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Ototo, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Ototo

3.8
3.8
379 Reviews
$41 to $100
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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 379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Romantic

  • City Centre

    Romantic

  • City Centre

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ototo offers a chic dining experience with "amazing food" and a "great atmosphere," perfect for date nights. Guests rave about the "tasty cocktails" and the delightful lamb ribs and chicken dumplings. While service can be inconsistent, the friendly staff strives to enhance the experience, and the elegant space adds to its charm.

379 Reviews

  1. Claudia

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Thankyou so much h Ototo. Food and vibes were incredible

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  2. Isabella

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, lovely service, food was incredible

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  3. Tamika

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was subpar. We ordered the set menu “feed me”, although this was enough food to fill us up, the dishes themselves were very mediocre and left a lot to be desired. The decor definitely looks better online, in person the venue is quite shabby and dusty. I wouldn't dine here again.

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  4. Marion

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing we paid also for the $25 wine pairing. This is a must for date nights

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  5. Jes

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had dinner here last night to celebrate a special occasion, however, we were quite disappointed by the overall experience. Cutlery/chopsticks were the disposable ones, which are more for a sushi train or takeaway ish restaurant, not for a mid or a bit upper dining place. The cocktail was a bit plain, we ordered matcha and plum iced tea. For ~$30/ea we have higher expectations for those cocktails. The pork belly rice claypot was not worth the money we spend, just tasted like rice mix with some light sauce, and 4 slices of pork belly, garnished with some fried shallot. $42 for very small portion The short ribs flavour was alright, however portion was quite small for $62. Overall experience was not what we expected. Ototo seems to be a bit overrated and food was overpriced for the quality and quantity served. $100/each person for our dinner, we still didnt feel full and had to go to another place for some more food afterwards

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  6. Cheryl

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food. Loved the variety in the feed-me banquets. The red room table was very nice and whilst secluded, wait staff were attentive and available. Will definitely be coming back and recommending!

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  7. Gemma

    Victoria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Really disappointed. Completely overpriced food. Had the $89 pp banquet (worth $20 at most). Very basic, lacking flavour. So disappointing

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  8. Snehal

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for a date night. The cocktails were nice, the food portions were on the smaller side.

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  9. Angus

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing night and we loved the food and wine along with the music

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  10. 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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FAQs

Ototo is rated 3.8 stars by 379 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 13 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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