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Pizzeria Orso, Falls Church, VA

Pizzeria Orso

4.4
4.4
365 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria
We do not accept reservations for outdoor dining, the patio is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

Pizzeria Orso is a casual Italian restaurant located in Falls Church, Virginia. Pizzeria Orso offers guests authentic Neapolitan-style pizza as well as other Italian comfort food dishes. The laid-back atmosphere and fun decorations make this a good place to come and share a pie with a group of family or friends.

Executive Chef Bertrand Chemel has put together an accessible menu that diners young and old will be able to appreciate. There are several varieties of pizza with toppings like prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil and arugula.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Tapas / Small Plates, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 226-3460
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We would be glad to host a party for you. Please call to inquire about private event arrangements.
  • Private party contact
    Manager: (703) 226-3460
  • Neighborhood
    Falls Church
  • Cross street
    Tinners Hill St
  • Parking details
    Covered parking lot - reserved spaces and street parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Prix Fixe Menu

    $35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    3-Course Prix Fix Menu at Pizzeria Orso
    Prix Fixe Menu Photo

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Kid-friendly

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Pizzeria

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

365 Reviews
  1. DeborahB

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent & very large, comfortable patio if you prefer eating outside

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  2. MaryL

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    Outstanding appetizers and pizzas. Entree choice limited. Could use one good fish dish on the menu. Tried the gnocchi and sausage- thumbs down. Service was slow but friendly. Food came out promptly and right temperature. Inexpensive wine by the glass. Good family choice.

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  3. DeborahB

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always nice in a beautiful night to enjoy their patio - very dog friendly too with excellent food and service

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  4. DMVer

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Pizza was terrible, salad was brown. I really expected so much as it has the VPN standing. I was in Italy-this does not come close to the VPN pizza.

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  5. Christy

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I loved Pizzaria Orso when it opened a number of years ago. The pizza had a thin crust, Neapolitan style, and the fillings were very rich and juicy. As the years have passed, however, I find the pizza quality going downhill, compared to the past. I went with two friends recently in the evening. We sat outside, which was lovely, and the service was excellent, so no complaints there. The pizza, however, was lukewarm, and incredibly dry. I ate most of it because I was so hungry, but my friends only had a couple of slices of the pizza that they split. I took one bite of the re-heated leftover that they put in my 'fridge, and tossed it in the compost. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and service. I just wish their pizzas could return to that same tasty, moist original quality that I recall soon after it opened. Maybe I'll return and try the non-pizza offerings next time.

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  6. GeorgeW

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    As always, we enjoyed our experience at Pizzeria Orso. The only detractor was the noise level, which seemed to be higher than normal even for a Saturday night. We are glad that Orso is so popular, but perhaps the addition of some sound-deadening fixtures would be a good idea,

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  7. Consigliare

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Waited 20 min for glass of wine on a not very busy evening. Asked twice. Finally went to bar myself.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience2
    Great pizza, average location, but very expensive for JUST pizza: I could have gone to a proper restaurant for a full meal for that price. Pizza should be $10-18

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  9. dhope

    Washington DC

    69 reviews

    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Always a great pizza and Caesar salad, and great service.

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  10. GregP

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fresh ingredients! We had the arancini, some salads and pizza. Off the hook delicious and cooked perfectly-like pizza we had in Naples perfect! 😋 Also save room for the delicious desserts - they are European inspired so not overly sweet. Can’t wait to dine here again!

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  11. TonyP

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We are frequent repeat customers and always enjoy their genuine Italian Pizza. Their pizza special is always unique and focused on fresh toppings consistent with the season. Never Pineapple!

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  12. RichardF

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Pizzaria Orzo was up to their usual high standards. We had the Branzino which was fresh and cooked to perfection. We also had the fresh tomato and goat cheese appetizer which was excellent. One of these days we will get around to trying their pizza. They were selling alot of them both for dine in and carryout. We just can't seem to get by their dinner specials.

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  13. LizG

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never disappoints. The service is outstanding, and the pizza makes us feel like we are in Napoli. Delicious crust! We love the outstanding value on wine, too. You can't go wrong here.

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  14. Mary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    The food was too salty. There were very few veggies and too much pasta.

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  15. DeborahB

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Love their pizzas and friendly employees! A little loud inside, but on a rainy night we couldn’t sit on the patio.

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  16. Tealgirl

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    enjoyed the calamari as appetizer ...pleasantly surprised with the taste of the tangerine beer in a can...and my Fungi pizza was delicious.....atmosphere was also nice

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  17. MichaelS

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We have been going to Orso since it opened years ago, but this meal was disappointing. Things seemed tired. The anchovie appetizer was very overpriced: 5 or 6 fillets on a piece of bread with some greens. Our pizza was good, but the chicken parmesan special was not great -- the sauce was watery and not very tasty. Even the draft beer selection was worse than I can remember. All in all, I am not sure that we willl be back.

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  18. DannyL

    Baltimore

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It would be a mistake to consider this just a pizza place. They make wonderful pasta and salads.

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  19. CharlesS

    San Francisco

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have dined at Pizzeria Orso for ten years; last night, I brought a friend from Arlington for his first visit. We both ordered the terrific moist grilled branzino, and I ordered the fabulous chocolate caramel mousse. My friend enjoyed two scoops of sorbetto - which were free as a result of Pizzeria Orso's anniversary special this month. My friend looks forward to returning - to choose from the extensive regular menu, the fixed price menu and the daily specials.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    They actually don’t take reservations for outdoor seating from OpenTable. I got a call from Orso shortly after making reservations on open table telling me as much. Food was OK. Not bad. Nothing to write  back home about either or place. It was barely busy when we got there. Service was not that great. Had to ask twice for Parmesan and crushed red pepper for my pizza .. after 10 minutes I finally got it. Also took forever to get the bill.🤷🏼‍♀️

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  21. Fiamma11

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything I have ever had at this restaurant has been delicious. Add in friendly service, good value, pleasant ambience and it is definitely a favorite of ours.

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  22. LizG

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pizza margarita is authentic and delicious. The beet salad is the best.

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  23. CharlesS

    San Francisco

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    While the a la carte menu is always appealing at Pizzeria Orso, every member of our party chose the $35 prix fixe menu that included many of our favorites: tuna crudo with fresh orange slices and crisp fennel; a generous amount of perfectly grilled branzino with a chimichurri sauce, fingerling potatoes and asparagus; and either panna cotta or gelato. I added a shot of espresso to the two scoops of gelato to make my dessert an Affogato. We plan to return frequently to take advantage of the $35 prix fixe menu. This deal reminds us of pre-pandemic Restaurant Week offers.

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  24. TonyP

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We are regulars at Orso and love the food. Pleasant staff. Good Service. Pleasant outdoor seating. On May 1, they started a promotion to buy a gift card and get a $40 credit on top of that. When we dined on the 21st, they politely explained that they still did not know how to process this transaction and asked for alternative payment. This was disappointing, and you would think management would have addressed this by now. Of course we will go back and try again because their Pizza is the best genuine Italian Pie in Northern Virginia.

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  25. gbreviewseverything

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pizzeria Orso has a very nice atmosphere. The food was excellent and the service was great. They have a veal meatball that was amazing. The pizza was very authentic to Italian style pizza.

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  26. GeorgeW

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have been fans of Pizzeria Orso for quite a while. After our dinner there last evening, our opinion of the restaurant is even more positive. We chose the Prix Fixe menu, which at $35.00 seemed quite a bargain. It was not just a bargain, but simply outstanding. Perfectly prepared and presented tuna crudo is not the usual pizzeria fare. Neither is a perfectly grilled branzino. Service was great, and we had a terrific time. We would just suggest that the appellation “pizzeria” no longer does justice to Orso. Perhaps “trattoria e pizzeria,” or just plain “trattoria.”

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  27. VirginiaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best pizza I have had in a.long time! Great milk shakes too.

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  28. NickC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Calamari was too oily. Menu says crispy. It wasn’t crispy it was soggy.

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  29. Aemfam

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I find their crusts too hard. The meatballs tasted too smoky.

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  30. JuliC

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Their new menu is wonderful! They now have grilled Bronzino which was delicious and a sweet and spicy eggplant dish that was really interesting and tasty.

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  31. PriscillaV

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just love such family friendly restaurant. And everything is tasty!!!

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  32. Quiet

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Nice price and value. Really enjoyed

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  33. kylec

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We love this restaurant but have to admit a couple times they put us at a table and forgot about us so you may have to flag down a server. (Perhaps I just have a forgettable face.) I love the gnocci and order it spicier and my wife loves the branzino. I must say that I rarely order fish and I have to say that the branzino is fantastic. We've ordered pizza with friends and they love it. We usually order the calamari appetizer, but it can be hit-and-miss as really good one time and then a clump of fried rings the next.

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  34. Sarah

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good pizza, non pretentious.

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  35. BobM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Solid Italian bistro and pizzeria. Great value for the quality.

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  36. Alex46

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Pizzeria Orso is predictably good -- food and service. Its convenient location makes it a good meeting place.

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  37. StuartS

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pizza was great. They made a mistake on one of our 4 pizzas, so they left it with us and made another quickly. Food tasted great and they quickly moved to fix a problem, leaving us with a pizza to take home. Also, there is garage parking under the restaurant, which is nice. One of the best pizzas in Northern Virginia, in my opinion.

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  38. LizG

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. The Burrata Pizza special was outstanding -- the pesto and pine nuts are so good! We almost always start with the meat and cheese board which is as delicious as it is beautiful. The service is out of this world. Love Denise the manager...and Cassandra is our favorite server. The wine by the bottle is offered at a very good price.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I enjoyed the pizza, salads and brussels sprouts as an appetizer. It was a nice place to get pizza.

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  40. JulieK

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Love this place. Consistently great.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Pizzeria Orso using the Order Online button. Pizzeria Orso also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Pizzeria Orso also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 226-3460.

Pizzeria Orso is rated 4.4 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pizzeria Orso

400 S Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tinners Hill St
  • Neighborhood
    Falls Church
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Tapas / Small Plates, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Covered parking lot - reserved spaces and street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 226-3460
  • Private party facilities
    We would be glad to host a party for you. Please call to inquire about private event arrangements.
  • Private party contact
    Manager: (703) 226-3460
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