I was craving pizza with my girlfriend and we were in Harvard Square; so we stopped by Otto's. This is a good option for pizza in the area if you're on the go. They unfortunately don't have any indoor seating, but there's a bit of outdoor seating out on Massachusetts Ave. Our large pizza was ready in about 15 minutes, and it came out hot and fresh. My girlfriend and I split their famous mashed potato, bacon, scallion and buffalo chicken, blue cheese, scallion pizza. The mashed potato pizza was so unique and I honestly really liked it. It was served as a white pizza, though I think it would've been even better with a pesto base. The buffalo chicken pizza was a classic, I liked the blue cheese crumbles on it and the scallions as a topping. This is a good option for takeout if you're in the Harvard area. A large pizza with 8 big slices and lots of topping came out to about $26 and can feed 2-3 people, which is pretty decent in Boston. read more

OTTO - Half mashed potato, bacon, scallion & half buffalo chicken, blue cheese, scallion - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This is a pizza place we often order at our institute, but I always missed it for various reasons. This time I finally got to eat it. The crust was pretty ordinary and didn't leave a strong impression. The Pepperoni was decent; the sausage wasn't too salty or too tough. The Spinach, Kalamata Olive & Roasted Garlic was on the sour side. read more

OTTO - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The crust was great! It was awesome that we could Build Your Own Pizza since we had different tastes. We sat outside the store, it was very pleasant. The service consist of one person at the cash register who takes the order and payment. It's designed to be a takeout. read more

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Yummy food! We had a pepperoni pizza and a split pizza of meatball, ricotta, basil and pasta alla vodka! All very delicious. Service was great as well! Will be back next time in Boston. read more

OTTO - Half and half pizza - meatball, ricotta & basil and pasta alla vodka! - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Look it was perfect for the moment. Could the prosciutto been cooked? Sure. But it was good enough for what we needed. Super fast. Had a great orange sparkling bevvie. read more

Our company ordered a bunch of pizzas from here for a holiday party at work. The pizzas were very mid, despite what I've heard about them. The crust is hard to chew. Other than that, ingredients seemed fresh. It just didn't impress me at all. I like Dominos more. Maybe their pizza is better if you get it more fresh? I just didn't enjoy it that much, and by the sentiment of the other folks in the room, they felt the same way. read more

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Best pizza I've had in Boston! Small place, but very cute. The pizza was freshly baked. read more

OTTO - Vegan Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Absolutely Terrible! The pizza arrived barely luke warm. It was oversalted, dry and incredibly thin. The taste was missing altogether. Bland and stale. Never again, Otto! read more

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Actually went here recently and loved the veggie slice I got. It was fresh, had a nice doughy texture, and was hot and fresh. Too bad they don't offer water outside of bottled water. read more

Sold and creative pizza, been coming here for years. Sometimes a little too greasy, but you deal. Sells by the slice and the slices are huge. read more

Very small shop with limited seating. Usually service is still fast. I enjoy the bacon potato scallion - slices tend to be generous and they heat it for you. read more

Super fresh (gluten free) pizza. Fast and friendly service. Good place to people watch across from Harvard. read more

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We were in need of a snack to tide us over until dinner. We had walked around the block near Harvard and stumbled in to this place. This is a small place on the inside, but do have a few tables set up on the patio out front. The menu was quite different than any pizza joint I've been to. My wife had the mushroom, manchego, and herb. I rolled with the mashed potato, bacon, and scallion. The tastiness of the pizza matched the uniqueness. Definitely check it out if you are looking for some za with a twist! read more

OTTO - Mashed potato, bacon, & scallion slice - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I ordered a pizza and salad; only the salad arrives. I call the place and they say. Oh, yeah, I just sent an order for you and I forgot the salad. I asked them to have it brought to me but they said they didn't have anyone to do it, and that tomorrow their manager would reimburse me. How do I know that will happen? I tipped 25 %--waste of money for incompetent rip off. read more

Everything. Its the best pizza ever! I am from NY so my expectations are high. The staff members are welcoming and patient!

I always turn to Otto for a quick lunch if I don't have time to go home. They have big slices that are thin, but the pizza flavors and toppings always bring me back. The immediately serve you and inside is really small so there is not much room to sit. I still sit inside and eat quickly so I can leave. It is a great stop if you want something quick. read more

OTTO - Crab Rangoon Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I have never been to the location always just order out, but their small pizzas are always a hit. The buffalo chicken is amazing and not overly spicy. I recommend getting their homemade ranch sauce to go along with it. Also the small cheese is great perfect amount of cheese. read more

Pizza by the Slice options are amazing! Wow - what variety and so MUCH flavor. Went here with friends and couldn't decide which one to get. Ordered two slices of cheese pizza for the little ones, a slice of the spinach, kalamata olive and roasted garlic and another slice of the ricotta and basil. They didn't have vegan slices available, but they could special make a small vegan pizza - which is what I did! The entire order was relatively inexpensive and the pizza was AMAZING. Inside seating is limited - a few bar stools / chairs against window, more seating available outside (if you can tolerate the cold). Quick, easy and tasty! Wood fire oven made the pizza so GOOD, served perfectly warm and magnificent. I would highly recommend and I can't wait to come back for more! read more

Some of the best pizza in the world. Whenever I'm in Boston, this is where I'm going for pizza.

I use their online catering app ordered five pizzas and a big salad to be ready at a specific time the following day when my associate went to pick it up for a presentation they couldn't even find the order. Needless to say, I had hungry people for the presentation until the food showed up. I did try the pizza and it was very good but what's the point of having an online app if it doesn't work what's even worse I even called the morning at 9 AM and left a message regarding my order number and time of pick up on their voicemail and they still proceeded to have it not even started when my associate showed up read more

I feel like people really sleep on Otto's when it comes to pizza in Harvard Square. Pinnochios this, Joe's that...lets talk about Otto's! I personally think that Otto's is the best in the square, and here's why. 1. The sauce. When it comes to pizza, it is my FIRM belief that it is the sauce that makes the pizza. At Otto's, their sauce is unbeatable. It is delightfully tart and creates a wonderful tomato y kick to the other flavors in the pizza. With bad/mediocre pizza, you never really notice the sauce. It's just kind of there because thats what goes on pizza. At Otto's, the sauce presents itself to you in a very pleasing way that really makes the pizza memorable. 2. Thinness. I personally am a fan of thin pizza, and Otto's does this well. The proportion of sauce to cheese to dough is just right in my opinion. It doesn't feel like bread with a topping of cheese and sauce, it doesn't feel like sauce soup with a little bit of bread and cheese mixed in, and it doesn't feel like I'm just eating cheese. 3. Creativity of flavors. At Otto's you can get your classic Margarita or Pepperoni pizza, but if you're feeling adventurous they've got more than enough creative options for you, such as roasted yam, applewood bacon & fried sage, or caramelized pear, blue cheese, & arugula. The only slight negative to Otto's is the inside. There are no tables and one meager little bench area with enough room for four people max, but even then it is super squished and just not great ambiance. So while Otto's I think wins in the flavor department, its best to get it takeout. Other than that, I love Otto's and will always be a fan. (Also its super reasonably priced!) read more

gotta love a slice to go! and a daily special, yes please. tiny interior, basically a walk up window. I love that they reheat the slices in the oven to make them hot again. the daily slice I got was pesto and asparagus and prosciutto and it was delicious even like an hour later read more

OTTO - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ever since moving back to MA nearly a couple years ago, I've seen Otto storefronts line greater Boston and I've always been curious. A good thin slice is one of my fav things, and I finally had the opportunity to check it out. As others have noted, the Harvard Square location is small so definitely a grab and go situation. The mashed potato, bacon, and scallions pizza was delicious, as was the 4 cheese slice (I LOVE ricotta on pizza). The dough was also tasty and had the right amount of crisp to it. I'm stoked Otto is in the area. It in fact may be my top contender for thin slice pizza in the area! read more

Order sat there for an hour before delivery and they would not cancel or give me my money back. Incompetent trash. But other review has good recommendations for other places: Pinocchio's and Joes. Thanks for the tip. read more

I had the spinach pizza this time. That was flavorful all the way down to the crust! If you notice on the picture, the seasoning goes all the way down. Highly recommend this flavor if it's available. The ambiance and service was friendly as usual; everyone seems to be having a good time here! read more

OTTO - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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i recommend the potato bacon pizza and cheesy breadsticks with marinara sauce. my partner loves their pepperoni with basil. classic and comforting ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

great pizza, served quickly with a smile. some daily specials. not much inside seating but some table outside. worth the short wait!

Honestly not the best pizza spot you can find in the area. The shop is very small, there is barely any sitting so it's mainly a grab and go place. The service was quick and the employee was nice. I ordered a slice of cheese pizza and the size is reasonable with the price but it did not taste that fresh. It's clear that the slices sit out, I don't think I will be back. read more

Maybe the best slice of pizza I've had in a long time. Super thin crust which I love. Got the ricotta with basil and it was fantastic. Slice was reheated to a hot temp without drying out. Excellent!! Can't wait to try a different combination - lots to choose from. read more

Really solid slices. You can order by slice and they have some unique flavors. Comes out nice and crispy. I scarfed this pizza down. Try it out for a quick bite! read more

OTTO - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Before I say anything more I should say that I do plan to return to this place at some point in case they had a bad day when I was here. If when I return the experience is better (or worse) I will update accordingly. The pictures do seem a little more appetizing than what I had. Also, take note that while it is possible to eat at this location, it is quite tiny, the table is the kind you stand at, and three, maybe four people can fit at it. Anyways, I ordered the special, which was bacon jalapeno. The slice of pizza was fairly large, and fairly inexpensive at 3.50 (could be off by a quarter). It went into the oven, and then came straight out perfect temperature quite quickly. More good is that the heat level of the jalapenos was perfect, and the flavors were more or less on point (a question of balance though) I really liked that the dough was thin. I don't typically like a mouthful of bread when I bite into a slice of pizza. However, there were two serious misses that cost Otto those two stars. First, pizza should be a little oily/greasy. I am not saying there should be enough to put into a car, but some oil adds that moistness pizzas have. Alas, I found this pizza was on the dry side. This ties into the next miss well. There were very little toppings on the pizza. As such, while the crust was very thin, the layer of toppings was probably equally thin. Additionally the two star ingredients, jalapeno and bacon were seriously lacking. There were 5 slices of jalapeno, and even less bacon. Consistency is something I am always screaming in my reviews... I know that with pizza it is a little different, but each bite should be more or less similar to others. I would also like to note that I would have liked the tomato sauce to be more present in the slice. There was ample ricotta though. While I never met a pizza I didn't like (outside some school cafeterias) this pizza is just okay. Good flavor, but lacking toppings, and moist-ness. read more

OTTO - Bacon Jalapeño - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really like their pizza - well flavored toppings with a crispy crust. Their delivery is abominable- often leaves it on the sidewalk without buzzing the door once. Tonight was the last straw, there was a slice missing from the pie. Won't order from them again. read more

They say if you want loyalty get a dog but a dog would abandon me in a dark alley for a pizza crust so maybe loyalty has layers. Yes layers of delicious rainbow because ottos pizza is bae and has yet to disappoint me. If you want loyalty, get yourself this pizza. You be hooked for life and put a ring on it. Highly recommend to visit this place since their options are amazing and the thin crust pizza tastes out of this world. Great crust, great options. read more

OTTO - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Simple, delicious New York style pizza slices. The place itself is located in the heart of Harvard square. There isn't much sitting area. If you're looking for just a quick simple slice of pizza then you have found the right spot. Also I am typically not a crust guy, but with Otto even the crust is enjoyable :) read more

Stopped by here while touring Harvard. Have also had Otto provided at work for lunch. A solid slice! Not disappointing but also not mind-blowing, hence the 4 star review. A bit expensive, but the slices are big so can't complain too much. read more

OTTO - Special of the month: tomato basil - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I reserve the right to change my mind and I do so right here. I was going to go for a sausage and onion pizza slice. However, just as the man at the oven was about to take my slice, he pulls out a freshly baked spicy pulled pork pizza with scallion. I called an audible and went for that. I also asked for the pizza to be extra hot. So the benefit of having the pizza be extra hot was that the crust became super crunchy, since it was in the oven longer. The wafer-thin crust tasted like a delicious savory cracker. The cheese isn't heavy but it's noticeable. The scallion provided a little earthiness and sweetness. Lastly, the pulled pork melted in my mouth and the spice-level was just right. Otto definitely redeemed itself big time. Only minor gripe is that they need to have signs for their pizzas since I'm sure the workers at the counter get weary having to explain the rotating cavalcade of pizzas offered. read more

OTTO - Spicy pulled pork with scallion - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

So many unique pizzas, it's hard to decide. We ordered a sausage Vidalia onion pizza w/ tomato sauce, and a butternut squash pizza w/ ricotta cheese and cranberries, and both were delicious. Chewy crust, tangy red sauce, and fresh toppings. Ordering online on Yelp for delivery via Grubhub was super easy. Will definitely be back! read more

OTTO - Sausage and Vidalia Onion Pizza - really good - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Otto's is a tiny little pizza joint sandwiched between Bank of America and CVS. You can usually identify it by the line that goes out the door and wraps around the front. As expected with such a tiny space there isn't a lot of room to sit or eat inside. They have a small counter with some stools but with the number of people going in and out it isn't really the most desirable place to enjoy a pizza. The staff seems to be comprised soley of dudes in varying degrees of hipser-ness, which makes sense for a pizza chain originally from Portland. They're always very nice but tend to be quite to-the-point and quick, especially when they're trying to sever as many people as possible. They have a large selection of different pizzas, ranging from regular to bizarre. The three cheese tortellini pizza seems popular for it's weirdness factor, but I personally don't think it tastes that good. They also have pies with eggplant, and another with pulled pork - all are pretty good and worth a try. Otto's also does a mean lean pepperoni very well too. The crown jewel of their pizzas (at least in my opinion) is the Mashed Potato, Bacon and Scallion. To die for. If you want to buy a whole pizza you should absolutely call in early, because it's going to be a long wait if you don't. I am a little sad sometimes by their selection - they only ever have 8 pizzas on rotation to sell by the slice, so if the type you want isn't there you're mostly out of luck. The pizzas don't really come fresh out of the oven - they're premade and on display, and when you order a slice they'll heat it up in the oven for you. Otto is definitely my favorite pizza place in the square, but it's also probably the priciest. A slice of pizza will set you back 3.50, which always struck me as strange. Their whole pizzas range from $15 to $21, but yet their by-the-slice options are all a flat price. Definitely worth a try, especially if you can catch them on an off hour when they aren't as busy! CON: Their large trash can by the door perpetually seems to be overflowing with trash. Gets kind of gross when it's hot, and also when you're in line and have to stand next to it for 15 minutes. read more

OTTO - Potato and bacon! - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

As a native BosAngelino, I have an innate ability to switch my pizza palate from traditional Boston to funky LA (a la California Pizza Kitchen). But these two styles remain mutually exclusive. As much as they try to cross over, it just doesn't work. Then one day in between classes, I discovered upstart Clubber Lang in old school Harvard: Otto Pizza. Otto, from what I understand, is originally from Maine, but as far as I'm concerned, is the first to successfully blend the two distinct styles into a hipster-traditional ("hiptra"?) offering that is so good that I don't actually eat pizza anywhere else in Boston. That's a sign of respect from a part Sicilian Bostonian from LA. Pulled pork pizza is my favorite so far, though I have to admit that I really dig the one with cranberries (I know, right?). The crust is almost perfect, and at $3 a pop, it's great value for this poor student. The only thing wrong? It TOOOOTALLY loons my low-carb diet, so I have yet to find that elusive 6-pack. read more

Such a great slice of pizza for $4.25! They heat it up in the wood fire oven so that it's perfectly warm and delicious. Fast service! We usually take the slice to go as there are few seats along the window sill, but it's in a great location to people watch or find a bench nearby. read more