
OTTO Restaurant Bar
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Quick info
About OTTO Restaurant Bar
OTTO Restaurant Bar is a Mediterranean restaurant in London at 44 High St., serving a Turkish menu inspired by Ottoman palace foods, which is where its name comes from. The kitchen works through meze and grills, with seafood, vegetarian dishes and steaks alongside. Dishes include a falafel starter, lamb shank and chicken shish. Tables start with complimentary homemade hummus and freshly baked flat breads. Diners can choose between a set menu and à la carte, and a separate lunchtime menu is available. The bar pours cocktails and keeps a wine list. Reservations are required. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shank, complimentary hummus and flatbread, baklava and chicken shish.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shank, complimentary hummus and flatbread, baklava and chicken shish.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the meat, with a lamb shank described as soft, succulent and falling off the bone, alongside a lamb burger and chicken shish. Close behind are the starters and lighter dishes: well seasoned falafel, cacik, a vegetarian moussaka at lunch, and complimentary homemade hummus with fresh baked flat breads. Reviewers also mention the wine list and cocktails, and several call the meal good value, with the lunchtime menu singled out. Service is the other recurring theme. Staff are described as warm, welcoming, friendly and funny, and a few say the restaurant makes them feel part of the neighbourhood. The atmosphere is called great even when most tables are taken, and birthday celebrations come up more than once. One family marking a birthday was brought a small candle with the baklava, on the house.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the meat, with a lamb shank described as soft, succulent and falling off the bone, alongside a lamb burger and chicken shish. Close behind are the starters and lighter dishes: well seasoned falafel, cacik, a vegetarian moussaka at lunch, and complimentary homemade hummus with fresh baked flat breads. Reviewers also mention the wine list and cocktails, and several call the meal good value, with the lunchtime menu singled out. Service is the other recurring theme. Staff are described as warm, welcoming, friendly and funny, and a few say the restaurant makes them feel part of the neighbourhood. The atmosphere is called great even when most tables are taken, and birthday celebrations come up more than once. One family marking a birthday was brought a small candle with the baklava, on the house.
Featured reviews
- Frankie Benny
“The food was absolutely delicious , we came for a early Birthday celebration for my Birthday . Tibor was excellent at suggesting some starters. I had the chicken shish which was really delicious and the cacik. Tibor has excellent customer service skills - J”
- Carol Aldridge
“Popped in for lunch on a rainy day. Vegetarian moussaka was excellent as was the wine and service. My husband enjoyed his meal too. Good value lunchtime menu”
- Julie Wilson
“This restaurant is an absolute gem. The food is delicious and the service is absolutely excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Our meal was very good value. They have a good wine range and soft drinks were reasonable priced. We would not hesitate to highly recommend Otto. You will not be disappointed.”
- Bal Chana
“We had a lovely experience at Otto’s in Wanstead. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit.”
- Mi Marone
“We absolutely love Otto’s! The food is consistently delicious, but what really makes this place special is the way we’re treated every time we visit. The staff are always so warm, welcoming and genuinely lovely, and they make you feel like a valued customer rather than just another table. It’s become one of our favorite local restaurants and somewhere we’re always happy to come back to! Great food, great atmosphere and, most importantly, fantastic people. You can really tell when a restaurant cares about its customers. Would highly recommend Otto’s, we’re always made to feel so welcome here ❤️”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Otto Restaurant is a relaxed, vibrant an affordable Turkish - Mediterranean Restaurant Our menu features the best of Turkish cuisine offering a selection of meze’s and grills, inspired by the Ottoman Empire, including the Ottoman palace foods which is where the restaurant’s name comes from. You can also find seafood dishes, vegetarian dishes, steaks and finally traditional Turkish foods”
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Offerings· 14
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 5
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Mediterranean restaurants near OTTO Restaurant Bar
- Lokkum Bar & Grill4.11,6331.7 mi£30–80
birthday and large party hosting, cocktails like lychee martini, lamb chop platter
- 3.2 mi£10–20
romanian and albanian traditional food, shisha, terrace seating
- De Roya4.12863.5 mi£20–60
understaffed slow service, nicely decorated interior, birthday dinner
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTTO Restaurant Bar | 4.5901 | — | £20–60 | lamb shank, complimentary hummus and flatbread, baklava |
| Lokkum Bar & Grill | 4.11,633 | 1.7 mi | £30–80 | birthday and large party hosting, cocktails like lychee martini, lamb chop platter |
| Arabella Restaurant & Lounge Venue | 4.5127 | 3.2 mi | £10–20 | romanian and albanian traditional food, shisha, terrace seating |
| De Roya | 4.1286 | 3.5 mi | £20–60 | understaffed slow service, nicely decorated interior, birthday dinner |
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