Otto by Polpo

I have been to all of their restaurants down at the Jersey shore, but this was a first time at Otto in Bryn Mawr. It was an amazing meal! We had the pleasure of sitting on the side enclosed patio which was a nice little addition to the restaurant. We were told when the weather gets nice, the windows and ceiling retract, giving the guests a nice fresh air atmosphere. Right off the septa train tracks, so very easy for my family to hop on in malvern for a quick ride right to the front door of the restaurant! I always enjoy a BYOB. I get to bring my own wine and not have to worry about racking up a big bill because I want to indulge on a Saturday evening! We started off sharing the bacon wrapped artichoke as well as the Brussels sprouts. They were packed with flavor and the perfect starter before our entrees. Our table ordered the Veal Picatta, chicken Milanese, chicken Marsala, and the xxx. I had the pleasure of tasting all of the dishes and they were all magnificent. Each dish had its own delicious sauce that complimented the perfectly cooked meat/chicken. Packed with flavor and savory to the very last bite. The service was amazing, the atmosphere was great. Can't wait to come back soon (especially when it's warm and we can enjoy the outdoor seating!).

BYOB Good service The salads are very niceThe soup was very good. It was different as it wasn't like a traditional manhattan clam chowder. It was thicker like a bisque didn't really have much potato or veggies and was a little bit sweet. It did have more clams than I have ever seen in any other soup. The risotto was good as usual from other locations in this restaurant group. Lastly was the truffle seafood stuffed pasta special. It was a cheese and truffle stuffed pasta pillow. In a pink cream sauce. With lobster and scallops. It was good. I think by the end of the meal the truffle was a little too rich. The sauce and the seafood were very good and everything paired very niceThe dessert was only okThe lemon cello flight was pretty basic The chocolate cake was dry and covered with a heavy layer of frosting. Go for the food skip the desert

Thank you. Impeccable elevated Italian- not just your local italian kitchen, this is the local gem with an incredible menu, seasoned and generous waitstaff and high attention to flavor and presentation. Well done Otto by Polpo. We hope to spend our special and casual nights with you making memories.

Delicious! This was our first time here and we all enjoyed our meals and can't wait to go back. Our new favorite Italian place in the area!

Highly recommend if you're looking for incredible authentic Italian food!! I love that it's BYOB and how accommodating they are with whatever you bring. My friend lived in Italy for a few years and said this is one of the most authentic places she's found in the area. The fresh bread is great but the olive oil to go with it was amazing. It was dark green and one of the best olive oils I've ever had. This was the best gnocchi I've ever had. I'm usually hesitant to order gnocchi because they tend to be little balls of hard dough. These gnocchi were the exact opposite. They were fluffy and melt in your mouth. The cream sauce was delicious without being too rich. The Caesar salad was good but had a bit of a smoky flavor to it. The artichoke appetizer was good but we had it without the prosciutto for the vegetarian at the table. The sauce was creamy but a little bitter and the balsamic didn't cut it enough. The artichoke has a good charred flavor. It was good but I'm sure it would be even better with the prosciutto. Wasn't a fan of the chocolate caramel cake. It was a bit powdery and chalky. Only downsides of the place- it's al a cart so no sides come with the entree and you need to order all at once; not course by course orders

Authentic Italian in a relaxed, modern atmosphere. We arrived for our reservation and were promptly seated by the hostess with menus and fresh (cold) ice water. Our server explained the daily menu and suggested we try the homemade chicken vegetable garbanzo soup-- delicious and warming on a cold November night! The charcuterie board, rustic bread and soup were a great trio. My colorful entreé (penne alla vodka) arrived steaming hot in a wide rim pasta bowl, smelling as delicious as it tasted! I immediately noticed the pancetta was smoked-- adding a depth of smoky flavor to the cream sauce I didn't anticipate. Nice surprise! Our server stopped by to offer a garnish of cracked pepper and fresh grated parmesan, which proves true... the little things make a big difference! I appreciated this service. We ended our evening in Bryn Mawr with homemade tiramisu (with lady fingers) and raspberry cake. While both desserts were light and airy... the fluffy tiramisu just won me over! Thank you for a great evening of lovely foods and service!

I remember when Otto by Polpo opened a few years ago and wanting to find a time to go. After hearing good things about this place from friends, I decided to go with some for Thanksgiving dinner. Upon coming in, they seated us in the corner of the restaurant, despite there being plenty of open seats. The hostess accommodated our move, but I thought it was odd that they would try to sit us there in the first place.For my appetizer, I ordered the Gamberi, which is grilled shrimp, and for my appetizer, I went with the Thanksgiving special turkey. I would say they both pretty average, at best. There were only four medium-sized pieces of shrimp and they were fine flavor wise, but I thought there could have been more pieces of shrimp for a $16 appetizer.I was pretty disappointed in the Thanksgiving dinner special for my entree, which just was just not much of a Thanksgiving turkey meal. The turkey was not sliced pieces, but rather dark meat served on a bone. More like the turkey thighs you would get at DisneyWorld and not Thanksgiving. I did not like the sides very much. The mashed potatoes were fine, but the only side offered was broccoli rob, which is not really a Thanksgiving food. They should have offerings of stuffing, cranberry sauce or green beans. I called when making this reservation and they said they would have a Thanksgiving menu and options, but they were very limited. They should have been more specific on the phone.I spoke to another person in my group, who had the octopus and salmon. They said the octopus was quite underwhelming, especially for a place that specializes in that, and while the salmon was hot, the capers made it salty.For dessert, I was disappointed they did not have any Thanksgiving options such as pumpkin pie. Why say you have Thanksgiving options, if you won't even have pumpkin pie? I had the chocolate cake for dessert, which was too small and tasted like the type of cake you'd get at a supermarket. Altogether, this restaurant is overpriced and the food is nothing spectacular. I doubt that I will be back.

Last night we ate here outside and the service was 10/10. Our waiter was super funny and couldn't stop making us laugh. Service was attentive and when it started to rain they moved us over to a table to not get wet. The food was absolutely amazing! The mushrooms and the prosciutto in the Demi glaze was the lemon sauce on the chicken my friend couldn't stop drooling over. We split the $10 pasta side and was a huge serving so definitely recommend splitting. Great spot for family, friend hangout, date night, work event. Parking along street for free. Can't say enough great things about your meal and experience last night.

WOW! We started with the Fried tomatoes, had the gnocchi with Crab and Red snapper and finished with the Key Lime Pie! EVERYTHING WAS BEYOND DELICIOUS!!!! The only thing better was our Charming Server, Caplan! Such a wonderful experience that we cannot wait to repeat....RUN, do not walk, to this treasure of a restaurant!!!

Absolutely love the food here! Everything I have tried has been excellent especially the gnocchi. My server last time was so friendly and I've never had a bad experience here! Classy decor inside and ambiance. Will always go back here