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Ototo, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Ototo

3.7
3.7
370 Reviews
$41 to $100
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Discover a hidden gem beneath the city streets at our contemporary Asian restaurant. Located underground, our venue boasts a full bar and an exquisite menu that promises a fusion of flavors. Delight in the Chef's Tasting Menu, a curated selection of favorites. Savor dishes like Kingfish Sashimi with truffle ponzu, or popular wagyu tataki. Dumpling enthusiasts can relish our diverse range, while main courses feature delights such as 48-Hour Black Angus Short Ribs and Signature 14-Day Dry Aged Duck. Don't forget to pair your meal with creative cocktails from our bar. Complete your journey with decadent desserts like Chocolate Fondant and Pandan Creme Brulee.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Contemporary Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9620 1343
  • Website
    https://www.ototo.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to impress at your next event? Our Speakeasy Underground Bar is the perfect venue to drink, eat and celebrate under the dazzling Red Thread of Fate.Private Events (Up to 120 guests) and sit-down dinners (Up to 50 guests) are available in this space. Other dining experiences include our Tsukiyo Private Dining Room for up to 10 guests.
  • Location
    349-351 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross street
    Bond Street Multi-Story Carpark
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Flinders Street Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • $108 Ototo Banquet Feast

    A$108.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sydney Rock Oysters, Wagyu Tataki, Duck Katsu, Octopus, Pork Belly Claypot Rice, Wagyu Short Ribs, Dry-aged Squid, Green Salad, Coffee Jelly Tiramisu, Chocolate Fondant

  • $68 Ototo tasting menu

    A$68.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sydney Rock Oysters, Wagyu Tataki, Duck Katsu, Drunken Edamame, Dandan Noodles, Chicken dumplings, Ototo Fried Chicken, Green Salad, Coffee Jelly Tiramisu

  • $88 Signature Feed Me Menu

    A$88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sydney Rock Oysters, Wagyu Tataki, Duck Katsu, Hiramasa Kingfish, Pork Belly Claypot Rice, Chicken dumplings, 'Gongbao' Tiger Prawns, Greem Salad, Chocolate Fondant

Menu

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What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • City Centre

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ototo offers a charming dining experience with "amazing food" and "exotic cocktails," perfect for date nights or gatherings with friends. Guests praise the "lovely and friendly" staff, though some mention service can be slow. The elegant atmosphere enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful choice for special occasions.

370 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience is really nice. Good drinks and food. There is only one bathroom and it was appallingly dirty.

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  2. Michelle pop

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the space is elegant - great for catching up with friends and date nights. We had the signature menu which I can highly recommend. The service however was chaotic. We had multiple servers coming to our table for the same order, we had to get up several times and ask if our drinks were coming, if we could have the oysters brought at the same time as our white wine etc. At the end we were given the wrong bill and two of the guests paid separately which was further confused by Open Table asking for $50 at the time of booking but then apparently not taking it from our account. It was all very confusing to work out. The staff were lovely and friendly, but could do with polishing the organization of the serving. Would not recommend it to big groups.

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  3. Sirinya

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful place with incredible food, and a lot more food than we expected! It was delicious with a beautiful atmosphere. It wasn't too loud or packed and made an incredible night, I definitely want to return another time.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We waited 45 mins for our drinks - with our food actually coming out 25 mins before the drinks. Terrible customer service.

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  5. katie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff was actually quite nice and polite, and I appreciated that. My friend and I tried to order two different set menus, but one of the staff members mentioned we could only order the same set. So, we decided to order the same dinner, but then she asked how many people we wanted to order for. I was confused because how does a single-person set menu work? If it does work, why couldn’t we order two different set menus? Additionally, once the first meal was served, it took more than 30 minutes for the other dishes to arrive after we finished the food. Overall, it took us three hours to finish dinner. I mentioned it was a birthday dinner when I made the reservation, and I noticed at least two other tables having birthday cakes, which was disappointing because no one offered us one.

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  6. Tamzen

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience. Thank you to our extra amazing waiter. Everyone loved and will be back. Exceptional service and food. Thank you

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  7. Vi

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is very slow. Otherwise the restaurant looks good, great atmosphere.

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  8. Dunka

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was ok, the atmosphere was that of a funeral and the food, except for the fried chicken which was wonderful, was TERRIBLE. When you advertise Wagyu, it needs to be Wagyu, a grad should be applied, 3-7, but this was not Wagyu, this was a cross, probably with Angus. The online menu, google pics and OpenTable menu, were NOT , what is offered. The menu has changed and I believe the management too, having read the reviews. To be Frank, I could have done better myself in the kitchen and I’m an amateur cook. We won’t be back, won’t recommend and suggest if you want to continue with this restaurant that you pay attention to the reviews and the food.

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  9. Wade

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good friendly service food was quite nice a little slow to come out but we were not in a hurry so it was fine

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  10. Samantha

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Got the wagyu feast ($25pp for 3 share dishes) with wine pairing added on. Food was decent but on the smaller side. Felt a little pricey but it was wagyu so guess that justifies the higher price. Wine pairing was so-so. First wine was nice but the other two weren't so good and they didn't pair it with the food, just served when they had time. Overall ok experience but probably won't be back unless there's other deals.

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FAQs

Ototo is rated 3.7 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ototo

349-351 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bond Street Multi-Story Carpark
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Contemporary Asian, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Flinders Street Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ototo.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9620 1343
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to impress at your next event? Our Speakeasy Underground Bar is the perfect venue to drink, eat and celebrate under the dazzling Red Thread of Fate.Private Events (Up to 120 guests) and sit-down dinners (Up to 50 guests) are available in this space. Other dining experiences include our Tsukiyo Private Dining Room for up to 10 guests.
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