Otto Restaurant
Airy, industrial-chic eatery featuring authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pastas, and delightful cocktails. Perfect for dates and celebrations.
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Otto Restaurant
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Airy, industrial-chic eatery featuring authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pastas, and delightful cocktails. Perfect for dates and celebrations.
Balcony for Intimacy
For a more intimate experience, consider booking a table on the balcony area.
Celebrate in Style
Inquire about personalized touches for special occasions, like high tables for cakes or balloons.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+64 9 394 1555
Address
375 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Website
otto-krd.nz/Highlights
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Divine Italian Flavors
Experience unique and divine flavors in every dish, with authentic Italian cuisine crafted with precision and care.
Cozy & Romantic Ambiance
Enjoy a cozy and romantic ambiance, perfect for special occasions or date nights, with a balcony area offering an intimate setting.
Must-Try Dumplings & Pastas
Savor signature dishes like spinach and goat cheese dumplings in sage butter and their renowned homemade pastas.
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Balcony for Intimacy
For a more intimate experience, consider booking a table on the balcony area.
Celebrate in Style
Inquire about personalized touches for special occasions, like high tables for cakes or balloons.
Share the Love
Opt for the shared set menu to try a variety of dishes and foster conversation.
Happy Hour Deals
Visit during happy hour for worthwhile deals on food and drinks.
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Balcony for Intimacy
For a more intimate experience, consider booking a table on the balcony area.
Celebrate in Style
Inquire about personalized touches for special occasions, like high tables for cakes or balloons.
Share the Love
Opt for the shared set menu to try a variety of dishes and foster conversation.
Happy Hour Deals
Visit during happy hour for worthwhile deals on food and drinks.
Complementary Focaccia
Consider adding focaccia to your order to complement saucy dishes like ribs.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Otto Restaurant is highly praised for its divine Italian cuisine, cozy romantic ambiance, and attentive service, making it a favorite for special occasions and date nights. Diners rave about the delicious pasta dishes, unique flavors, and overall positive dining experience. However, some reviews mention occasional inconsistencies in service or portion sizes, and one reviewer noted disappointment with a specific dessert.
"Had my 21st here in their small dining room with 20 of my best friends, and I couldn't have spent it anywhere better!! The aesthetic, vibe, service, food and time we had there was AMAZING. It felt like a dream!
Ambience was so good. They had set up dried flowers already which was so nice. The windows beautifully lit the place and it was even better with a pretty sunset (+ rain). There was also air conditioning which is always a plus😛 We had control over the aux so when it came to the later end of the night, we were able to transition from jazz to break down music💃🕺
Service 10/10. Our person (she had short hair wi the glasses) assisted us in setting up a high table for my cake to be displayed and mounts for my 21st balloon (which I brought. She also helped us with pouring champagne for my guests (which I had included to our package) which took stress off of me😅 So attentive and amazing! She wasn't all up on us too and had a perfect balance of stepping in when needed and leaving us be on our own😆
Food was obviously the best. We had the set menu and dessert option and all I heard the entire night was how fire the food was! It was a shared set menu which is so good because instead of having one dish per person and everyone just sitting there eating their own food, it broke the ice between my friends who didn't know each other because they were asking if they liked the dish or if they've tried it out already. I loved the goat cheese spinach dumplings and it was highly WANTED that night😆
Overall would recommend to anyone who'd want to celebrate their birthday/special day/any day here!! Would definitely come back not only for the venue, but also food (+ my friends who were influenced by the great pasta)! :)"
Dana Alombro
"We went for date night and wow had a great time. Service was friendly and welcoming. We got table in balcony area and it was nice and cozy. Food was delicious, drinks refreshing. Only part we did not enjoy was Tiramisu semifreddo but not a biggie. Overall beautiful restaurant and will come back for another good time. Thank you Otto team..."
Rohit Batra
"Came here for a corporate dinner and the private room upstairs was amazing. Good for stand-up mingling and lots of room on the tables, it didn’t feel squished at all. Service was great, very attentive and friendly. Food was amazing, as it always has been for the past 7+ years that I’ve been going there. Just smaller portions, wish it was larger especially the focaccia and the lamb balsamic. Stand out dishes. Highly recommend for events and group dinners"
T&E Tayler
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Frequently Asked Questions
Otto is known for its divine flavors, especially the spinach and goat cheese dumplings, lamb ribs, and a variety of homemade pastas like pappardelle and rigatoni.
Yes, Otto offers a cozy and romantic ambiance perfect for date nights and celebrations. They can also accommodate personalized touches for events.
Yes, visiting during happy hour can offer worthwhile deals on food and drinks.
Opting for the shared set menu is recommended to experience a variety of dishes and encourage interaction among guests.
The restaurant has a cozy and romantic ambiance, with an industrial-chic design. The balcony area is particularly intimate.
Yes, Otto takes great care of vegetarian diners, with several delicious options on their menu.
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A night of pasta and wine sounds somewhat luxurious, but you can do it for quite a humble price at Otto. Nothing on the Italian-inspired menu exceeds $28 (with plenty on offer for $18) and this includes the list of handmade pasta. The smoked ricotta beetroot ravioli along with the kumara gnocchi is a crowd favourite, and you can’t go past the appetisers, including the lamb ribs and the spinach and goat’s cheese dumplings.
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Still rocking the Auckland Italian food scene, Otto (formerly Cotto) is one of the top restaurants in the city. This spot showcases that Italian food doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag, with their menu ranging from $8-$28 and every single dish tasting like a million bucks. The spinach and goat cheese dumplings in sage butter and the chocolate nemesis salted caramel dessert are a must.
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A humble eatery tucked away along Karangahape Road decked out with communal seating and warehouse-style industrial finishings. Offering a range of small plates and larger sharing dishes on a menu arranged by price, starting at $6 and peaking at $22. The menu at Otto celebrates a seasonal menu, but staples include the Italian-style dumplings, the gnocchi and, of course, the house-baked focaccia.
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I used to think Cotto (now Otto) used to do the best lamb ribs in town but I think they’ve now been superseded by the ribs at Duo. Execution is everything when it comes to this cut of meat and Duo cooks theirs with finesse. Lamb ribs can be a horribly fat-riddled piece of meat that can leave an unpleasant feeling in the mouth if not rendered well.
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Located on Karangahape Road, Otto is a cosy, welcoming spot known for serving up honest, well-executed Italian food at affordable prices. Among their standout offerings are the spinach and goat cheese dumplings. Another must-try is their arancini, featuring a delightful combination of tomato and smoked mozzarella.
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