Had a great time at Steak event last night. S Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats We had: NY Strip Ribeye Wagyu ( complimentary) Filet Sides: mushrooms, fries, creamed spinach and kangaroo (it's not what i expected did not taste gamey or exotic ) tasted just like lean beef to me ;-) Frank was a fantastic host explaining everything and giving us free stuff. For about $55 it was an amazing deal. Left with a meat coma, lolz. Give this place some love. read more

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The food was amazing but the girl who served us so incredibly kind and helpful. I will definitely be returning. read more

S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meat - Steak didn't last long on my plate. - Meat Shops Near Me - Woodside, New York

Ah man this is one of the best burgers I've had in a long time! The burger is juicy and cooked to perfection. Now don't get me started on their Belgian style fries... I was just blown away - especially that I had ordered them with Chili Cheese on top. Just bravo, bravo :) This hole in the wall restaurant isn't a place you want to skip if you're visiting Woodside because the food was phenomenal, pricing is fair, and hell even the owner came out to see how you're doing! I really wish this place was closer to home :') thank you so much!! When I find myself in the area I will come back for damn sure! read more

Just updating my original review from way back in 2020. I've been coming here consistently at least once a month or so for 4-5 years now, and the quality is consistently great no matter what I order - whether from the Burger Restaurant side or from the Butcher side. (Always gotta get some extra Ottomanelli sauce on the side with those Belgian fries, no matter what you order - but you can switch it up for the rest of your meal and always come away happy) Yesterday for instance I got 2 bacon cheeseburgers for friends of mine, but felt like getting myself a strip steak to cook at home - and I was SO glad I did. The butcher behind the counter was friendly, helpful, and even gave me tips on how to properly cook the steak for a medium-rare temp. I took that steak home, followed his instructions and had an absolutely delicious dinner. Feels great to have a neighborhood joint that's so consistent and yet affordable. Looking forward to coming back and trying their steak lunch special soon. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the burgers that I picked up from S. Ottomanelli and Sons Prime Meat in the butcher section of their establishment. I brought them home to cook for my family and they were juicy, moist and flavorful. The only seasoning I put on them was salt and pepper because these are the types of burgers that shine all on their own. I can tell that they use a high-quality blend of red meats in their burgers and they give you a choice of either ¼ or 1/2 lb burger patties which I can appreciate since sometimes I am in the mood for a thicker burger and other times, I prefer thinner patties. They have a rich family legacy that goes back many generations and put a lot of love and care into their products and am happy to patronize their business for their quality, friendliness and community support. They are worth the trip with the 7 train. read more

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I went here for the $19 steak lunch special. I was able to seat inside the place .it was empty around 5 pm . I started w/ the salad that comes w/ the rolls of bread, and butter It's a flat iron steak , that pre cut for you when it comes out! I ask for cream spinach and onion rings. My spinach was luke warm , but still delicious and tasty.the onion rings were fresh and hot ! Definitely give them a few minutes to cool before eating! The steak I ordered it Medium. It's a bit bland so I add A-1 Steak sauce . Maybe next time I order it Medium rare . Service is ok. You're seating inside a small restaurant w/ the butcher shop inside too incase you want some meat togo . Over all the price is totally reasonable for what you're paying for. I just wish , I could order i different slice of steak. But for sure you can't get a better deal in woodside in the area ... read more

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Get a 20oz steak and a burger for $52 because I am starving. This price even comes with bread and salad. The $13 burger was great. Of course it can't compete with those $28 dry aged burger in the city. However, it is still a juicy, but not particularly beefy burger. The steak was the highlight of the meal, although it is not particularly cheap comparing to the burger. I first thought it wouldn't live up to the great steak standards. I was totally wrong. Crispy crust on the outside. Tender, juicy, inside with perfectly dry aged flavor. I failed to pull it apart in the video, but literally, it fell apart without any use of your knife. The only slight complaint is that serving burger and steak at the same time made the steak cooled down after finishing my burger. A heated plates will fix the problem. When I entered, I was a bit tripped cause I thought this is a casual deli style store. So I grabbed a menu and found a seat by myself. Soon I found myself wrong, this is a place with serving. Sorry for the trouble that I caused, both of you are friendly. read more

S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meat - 21 Days Prime Aged Boneless New York Steak - Meat Shops Near Me - Woodside, New York

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We've wanted to go for some time and it was everything we heard -- and more! We were originally going for burgers, but took one look at the meat display and quickly changed course. The bacon wrapped filet mignon and rib eye were both cooked perfectly, moan worthy in fact. The meat was tender and delicious, and the sides we chose, creamed spinach and baked potatoes, were plentiful and tasty. The team was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive, and we ended up buying burgers, sausage and steak to make at our tailgate. We will definitely go back! Oh yeah, all gluten free! read more

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it has a 'B' rating!! Its been like that for years. the place is nowhere near as good as reviewed. None of us construction workers in the area go anywhere near this place. read more

Great steak cuts, great price, butcher is very helpful . They have rib eye filet mignon and actually Make really good burgers as well read more

S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meat - Filet Mignon - Meat Shops Near Me - Woodside, New York

I was looking forward to eating here. It was a big letdown. I like the concept of selecting your steak and having it cooked on the spot. However, the steak was mediocre at best, cold, and rare. Not how I ordered my steak. Not worth the $$$. The sides and service are also subpar. A lot of work needs to be done here before I try it again. The burgers looked delicious. The key word is looked. read more

Had high hopes for lunch here given the legacy of this place. Ultimately it was a really tough meal. We went with the lunch special, which is $19 for a flat iron and two sides. The steak itself was cooked well and had a nice crust but was doused (like so very doused) in salt, which made it so difficult to eat. Thought the sides would help, which they did not. The mushrooms were also just extraordinarily salty and the truffle fries were super oily. Thankfully, we also got a NY strip: this was much better in terms of seasoning and by that I mean rather temperate in terms of seasoning (so much more edible). This was cooked nicely, but the price was a bit high for just a portion of steak at $26.99/lb (ultimately $36). There was bread provided and this was fascinating: two grocery store hamburger buns toasted and given with chunks of butter. Thankfully we had each ordered water to combat the salt, but this ended up being $3 bottles of bottled water and we probably wouldn't have done that had we known. The staff is super friendly, so it was unfortunate that the meal itself was what it was. read more

The steak special is great! Just wish they had all the veggies side dishes available that day. The restaurant is very tiny so make sure to make a reservation. Would return for the $19 steak special which comes with two sides but would skip the burger. read more

S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meat - $19 steak deal with two sides (only steak shown) - Meat Shops Near Me - Woodside, New York

Love love love the butcher. Best steaks I've had in NYC. Can't wait to try the burgers. Wish they had longer hours but so glad for this place. read more

This is ridiculous. The store open at 9 am but the butcher doesn't work until 11:30. They are welcome you to visit the butcher store but you cannot buy any meat. read more

S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meat - Meat Shops Near Me - Woodside, New York

I just had to see what all the local hype is about !! Found this diamond in the rough on Tik Tok of course and we went today for dinner. Amazing experience. As satisfying as the food was, the staff was particularly warming, first time here but felt very cozy like home. Such friendly staff. Food was delicious!! Definitely worth the 20 minutes wait for the seating. Definitely recommend and will be back ! read more

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Great meat at great prices. These guys have been in the business literally their whole lives, and it shows. My first visit was right before Easter, looking for beef ribs to smoke. Not only did I get them, but Mike and Frank actually had a lamb there that I took home and smoked for the holiday. I've been back a couple of times and everything I've got from them has been top quality. read more

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Some of the best rib eye I've had in ages and perfectly cooked. Frank the owner made us feel like we were friend's visiting his home. My only complaint is they were out of red wine. Had to suffice with a glass of white. ( which by the way is very fairly priced ) read more

I wish I had a place like this in Jersey! Prime dry aged rib eye at $15.99/lb. Now $18.99. These prices are unreal! The meat quality was incredible. We seared it on the grill until medium rare and it was one of the best cuts of meat we have ever had. We no longer to need to break the bank at Luger's or Wolfgang's for premium steak. The guys behind the counter are also very friendly and love to talk food. So jealous of the Woodside community for having this butcher in their hood. read more

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Wonderful butcher shop, the quality is fantastic and prices are good. Butcher shops are more challenging nowadays to find in many neighborhoods, and I truly appreciate the care and service that Ottomanelli upholds. I love the dry aged steaks and pork chops but they have a great selection of other items as well. They also have a small restaurant/ take out area that has a great burger and fries. read more

Anyone who knows me knows I don't cook for squat. I enjoy cooking but I am too critical of myself and I hate cleaning and doing the dishes, so the only thing I make are deliveries and reservations =) Steak is the one thing I don't mind making since it is more forgiving and if you start with an amazing product, you will typically finish with an amazing product. On the day I visited, the guys at the counter were super friendly and helpful, also the variety of the prime aged steaks were freakin mouth watering! They had prime as well as dry aged prime anything from Rib eye to New York Strip, Porterhouse, Pork chops, lamb chops, sausages etc. You can get the steaks adjusted to how thick you want it, the butcher suggested an inch thick and it came out great. I bought up some rib eyes and some marinated lamb and took it over a friend's house where Denise C fired up the meats. Oh sweet meaty Jesus... The food: Prime 21 Aged Bone in Rib Eye Steaks cut an inch thick with Italian seasoning. Perfection! The steaks were excellent, so insanely tender, great flavor on the beef and the Italian seasoning was a nice accompaniment. The marbling on the steak was very impressive, it was so juicy. This was easily the best homemade steak I ever had and better than some of the steakhouses I have been to. Next time I will try the dry aged prime New York Strip. Marinated lamb- The lamb had a really nice lamb flavor but was a tad on the chewy side. The lamb cut easily with the knife but was a tad hard to chew, especially when it cooled down. read more

S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meat - Prime 21 Aged Bone in Rib Eye Steaks cut an inch thick with Italian seasoning - Meat Shops Near Me - Woodside, New York

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It was amazing nd the butcher is very friendly, cool guy. I come from the bronx to purchase the game meat...just had bison burgers too from there. Will be returning a few times read more

S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meat - Bison ribeye - Meat Shops Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Good price dry aged steaks. And the burger is also amazing, a place that's worth the trip. Great to stop by if you are in woodside.

This is my butcher. They have pretty much everything and they are very friendly. Some of the best steaks in the city. They sell aged Prime beef, Duck Breast, Pork bellies. Whatever you like. A little pricey but you are buying the best. read more

Amazing meats at the butcher counter. The ages steaks are ridiculously good. The burgers and fries are fantastic. Been going here since they were two separate shops. Still great quality. read more

A world of meat reached by train. I recently discovered S. Ottomanellis and am glad I did. The selection is more varied than you would find in almost any butcher shop or specialty store in NY. I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices, and any shop lets you buy filet mignon @less that $17lb and rattlesnake at the same time deserves to be a grocery go to. read more

This past week I ordered a fresh boneless ribeye steak from S. Ottomanelli & Sons in Woodside, and I couldn't have been happier with the cut. It was thick, maybe 1.25 inches, and remarkably tender. I ordered it and was delivered in a refrigerator bag the next day. When I grilled it, it came out better than steakhouse quality meats I have ever eaten; delicious and incredibly juicy. I definitely would order from Ottomanelli's again and look forward to trying something else from their wide variety of selections. read more

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So... the butcher shop is great! The prices are awesome & the meat is always tender and juicy when it's done. I recommend the butcher. The burger joint. Eh. Both times our burgers were way over cooked but still tasted good. They didn't get my add-ons right, but whatever. The problem is both times I was here, they were out of Chipotle Burgers & Jalapeño Cheddar Burgers. Ok. But then this time they were also out of bacon & ice for the soda machine. The girl just shrugged but when we complained that we really wanted ice & that it didn't seem unreasonable to run across the street for ice, we saw a cook run out the door & come back with ONE bag of ice. Technically they were open for another 90 minutes. I mean, they did go get the ice, but by the time we left, there had been a bunch of people in & out, I doubt we would have gotten a refill. That's why they get 3 stars. read more

Friendly and helpful service. Timely delivery and great meats! I ordered 3 aged rib-eyes for delivery. They were delicious. I will be ordering from them again. read more

Sometimes when there is an issue, it is good to investigate in order to confirm one's suspicions. It is the case that the meat from my previous review was sourced from here. Based on the positive meats that I purchased here, I have no reason to change my synopsis of the true cause of the issues there. The meats purchased here have been quality. They look good and, after cooking, have turned out quite splendidly. With a good place in the neighborhood, it will be nice to know that I will be able to cook a fine meal for friends in the future when the circus clowns and angry midgets no longer prevent me from making any. Perhaps future reviews will uncover interesting details about these theorized villains, as much of this is supposition at this time. read more

Bought steaks for a special occasion. The guys there were pretty helpful getting situated with the cut to make my awesome meal. if they weren't so far out of the way, I'd come here more often. Also their rub was something I was going to forego, but last minute I changed my mind, and I'm glad I did. read more

I felt inclined to write a review in defense of my neighborhood butcher shop for the past 13 years. I read a recent article that explained the mix up with the two Ottomanelli locations. These guys have been in the neighborhood for generations and are fixtures in Woodside and good neighbors. Additionally, they sell a quality product and give excellent advice on how to best prepare their cuts. Here's the article that explains more. http://sunnysidepost.com/ottomanellis-in-woodside-target-of-negative-ratings-after-racial-incident-at-unaffiliated-ottomanellis-in-the-west-village read more

Awesome fresh burgers! Better than Bareburger! Lady at the counter was very nice and helpful with orders. The've been here for quite some time but we were always reluctant to try coz our kids are picky. I ordered the jalapeno burger !Would definitely come back. read more

I've seen Ottomanelli's from the 7 train for years. Finally I tell my boyfriend about it and off we go to check out their burgers and the meat shop. We loved the grilled onion burger, the fries were awesome, and the bacon ranch sauce has real bacon. Then we checked out the meat market. Their offerings looks incredible, and we decided to get some lamb burgers and bocconcini, the smaller balls of mozarella. One major turn off was how the owner/son of the original owner, etc., was how he treated my boyfriend. He was kind of teasing my boyfriend but in a way that made him uncomfortable. Basically he told him that if he wasn't Italian, he shouldn't be in his establishment. I thought he was joking, but the more I think about it, the more I realize he probably wasn't. I'm Polish but raised by my Italian mother, and my boyfriend is Chinese. We both grew up in Queens, the home of the International Express and one of the most diverse areas in the country. Last time I checked we lived in the 21st century, in a very diverse and open minded place. Granted, some people still have these beliefs about people being different, and I get that. I don't understand it, but I also know you can't change people's minds when they don't want to be changed. But as a business owner, the only color you should care about is the color GREEN, as in, money. I wish I knew before that this place was so bigoted. I could have spent my money elsewhere, and I will be spending it elsewhere from now on. I'll spend it somewhere where business owners don't care about what my boyfriend and I look like, but based on the money we have to spend. What a shame. read more

Update on Ottomanelli & Sons. Unfortunately, Papa Ottomanelli must be spinning in his grave. Once a first-rate, prime butcher, they've become a sub-par meat market. They've stopped selling Bell & Evans chickens for some other brand that they don't name, and on two occasions, they sold me bad meat. On my wife's birthday, I went in to O&S and asked if they had osso bucco. I was told that there was none fresh, but that there was frozen. While I always prefer fresh meats, this wasn't a deal breaker for me. I took the frozen shanks and made my way home. I put the meat into a pot of warm water to defrost it. After about an hour, my kitchen REEKED of rotten meat. I went back to the store and presented the bad meat to the butcher (no names necessary). He apologized and offered to exhcange it for me. Ummmm...no, thanks. Got a refund and went to C&J Prime Meats on Roosevelt Avenue (review to follow) where I bought FRESH osso bucco. Not only was it fresh, it was a buck-and-a-half cheaper than at O&S. OK, so I don't complain to the owner, but I don't go back for a while, either. About a month later, I got an email from the owner asking me where I'd been lately. I told him that I'd been going to C&J. He asked me why, and I told him the story of the bad experience I'd had. He apologized to me profusely, and asked me to give them another try. Being a basically trusting person, I agreed and went back. I was greeted with foul looks from the butcher who'd sold me the bad meat. When I confronted him, he said that it wasn't necessary for me to rat him out, that he'd made an honest mistake. I said that if it had been an honest mistake, he wouldn't be angry with me. Besides, I hadn't said anything until I was asked. OK, so I start to regain my confidence in them, and keep shopping there, though with somewhat less frequency. About two months later, I went in on a Saturday and for a whole, fresh chicken. Got the bird, paid, put it in my backpack (loaded with ice packs), and went on my way. Got home about an hour later and was unpacking my bag when I caught the unmistakable aroma of rotting meat AGAIN. Sure enough, it was my chicken. Mind you, the ice packs were still frozen, and the chicken was still cold. By then, it was too late to return the dirty bird, so I tossed it and chalked it up to experience. This time, though, I sent the owner and email telling him what happened, and that he'd lost a good customer. That was about two years ago, and I haven't looked back. I've heard from others since then that O&S had sold THEM bad meat as well. Seems to be a trend, and not a good one. read more

Walked in for a look-see while pondering dishes for dinner or future dinner parties. Asked about the goose, duck legs, and decided to buy some chops or pork roast for Sunday dinner. Unfortunately, was bamboozled into spending $21 for a stuffed pork loin (for two people?) that I assume will be very good, but for all the 'local color' and chit chat about how great it's going to be, they've probably lost a long-term customer who loves to cook and appreciates good meat. I realize business is probably slow, and I can actually afford to buy good food, but don't like being fooled into it. Upselling is a part of retail and restaurant biz, I'm embarrassed I fell for it by the fast talking butcher behind the counter! Be forewarned, be cautious... "oh, no problem, you're gonna love this, I'll stuff it for you for free!" (never mind that it was three times as much as the chops and roast we were looking at. Oh well, lesson learned. Next? Update: I do have to admit that the $21 stuffed pork loin with cranberry stuffing was quite good once eaten and it provided for two meals so... read more

Ottomanelli's definitely has a neighborhood feel to it. You're greeted immediately by one of the butchers and reminds you of that old school flavor back in the 50s - 60s that your parents and grand - parents probably experienced. I also think meat tends to run superexpensive in certain supermarkets so I wanted to try how much damage I can do in a butcher shop. It actually was not bad. I was able to buy 2 stuffed peppers, 2 garlic and herb chicken breasts, 1 stuffed chicken breast, and 2 unseasoned, fresh chicken breasts all for $26.00! I'm sure if I went to a supermarket or a rather trendy place somewhere in Columbus Circle or Union Square, I would have probably paid around $50. Now only if they did seafood - then the world would be perfect. read more

I went to Ottomanelli after everyone in my neighborhood was raving about their meat selection and how knowledgeable the staff is. Walked in asked for ground beef the guy picked up beef patties for burgers I had to make it clear to him that I want fresh ground beef I got some lamb chops and went home. I think they are overpriced and they are not that great in their service. I decided to give them a second chance and went to their Burger place in Woodside. Burger was OK. I think Donovan's is better! I haven't purchased anything from their West Village location perhaps service and staff are nicer. Lady Gaga might've designed and worn Ottomanelli's meat but I'm not planning to do that so they are no go in my book! :) read more

I've been going here for awhile. More I go, worse the service. The meat is fresh but some things are def. a bit overpriced. Their ostrich and elk is def. not fresh. I did one of those party packages but with extra steak and burgers, guy was in such a rush to take a call while taking my order. He rushes me and doesn't even tell me how much it is, while I would like to know how much it is he tells me when you come to pick up you'll find out. Never again going back - overpriced chicken, rude service even after I dropped almost $100, you would think if I'm a regular it would be a bit better service. read more

Sorry. I would post a photo. But I ate that too! This is the third time we bought steaks at this location. Each time they were just fantastic. Originally from Chicago, I crave really good steak from time to time. When I am in Woodside, I buy something to bring home with me to central Massachusetts. I do my own seasoning, in fact, a dry brine. The steak sits uncovered in the fridge overnight, so it gets that wonderful outside texture and flavor. Place it in a low oven for about 45 minutes, just until the middle is about 110 degrees (yes, I have a thermometer), then I sear it in a hot pan for the wonderful browning. This way, it gets perfectly browned, the center is medium-rare, and no loss of moisture. It takes me about 45 minutes to eat the steak in small bites, because I truly want to taste the steak, nothing else. Then, I purposely don't floss my teeth right away, because the little fibrils of meat stuck in my teeth make me taste steak for another half hour! It is really that good! Okay, I'm a goof. I do have good dental hygiene. But you get the picture? read more