OTTO By POLPO

4.6

732 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Renowned executive chef Bujar is responsible for maintaining the quality, taste, and authenticity of Otto by Polpo’s cuisine, selecting each ingredient, produce, meats, fish, and cheese fresh everyday. If it’s not good enough for his table, it won’t make it to yours. We are a BYOB so make sure you get your favorite wine with you.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

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Takeout

(610) 880-0001

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:15 am–3:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 880-0001
Website
http://ottobypolpo.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Bujar Daku

Location
52 N Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Neighborhood
Bryn Mawr
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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What 732 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Jessica
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding and food was excellent. A wonderful night out to eat.
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Sutton
Philadelphia
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had to go into my phone to pull up my account in their point system. The credit card I was using is registered under my name but I wasn’t given the $31 off my bill. The manager was very patient as a I retrieved the barcode connected to my account.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, excellent special additions to the already outstanding menu. Love coming here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent frendly service. Food was good, too.
LB
LisaB
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter, Tini (also the Mgr) was great. He was entertaining and made spot on recommendations. Restaurant was busy and lively - a good vibe. Food was delicious.
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Rich
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food were excellent
j
jjaruba
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was very good and would love the recipe for the cognac demi glaze I had on my chicken Would love this recipe Thank you
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Food was served within 5 minutes of placing order and was not hot. Not sure how this happens but disappointing after having other great meals here
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Birthday dinner. It was phenomenal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was outstanding and we cannot wait to go back. Food was amazing and service was impeccable!!!! I am telling all of my friends!!!!
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nevergohungry
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always, and great wait staff.
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Herb
Philadelphia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Our appetizer was delivered to the wrong table, set down before other diners and then delivered to us. The server had to ask which of the 2 entrees went to who. The fettuccine bolognese was sub-par (I've had it 2x before). It was way over-sauced and resembled a big blob of something foul. Since this was our first bad experience at this restaurant, we will come back, at least one more time, but I do not feel I can recommend it to friends until I feel confident that things have returned to former excellence.
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magill
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
OTTO’s never disappoints! The wait staff are always friendly and the food is always delicious and at proper temperature!
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HASA
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service was very good. However, we had to wait 30 minutes for our table even with having a reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
VL
VLGG
Atlantic City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Just not the lovely presentation we have had in the. Too much food just piled on plate!
J
Jane
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! This was our 3rd visit and was amazing!
VD
VincentD
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptionally well run restaurant. Professional in all respects. And the food is consistently excellent.
PA
PatriceA
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Again another lovely and delish lunch at Otto! Ivana was an attentive and cordial server - the Pomodorini Salad w Chicken added, Calamari, Rucola salad w Shrimp must taste!! Highly recommend !!
MP
MattP
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Overall it was good, but as others have alluded to the Specials are in the $45-$50 range while everything else on the menu is more in the $25-$30 range. Was shocked to see our bill after ordering specials compared with the rest of the menu. Would go back as many items on the menu I’d like to try.
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Tederf
Philadelphia
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food. Great, attentive service. A wonderful evening dining at Otto.
J
Justo
Los Angeles
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food and great service!! We love this place
LS
LorraineS
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous service, food was spectacular!!! Will go to Otto by POLPO again!
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Rugsy
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was delicious. Calamari app. Had flounder with crabmeat. Spouse had seafood pescatore. Brussels sprouts with baratta cheese. Service was excellent. Prices are little high.
MG
MelissaG
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Wonderful meal. Small place. Intimate atmosphere. Attentive service. BYOB.
HN
HarryandNancy
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful food Adrianna is a fabulous server but all staff are excellent ❗️
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Dreamer
Philadelphia
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All employees gracious. Food was very good. Very pleasant dining experience. I used the gift card that was sent to me! I loved receiving it and very much appreciated your generosity. Thank you!
j
jillp
Philadelphia
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very overpriced. The special entrees were $47 each, the hors d'oeuvres were $19 each. Nice place, but not worth those prices. Too noisy to justify the prices of a luxury restaurant.
C
Cackie
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our server and service were outstanding. We had an early reservation but were happy to see this special restaurant filling upo even on a Wednesday evening in January.
K
Kentucky
San Francisco
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took out of town friends to Otto by Polpo on a quiet Monday night. As usual, food was just excellent. (Carbonara, Veal, Linguini with Clams, Halibut plus calamari. and salads to start. Service was attentive and professional and everything was just fabulous. Highly recommend as a place for a special evening or just a nice night out with your honey.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating and delicious food. Great service! We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in every aspect!
k
kaboomer
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Portions were mid-large. WaitStaff were excellent.
LT
LloydT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A lovely find, and not a single weak note anywhere. Our server, Franklin, was excellent, engaged and spot on. Descriptions of the specials were so wonderful, bot couples ended up ordering only specials, and actually had exactly the same order. Food was excellent across the board!! An inventive pasta special, well-sauced, and ingredients were done properly---hard not to overcook shrimp in a saute sauce dish. The Osso Bucco was fabulous---this dish was my father's favorite, so it is a 'tell' for me to rate a restaurant. Otto by Polpo did it very well. Portions were large and we brought home enough for lunch. Tiramisu was outstanding!
BF
BillF
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place and great food! Outstanding all the way around!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food. Nino the manager served us. Very intimate and personal expeirence combined with delicious food -- what's not to like?
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EricP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Suggest asking how much specials cost, or better yet restaurant should simply tell you. Our two entrees off the menu were $27 each. Two specials we learned when we got the bill were $47 each. Yikes!
MC
MikaelaC
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We went here for lunch on the day after Christmas. The food was great - we started with the Burrata appetizer that was perfect for two people. Our entrees were the shrimp risotto and the crab gnocchi. The risotto was a little better than than the gnocchi which probably could have had more flavor and the sauce was very heavy, but I still enjoyed it. Our server was fantastic - she knew exactly when to check on us. We ate inside and the ambiance was really nice. It was a Monday lunch on the day after Christmas, so it was pretty empty but would love to check it out again when it's more lively. Also note that this is a BYOB. I read the reviews beforehand, so I knew to bring a bottle, but the website does not mention it.
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risa0319
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined as a party of 7 on Christmas Day and everything was wonderful! We are regulars at Otto, and our family enjoyed it just as much as we always do. Our server, Tini, was friendly, attentive and kept our attention with a few jokes here and there. We shared 2 burrata appetizers and one guest ordered the lobster bisque special - all amazing! For entrees, 4 of us had veal (2 piccata, 1 francese, 1 veal chop); 1 had a crab pasta dish; and 2 had the pasta special. Everything was fresh, delicious and piping hot. We did not order desserts or coffee, as we planned to have them at home. This was our second year dining at Otto on Christmas and we were not disappointed! Great experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from OTTO By POLPO using the Order Online button. OTTO By POLPO also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 880-0001.

OTTO By POLPO is rated 4.6 stars by 732 OpenTable diners.

OTTO By POLPO does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(610) 880-0001

Other options

Order online

52 N Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bryn Mawr
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:15 am–3:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Bujar Daku
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://ottobypolpo.com/
Phone number
(610) 880-0001

Gift card

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OTTO By POLPO

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Gift card

Popular dishes

Veal Chop

Gnocchi Carbonara

Bruschetta

Menu

What 732 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does OTTO By POLPO offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is OTTO By POLPO restaurant rated?

Does OTTO By POLPO offer gift cards?

Is OTTO By POLPO currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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