OPTO

Opto is an upscale Mediterranean and Turkish-inspired restaurant in Flatiron known for its stylish dining room and rotating creative menu. While offering handmade pastas and inventive bites like spicy tuna crispy rice topped with uni and baklava caviar, the menu unexpectedly shines with its deeply flavorful gourmet cheeseburger. Their rich, fluffy chocolate mousse topped with non-sweet cream is one of the most consistently celebrated desserts on the menu.

Audience sentiment around Opto is largely enthusiastic, with several diners labeling it an underrated gem and one of their absolute favorite restaurants in NYC. However, opinions are somewhat mixed, as a subset of commenters found the restaurant underwhelming or mediocre compared to its viral hype. While dishes like the lemon pasta receive praise, some diners felt other appetizers and pastas failed to impress.