ORSO Restaurant - Anchorage, AK

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Address:
737 W. 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Neighborhood:
Anchorage

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Cuisine:
Mediterranean

Price: $30 and under

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ORSO Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.orsoalaska.com
Email: reserve@orsoalaska.com
Phone: (907) 222-3232
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Saturday - Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Try Us For Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seafood
Executive Chef: Jolene Moellers
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: The ORSO Side room is located towards the back of ORSO on the first floor of the dining room. It can seat a maximum of 25 people all at one long table. It is a private space with a door at one end, and a red velvet curtain at the other separating it from the dining room. The space may be divided in half to create a private space that can seat up to 14 people.
Private Party Contact: Michael Hurst (907) 792-3792
Special Events & Promotions: Enjoy Our Happy Hour - Daily from 3 to 6 PM and 9 PM to Close . Half priced appetizers. Beer and Wine Specials. Try one of our Speciality Cocktails.

Getting there

Cross Street: G
Public Transit: We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots. NEW Easy, Convenient Parking is now just steps away! The Alaska State Legislature Parking lot (just behind the BrewHouse back door) is now open to the public for Parking weekdays after 5:30PM and ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday. Street level parking only. $1.00 an hour is the charge at this lot.

A word from ORSO

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. We prepare them with the simple, rustic flavors and techniques of the great culinary regions of the Mediterranean. 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.Continued

ORSO

4.2

297 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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340 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

340 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(216)
romantic(138)
notable wine list(121)

fit for foodies(118)
good for groups(108)
hot spot(66)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (340)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The cherries of wrath

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Moises and Jimmy didn't get their cherries...

They asked for cherries so they could have a cherry stem knot tying contest."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

our lunch was adequate. and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"our lunch was adequate. and enjoyable"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I loved my meal, my partner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I loved my meal, my partner was not impressed tho. We found the art and ambience interesting."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for a group or a small

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great for a group or a small romantic meal. We really enjoyed the service for his birthday =)"

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Bummed out ....

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have always enjoyed our dinners at ORSO except this time was a disaster. The food was good and there was no wait since we had reservations. That's where the positive stops. The place was very noisy and our seating was almost on top of the table next to ours. The waitress was friendly the whole three times we saw her. When she took our order, brought us the ticket we had to ask for and when she brought us our receipt. The menu was changed and our favoriate salad was removed. We were very disappointed in the evening."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent service and food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Excellent service and food. The atmosphere is very relaxed. We enjoyed every dish we ordered from the appetizers to the desserts."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We came to Orso's for our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2010

Dined on 04/03/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We came to Orso's for our anniversary. When we were almost done eating dinner when another couple was seated behind us and asked if they were there for a special occasion and they said yes it's our anniversary. The waitress said dessert is on us. We were never asked if we came in for a special occasion. Besides that our experience was excellent!"

Dined on 04/03/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The halibut cheeks were excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The halibut cheeks were excellent and so was the white bean ragout. The only thing better was the lava cake. I left with a smile on my face and can't wait to come back. I would have the exact same meal again."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent location if attending

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent location if attending anything at the PAC. Food was wonderful, service great. Definitely going back."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Special Features: notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was great, good wine

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was great, good wine list but the waiter was a less than average; he never came back to check on us, we had to flag him down all night or send another waiter to get him."