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| - The service & food are excellent! I stayed at the hotel and since the forecast called for rain in the evening, I decided to stay in the hotel and eat at Otto. I read the reviews on yelp beforehand and wasn't sure what to expect. Well, I was pleasantly surprised. I am somewhat of a food snob and I loved everything. The waiters were extremely attentive but not overly invasive. They always came to refill my water before it was completely empty. Also, a big plus for me is that they left a large bottle of water on each table. For others, this may not be a big deal but I drink alot of water and don't want to have to flag a waiter down just to refill my glass. In this case, I would not have had to because the waiters at Otto were so attentive, but even if they weren't, I would have been able to refill my water as I pleased. I did come on a Sunday evening and the restaurant had very few patrons at that time, but nevertheless, impeccable service.
Food: Starter - scallops: Cooked perfectly! So delicious. The dish also includes spinach, mushrooms, and pancetta. Delicious!!!
Main Course-Seafood Linguine pasta. Again, very good. The highlight of my night were the scallops in the appetizer and the scallop in the main course.
Ambiance: Very nice decor. Modern without trying too hard. Music was also very cool. It sounded like a mix of modern French, African, and funky lounge-y music. I enjoyed it.
I really don't know why this place has such a low rating on yelp. Perhaps I lucked out by going on a slow night and picking the dishes I picked, but I would definitely come to Otto again and recommend it. Yes, it is pricey but it is on par with all of the other downtown/Old Montreal restaurants I have been to of this caliber. Honestly, all of the restaurants in this area are overpriced so how can anyone fault Otto for pricing comparably? Just my opinion.
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