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Orso - NYC, New York, NY

Orso - NYC

4.8
4.8
2295 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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 2,295 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.

2,295 Reviews

  1. John

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, veteran Staff. Great Atmosphere... Exceptional Artichokes, Liver, and desserts.. Nathan Lane was also at the next table. Nice touch. Made to feel very welcome. Maitre'd is a great guy.

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  2. Matt

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great find in the theater district's Restaurant Row. Chances are good you'll encounter a theater insider enjoying a delicious Italian meal, an elegant but not stuffy vibe and excellent, friendly service. Food and drinks didn't disappoint, and on a cold Saturday night (no significant post-theater rush), they let us add a latecomer to our table for drinks and dessert, never rushing us or making us feel anything but welcome. We usually go to Joe Allen when visiting the block, but if you're looking for something a little more upscale and quieter, this was an excellent change of pace.

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  3. Beth

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in the theater district. Always excellent food, service and ambiance.

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  4. Lenore

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite NYC/theatre district restaurant. Always a good meal here. Only exception was pedestrian insalata starter, way overpriced and uninventive at $20 for several lettuce leaves and shaved cheese. Mushroom risotto and Venetian liver both outstanding, as good as any you might find in Italy. Upset that our favorite Orso dish of quail stuffed with corn and sausage was not on the menu this time around. Dessert was OK tartuffo, I think their dessert offerings in general could stand a refresh, nothing very exciting there. Waitstaff is superb, super professional, polite and efficient. Thanks again for an excellent evening!

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  5. Mark

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was super accommodating. Food, chicken dish, wonderful. Bottle of wine, atmosphere conducive to conversation…perfect.

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  6. Raul

    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
    Consistently excellent. Victor is an outstanding chef. Has not missed in 20 years.

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  7. Amber

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Rosemary pizza bread was inctedible!!!! Waiter asked if we were going to a show and worked quickly to ensure we had plenty of time.

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  8. George

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent! Great food & outstanding service.

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  9. Lorelei

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Orzo on New Year Day. From Glenn who welcomed us in and checked out coats to Cheryl our server- we felt truly taken care of. The pasta fagioli was delicious along with our dinners. Highly recommend for those looking for a quiet, clean, and charming Italian restaurant.

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  10. Brad

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a cozy location! Somewhat limited menu, but all the food was amazing!

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Orso - NYC is rated 4.8 stars by 2295 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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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