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Orso - NYC, New York, NY

Orso - NYC

4.9 (2379)
$31 to $50
Italian
322 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036-3801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 2,379 people are saying

Orso - NYC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orso in NYC is a "perfect pre-theater destination" with "excellent food and service." Known for its "charming atmosphere" and "intimate vibe," the restaurant offers a "small but innovatively wonderful menu." Guests praise its "quiet ambiance," "reasonable prices," and delightful dishes such as "rigatoni Bolognese" and "fresh oysters."

2,379 Reviews

  1. Mary VIP

    Philadelphia73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite pre-theater restaurant in NY. I am always happy with customer service and food. Thank you.

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  2. Jennifer

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The maitre’d was very professional and we had a great table! Food and service was tip top. I love coming here before that Theater. The food is reliably good and same for the service.

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  3. Hank

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining with a dear friend at Orso was a delight. We arrived at 5:30 for our pre-theater meal and were ushered to our table quickly and warmly. Everything about the experience was a comfort, the welcome, the drink order, relaxing until our meal arrived - and a delicious meal it was. Exquisitely prepared salads, perfectly prepared seafood and coffees with excellent biscotti. It was a perfect preamble to strolling to our 7:30 curtain of Buena Vista Social Club. This is a highly recommended outpost for dining in the theater district! The staff was professional, attentive and courteous. Kudos to the kitchen!

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  4. nick VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, vibe and food. We will make this our go-to after theater spot!

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  5. missie VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Orso my favorite after theater restaurant...comfort pizza always and a chance in a energetic but quiet intimate place to review the play!

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  6. Mary VIP

    New York City130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE this restaurant which was closed for far too long. It's my "go to" pre-theater destination. Small but innovatively wonderful menu, great service and reasonable -- for NYC -- prices. Fresh oysters are a wonderful addition to its former menu.

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  7. Nancy

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific waiter. Such great food. So quick for theater.

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  8. FPaul VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there after a show on Thursday night. The “happy hour” bottle of wine was very good; the pizza and the risotto were splendid; and the service was perfect. It was a marvelous evening.

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  9. Stewart VIP

    Las Vegas55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Orso -always go there after seeing a play-my partner will ONLY eat a pizza from Orso-it’s the best ! And the staff are terrific-great wine selection and ambiance while decompressing after a terrific Broadway play-

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  10. Susan

    New Hampshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such great service before a show!! The waiter made sure we made it out in time for the show!!! Food was excellent!!! Very accommodating with last minute changes in our reservation!!

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Orso - NYC is rated 4.9 stars by 2379 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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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