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Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 52 N Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (610) 880-0001
Website: http://www.ottobypolpo.com/
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Reviews
Herb W
Nice BYOB just beside Bryn Mawr train station. Excellent service and good food, reasonably priced. The appetizers were fantastic: my wife had the Frito Misto and I had the grilled baby octopus. We both agreed that the octopus was the star of the lunch – a nice texture, a great char and excellent flavor.
We shared a plate of their daily pasta special – I forget what it was called but it was very good.
Then, she ordered a veal dish (again one of the daily specials) and I ordered the branzino. Both were quite good.
And for dessert, we shared something chocolate.
The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that too many of the dishes on the menu had similar color and flavor profiles. The flavors were good, but by the end of the meal we’d each encountered artichokes in a lemony sauce in at least three different dishes. Each one on its own was excellent, but the cumulative effect left us wishing for a bit more variety.
That said – we highly recommend it.
… moreWe shared a plate of their daily pasta special – I forget what it was called but it was very good.
Then, she ordered a veal dish (again one of the daily specials) and I ordered the branzino. Both were quite good.
And for dessert, we shared something chocolate.
The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that too many of the dishes on the menu had similar color and flavor profiles. The flavors were good, but by the end of the meal we’d each encountered artichokes in a lemony sauce in at least three different dishes. Each one on its own was excellent, but the cumulative effect left us wishing for a bit more variety.
That said – we highly recommend it.
Michael King
Great food. Great service. Really loved the angel hair with tomato sauce and capers and crab meat. Also loved the carbonara. Other stuff was great too.
Good friends, great service, great food, not much more to ask for in life
… moreGood friends, great service, great food, not much more to ask for in life
Laura Frank
Celebrated my birthday here and first time at this restaurant. One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Sevice, ambience and food were simply outstanding. We will definitely be back and highy recommend this to anyone who loves amazing food.
… moreAndy Cook
Classic white tablecloth restaurant. We were some of the first guests of the day. The table bread was rather dense to the point where we couldn’t tell whether it was the style or a day old loaf. The Frito misto was some of the best calamari I’ve had. The fried peppers and shrimp that accompany it makes a well rounded dish. The garganeli alla barese was an enjoyable, boldly flavored dish. The garlic and rabe pulls it together well. The chicken with mushroom dish that we had good flavor, however the texture of the chicken was incredibly too soft, similar to the texture of Chinese food restaurants. I felt the chicken dish could have been made better with a small accompaniment. Not a bad dish, but the texture lessened it in my opinion.
I’d recommend this restaurant as a good option, if one is in the area, but it I would not call it a destination restaurant.
… moreI’d recommend this restaurant as a good option, if one is in the area, but it I would not call it a destination restaurant.
Teuta Polo
From start to finish, our experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. We made a reservation in advance, and upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and seated right away—no waiting, no hassle. The staff was incredibly attentive and professional, making us feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout the entire evening.
The food was absolutely outstanding—each dish was beautifully presented and full of rich, unforgettable flavor. You could truly taste the quality and care put into every bite. Sharing this delicious meal with my family made the night even more special, and the cozy atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy our time together.
To top it all off, the fact that the restaurant offered BYOB was the cherry on top! Being able to bring our favorite wine made the meal even more personal and perfect.
Overall, we had a wonderful time and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great service, phenomenal food, and a memorable experience with loved ones.
… moreThe food was absolutely outstanding—each dish was beautifully presented and full of rich, unforgettable flavor. You could truly taste the quality and care put into every bite. Sharing this delicious meal with my family made the night even more special, and the cozy atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy our time together.
To top it all off, the fact that the restaurant offered BYOB was the cherry on top! Being able to bring our favorite wine made the meal even more personal and perfect.
Overall, we had a wonderful time and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great service, phenomenal food, and a memorable experience with loved ones.
Lynne Erdman
I have been here several times, and while the food has always been excellent, that means absolutely nothing when customers are treated so poorly.
I made a reservation for three and was crystal clear that I needed a quiet table in the corner because I was dining with my elderly father. He is 91 years old. Despite this, we were seated at a cramped table in the middle of the restaurant, directly next to the door, with freezing cold air blowing in from outside.
When I asked to be moved, there was clearly another suitable table available. Instead of making even the smallest accommodation, the host rudely told me that the table was reserved and that I should have requested a different table when I made the reservation. I did request it. Very clearly.
I am sorry, but you rearrange and inconvenience someone else, not a 91-year-old gentleman. The complete lack of consideration and basic decency was shocking. Good food does not excuse this level of disregard, and I will not be returning.
… moreI made a reservation for three and was crystal clear that I needed a quiet table in the corner because I was dining with my elderly father. He is 91 years old. Despite this, we were seated at a cramped table in the middle of the restaurant, directly next to the door, with freezing cold air blowing in from outside.
When I asked to be moved, there was clearly another suitable table available. Instead of making even the smallest accommodation, the host rudely told me that the table was reserved and that I should have requested a different table when I made the reservation. I did request it. Very clearly.
I am sorry, but you rearrange and inconvenience someone else, not a 91-year-old gentleman. The complete lack of consideration and basic decency was shocking. Good food does not excuse this level of disregard, and I will not be returning.
Frenchi
Very good food! I had the Seafood risotto. Very flavorful and a nice balance. Our waiter was also very kind and charming. It’s a nice place for an affordable price. I recommend!
… moreSergio Carpinteyro
It was all right, pasta was way too salty, and the formaggio tasted like fridge. But you can BYOB
… moreFoodDoctorReviews
We had four dishes at this local hotspot. Overall, they hit really well on two of the dishes and average on two others.
Here’s what they did well….
Polpo (octopus) – exceptional execution and presentation. Prepared tender, with flavorful EVOO, pesto, cannellini beans and artichokes. A touch of citrus brightened the dish.
Linguine Pescatora
Linguini pasta tossed with shrimp, calamari, mussels, & clams in a marinara or garlic white wine sauce. – we had the garlic white wine sauce. Executed perfectly and amplified with a side of crushed pepper and Parmesan to taste.
Needing some help (but by no means complete miss)…
Salmon stuffed with crab meat. This was good but would have benefited from some seasoning and less cook time. Ours was overcooked making the salmon dry and a bit tough. Good concept however. The broccoli rabe was prepared well. Could benefit from blanching a bit longer then sauté to remove the bitterness of the rabe. Citrus can balance it out.
Lastly, the salad we had had both avacado and goat cheese. This amount of concurrent fat overwhelms the delicate flavors of the salad which was a beet salad with greens. Pick one fat. For me that’s the goat cheese in an Italian restaurant.
I will return as they have way more upside and I would love to try other dishes!
… moreHere’s what they did well….
Polpo (octopus) – exceptional execution and presentation. Prepared tender, with flavorful EVOO, pesto, cannellini beans and artichokes. A touch of citrus brightened the dish.
Linguine Pescatora
Linguini pasta tossed with shrimp, calamari, mussels, & clams in a marinara or garlic white wine sauce. – we had the garlic white wine sauce. Executed perfectly and amplified with a side of crushed pepper and Parmesan to taste.
Needing some help (but by no means complete miss)…
Salmon stuffed with crab meat. This was good but would have benefited from some seasoning and less cook time. Ours was overcooked making the salmon dry and a bit tough. Good concept however. The broccoli rabe was prepared well. Could benefit from blanching a bit longer then sauté to remove the bitterness of the rabe. Citrus can balance it out.
Lastly, the salad we had had both avacado and goat cheese. This amount of concurrent fat overwhelms the delicate flavors of the salad which was a beet salad with greens. Pick one fat. For me that’s the goat cheese in an Italian restaurant.
I will return as they have way more upside and I would love to try other dishes!
Ana Carpio
Had dinner here to celebrate my sisters birthday, can’t say enough great things about everything/everyone starting from the hosts greeting everyone, to our awesome waiter from London, the food was delicious, ambient very relaxing. Our waiter was super knowledgeable on the menu, gave excellent suggestions, very kind & friendly. You should wear something casual, perfect for dates. For dessert I went with, tiramisu cake which was absolutely delicious. I do recommend if you like wine to bring your own since this is a BYOB restaurant , we forgot about that but we went to grab some right before our dinner to pair with their pasta! I’ll definitely come back!
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