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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 - 5:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday - Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, 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, Wine and Cocktail Specials. Try one of our Speciality Cocktails. - The Appetizer Tower is amazing, plenty to share.

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
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
  • Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
Diner Reviews
  • "Lots to choose from their Gluten-free menu. Great service. Fantastic food. Had the rib eye...cooked spot on with a tasty balsamic glaze. We'll be going back to try the other culinary delights they have to offer."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "The baked crab Mac-n-cheese is incredible!!! Amazing taste"
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "Although we did make a reservation, Orso is almost always really quiet for lunch so it was unnecessary. The service is always at least acceptable and the food is yummy. We had a large group that had crab cake appetizers (that were great) and big selection from the menu. Always a hit: the Orso burger, the fettucini, the Nicoise salad and the grilled romaine salad."
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "It was amazing! Our reservation was ready and in the perfect spot. I can't wait to go again."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "We had a very pleasant night out. The staff was very friendly and our orders came out pretty fast. The food was exactly the meal we were looking for."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "I had read reviews that compared Orso's to the Glacier Brewhouse. the reviews has stated the two were basically the same. not true at all. Orso's was great...food was above average, the wait staff were excellent"
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Had the crab cakes and blue cheese salad, both very good. Portion sizes on the light side, but that suited me fine."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Each time I go to Orsos the food is excellent. It is our favorite place to go!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Enjoyed a lovely evening with our wedding party got married at Orsos 10 years ago!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We chose Orso's for Valentines dinner, as it's has a quiet, relaxed but upper-class atmosphere that we have enjoyed over the years. I am more than willing to acknowledge that Valentines is a busy night and make allowances for slower than normal service, which was still good, but the food was average, at best. We both ordered different pasta and chicken dishes. And both plates had dry chicken and over-cooked pasta. Very unusual for Orso's. The wine was great, the after dinner desert and coffee was perfect, but the main dish was the low-light of the evening. We will come back, just not a on a busy night or special occasion."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We've been there several times and food and service are always the best"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Upon ordering our appetizer and dinner we waited a long time for the appetizer to come out. After 20+ min our waiter came to our table explaining that some ingredients for the requested appetizer had run out and that they had to run next door (Brewhouse) to grab some ingredients. When the appetizer did arrive the waiter explained why there was a delay and took it off the bill apologizing for the delay. I was very impressed. The food was average but because of the outstanding service from our waiter (Kenneth), prompt service from the manager (I forgot his name but believe his name started with "M"), and great atmosphere, my wife and I will definitely be making a trip to Orso's at least a few times a month. Thanks, job well done."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Upon walking into Orso, my girlfriend and I received a friendly greeting and were seated immediately. After ordering our drinks appetizer, our server seemed to take her time. I ordered the French Dip sandwich, which was perfect with the Au Jus. My girlfriend ordered the chicken pasta and it was also great. Overall it was a great experience. Server could have been a little more attentive, but it was good."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Food was top notch. Filet Mignon cooked to perfection, asparagus not overdone, scallops PERFECT! Missed my salad with the meal special that I had. Felt like I was missing a course. Food is pricey. Booth for two felt a bit like a pancake house; enough room for food but tight quarters. As one who loves the easy pace of a dining experience, I was disappointed. I felt hurried. Though some like the in-and-out nature of fast food places or a "Denny's," it does not fit for Orso, I believe, is trying to be. I'll try lunch someday but Orso's would not be my first choice for dinner."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The atmosphere was the best I've seen in Anchorage so far, very quiet, very dark 'moody' lighting, very romantic feel. The service was amazing, our waiter checked up on us regularly, and not to the point of being annoying either. Now the food. I ordered the Chicken Fettachini, I can honestly say I haven't had chicken and Fettachini together in this delicious a combo ever in my life. The chicken was tender and the sauce was the perfect consistency. I'm usually very picky about beer and I ordered the ORSO Blonde, I loved it, was light and refreshing. I was SHOCKED when the bill came! It was so much less than I expected it to be! Overall awesome place, will be going again."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The atmosphere was great not to loud we couldn't hear our friends talk and not so quite others could hear us. We had a delicious flat bread, and wonderful bottle of wine. The flat iron steak was quite yummy and my husband enjoyed his fish. Everyone enjoyed their meal we'll return for sure."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Whenever I return to Anchorage, I try to visit Orso. It is nice to see people in the service industry who remember frequent patrons. It makes it more like eating at a friends house than at a restaurant. I still miss the Mediterranean Meat Loaf, but tried the Lamb Sliders, as a substitute. I enjoyed them, but wonder what the sauce that was used on the Meat Loaf would do to the slicers. Is this a potential option? Maybe the next time I visit, I'll get the chance to see."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "Orso artfully combines the elements of grand building design in the retro fitted domed warehouse, stone fireplace, shaded amber toned lighting, and uniformed wait staff to create an atmosphere that can be tuned for the perfect evening. A robust menu to suite any palette from land to sea, meals individually prepared to your specifications, a delight to dine, made even better with the select listing of fine wines. Friends, business or romance, Orso will not disappoint and is sure to please. Be responsible for an evening to remember, select Orso with it's exceptionally friendly and attentive staff coupled with fine dining to accent your evening objectives, Orso will demonstrate your good judgment to your guests, the best of the bistros."
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "My family also always chooses to go to Orso for birthday dinners. There is a variety of things to choose from on the menu and all of them are delicious! They also have gluten free options."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "Gone to Orsos many times over the years. The quality of the meals and the choices seems to have diminished while the prices remain high."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "I went for my birthday dinner and everything was amazing. The staff made sure that I was happy with every part of my meal and were quick to fix any issue. I will be coming back much more often in the future."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Three of us, my mother, and old friend and myself gave ourselves an hour for dinner before a show. We needed at least another half hour--our fault, not yours. There were several menu selections that worked in the timeframe, so it was not a problem. The food was good and we really liked our server. We decided to ask for coffee at the end, which came, but wasn't very hot. Then it was time to pay and for some reason there was a problem getting our invoice out of the computer. I had to send the other two ahead to make sure they got into the theater in time."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "Tables running late. Needed to get seated and get to a show. GM got things moving and too pre order so food got there quickly. She also checked on us several times. She turned the experience from sour to sweet!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Wonderful evening with the family at my favorite restaurant in Anchorage. The food and service is always top notch."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Orsos is always good. Food, service and atmosphere. It's super convenient when you are attending a show at the PAC. One thing we have found is that the wine bottle prices are very reasonable but by the glass can be a bit spendy."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "This was my daughters 15th birthday dinner and as always ORSO did a fantastic job of making it special. Thank you"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Well, the restaurant has great ambience. The quality of the ingredients is good, but the cooking and presentation on the plate suggests the people in the kitchen are inexperienced or rushed. Kind of reminds me of a higher end TGI Friday. The food is good, but not in proportion to the price. The Ceasar Salad was noteworthy for its overly sour bottled dressing. Not appropriate for this price point. Service is good. The front desk and wait staff are friendly and engaging. The waiter forgot my wife's drink, but quickly brought it when reminded. Overall it was a pleasant experience but you can find much better food in Anchorage at the same price point."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "It seems that ever since they changed the menu, the good quality has declined. I had the ribeye, and the balsamic sauce was way too strong. This is the third bad experience since the menu changed. My husband and I used to go here about once per month, but now I only go if a friend invites me. He won't go at all. It's a shame. This used to be our favorite restaurant."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Had a nice casual dinner before theater. Was able to talk without a lot of noise and enjoyed the food. Wasnt rushed."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "Still missing calamari rings/tentacle appetizer and Ensalada Orso!"
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "Food quality continues to be relatively poor starting from freshness of the ingredients used, combination of ingredients selected for a specific dish, and, finally, presentation. Menu choices are not exciting, choice of ingredients reminds more of a diner experience, and, presentation, of well, needs a bit of work. Wine selection has not been exciting for some time. Overall, as much as I loved that place and it used to be my choice number 1 for either lunch, dinner, or just drinks outings, I can’t recommend it to any of my friends. It is sad for me to admit that last time I chose this place for lunch was only because I knew that the restaurant was not going to be busy and noise level would be low."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "We have enjoyed eating at this restaurant since it opened about 10 years ago. We usually only get a chance to eat here once or twice a year but I do not think we will bother in the future. In the past, the menu was Italian with lots of pasta choices. The only pasta dish now is crab mac and cheese and chicken linguine. That's it! Our favorite Italian restaurant is Bucca De Pepo's in Seattle has over 30 pasta choices! I would instead recommend the Glacier Brewhouse which is right next door."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "First time in for Brunch. WOW. Eggs benedict on crab cakes... not to be missed."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Orso can usually be relied on for excellent food. On this occasion the salmon dish I had was a little bit dried out ... so I guess they're not perfect."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "Went for business lunch, as usual, it didn't disappoint!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "I love Orso!! The food is amazing! Especially the Osso Bucco Lamb dish!! Ive eaten here many times and will continue to do so!"
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "Orso consistently has some of the most competent, professional and friendly servers. Our server at lunch yesterday, Stephani, stands out. She knows the menu, makes great recommendations, and has a personality that shines."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "We were all disappointed with the food esp crab cakes which I asked before ordering how they compared to Morton's"
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "Our favorite place to order halibut. Always delicious"
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "I have been to Orso a couple times now and it is definitely my go-to higher end restaurants in the Anchorage area. It is spendy, so expect to drop a few dollars when going here, especially if you are buying drinks. But also expect it to be worth what you spend. The staff is all friendly and service has always been spectacular. It has never been too loud, but I have never been when it was completely packed. I really enjoy the signature beer selection, but the wine can get a little expensive. The food might seem like small portions when it comes out, but it always ends up being too much. It is always very good. The crab mac and cheese is a must try as well as the salmon dip appetizer. Definitely recommend to anyone."
    Dined on 1/6/2014
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