Orso - NYC

4.8

2281 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Opened in 1983 by Theatre District restaurateur Joe Allen, Orso serves regional Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 489-7212
Website
http://www.orsorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Victor Flores

Location
322 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036-3801
Neighborhood
Theater District
Cross street
8th Avenue
Parking details
There is a public parking lot located immediately west of Orso on 46th Street.
Public transit
Orso is located approximately five blocks from the 42nd Street and Broadway subway stop (1,9,N,R and S lines) and approximately 2 blocks from the 44th Street and 8th Avenue subway stop (A,C and E lines).
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Orso in NYC is a beloved pre-theater gem with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Regulars praise its "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a "must" for theatergoers. Though the menu is limited, it offers quality Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

2,281 Reviews

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Yvonne
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a quaint and charming spot in NYC! All staff were friendly and welcoming….from the coat check to waitstaff. We very much enjoyed our experience and would go back again!
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Joe
New York City
100 reviews
2.0
100 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The staff was actually quite pleasant. The problem began when I sat down awaiting my friend. It was quite cold. The staff diligently attempted to help warm the place up but the problem came and went over and over again. Apparently the staff, who was quite polite, doesn’t pour your wine and water. Something they pointed out earlier. The food was sub optimal. The oysters were recently frozen and my friends liver dish was inedible. This place has slipped dramatically over the years when I last attended. Again staff was polite, but this goes on my do not attend list.
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Peter
VIP
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, fantastic food and service. And you can hear your tablemates speak normally
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Deborah
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Orso! The shrimp risotto and the Caprese salad was excellent as well as the olive oil cake! Service was also top-notch.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The host was delightful, food delicious and the waiter was very attentive. What more could you ask for. A beloved restaurant that I have dined at for 30 years never disappoints.
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ellie
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we all loved the restaurant and will certainly return!
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Carol
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was lovely and the food was delicious. There were also a couple of celebrity sightings, always interesting in NYC.
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Michael
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great reliable food and service and especially for after theater!!
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linda
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious meal, great service.. salmon, Brussels spouts, beans, Negroni, Sauvignon Blanc and a birthday candle in yummy gelato!
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DanaF
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food in a warm, fun atmosphere.
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Orso - NYC is rated 4.8 stars by 2281 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

322 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036-3801

Additional information

Cross street
8th Avenue
Neighborhood
Theater District
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a public parking lot located immediately west of Orso on 46th Street.
Public transit
Orso is located approximately five blocks from the 42nd Street and Broadway subway stop (1,9,N,R and S lines) and approximately 2 blocks from the 44th Street and 8th Avenue subway stop (A,C and E lines).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Victor Flores
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.orsorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 489-7212

Orso - NYC

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Popular dishes

rigatoni bolognese

margherita

tiramisu

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