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Ototo, Denver, CO

Ototo

4.7 (382)
$30 and under
Japanese
1501 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
OTOTO’s intimate dining room serves Japanese robata-style tapas, sashimi, grilled whole fish, rich Ramen offerings and noodles. The kitchen includes a robota grill, raw bar featuring a catch of the day and Ramen and noodle station.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Toshi Kizaki
  • Neighborhood
    Platt Park
  • Cross street
    Florida
  • Parking details
    We gladly offer Valet service from the Valet stand in front of Sushi Den!
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located 10 minute walk from the Downing Street Station and RTD stop 100 yards away!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 382 people are saying

Ototo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

  • Denver

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ototo offers a vibrant dining experience with "spectacular food" and a "cozy environment." The menu is diverse, featuring standout dishes like crispy tuna rolls and grilled skewers. Patrons appreciate the "fast and friendly service" and the "lovely ambiance," though some note occasional service delays. An ideal spot for casual dining and celebrations.
382 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is good, but I’m very disappointed with the service. Our waitress apparently is also the bartender. We can see our food is ready on the kitchen counter but we had to wait for her to finish making drinks for others first. When we finished our dessert we were sitting with the empty plate for over 15 minutes while she’s still busy making drinks for others. I had to ask someone for the check, and this tall guy who was pacing around doing nothing answered me with no facial expression “I’ll find you someone” I was very shocked about the poor service overall, especially after all the excellent experiences we had at all the other sister restaurants.

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  2. Bill

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Choose Ototo for a special 40th birthday celebration. We were seated in the back hallway. Our server was pleasant and promptly took our order. The problem came in delayed entrees and feeling like we'd dropped off the radar. Our server apologized once for the delay, yet the birthday person never received the special sushi they'd been anticipating. Finally it was handed to us in a take out box on our way out of the restaurant. The casual vibe was what we were hoping for but our table seemed forgotten. Instead of a special, lowkey celebration it was awkward and disappointing.

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  3. Kajal VIP

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very underwhelming. Most of the food was okay. The ramen was terrible. The service was unbelievable slow- 20 to 30 mins for our drink to arrive and between each app or entree. It took us forever to finish our meal and leave.

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  4. Judy

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are never disappointed at Ototo. Great food, great service. So many choices other than sushi. Their Brussels sprouts are the best we've ever had.

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  5. Jeremy and Aleasha VIP

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and atmosphere is always great. It’s one of our favorite spots that we frequent often.

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  6. Patrick

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Given that it is owned by Sushi Den, I had a higher expectation. It is more of casual dining experience which might come in handy for some people or for some occasions . In exchange, you get 1. Less trained servers 2. Foods that gets served in random order 3. Poor portion control per serving size meaning you either get too much rice or too little. It is not about bang for bucks but it seems inconsistent. 4. Aside from that, some dishes seem to be decent. For example, if you go in and stick with one order of single-serving size dish such as a bowl of ramen or such, it might be okay and maybe ordered a simple appetizer, but if you go in for a dining experience, now that is another thing. The more you order the less likely you will get much out of it. If you are not a frequent patron who knows what to order or what not to order but think of this place as a good dining place, you can spend the same money just cross the street at Sushi Den. Even if you don’t have a reservation I am sure they can squeeze you in at the bar table, you will still enjoy the dining experience as much as the quality of foods. I was surprised that they served me a half-cooked grilled squid at last out of all the dishes I ordered but even then, we couldn’t eat it. It wasn’t cooked. Their skewers are pretty good and I highly recommend it by the way. In all fairness, I recommend so long as you know it is a casual dining

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  7. Joel VIP

    Denver / Colorado47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was excellent. The crispy tuna roll, the mayo ebi, the gyozas wrapped in shiso leaves with a minced cod filling were unusually good. Our food was entirely memorable. Our server was helpful with a great sense of humor. We drove down from Boulder. It was well worth the effort.

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  8. Isabella

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food, cozy environment, and fast and friendly service. Our waiter remembered us from over a month ago. We love Ototo!

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  9. Tonya VIP

    Denver / Colorado24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered a variety of things from sushi rolls to beet salad to skewers to a whole fish. Everything was amazing! Cocktails were great-Japanese Shochu is so mild, yet flavorful. Service was lovely.

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  10. Kate

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spectacular, service was amazing and the ambiance was perfect!

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FAQs

Ototo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 942-1416.

Ototo is rated 4.7 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Ototo

1501 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Florida
  • Neighborhood
    Platt Park
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We gladly offer Valet service from the Valet stand in front of Sushi Den!
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located 10 minute walk from the Downing Street Station and RTD stop 100 yards away!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Toshi Kizaki
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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