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Orso's Restaurant
- Italian
- Chicago, IL
About this business
One of the oldest restaurants in Chicago’s historic Old Town area, Orso’s is a family owned and operated Italian legend full of charm and Old World atmosphere. Our extensive menu covers all food tastes ensuring that you and your guests will enjoy any one of our authentic dishes including: pasta, chicken, veal and fresh fish entrees. Our attentive staff and diverse facilities can accommodate everything from a simple cocktail party to an elegant wedding on our lush patio. Whatever your occasion for joining us, our ... read more
Location details
1401 N Wells St, Ste 1, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
It's like a dump. But with food! – We've snacked at Orso's back patio during festivals in the area, and thought we'd try the restaurant. Thanks to rude service and a miserable environment, we'll never set foot in their establishment again. If you're looking for a nice, pleasant Italian meal, go elsewhere. Tables are on top of each other and jammed next to the kitchen and services entrances. Average age of the place was 60, probably people who had been putting up with their abuse for years and don't know any better. We went i... read more
Great place – The food was unique!!! The wine perfect !!! The service ''super fast'' !!! The best thing though was the atmosphere...
Great patio, Great Food, horrible service – I always try and base my rating on food and Orso's is certainly is fitting for some of the best Italian in the city and the patio is a wonderful setting for summertime gatherings. Unfortunatley, I had tried numberous times to make a reservation for a Saturday and was point blank told they would not accept any more reservations because of larger parties that they were already booked. I can't believe everytime I have wanted to go there, and give them my money in a soft economy when o... read more
Nothing to write home about – I walked by this place so many times and was looking forward to trying it. My mom was in from out of town so I thought, "prefect opportunity!" We were both disappointed is the service, food quality and the fact that there was only one other table seated on the entire place. I?d say it was quite a let down on the hopping wells street atmosphere. At least we had our pick for the window table so we could people watch. My mom had the spaghetti. with Bolognese and meatballs. The sauce was so sweet (w... read more
Check for rodents before dining outside! – While on a date, we decided to go to Orso?s for a glass of wine. Once seated in the corner of the outdoor garden, we ordered our wine. Approximately, 20 minutes of being seated a large rodent ran under our table. We immediately got up to notify the wait staff. After telling the waitress about the rodent, she said ?we?re outside, rodents happen?, she never offered to reseat us or make reasonable accommodations. My date and I reseated ourselves, finished our wine, and left without tip... read more
Fantastic!!! – The food was great and the patio was very cozy! The service was a bit slow but we didn't care! Overall we would definitely visit again and will take guests visiting from out of town!
completely amazing!! – If you're looking for a romantic spot any night (or day) of the week for simply amazing italian cuisine and a delightful atmosphere, Orso's is the place to be! The interior is semi-formal complete with white linen tableclothes, chandeliers and a pianist. During the summer months, the outdoor dining area is simply amazing - covered in a canapy of grapevines. A true dining experience!! And the staff is warm and friendly and makes you feel right at home.
Love this place! – The two restaurant areas are nice but different. The entrance area is louder, while the smaller room with the piano can be very romantic. The tables are small with candles and the room is tight but the atmosphere is great. The dress is casual like most italian restaurants. The food was very good in my opinion. I've eaten the manicotti as well as the chicken vesuvio with potatoes on seperate occasions and enjoyed both. I don't remember the service being bad or slow as stated in another post. If you're in th... read more
Comfortable Italian bar and trattoria attracts a crowd of Old Town regulars. – In Short This restaurant is split into two narrow, comfortable rooms, one is a bar with tables, booths and a piano squeezed in; the other a dining room that opens for dinner. In the summer, a bi-level outdoor space is available for dining. The menu brims with Italian classics, such as whole grilled calamari in warm vinaigrette, risotto, tortellini soup, pizza, and chicken Vesuvio with roasted potatoes.
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How is Orso's Restaurant rated?
Orso's Restaurant has a 4.4 star rating with 1,321 reviews.
When is Orso's Restaurant open?
Orso's Restaurant is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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