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🙂 4/5 - Excellent Service and I'd Gladly Return
By 👻 @Treybum2, 03/08/2024 3:00 am
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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 hesitant, however, given the negative reviews. I'll address the issue of service, first. It was fairly crowded when we arrived for our 7:30 pm reservation. However, we were seated promptly and the waiters were gracious, attentive, and helpful when it came to answering our questions about the menu and they briefly explained how the family-style meal would commence. The wait was a little lengthy for our drinks and appetizers but not offensively so. For our appetizers, we ordered the Naan with Vermont Cultured Butter, which for me, was outstanding, if a bit pricey at $9 for one portion. Our friends ordered the Ora King Salmon Tartare, which was more of a miss than a hit in my opinion. For my cocktail, I had the Gonzo Daiquiri, which was one of the less expensive drinks ($17.00). I thoroughly enjoyed it as I’m a big fan of basil in beverages for some reason. My brother and his friends also voiced appreciation for their cocktails. For my entrée, I selected the Russet Potato Gnocchi ($32.00) with Parmesan, Guanciale (had to Google this; it's pork cheek—rich, fatty, and delicious!), and Truffle. My oh my, was I sorry that I had to share! I just wanted everyone to stop talking and go away so I could enjoy my dish in the silence and solitude that it merited. I’m not a chef or even someone who knows handmade, homemade pasta from Mueller’s but that gnocchi was heavenly—pillowy, light, orgasmic! It overshadowed any ills, faults, and missteps I had encountered prior to ingesting it. As for the other main dishes, they were pretty uninspired. For one thing, I get that this is a “family-style” place but the homey vibe was overdone, particularly as it relates to presentation. For example, I feel that the $40 Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, Spring Onions, Shishito, Cherry Tomatoes, and Aji Verde (a spicy Peruvian green sauce, made with cilantro, jalapeños, and a little mayonnaise and Parmesan) would have been better as a simpler dish. As served, it appeared to be a mound of chicken parts, each piece indistinguishable from the other. It was messy and unappetizing to view though it tasted fine. For sides, we ordered two. The Otium Potatoes ($11.00) with Aleppo Pepper and Crème Fraîche. They were tasty and had a nice texture but I think they might have gone well with the roasted chicken but what do I know… We also ordered the Cauliflower ($26.00) with Sultana (currents?), Grape, Caper, Almond, and Cilantro. This was easily the most distasteful, throwaway dish of the night. It was too firm for my taste and it lacked seasoning. We ended up eating a LOT of food and were too full for dessert. Overall, my brother said he’d be unlikely to return since there are so many other places in LA to eat. However, his friends said that they had tried Otium a few months ago and it hadn’t been as good as it was this time. For me, I’d return just for the gnocchi dish and also to try the other pasta dishes.
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