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Otto's Restaurant, London,

Otto's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
926 Reviews
£41 and over
French
182 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8EW

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Welcome to Otto’s French Restaurant, London, the world’s only restaurant to have both a duck and a lobster press; the essential solid-silver contraptions from which the most extravagant dishes ever created are made; ‘La Grande Bouffe’.
Step back into the old-world glamour of sumptuous, traditional French cuisine with tableside service at the heart of what we do.
We serve impeccable, classic French cuisine which has been hailed by critics as the best one can find in London.
Not only do we serve the pressed duck and lobster tableside, but at our restaurant, you can also enjoy a traditional poularde de Bresse ‘Demi-Deuil’ with truffles and morels
We do do not turn tables; you have your seat for the entirety of lunch or dinner service.
Everything at Otto’s is made from scratch - and all dishes are created to order.
We invite you to experience the magic of Otto’s for yourself.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7713 0107
  • Website
    http://www.ottos-restaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whatever your occasion might be, we can provide the warm convivial hospitality, sumptuous food.This makes Otto's Private Room the perfect choice for great value entertaining.Our private room can seat up to 24 guests on a single table and up to 32 on three tables.
  • Private party contact
    Elin Hansen: 020 7713 0107

Private dining

Menu

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What 926 people are saying

Otto's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Otto's Restaurant offers a timeless French dining experience with "first class" service and "incredible food." Guests praise the "unique atmosphere" reminiscent of "an Old World experience." Notable dishes include the "Lobster Consommé" and "Lamb Wellington." Otto himself is a "great host," ensuring every visit feels special. A must-visit for "fine dining decadence."
926 Reviews

  1. jane

    Shropshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1. Absolutely OUTSTANDING! 2. Faultless in every sense 3. Delicious food 4. Thoughtful service 5. Fantastic ambience 6. Best dining experience in London and worth every penny!

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  2. Sarah

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic evening with friends. Food sublime, service wonderful. So glad I booked here!

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  3. Susan VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening at Otto’s was the dining highlight of our week in London. The menu, service and intimate ambiance will stay with us for a long time. The staff was welcoming and attentive. We closed the restaurant. Not wanting the evening to end. The Saint Jacque scallops and foie gras were so full of flavor. The Steak Tartare and foie gras was prepared perfectly. The sauce was a perfect complement. My Tournedos Rossini were lovely and beautifully presented and delectable. Extensive wine list and yummy desserts.

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  4. Luke

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, service, food and atmosphere was first class

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  5. brett

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food. Easily one of the best experiences in London. We had the lobster press and it was everything we hoped it would be. Otto is a great host as well. We will be back!

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  6. charles

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Otto's provided the most exemplary gourmet experience. I have lunched and dined here many times and taken a wide range of guests, all of whom have been equally impressed and made return visits. Otto's remains to me the best of London's restaurants, offering a unique atmosphere, an always unhurried welcome and food and wine that stays in my memory as being so very special. There are many great restaurants in London but only one Otto's.

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  7. Michael

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food all though the suckling pig skin wasn’t crispy

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  8. RyanR VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and indulgent dishes, a perfect wine list and flawless, personable service. There is so much to adore about this place.

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  9. Paul

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience,food,service. Otto seems an entertaining character that enhanced a very pleasant and enjoyable lunch. A must visit restaurant if you are into indulgent French cuisine, just be prepared to pay for this wonderful experience.

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  10. Dominic

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful experience, with wonderful food and charming service.

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Otto's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 926 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Bloomsbury

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Otto's Restaurant

182 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8EW

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bloomsbury
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ottos-restaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    020 7713 0107
  • Private party facilities
    Whatever your occasion might be, we can provide the warm convivial hospitality, sumptuous food.This makes Otto's Private Room the perfect choice for great value entertaining.Our private room can seat up to 24 guests on a single table and up to 32 on three tables.
  • Private party contact
    Elin Hansen: 020 7713 0107
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