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Otto's Restaurant, London,

Otto's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
925 Reviews
£41 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • 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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00 Wed–Fri 12:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    020 7713 0107
  • 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

What 925 people are saying

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

NoiseEnergetic

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  • West End London

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Otto's Restaurant offers an enchanting experience with "exceptional food," "impeccable service," and "classic French cuisine" in an intimate setting. The restaurant is celebrated for its "old-school charm" and theatrical presentation of dishes. Diners consistently praise the "sublime" dishes and "welcoming" atmosphere, making it a must-visit for special occasions.

925 Reviews
  1. brett

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. charles VIP

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Michael

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. RyanR VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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  5. Paul

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 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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  6. Dominic

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 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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  7. Ken VIP

    San Francisco55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having 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.

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  8. Melek

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved every minute of it and can't wait to return, it takes a lot for me to want to return so soon when there are so many options in London, but this place was perfection. Chefs kiss

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  9. Alan VIP

    London144 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a total joy! Pure unadulterated gastronomic decadence. We had scallop/foie gras poêlé and cheese soufflé starters, tournedos rossini and lamb wellington mains. Just delicious. Can’t wait to go back!

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  10. ritu VIP

    London62 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had high expectations of this valentines 4 course menu priced at £180 pp. And with a final bill of just under £800 WE EXPECTED MORE!!! I’m no stranger to Michelin star and fine dining so was bitterly disappointed for the following reasons:- 1. When service started no amuse bouche offered. Not being over presumptuous but one would expect at such an establishment. 2. Each course delivered was of extremely small portions. Again I expect from fine dining establishments but the portions truly were two bite portions (if I was scoffing food at home) 3. Quality - flavours did nothing to overwhelm me. Dishes were served tepid. First course ballontine of chicken with lobster tail was average. (Rename to boiled chicken slice with a tenth of a lobster tail) Second course Dover sole wrapped around a flavourless scallop had a 10g tin of caviar that was left out too long on the service trolly. Hence caviar was unpleasantly warm. (Rename to thin slice of sole wrapped around a bland scallop jazzed up by warm caviar) Third course was venison with ceps in a jus. The flavours were repetitive and too intense without any break out flavour such as a pomme puree. (Rename to NO THANK YOU) The dessert pineapple and whatever it was did nothing to blow us away. In closing, not worth the price or hype! We ordered Burger King on the way home too!

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Otto's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 925 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Otto's Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Bloomsbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00 Wed–Fri 12:00–15:00
  • 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
  • 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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