OTIS Dining Hall

Everything about this place is perfection. First the service - they really pay attention to detail. The food is to die for and honestly the best truffle menu I have experienced in a long time. Thank you!

It was such a pleasant surprise to find some unique and creative dishes at Otis! We opted in for the 5 course Chef's menu, and would definitely dine here again. The pace of the service was inconsistent, but the servers were professional and friendly.

Had the truffle 8 course degustation menu with soft pairing of 4 non alcoholic drinks.There were some really delicious courses including the seared pacific scallop, cauliflower and truffle veloute, Hawkesbury duck and their bread and butter!The restaurant itself has a real charming vibe and interior.The only downfalls were some average courses and also the potato mash was quite salty and did not pair with the beef short rib which was already quite flavoursome on its own. We were also given one bowl of salad between 5 and it didn't really fit the fine dining expectation.The first two drinks of the pairing were really delicious and tasty especially the yuzu flavoured one but the last two were quite disappointing. I would not bother getting the pairing but rather just buy one of drink.Lastly, the waitstaff was a bit inexperienced. For a fine dining restaurant you'd expect a certain level of service, we had several dishes coming out to our table before we had even finished the previous ones, making us feel rushed. Also we had an entree served out of order prompting the waitstaff to apologise.In the beginning, they weren't clearing the dishes or glasses either which I thought was odd. Some servers were great and friendly while others just ignored you.They must've also been nervous as the food descriptions were not very clear but they were definitely trying and giving their best.Overall, it was still an experience with some tasty courses, if I did go again I would do things differently. Probably wouldn't go with the truffle menu or the soft pairing.

Best food I have tried in Canberra fine dinning restaurants

I was underwhelmed to be quite franktruffle degustation course served with matching premium wines...truffle potato was sadly served with truffle oilmuseum wine package was the best and the sommelier was brilliant, great servicefood ok, the beef dish was the bestrestaurant needs a clean, interior dusty, cobwebs, had time between dishes to notice sadly.its not canberras finest, mayby back in the day but not now.to each their own

Had the truffle degustation with matching wine. The food was underwhelming to say the least... however the wine and sommelier were great!Only reviewing the main. The Truffle mash did not have any truffle, instead flavoured with a drizzle of truffle oil. Salad was over dressed and soggy with over powering orange flavour. Not fine dining at all... very average.Overall this place is overated and over priced... the cob webbs could be cleaned off the light fitting and maybe clean the mirrors.

Popular restaurant, service was great. Had the Chef's menu and the stand out dishes for me were the Spanner crab and beef skewer. The flavours were amazing, and I could have eaten more. The restaurant loses a star because I did not like the steak. The flavours eclipsed the beef and it is not something I would want to eat again. The poached apple dessert was too sweet. I liked the chai panacotta part.

Super delicious tasting menu. Some of the vegan options were better than the standard ones according to my partner. Great service, nice atmosphere. Only tiny improvements could be to watch for empty glasses and offer more wine and the room looked a bit grubby. Mirrors could do with a polish, many light bulbs were out. Highly recommend for a delicious dinner.

Wow! Where do I start with my account of dining here? Let's start with the first things you'll encounter: the environment and staff. The restaurant is quite unassuming from the outside but welcoming, but also its exterior belies the dining experience ahead of you. Inside, the restaurant has hues of brown and other earthy colours that are bathed in soft warm lighting that creates an intimate and welcoming environment. Tables are arranged to give diners a sense of separation from one another, and is very welcome in an age where some restaurants put customer quantity before their dining privacy. The staff compliment the restaurant and are extremely friendly, helpful and attentive. They are also well presented which all adds to the impression you're going to have a superior dining experience. Which is exactly what you get.The food here is next level, and cooked to perfection. Everything I devoured was sublime and plentiful. Flavours and tastes supported each other rather than competed or overpowered one another. The texture of my food was also noteworthy. Nothing was over or under cooked. Meats weren't chewy, vegetables weren't soft, fish wasn't pulpy and salads hadn't wilted. Sauces were warm and zesty and helped carry the flavours of the dishes I ate. The presentation of the dishes that adorned my table were top drawer too. A real treat for the eyes. Plates weren't overcrowded with food, likewise the food wasn't dwarfed by the plates either. Signature dishes were worthy of their reputation and clearly demonstrated the abilities of the kitchen staff, as did the non-signature dishes. I must also mention the thought and effort that went into my wife's vegan menu / dishes. They didn't feel like, or taste like, an afterthought or a poor cousin of the main menu. The food that was served to my wife was original and a delight to eat. In fact, the vegan dishes I tasted should be a choice on the main menu so more people can enjoy their brilliance.There is a marvellous balance and synergy to the food at OTIS, but not just with the flavours. The whole place informs you there is a real treat awaiting you. The mood, the decor, the staff, the beverage list and food are all important parts of one marvellous package.If you live in, or are just visiting, Canberra get yourself to OTIS for a dining experience no amount of hyperbole can do justice too.