Otto's French Restaurant London in Camden

Absolutely amazing service Food was the best in London I've ever had Can't wait to go back to Otto's!

Just utterly wonderful in every respect. Perfect cooking and probably the best cellar I’ve seen in London. Some truly lovely wine at a price that doesn’t take the proverbial. Oliver the sommelier is a delight.

Amazing almost cult like place for those who like French food ( Bocuse style not Gagnaire style ) and real waiters and maître D H and dining rooms which look like a 1970 dining room as opposed to ... minimalist post modern gluten free vegetarian allergy free European food with creative twists

Very quaint frenchy place. I feel like I was transported to a Parisian bistro in Paris. The menu is also very French, though I was surprised to find black pudding in my veal sweetbread dish. Portion is also rather big. The wine list is very good for a restaurant of this size in uk. Overall, I’m very happy with the place and intend to come back.

Fantastic French food in a cosy restaurant

Old school french food. Amazing food, thank god restaurants like this still exist!

Classic French cusine that is hard to find these days. One of the remaining few restaurants that sticks to tradition rather than modernity

Good food but far too overpriced

The first place we book on any given trip to London.

Challenge Food - Steak Tartare Challenge 1 - 5 x importance of 5 The Steak Tartare Challenge cantered around Tartare de Bœuf Simmental, a dish prepared with theatrical finesse at the table. The execution was exemplary, offering a revealing insight into the art of crafting a stellar steak tartare. However, the dish fell short of perfection, with an overbearing acidity derived from various components like tomato sauce, Lea & Perrin sauce, mustard, capers, and balsamic. A more balanced seasoning would have elevated the overall enjoyment. While the texture remained consistent, a preference for a slightly wetter consistency lingered. Despite these nuances, the dish showcased technical brilliance and earned a score of. 3 x 5 = 15 Service 1 - 5 x importance of 4 From the moment i was greeted at the door the attention and service from my perspective was 100%. The correct approaches, the right time between approaches, the cadence of wine pouring and the theatre offered at every stage of the meal. Delicate placement of the Oscietra Caviar on the Bisque de Homard d’Ecosse aux St Jacques, which was a highly recommended and delightful choice of entrée. Tartare de Bœuf Simmental enthusiastically prepared at the table. Right down to the perfectly presented Soufflé au Grand Marnier with rich raspberry coulis poured into its heart. The service manager was exceptional and although extremely busy, made time for all of his customers, faultless service 5 x 4 = 20 Non Challenge Food 1 - 5 x importance of 3 Outside the challenge, the entrée and dessert soared to new heights, eliciting a "wow" factor that left an indelible mark. Accompanied by the Apertus Margaux 2018, the non-challenge courses earned a perfect score of 5 x 3 = 15 Venue 1- 5 x importance of 2 The exterior might deceive the unobservant passer-by, but once inside, the venue reveals itself as a delightful departure from typical French aesthetics. With a décor exuding turn-of-the-century French nostalgia, the greens and reds, coupled with curated artifacts, tastefully captivate the eye. Though situated downstairs, the well-thought-out space, adorned with impeccable tableware, managed to accommodate a bustling crowd without feeling cramped. While some areas displayed a hint of wear, the overall ambiance was excellent, earning a commendable score of. 4 x 2 = 8 Presentation 1 - 5 x importance of 1 The presentation, encompassing food, setting, tableware, and décor, was a testament to meticulous planning. With an overall rating of 4 out of 5, the aesthetic coherence was commendable. However, a few tired areas, particularly around the stairs and in the WC, could benefit from a touch-up to maintain the pristine visual appeal. Despite these minor imperfections, the presentation demonstrated excellence, albeit with room for improvement.. 4 x 1 = 4 Overall 62/75 * * * * Four Stars

Exquisite. We will remember our duck presse experience for many years. Everything is sourced, prepared and presented with care and flair. This is a restaurant for people who appreciate classic hospitality and fine food. Thank you for taking us to another realm of delicious.

And while lighter appetites might go for an excellent tuna tataki with pickled mushrooms and ginger and chilli dressing, you really need to enter into the spirit of the place with something like Scottish scallops, baked in the shell in a crust of cracked, flaking pastry. It looks like the weather-beaten talisman of a Santiago pilgrim, anointed with beurre blanc.

A little reserved on first arrival but warmed up wonderfully. Staff all great especially the sommelier who was a treat and gave great recommendations. We had the duck for two which was wonderful and beautifully cooked. Had a great birthday meal and will definitely be back. Great spot, great attention to detail, great food and ingredients

Just OMG. Delicious, decadent and intimate. It's pricey, so save for a special occasion, great for groups, superb service. The only down side is when you get to the end of every dish- sad times

Wonderful, amazing food and service. Memorable, can’t recommend enough.

Unique and delicious. Wonderful evening with great food and excellent service. The Tournedos was insane !

Just wow - a complete haven, you feel like you're entering another world - and your pace naturally slows down from the business of London. Couldn't recommend the food, atmosphere and fantastic service here enough. Already planning a return trip!

Characterful classic French restaurant with the inimitable Otto flambéeing tableside and wielding the antique duck and lobster presses. Incredible food and utterly magical atmosphere - unforgettable!

Otto's is a wonderful London institution and in a perfect world it will go on forever, but just in case the world does not turn out to be perfect then go while you can, and ideally more than once. It's a fantastic combination of wonderful food and wine and unstuffy and friendly service. Our most recent visit was for my birthday celebration. We booked the duck press which, although not exactly cheap, was a really memorable experience. The preparation of the various flamed sauces and the duck press itself on the trolley beside the table is pure theatre, but there is seriously good cooking underlying all the fun. The pommes soufflées for example are worth a trip in themselves. Otto and all the staff are friendly and obviously love what they're doing here, as do we.

Excellent food, good atmosphere, interesting decor. Unusual. One of a kind, a restaurant managed quietly and firmly by Mr Otto, a proprietor who is clearly passionate about doing things extremely well. It's a very personal thing. I love it.

Wonderful warm and cozy restaurant. Lovely service and with a number of dishes prepared at your table lots of theatre. Delicious food.

Απο τα καλύτερα μέρη για φαγητό στο Λονδίνο. Μικρό με υπέροχη ατμόσφαιρα και απίστευτη γαλλική κουζίνα. Το προσωπικό τέλειο, πολύ φιλικό, σου εξηγεί τι κάνει για τα πιάτα, τι περιέχουν, πως έχουν ψηθεί, ορισμένα τα στήνουν μπροστά σου. Είναι πολύ μικρουλι και έχει μια παιχνιδιάρικη ιδιαίτερη αισθητική.

I went with real fans of this place. The main course was absolutely fine but they were happy to serve me a soufflé that was raw inside. When I pointed this out to the waiter he just shrugged. As it was a birthday party I did not want to make a fuss. It is also expensive. Its just down the road but I shall not return. I would much prefer to go to Noble Rot which is close by and much better.

Would give more stars if I could. A whole sky of stars for Otto's! We went for a meal to celebrate my dad's birthday, and were absolutely blown away by our evening. The atmosphere, service and attention to detail were amazing, and the special thought taken for the birthday celebrations was really moving. The restaurant itself is beautiful, it felt like we'd stepped into another world. Everyone was so polite, helpful and above all genuine. There was a feeling of being truly welcome which means we can't wait to come back. Believe me when I say this is a restaurant experience like no other. And the food. The food! The best steak I have ever eaten in London. Heavenly scallops, beautiful snails, ambrosial white burgundy and the perfect vodka martini. The crepes suzette are a must. We can't wait to come back - thank you Otto and team!

Beautiful place with wonderful perfectly done food. Slightly eccentric service. Everything we ordered was delicious and interesting. If you are looking for a real treat Otto's is the place!

Amazing real French food and superb service

Otto's restaurant is a gem hidden on a nondescript parade of local shops and and takeaways on Grays Inn Road. the food is unashamedly traditional French, with rich flavours and fine presentation. The Quenelle Lyonnaise with Lobster were a stand out, delicious in a sauce that demanded bread to mop up the remainder. The atmosphere is quiet-ish but in a pleasant way rather than a cold way. Service was impeccable. The only downside is the bill...I will be back to try the special pressed duck menu

Amazing place to visit. Food exceptional, wine menus great

Delicious!!!! A bit pricey but good for a treat. I love the old-fashioned fabulous service.

All the food was amazing, Service was perfect as well.

Nice food. Its just the smell which was annoying.

Amazing restaurant, with a duck menu to die for! We all enjoyed the service and the ambiance!

My partner & I celebrated his birthday at Otto’s last night and we could not have wished for a better experience. Otto and his team welcomed us like family into their home and we enjoyed the night from start to finish. Our starters, main course, cheese & desert were outstanding and the whole meal has honestly been one of the best we ever had the pleasure of eating in our lives! We wholeheartedly recommend enjoying a night full of warmth, good food and wine & a 5 star service to anyone.

Fantastic classic French restaurant. Check out the king scallops and beef tartare made right in front of you. A unique gem

Otto's is some of the best French food we've had! We're visiting London from NYC and were impressed. Oliver knew the menu from top to bottom and delivered truly exceptional service. My wife is pregnant and he was able to guide us through food restrictions. A gem of a restaurant for sure. Some very light background music may be a nice addition to the dining experience!

Great place. Superb French cuisine, great ingredients, nicely presented

I came here for my birthday with the family, and it was a fantastic experience. The service was lovely and friendly. The food was delicious and so was the wine! They hand mixed the steak tartare and flambé the crepe suzette at the table, what's not to love about that? This has been the most french experience I have had outside of France in a while.

The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. Highly recommended.

Very much an old school traditional French restaurant. Traditional service too, free of the matey, over-familiar style which is depressingly common, but not stuffy. In a world of commoditised 'dining brands' Ottos is a reassuring throwback.

I think they had a bit of a bad night have eaten here twice before and it was perfection but this time a little bit off the lobster soufflé was overcooked and had far too much grand marnier Everything else ok but just not as good as before

It's a very comfortable restaurant with a fun decor and a delicious sounding menu. Our starters /deserts were tasty, but I was really disappointed with the steak tartare. After having read all the good reviews, I had been really looking forward to it. Unfortunately the accompanying potato darphin was rock hard and inedible (so I had to send that back). I also found the steak tartare to be overly salty - maybe my fault as I ordered it spicey with all the additions of onion/capers etc? It didn't taste too spicey, just too salty. It was just very disappointing....

Delicious food in a unique atmosphere

What a delightfully (new to me) charming restaurant, the most fabulous food and welcoming staff, I shall be returning again soon to this gem of a restaurant 🙏 5/5

Awesome experience 👏 😎 🙌 this place is a real restaurant as it should be. Well done Team Otto. Deserved its 5star rating!!!

You can tell why they have good reviews here.

Tuesday evening dinner, an excellent overall experience, staff attentive without being intrusive. Three great courses well spread out and the wines matched for our dishes were well selected as being from Australia we have limited knowledge of French wines. All up well worth it, yes it is not cheap , but quality fine dinning comes at a price and we have paid similar amounts for less.

One of London's hidden gems on Gray's Inn road. Very eccentric style, great service, and ambience. Recommend the duck presse if you can get it.

Rare classic French food. Every dish including bread is brilliant. I ordered the Pressed Lobster and it is one of a kind! Best dinner I ever had and the food is certainly no less than a lot of Michelin star restaurants. Service is efficient and staff is very friendly.

Otto, Elin and all their crew are marvellous hosts. Each visit has been special in it’s own way. Beautiful setting, nicely spaced tables downstairs. The lobster is unparalleled- don’t think you’ll find anything like it anywhere else.

Some great food, lovely cozy ambience, and amazing people. The prawn avocado salad was the perfect balance of fresh and savoury, beef tartare (hand prepared in front of you!) was so fresh and deliciously spicy. We spent 4+ hours chatting over dinner and Oliver also kindly catered for one of my friend’s broken arm by offering to cut up some food. The wine was also lovely and the selection huge (and great recommendations were given). Would definitely recommend for a date night or a special occasion.

Fantastic food and ambience. Well worth it for a special treat.

Fresh food, nice crowd. Bookings needed for the weekends

Faultless service and delicious food. I'm told the wine is very good too

Faultless lunch, delicious relaxed. Sets the standard.

Great food, even better service and nice vibe! Recommend:)

Classic French food at it's best

Excellent service and food in a beautiful, relaxed environment.

French charm, exquisite cuisine, great service. It feels almost like a time travel. It takes you to good old times, somewhere in Paris. The noise of the city is left outside. Nice and cozy interior. Attentive staff. Top quality French cuisine. Feels very authentic. They do Canard de Rouen a la Presse, which is quite rare these days. I had their signature Simmenthal beef tartare. It is skillfully prepared at the table. We had it medium spicy and it was out of this world. The taste, the texture is just a perfection. I also ordered Agneau en Croûte or Lamb Wellington which was an absolute delight. Another dish mastered to a perfection. At one moment I had an illusion of being a jury member at the French cuisine competition and served with a champion dish. Wine list is well balanced and I liked it had some fine half-bottles as well. The only remark I have is for the plateau de fromages. I wish the selection of cheese could be even better. My strong recommendation for anyone looking for an old fashioned small French restaurant in London. And sincere thanks to the team.

Brilliant meal and service - can’t get better

This is a highly underrated place. The menu is full of French classics. Have been there on and off for nearly a decade and never a bad meal. Terrific!

Amazing French restaurant with great service, amazing food and an extensive wine list

Great experience. Delicious steak tartare

Wonderful place. Fabulous food. Been twice and will return .

Awesome foods and beautiful atmosphere

What a wonderful restaurant. From the food, to the service, to the atmosphere this is an amazing place to spend three or four hours eating, drinking and enjoying yourself with friends while being looked after by people who genuinely care about your experience. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Everything was done very very well. One of the best French restaurants in London

Great food and service! A must for anyone looking for a genuine restaurant experience.

French provincial cooking, with an assortment of delicacies

Nous avons pris le Tournedos Rossini malheureusement la viande était un peu trop cuite alors que nous avions demandé saignant. Très commerçant on nous a offert le dessert.

Absolutely amazing, been many times and it never disappoints. The best steak tartare I ever had, service is spot on and the lovely owners Elin and Otto always looking after you. 5 star food, wine, service and ambience.

Awful customer service. Think twice before booking a table here. Their manager needs to change his pills asap.

Good food and decent service, if a little overbearing from some of the waiting staff.

Good restaurants nice people but the food is not much

Beyond. Counting down the days until we come back. The food and the service were outstanding. From the bread and butter to the lobster bisque, homemade ravioli, lamb wellington, and of course the desserts, literally perfection. Otto has created a magical place.

Incredible ! No talk and no stories just incredible precise food wine and beer. What an experience.

Fabulous place, amazing food and lovely unique service with huge care and attention. Good value for money.

Can't wait to visit again. Every course was wonderful :)

Exceptional food and personal friendly service. The duck is outstanding but must be ordered in advance. This local gem is highly recommended. Very limited seating

Excellent food and service. Our starter was late due to human error, but we were well compensated, including free wine and a special dessert. I ordered the calf's brain (which was really nice, even though I was a bit scared at first) and the lamb Wellington. The wines were absolutely fantastic. It is a bit pricey, but well worth it. Five stars. Also an inspiring name of the restaurant. Very cool.

Excellent French food and atmosphere

If you’re looking for traditional French dishes then this is the place to go! With a very vintage/historical decor, Otto’s really has a lot of character. The food is delicious, and the service was great despite them not being French 😂 then know a lot about French food! I think for me it’s slightly overpriced because I’m French and I know the price of these dishes back home, but again, you don’t find it everywhere in London. The portions are generous, and the food is very filling:) we stayed the entire evening and loved the experience. Oh and you get free bread and butter, as a French person, I really appreciated that!

It’s hard to explain to someone how special and unique the place is. Let’s start with the basics. The food is incredibly good and the wine list to match. They have honed most of these dishes clearly over a long time and all of them are just fantastic. There are some veggie options but it’s not for the politically correct with snails, calves brain appearing regularly on the menu. The service is also excellent. What really makes this place though is that It is so unusual and just fills you with joy. Initially you think you are sitting in someone’s sitting room, but soon you realise you are sitting in a beautifully crafted restaurant. Nothing is off the shelf or standard. The furniture is vintage dinning tables, the art amazing and all very individual and unique. It’s quiet. Very quiet which is so magic. You can actually hear each other so well. yet there is a lovely atmosphere even if you dine on your own. Honestly from The outside you might not go in as it’s so shielded with curtains and drapes it’s hard to see what is going on inside. But You walk through that door to another world. The owners Elin(Swedish) and Otto(German) have some how created the best (French) restaurant i would argue in London and further afield indeed. Thank you to them and the years of amazing food and service they have offered. My life wouldn’t be quite the same without it.

Well I had some very very tasty food here. It is small and feels like someones front room because thats the rustic charm of it , food was all nice and yum and french and everyone who worked there seemed pretty nice

Don't be put off by the cultural dissonance - Italian waiting staff in a French restaurant, The bread was better than most you will find even in Paris. All the meat & seafood we had - scallops, pigeon, beef, stonebass, guinea fowl - was cooked to perfection, served with delicious sauces and flairfully garnished. Otto's has a decent wine list and facilities. Very warm and quirky ambiance. Great find.

just absolutely fantastic food!

Lovely quaint restaurant, the pressed duck is amazing !!

Great place, fantastic wine, good service!

Superb food with a quality service.

I came in with my friends by accident and was delighted. I liked everything in general: polite and competent staff, very tasty food and drinks.

It is an ideal place for lovers of fish and other seafood, but there are also dishes to taste for meat eaters. Cool promotions every day. Stunning stylish interior, cute waiters, complete relaxation and a sample of a cool institution.

Fantastic food and service with great eclectic style.

Excellent customer service, polite and with a smile.

Food is delicious, however being charged for soda water is not right,considering how much we paid.

A one off! Like a time capsule to 1980s Paris! Great, classic, unpretentious cooking. Bubbles flowing, really warm welcome, older clientele but no stuffiness. Ruben too great care of us, and every course made us smile!

Phenomenal secret french restaurant. Stunning service and food. Love it here. Will keep coming back.

Fantastic table side service. The preparation and presentation of the dishes are exquisite. The food is fantastic with a beautiful wine list. The pressed preparations should be ordered at least a week in advance even though the restaurant says 48hrs

No fuss, just absolutely fantastic food! Everything was incroyable from start to finish. The staff were attentive but not in your space, knowledgeable and professional. Otto graced us with his charm and quick whit and I could not have asked for a better dinner to celebrate my 30 years of life. Not only did everything taste amazing but the portion sizes were generous too! Just the way it should be. I hate leaving restaurants hungry and feeling like I paid for air. Well done Otto and team!

It's absolutely fabulous. Lovely staff and amazing food. Highly recommended.

Highly recommend this place. So authentic, the food was delicious and really knowable waiter who made the best beef tartar in front of you with a little description on how he was doing it.

1:The line is long. I arrived around 11:30 a.m. At 12:15 p.m., I received food. However, the experience was fantastic, as was the food. There is no place to eat at this location. They only let a few people in at a time, so you can really browse around and enjoy it like it's not too crowded.