OTTO South End is now open!

Posted on May 21, 2021 by alexp207

We are pleased to announce that our new South End location is officially open!

Conveniently located at the corner of Harrison and Washington (345 Harrison Ave.), across from The Ink Block and Whole Foods, and easily accessible from the Red, Orange, and Silver Lines, this new location will provide the busy South End neighborhood easy access to enjoy one of the best pizzas in the USA (Food Network).

Along with traditional takeout service, OTTO South End features a slice counter, indoor and outdoor seating, and catering services. This location will also feature our mobile pickup option, allowing customers to order any menu item (including single slices, whole pies, salads, apps, desserts, and beverages) and skip the wait entirely by grabbing their order from one of our heated mobile pickup stations.

OTTO South End will be OTTO’s 10th location in Massachusetts, and 17th overall. We are looking forward to being a part of the vibrant South End community.

In addition to our ongoing partnership with Cooking Matters MA to combat food insecurity, the OTTO South End location will also be participating in the Tips For Kids initiative started at our Southie location, where each tip will support children’s organizations in the community.

Come by, enjoy a slice and say hello. We can’t wait to serve you!

Open daily from 11am-12am. Entrance is on Washington St., between Loyal Companion and Chase Bank.

Get Your Pizza Faster with the New and Improved OTTO App

Posted on April 28, 2021 by alexp207

If you already use the OTTO App, you’ve probably noticed things look a bit different lately. If you’ve never used it before – you’re in luck. We’ve improved our app for an all around better customer experience so you can get your favorite pizzas faster and easier than ever.

Easier and faster ordering! Select your go-to OTTO location and it will be saved as “My Store”. Re-order your favorites by using your order history for quick and easy ordering.
Track your order using our improved order tracking.
Join OTTO rewards! Already a member? You can check your points status and redeem earned coupons directly through the app.
Buy and send gift cards, or store an existing gift card to use on your next order.
On the road? Find the OTTO nearest you using our store locator.

Watch the short video below to see our new app in action.

Pick our next monthly special & win free pizza

Posted on January 26, 2021 by alexp207

Each month, we come out with a limited time, month-long special pizza. These specials are usually developed and voted on by our culinary team. For the month of March, we decided to let you – our customers – decide for us! The best part? A chance to eat your favorite OTTO pizza for free.

For the next three weeks, we’ll be posting matchups between 16 of your favorite monthly specials and retired pizzas on our Instagram. Let us know your vote in the comments of each post. The pizza with the most votes after 24 hours moves on to the next round until we’re down to the final matchup on Feb. 15th. The new special & three gift card winners (chosen at random) will be announced on Feb. 16th.

Here’s how you can enter the $50 gift card giveaway ⬇️

🔸 Follow us on Instagram
🔸 Like and comment your vote in our posts through February 16th, 9:00 AM EST
🔸 Tag a friend in the comments on our posts so they can get their vote in too

Giveaway ends Tuesday, February 16th at 9:00 AM and the winners will be announced later that day.

2020: A Year of Giving Back

Posted on December 29, 2020 by alexp207

There’s really no other way to put it; 2020 has been a trying year for all — a year of uncertainty, social upheaval, and unprecedented change in how we live our daily lives. Our friends, families and communities have all been affected in some way. While we could go on and on about the challenges of this year, we’d like to reflect on a few of the positives.

Giving back has always been a part of the OTTO culture. In the past, we’ve donated to countless organizations in our communities through fundraisers, in-kind donations, and of course, pizza. The nature of this year forced us to restructure our entire giving program. With schools closed for much of the year and fundraisers canceled due to gathering restrictions, we had to rethink our entire Good Food, Good Cause initiative.

Of course, we had no plans to stop giving back to our communities. More than ever, our communities needed our help. Fortunately, we were able to partner with two amazing organizations in Maine and Massachusetts that directly align with our mission – to end child hunger and provide better access to food in the communities we do business in, and beyond. Starting in March of 2020, we began donating $1 from every monthly special pie sold to these organizations.

In Massachusetts, we partnered with Cooking Matters MA – an organization which helps connect families with affordable and nutritious meal options. “Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. [Their] programs teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals.” $1 of each monthly special pie sold from our Massachusetts locations goes to Cooking Matters MA. This year, we have donated over $7,000 directly to the organization.

In Maine, we’re working with Full Plates Full Potential as one of their FEED Kids partners. Full Plates, Full Potential is an organization dedicated to ending child hunger in Maine. “[Their] work focuses on increasing participation in school breakfast, after school meals, and summer meal programs.” We’ve donated $1 of each monthly special sold from our Maine locations to Full Plates Full Potential since March. This has allowed us to donate over $8,000 directly to the organization.

Another group that’s been severely strained by this pandemic is healthcare workers. They have gone through extraordinary efforts to heal and protect their patients and our communities, working tirelessly around the clock dealing with scenarios that many of us cannot imagine. In April, we decided to get on board with an initiative called Feeding the Frontline – a donation-based framework that supports both restaurants and frontline workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Through purchasing gift cards or meals from participating businesses, those working on the frontlines are provided with nourishment to help fuel them through their shifts.

We had no idea what to expect at the start, but we quickly learned that our customers enthusiastically wanted to be a part of this effort. To date, we’ve received over $40,000 in customer contributions that we’ve turned into countless orders, feeding thousands of healthcare workers and first responders. We are both amazed and extremely humbled by the support we’ve received, and can tell you first hand how appreciative our healthcare heroes have been to benefit from this program. Below are a few of the facilities we’ve made deliveries to as a part of this initiative:

Maine Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston Children’s Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
South Portland Fire Department – First Responders
Tufts Medical Center
Maine General Hospital
Lynnfield Fire Department – First Responders
Anna Jacques Hospital
Boston Medical Center
Beverly Hospital
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Franciscan Hospital – Brighton
Maine’s Midcoast Hospital
Mount Auburn Hospital
Emerson Hospital
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

With all of that said, we have to give a big shout out to our customers. The programs and initiatives above would not be possible without your support. While many of us have spent much of the year in relative isolation, the power of community has never been more evident. As we reflect on this difficult year, we are incredibly thankful for our staff, our customers, our partners and our communities. We wish each of you a healthy and happy holiday season, and look forward to seeing your smiling faces in the new year.

Who wants a GOLDEN TICKET for $100 worth of pizza?

Posted on November 9, 2020 by alexp207

We will be giving away six $100 golden tickets over the next two weeks to randomly selected customers who order using our new mobile pickup option at select OTTO locations! It’s simple. Select mobile pickup when ordering online or let our staff know over the phone that you would like to do a mobile pickup order.

If you find a golden ticket with your order, you will be required to follow these three steps to redeem your $100 gift card:

Email contactus@ottoportland.com
Provide you name, order number, or receipt
Let us know the unique code on the back of your ticket to claim your $100 gift card.

What is mobile pickup, you may ask? Mobile pickup is a new ordering option that allows you to pay ahead online or by phone and then pick up your order at a mobile pickup station in each of our shops. It’s quick, easy and contactless. If you have any questions about mobile pickup or the golden ticket contest, please email contactus@ottoportland.com

OTTO GOLDEN TICKET CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. Eligibility: This Campaign is open to those who place Mobile Pickup orders directly from OTTO via ottoportland.com, the OTTO mobile app, or phone orders made directly with OTTO (3^rd party orders not eligible, i.e. GrubHub, Doordash, etc.) between 11/9/20 and 11/22/20, inclusive. The Campaign is open to legal residents of the US and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of OTTO, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

A participant may enter without placing a mobile order at OTTO by sending an email to contactus@ottoportland.com with subject heading “Golden Ticket Entry” Each ‘without purchase’ entry via email will count as one entry, and will be eligible for random drawings along with entries via Mobile Pickup purchase.

2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of OTTO as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.

3. Campaign Period: Entries in the form of Mobile Pickup orders will be accepted online and over the phone starting on 11/9/20 at 10am and ending 11/22/20 at 11:59pm.

4. How to Enter: Customers will be automatically entered by placing a Mobile Pickup order directly through OTTO. Each order placed will be treated as a new and eligible entry.

5. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will receive a $100 OTTO gift card, which can be redeemed at any participating OTTO location in Maine and Massachusetts. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at OTTO’s discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Mobile Pickup Orders received.

7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winners will be selected by random drawings under the supervision of OTTO. It is the Winner’s responsibility to contact OTTO at contactus@ottoportland.com within thirty (30) days following selection of Winner. OTTO shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive correspondence due to spam, junk e-mail, or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner does not contact OTTO, or if Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 30 days from the time the “Golden Ticket” was awarded, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT OTTO’s SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Terms & Conditions: OTTO reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond OTTO’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case, OTTO may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by OTTO. OTTO reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions.

9. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless OTTO and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.

11. Disputes: THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE USA, MAINE, AND MASSACHUSETTS WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in MAINE having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the OTTO’s website and mobile app. To read the Privacy Policy, click here.

Vote for a chance to win!

Posted on September 21, 2020 by alexp207

Fall is almost officially here, which means Election Day is right around the corner. Here at OTTO, we believe in the importance of exercising your civic duty and voting in local, state, and national elections. To get you in the voting spirit, we’re giving you the opportunity to vote for your OTTO favorites and a chance to win free pizza…a lot of free pizza.

Throughout the next six weeks, let us know your vote in a ton of OTTO match-ups and enter to win a $250 OTTO gift card! Think, Cheese vs. Pepperoni, gluten-free pizza vs. vegan pizza, and dollops of sauce vs. old school sauce. Like and/or comment on our Instagram posts and cast your votes in our Stories and be entered to win the $250 OTTO gift card.

HOW TO ENTER: ⠀

Follow us here on Instagram⠀
Like, comment, or vote in our posts and stories through November 3rd
Tag a friend in the comments on our posts

Giveaway ends Tuesday, November 3rd at 11:59 PM and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, November 4th.

While voting on your OTTO favorites is fun, we encourage everyone, whole is able, to get out (or stay in) and vote this year. Visit vote.org for more information on voting in your state.

Community Delivery: Casco Bay Islands

Posted on September 16, 2020 by alexp207

We’re continuing to offer our weekly community delivery to the Casco Bay Islands! Simply click on your location for instructions on how to order OTTO for community delivery. Our current weekly schedule includes:

Wednesday: Chebeague Island
Friday: Peaks Island, Diamond Cove, Long Island

Due to the limited delivery services currently available, we want to serve as many communities as we are able. Email erikm@ottoportland.com if you are interested in adding your town to our new community pizza delivery program

Chebeague Island

Wednesday also means our first island delivery of the week! Order online before 1PM on Wednesday using the order link below and meet us dockside (16 Stone Wharf Rd, Chebeague Island, ME 04107) between 4:15 – 4:40 PM to pick up your order.

To place your pizza order, click here and follow the below instructions. Please note: Orders must be placed by 12PM on Wednesday for community delivery.

Click ‘Delivery’
Enter date (Wednesday), time: 4:15 PM
Click START!
Select your dinner options from the menu: pizzas, combos, salads, appetizers, meatballs, dessert & wine
Once you have added all selections to your order, click CHECK OUT
You can sign in (reward members) or check out as guest
Make sure your name and email are filled out
Select address type: Community Delivery
Enter Street: 16 Stone Wharf Rd, Chebeague Island, ME 04107 (this is the only that will work, please do not enter your own address).
Ignore all the delivery time messages, time and date are already set, just click: CONTINUE TO ORDER DETAILS
Double check your order summary ($3 delivery fee and 10% gratuity is automatically included on all orders)
Click: CONTINUE
Finalize your payment with your credit card information (only pre-paid orders will be delivered).
PLACE ORDER

All pizzas will be delivered partially baked to be finished in the oven at your home. They’re easy to finish! Pre-heat your oven to 450 and place the pizza directly on the middle rack for 3-5 minutes until the cheese starts to bubble. If you prefer your pizza to be delivered fully cooked, just add it to the notes/instructions or email me after you entered the order.

Diamond Cove

Diamond Cove is our first of three island stops on Fridays. Order online before 1PM on Fridays using the order link below and meet us dockside (1 Diamond Ave, Portland, ME, 04109) at 4:30 PM to pick up your order. Please note: due to the boat schedule, the pickup window is 4:30 PM to 4:45 PM, so please plan accordingly.

To place your pizza order, click here and follow the below instructions. Please note: Orders must be placed by 1PM on Fridays for community delivery.

Click ‘Delivery’
Enter date (Friday), time: 4:30 PM
Click START!
Select your dinner options from the menu: pizzas, combos, salads, appetizers, meatballs, dessert & wine
Once you have added all selections to your order, click CHECK OUT
You can sign in (reward members) or check out as guest
Make sure your name and email are filled out
Select address type: Community Delivery
Enter Street: 1 Diamond Ave, Portland, ME, 04109 (this is the only that will work, please do not enter your own address).
Ignore all the delivery time messages, time and date are already set, just click: CONTINUE TO ORDER DETAILS
Double check your order summary ($5 delivery fee and 15% gratuity is automatically included on all orders)
Click: CONTINUE
Finalize your payment with your credit card information (only pre-paid orders will be delivered).
PLACE ORDER

Long Island

Our second island stop on Fridays is at Long Island. Order online before 1PM on Fridays using the order link below and meet us dockside (104 Wharf St, Long Island, ME, 04050) at 5:00 PM to pick up your order. Please note: due to the boat schedule, the pickup window is 5:00 PM to 5:10 PM, so please plan accordingly.

To place your pizza order, click here and follow the below instructions. Please note: Orders must be placed by 1PM on Friday for community delivery.

Click ‘Delivery’
Enter date (Friday), time: 5:00 PM
Click START!
Select your dinner options from the menu: pizzas, combos, salads, appetizers, meatballs, dessert & wine
Once you have added all selections to your order, click CHECK OUT
You can sign in (reward members) or check out as guest
Make sure your name and email are filled out
Select address type: Community Delivery
Enter Street: 104 Wharf St, Long Island, ME, 04050 (this is the only that will work, please do not enter your own address).
Ignore all the delivery time messages, time and date are already set, just click: CONTINUE TO ORDER DETAILS
Double check your order summary ($5 delivery fee and 15% gratuity is automatically included on all orders)
Click: CONTINUE
Finalize your payment with your credit card information (only pre-paid orders will be delivered).
PLACE ORDER

Peaks Island

Meet us at the top of Welch Street, by the kiosk (1 Welch St, Peaks Island, ME, 04108) to pick up your order between 5:30 and 6PM. To place your pizza order, click here and follow the below instructions. Please note: Orders must be placed by 1PM on Friday for community delivery.

Click ‘Delivery’
Enter date (Friday), time: 5:30 PM
Click START!
Select your dinner options from the menu: pizzas, combos, salads, appetizers, meatballs, dessert & wine
Once you have added all selections to your order, click CHECK OUT
You can sign in (reward members) or check out as guest
Make sure your name and email are filled out
Select address type: Community Delivery
Enter Street: 1 Welch St, Peaks Island, ME, 04108 (this is the only address that will work, please do not enter your own address).
Ignore all the delivery time messages, time and date are already set, just click: CONTINUE TO ORDER DETAILS
Double check your order summary ($5 delivery fee and 18% gratuity is automatically included on all orders)
Click: CONTINUE
Finalize your payment with your credit card information (only pre-paid orders will be delivered).
PLACE ORDER

Back-To-School OTTO Gift Card Giveaway

Posted on September 2, 2020 by alexp207

Whether you’re learning from home or headed back into the classroom, back-to-school is probably looking a little different this year. We’re here to help make that transition easier. We’re kicking off the fall with a Back-To-School OTTO Quiz & Gift Card Giveaway!

Anyone who participates on Instagram will be entered to win a $100 OTTO gift card. Here’s how to enter:

Follow OTTOPORTLAND on Instagram (if you already follow us, skip to step 2!)
Answer any of the quiz questions in our stories or posts
Tag a friend in the comments

The more questions you answer (and it’s okay if you answer incorrectly), the higher your chance of winning the gift card. Plus, learn a few fun OTTO facts along the way! The winner will be annouced on 9/17/2020.

Community delivery comes to Lewiston-Auburn

Posted on August 6, 2020 by alexp207

We have officially launched our weekly community delivery program in Lewiston-Auburn! We’re partnered with Side By Each Brewing Co. so you can grab beer and pizza all in one stop.

Each Tuesday, you can order OTTO pizza through the ordering link below for onsite pickup at Side By Each Brewing. Pizza pickup will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm. Be sure to order your favorite Side By Each beer to pair with the pizza. (NOTE: you need to order pizza and beer separately – beer must be ordered from brewery and pizza must be ordered from OTTO). We’ll be set up in the Side By Each parking lot; just come up to the table, give us your name and your order will be waiting for you!

If you’d like to order your beer ahead of time, click here to place your Side By Each order.

To place your pizza order, click here and follow the below instructions. Please note: Orders must be placed by 1PM on Tuesday for community delivery.

Click Delivery
Enter date (Tuesday), time: 5:15 pm
Click START!
Select your dinner options from the menu: pizzas, salads, appetizer meatballs, dessert & wine
Once you added all selections to your order, click CHECK OUT
You can sign in (reward members) or check out as guest
Make sure your name and email are filled out
Select address type: Brewery
Enter Street: 1110 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME 04210 (We’ll be doing the pickup out in the Side By Each parking lot).
Enter brewery name: Side By Each
Ignore all the delivery time messages, time and date are already set, just click: CONTINUE TO ORDER DETAILS
Double check your order summary (a $3 delivery fee and 10% gratuity/tip is automatically included on all orders)
Click: CONTINUE
And finalize your payment with your credit card information
PLACE ORDER

If you have any questions feel free to call our catering manager, Erik Mass at 917-435-8812.

We look forward to serving the Lewiston-Auburn area!

UPDATE: Brunswick Community Delivery with Moderation Brewing

Posted on July 22, 2020 by alexp207

With the increased demand of our community delivery service in Brunswick, we’ve had to change the OTTO location where the orders are made. Please find the updated order instructions below.

The order time, pickup time and pickup location remain the same – order online before 1PM on Wednesday, and meet us between 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM at 103 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011. You can order pizza directly through OTTO’s order site (link below) for pickup on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Then order your favorite Moderation brew to pair with the pizza. (NOTE: beer orders must be placed separately– link below. You can also grab beer during pickup if you forget to order ahead of time.) You can find our pickup station behind the brewery on the Bank Street lot side.

OTTO Pizza online ordering site: https://otto-readstreet.foodtecsolutions.com/ordering/home

Moderation Brewing online ordering site:https://moderationbrewing.square.site/

Click ‘Delivery’
Enter date (Wednesday 7/22), time: 5:30 pm
Click START!
Select your dinner options from the menu: pizzas, combos, salads, appetizers, meatballs, dessert & wine

Once you have added all selections to your order, click CHECK OUT
You can sign in (reward members) or check out as guest
Make sure your name and email are filled out
Select address type: Brewery
Enter Street: 103 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 (We’ll be doing the pickup out back behind the brewery on the Bank Street lot side).
Type Brewery Name: Moderation
Ignore all the delivery time messages, time and date are already set, just click: CONTINUE TO ORDER DETAILS
Double check your order summary ($3 delivery fee and 10% gratuity is automatically included on all orders)
Click: CONTINUE
Finalize your payment with your credit card information (only pre-paid orders will be delivered).
PLACE ORDER

For community deliveries, we par bake the pizzas so you can finish them in your oven at home. This way, you are able to enjoy the pizza fresh out of the oven. It’s easy to cook; pre-heat your oven to 450º F and place the pizza on rack for 5 minutes or until cheese starts to bubble. If you do not have an oven, or prefer that we fully cook your pizza, just add it to the cooking instructions or email benc@ottoportland.com.

This delivery model has worked great in other communities. Due to the limited delivery services currently available, we want to serve as many communities as we are able.

Email erikm@ottoportland.com if you are interested in adding your town to our new community pizza delivery program. We look forward to serving the Brunswick area!

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