Getting a slice of Authentic Italian OTTO Pizza is lip-smacking good.
It’s been too long since I was in Italy.
I remember walking around the streets of Rome, taking photos, and walking up to the roadside stalls to find large rectangular slabs of reheated Pizza when you ordered them.
This is pizza al taglio, or as we know it, Pizza by the slice, where you buy Pizza you pay based on weight.
The exciting thing is that the pizza dough is designed to be reheated due to its high hydration and must be fermented for 90-120 hours!
Walking into OTTO Pizza reminds me of my brief spell on Italian soil.
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What is authentic OTTO Pizza?
An authentic Italian pizza is perfection at five different levels – the base, the sauce, the cheese, the toppings, and last but not least – the pizza chef.
Otto Pizza was created by the Italian owner and pizza chef who moved from Rome to Penang three years ago, bringing an authentic Italian experience to Penangites.
The Pizza base
Otto Pizza’s base differs from those pizzas in commercial franchise kitchens.
I voluntarily give up eating my biscuit dough crust pizza after tasting Otto’s.
While the biscuit dough is as versatile as a traditional pizza crust, on which you can heap ingredients, herbs, and seasonings, its flaky texture pales in comparison to the Pizza base.
An Authentic Italian Pizza is made from a unique mix of flours imported from Italy.
There’s something so warm and comforting in the handmade Italian Pizza bread taste that is irreplaceable.
OTTO Pizza’s special is the sourdough crust, which is healthier due to its longer fermentation (up to 48 hours) to prepare the dough for baking.
The pizza crust has a hint of sourness, is deliciously chewy, and is addictive.
What we tried
What did we order at OTTO Pizza?
Faced with the long list of delectable items on the menu, ordering wasn’t a toss between what we had tried and something new.
If I had chosen it myself, I would have picked a pizza margherita, a Pizza Four Cheese, or a Pizza Gorgonzola Walnut.
There were several choices, but we decided to go for the classic ones.
We settled for these three items, which were more than we could manage to finish!
Queen Vegetariana RM 44.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Black Olive, grilled mixed vegetables with garlic and chili flakes.
Verdict: Recommended for vegetarians! The Queen Vegetariana Pizza was excellent, crusty, and deeply satisfying.
The pizza crust was nice and chewy, and the sauce, cheese, and grilled mixed vegetables were spot-on and delicious.
Queen Vegetariana RM 44.00
Pasta Spaghetti Pesto RM 24.00
Long pasta Spaghetti with homemade Basil Pesto Sauce, Parmesan, and Olive Oil.
Verdict: My long-time favorite since I discovered pesto.
I have been trying to order a decent Pasta Spaghetti Pesto; Otto’s version is what I like in a traditional pesto sauce—a thick, green sauce that tastes bright and herby from the basil and salty and rich from the cheeses and pine nuts.
It is garlicky, with pleasant grassiness from good quality olive oil.
I will come back for more!
Pasta Spaghetti Pesto RM 24.00
Italian Fried Set RM 25.00
Arancini: Deep-fried Risotto Ball stuffed with Mozzarella
Crocchette: Deep-fried Mashed Potato
Zeppole: Deep-fried Dough ball stuffed with Mozzarella and Anchovies or Turkey Ham.
Verdict: In Rome, the Italian word fritti refers to the mouth-watering array of fried foods found at street food joints and restaurants across the city.
Eaten as a snack or a quick bite on the go, in Rome, the true home of the fritti is the pizzeria.
Romans will always kick off a meal in a pizzeria with a range of fried antipasti freshly cooked to order and brought to the table piping hot, accompanied by an ice-cold beer to de-grease the palate.
Otto offers 3 top favorite fried foods that Romans love – Arancini, Crocchette, and Zeppole.
Try to let me know your favorite in the comments below.
Italian Fried Set RM 25.00
2nd Dining Experience
I liked the food so much that I returned in the same week to try another pasta dish; I would have ordered another pizza, but I could not finish it in one sitting.
So, for my personal friends who want to join me for a pizza meal, comment below.
Pasta Spaghetti Carbonara RM 29.00
Long Pasta Spaghetti with Smoked Beef Brisket, Parmesan, Cream, Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper.
Verdict: Smoked beef spaghetti carbonara is a classic pasta dish for people who don’t eat pork.
Pasta, eggs, cheese, and Smoked Beef Brisket combine in the ultimate Italian favorite: Spaghetti Carbonara.
I polished that off by myself.
Pasta Spaghetti Carbonara RM 29.00
Otto Pizza Dining Area
The premise of OTTO Pizza is to offer a few tables for dining.
When Penelope and I went for dinner, we saw several grab-and-go pickups for pizzas.
We prefer to sit down and eat our food from the kitchen in the pizzeria.
According to the friendly folks at Otto Pizza, the pizza selections will change over time to keep you surprised every time!
Italian Drinks
We wanted to order Chinotto San Pellegrino, an Italian sparkling citrus-flavored beverage made from chinotto oranges, but it was not in stock.
Otto Online Menu
OTTO Pizza Menu
The “express pizza shop” has a “Grab and Go” concept. Customers can walk in and choose Pizza for either a quick dine-in or takeaway.
Otto constantly adds new Pizza, depending on a fresh product they can import from Italy.
The menu is extensive, and it will take some time for me to eat through it.
Queen Vegetariana RM 44.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Black Olive, Grilled mixed vegetables with garlic and chili flakes.
Pizza Beef Pepperoni RM 34.00
Tomato Sauce, Beef Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese, Black Olive, and Chilli Flakes.
Pizza Boscaiola RM 38.00
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushroom, and Chicken Sausage.
Pizza Burrata RM 48.00
Tomato Sauce, Smoked Streaky Beef Brisket, Cherry Tomatoes, Rocket Salad, and fresh Burrata.
Pizza Carbonara RM 44.00
Mozzarella Cheese, Egg, Smoked Streaky Beef Brisket, Parmesan, and Black Pepper.
Pizza Carnivora RM 42.00
Tomato Sauce, Beef Pepperoni, Turkey Ham, Chicken Sausage, and Mozzarella Cheese.
Pizza Calabrese RM 36.00
Mozzarella, Onion, Garlic, Green Chilli and Spicy Homemade Chicken Sausage
Pizza Capricciosa RM 48.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Turkey Ham, Mushrooms, Artichokes, and Black Olives.
Pizza Four Cheese RM 36.00
Mozzarella, Fontina, Blue Cheese, Parmesan.
Pizza Gorgonzola Walnut RM 36.00
Mozzarella, Blue Cheese, Walnut.
Pizza Hawaiiana RM 36.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Chicken Ham, and Pineapple.
Pizza Italia RM 35.00
Heart Pizza Margherita RM 29.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, Oregano, Olive Oil.
Pizza Margherita Bufala RM 42.00
Tomato Sauce, Bufala Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomato.
Pizza Margherita Pesto RM 38.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, and Basil Pesto
Pizza Margherita Turkey RM 35.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Turkey Ham.
Pizza Marinara RM 26.00
Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Oregano, Olive Oil.
Pizza Mushroom RM 34.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Mushroom
Pizza Napoli RM 36.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Black Olive, Anchovies.
Pizza Nutella RM 40.00
Nutella, Hazelnut, Icing Sugar
Pizza Otto RM 44.00
Mozzarella, Provola Cheese, Zucchini, Chicken Sausage, and Bismark Egg.
Pizza Potatoes Mozzarella RM 29.00
Mozzarella Cheese, Potatoes, Rosemary, Olive Oil.
Pizza Potato Chicken Sausage RM 36.00
Mozzarella, Potato, and Chicken Sausage
Pizza Provola RM 36.00
Mozzarella, Smoked Italian Provola cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Extra virgin Olive oil
Pizza Siciliana RM 48.00
Stracciatella Cheese, Mozzarella, Anchovies, Capers, Black Olive, and Fresh Tomatoes
Pizza Smoked Salmon and Rocket RM 42.00
Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Salmo, Rocket Salad.
Pizza STELLA RM 76.00
The Pizza is shaped in a five-pointed star; each point is stuffed differently: Four cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, Walnut, Mozzarella Cherry Tomato and Pesto, Mozzarella Mushroom, Provola cheese, Zucchini. In the center, tomato sauce and Buffalo Mozzarella.
Pizza Tuna Onion RM 36.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Tuna, Onion slices.
Pizza Turkey Mushroom RM 38.00
Tomato Sauce, Mushroom, Mozzarella Cheese, Turkey Ham.
Pizza Vegetariana RM 32.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Mix Veggie.
Otto Pizza Calzone
I tasted my first Calzone at the defunct Modesto in a beach hotel long ago.
A calzone is a folded pizza, usually shaped like a half-moon. It is stuffed with cheese and a combination of vegetables, meat, and sauce and can be baked or deep-fried.
It is often served with marinara or pizza sauce on the side.
Calzone Vegetarian RM 36.00
Baked Folded Pizza mixes Veggie, Mushroom, Tomato Sauce, and Mozzarella Cheese.
Calzone English Breakfast RM 38.00
Baked Folded Pizza with Mushroom, Chicken Sausage, Tomato, Eggs, and Mozzarella Cheese.
Fried Calzone Otto RM 44.00
Fried Folded Pizza with Mozzarella Cheese, Provola, Zucchini, Homemade Chicken Sausage, and Egg.
Fried Calzone Tomato RM 29.00
Fried Folded Pizza with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil leaves.
Salad
Caprese Salad RM 39.00
Bufala Mozzarella is served with fresh tomato slices, basil, olive oil, and oregano.
OTTO Pizza Menu
Otto Pizza Pastas
Baked Pasta RM 34.00
Baked short Pasta with Tomato Sauce, homemade Chicken Sausage, Mozzarella Cheese, Provola cheese, Bechamel Sauce, Boiled eggs, Parmesan, and Basil.
Lasagna RM 34.00
Fresh lasagna with mozzarella cheese, chicken sausage, bechamel, provola, and tomato sauce.
Pasta Spaghetti Tomato Sauce RM 19.00
Long Pasta Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce, Basil, Olive Oil, and Parmesan Cheese.
Pasta Penne 4 Cheese RM 23.00
Pasta Penne in a Homemade Four Cheese sauce topped with Parmesan Cheese.
Pasta Spaghetti 4 Cheese RM 23.00
Long Pasta cooked in a Creamy Four Cheese sauce topped with Parmesan and fresh Parsley.
Pasta Spaghetti Pesto RM 24.00
Long pasta Spaghetti with homemade Basil Pesto Sauce, Parmesan, and Olive Oil.
Pasta Spaghetti Carbonara RM 29.00
Long Pasta Spaghetti with Smocked Beef Brisket, Parmesan, Cream, Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper.
Seafood Aglio e Olio RM 39.00
Long Pasta tossed with Garlic, chili flakes, Cherry Tomatoes, Shrimp, squid, and Blue Mussels.
Risotto Wild Mushroom and Truffle RM 39.00
Arborio rice cooked in a creamy Mushroom Shimeji, Button, and Eringi with a splash of Italian Black Truffle Oil. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Parsley.
Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach RM 43.00
Ravioli Pasta is stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, cooked in a creamy sauce with crushed walnut, and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina RM 48.00
Potato Gnocchi in a Classic alla Sorrentina Tomato Sauce with Basil leaves and Italian Mozzarella Cheese.
Otto Pizza Snacks Menu
Italian Fried Set RM 25.00
Arancini: Deep-fried Risotto Ball stuffed with Mozzarella
Crocchette: Deep-fried Mashed Potato
Zeppole: Deep-fried Dough ball stuffed with Mozzarella and Anchovies or Turkey Ham.
Nachos RM 21.00
Nachos topped with Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Tomato, Green Chili, Onions, Black Olives, and Nacho Cheese Sauce.
Fried Chicken Nuggets RM 12.00
Deep-fried Chicken Nuggets served with Chilli sauce and Tomato ketchup.
French Fries RM 8.00
Otto Pizza Drinks Menu
Chinotto San Pellegrino RM 9.00
Coca-Cola 330ml RM 3.00
Sprite 330ml RM 3.00
Mineral Water 500ml RM 2.00
Conclusion
OTTO Pizza is highly recommended as a casual hang-out for a quick pizza or pasta fix.
The food is fresh and healthy, and the ingredients are imported from Italy for an authentic taste.
Otto Pizza Penang
Address: 7, Lorong Seckchuan, 10200 George Town, Penang.
Hours: 12 PM to 11 PM (Closed Tuesday)
Phone: 011-5960 2952
Facebook: Otto Pizza Penang
Blog Disclosure: This is a sponsored blog post, but all opinions are mine. Thank you, Otto Pizza Penang, for the dinner invitation.
