OTTO – Italian
OTTO invites guests into a lively, aromatic space where the comforting scent of bubbling cheese and savory house-made meatballs sets a welcoming tone for an adventurous culinary journey. The kitchen reimagines the traditional pie with artisanal flair, layering crisp crusts with unexpected delights like creamy mashed potatoes, sweet butternut squash, and the fiery glow of hot honey. It is a vibrant neighborhood gem where classic comfort meets bold innovation, creating a dining experience that is as imaginative as it is deeply satisfying.
159, Cottage Road, South Portland, ME, 04106 https://www.ottoportland.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, slow-carb
Diet fit at OTTO
Dairy-Free at OTTO
OTTO in South Portland has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at OTTO
OTTO in South Portland has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Margherita, Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry and 12" Custom Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at OTTO
OTTO in South Portland has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at OTTO
OTTO in South Portland has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Margherita, Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry and 12" Custom Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at OTTO
OTTO in South Portland has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry, Two-Cheese Garlic Sticks and Mediterranean Veggie & Feta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at OTTO
OTTO in South Portland has 12 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry, House-made Meatballs and 12" Custom Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at OTTO
OTTO in South Portland has 13 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Margherita, Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry and 12" Custom Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Plant-Based at OTTO
OTTO in South Portland has 1 plant-based-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at OTTO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| OTTO Italian | 72.1 g | 85.8 g |
| Spinach & Four Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms | 26.3 g | 66.2 g |
| OTTO Four Cheese | 35.8 g | 39.4 g |
| Hot Honey, Cup & Char Pepperoni & Goat Cheese | 67.4 g | 32 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Mashed Potato, Bacon & Scallion | 50 g | 16.7 g |
| Hand-Carved Turkey with Bacon Jam | 78.1 g | 16.1 g |
| House-made Meatballs | 4.3 g | 10.8 g |
| Two-Cheese Garlic Sticks | 11.7 g | 10.7 g |
| Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry | 7 g | 8.4 g |
| Meatball Sub | 17.9 g | 7.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- House-made Meatballs: Pork and beef in pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two-Cheese Garlic Sticks: Asiago and mozzarella breadsticks, with pomodoro sauce, house-made ranch, or blue cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers: Jalapeños stuffed with ricotta, cream cheese, scallion, hot honey, and bacon with toasted breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Four Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms: Button mushrooms stuffed with spinach, Vidalia onion, mozzarella, fontina, ricotta, parmesan, garlic butter, toasted breadcrumbs Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Pizzas
- OTTO Four Cheese: Ricotta, fontina, asiago, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Veggie & Feta: Vegetables and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta alla Vodka Pizza: Pasta, vodka sauce, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry: Butternut squash, ricotta, cranberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potato, Bacon & Scallion: Mashed potato, bacon, scallion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey, Cup & Char Pepperoni & Goat Cheese: Hot honey, pepperoni, goat cheese, tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita: Fresh Roma tomatoes, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Create Your Own
- 12" Custom Pizza - $13.5: Base pizza with tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- 16" Custom Pizza - $18.5: Base pizza with tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Meatball Sub: Pomodoro sauce, provolone, mozzarella, asiago, on a toasted sub roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- OTTO Italian: Salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone, hot pepper relish, lettuce, tomato, Vidalia onion, banana peppers, house vinaigrette, on a toasted sub roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Carved Turkey with Bacon Jam: Lettuce, tomato, herbed Vidalia onion, garlic aioli, on garlic butter toasted sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad: Romaine, shaved parmesan, cracked pepper, house-made croutons, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad: Lettuce mix, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad: Romaine, diced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, bacon, blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu: House-made Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- OTTO Cookie: House-baked Chocolate Chunk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fireside Cheesecake: Cheesecake balls tossed in graham crackers, with Fluff, chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about OTTO
- Is OTTO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. OTTO has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad.
- What can I eat at OTTO on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does OTTO have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad.
- What is the highest-protein dish at OTTO?
- OTTO Italian, at roughly 85.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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