Otto's French Restaurant London — Restaurant in London

A chefs perspective of ottos it could not get more French when you walk in your transported to France. The owner is a French as they come! I thought the goats cheese soufflé was one of the best starters I’ve ever had. The scallops were also as good as it gets. The service on the starters wasn’t the best they got our starters mixed up the front of house manager took our order so that was his bad the younger waiter had to take the embarrassment for it!. I did find the front of house manager abir all the place pacing up and down the restaurant looking quite bored at times but he is good with customer with his old school approach and jokes and he’s certainly knows what he’s doing. It was quiet that night so maybe that was the mistake and the pacing up and down.

As for the rack of lamb the theatre was great but the lamb was as good as roar in my opinio. I forgot how rare the French cook meat. That ruined it for me and in my opinion English peolple think that is to under cooked the worst part was the fat had not been rendered down and was very raw and tough also the whole lamb was under seasoned and it needed some sort of peas maybe as a purea?! It ruined rhe meal for me I said to my sister I’ve only cooked a rack of lamb a few times so these guys should get it bang on cooking it most nights but they messed it up big time! They should ask how you want it cooked because once it’s been carved that’s it you will have to flash it in a pan which will ruin it to cook it more! execute the cooking right b4 you bring the theatre out I would say I have never had pomme soufflés b4 I wanted to get them to see what the hype is about they were exactly how they should be looks wise a work of art crafted by a mater of his trade! They are extremely hard to make so hats of ro the chef who did them for me sadly as I expected rhe flavour was not great just like a crisp with no seasoning the salt had not even stuck to them again all about the theatre but lacking in seasoning. They would be better served with some sort of Hollandaise or aioli not the jus. The Apple tart was to die for and the chocolate pot and the after dinner truffles were not very impressive . It’s a great restaurant I would not return I would say it’s the sort of place most people would only go once I would not say it’s worth the price tag for normal people anyway. I know my food and how hospitality runs so I like to leave an honest chefs review of restaurants. I would like to say the younger guys in the team were very professional and knew what they were doing shame they have to make up mistakes of others but it was an experience I wanted to show my sister a higher class of food and service and it did deliver just a shame rhe lamb was not right. Whej it came to the bill I was not willing to pay the 12.5% tip I wanted to tip what I thought it was worth they wanted £30 service charge well I put 10£ for it and of course like all fancy places and most places in general in london they make you feel bad for it and it can create a scene my £10 was a fair tip they shpuid of been happy with considering the service they had given me and tbh this bugs me about these places I’m not from the 1% my bill is already very expensive why embarrass me in front of other guests and my sister not all guests have endless amounts of money and don’t take it personally if people cannot pay the service charge it’s optional some people are hard up and save for a meal like this. Thanks to ottos for the experience it’s something I will not forgot the French know how to eat drink and live that’s for sure there food brings joy all round the globe they are very passionate people when it comes to...

It’s hard to explain to someone how special and unique the place is. Let’s start with the basics. The food is incredibly good and the wine list to match. They have honed most of these dishes clearly over a long time and all of them are just fantastic. There are some veggie options but it’s not for the politically correct with snails, calves brain appearing regularly on the menu. The service is also excellent. What really makes this place though is that It is so unusual and just fills you with joy. Initially you think you are sitting in someone’s sitting room, but soon you realise you are sitting in a beautifully crafted restaurant. Nothing is off the shelf or standard. The furniture is vintage dinning tables, the art amazing and all very individual and unique. It’s quiet. Very quiet which is so magic. You can actually hear each other so well. yet there is a lovely atmosphere even if you dine on your own. Honestly from The outside you might not go in as it’s so shielded with curtains and drapes it’s hard to see what is going on inside. But You walk through that door to another world. The owners Elin(Swedish) and Otto(German) have some how created the best (French) restaurant i would argue in London and further afield indeed. Thank you to them and the years of amazing food and service they have offered. My life wouldn’t be quite the...

I seldom write good reviews but was really impressed with this restaurant. Really enjoyed dinner here for food, service and atmosphere.

Service was impeccable from the moment we came in. They gave us free champagne coming in as previous customers were still at our table which we didn’t mind waiting. We also had a really nice dessert wine and dark chocolates free from the house too! It was my partner’s bday and every waiter greeted him and made sure we were having a good time.

Now food, it was honestly one of the best! Had escargot, cheese souffle to start and main was steak tartare and suckling pig. Steak tartare they mix in front of you! They had a sommelier who recommended a great pairing for our mains We were already so full but we magically made room for the crème brulee which was another winner. Atmosphere was amazing very homey feel, not pretentious and very authentic. The waiters were so passionate at what they do and it really reflects on their service and the atmosphere. Even Otto himself was serving

The price was not cheap but definitely worth every penny because the quality is reflected in the food and service. Will...