Overview
They've been filling Sydneysiders' stomachs with amazing Italian meals for years, but it seems Otto Ristorante seek more northern palates. After conquering the New South Wales fine dining scene, the Woolloomooloo mainstay is expanding their footprint. Next stop: Brisbane.
Come mid-June, Queenslanders can head to 480 Queen Street to enjoy the eatery's modern take on Italian classics — and no, we're not just talking about the usual pizza and pasta set-up. Instead, you'll find Byron Bay Berkshire pork cutlets, eggplant parmigiana and corn-fed chicken breast wrapped in pancetta on the menu, plus a seven-dish tasting menu with optional matching beverages.
Okay, so that all sounds good and delicious, but whether you eat meat or avoid it, your salivating is only beginning. Otto's signature whole roasted suckling pig for eight will keep the former satisfied, while their new vegan lineup caters for the latter. And there's a mighty nice wine list to go along with both, naturally.
That's the food and drink side of the equation covered; however Otto isn't just about consuming scrumptious things. Setting up shop on the fourth level of one the Brissie CBD's most-awaited developments, it'll also feature an exterior bar with killer river views, and have access to the building's high-rise park. Yep, their morsels won't just make your mouth water — they'll come with multiple views.
Find Otto Ristorante Brisbane at 480 Queen Street from mid-June. Keep an eye on their website and Facebook page for more information.