Em B.
Yelp
OTTO in Beverly is great! My new favorite local pizza spot!
I have been to OTTO in many locations over the past 12 years, including Portland HQ, Harvard Sq, Boston, Newburyport, and I fell out of love with them. But this new location has been consistently delicious and my favorite junk food.
It's not your typical joint--it's more modern aesthetically and so is the pizza. Clean white walls, a bar area and about 8 tables makes up the interior of this space, and they also have a bathroom for eat-in patrons. It's a very clean environment which is noticeable and appreciated.
This OTTO is different than most, and better. They have a unique way of saucing the pizza, in dots on top of the cheese. They give ample amounts of sauce so you can find the perfect bite no matter what. It's a unique eating experience, but they have mastered it at this OTTO. I used to shy away because of their spotted sauce, but now I love it! Bites of perfection. Their dough is fresh and made to order, not prepackaged like other local spots, and they have thin crust but sturdy enough to hold ample sauce & toppings. Their toppings are fresh & flavorful, and they have oregano, garlic powder, chili peppers and Parmesan cheese, as you would expect, to spice it up. And if you have any special requests, they are more than happy to accommodate.
They offer gluten-free and vegan options (yes vegan cheese!) for those with food sensitivities and special preferences, and they list which veggies are non-vegan on their menu. They also offer double dough, which I haven't yet tried but I appreciate the option.
I've stopped in for a slice 4 times now, and I have been completely satisfied by their food and great customer service.
I've tried their cheese, pepper & onion, and margherita which I requested that they add sauce to it because it's a white pizza, and they were glad to do so. The guys in here are so nice, they follow instructions (when asking for special requests), and the pizza is very good.
Definitely recommend.
Ambience: 5/5 (we're comparing pizza places to pizza places, right?)
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
OTTO: 5/5