 1:16PM on 05/11/09
Olive Oil Gelato- I know it sounds gross... but it's highly addictive..... and also the cured meats/salami platter... I love Otto!! Have fun!!
akarpf at 1:28PM on 05/11/09
figs agrodolce (with a cheese platter, if you like), margarita pizza (yes, it's simple but it's simple good), and a trio of gelatos that includes one or all of the following (their offerings vary):
salted caramel
milk chocolate chip (the chips are melty! I don't know how!)
olive oil
LizNYC at 1:38PM on 05/11/09
I actually thought the salted caramel gelato was too water and didn't taste of much when I tried it.
Otto's pizza is grilled not baked, but, I don't think it's that special overall, except for the specialty toppings like lardo.
kathryn at 4:30PM on 05/11/09
i went and had a cheese platter, the ricotta was ay-mayzing....we also has salumi adn and prosciutto and the escarole salad. for pizzas we had the bianco, the margarita (sp?) and one other i dont remeber (i was in a food trance). i also had the olive oil gelato...brilliant! i want to go again right now!!!
KateRuby at 5:37PM on 05/11/09
Any of the cured meats.
bobbob at 8:49AM on 05/12/09
omg...the sformato...listed under "salads"
Bosmer at 4:14PM on 05/13/09
If it's just 2 of you I highly recommend eating at the bar with either Dennis &/or Frank. Those two are extremely friendly know their wine, and will always steer you in the right direction.
When you sit in the dining room it's not uncommon to feel rushed by the service as the turnover is rapid. The bar is a much more relaxed and rewarding experience.
As for the menu, always check out the daily specials. Some staples that I highly recommend which never disappoint, especially when sharing are below:
Salad: Escarole & Sunchoke Salad
Veg: Asparagus & Pecorino, Radishes with Bagna Cauda
Fish: Octopus/Celery/Lovage, Anchovies/Breadcrumbs/Scallions
Pizza: Vongole, Prosciutto Arugula
Pasta: Rigatoni con Sausage & Escarole, Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Gelati: Hazelnut Stracciatella, Pistachio
Buon Appetito!
CHEFS at 9:18AM on 06/19/09