Orso
$$$ • Italian, Pizza
Hours:
322 W 46th St, New York
(212) 489-7212
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 11PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 11PM |
| Friday | 5 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 11PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Orso is a reliable theater district staple that offers a welcoming atmosphere and excellent cuisine. The menu features a range of options, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and healthy choices. Standout dishes include antipasti, mixed salads, pasta dishes such as penne with tomato cream sauce and fettuccine with pomodoro sauce, and the salmon with mushrooms. The restaurant is known for its attentive service, with helpful and friendly waitstaff. Recent reviews highlight the warm but crisp service, with waitstaff checking in regularly and providing food recommendations that enhance the dining experience. Guests often praise the perfect food and the attentive waiters who ensure timely service, especially for those heading to a show. The atmosphere is cozy and civilized, making it a great spot for a pre-theater meal or a relaxing dinner. The restaurant's acoustics are good, allowing for pleasant conversations without shouting. Orso remains a pleasant, reliable adult restaurant in the theater district, with a significant variety of food choices and graceful, timely service. Visitors are greeted immediately and offered a choice of tables, and while the menu options are limited, the quality of food makes up for it. The salads and pasta dishes, such as rigatoni and the seafood spaghetti with shrimp and mussels, are highly recommended and very fresh. The staff is professional, ensuring that guests are served efficiently and can enjoy their meal before heading to a Broadway show.