Otto, Southbank
14 people recommendvia r/brisbane15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Otto at South Bank is repeatedly recommended for its riverside position and views. Several diners also praise the food, and one suggests it for special occasions. One commenter describes it as a more expensive option, while another likes it but does not find the atmosphere romantic.
Address
OTTO Ristorante, River Quay, Shop 1 Sidon St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
At a glance
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- Dates, Visitors
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/distractyourself in r/brisbane · Oct 2026
Suggests Otto at Southbank as a strong fit for the accessible lunch request.
- Recommendsu/CoconutCaptain in r/brisbane · Nov 2025
Suggests Otto as the better choice if they want a river view.
- Recommendsu/FeathersMcgraw07 in r/brisbane · Dec 2023ambience
Suggests Otto for its scenic setting.
- Recommendsu/RandomCreature86 in r/brisbane · Nov 2025
Says they really enjoyed it there.
- Recommendsu/tainaf in r/brisbane · Dec 2023ambience
Suggests Otto as the pricier alternative, praising its great views.
- Recommendsu/amyisadeline in r/brisbane · Oct 2026
Suggested for people who like Southbank.
- Recommendsu/Scooter-breath in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Says Otto in Southbank is clearly ahead of most local options.
- Recommendsu/CatThrace in r/brisbane · Feb 2024taste
Suggests Otto for river views and rates its food highly.
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- Recommendsu/Inevitable-Tie-6182 in r/brisbane · Oct 2026
Agrees that the Otto suggestion is a good one.
- Recommendsu/AdAutomatic3654 in r/brisbane · Feb 2026
Says most Southbank restaurants are poor, but Otto might be the exception.
- Recommendsu/Neat_Firefighter7053 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025ambience
Says Otto has a similar vibe and is enjoyable with a fence-side table.
- Recommendsu/unhinged-fairy in r/brisbane · Aug 2025taste
Says Otto's food is great.
- Recommendsu/KB_Bro in r/brisbane · Sep 2024
Calls OTTO next door the better pick for an Italian meal with a scenic outlook.
- Mixedu/Unusual_Process3713 in r/brisbane · Dec 2023ambience
Says Otto is nice but doesn't feel romantic.
- Recommendsu/SmoothSeries6095 in r/brisbane · Dec 2023ambience
Names Otto as a top pick, especially pleasant on bright days by the window.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.