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Orso - NYC, New York, NY

Orso - NYC

4.8
4.8
2324 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orso in NYC is a delightful pre- and post-theater dining spot, celebrated for its "great food and great service." Nestled in the Theater District, it offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere with a "friendly and professional" staff. The menu, though "somewhat limited," consistently delivers delicious Italian dishes like "mushroom risotto" and "rigatoni." The restaurant's proximity to theaters and accommodating service make it a favorite for theatergoers. With its "charming Italian restaurant" vibe and "authentic" cuisine, Orso remains a beloved choice for locals and visitors alike.

2,324 Reviews

  1. Alice

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Orso. We both had the skirt steak that was delicious and prepared perfectly. It was a generous portion served with potatoes (yum!). The Buffalo mozzarella served with cherry tomatoes and pesto was a favorite. And of course the tiramisu is perfection. We highly recommend this restaurant! Great service too and a pleasant noise level is a plus.

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  2. William

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lowkey ambiance ideal for pre-theater. Great martinis, fabulous servers

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  3. Wendy

    New York City

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great cocktail, delicious appetizer and dinner. Helpful suggestions and pacing pretheater. Loved it and highly recommend!

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  4. Jon

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Orso is always reliable and a great pre-Broadway meal oft with celebrity sightings (two last night!). Menu could use a refresh, as could the ambiance. But good food, good service, reasonably priced. Enjoy!

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  5. Amit

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience, the restaurant setup is great, heat was a little too cranked up for comfort though. I’m a vegetarian so the options for me were less or had to be customized to skip the meat which is what I believed I didn’t love the food (but that’s on me). They helped me with what I can do and what I could try. Overall it was a good experience, I’d probably learn more about Italian cuisine before visiting again so I can order something that suits my taste buds.

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  6. Richard

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food and great service. In the heartbeat of broadway.

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  7. chuck

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Orso has been a long sgtanding fixture on Restaurant row. Most important to us their kitchen is open until 11 PM, so you can have a nice dinner after a show. Another great point is that it is quiet....no blasting music. You can easily have a conversation. All the dishes are well presented and taste great.

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  8. Sharon

    Western NC

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely neighborhood restaurant. Friendly atmosphere away from the tourist traffic.

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  9. Sonny

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best Italian food I have ever had! Would highly recommend their olive oil desert cake!

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  10. tim

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad meal or even a bad dish @ Orso. Service consistently attentive/superb. Quiet civilized vibe. Good place to talk. Highly recommend.

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Orso - NYC is rated 4.8 stars by 2324 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Orso - NYC

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    8th Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    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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