Bistro Otto

The service was excellent, our waitress was super friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely amazing, very fresh and you could tell everything was made from scratch and with care. Very pleasant Japanese decor, the overall experience felt really authentic and we will definitely be coming back to try more.

Excellent service and some of the best dishes we’ve ever had. Sashimi that’s buttery soft. And main dishes with such deep flavor. The umi carbonara… so good. Would absolutely go again and recommend to anyone who’s lucky enough to snag a table at this cozy bistro.

A very small restaurant with only 3-4 tables and a bar. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. The food itself was incredibly delicious and almost every single dish had me going in for more. We started with the scallop carpacio which was incredibly soft and fresh. The quality of the scallop speaks for itself. The accompanying sauce was pretty good, it was light in flavour but added a nice mint kick to each bite. The karaage was incredibly juicy and delicious. It just might be the best karaage I've ever had. It was hot and fresh out of the oil but was not overly greasy. The fry on the skin was perfect and it really let the chicken shine. We ended up ordering another serving of the karaage. The maguro rice bowl was clean and simple. It was served with some small sheets of seaweed so we could make our own little hand rolls. The tuna was soft and fresh, it was the red meat so there was definitely some iron flavour, but definitely not overpowering and definitely not fishy at all. The rice was seasoned with some vinegar and soy sauce. When everything was combined with the seaweed, it transformed into the perfect bite of sushi hand roll. The sleeper dish is most definitely the brussel sprouts. It was unexpectedly flavourful and was a nice surprise for everyone. It was broiled and came out piping hot, it was hot, salty and a little smokey. The star of the meal was definitely the duck confit mazemen. It is incredibly rich and creamy once everything is mixed together. We shared 2 bowls between 5 people and it was definitely enough to fill us up since it was so rich. The duck was fall off the bone tender and the bine was perfect for sucking. The noodles came with a soft boiled egg which added to the creaminess of the entire dish. I would definitely recommend ordering this dish.

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I’ve been back to Bistro Otto probably 15 times and Chef Hiroshi just never disappoints. The mazemen is a classic 10/10 but if you want to adventure a bit, you can ask for an Omakase! Every single dish he has done so far has been amazing.

Otto is not inexpensive, a solid dinner with decent Saki here will run you $120-$150 a person w tip, ap-main-desert-alcohol. That said some of the most delicious plates I have had in a long while. Sashimi was fresh and melt in your mouth, duck ramen was out.of.this.world. The space is small, unpretentious and staff is friendly and attentive. If you want to treat yourself to a great meal, and are willing to pay for it this place will not disappoint. I am giving it 4/5 stars because it is still a bit on the pricy side, however I would go back!

I would say this is definitely one of the top Japanese restaurant you can find in Montreal. Although it is not a sushi restaurant, the sashimi is splendid. The chu-toro and scallop were amazing. Sashimi that can melt in your mouth is not easy to find. Also loved the liver sauce for the sashimi. I also ordered the mazemen with bone marrow and sea urchin uni. It is so flavorful and the bone marrow is buttery and go well with the noodle. Though some may consider it too oily because of the bone marrow. Order it if you enjoy something buttery. The uni itself also tasted very nice and not bitter but it doesn't really go hand in hand with the mazemen because the buttery taste of the mazemen is already quite strong. The cheesecake was alright and not much surprise compared to the other dish. It was just a bit expensive. The staff was really nice and attentive. You could expect a nice environment and a delicious dinner. But as usual, if you are going for fresh sashimi, the price can be a bit high. Though I would say is worth it.

This story begins with a reservation gone awry. I had booked dinner for two on a cozy winters night only to be turned down at the door as we were two weeks early for our reservation and they were fully booked. I felt defeated and walked out hungry and full of shame for booking the wrong date. Tara told me to chill and reminded me how much more satisfying it would be two weeks from now when we would finally get to dine at the bar. Needless to say, and as per usual I must add, she was right. Let’s get this out of the way, the food is exceptional. Chef Hiroshi orchestrates a symphony in the kitchen by sourcing top quality ingredients and the freshest of fish and channeling it into a menu built on layers of technique, tradition, unconventional risks, and loads of passion. Dom greets you at the front of house with a warm and welcoming smile, inspiring knowledge and anecdotes about the ingredients used, cooking techniques, and hand picked imported sake and wine selections. Let me clarify something. This was a two person operation. They do everything during the two seatings of 20 covers per night and they do it well. This was one of the most enjoyable dinning experiences I’ve had in quite a long time. The nigiri wet our appetites, select fresh fish sliced and placed on beds of perfectly made rice offset by the pickled vegetables we ordered. Next was the the lobster mazemen which is a truly outstanding dish. We also had the A++ brussel sprouts, prawn spring rolls, beef and pork curry, and finished off with some melt in your mouth toro for dessert. I hadn’t been to the bistro in a couple of years and I’m glad to report that it’s better than ever. Thanks for the wonderful evening. I won’t be a stranger again as I’m already planning a return visit to try everything else on the menu.

Really good fresh sushi and sashimi. We had come in after a rainy day and had a blast with tasting their miso soup, sashimi of the day, and Ramen bowl. The Chirashi bowl was a stand out as well!

We asked for a menu for 2 and the chef concocted a personalized one 2 dishes are missing though but it was exquisite ! Pricy but worth it. The quality of the food was incredible especially raw fish