First off, the atmosphere is not good at all. It is very difficult to hear anything, and you are very often seated an inch away from another table. The food is pretty good. I like the pizza - not... More

First off, the atmosphere is not good at all. It is very difficult to hear anything, and you are very often seated an inch away from another table. The food is pretty good. I like the pizza - not too heavy or cheesy - and the tapas are pretty inventive and small enough to get a bunch. The absolute buzzkill here is not the poor ambiance, but the astoundingly bad service. It sort of surprises me that this hasn't been fixed yet; it seems like a good deal of people won't go back. I don't know if the waitstaff is miserable because the working conditions suck, or if they just innately suck/are snobby (note: you work in a restaurant specializing in pizza!!), but they just don't do their job. And, they have an attitude about it. They barely listen to your order, someone else delivers it, and you don't hear back from them until the check comes. Just bad. I'll do delivery next time. Pros: um, pretty cheap, solid pizza and tapas Cons: HORRID service.
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For a pizzeria, I'd expected a much wider selection of pizzas and given that it's a Mario Batali establishment, maybe I was setting too high of an expectation. The $14 prosciutto & arugula pizza I... More

For a pizzeria, I'd expected a much wider selection of pizzas and given that it's a Mario Batali establishment, maybe I was setting too high of an expectation. The $14 prosciutto & arugula pizza I had had a very crispy dough and the toppings tasted fresh. But for $14, it could've been better. I got the 3 scoops of gelato for $7.50 for dessert and tried olive oil, salty caramel and blueberry sorbetto flavors. The salty caramel was saltier than I expected and I didn't like it. If it was only a hint of salt, I think it would've tasted better. The olive oil and blueberry were actually quite good. I was there on a lazy Sunday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded and the waitress was friendly and helpful. Pros: Exotic gelato flavors Cons: limited pizza menu
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My friends and I went there to grab some drinks. The second we walked in we got dirty looks from the bartender. He asked for all of our IDs even though we are 25, which is not a big deal. We showed... More

My friends and I went there to grab some drinks. The second we walked in we got dirty looks from the bartender. He asked for all of our IDs even though we are 25, which is not a big deal. We showed him, and then he goes to tell my one friend that her ID is fake! And refuses to serves us! Learn to do your job buddy and tell the difference between a real and a fake ID. He knew the ID was hers but we knew from the second we walked in there they didnt want us in there. Very snooty, snobby, and stuck-up. I will never be back ever. There is no need for that type of attitude. Pros: Nothing!
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My friends and I always walk through the beautiful Washington Mews pedestrian street right next to Washington Square Park. Even though there is no entrance on The Mews you can see into Otto's back... More

My friends and I always walk through the beautiful Washington Mews pedestrian street right next to Washington Square Park. Even though there is no entrance on The Mews you can see into Otto's back windows. My friend Natalie always commented on how cool it looked, so for her birthday we decided to surprise her by taking her there. When we made a reservation we were told we could bring in balloons and put them by our table. So that evening when the four of us snuck ahead of Natalie we brought a bouquet of balloons. As soon as we walked in the door we were ignored, then made to stand awkwardly in the doorway until the time of our reservation (potentially ruining the surprise, if Natalie were to walk in.) Finally when we were about to be seated they said we in fact couldn't bring the balloons and had to leave them at coat check because they constituted "outside decorations." It's beautifully furnished and really clean, but because we are all teens and young adults WE WERE TREATED LIKE KIDS. When Natalie arrived and we surprised her we ordered four pizzas and a pasta. ALL THE PIZZAS WERE INCREDIBLE. I can confidently say that you can't order wrong at this place. Being from the west coast this was THE BEST PIZZA I'VE EVER HAD. Dessert was also delicious and I'd go back for the food, but not the staff or the crowds. Pros: The best pizza I've ever eaten Cons: Generally rude staff, even on my friend's birthday
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I have been here on several occasions and unfortunately on every one of them the bartenders have been consistently obnoxious, pretentious and just plain rude. The food is delicious and the wines... More

I have been here on several occasions and unfortunately on every one of them the bartenders have been consistently obnoxious, pretentious and just plain rude. The food is delicious and the wines amazing, so if you do go – AVOID THE BAR!!!!!! Pros: Great Food and Wine Cons: Bartenders
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I went to Otto's last night with my family 9 people 2 people ordered the pasta with eggplant both said the eggplant was burnt. 2 people had the pasta with onions it was liker eating Chef boy are... More

I went to Otto's last night with my family 9 people 2 people ordered the pasta with eggplant both said the eggplant was burnt. 2 people had the pasta with onions it was liker eating Chef boy are dee out of a can also it the music was to loud we asked the waiter to turn it down. Pros: we liked the meat platter Cons: out of 9 dihes 5 were bad
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Otto is best used as a place to meet on a Monday or Tuesday (weekends are just heaving) for a bottle of red and some of the marvelous cheeses with great little dip dabs - i.e. honey with truffle... More

Otto is best used as a place to meet on a Monday or Tuesday (weekends are just heaving) for a bottle of red and some of the marvelous cheeses with great little dip dabs - i.e. honey with truffle infusion, cranberry/cherry what-not etc. For dinner they do big groups and small, the dishes I think never really titillate other than a white clam pizza that is noteworthy and some general antipasto merriment that totally solid if not super memorable. The pasta I've had was very unremarkable. Its a pretty cool layout and the decor is decent, if you're doing a big private party and want unlimited wine with this and that food courses its not a terrible option, but I actually remember having a better deal and food experience at affiliate restaurant - Becco on restaurant row. Then again, that was for my 23rd birthday I believe - which was longer ago than I care to share.... try it out, its unlikely you'll hate it - the wine/cheese drink hang on a quieter night is a dope little steeze. Pros: lovely cheese and wine at chest high tables Cons: midlling pastas and pizza.....
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This is my favorite restaurant in NYC - the prices are reasonable, the food is delicious, the waiters and waitresses are always helpful with choosing items. You must get the cheese plates and the... More

This is my favorite restaurant in NYC - the prices are reasonable, the food is delicious, the waiters and waitresses are always helpful with choosing items. You must get the cheese plates and the veggies as appetizers. Huge wine list! This place is great for people with food allergies as well - the servers are very knowledgable, and they will make any of their pastas dishes gluten free! I have had two large group dinners here (25 people once, 10 another time) and both were done very well. My only cons would be that sometimes there is a long wait for tables and I wish they had a little bit more variety on the menu - but for the price you pay, this place is top notch. Pros: Delicious food, huge wine list, helpful servers Cons: sometimes long waits, menu a bit limited
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The cheese plate appetizer is delicious, and so is the gelato- try the olive oil flavor. However, I did not like the pizza. The crust was burnt, and there was nothing special about the toppings. I... More

The cheese plate appetizer is delicious, and so is the gelato- try the olive oil flavor. However, I did not like the pizza. The crust was burnt, and there was nothing special about the toppings. I would go back for wine, cheese, and gelato but not pizza. When we went it was not very crowded. The service is not great, the waiter was very rude and they brought us the check before we were even done eating, which I hate. Overall, I was pretty disappointed. Pros: the gelato and cheese! Cons: the pizza and the service
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Excellent antipasti, great service excellant pizza. AVOID the pasta. Mario could do much better than that. I went with a group of friends for my birthday and were having a great time until the pasta... More

Excellent antipasti, great service excellant pizza. AVOID the pasta. Mario could do much better than that. I went with a group of friends for my birthday and were having a great time until the pasta was served. Horrible. Im glad we started with antipasti and pizza cause no one ate the pasta. Pros: Antipasti, Pizza and wine Cons: Pasta
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