Excellent in all ways. High-caliber ingredients- fresh and flavorful. Friendly staff. Bright and airy. Self-serve style locale but the vibe and decor was nice, clean and simple. Just slightly off-beaten path of main Mall street. Well worth the effort to find. read more

Otto Eats - ISTAN-BOWL with Falafel - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Otto Eats is amazing! If you're looking for a yummy and healthy Mediterranean option, this is the place for you. It's right on the outskirts of Cville's downtown mall. If you park at Water St. Garage, the first hour is free and not too far a walk from here. You can build your own bowl or order one of their signature ones. I got the Mezzie bowl with chicken and adored every last bite. My best friend got the veggie bowl and loved it. We were singing with joy from these meals. It was the perfect post wedding weekend meal. The people who work here are beyond friendly and super attentive. They were always there when we needed anything (boxes, bathrooms, etc). It's a casual environment. There is plenty of seating to dine in or you can take-out. I love all the Turkish art on the walls and the garage doors that allow fresh air in. I highly recommend eating here. read more

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Had the food truck experience. I had the chicken bowl and sub the beets salad for more hummus. The food was good and they had a taziki sauce on top of the chicken and a spicy red Harrisa type sauce on the side. The food was good and not overpriced read more

Otto Eats - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The food was excellent! We ordered the Ottoman Pita and the Istanbul Bowl, and both were good, fresh, and generously portioned. The service was outstanding, and the restaurant itself was cute, clean, and welcoming. Overall, a wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend it!!!! read more

Delish. Turkish bowl. My husband and I should've shared but it was amazing. Gentlemen working were kind and let me talk about my love of Turkey. read more

Otto Eats - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Overall a great lunch spot. They have all the ingredients for a high quality and fresh Mediterranean style bowl at a fair price. You can easily eat here for less than $20, which all things considered is worth it. Basically, the chipotle style experience but with a homemade and quality ingredient components. I especially liked the mashed lentils, cucumber salad, roasted sweet potato and of course the chicken schwarma. Also the atmosphere is pretty hipster/industrial and contributed to the experience. The only negative I have is that the falafel was a little dry and chewy, but to be fair I got the last ones before they cooked a new batch. Overall, I will return for lunch again next time I visit Charlottesville. read more

I am a Cville local and I LOVE Otto's! The staff is so kind and friendly. The food is fresh and super flavorful. This is the spot!!

This place was so incredibly good. It really hit the spot on a rainy afternoon. I live in Richmond and wish we had one of these! We got a classic chicken wrap and a falafel pita ("Falaway"). The Falaway was our favorite - really tasty falafel with the amazing celery dip, no need to add anything extra to this one. The wrap we added on a bunch of the toppings but even then the chicken was still the star! Well and the yogurt sauce - yogurt sauce always makes things better. I wasn't sure what to expect since the counter service feels like a chipotle, but why would anyone go to chipotle when they could come here?! read more

Great find in Charlottesville on our way home from DC! This is a wonderful little Turkish joint with fresh and tasty food at reasonable prices. The restaurant is also beautifully decorated and it was so quick! The staff were very kind. I had the Chicken Wrap with fries. Outstanding! The dip that comes with the fries is amazing. The portions were huge! My friend had a salad and really enjoyed it. It was the perfect size for a super hungry diner. Cannot recommend Otto enough! read more

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This cute place is run by great people. Hasan was very friendly and welcoming. Thank you for making us feel home, Hasan. We will be back! :) The food was very tasty and the atmosphere is extra cozy. 5 stars read more

Otto Eats - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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We were visiting from out of town and catered from Otto for a last minute family gathering of 30+ people. Ali was very kind and they were very accommodating for a large group and were able to deliver the food on time. Food and service was fantastic and ​I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I tried their build-your own bowl with beef, and really enjoyed it! I like the concept of being able to pile what you want into a customized bowl. The meat was well-seasoned and although slightly chewy, it was a generous portion. The vegetables and toppings all had great flavor and seemed fresh. Great sauces as well. I also tried the baklava, half of which was pistachio and half of which was walnuts. They were slightly soggy, but still tasted good. The service was very friendly, answered all of our questions, and we didn't have to wait long to order and get our food. It's a fast casual set up where you order and choose the toppings at the counter, then find your own table. The space was clean, there was plenty of seating, and the only tricky part was finding parking. Thankfully, we found some street parking a few blocks away, so we didn't have to walk far. read more

Otto Eats - Build your own bowl with beef - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Visited on a Wednesday during Happy Hour. It was nearly empty so our food was ready pretty quickly. I was glad to see many flavors of Bold Rock, including the seasonal ones. It's Charlottesville so that's unsurprising but nice nonetheless. Food-wise, I ordered the steak Ottobun, rosemary fries, and baklava. My guest order brussel sprouts but to my advantage started to get full so I commandeered them. Everything was tasty and flavorful. I see why this place is so popular. My only gripe is the steak itself wasn't as hot as I would've liked. It was lukewarm at best. After I finished dining, I noticed the happy hour discounts hadn't been applied, but they apologized and promptly refunded me for the difference. read more

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Great spot for a fast causal lunch or dinner. My favorite is the Istanbowl with chicken. The beet salad and fried eggplant are *chef's kiss*. Service is friendly and quick, and they've got some fun merch available for purchase. I've only gotten carry out but there is plenty of space for seating inside if you want to eat in while walking around downtown. read more

The ambience was very nice in the inside! I got the ottobun which I pictured in the photo. It was very mediocre - I figured it would be more flavorful and succulent but it kind of tasted like a basic pita sandwich with chicken and vegetables. Maybe if I would have gone with the bowl or loaded fries it would have been better. The server and owner seemed very nice and were helpful in the selection. Just think the food could have been better. read more

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We just discovered this place, and were quite pleased. Friendly service, fresh ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere. Would definitely come again. read more

With so many choices, this little shop on the back of the mall might get over looked. One word: Don't. The food is absolutely wonderful. While the meat is not shaved in front of you, the doner is delicious. The amount is just enough. You shouldn't have left overs. I didn't notice the soft drink machine, hidden behind the refrigerator drinks, but they are there. Service was great and they had some amazing options. I would definitely return. read more

Otto's is so good on so many levels. The food is fresh and perfectly cooked. The staff is kind and fast. The worst part is deciding what delicious thing to get. read more

Really great wraps here, with fresh flatbread and incredible flavors throughout. Quick and friendly service. Highly recommend as a usual lunch spot. read more

This is a counter order restaurant with bowls and wraps - like a Turkish chipotle. The food was fresh, the service was as fast as it could be while we waited to order behind a family with four indecisive children. There were several small tables to enjoy your meal. There is no fountain - all drinks are prepackaged - and they gave some unique soda offerings along with your typical Cokes. My bowl was loaded with toppings and really tasty, especially that celery sauce (which was like a tzatziki, garlicky and creamy). A bit off the mall, but a nice quieter option if you're looking for dinner before a show or a movie without the noise of the mall. read more

Otto Eats - Instanbowl - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

My partner and I picked up two meals a day in advance to take with us hiking the next day. They held up well, were great serving sizes, were balanced nutritionally, and incorporated lots of fun flavors. We didn't eat in the building but people were nice when we picked up and our order was ready on time. read more

Otto Eats - Build Your Own Bowl and Build Your Own Wrap - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Otto is definitely famous in the neighborhood! It was hard not to notice that nearly everyone who crossed the street seemed to be heading there. Their food has a flavor that truly transports you to the streets of Turkey. The location is beautiful, with lots of open windows that let you enjoy both the food and the atmosphere. Our one-year-old absolutely loved the servers, and so did we. The crew was super friendly, making the experience even better. We highly recommend this place! read more

Otto Eats - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Eat here! Really good food, full of flavor, a feast for the mouth! All meats are tender, and the falafel is nice and crunchy on the outside but moist inside. Have never had something I didn't really enjoy. Plus it's a great value for Cville, and the guys working there are always friendly, helpful and attentive. read more

Food is good, always received generous portions. However, we just visited the place and felt that they under filled our bowl after we told them that we were sharing it. The person behind the counter made every attempt to serve the least amount of food possible, and we felt somewhat uncomfortable while watching this. We always share our bowl but this time around we decided to eat at the restaurant. As I walked to the restroom I noticed that the rest of the people had been served the usual amount we receive when we ordered takeout in the past. We felt robbed as we ordered their most expensive menu item. Bad experience, might not return. read more

The food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely eat here again the next time we're in Charlottesville.

I'm on a work trip to Charlottesville and I was pleasantly surprised to find an authentic Turkish restaurant here. Service is too tier, and the ambiance is really nice!! Cute art of Istanbul and cats everywhere. Love that they also have Turkish drinks! read more

Otto Eats - Build Your Own Bowl - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Wanted to try something new for lunch and found Otto Turkish Street Food via DoorDash with $0.00 delivery fee! I absolutely loved my wrap! Chicken doner, rosemary fries, pickles, and sumac onions. The chicken was tender and well seasoned. Will definitely be ordering again, excited to try more menu items! *updating my review after trying Otto again and finding my perfect order Otto earns another star. My new go to: chicken doner wrap, red cabbage, fried eggplant, cucumber pickles, ezme, tahini, arabesk hot sauce and a side of fries with tzatziki. Ordered via door dash again, everything came nicely wrapped and packaged. My favorite place to order lunch from!! read more

Otto Eats - Chicken Doner wrap - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Came in here for dinner and loved this clean modern and beautiful decor. The parking is difficult in this Charlottesville area. The food tasted fresh, light and made with great ingredients. I got the felafel bowl. My friends got the shaved meat which they loaded it up. The employee was super friendly and gave us amazing suggestions on what to order and was very accommodating. Overall, I really enjoyed it. read more

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My favorite spot for a quick bite in town. Delicious bowls and pitas, reminds me of growing up. The vibes are always good with friendly service and a good atmosphere. They're also very easy to eat for people with allergens, very well marked. The fries are delicious as well! read more

I had the chicken doner wrap and my husband had the beef doner bowl. The meat was a little dry. If you're expecting garlic and spice, this is not the place. If you want lots of good veggies and sauce, this is the place. Ask for extra sauce if you get a lot of toppings. Plenty of room to sit. Clean bathrooms. Nice workers. They built our order quickly. Ask for water and they will give it to you in a cup. The drinks are pricey. The mineral water was good. Aryan was good. read more

Otto Eats - a bowl of salad - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

We brought Otto's to Richmond to cater a Board of Director's dinner for approx 40 guests. From start to finish they were wonderful to work with. All of my communications with them were through email and Ali was very quick and thorough in his responses. I asked him to make recommendations and the menu he planned out for our buffet style dinner was perfect. Our guests were from all over the world but to say that every guest loved the food would be an understatement. It was a huge success! The three Otto's staff members that set up/served were also wonderful. Punctual, professional, kind, expressed a strong desire to please get everything perfect, and VERY hard working. They never paused for a moment. I would use Otto's for catering again in a heartbeat! ...and most likely will soon! read more

This is a build your own bowl (or pita) spot. The Turkish styling means there is a great variety of options. Many of the toppings are cold, and while the protein items aren't necessarily fresh, I would say they had a small supply up front and were replenishing every couple of customers, and my falafel was fresh. Between the flavored rice (I think?), greens, and various salads and fixins my bowl was pretty well stuffed. If anything, I wish I'd gone for a little less variety, but it was an interesting bowl full of flavor and probably healthier than the vast majority of fast food. The shop is pretty basic and the drink selection didn't blow me away (I might have tried a Turkish beverage as I've been intrigued by Turkish sodas before), and I'm not sure it was quite as good as the glowing reviews, but it was a quality fast casual place for sure. read more

Otto Eats - Build Your Own Bowl with falafel - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Came here for lunch with friends. The inside is very casual, and customers order Chipotle-style. I've been craving some good falafel so I was excited to try Otto. I ordered a Falafel Bowl-- Bulgur, Beet Salad, Celery Dip, Mixed Greens, Red Cabbage Salad, Fried Eggplant, Coban Salad, Lentil Ball, and Hummus with Tahini and Tzatziki. I wasn't impressed with the falafel. Compared to my favorite falafel spots in DC and NYC, theirs' lacked flavor and didn't have a great bite to it. I felt like the falafel mixture needed more herbs and spices because of the lack of strong flavors from the chickpeas. Even with the sauces I felt it was missing its own standalone flavor. It definitely wasn't the best falafel or falafel bowl I've ever tasted. However, the fried eggplant and red cabbage salad were fresh and really good. My friend ordered a beef döner wrap and it was one of the largest wraps I've ever seen. The portions at Otto are definitely great for the price. Overall, I found my falafel bowl underwhelming. However, the ingredients were fresh and I like that Otto is a local business that brings Turkish food and culture to the area. I definitely plan to return and try the beef and chicken döners. read more

Otto Eats - Falafel Bowl - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Everyone loved their food, service was friendly, and food prepared quickly. Counter service in a casual setting. read more

Otto Eats - Cats - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

If you stop here, you will not be disappointed. Casual atmosphere, but still very friendly service. Food was hot and delicious. read more

Otto Eats - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Grabbed food on a Saturday night and I got quick service at the counter. I got a salad bowl and every mix in was super flavorful. I especially loved the lentils -- sweet in the best way. The chicken was a bit dry but other than that it was a great casual dinner. read more

Otto Eats - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Came here with my wife and we will definitely be back. The food is great, having been to turkey a couple times I can say that it tastes very authentic. We also went at happy hour and they had a percentage off drinks, which was nice. The service was great and they had the windows and doors open and it made the ambiance very airy and nice read more

Otto Eats - Donor pita - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Got a falafel bowl, curbside, on my way back home after some errands last Saturday. Truly a satisfying and beautiful meal. So glad I tried Otto. The falafel was delicious and plentiful, and I was able to choose 9 other things to fill my bowl with. Standouts were: the eggplant, I LOVE fried eggplant; the sumac onions, and the beet salad. The only thing I felt lacking was the hot sauce I wasn't getting any real heat from, but I also had pepperoncinis so I still had a kick to my bowl so we're all good. Can't wait to visit and try their doner kebab to compare to the Turkish style kebab shops I visited in my time living in Scotland. Very pleased to have a place like this for quick, tasty, unique, and filling meals pop up in downtown cville. read more

One of my favorite spots in Charlottesville! Everything I've tried so far has been amazing, and the space is pretty cute too. Can't recommend it enough. read more

Otto Eats - Beef doner Classic Wrap - Turkish Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Had the so-called 'Istanbowl' with their chicken Doner. Service was quick and courteous, slowed down only by indecisive patrons (what can you do?). Food ingredients quality is excellent and salads are fresh. That said (as someone who has lived in Turkey), I can't say the food 'transported'' me (as other reviewers seemed to have experienced). I found Turkish flavors, decidedly lacking unfortunately. The chicken was kind of bland relative to what I consider authentic Doner, as were the salads lacking in the typical Turkish herbs and spice flavors. It was still very good healthful for quick eats. read more