The story
Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats stands as a testament to New York City’s rich culinary history. As one of the city's oldest butcher shops, this Woodside institution offers a hands-on experience that feels worlds away from a standard steakhouse. Guests are invited to select their exact cut of meat, which is then expertly broken down with a Viking-style saw and prepared in a cast iron skillet with garlic butter.
The result is a dining experience that Jack’s Dining Room calls "incredibly unique," highlighting the shop's ability to deliver some of the best steaks in the city. Whether you are opting for the Bone-In Porterhouse, the Bone-in Ribeye, or their signature Steak Burger, the focus remains on quality and tradition. It is a must-visit destination for those who appreciate the craft behind a truly exceptional cut of meat.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the steak burger as the standout, delivering a juicy, perfectly charred bite. The overall vibe is one of warm, no-fuss satisfaction from top-tier prime meats.
“They claim to have one of the best burgers in New York City because they take their steak, grind it up, and hand-make the patties every morning. It honestly tastes more like a steak than a burger, which makes sense because they just grind up their steaks to make the burger. I don't know if it's the best burger I've ever had, but they're putting themselves in the conversation.”
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Trying one of the oldest and most unique butcher shops in NYC 📍Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats · @ 0:00
One of New York City's oldest butcher shops where you pick your exact cut of meat, they break it down with a Viking-style saw, and cook it in a cast iron skillet with garlic butter — an incredibly unique dining experience with some of the best steaks in the city.
Dishes mentioned
Bone-In Porterhouse Steak
This bone-in porterhouse steak has an unbelievable crust because they cook it in a massive cast iron skillet and baste it with garlic butter. The meat comes from a local cattle farm that's been running for five generations — as fresh as it gets when it comes to steak.
Bone-in Ribeye
The bone-in ribeye is cooked the same way — in a cast iron skillet with garlic butter. The crust is just as impressive as the porterhouse.
Steak Burger
They claim to have one of the best burgers in New York City because they take their steak, grind it up, and hand-make the patties every morning. It honestly tastes more like a steak than a burger, which makes sense because they just grind up their steaks to make the burger. I don't know if it's the best burger I've ever had, but they're putting themselves in the conversation.
