Review March 10, 2003

The world, the Underground Gourmet has come to realize, can be divided into two factions: those who consider a mortadella sandwich breakfast and those who do not.  more →

Review February 26, 2003

Otto is a pleasure in almost every way.  more →

Recommended Dishes

Lardo pizza; pizza bianca; fennel and bottarga pizza; cauliflower with lemon and olives; fried whitebait with herbs; chickpea fritters; marinated anchovies; ricotta gelato with figs; olive-oil gelato with salt. 

Review

Anticipating the hungry masses, Food Network face and ubiquitous West Village scooter driver Mario Batali created a gimmicky system at Otto: diners are given the name of an Italian city upon entry and then have to slavishly watch the authentic-looking railway timetable until their train is departing.  more →