Modeled after an Italian train station, OTTO is located on 8th Street, in the historic One Fifth Avenue building. Serving classic Italian pizzas and pastas, a large selection of house-cured meats, Italian and local cheeses, Artisanal Gelato, and boasting a 750+ all-Italian wine list, OTTO has become a destination for New York diners as well as a neighborhood hot spot.
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OTTO News
New York Magazine - February 2007
Taste Test- Hot Chocolate
No one will look askance if you commandeer a seat at the bar or a spot at a marble counter just for a cup of gianduja calda, a medium-thick, mouth-coatingly rich blend of milk and hazelnut chocolates, melted with hazelnut-steeped milk ($4.50). Read the article.
New York Magazine – August 2006
Taste Test: Ice Cream Sandwiches
This is what Sicilians eat for breakfast; a scoop of gelato (try the justly famous olive oil flavor or maybe the lemon sorbetto) tucked into a dainty brioche bun... Read the article.
OTTO Events
Group Dining
OTTO Pizzeria offers a unique program that enables larger parties to sample the richness of the Italian table. Parties of 12 or more enjoy a simple Italian feast of antipasti, Mario Batali's classic pizza and our award-winning homemade gelato. The dining experience includes a selection of vegetable antipasti, bruschetta, carne grandes, a choice of any four pizzas and gelato for each guest. Groups dining with us may order their beverages a la carte, or add a beverage package to their event. All beverage options include unlimited red and white wine, beer, soda and espresso. Our casual elegance guarantees your dinner will be a success whether entertaining friends and family or business associates and clients. Reservations are accepted 3 months in advance. More info.
Enoteca Events
The charm of a bustling Italian train station serves as the backdrop for parties in the Enoteca (wine bar) at OTTO. Guests will experience the classic pairing of antipasti and wine in a casual and vibrant setting. Join us for a enoteca party where you will feast on a menu of house-cured meats, vegetable antipasti including Cauliflower "alla Siciliana," Olives and Eggplant Caponatina and our Bruschetta del Giorno. Our various wine tasting packages and beverage options meet the demands of both an experienced Sommelier, and one who has just begun their foray into Italian wines. The Enoteca is a perfect atmosphere for both intimate gatherings between family and friends and corporate functions. Reservations are accepted 3 months in advance. More info.
Group Wine Tasting Options
Let our expert Sommeliers guide you through the basics of wine making and an introduction to Italian regions and producers. These are private tastings designed for parties from 6 to 20 people and depending on the size of the group can last from 1 to 1.5 hours. They are held in our Enoteca, modeled after an Italian train station, and are standing room only. Wine tastings are perfect for a social "get together" after a busy day at work or a lazy Saturday afternoon. Reservations are accepted 3 months in advance. More info.
Otto Vino Classes
Ever thought about learning the difference between ripasso and passito? Or, how you can make white wine from red grapes? OTTO VINO classes are held in the Enoteca at our standing bar tables and run an hour to an hour and a half depending on course schedule. More info.
