Recommend the pizza with pulled pork and the one with butternut squash/ricotta. Both were fantastic! We were also recommended to get the 4 cheese, but it was just too cheesy for us... There's a nice bar area with lots of craft beers for the inevitable wait, and we overall enjoyed our experience. they apparently also have gluten free pizza if someone you know is gluten free. About pizza size: The individual pizzas are actually pretty big -- you really only need one between 2 people, or a large for 3 people. We got 2 individuals and a large for 3 people just to try a bunch of kinds and took home the equivalent of an entire pizza. read more

I have been ordering delivery from this place (via eat24) since I moved to Boston last July. The service originally was excellent - best peperroni pizza, quick delivery and no delivery charge. Since then, the delivery service at this restaurant (and their customer service) has deteriorated. Although I ahve ordered from this place more tan 75 times, they have consistently raised their pirces (and delivery charge) to deliery to my place. Furthermore, the delivery time has become HORRIBLE, often times not receiving my pizza for MORE THAN 2 HOURS. On tp of that, I have provided generous recommendations for this restaurant to make available a beverage section on their online menu - which is essential - and I was ignored repeatedly. Although I cannot speak about the in-restaurant service, I would NEVER again recommend this place for pizza delivery in a million years. read more

Pros: Affordable, quick, relatively tasty, veg-friendly. Cons: Overpriced, could expand list of toppings, no places to sit (you can barely stand at some points!) *Tip* - Plan to eat here often? Download the LevelUp app and get free monies! read more

I've been to this location a few times and experienced the good, the bad, and the indifferent, and I feel ready to write a formal review. It is interesting that in the 3 times I've been to Otto, we have not yet sat at a table. It's not that it's impossible but it's painstaking to the point of not having patience for it. (For example the 45 minute wait that turned into 1 hr and 45 min). The line/crowd on a weekend night when you might want to go is like a moat of tar - don't get sucked into it. Instead, I recommend that you either order to go or hover near the bar where you can sit down when a spot opens up. Order your beer, wine, cider, soda, what have you and eat your hot slices of pizza and tasty salad when they arrive. Don't look back. The slices are yummy although there certainly are some offbeat combinations. It's cheaper to order a whole pie as opposed to different slices but the tummy wants what it wants. I like Otto and having fancy pizza and sitting at a fancy bar. Someday I might get to sit at those fancy tables, too. read more

While I had gotten takeout from this location and a slice from one of their counter service locations, this was my first sit-down experience here. To start off, there was quite a long wait to get a table. Still, this was okay - it was a Saturday night and we were told in advance it would about forty-five minutes. We were still waiting for the other half of our party to arrive and this left us with enough time to go across the street to Peet's and get some tea. When we came back, we still had quite a bit of waiting to do, even though we were told we were next in line. As it turned out, many of the other tables of four had finished and paid and were now just lounging around. Kind of annoying, but not exactly Otto's fault. After about an hour, we were seated at the "communal table", along with another party of four. The hostess mentioned that we could wait for another table of four to clear up, but at the point, we were hungry, and those other tables were showing no signs of leaving. It is somewhat annoying that you can't actually customize the pizzas at all. You have to choose from their pre-decided combinations of toppings, and they don't do half-and-half, which meant that we had to settle for two small pizzas, rather than one large. The pizzas took another forty five minutes to arrive, which, as we were informed by our waitress, was due to a mess up in the kitchen. Whether or not this was true, she immediately docked the cost of one of the pizzas off of our bill, which was really nice. After all, some places make you wait for hours without so much as a word. As for the pizzas themselves, they are really good - especially when you're super hungry from having to wait so long. But they're still not the best I've had, or even among the top five. We got the kalamata, pepper and garlic pizza which was good, though I do wish it had more olives, and my brother got the margherita, which admittedly, I didn't try (not really a huge fan of tomato slices on my pizza). Skip the salad - the caesar was unremarkable, and for some reason I can't comprehend, took nearly as long to arrive as the pizza. Still, with one pizza docked, the bill came out to about $20 before tip. For a sit-down dinner for four people, including drinks, that's not bad at all. So the dinner was kind of a mixed bag, but cheap enough that you can't really complain about it. read more

Decent artisinal pizza place in the Brookline/Coolidge Corner area. The half hour wait was a bit ridiculous (more of a reflection of the lack of restaurants facing too great a demand rather than Otto being worth any sort of wait). Wine list was unimpressive, so I'll stick to beer in the future. Some of the pizza had some bizarre combinations, which is saying a lot coming from me. Pizza was solid and 1 small pizza to split was perfect for two of us girls (we ordered two and literally took an entire pizza home). Again, probably the best pizza in the Coolidge Corner area, but that's not saying a lot at all. Given that this restaurant mini-chain is from Portland, ME, I expected better. However, convenient if the wait at Regal Beagel is just too obnoxious. This place could be useful for take-out, though. read more

Otto has a wide variety of unique and creative thin crust pizzas on the menu. Overall, I found Otto to be an average restaurant. There are several positive reviews on yelp, but you have to keep in mind that most of these reviews are written by college students since the location is in Coolidge Corner. Personally, I found the quality of ingredients to be quite subpar. The prices are certainly reasonable though! The service was also disappointing. I requested to have my pizza with no cheese on half of it. They refused to accommodate my request. They stated that you cannot split pizzas in half. What annoyed me was that I was not requesting to split two separate pizzas. I was simply asking to have half of my pizza without cheese because I am lactose intolerant. This policy is quite bizarre! I have tried the following pizzas: - Butternut Squash, Ricotta and Cranberry - Apple, Bacon and Red Onion - White Bean, Sausage, Herb & Red Flake My favorite was the sausage and white bean pizza. This was very flavorful and tasty. Overall, this is a decent restaurant. If you are a college student, it is absolutely perfect because it is very reasonably priced. A small pie of pizza is $12 and the quantity is decent enough to serve 2 people. A $6 dinner is quite a deal! read more

I've walked by this place many times and finally tried their pizza. I really like the feel of the space since it's so open and rustic. I ordered two large pizzas: an eggplant one and a chicken and basil one. The pizza took about 15 min to cook so it wasn't too bad. Both pizzas were a good size and pretty delicious. The ingredients were fresh and the dough was soft. However, I just can't bring myself to give it more stars because in the end... it's still pizza. It's pretty good and you can tell the higher price point is justified. If you really love pizza this is a must try place! read more

I ate here for dinner recently with my partner. We had just finished moving into a place in Brookline and needed a warm meal to soothe our tired bodies and exhausted spirits. Pizza seemed like the obvious choice. Otto is a cool cozy pizza joint at home in Coolidge Corner tucked away neatly on the corner of Green St. and Harvard St. I'm told in a past life the location was a McDonald's... I'd say Otto is an upgrade. We ordered a small Butternut Squash, Ricotta and Cranberry pie and a Spicy Pulled Pork with Scallion and Herb. Both were delightful. The Squash pie was our favorite! Service was quick, the food was good, and the order came fast. Give it a try! read more

Pizza is amazing. I have tried about half of their signature pizzas and haven't found one I don't love yet. Salads are pretty stellar too. Start with a glass of wine, move onto the Crunchy Green Salad next, and finish with the Tortellini Pizza. You shan't regret it. read more

Whoosh, that's the sound of people leaving The Upper Crust across the street. To go to Otto's. Upper Crust might be a little better but the chick working the counter there hates people so I started heading to Otto's. Pizza is pretty good here. However 1 time I got a pizza that was totally black on the bottom like it had been drug on asphalt by a pickup truck. What I like most about this place is walking by and staring at people through the windows while they jam their face with pizza. All glass front makes for me picking my nose and digging my ass every time I walk by. read more

Coming from Chicago I was raised to believe the only way to eat pizza is in a deep dish. Any other way is just an imitation. That being said, Otto is a pretty good imitator. The price for a takeout slice is not too expensive and the thin crust has a good crisp to it. I've eaten a lot of their mashed potato, scallion, and bacon pizza but whenever there is a chicken slice I love going for that. Also, during the snowmegadden of 2015, my roommates and I were trapped in the house for days and needed some food outside our leftovers so my roommate and I ventured onto Harvard across several foot high snow piles and found basically every store was closed except Otto. I felt bad for the workers that had to trudge in to work, but definitely joy for my stomach that they decided to open. In short, whether on a quick pizza trip or a semi casual date night, come to Otto for a slice. read more

I really enjoy coming to this restaurant. I've been to this location a few times and the one in Portland. The pizza selection is always very creative and tasty, and I like how you can get order by the slice. The beer choices are usually very good and they have great seasonal options as well. However, every time coming to this location I've had a very unwelcoming and rude bartender. He just seems like he is miserable every shift he works. The first time coming there he had forgotten to even put our pizza order in. He never even apologized. Instead he made it seem like the kitchen lost the ticket even though it was blatantly obvious it was never rang in. We ordered dessert and that never came as well. He apologized several times for that but really did nothing about it. The next visit in he was still the same, expect we were the only people at the bar so he couldn't forget our order. He spent most of the time mopping the floor with bleach water even though they still had another 2 hours before they closed. Nick didn't seem like a bad person, just a bit off his game. Hey! Maybe the third time in is the trick! read more

Always reliable for a late-night slice. Open until 11 PM weekdays and 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Crunchy thin crust with a nice char. Sweet tomato sauce. Unique toppings such as mashed potato and cranberry. The slice selection changes daily. Crowded at peak meal times. Very convenient to the Coolidge Corner movie theatre. Other locations in Allston and Harvard Square. Flagship restaurant in Portland, Maine. read more

The pizza is delicious, the servers friendly, the ambience fun. I like that they serve beer. I've had some great meals in the restaurant itself. However, I am really disappointed in their take-out service. I've called a couple times for pizzas, was told 25 minutes, and ended up waiting for 45 minutes for the pizza. Tonight I called to ask for a couple of slices, and was told "We don't do slice orders over the phone because we like the slices to be at the right temperature when people eat them." First of all, it doesn't make actual physical sense, since a whole pizza will cool off when waiting for someone to pick it up the same way a slice would. Second, why make someone wait for 30 minutes in the restaurant for a slice of pizza instead of calling ahead? You are a PIZZA place, you are not allowed to be so pretentious. I ate Ramen noodles instead (and they were at a perfect temperature!). read more

I FREAKIN love the pizza here. The bacon and potato pizza is a MUST! The dough is thin and the toppings are generous. I also get the pulled pork in a smaller version and that tastes pretty good too. One thing I would say is if you're expecting a lot of pork on it, you're gonna be disappointed lol. So don't get that if you are really craving meat and are hungry. Just get it for the taste! I come here all the time because the ambience is right in the middle of casual and a bit fancier, so it's not too laid back but also you don't need to focus too much on what you are wearing or if it'll cost a lot. read more

OTTO - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Best pizza around! So many unique pizza toppings, but my favorite is the butternut squash, ricotta and cranberry! Really great service, I've been there a handful of times, at different times and have always been treated very well. read more

The pizza was tasty and the wait wasn't that bad - on a Saturday evening we had to wait about 30 mins for a table. Not a problem as we walked around Coolidge Corner and the minutes flew. The staff was courteous and we had plenty of tasty options. I recommend OTTO if you're in the area and you're looking for an upscale pizza experience. read more

Good pizza. Fast friendly service. What more would you want?

Good pizza? Definitely, and there are so many options to choose from. Beer selection? Kinda limited, but what they do have was good. Price? No surprises; pretty much what you'd expect from a Coolidge Corner semi-gourmet pizza joint. Worth it? I'd say so. I recommend if you are with a friend, order two small pizzas and share... and you'll have about 1/4 pie left over. Nice establishment? Yeah, definitely. It's in the heart of Coolidge Corner. There is also plenty of seating for lunch, though I'm curious what dinner or weekends look like. Staff? A little slow, but very friendly. There was one waitress for a weekday lunch and she basically disappeared on us a couple of times, causing us and the one other couple in the place to twiddle our thumbs waiting for her. The hostess was nowhere to be found, too, for quite some time so we couldn't even hail anyone for assistance. The pizza being excellent and the option of take-out gives this place 4 stars, but it loses one for the poor service and the limited beer selection. read more

The pizza here is definitely solid - it reminds me of upper crust, but a little more refined. We tried 2 pies - the chicken, mushroom & fontina (white pie), and the ricotta, roasted tomato & basil (red pie). Both were very enjoyable - the chicken was cut into nice thin, bite sized pieces. The roasted tomato pungency paired with the creamy dollops of ricotta was also satisfying. I give a slight nod to the chicken of these two choices. Their pie is thin crust with cornmeal on the bottom, and they cook it well so that it comes out unburnt, but the slices are structurally sound and don't flop around. I had heard some really good things about their pie, and while it was satisfying, it isn't QUITE there in terms of blowing you away. I would definitely go back and try more of their flavor combos - went with some relatively tame ones on the first pass. read more

Visited OTTO with a friend before a movie and we were both impressed. We had a time limit, so we didn't know if we should get slices or sit down and get waiter service. The hostess suggested we sit at the slice bar, since there's service there. Ok. But it turned out you can't order slices at the slice bar. That was confusing. In any event, we ended up splitting a small Four Cheese pie and a Romaine & Fennel salad. Both were delicious!! The pie had nice clumps of ricotta on it- my favorite part. The pie was the perfect size for us to split as well. The one thing I didn't understand was the pricing- the difference between the large and small pies and slices. The menu is not very clear. I will definitely go back to OTTO. The variety in toppings was really interesting and I need to try another soon! read more

I thought I had written a review of this place, but yelp is asking me to review, so review I shall! I really like this place. I have tried a few different pizzas but I really love the white bean pizza and the one with butternut squash. The pizza is a little more upscale and with some fun and surprising combinations. If you are picky and only want to eat pepperoni/cheese pizza you will probably not be as in love with this place as the more adventurous eaters - their special, unique pizzas are the ones that shine. Good beer on tap, nice wine list, and nice decor make for a fun but casual date night. It can be especially interesting if you are seated at one of the communal tables. There is almost always a wait but I usually spend that time in the booksmith down the street. To the person who says you cannot change anything on the pizza - we almost always add/remove/swap an ingredient and the staff has never had an issue. read more

My local Boston friends were raving about how awesome the pizza was here and the ambiance, so I agreed to give it a try. The hostess was very on top of her game. Patient, friendly, and efficient. She's definitely doing her job right. Service was slow at first because it was super busy for a Monday night. But, overall service was whatever, nothing noteworthy. The pizzas we got were pretty good. The butternut squash, cranberry, ricotta pizza was very interesting, and I liked the unique combo. BUT, I've had some fantastic local pizza here in NC that surpasses the flavors and quality of the pizza AND definitely the ambiance. Otto was almost boring to me. I was pretty disappointed, but maybe it's just because my friends hyped it up, and Lilly's Pizza here in Raleigh, NC is hands down the best pizza place ever. read more

OTTO pizza is a beloved pizzeria in the area with a few locations around Boston and other cities. They have options for small and large pies, build your own, and also individual slices. What they don't tell you is that you can't get an individual slice for ANY of their pizzas, it is only the 8 for the day. So if you plan in ordering just a slice, make sure you ask the waiter/waitress what the options are while they are getting your water. We had already spent an eternity choosing our optimal combination of individual slices and doing half pizzas, only to be foiled when our waitress said we couldn't do half pizzas and they couldn't do individual slices for the ones we wanted. After another 5 minutes, we finally decided. We ordered: - butternut squash, ricotta and cranberry - spinach, white bean and roasted garlic - mashed potato, bacon and scallion - pulled pork and mango - chicken, mushroom and cheese They were all amazing and really fun flavors that I didn't quite expect on a pizza. I highly recommend getting a few fun ones and a few classics. [64 of 100] read more

I dig this spot! It's WAY bigger than the Harvard Square location, so you can feel free to dine in, dine out, whatever you want! Plenty of seating for groups or couples as well as a pizza bar where you can get a beer and a daily slice. Overall I really like this location but was hoping for more than just a margherita pizza slice for the veggie option. read more

Great slices and cheap, nice spot to stop in on a weekend. I'll always be a fan of Otto's because they have great pizzas, pleasent staff, and overall a great place to stop by alone or with friends and family. read more

OTTO - Pizza and wine, gone :( but so good! - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Ambience: This restaurant is a pretty basic pizza parlor, with most chairs and a few bar-type tables. You can expect this is a casual place to grab a slice. Service: All of the staff and waiters are very nice and accommodating. They are quick to fill your order and bring you refreshments as you may need them. I thoroughly enjoyed the level of service they provided. Food: I have had many good pies so far and yet this restaurant has a place amongst the best. Their pies are so unique and offer different flavor combinations the novice pizza-guy may not understand. The thin-crust pizza style allows for you try to various flavors when sharing in large groups OR buy by the slice and try them all! My favorites include the chicken & basil, ricotta, squash & craisins and the bleu cheese, pear & arugula. I know, how odd do some of those sound? I promise you, they all taste fantastic and redefine what is allowed to be "pizza". Overall Rating: This restaurant earns 5 out of 5 stars. The variety and innovative flavor combinations warrants an easy perfect score and hot spot for any pizza goer. I highly recommend anyone to try this place and go for the flavors mentioned above. This place truly redefines the pizza game! read more

It had been 1 year since I last dined here, and I definitely do not remember being so disappointed before. We ordered a large sausage and onion ($20), and my friend had a cheese slice ($3). The pizzas had too little of everything-- whether you like crust, sauce, cheese or toppings. My friend's slice was even thinner than ours... I wouldn't mind so much if at least the cheese/toppings were abundant. Not worth the money for sure. Waitress/service was good. (P.S. our pizzas looked nothing like the generous delicious pizzas in other reviewers' pictures. I can only hope they were running out of dough, cheese, and sausage... really it was ridiculous) read more

Very very good pizza! Their gluten-free option is fantastic as well. So glad they replaced the McDonald's that was there. When you're in there, see if you can spot the Ronald McDonald head. read more

OTTO - Mashed potatoes and bacon pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I used to go to OTTO because I like their pizza but the guy behind the bar thought he was too cool to ask me if I wanted anything to drink while I waited for my pizza. Hey bearded guy behind the bar, you are not cool but merely pretentious! read more

Finally visited Otto after walking by it a bunch of times in the adorable Coolidge Corner neighborhood. I was glad to see they offer slices and actually had an array to choose from. After speaking with the girl at takeout she convinced me to try the bacon, mashed potato & scallion slice, one of their best sellers. It looked amazing but it was just ok. I didn't think the flavors were anything to write home about and unfortunately, it had a slight burnt taste- but hey, maybe it spent a little too time in the oven (sad face). Either way, I loved the layout of the restaurant, the big open windows and friendly approach of the staff. I wouldn't run back but would try a margarita slice next time around if I was in the area. read more

OTTO - Bacon, mashed potato and scallion slice - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

A pleasant change from other local pizza places Located in the heart of Coolidge Corner, Otto offers a variety of departures from the traditional this crust pizza that you will find in neighboring pizza places. The staff are helpful and prompt. The restaurant itself if vibrant and fun. The smell of fresh pizza fills the air and gives the restaurant a very pleasant atmosphere. Otto offers a variety of tomato-based and "white" pizzas. We tried the mushroom and ricotta pizza. It arrived piping hot and delicious. The large pizza is really more of a medium sized pie and would feed 2-3 people depending on how hungry they might be. The crust is crisp by fluffy at the edges. The dough is slightly sweet and compliments the salt of the cheese and other toppings. The pizza had a good amount of mushroom and large dollops of sweet ricotta cheese. The blend of mozzarella and asiago cheese was perfect for this pizza. Overall, Otto offers a nice variety of pizzas with some creativity and originality that lifts it above local competitors like Upper Crust. The pizza crust itself is superior and the large selection of pizzas should encourage repeat visits. We will certainly be back. read more

Went on a busy Thursday night but immediately got two great seats at the bar. Yes, the beer list isn't huge, but I'm happy with Winter Warmers so no complaints there. We split the crunchy green salad which was delicious, then each got a small pizza: roasted tomato ricotta basil and a chicken baby spinach and asiago. Of the two, I thought the roasted tomato ricotta basil was superior with tons of flavor and just the right amount of tomato, but the other one was good too. Service was, if anything, TOO attentive to the point where a time or two I actually felt our conversation was interrupted just to say yeah the pizza's good no we don't need anything but that's definitely better than desperately trying to get the wait staff's attention to refill your drink! I would definitely be excited to go back and try other types of pizza and of the choices right on Harvard as far as pre-Coolidge Corner Theater drinks/food this would definitely be my choice from now on. read more

Great pizza - definitely a step above Upper Crust! We really enjoyed our white bean pizza. Unfortunately, the service was sub par. We visited during the end of the lunch hour, and the restaurant wasn't busy. After being seated, we waited five minutes for anyone to address us. Then we waited (and waited) to place our order. No one checked on us after receiving the pizza. When we were finished, we waited another ten minutes before going to the register to request a box and our check. I think we were our server's only table, and she kept disappearing for long intervals of time. Literally gone, as in no where to be found in the dining area. The pizza was good, but I'm not sure we'll be back. read more

I love thin crust pizza. My co-worker recommended this place, and it always seems packed--for good reason. When my boyfriend and I moved into the area, we ate here while still unpacking and had a great time. We sat at the counter and watched the guys make pizza. Although we didn't feel like drinking, it's pretty cool that they have beer and wine. I had the lemonade, though, which was very good. We got two smaller pizzas, the tortellini pizza (sounds weird, but really good!), and the mango and pulled pork. They have a variety of interesting flavors that sound gimmicky, but really--they work well together! It's a little pricey, but not enough to detract a full star as the pizzas were very good (and still good for lunch the next day). I'd say 3.7 is a good score. read more

It was kind of like the pizza you'd get after a night out drinking. Yeah, it was good but there wasn't really anything too exciting about it. Got a slice of pepperoni, since that's my litmus test, and sausage/onion. Both were very typical slices. Also got a caesar salad that had almost no flavor. I'd love to write more but I think my not-so-interesting review speaks for the kind of place Otto was. At least I had great company. read more

Great variety! I had the mashed potatoe, bacon, scallion pizza and the fresh mozzarella with basil. Both tasty, and the pricing was very reasonable. Thin crust that's not chewy or hard and difficult to bite, it's perfect. My boyfriend was visiting for 3 days, and somehow we ended up getting pizza here twice it was so good. I'd come back here with friends again. read more

The mashed potato and meatloaf pizza is great! Its a white sauce pizza that comes with picked onions, though my bf and I ask for it without it. Second time ordering it and he loves it. I enjoy it when it is not made with potato skins (some prep cooks must do that from time to time). Meatloaf is cooked well and spread out on the pizza evenly. It has a tangy taste with a slight kick. The ambiance is like an Italian restaurant and we've had the chance to sit at the window each time we've eaten there. We just take our meal with the water provided, which comes fancily out of a glass water bottle that we can pour. Would recommend and I can't wait to try their pork and mango pizza. read more

Ordered take out with a couple of friends who swear by this place. I was pretty disappointed. I really do appreciate how creative they are with their pizzas, though! Don't plan to come back - just not worth it imo. Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry - pleasantly surprised, really liked this combination! the pizza was pretty thin though so again, wouldn't order it again, but would definitely consider making this a poor man's version of this on my own Chicken, Roasted Pears & Fontina - meh read more