I absolutely LOVED Othello!! The ambiance is fantastic- it looks chic, worldly, but approachable. It reminds me of a restaurant you'd see in a big city like Chicago or NYC (I lived in Chicago for 10 years, so this is a very high compliment!). The food and service also completely live up to the look of it. We were celebrating our anniversary and it was acknowledged from the moment our hostess seated us, to our server, who gave us complimentary champagne. This is not a requirement for me, by any means, but it just really shows their attention to detail. It seems that our server was having some trouble and the service was a little slow, but the owner herself came over and took our orders. We were also given a free sweet potato appetizer (4.5/5) for the trouble, which was not necessary, but still very appreciated! Now on to the food! We started with the seared octopus (5/5) which my husband was VERY reluctant to try after bad experiences with octopus in the past, but he was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn't chewy at all. I loved the flavor combination of the tomato and the cannellini beans and how their texture provided a nice balance to the slightly crispy edges of the octopus. We also had the Za'atar bread (5/5) , which was warm, doughy, deliciousness. I can't wait to try the harissa one next time. The fattoush salad (5/5) was great too, though I love fattoush salad so I may be biased. We shared the roasted half chicken entree (5/5), which I loved. I sometimes think ordering chicken is the safe, boring choice, but the unique elements of this dish- the raisins, sweet onion relish, almonds, and saffron jus- give it a distinctive flavor unlike anything you'll find in a traditional American roasted chicken preparation. We finished with the baklava (5/5) which I described to a friend as "pistachio-forward" haha. I happen to love pistachios so that worked well for me, but if you don't then it may not be your favorite. Overall, Othello is one of the best restaurants I've tried in Jacksonville and it's a wonderful addition to the Jacksonville culinary scene! I can't wait to go back. read more

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Perfect. This place is so good. The atmosphere and service is all amazing. There are some dishes that aren't amazing but over all you can't really go wrong. All the spreads are really good. Lamb is unreal - it's moist, doesn't have the gamey smell, and the rice is amazing. French toast at brunch is delicious and creamy. It's like a custard or bread pudding more than French toast. Smelt - fantastic - crispy and delicious read more

Since moving to Jax from Miami I have been missing a great unique restaurant with great food and good vibes. Othello fills the void. The cocktails that I had were fantastic and had unique flavors in familiar form. If you like Bourbon I recommend the "Neighborhood Association" I also had "The Dirtiest" martini that was familiar but elevated. I look forward to trying others next time. I ordered eggplant dip and zaa'tar bread that was rustic and reminded me of fresh chewy bread baked in the local village "fournos" in Greece I also tried the tender seared Octopus over cannellini beans that was delicious, paired with a nice fresh salad. 10/10 , the staff was friendly and knew how to cook and make cocktails. I'm excited to go back and try more. read more

Othello - The Dirtiest Martini, a classic but with a unique complexity. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I had the chance to eat here last weekend and the food was utterly fantastic. This is exactly what Springfield needs and I really hope the community comes out and not only supports this local business, but brings family and friends too. Everything was beyond my expectations. I can't wait to try their brunch menu! read more

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Ah, Othello serves all my favorite things! Great first experience here for a girls night happy hour. I made a reservation for 4:30 and arrived at 4:25. Everyone in the restaurant looked at me and told me they weren't open yet. Thankfully they let me stand inside for 5 minutes since it was raining outside. Right at 4:30 they seated me and my friends. Service was great! 5 stars- seriously. Very attentive and knowledgeable. They just got their liquor license, so they do have a couple cocktails. The highlight for me was the unique natural wine list. I had 2 glasses of monastrell and LOVED it! We got the tinned fish platter which included tuna pate or sardines (we got tuna), baba ganoush, feta dip, hummus, olives, bread, and pickled veggies. We added an extra fresh baked zatar bread by the servers recommendation. Delicious! The baba ganoush was my favorite. We also loved the little circle potatoes and the sauce they were on top of. I enjoyed the octopus and beans dish, but do wish there were bigger chunks of the octopus or that it was not cut up. The amount of octopus was small compared to all of the beans. They did not have any happy hour prices, but plan to in the future. The space itself is absolutely beautiful! Very cute neighborhood cafe serving up some unique and delicious small plates. I will be back soon! read more

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We came in hungry and waked out satisfied! We ordered the patatas bravas, French toast, fried cheese, appetizer platter, and much more. We ate everything! Walking in the ambiance was so beautifully decorated offering the perfect vibes for brunch. Staff was so amazing and offered great suggestions through the meal. Everything was freshly made and made to perfection. My favorite dish was the fried cheese and patatas bravas. But everything was notable, can't go wrong with what you order. read more

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Amazing food. Mezza plate and lamb shank to die for. Great vibes as well. Cant wait to go back!

Othello! Hidden gem!!!!! We started with the Salt & Olive Oil and Zaatar & Harissa breads -- fresh, fluffy, and perfect for dipping into the silky hummus and smoky babaganoush. The falafel, Batatas Bravas, and seared octopus were all spot-on, each bite packed with flavor. We ordered a second plate of the Bravas, a definite favorite. But the roasted chicken? Absolutely out of this world. Juicy, tender, seasoned to perfection -- easily one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had anywhere. We also tried the Branzino, which was beautifully done -- light, flaky, very delicious-- but the chicken absolutely stole the show. Othello nails the mix of flavor, atmosphere, and service. If you go (and you should), don't leave without ordering the roasted chicken -- it's unforgettable. read more

This should definitely be your next go to place when looking for date night or a good dinner with friends! Let me start out by saying they did a wonderful job with the space, it's so chic and elevated yet playful and inviting. Springfield is dying for more restaurants like this one. The service was also top notch, we were served by Kate who gave us this amazing recommendation on a delicious red wine (not pictured). As for the food itself it was so rich and decedent the mix of spice and flavor really showed their care in the art of food. We decided to get a few things and share, in order to get a taste of the menu. The half chicken was arguably one of the juiciest I've ever had, simply melted in your mouth good. 10/10 read more

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Othello is one of my favorite dining spots. The food, the staff, the experience, the ambience; absolutely everything! We usually order an array of items and share, trying different dishes each time. One of my more recent delights there was the Caesar. I have never had another like it, & they serve it so that it can be easily shared. read more

Went here for Valentine's Day and had the best time! The space is beautiful and has a very cozy/intimate feel, so it was perfect for the holiday. I also appreciated that they didn't do a prix fixe menu. The food was awesome, we got the oysters, patatas bravas, the duck entree that was on special, and of course their house bread. Everything was delicious, not to mention the cocktails too! I'll definitely be back read more

Othello - Duck breast special + bread with harissa - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Such a cute, trendy new place that just opened up in Springfield, perfect for date night or a night out with the girls. The ambience, service and attention to detail are top notch and 5/5! When you step into Othello you definitely feel like you've been transported to a restaurant in Europe. They killed it with the design and decor. The food was good and fresh but my bf and I felt like something was missing to really WOW us like we've heard from others. The tin fish board was the best way to try the dips, pickles, bread and choice of tin fish. We chose the sardines and they were great. The olives were different and had a nutmeg or cinnamon taste which didn't seem to go with the rest of the plate. The octopus had great flavor but I'd say had too many beans. The textures of the octopus and beans were too similar - I wish the octopus was a bit more chargrilled to add a list crisp texture. Our favorite plate was the Batatas Bravas. Crispy pillowy potatoes with a garlic and oil sauce, very good! The Serrano ham was also very good and reminded us of the Jámon we had in Portugal. I'd like to revisit Othello in a couple months to try some additional items and see how our opinions of the food differ. The server did tell us the menu will change often which is exciting! read more

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What a perfect date night restaurant! Service is phenomenal and the ambiance is so relaxing. Mocktails were excellent as well as the oysters, olives, half-roasted chicken, and patas brava. I can't wait to go back soon. read more

We've been here twice now. We immediately booked another bar spot after our last trip! It's quaint and cozy. The ambiance feels as of your st a dinner party at the chef's house. The lighting is just right. It's not bet loud as there are only a few tables inside. They have an absolutely gorgeous courtyard. The food though....oh, my goodness! We've had the database bravas, best I've had! Crispy, chewy, and just the right amount for sharing. Infact everything is meant to be shared! We've also shared the tin board, hummus, baba ganoush. All amazing! Zataar bread and the Marissa bread. The beads are so fresh and piping hot, chewy!!! Last night we had the oysters, delish, simple, fresh!!! For our mains. I had the lamb shank served with rice and a poached pear to die for but huge! My husband had the roast chicken with couscous. Also delish and tender. We've had the branzino before and I would highly recommend that if you prefer seafood! Lastly, we order the mezcal cocktail with hot honey and the bourbon Tiki style cocktail. Both so good, we just shared back and forth read more

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Ambiance and service def 5 star. Such a cute place with lots of attention to detail. Love all the nods to the family who operates and owns the business patio is super cute and the deco is on point. Tables inside the restaurant are a bit close together so just be ready for that. The apps or tapas style food was all wonderful the whipped feta, the bread, and the Serrano ham was amazing. Love the spice on the zaatar bread!! The shrimp cocktail was presented very nicely my bf said needed a bit more flavor tho in the boil they cook it in. We had the lamb and the chicken as mains. The chicken had crispy skin and great flavor on the jus with it. Chicken was moist and very tasty. Onions were a nice touch. The lamb was very nicely presented on the bone but the absence of a sauce or gravy with it made it not look super appetizing. The flavor was good I think just needs some refinement. The poached pear served with it was very good!!! Dessert was great tried the baklava and the rice pudding the pudding was refreshing and had some orange segments and pistachios with it. The baklava was traditional and yummy would have loved a bit more sugar syrup to top it off. I love that it's in the neighborhood and can't wait to go and try brunch!! Kudos and good work!! read more

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Othello is an excellent dining experience. The food is served promptly, with appetizers full of bold and well-balanced flavors. The sharable entrees are generous in portion and exceptionally delicious. I look forward to returning for another memorable meal. read more

Othello - Hummus , Sea Salt and Olive Oil Bread , and Kibbeh Mousseline - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Othello has amazing food, amazing wine list and great vibes! Can't go wrong with the menu but the lamb shank & hummus were standout

So happy to see the success of this new restaurant from the family of Zodiac, a Mediterranean restaurant downtown that closed during the pandemic. Beautiful ambiance, nice and attentive staff and, of course, outstanding food. Taking one star off only because they are still working out some bumps in their cocktail menu, but the wine list is solid. If you want to witness the "new Jacksonville" -- modern, trendy, unique -- this is the spot. Could easily picture a place like this in DC or New York. Can't wait to go back! read more

Othello - Tinned fish plate, olive oil and sea salt bread and Serrano ham. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We had reservations on a Thursday at the bar and we seated immediately when we arrived. The inside is beautiful and there is a nice outside patio as well. The bartender was very nice and answered any questions we had about the menu or their favorite things on the menu. This definitely is a restaurant for sharing, which we knew before coming, and I loved everything we ordered. I got one drink the pink and white which was very pretty and delicious, not too sweet but not overly strong either. My favorite was the tinned fish plate which had all of the dips and some picketed vegetables and olives and a spicy tuna pate which was the best tuna I have ever had. The fried smelt I loved, simple but delicious and the sauce made it even better. We also got the sweet potato over tahini which the tahini really enhanced the potato and made it taste so rich and creamy. The falafel were so crunchy and delicious. The chorizo mushrooms and couscous were so good, I've never had couscous before but it as so light and fluffy. You do have to order bread separately but the sea salt bread was so delicious and came out warm, the size was good for two or three people. I would love to come back here and honestly just order drinks and the dips, it was a great place to catch up with friends and have a longer more chill dinner. read more

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One of the best (if not the best) restaurant in the Springfield Jax area. Atmosphere was perfect (lighting, seating, temp). Drinks were made to perfection. Even when the crowd picked up, bartender was attentive. I order the fish board. Will be coming back :) read more

Amazing place! We've been to Othello a few times now and each time the food and drinks are amazing and the staff is so kind and genuine. You can't go wrong! read more

This place is doing all the right things! I was so surprised to hear that they're a fairly new restaurant that hasn't been open for very long because our experience was pretty much perfect. The ambiance was wonderfully calming and cozy. The hostess was so sweet and accommodating even though we didn't have a reservation. We sat at the bar and still had as good of an experience as we would've sitting at a table. Lexi and Caz behind the bar were so helpful and had many great suggestions. Although they were out a few things being that it was the last dinner service of the week (saturday), we took it as a positive sign that the food was very good, and we were right. The whipped feta with bread was creamy, tangy and well seasoned. The shrimp cocktail was so fresh and delicious (we attempted to order another order, but they sold out while we were still there, it's that GOOD). The hamachi crudo was an intriguing pallet cleanser to end our meal. Also shoutout again to Lexi for the lovely wine suggestion and my cocktail "The Tea" was so good, very well balanced and tasty. read more

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Celebrated a birthday here last night. Excellent experience. Highly recommend! Everything we had was delicious and well prepared, the space was comfortable, and overall and enjoyable evening. read more

Drinks were delicious and this restaurant is beautiful! An exceptional spot for date night.

A historic building nestled in an adorable neighborhood, the seating is limited, so make reservations. The food and the service was out of this world! read more

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Went this past Friday night for a date night. Had a reservation at the bar. First time and won't be the last. Caz was fantastic. Everything she recommended hit the nail on the head! Couldn't have asked for a better first impression and won't be the last. Will definitely come for the food, but also for the exceptional service from Caz as well! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Fresh seafood, candlelight, bar, and open kitchen. Exquisite. It is street parking but I always find a spot available.

Absolutely authentic and delicious food. Service was extraordinary and upscale atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Lovely ambiance, amazing, memorable,delicious food, but what really makes this place special is the experience created by the staff. Our server Caz was so knowledgeable and fun!! She helped us with a wine selection and made us feel like VIP's the whole time. We shared the whipped feta which is divine! The hummus, & some of their breads then shared the roasted chicken that was perfectly cooked and the lamb shank which was well seasoned and melted in your mouth. read more

Beautiful restaurant and an excellent meal from start to finish. The foods have wonderful flavors!!!! The appetizers, the Kibbeh, and the the falafel were delicious, the lamb was exquisitely tender, and the rice was just perfect. The . Lamb melted in our mouth, a 32- oz. lamb shank, which was huge and plenty for two people with plenty of food left over! The baklava is delicious-- out of this world ---and was so well prepared that it melted in your mouth. grab a nice box to go for your best friend. Overall, a wonderful experience that we highly recommend! read more

Wow!!! What an amazing place!!! Didn't even know this place was here, the food was absolutely amazing. We ordered a bunch of different things and nothing disappointed. This has probably been one of the top restaurants in Jacksonville. Absolutely delicious read more

Sat at the bar, very comfortable with extremely attentive service. If you like a dirty martini, The Dirtiest was perfection. Also, the seared octopus is a MUST HAVE and the whipped feta is divine with their fresh baked bread. Excellent natural wine selections and suggestions. Definitely recommend a reservation as the location is quaint with dedicated indoor and patio seating. read more

Othello - Cocktails at the Bar Seating - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Amazing food, great atmosphere, definitely recommend. Wish I could remember our server it was a girl with brown hair. Very friendly!

The atmosphere was very comfortable & welcoming! Sat at bar with great service! Ordered 4 different items with sea salt fresh pita bread...delish! Sebastian/chef spoke spoke with us/customers. Very friendly Will return! read more

We had dinner at Othello, a new Mediterranean-style restaurant tucked away in Springfield. Street parking was easy to find. It gives off 13 Gypsies vibes with a small menu featuring shareable dishes, good service and cool staff. The bread was a flatbread type, almost like pizza dough. They offer three toppings for the bread. We chose the harissa and it was VERY spicy. The whipped feta was cooling and creamy and paired well with the spice of the harissa. The kibbe was the best appetizer by far. It was crispy and juicy, and the bright green yogurt sauce that came on the side was excellent and went well with everything. The cucumber salad was fresh and served as a good palate cleanser before the entrée. It came with a thick base of tahini and salad greens. They have a good selection of seafood, but we only tried the seared octopus dish. It was tender, not chewy at all, and came with a savory brown sauce that almost had a steakhouse-type flavor. We got two entrées to share among four of us: the lamb shank and the half chicken. The lamb was tender and tasted similar to pot roast. It came with turmeric rice, which we were all obsessed with. The chicken was the real winner; the skin was crispy, and the meat was juicy and tender. It came with couscous that was okay, but we all preferred the turmeric rice. They have low-ABV cocktails and natural wines. Our table wasn't familiar with natural wines, and a manager, Valerie, was able to talk us through their selection and what we might like. I got an orange wine that tasted like a mix of orange soda and kombucha; it was really good. We also tried the watermelon sangria, which was refreshing and sweet, and a lemon spritz that was fizzy and bright--something I'd get for happy hour or early evening cocktails. It is a family-owned spot, and the owner, Vanessa, explained that all the photos on the walls are of her family from Jordan. The decor is modern and cozy, with about half a dozen tables inside and a lighted patio on the side. For those who care, the dining chairs are comfortable, and it really feels like a place to have a leisurely meal with friends. read more

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A friend and I came for brunch on Saturday and the service, food and atmosphere was an absolute 10/10! We tried the babaganoush with bread (whatever you do, make sure you try the bread!) and it was so flavorful and perfect to share. We both got the Spanish tortilla, which ate like a quiche. It was artfully plated and generously portioned. The indoor dining vibe is so bright, airy and elegant and the outdoor patio is also perfect for a cooler Florida day. Can't wait to come back for dinner and drinks! read more

Had a delightful vegan/vegetarian meal. We tried a bunch of apps and enjoyed them all. The chorizo mushroom dish was delish with generous portions of Lions Mane mushrooms, will definitely get my own plate next time. And yes get the Batatas Bravas. Bread is all freshly baked and literally right out of the oven and the drinks were all yummy. Will definitely be back. read more

Othello - Batas Bravas - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Loved everything! They've built an incredibly beautiful and warm space in residential Springfield- this placement alone is exactly the type that Jacksonville needs. The thought behind the interior and the menu both deserve high praise and the team is warm and welcoming while also providing very well timed service. As a neighbor, I'm excited to see Othello prosper and will look forward to going as often as I can. read more

we'd heard the food was delicious but the service was also superb. i recommend you go hungry! read more

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We attended the soft opening and it was the perfect ambiance, mixed with great food and an amazing waitstaff! Do yourself a favor and get there to try all of their fresh menu items. My favorite was the whipped feta and their homemade bread! Go now and thank me later read more