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ORSO, Anchorage, AK

ORSO

4.4
4.4
2784 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Alaskan, warm, inviting, innovative, a menu full of surprises, unbelievable wine list, great cocktails, are common phrases used by our guests to describe ORSO. We feature the freshest ingredients available, Alaskan whenever possible- fresh Alaskan seafood, fresh local pasta, and local produce when in season. ORSO’s outstanding service, bold menu, classic cocktails combined with a wine list that has received the “award of excellence” from the Wine Spectator for five years is why ORSO is the “Place to be” for Anchorage dinning.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (907) 222-3232
  • Website
    http://www.orsoalaska.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jerald McCrorey
  • Private party facilities
    ORSO specializes in parties of all sizes – from an intimate dinner of 8 to a private dinner of 50 guests and everything in between. Your party can include a pre-dinner wine and appetizer hour, as well as a personalized version of our current large party menu.
  • Location
    737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Cross street
    G street and 5th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots.
  • Public transit
    We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,784 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Innovative

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Great for fine wines

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Romantic

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Most Booked

  • Anchorage

    Innovative

  • Anchorage

    Good for groups

  • Anchorage

    Healthy

  • Anchorage

    Great for fine wines

  • Anchorage

    Romantic

  • Anchorage

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ORSO offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food and romantic ambiance." The menu features a "great variety of Alaska seafood," with standout dishes like "Osso Bucco made with lamb" and perfectly cooked halibut. Diners often praise the attentive service and thoughtful touches like personalized cards for special occasions.

2,784 Reviews

  1. Cheryl

    Anchorage

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good but arrived very late, though there was ample time, so we were not able to enjoy a leisurely dinner nor order dessert, as we were attending a show, which we had identified. For our party of four, two non-alcoholic drinks were removed from the bill in recognition of the late food service.

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  2. Dean

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    So, a little confusing for two reasons. First: I attempted to make a reservation at Glacier Brewhouse, but the confirmation came back from ORSO. The two restaurants have the same ownership. We ended up at ORSO. Second: Service at ORSO was great, food was outstanding, but a group about three tables away was rowdy, apparently drunk, and was shouting obscenities. They should have been thrown out onto the street, but they were not. My guests included a ten year old child who should not have been subjected to this shouting and cursing.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as usual! Good service and cozy atmosphere.

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  4. Dawn

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and service was top tier. Food recommendations by our server was amazing and so delicious. Will for sure be making another visit in the near future.

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  5. Ann

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We shared a lovely evening at Orso's prior to attending a concert at the PAC. The meal was amazing an included a delicious fillet without any stringy tissue! The fig walnut salad was fantastic with a variety of flavors. Thank you!

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  6. Luke

    VIP

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love Orso’s restaurant in anchorage Alaskas!!

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  7. Susan

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined for NYE with a reservation. We were promptly seated for our booked time. The whole place is warm and inviting with just a really rich atmosphere. I felt like I was in a 5 star restaurant. Our waiter was very professional, but I thought he may have been over sat. There was quite a bit of time between his visits and he did not have time to talk about the menu with us. We ordered the antipasto platter. It came prompt, but reeked of costco goods. I ordered a salad as my main and my husband ordered a shrimp pasta. My salad arrived a good 40 minutes ahead of his dinner. Not good and very disappointing. The food was good, but not outstanding.

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  8. Sayantan

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and awesome service! I’m looking forward to going back again soon!

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  9. Julie

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on Mew years eve and they were very accommodating to us when we had one additional person joining us. The only issue was one of the dishes was not what he ordered and he took it away and said it would be five minutes. unfortunately it was 10-15 minutes so by the time the meal arrived most of us were already done eating. ( I hate that). He was not offered anything for the inconvenience which was unfortunate, but other than that the food was great and the atmosphere was good.

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  10. Dale

    VIP

    Anchorage

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were 30 minutes early for our reservation but were seated immediately. Our food was brought out in a reasonable time hot and nicely plated. Our waited checked with us on a regular basis and we we were very happy with the experience.

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FAQs

ORSO is rated 4.4 stars by 2784 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for ORSO

737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    G street and 5th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots.
  • Public transit
    We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jerald McCrorey
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.orsoalaska.com/
  • Phone number
    (907) 222-3232
  • Private party facilities
    ORSO specializes in parties of all sizes – from an intimate dinner of 8 to a private dinner of 50 guests and everything in between. Your party can include a pre-dinner wine and appetizer hour, as well as a personalized version of our current large party menu.
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