11/09/09

Ok pizza, good gelato

by TardyKat

For a pizzeria, I'd expected a much wider selection of pizzas and given that it's a Mario Batali establishment, maybe I was setting too high of an expectation. The $14 prosciutto & arugula pizza I had had a very crispy dough and the toppings tasted fresh. But for $14, it could've been better. I got the 3 scoops of gelato for $7.50 for dessert and tried olive oil, salty caramel and blueberry sorbetto flavors. The salty caramel was saltier than I expected and I didn't like it. If it was only a hint of salt, I think it would've tasted better. The olive oil and blueberry were actually quite good. I was there on a lazy Sunday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded and the waitress was friendly and helpful.

• Pros: Exotic gelato flavors
• Cons: limited pizza menu

11/02/09

Awful! Do not go!

by kellydillon

My friends and I went there to grab some drinks. The second we walked in we got dirty looks from the bartender. He asked for all of our IDs even though we are 25, which is not a big deal. We showed him, and then he goes to tell my one friend that her ID is fake! And refuses to serves us! Learn to do your job buddy and tell the difference between a real and a fake ID. He knew the ID was hers but we knew from the second we walked in there they didnt want us in there. Very snooty, snobby, and stuck-up. I will never be back ever. There is no need for that type of attitude.

• Pros: Nothing!

10/22/09

Delicous and snobby, just like New York

by MaddieNYU

My friends and I always walk through the beautiful Washington Mews pedestrian street right next to Washington Square Park. Even though there is no entrance on The Mews you can see into Otto's back windows. My friend Natalie always commented on how cool it looked, so for her birthday we decided to surprise her by taking her there.

When we made a reservation we were told we could bring in balloons and put them by our table. So that evening when the four of us snuck ahead of Natalie we brought a bouquet of balloons.

As soon as we walked in the door we were ignored, then made to stand awkwardly in the doorway until the time of our reservation (potentially ruining the surprise, if Natalie were to walk in.) Finally when we were about to be seated they said we in fact couldn't bring the balloons and had to leave them at coat check because they constituted "outside decorations."

It's beautifully furnished and really clean, but because we are all teens and young adults WE WERE TREATED LIKE KIDS. When Natalie arrived and we surprised her we ordered four pizzas and a pasta.

ALL THE PIZZAS WERE INCREDIBLE. I can confidently say that you can't order wrong at this place. Being from the west coast this was THE BEST PIZZA I'VE EVER HAD. Dessert was also delicious and I'd go back for the food, but not the staff or the crowds.

• Pros: The best pizza I've ever eaten
• Cons: Generally rude staff, even on my friend's birthday