Joe L

A last minute change of plans had us find Orso, and we were glad we did. Everyone was friendly from the moment we stepped in and our waiter had some great recommendations and was very attentive. We had a group of four and shared a number of items. The Macellaio pizza was a good appetizer and everyone liked the Orecchiette, Rosemary Lemon Chicken and Cannellini Saltati as a side.

harriet miller

I walked past this restaurant many times when I eat on a restaurant on 46 street this time we thought we give it a try and I’m glad we did no wonder it’s been open since 1983. The service was excellent everybody in the restaurant that greeted you was friendly. I had the salmon which was delicious. We also had a pasta dish and the softshell crabs they gave you complementary bread and butter. We tournament was a birthday so we got a little ice cream with a candle on Itagain it’s moderately price considering you’re in New York City

Marie-Pier Desmarais

The bolognese rigatoni sauce was incredible and the plate to share was great. The ambiance of this place was quite something as well, it felt like some restaurant in Italy. Also, our waiter was amazing, I think his name was Timm but I'm not quite sure: He spoke french with us since he was currently learning it to go to France in a near future.

Jennifer Depner

Was one of Nora Ephron’s favorites (I’m not usually one for a celebrity rec). We loved everything we had. Husband had Branzino and I had pasta. Small and cute. Menu changes regularly. Our server had been there for 10+ years. Likely to become a favorite soon.

Cindy

First stop in New York, I must say I've never had mozzarella di bufala quite like this! It's so soft and melts in your mouth. I got the pappardelle funghi for dinner and for dessert I tried the afogato it's espresso and vanilla gelato. Also the service was exceptional!

Eva Birk-Petri

Great food and great service! We were going to a show after and they got us in and out in the perfect amount of time!

Anna Collins

The post-show happy hour is such a steal - it starts at 8pm and runs through close, and one pizza + a salad was perfectly filling for two. Ambiance was very classy and our server was exceptional. Definitely will be coming back following shows in the area!

Michael Lehrman

Orso is part of nyc dining history. Been here since the early 1980s and still serves reliable and delicious Italian food. Great pizzas and pastas. It's still a staple of pre and post theatre dining and you'll often find Broadway performers dining there after a show. Definitely a must. And service is as professional as it comes.

Gustavo Souza

It's a cute family spot for Italian food on a street packed with tourist traps, a recommended place if you're thinking about going to a show nearby. The restaurant is small and cozy, nothing splashy and the service is very attentive and friendly. The menu is extremely small and limited, so make sure you check it before you go so you have options. The food is nothing to write home about but it's okay, you will most likely enjoy it, just won't be impressed. I have to highlight the mussels appetizer, they were juicy and the sauce was absolutely tasty (I mopped it out with the bread). The bolognese pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauce is also pretty good. If you're a fan of calf liver (like I am) I can assure you you'll like this flavorful and tender one (it's hard to find a place that does it justice). In an area that is flocked with tourists and people going to theaters, it's a place good enough to have an okay dinner at a reasonable price.

+4

Doron Magen

Finding a good restaurant in NYC’s theatre district is, for some reason, not an easy task. Orso is a step above most of the pre/ post show restaurants, but not a standout in general NYC standards. We got the mushroom pizza to start and found it dry and basic. The pastas however were great. Perfectly al dente with the right amount of sauce. The roasted chicken was also good. For dessert our waiter recommended the tiramisu which we found too soggy and not impressive. All in all a very uneven dinner but still a good option when you think of the other options in that area. One last note. We are in our mid 30s and were the youngest patrons there. Found that a bit odd.

Philippa Pham Hughes

A good location if you’re going to a play and want to have more than a quick bite for dinner beforehand. They were really good at getting the food out so people wouldn’t be late for their shows. The food is totally mediocre and totally adequate. My favorite thing was the spread that came with the bread. The mussels were juicy and tasty. The cheese on the caprese was not good at all and the pappardelle pasta was chewy. The space is small and cozy.

+1

Harvey Messing

I had the liver, Venice style ($32), it was absolutely delicious. It came with crispy onions and pine nuts (pictured below). On another visit I had the salmon. It was moist and the mashed potatoes enhanced the salmon flavor, I would order it again. The staff were pleasant and efficient. I enjoyed the Bronzino filet that came with cauliflower mixed with raisins. The restaurant is located on 46th Street, just off the corner of 8th Avenue in a westerly direction. The first picture below , from left to right, shows the back of the restaurant, the other shows the middle of the restaurant. Their air conditioning was a little too strong for me the last time I was there. The restaurant has a kitchen that closes late in the evening, which is good for after the theater dining. They are closed on Mondays.