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Orso - NYC, New York, NY

Orso - NYC

4.9 (2410)
$31 to $50
Italian
322 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036-3801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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

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What 2,410 people are saying

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

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orso in NYC offers a "wonderful dinner experience" with "excellent food and service" in a lively yet peaceful atmosphere. An ideal spot for pre or post-theater dining, it features a "simple, very Italian menu" with standout dishes like Rigatoni Bolognese. Consistently "reliable," Orso is a "gem" in the theater district.
2,410 Reviews

  1. chip

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s an overpriced pre theatre restaurant. The servers were great. Very friendly . Choices were limited . Ambience non existent. They got us in and out with plenty of time. Fine for pre theatre but would not go out of my way to eat there

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  2. Howard VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Average food above average prices. Not a very comforting experience.

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  3. Leila

    Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely people, excellent food and very sweet spot.

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  4. Martin VIP

    New York City95 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Much has changed and not for the better. Orso used to be one of the few places in the theater district where one could get a consistently excellent meal in an inviting space. Except for the caprese, the meal was average: mass produced pizza and overcooked pasta. The only bright spot was our server, Tracy. She was efficient, engaging and followed our request to course out the meal. Hopefully it was just an off night for them.

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  5. Allen

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian place near the Theatre district. Food and drink is outstanding and great value for NYC. After 8 pm it post show. Pizzas are $19 and great bottle of wine $35. Highly recommend !

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  6. Jim VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent pre theatre restaurant. Great , attentive staff

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  7. Hank

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A delight to have a Saturday night dinner post-theater crowd, i.e., after 8PM. The restaurant was quiet, yet well attended, the staff was attentive and the food was excellent! My friend and I had a great meal, great conversation and felt we've found a new spot to dine. Before theater, the space is busy, but the attention and food presentation and quality is the same. (Be advised the restrooms are down a steep staircase, though).

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  8. Joan

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pre-theatre experience! Waiter was friendly with great recommendations. Got us to theatre with time to spare. Loved my gazpacho w/avocado appetizer - perfect for summer. In fact, we loved every course - Orso is as good as we remember it.

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  9. Annastacia

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious place. We initially chose this restaurant since it was right around the corner from the moulin rouge show.

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  10. Nancy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service. Love this restaurant!

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Orso - NYC is rated 4.9 stars by 2410 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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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