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Orso - NYC, New York, NY

Orso - NYC

4.8
4.8
2279 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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.

Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 2,279 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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

2,279 Reviews

  1. Joe

    VIP

    New York City

    100 reviews

    2.0

    100 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Deborah

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  4. ellie

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Carol

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  7. linda

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  8. DanaF

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food in a warm, fun atmosphere.

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  9. Bryan

    Oklahoma City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quaint place tucked away in the theater district. Food was excellent and the waiter very attentive. Even saw a few “famous” people as well. Would highly recommend!

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  10. Paige

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is such an intimate restaurant with a great vibe to it. I had the lemon shrimp risotto and it was fantastic. The Bolognese was also divine definitely a place to drop in before a show or after. The weight staff was also wonderful.

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Orso - NYC is rated 4.8 stars by 2279 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Orso - NYC

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
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