Our Story
Otto was born from the founder's love of Italian gastronomy. Not just the food itself, but how food brings families, friends and communities together.
Food & drink in Italy offer a moment of interaction between people - from a quick catch-up at the bar with a barista to an annual village fete bringing a whole village together. It's this relationship between food and people that we want to re-create at Otto.
After living in Italy for 8 years, Otto's founder, Jamie, was keen to showcase the Italian way of eating after being frustrated by the lack of cafes and restaurants in the local area offering hearty, high-quality food for a reasonable price.
The mission started small by opening a cafe serving speciality coffee and a handful of fresh panini & cakes - we quickly became known for serving the best coffee in the area. We've grown up quickly and now boast a substantial cafe menu, an in-house micro-bakery. Plus, we've opened on evenings serving pizza and are now expanding our seating area to bring you a traditional Italian menu and aperitivo-style sharing boards and Italian cocktails & drinks!
Our Food Ethos
At Otto, we believe exceptional food and drink begin with mindful sourcing.
We make all our food in-house, using the highest quality ingredients, and we strive to support local businesses wherever possible, from sourcing local flour for our bread to working with British farms for our meats. We're passionate about keeping our supply chain close to home—championing small producers and reducing our impact.
Community
At Otto, good food brings people together. We're proud to be a space where community thrives, hosting book clubs, displaying the work of local artists, and creating room for conversation and connection. We're always exploring new ways to give back and grow with our local community, so if you have an idea on what more we can do, we would love to hear from you.
Come Visit Us
Pop in and see us - we're located at 180A High Street, Kelvedon. Close to Kelvedon Train Station with a car park just a short walk away on the High Street.
We’re open:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 08:00-16:00
Thursday: 08:00-16:00
Friday: 08:00-16:00
Saturday: 17:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 10:00-14:00