Ottomanelli's Meat Market
New York, NY 10014-4108
Phone: (212) 675-4217
- Cross Street:
- 7th Avenue S
- Directions:
- A, C, E; B, D, F, V at W 4th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Editorial Review for Ottomanelli's Meat Market – by Kat Kinsman
The Scene
Got a hankering for hare? A craving for capon? An overwhelming obsession with ostrich? No sweat. Not only can the mightily able butchers at this decades-old West Village classic butterfly an ordinary lamb shank so beautifully it could bring a quiver to the lip of the most jaded carnivore, they also can satisfy your craving for pretty much any exotic game short of bald eagle. Just ask.
The Goods
The long refrigerated counter is straight out of a fervent meat eater's fever dream. There are gleaming acres of succulent raw slabs, chops, links, crowns, roasts and grinds just awaiting your preparation requests. No novices here--the gents behind the counter have been filleting, deboning and trussing for decades and are more than happy to share friendly tips on how best to treat each succulent cut once it gets to your kitchen.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasVisit the Ottomanelli's uptown, which is owned by cousins, but not directly affiliated.
User Reviews for Ottomanelli's Meat Market
05/08/2008 Posted by emmita
I just got off the phone with a friend who highly recommended Ottomanelli's and I looked them up. I was surprised to read the nasty review by cafecritic. But then, why should I listen to someone who washes their meat!!!! I am from Europe, and that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever read!!! I'll go and give Ottomanelli a try very soon... Just because I trust my friend, I'll give the "recommended" 4-stars for now.
04/03/2008 Posted by swint
I have been going to Ottomanelli's for over 40 years. I find cafecritic's review biased and spiteful. He definitely has some sort of ax to grind and Ottomanelli's is the target. Believe me, they are knowledgeable and friendly butchers. They know their stuff and are more than willing to help any way they can. They haven't been in business all these years being nasty or selling inferior products!
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