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Otium Los Angeles Reviews
Sad it's gone but glad I hit it up twice in the final week.
Food was epic. Vibe was chill. Service on point. And wine list top notch. Looking forward to next move for Chef Timothy Hollingsworth!!
The service was incredible here! Our server was amazing, I
The service was incredible here! Our server was amazing, I forgot her name but she was so sweet and lovely. The ambiance is really nice. The food was amazing, I wish I was able to eat more but I was so full. I will definitely be coming back here for
Came to spend time with friends and chat over the
Came to spend time with friends and chat over the restaurant. I believe this place was closing so we wanted to celebrate and cherish the memories. We had the grandma breads( which somehow got lost in the ordering but the waitress was able to get it
Didn't like the service.
We had a reservation at 7 pm for our anniversary, but we arrived early. We were seated at the patio on a very hot evening. The thing is, we weren't even asked if we don't mind being seated on the patio. We could have waited a few minutes mo
It's sad that they are permanently closing their doors on
It's sad that they are permanently closing their doors on 9/08/24. This was one of my favorite restaurants in LA.
A bit sad to finally make it here just days before they
A bit sad to finally make it here just days before they close. They seated us on the patio, which was lovely and had a bit of character, with a green lawn, tall trees, and a massive oven of some sort on the interior wall. They were empty when we arri
Food was super.
The service was excellent. My grand daughter ordered Mac cheese which would take a little longer. She got a little impatient because all of us were eating while she had to wait. The server found and immediately apologized for the delay and offered
Oh, Otium.
You guys are only months away from reaching a decade! Tucked between The Emerson LA apartments and The Broad museum, sits this restaurant facing S Grand Ave with S Hope St running behind and below. If you don't wish to drive, it's also conv
I experienced disappointing customer service.
My latte was ready and I asked the guy behind the bar if that drink was for the number I was holding and he said let me ask and the girl / barista told him yes. The barista made no effort to deliver it to me and instead focused on completing another
the food was very good it was like a symphony in my mouth.
every dish was complex although the tomato tart was a little too sweet for my taste but i respected the creativity. and the pork chop? Best I ever had. the staff and service was incredibly nice. the ambiance felt very big and open. would definitely
I recently visited this place and was impressed! Ample
I recently visited this place and was impressed! Ample parking, delightful ambiance inside and out. The host promptly seated us, and I appreciated the attentive service - changing silverware and tidying up after each course. The steak tartare appetiz
Cocktails were so good, we order the Otium and Birch Pop
Cocktails were so good, we order the Otium and Birch Pop cocktails wow very refreshing . I highly recommend the steak tartare , and the pork chop, however it did take about 40 minutes to get our pork chop , hopefully it was just a one time kitchen gl
Love the architecture of this restaurant and the food is
Love the architecture of this restaurant and the food is always exceptional. I love their changing menu but always their classic spinach bucatini is bomb. One amazing thing to note is that you can park at the Broad museum parking (entrance on 2nd S
The food was excellent! The food is shareable so you can
The food was excellent! The food is shareable so you can get a few items on the menu. My husband and I came for our anniversary and they were so sweet and gave us a sweet anniversary card. The service was excellent, starting with the hostess, the ser
We love going here, especially if we have Disney Hall
We love going here, especially if we have Disney Hall tickets. Love the food, service is great, and ambiance is sometime loud with music but that's ok! Make sure to make your Rez early because they get booked for dinner.
Best service and food I ever had for awhile.
Exceeded my expectations. We went for dinner and got the naan, lobster mac, cauliflower but what stole the show was the chicken. It was soooo good honestly would go back in a heartbeat.
Holy cow, I cannot say enough good about this place! The
Holy cow, I cannot say enough good about this place! The food is to die for. I am literally still here at the restaurant dying over how amazing the food is. I cannot recall the last time my taste buds were over the moon. The cauliflower appetizer wa
Otium is a WOW for culinary creativity, flavor and palette pleasure
Otium is a WOW for culinary creativity, flavor and palette pleasure. The menu has selections that you have seen before, but here they've been tweaked in a way that has you thinking about your next visit. I selected the Rigatoni, Grandma's Bread, an
Weekday dinner.
We had early dinner reservations. At first we thought it wasn't necessary. We were wrong. The place filled up quickly. Make dinner reservations! The food and drinks were lovely. My favorites: Old fashioned Champagne Oysters Bucatini Potatoes Sor
Best dining experience ever.
Their menu is unique. Great place to bring guests or parents.
Very nice place The food is good But it took them a long
Very nice place The food is good But it took them a long time to bring everything to the table The service there was half power and it was very disappointing because the food is good
Came here for my husband birthday and absolutely loved it!
Came here for my husband birthday and absolutely loved it! Possibly the best service we've ever had! Our server was very knowledgeable and gave us amazing recommendations! The food was delicious and over all ambiance was great! Would definitely go ba
A beautiful ambiance coupled with unique delicious
A beautiful ambiance coupled with unique delicious California cuisine with a large variety and excellent service.
We've been to Otium several times in the past and this is
We've been to Otium several times in the past and this is the first poor experience we had. Sadly, we brought two first-timers with us, who were not impressed. Our reservation was early, at 545pm on a Thursday, so it was a surprise to learn they ha
This place is so fantastic! The menu has so many great
This place is so fantastic! The menu has so many great options and everything was looks so appetizing. The restaurant has great interior setting and pleasant ambiance. The staff was so attentive and friendly. The portions were good. We really had a
Excellent Service and I'd Gladly Return
I had to be in LA for a conference and my brother agreed to treat me at the restaurant of my choice. I didn't want to waste my chance to try a noteworthy place in the downtown area so I narrowed it down to four, one of them being Otium. I was hesitan
We are always looking to find new restaurants near Ahmanson
We are always looking to find new restaurants near Ahmanson and I think this one may be our favorite so far! We started with the naan bread and two different dips (truffle butter and bone marrow) which might have been excessive but were both phenomen
Gorgeous place to have a nice dinner.
Servers are always great and help answer any questions you may have with a sommelier in house to pair your wines. The naan was our favorite part of the menu and that is not taking away anything from the other ordered items. It's just how good the n
One of the best things about this lovely restaurant next to
One of the best things about this lovely restaurant next to the Broad is its staff, charming young people who seem to like working there and who know a great deal about the food. As for the food, it's excellent; the menu is appetizing, inventive and
The bacon potato gnocchi, naan with chicken liver mousse,
The bacon potato gnocchi, naan with chicken liver mousse, Otium potatoes, and rockfish with passion fruit and candied cashews were sooo delicious. Definitely felt like a splurge but I was able to use a $75 off $150 on the InKind app, which made this
One of the best dinner places with shareable plates for
One of the best dinner places with shareable plates for everyone! We booked this place since we a local concert to watch in the late evening. The inside layout is amazing cozy and perfect for a date night. They even have a wine room with shelves and
$12 for a slice of bread.
When the waiter was asked about this, he stated "this is not McDonald's." Ran out of sole at 6 o'clock in the evening when the restaurant was only open for an hour? They bring the food out once it is prepared. That means that everybody at t
I enjoyed the food, the service was lovely, and the
I enjoyed the food, the service was lovely, and the ambience for both dinner and brunch
Beautiful setting with some excellent dishes - at a price.
I dined here last December on a warmish LA night. Lovely setting adjacent to The Broad sharing a courtyard in DTLA. The restaurant itself is beautifully built with natural woods in a modern setting. I've dined here once before and decided to give it
BEYOND GREAT
OTIUM was the perfect pre-concert dinner experience! We relied on the waiter's recommendations, and although I had some doubts as items were not what I would usually order, we could not have done better. We started with the bread and pate that it wa
Misleading menu
It is not specified on the menu that the price of the wines refers to the glass and not the bottle. This lack of information, which smacks of fraud, weighs heavily on the final bill
Great food, service and ambience
Had a great meal there. The host and hostess were nice enough to seat us in a large table by the window since we were leaving early. And the food was incredible. We started with the naan bread and bone marrow broth were innovation and delicious.
Don't miss out on this one
Fabulous restaurant. If your in LA you must go here. It's delicious. Especially the home potatoes. Every thing we tried tasted great. Cooked from the heart
Must try!
We came for a surprise dinner for my husband. The food here is fantastic. Perfect for sharing. There were three of us and we ordered an entree from each course. The naan with mousse, beef tartare, gnocchi, beet salad, rib eye with bone marrow reduc
We arrived at Otium about 15 minutes before our reservation
We arrived at Otium about 15 minutes before our reservation time. Although there were plenty of open tables and there wasn't anyone else waiting, the hostess refused to seat us until the actual time for our reservation. Even then, she waited until 5
The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a decent
The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a decent ambience but that's about where the positives end. Our server and the entire staff lack the type of customer service you would expect to find at a fine dining establishment. We were immediately put
I would like to start off by saying that Otium is a fine
I would like to start off by saying that Otium is a fine restaurant that serve wonderful, creative dishes which are absolutely fresh and delicious. The setting is beautiful and modern, tucked away in a very artistic, upscale area. The vibe is young
Otium, great food
I would like to start off by saying that Otium is a fine restaurant that serve wonderful, creative dishes which are absolutely fresh and delicious. The setting is beautiful and modern, tucked away in a very artistic, upscale area. The vibe is young
Otium is an elitest racist restaurant who discriminates
Otium is an elitest racist restaurant who discriminates against people of color. This restaurant has a continuous pattern Of discrimination. This is the third time the restaurant has dismissed successful professionals of color. They would not sit a
Food was great and particularly their Rib-eye steak is
Food was great and particularly their Rib-eye steak is mouthwatering. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about their offerings. Ambiance is modern but yet cozy, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Really enjoyed the ambiance and food.
The service was on point. We were a big group and everyone left satisfied.
Located in downtown LA, I've heard many good things about
Located in downtown LA, I've heard many good things about Otium, it's on the top 100 list in LA, and I even watched all of final table so of course I had to come check this place out for myself. Naan: Soft and buttery, you have to pair it with the bo
Not a great experience
Not real impressed. You place order at counter and are told to take own silverware and get own water. Despite all this, there is a 5% "service charge" that does not go to food runners but is because "our rent went up". Portions
We had the Eggs with Mole and Eggs Benedict.
The Eggs and Mole was served like Huevos Rancheros. The mole was so delicious. The Eggs Benedict was served on crispy biscuits spread with strawberry jam and this was simple scrumptious. The service was friendly and efficient. The environment was per
I went to this restaurant for lunch and it was more
I went to this restaurant for lunch and it was more ordinary than I thought. I'll have to go get dinner later
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