ORSO

4.4

2776 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Alaskan, warm, inviting, innovative, a menu full of surprises, unbelievable wine list, great cocktails, are common phrases used by our guests to describe ORSO. We feature the freshest ingredients available, Alaskan whenever possible- fresh Alaskan seafood, fresh local pasta, and local produce when in season. ORSO’s outstanding service, bold menu, classic cocktails combined with a wine list that has received the “award of excellence” from the Wine Spectator for five years is why ORSO is the “Place to be” for Anchorage dinning.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Steak
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(907) 222-3232
Website
http://www.orsoalaska.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jerald McCrorey
Private party facilities
ORSO specializes in parties of all sizes – from an intimate dinner of 8 to a private dinner of 50 guests and everything in between. Your party can include a pre-dinner wine and appetizer hour, as well as a personalized version of our current large party menu.

Location
737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Neighborhood
Anchorage
Cross street
G street and 5th Avenue
Parking details
Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots.
Public transit
We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Anchorage / Alaska
Innovative
Anchorage / Alaska
Good for groups
Anchorage / Alaska
Great for fine wines
Anchorage / Alaska
Romantic
Anchorage / Alaska
Good for special occasions
Anchorage / Alaska
Lively
Anchorage / Alaska
Most Booked
Anchorage
Best Food
Anchorage
Best Value
Anchorage
Innovative
Anchorage
Good for groups
Anchorage
Great for fine wines
Anchorage
Romantic
Anchorage
Good for special occasions
Anchorage
Lively
Anchorage
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ORSO offers an exceptional dining experience with "perfectly seasoned" dishes and attentive service. Guests rave about the seafood and pasta, while standout items like the Osso Bucco and lamb shanks receive high praise. The restaurant's atmosphere is both upscale and welcoming, making it ideal for special occasions.

2,776 Reviews

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Karen
Anchorage
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our server was fine, but not very detailed. My chicken parmigiana was ordered without vegetables. It came out a plain fried chicken cutlet over pasta with nothing else. The person who brought it out realized there was no sauce on it and offered to get it for me. 5 minutes later I got the sauce. The server came by and said “oh I can have them make it again”. At that point we needed to be eating as we were going to see a show. No way would it have been done in time. No apologies for the way the meal came out and very little else interaction wise. I don’t know if I would recommend or come back.
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Mike
Anchorage
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We’ve dined here many times over the years but found this last experience to be lacking. We may try again but will most likely choose not to.
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Desiree
Anchorage
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They forgot my drink and switched my table but overall it was a great experience.
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pattyc
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing flavors. Great place for a dinner out with friends.
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Bill
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Took a very long time for the server to provide water and take our drink order even though it was a slow night. Both drink glasses were sticky on the outside suggesting they weren’t clean. Manager was at the adjacent table talking with the busser about his work schedule and other business. Steak was okay but not as good as Texas Roadhouse and halibut was overcooked and dry.
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Bonnie
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious!! We will definitely return in the near future.
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Kelley
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the chicken parm and it was delightful! Thank you for an excellent dinner
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Emmanuel
Anchorage
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience, drinks, meals, and service! Kudos to the staff and our server, Zach (Zachary) for the attentive service and interaction!
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OpenTable Diner
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and romantic ambiance!
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M
Mack
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good meal at orsos. Great place for a date, cozy and quiet. Service is attentive.
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FAQs

ORSO is rated 4.4 stars by 2776 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Additional information

Cross street
G street and 5th Avenue
Neighborhood
Anchorage
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots.
Public transit
We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jerald McCrorey
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.orsoalaska.com/
Phone number
(907) 222-3232
Private party facilities
ORSO specializes in parties of all sizes – from an intimate dinner of 8 to a private dinner of 50 guests and everything in between. Your party can include a pre-dinner wine and appetizer hour, as well as a personalized version of our current large party menu.

ORSO

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Popular dishes

chocolate torte

ORSO osso buco

crab stuffed white shrimp

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