Otium - Los Angeles

Incredible! Every dish we tasted was outstanding; we couldn't find a single one we didn't enjoy. I'm excited to return in the summer to explore their summer menu!

This was my second time dining at this restaurant before the LA Opera, and the food was fabulous once again. The wine selection is excellent, and the service is mostly attentive. However, the music didn't quite match the food and the overall atmosphere. A more eclectic, sensual, and vibrant playlist would enhance the experience instead of the “college cafeteria” vibe that creates a sense of dissonance and adds to the noise level.

Consistently creative and bursting with flavor, this restaurant exceeds all expectations!

The service was extremely disappointing. We had reserved a standard table, but instead, we were seated at a high-top in the dark and empty bar area, despite there being available tables in the main dining section. When we asked if we could switch to one of those tables, we were told that our reservation was made last minute and they would “check,” even though we could clearly see open tables. The hostess never came back to us. It's frustrating to have such a poor explanation for not being seated in the dining area, especially when tables were available. Additionally, don't make it seem like those tables are open online if they aren't. Even at 9 PM, it still showed that standard tables were available on OpenTable. It was difficult to get the attention of our server due to our seating location, and we were there to celebrate a birthday but wanted to leave as soon as possible. While the food was good, this overall experience has made me unlikely to return.

I visited this restaurant for the first time and was not disappointed at all. The food, service, and ambiance are exceptional! I will definitely be returning!