The landing of Otto's in Harvard Square, combined with Flatbread in Davis, seals the deal: Portland is taking over Boston. Please, Portland... invade away. We really, really need the help. read more

It's one of the better pizza options in Harvard Square, but that doesn't necessarily mean that much. I just had the mango chicken pizza and the mushroom bacon pizza. I should have prefaced this by saying I'm from NY, though... Likes: creative combinations, fast, convenient, not too greasy. Crust was actually perfect. Able to fold pizza without it collapsing, crispy but thin. Dislikes: I felt both slices were under seasoned. Missing salt and pepper. The cheese seemed a little dry and unlike most pizzas, was very under-toned, like it was an after thought. I don't even think there was any sauce on my pizzas, which made it kind of dry. I'd go back here for a quick lunch in H Square since there aren't other convenient options close by. read more

I don't know how they do it, but the crispy crust and gooey cheese ratio has been perfected. The lack of seating is a bummer, but I'm looking forward to their new location in Brookline. Their sausage is fantastic. The mashed potato, bacon and scallion sounds hefty, but its surprisingly light (and unsurprisingly delicious!). Highly recommend! My favorite pizza in the square. read more

Walking by on a Monday evening, I stopped into Otto. It's like a kiosk instead of a restaurant. The top row of slices are each vegetarian. I loved the butternut squash, ricotta (herbed), and dried cranberries. The crust is particularly crispy and somewhat smoky. It wasn't too greasy or oily. Delicious flavor, I tasted the oregano. Yummmm! $3.50 a slice is kinda steep... but I'm definitely coming back for more! read more

Loved this place at first. over time though, it gets really annoying for a repeat customer to always have to take pizza to go. the pizza can be erratic for quality - some of the pies delicious, some of the pies, not as much. For a standard margarita, Area Four still gets my vote. read more

I cannot figure out why this place seems popular. A great slice of pizza does not need to be fussy or have "creative" toppings. It needs to be good. The slices are pretty expensive for what you get. It's just not inspire confidence to see the pizzas sitting on a shelf behind the counter. One can only wonder how long they've been sitting there and they look like they have been sitting there too long. There is nothing special about this pizza but a little effort would make them much better. For example, don't have so many pizzas sitting out. Have fewer precious topping combinations It is worth the wait to get fresher tasting pizza. read more

I've reviewed the other Otto I've been to, and I gotta say this one is just as good. They have some of the best pizza in town!

Oh Otto, please do yourself a favor and get some signs for your pizzas already. Your poor workers have to repeat today's offering for everyone who comes in. At least just have a chalk board and list them. Geez! Anyway- on to the food. I like the pizza here enough. Listen, I'm from NYC so I like a good ole' plain slice, but when I'm in the mood to be adventurous I turn to Otto. I like their creative combinations, usually. Anything with mushrooms, tomato sauce, and onions usually does it for me. Definitely check them out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Otro pizza was quick and good. Lots of flavors if you order a whole pizza, otherwise it's by the slice. I got a gluten free pizza and it was pretty good... a little cardboard-y but the toppings were great. Not any seating except outside. read more

I love "real" thin crust pizza and Otto's is great - I highly recommend it! It's definitely a take-out place as the standing window bar can get rather uncomfortable seeing as it gets crowded as people order. I'm traditional with my pizzas - love the cheese & pepperoni read more

Good slices with creative flavor combos. Glad there's a good option to grab a slice for lunch that isn't Upper Crust. The store front is tiny and there can be some congestion between people in line and people waiting to pick up their orders. The staff is friendly and and quick. read more

Went here when it first opened, and after eating a slice of basil tomatoe got bad indigestion. The pizza isn't that great, and its exremely greasy and very thin and hard. It also really bothered me that you could taste burnt pieces and charcoal. It's sometimes so packed with people in their the glass window gets frosted and you can see condensation dripping down.... Overall not pleasant at all. I recommend Pinnochios for slices and Cambridge 1 for cool pizzza toppings. I believe this is pretty much a tourist trap, and not quality. Yuck. read more

Delicious, creative pizza served by the slice. Sure it's pricy, but it's pretty clear you get the quality you're paying for. If only they had somewhere to actually sit down and eat, this place is a no-go in wintertime. read more

Absolute best pizza in Harvard Sq. and probably in all of Cambridge.

Best photo in cambridge... you can never be bored biting into a slice of otto's. Open late which is deff a great way to end my night!

This is the best cheap place in Harvard Square, but it's only good if you eat on the spot while it's hot. The crust is crunchy and the toppings are creative. read more

They had good thin-slice pizza with unique flavors and toppings. One of the better pizza places in Harvard Square...

oh my Otto, how many times have I ran to you to reach you before you close in the wee hours of the morning as I dash off the bus from yes, the club. and more importantly, how many times will I do it again? the world will never know. every flavor is a good option, although my particular favorite most recently is the mashed potato/chive/bacon. the portion is large, fresh and their slices aren't overly greasy/grimy (no dabbing required you napkin blotters!!). It actually makes you feel a little good about eating pizza - pretty incredible. if you haven't been, go. if you have been, no, don't take that last slice of mashed potato/chive/bacon because I will be upset about it. read more

Typical by the slice pizza place in Harvard Square. The pizza was decent but I was not a fan of the crust. Service was friendly and there was enough seating spots outside the store. I would come back if looking for a cheap and quick meal in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to return for the pizza. read more

The pizza is decent, their location and speed are super convenient, and +1 star for being one of the only pizza places in Harvard square that has a gluten free option (although I think you have to order ahead). Their pizzas slice are pretty thin crust and a little more soggy than crispy. Their slices are very sizable though. Last time I came I tried their ricotta+basil and avocado+sriracha chicken pizzas. The ricotta pizza was much tastier. The chicken pizza was more dry and didn't have much sriracha flavor. read more

My Boyfriend Benjamin P and myself order delivery from OTTO VERY OFTEN! The first few orders the food was so amazing! Then after a while I actually asked the person over the phone if he could make sure the bottom of the pizza wasn't covered in charcoal. The last three times the food came dry and burnt at the bottom so we have not ordered from there for quite some time now. Before I would give them 5 stars but I'm not sure what happened to them recently. read more

We did not enjoy this pizza. It had a very thin, tasteless crust, very little cheese and no tomato sauce.

Tried them for the first time today. Had a slice of the Butternut Squash, Ricotta and Cranberry Pizza. Delicious! Gotta love slices reheated in a pizza oven--the crust gets to be "just right" a nice crisp base. I really enjoyed the flavors on this pizza and am looking forward to trying some of their other creations. read more

Recently been placing pick up orders and getting 2 small pizzas for the group to have some variety. Works out really well and you can get the pizzas you want to try even if they don't have those slices that day - which is pretty nice. The small pizza also has a little bit of a thicker / chewy crust which I like. read more

Delicious and cheap slice. Great for a lunch or dinner on the go. I had tomato, basil and ricotta. It was fast, cheap and delicious. The crust was thin and crunchy and delicious. The sauce and ricotta were sweet and yummy. read more

There's so many great places to eat yourself into a coma in Havard Square, but a slice or a pie from Otto is a must have if you haven't before. My favorites are the apple, bacon and red onion, butternut squash ricotta and cranberry, and the mashed potato and bacon. It's small inside, with little outside area to eat and little standing room while waiting for a slice, so get in and out and enjoy elsewhere. The service is bad, they work quick and try to feed as may people as they can so don't expect conversation, but politeness would go a long way. Come for the pizza, not the service, and you'll be fine. read more

Good pizza, except that we all somehow got the roofs of our mouths burned when we had the first slice lol. Maybe be careful with that :p also wish they had indoor seating read more

Pizza with mashed potatoes? What? Delicious. Lots of topping arrangements to choose from. I always order two slices to go, thinking that I'll save one for later.....HA! That never happens. read more

Visited Otto on our trip to Boston. Absolutely the best pizza my husband and I have ever tasted--ricotta and basil, white bean and sausage, etc. We still talk about it to this day! read more

I'm pretty picky about my pizza. Gave Otto a try for lunch and was quite impressed. I had the butternut squash, ricotta, and cranberry. It was really good! My husband had the mango and pulled pork. However, with ricotta no amount of oven reheating can make it seem fresh. I'd like to try a fresh pizza rather than an hours old slice. One slice isn't a very filling lunch, but it's good and quick. read more

To date, this is the best pizza I've had in Boston (sorry, old local joints!) The classic flavors are delicious; the unusual flavors are delicious. Even if you don't think you'd like the unsual topping combos (pulled pork and mango, butternut squash and cranberry with ricotta) you will be surprised. I have never had a slice I didn't like, and I'm pretty picky about my pizza toppings. I would only make two requests of Otto's: Move to a bigger space, and for them to work their pizza magic to offer a sicilian style pizza. read more

I'm a regular here and no one does a better cheeze pizza than this place. Pizza is excellent, servers are super cool. Go 5-10 minutes before closing time and you may score free extra pizza. (They also take LevelUp.) read more

Good pizza and friendly service. Wish it had just a little more sauce. read more

OTTO - Margherita pizza. Good pizza. Wish it had a little more sauce but still good. - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Solid pizza and great selections. This place has some seating outside but none inside. Incredibly casual and great to step in, grab a slice, and go. I love ottos specials as they have some interesting concoctions. Would recommend if you are craving pizza and are in the area for a while! read more

Thin crust and amazing sauces. Sometimes though the sauce can dominate. Good mix of creative pizzas though. Chicken pizzas selection needs a revamp read more

Fav slice I have had in Boston was one I grabbed running by Otto. Butternut squash and ricotta on the loveliest crust....I think of it often!! read more

First and foremost, it blows Pinnochios around the corner straight out of the water. As close to the perfect slice of pepperoni Pizza as you can get. read more

I'm a picky pizza person and I loved their pizza. I'm usually that person that will only eat pizza in New York, but I can't wait to go back to Otto's. The Mac and Cheese Pizza would have been better fresh but aside from that I have no complaints. read more

Simply put, I just love this place. The people, the vibe, the location and oh yeah, the PIZZA. They have sublime pairings...and I'm a vegetarian! So that is saying a lot. Every now and then one of the folks behind the counter seems at a loss faced with a basic question or request but over the many years I've been coming here there's just as man\y amazing staff, and overall everyone is great. Something nice about the fact it is so small and standing room only inside. Reminds me of the ambience of the old Tasty diner in a weird way...Anyway, the pizza and people are excellent. GO. I'm so loyal that when I am in town (and I'm from NYC!) its one of my 2-3 go to places). read more

For $8 we had the perfect lunch. The pulled pork with mango was easily the best - slightly gamy, crisp-edged pieces of pork nestled amongst juicy slices of mango. Excellent. The baby spinach, roasted chicken and asiago was still very good but a tad salty and one-note - it was like a better version of a cheap white pizza. I'm probably unfairly judging it against the awesome pulled pork pizza, though. All in all, the flavors are great, the crust is crisp and bubbly and service was friendly (although they should have signs for the toppings they are currently offering so the poor guy doesn't have to keep repeating them over and over and so people can decide while they wait in line). read more