Every time I am in Anchorage, I make it a point to dine her at least once. The food is excellent and the service is always great.
Monika
Ordered the Rib Eye to be cooked medium rare. It arrived cold and well done! We returned our plates and asked again for theRib Eye to be cooked medium rare, as ordered. The new plate arrived with a fairly cold steak but this time cooked medium rare. Very disappointing for a “Steakhouse”.
Ernest
Very highly rated on Yelp. Decided to give it a shot. Was not disappointed. However, some small improvements to service would make this place outstanding. Lots of seafood on the menu. Decently prepared. I don't have a ton of experience preparing seafood. So I'm not really able to give much feedback in that regards. The flavors go together really well. It is a memorable place. Would for sure return for a date night or other special celebration. Cost for 2 people with soft drinks, 2 apps, 2 entrees, and a shared dessert was $137, with tip $160. Note on service: appetizers and drinks (especially soft drinks) should be served well in advance in the mains. We received our apps around 1 minute before our main course. It ended up working out. However, since I'm have some dietary restrictions so far as quantities are concerned, I prefer to have a good waiting period between courses. Also asked for the leftovers to be split; they were not. Didn't find this out until the following day. I didn't want the food to be wasted. Which is exactly why I requested it be split evenly.
Seth
Manager was great, came out and helped my wife find a wine she liked. I've never had a bad dish at this place, great price too compared to the rest of the city.
Beth
The food was excellent. Ivory King Salmon was amazing. The server was friendly and accommodating. It did take quite awhile for our food to come out after ordering which was the only drawback. Restaurant atmosphere was quiet.
Paula
Stopped on our way to a cruise ship. Beautiful place. Our waiter was wonderful. unfortunately they lost our ticket order in the kitchen but our waiter did everything he could to make it up to us.
Annabelle
Always great service, food amazing we had Ribeye and the Shank it's cooked to perfection, our waiter very attentive. I loved how they treated you with a complimentary dessert for your birthday :) will be back again! For sure! :) also the booking was pretty quick and the hostess she is great!
nitanita
It's a very pretentious place-they are too good to have side dishes to go with the food... the waiter told me that they couldnt make mai tais even though it looked like a full enough bar selection over there.. and he said I couldn't change anything on the menu I had to order everything as is but as is is not it good enough I spent $75 and I was still hungry the menu doesn't have enough variety of things to order it's a bunch of fish things that don't come with any mashed potatoes french fries ot rice just asparagus.. with everything. Who eats that? I ordered the calamari but it was not juicy at all it was hard to chew and I came with while baby octapus on the plate. I ordered the tiramisu it was a frozen ice cream cake and just a sliver. I ordered the Chowder it had all this corn and peas in it with no salt... how is it owned by the same person that owns Glacier Brewhouse and they're not able to serve fries here or side dishes. you get no salt and pepper on the table... all of these server people walk past you that can help you but they don't and they don't serve you even though they could help. it took forever just to get a glass of water and even then I had to wait long to get a straw to drink it. I ordered the crab cakes the calamari the Tiramisu and the chowder and one drink- I was still hungry. If you're expecting to get a full complete meal move on. It's more just to get a taste I guess of whatever they want is to think is Alaska's best food but this is not. It also was uncomfortable sitting in those high chair Mediterranean tables that cut into your stomach and breasts with a super bright hot light just burning on your face the whole time and people walking past where you can't even lay your feet out. It's an awkward design and it was really crowded in there. Even the waiters could barely get the trays in to bring in the food. I know that Alaska has a diverse history and hire internationally but I couldn't understand what most of the service people were saying. I tried it and that was that but I won't be going back because I actually like to get full when I eat. I like to make a complete meal experience and taste actual food and have multiple drinks and i couldnt do that here. There are lots of fish pasta entrees but most of the menus of gigantic placard that has nothing appealing. There were people all around me that were waiting long times for their food.. the chowder and calamari came out really fast I think they just had it sitting under a light. I guess this is just an impressed tourist or International people but for someone actually wanting to eat this is not the place. The crab cake had a lot of cornmeal in it. I think because the staff is mostly European they're not expecting other people of different colors to come in there... it's a little awkward the service staff is not the same with every kind of person I was so glad to see the person of color working at the front but I still won't go back
David LeNorman
Excellent food, superb service in an elegant atmosphere. The ossobuco was outstanding. Fall off the bone tender and flavorful. Everyone in the party enjoyed their meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff
While the setting and service are ok, the food quality is terrible. Grilled seafood is too raw, flavor less, and covered with a disastrous creamy sauce. Absolutely NOT recommended
Walking into Orso, I immediately felt comfortable. The atmosphere is casual enough to keep things relaxed, but there’s an attention to detail in the décor and service that makes dinner here feel like a special occasion.
I ordered the halibut, and honestly, it might be one of the freshest pieces of fish I’ve ever tasted. The flavor was so clean and bright that it almost didn’t need anything extra, though the light seasoning and perfectly cooked finish elevated it to something amazing. You could absolutely tell it hadn’t traveled far—anchored in Alaska’s seafood reputation, it tasted like the ocean in the best possible way.
For dessert, I couldn’t resist the pistachio cake. I’m so glad I didn’t skip it because it was a showstopper. Moist, nutty, and subtly sweet, it had the kind of balance where every bite made me want to slow down just to make it last longer. It wasn’t overly heavy either, which made it the perfect end to the meal.
The staff were warm and attentive without hovering. They seemed genuinely happy to guide first-time visitors like me through the menu, which added to the positive experience.
Overall, Orso gave me exactly what I was hoping for in an Anchorage dinner: excellent local seafood, thoughtful touches, and a dessert I’ll be craving again soon. If you’re visiting, especially if you want to taste halibut at its freshest, this place is a must.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
codlea
For starters we had flat bread, for main course Parmesan crusted halibut and fresh catch of the day, king salmon with couscous , grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes and olives. Well balanced dish!! For dessert we had the best bread pudding ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arteen Asgharzadeh
Crab cakes rock!!’
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joyce
We enjoyed our time. From the moment we were greeted, until the time that we left all staff was very kind. Our server Zack, was very knowledgeable on all the different meals and desserts that we got. He checked on us throughout the dinner which is always a plus. Highly recommend.
Winston Miranda
The interior is bright, clean, and thoughtfully arranged.
Every time I am in Anchorage, I make it a point to dine her at least once. The food is excellent and the service is always great.
Ordered the Rib Eye to be cooked medium rare. It arrived cold and well done! We returned our plates and asked again for theRib Eye to be cooked medium rare, as ordered. The new plate arrived with a fairly cold steak but this time cooked medium rare. Very disappointing for a “Steakhouse”.
Very highly rated on Yelp. Decided to give it a shot. Was not disappointed. However, some small improvements to service would make this place outstanding. Lots of seafood on the menu. Decently prepared. I don't have a ton of experience preparing seafood. So I'm not really able to give much feedback in that regards. The flavors go together really well. It is a memorable place. Would for sure return for a date night or other special celebration. Cost for 2 people with soft drinks, 2 apps, 2 entrees, and a shared dessert was $137, with tip $160. Note on service: appetizers and drinks (especially soft drinks) should be served well in advance in the mains. We received our apps around 1 minute before our main course. It ended up working out. However, since I'm have some dietary restrictions so far as quantities are concerned, I prefer to have a good waiting period between courses. Also asked for the leftovers to be split; they were not. Didn't find this out until the following day. I didn't want the food to be wasted. Which is exactly why I requested it be split evenly.
Manager was great, came out and helped my wife find a wine she liked. I've never had a bad dish at this place, great price too compared to the rest of the city.
The food was excellent. Ivory King Salmon was amazing. The server was friendly and accommodating. It did take quite awhile for our food to come out after ordering which was the only drawback. Restaurant atmosphere was quiet.
Stopped on our way to a cruise ship. Beautiful place. Our waiter was wonderful. unfortunately they lost our ticket order in the kitchen but our waiter did everything he could to make it up to us.
Always great service, food amazing we had Ribeye and the Shank it's cooked to perfection, our waiter very attentive. I loved how they treated you with a complimentary dessert for your birthday :) will be back again! For sure! :) also the booking was pretty quick and the hostess she is great!
It's a very pretentious place-they are too good to have side dishes to go with the food... the waiter told me that they couldnt make mai tais even though it looked like a full enough bar selection over there.. and he said I couldn't change anything on the menu I had to order everything as is but as is is not it good enough I spent $75 and I was still hungry the menu doesn't have enough variety of things to order it's a bunch of fish things that don't come with any mashed potatoes french fries ot rice just asparagus.. with everything. Who eats that? I ordered the calamari but it was not juicy at all it was hard to chew and I came with while baby octapus on the plate. I ordered the tiramisu it was a frozen ice cream cake and just a sliver. I ordered the Chowder it had all this corn and peas in it with no salt... how is it owned by the same person that owns Glacier Brewhouse and they're not able to serve fries here or side dishes. you get no salt and pepper on the table... all of these server people walk past you that can help you but they don't and they don't serve you even though they could help. it took forever just to get a glass of water and even then I had to wait long to get a straw to drink it. I ordered the crab cakes the calamari the Tiramisu and the chowder and one drink- I was still hungry. If you're expecting to get a full complete meal move on. It's more just to get a taste I guess of whatever they want is to think is Alaska's best food but this is not. It also was uncomfortable sitting in those high chair Mediterranean tables that cut into your stomach and breasts with a super bright hot light just burning on your face the whole time and people walking past where you can't even lay your feet out. It's an awkward design and it was really crowded in there. Even the waiters could barely get the trays in to bring in the food. I know that Alaska has a diverse history and hire internationally but I couldn't understand what most of the service people were saying. I tried it and that was that but I won't be going back because I actually like to get full when I eat. I like to make a complete meal experience and taste actual food and have multiple drinks and i couldnt do that here. There are lots of fish pasta entrees but most of the menus of gigantic placard that has nothing appealing. There were people all around me that were waiting long times for their food.. the chowder and calamari came out really fast I think they just had it sitting under a light. I guess this is just an impressed tourist or International people but for someone actually wanting to eat this is not the place. The crab cake had a lot of cornmeal in it. I think because the staff is mostly European they're not expecting other people of different colors to come in there... it's a little awkward the service staff is not the same with every kind of person I was so glad to see the person of color working at the front but I still won't go back
Excellent food, superb service in an elegant atmosphere. The ossobuco was outstanding. Fall off the bone tender and flavorful. Everyone in the party enjoyed their meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
While the setting and service are ok, the food quality is terrible. Grilled seafood is too raw, flavor less, and covered with a disastrous creamy sauce. Absolutely NOT recommended
Restaurantji Recommends
Walking into Orso, I immediately felt comfortable. The atmosphere is casual enough to keep things relaxed, but there’s an attention to detail in the décor and service that makes dinner here feel like a special occasion.
I ordered the halibut, and honestly, it might be one of the freshest pieces of fish I’ve ever tasted. The flavor was so clean and bright that it almost didn’t need anything extra, though the light seasoning and perfectly cooked finish elevated it to something amazing. You could absolutely tell it hadn’t traveled far—anchored in Alaska’s seafood reputation, it tasted like the ocean in the best possible way.
For dessert, I couldn’t resist the pistachio cake. I’m so glad I didn’t skip it because it was a showstopper. Moist, nutty, and subtly sweet, it had the kind of balance where every bite made me want to slow down just to make it last longer. It wasn’t overly heavy either, which made it the perfect end to the meal.
The staff were warm and attentive without hovering. They seemed genuinely happy to guide first-time visitors like me through the menu, which added to the positive experience.
Overall, Orso gave me exactly what I was hoping for in an Anchorage dinner: excellent local seafood, thoughtful touches, and a dessert I’ll be craving again soon. If you’re visiting, especially if you want to taste halibut at its freshest, this place is a must.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
For starters we had flat bread, for main course Parmesan crusted halibut and fresh catch of the day, king salmon with couscous , grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes and olives. Well balanced dish!! For dessert we had the best bread pudding ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crab cakes rock!!’
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We enjoyed our time. From the moment we were greeted, until the time that we left all staff was very kind. Our server Zack, was very knowledgeable on all the different meals and desserts that we got. He checked on us throughout the dinner which is always a plus. Highly recommend.
The interior is bright, clean, and thoughtfully arranged.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
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