Service is one of the worst! The only thing they gave me that was right was the pasta! They only had two small packets of Parmesan cheese to give to me. I asked for herb oil and they gave me balsamic. Seriously would not recommend to anyone because this has happened on multiple occasions several times. I am fed up with this establishment and the terrible service. They do not learn for their mistakes and never give their customers respect. I am a male and this is mainly towards all the male workers who work there.
Stephanie DeBerry
Othellos is a classic Italian staple in Norman. It offers a mix of traditional and unique dishes. It isnt as cozy as it was before it was rebuilt, but it is still perfect for a date night or a family dinner. I recommend their famous baked ziti and add mushrooms. Don's Rigatoni is also ?Pro tip: Request a table on the patio by the fireplace on a crisp, fall evening. You can enjoy the live music ambience as well as watch a football game!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Callie Hendricks
Atmosphere was nice, food was awful, and r waiter was kinda different & not in the good way
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Chris Wilkison
Had linguine with red clam sauce. Delicious! Was pressed for time but they were able to get us served and out just in time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnny S.
I love this place and while parking is always an issue we get it handled. The wine pricing is a little high, but food portions are oversized as easily splittable. Management is always on top of everything in the service is always good.
Gaby P.
This was by far the worst dining experience I've EVER had. First of all, we made a reservation a week in advance for 8 people and were sat at 6 person table by the very rude hostess. When asked for a larger table she said, "no, you can pull up chairs." We then sat and watched as the 8 person table next to us remained empty the whole time. Then the owner came over and was also rude to us. It was so bad we almost left, and we should have. Our reservation was at 5:30 and we did not leave until 9:15 because the service was that slow. It was ridiculous. And to top it all off, the food was disgusting (pizza was spit out). They messed up two orders (of 6), added extra charges on the bill, and pocketed the tip (was a $12 dollar check, was given a $20 bill and assumed she would get an $8 tip). As a very influential OKC based food blogger, I was looking forward to writing a great post, but after that experience, I will be turning people away.
Katie M.
I would give ZERO stars if I could. Been sitting at the table for an hour, it took 30 minuets before we were even greeted, and only have water after ordering drinks and food 30 minuets ago. Music is great outside and is the only positive thing in our dinner right now, also we are here celebrating a birthday tonight. I had a lot of high hopes for this place but without them even apologizing for the poor service they have been giving us is beyond disappointing.
Kim Robertson
Not impressed with their pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Jeremy Ryburn
Othello's Italian restaurant in Norman is a wonderful Italian restaurant. Small but cozy this restaurant surprised me in its atmosphere and great food. They are very customer aware. We have been here twice and both times it's been amazing. On Valentine's Day we made a reservation and when we walked in the door and they gave my wife a rose. And of course they have candles lit at every occupied table. The ambiance is perfect. Highly recommended for date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Fettuccine
Joe C.
Visiting our son at OU. Othello's was a delicious treat for an Italian dinner. Seated promptly for an early Sunday dinner. Server was helpful and provided recommendations when asked. Enjoyed Fried Calamari for an appetizer. It was excellent. Very tender and lightly breaded. We then turned to the Customer Creations part of the menu for our dinners. The dishes named Karen's pasta, Pat's special and Angel's chicken and spinach were very flavorful.
Brought my wife here for Valentine's Day before the dinner rush and we had a great time. They handed my wife a rose which was warmly received and the service was top-notch (thank you Chloe). Chicken Alfredo is my favorite to order - creamy sauce and flavorful, and the bread was crispy and warm. The ambiance is perfectly set with Sinatra and Louis Prima softly playing combined with their colorful candles. Love coming here.
Hayley Donley
Food is phenomenal. Must try!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Stuffed Mushrooms, Meatballs
Food was mediocre. Place was slowwwwwww and that should of been our 1st clue. Only older people were eating there. We had the youngest table. They had to be constantly told we had a birthday at our table. ( we hand an out of state birthday person at our table . which we told 4 different employees and finally got it ). Probably not the place to go if you want to show off OK to of state guests .
Alphonso Shurabi
Not a bad place, but could be so much better if it weren’t for some annoying things. To start with, their parking lot goes through their back porch seating area and through the back of the restaurant. You have to work your way to the front, and the tables are all so close together that it’s majorly awkward and uncomfortable. Not to mention there could be a reserved party with a buffet on their porch, so you’d have to get through that too. Once you finally sit down and get some food things aren’t that bad, but the service is kind of slow. There are plenty of entitled “regulars” who get better service because showing up and hitting on the younger girls that work here and tipping them big is probably the most important part of their week, or feeling important at a restaurant is, at least. I was not a fan of how stupidly cramped and unnavigable the seating was. There was also a lady singing badly off-key and playing piano, which I didn’t really think added to the atmosphere at all. Overall, if you want to be part of a big hullabaloo and to be surrounded on all sides, or bring your giant group if 50 and ruin everyone else’s night, this is your place. If you actually want to go on a date, or eat somewhere relatively not stressful, I suggest looking elsewhere. Plenty of other good options on Italian in town where you can walk to your table without much resistanceParking: The parking is deceptive because it’s behind the restaurant, and the only want to get in is through the back
Service is one of the worst! The only thing they gave me that was right was the pasta! They only had two small packets of Parmesan cheese to give to me. I asked for herb oil and they gave me balsamic. Seriously would not recommend to anyone because this has happened on multiple occasions several times. I am fed up with this establishment and the terrible service. They do not learn for their mistakes and never give their customers respect. I am a male and this is mainly towards all the male workers who work there.
Othellos is a classic Italian staple in Norman. It offers a mix of traditional and unique dishes. It isnt as cozy as it was before it was rebuilt, but it is still perfect for a date night or a family dinner. I recommend their famous baked ziti and add mushrooms. Don's Rigatoni is also ?Pro tip: Request a table on the patio by the fireplace on a crisp, fall evening. You can enjoy the live music ambience as well as watch a football game!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere was nice, food was awful, and r waiter was kinda different & not in the good way
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Had linguine with red clam sauce. Delicious! Was pressed for time but they were able to get us served and out just in time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place and while parking is always an issue we get it handled. The wine pricing is a little high, but food portions are oversized as easily splittable. Management is always on top of everything in the service is always good.
This was by far the worst dining experience I've EVER had. First of all, we made a reservation a week in advance for 8 people and were sat at 6 person table by the very rude hostess. When asked for a larger table she said, "no, you can pull up chairs." We then sat and watched as the 8 person table next to us remained empty the whole time. Then the owner came over and was also rude to us. It was so bad we almost left, and we should have. Our reservation was at 5:30 and we did not leave until 9:15 because the service was that slow. It was ridiculous. And to top it all off, the food was disgusting (pizza was spit out). They messed up two orders (of 6), added extra charges on the bill, and pocketed the tip (was a $12 dollar check, was given a $20 bill and assumed she would get an $8 tip). As a very influential OKC based food blogger, I was looking forward to writing a great post, but after that experience, I will be turning people away.
I would give ZERO stars if I could. Been sitting at the table for an hour, it took 30 minuets before we were even greeted, and only have water after ordering drinks and food 30 minuets ago. Music is great outside and is the only positive thing in our dinner right now, also we are here celebrating a birthday tonight. I had a lot of high hopes for this place but without them even apologizing for the poor service they have been giving us is beyond disappointing.
Not impressed with their pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Othello's Italian restaurant in Norman is a wonderful Italian restaurant. Small but cozy this restaurant surprised me in its atmosphere and great food. They are very customer aware. We have been here twice and both times it's been amazing. On Valentine's Day we made a reservation and when we walked in the door and they gave my wife a rose. And of course they have candles lit at every occupied table. The ambiance is perfect. Highly recommended for date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Fettuccine
Visiting our son at OU. Othello's was a delicious treat for an Italian dinner. Seated promptly for an early Sunday dinner. Server was helpful and provided recommendations when asked. Enjoyed Fried Calamari for an appetizer. It was excellent. Very tender and lightly breaded. We then turned to the Customer Creations part of the menu for our dinners. The dishes named Karen's pasta, Pat's special and Angel's chicken and spinach were very flavorful.
Restaurantji Recommends
Brought my wife here for Valentine's Day before the dinner rush and we had a great time. They handed my wife a rose which was warmly received and the service was top-notch (thank you Chloe). Chicken Alfredo is my favorite to order - creamy sauce and flavorful, and the bread was crispy and warm. The ambiance is perfectly set with Sinatra and Louis Prima softly playing combined with their colorful candles. Love coming here.
Food is phenomenal. Must try!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Stuffed Mushrooms, Meatballs
Good italian style food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Nancy's Coconut Cream Pie, Parmesan Crusted Chicken Caesar Salad
Food was mediocre. Place was slowwwwwww and that should of been our 1st clue. Only older people were eating there. We had the youngest table. They had to be constantly told we had a birthday at our table. ( we hand an out of state birthday person at our table . which we told 4 different employees and finally got it ). Probably not the place to go if you want to show off OK to of state guests .
Not a bad place, but could be so much better if it weren’t for some annoying things. To start with, their parking lot goes through their back porch seating area and through the back of the restaurant. You have to work your way to the front, and the tables are all so close together that it’s majorly awkward and uncomfortable. Not to mention there could be a reserved party with a buffet on their porch, so you’d have to get through that too. Once you finally sit down and get some food things aren’t that bad, but the service is kind of slow. There are plenty of entitled “regulars” who get better service because showing up and hitting on the younger girls that work here and tipping them big is probably the most important part of their week, or feeling important at a restaurant is, at least. I was not a fan of how stupidly cramped and unnavigable the seating was. There was also a lady singing badly off-key and playing piano, which I didn’t really think added to the atmosphere at all. Overall, if you want to be part of a big hullabaloo and to be surrounded on all sides, or bring your giant group if 50 and ruin everyone else’s night, this is your place. If you actually want to go on a date, or eat somewhere relatively not stressful, I suggest looking elsewhere. Plenty of other good options on Italian in town where you can walk to your table without much resistanceParking: The parking is deceptive because it’s behind the restaurant, and the only want to get in is through the back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana