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- KKenVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •54 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoHaving just dined at Kol in London and L’Arpège in Paris, my visit to Otto’s felt like stepping into an entirely different—but equally remarkable—culinary world. This is fine dining of another era, a place that feels as though you’ve stumbled into an intimate, eclectic stall at Les Puces, the legendary Paris flea market, where time stands still, and indulgence reigns supreme. Otto’s menu is as extravagant as it is fun, a true spectacle of classic French cooking that leans unapologetically into tableside service, rich sauces, and theatrical presentations. Be warned—many of the grandest dishes require pre-ordering, but even without advance planning, we found plenty to savor. We started with the Salade Impériale, a wildly decadent combination of crisp veal sweetbread, seared black pudding, smoked duck breast, king prawn, bean and mâche salad, and truffle sauce, all topped with foie gras. If that sounds like a lot—it is. And it’s crazy good. Then came the Native Lobster Soufflé, Lobster and Morel Nest, an homage to Fay Maschler (longtime food critic) that was absolutely drenched in an incredible amount of sauce—no complaints there. The Duck Pie followed this, and then the Lamb Wellington with Haricots Verts and Rosemary Sauce, a dish so rich and perfectly executed that dessert became a physical impossibility—though we certainly used the fantastic bread to soak up every last drop of sauce. One of the highlights was watching the Chateaubriand de Bœuf Simmental en Croûte, being served tableside—I even filmed the carving. As an aside, many dishes are served en croute, and all look perfectly cooked - which is a testament to the kitchen. Otto’s wine list is extensive, with an impressive selection of half-bottles, making it easy to pair different wines throughout the meal. Step into 1920s classic French dining—the kind that doesn’t hold back. The setting, the service, the over-the-top dishes, and the pure indulgence of the whole experience make this worthwhile.More infoOtto's RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• French• Bloomsbury•4.8
- AAngelaVIPGlasgow/Lanarkshire •13 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur first time in this amazing looking restaurant. From the moment we walked in we were well looked after. Our server couldn’t have done anymore to make us feel welcome and special. The food hit all my expectations and was delicious. My starter was the macaroni with king mushrooms and truffle, it was so good I wanted more. The main course of monkfish was probably the best I have had, it was delightful. We will definitely return and sample more of their delicious food. Thank you for an exceptional dinning experienceMore infoClos MaggiorePrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden•4.6
- MMarkLondon •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent on all levels - food, drinks, service. Heartily recommended! I’ll be back.More infoQuality WinesPrice: Very Expensive• European• Clerkenwell•4.8
- MMcKenzieSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 5, 2025Amazing experience from start to finish wonderful wines and the most delicious food!More infoKen's Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Clerkenwell•4.8
- EEspenLondon •1 review4.0Dined on Feb 1, 2025The food is excellent! The service on our visit was also great! We talked to a young guy with a beard and he was excellent as well. The only thing might be that other members of the staff could work on their behavior. But it is a minor issue.More infoThe Wine Place Covent GardenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Soho•4.4