Otto - Brookline

We’re visiting from Florida, but all of us have such a love for Boston and were so excited to finally be here. After driving 5 hours (with traffic! from Philly,... read more We’re visiting from Florida, but all of us have such a love for Boston and were so excited to finally be here. After driving 5 hours (with traffic! from Philly, we checked into our hotel and looked for something nearby to eat. Otto’s Pizza by the Armory Street stop seemed like the best option, we walked about 12 minutes, and now I can truly say it was worth every step. The food was great, the view was nice, the game was playing on the TV, but what really made the experience special was Jose. Otto’s isn’t a full-service restaurant — it’s more of a kiosk setup and Jose was the only person working the front. He was taking our order (for 11 people — two families! , helping with drinks, answering questions, and doing it all with such patience and kindness. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure everyone was taken care of. At one point, my dad’s pizza was taking a little longer, and Jose came over and gently said, “I’m so sorry! we were out of pineapple, so I ran to the store really quick to get some.” My dad told him he didn’t have to do that, that we could’ve picked something else, and Jose just smiled and said, “No, it’s honestly one of our best pizzas, and I really wanted you to try it.” That kind of thoughtfulness is rare. He didn’t have to do any of that, but he chose to and it showed just how much pride he takes in his work and in treating people well. Also, a big shoutout to the person working hard in the back making all the fresh pizzas and everything came out hot, fresh, and delicious. Together, they made our first night in Boston feel really warm and welcoming. Thank you, Jose. You’re not just great at your job , you’re a genuinely good person, and we appreciate you! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

This “pizza” was truly the worst pizza I have ever had. I am usually pretty agreeable and rarely ever call anything bad, but this was a poor excuse to call some... read more This “pizza” was truly the worst pizza I have ever had. I am usually pretty agreeable and rarely ever call anything bad, but this was a poor excuse to call something pizza. The crust was droopy and extremely thin, there was ZERO sauce on our pizza, and the biggest indicator: My fiancé and I had hit the pen and only finished half the pizza. If I know it’s bad then, I can’t imagine how disappointed I would’ve normally been. The cherry on top was the fact that it was $32. Save yourself the disappointment and money and just go to Pizza Hut or some other pizza chain. Service: Dine in Price per person: $10–20 Food: 1 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

Visiting Brookline and ordered delivery from Otto got the gluten-free pineapple and bacon pizza and added chicken. Super tasty and fresh! Everything came hot an... read more Visiting Brookline and ordered delivery from Otto got the gluten-free pineapple and bacon pizza and added chicken. Super tasty and fresh! Everything came hot and the crust was great. Definitely hit the spot! Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5

The meatballs and pizza slices here are fantastic! My favorite pizza is the butternut squash. The sodas are top-notch, with flavors that change frequently. Be s... read more The meatballs and pizza slices here are fantastic! My favorite pizza is the butternut squash. The sodas are top-notch, with flavors that change frequently. Be sure to try the blueberry or root beer. However, I noticed on July 7, 2022, that the unique specialty sodas have been replaced with more generic options.

BU purchases this pizza for our events, but I have to say it’s some of the worst pizza I've ever had. They just can't seem to make a classic pizza. I understand... read more BU purchases this pizza for our events, but I have to say it’s some of the worst pizza I've ever had. They just can't seem to make a classic pizza. I understand that using fancy ingredients can be appealing and trying something like a squash pizza might seem creative, but it's really just a pizza crime. The novelty wears off quickly.