Orso's Restaurant
About This Vendor
Orso's Italian Restaurant
Orso’s old world charm offers a variety of unique dining options to host all types of events from a small wedding to an engagement luncheon. We have our beautiful outdoor garden that can accommodate up to 100 people seated or 125 for a cocktail reception.
Details
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Backyard, Garden, Historic Venue, Restaurant, Rooftop, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Engagement Party, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Bridal Luncheon, Bridal Shower, Brunch, Couples Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Wedding, Day After Brunch
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Orso's Restaurant Reviews
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Orso’s is hands down one of the best restaurants in Chicago! As a long time customer (17 years and counting), I have always enjoyed dining at Orso’s for many reasons. One of the primary reasons is that I grew up in a small, northeastern Ohio to...
wn mainly inhabited with large, Italian families like mine! The small local business aspect in conjunction with the family-owned model always have been two elements which have kept me coming back! It makes me feel like I am in my hometown - and let’s not forget about the delicious food, exceptional service, wonderful wine selection and fantastic prices!!!
Because a friend of mine used to work there as well, I started having private events at Orso’s. This became a new family tradition in which case my loud (yet fun!) Italian family and I rented out the back patio during a few winters. A special shout out to Chris and the entire staff for putting up with my group! We always had a blast!
Shortly after hosting a family event in late February 2018, I went on a first date in March 2018. If you can believe it, my date at the time chose Orso’s. I had lived nearby at the time yet he no idea this was one of “my places”. Needless to say, that man made a great choice, we had a fabulous date and 3.5 years later, we had our rehearsal dinner on the Orso’s back patio just this past August 6, 2021!
While I initially worked with Sienna during the venue booking and pandemic postponements (she is part of the family) who I adore, she moved on to a different adventure and that leads me to Dalia! I met Dalia in person a few months before our event, and we instantly chatted as if we were old friends! She is so kind, and she picked right up where Sienna left off which made the transition easy! What a great hiring decision! A special thanks to Dalia and the team who created a memorable and incredible event for our families and friends!
Working with the team at Orso’s over the years has been seamless, fun, and very organized! No detail goes unnoticed and the service staff always delights us!
Brett and I can’t wait to come back on dates as host events for years to come. This is, after all, the place where I fell in love with my now husband!
Thank you again to Dalia, Chris and everyone for such a great experience! See you soon! ;-)
Orso's is a beautiful restaurant in every facet. The food, the atmosphere, and the staff are all top-notch. We selected them as our vendor for our bridal shower. Their prices are incredibly reasonable, much better than anywhere else we looked. ...
Their atmosphere inside is cozy and outside is lovely with natural greenery. Their food is delicious (MUST TRY the Jalapeno Gnocchi!). And Lynette, their event planner, is such a friendly and accommodating, that she made the entire planning process a breeze. Not to mention all of the staff that worked there that day were not only friendly but also quite efficient and quick at their jobs. They helped us re-setup everything in a flash when our outdoor bridal shower got hit with unexpected rain! We had an amazing bridal shower there and we'll definitely be back for food!
I held my sons wedding rehearsal dinner here. I live in Florida and could not be there to actually see and make all the arrangements. Nakita worked with me long distance on all the details every step of the way and made it so easy. Everything w...
as beautiful and perfect! The food is AMAZING. All 50 of my guests agreed . The staff and service was incredible. The atmosphere and ambiance on the outdoor patio is so lovely. I would definitely recommend Orso’s restaurant for any special occasion .
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2022
Jodi, it was a pleasure working with you, thank you for celebrating with us!
Hope you come in to see us the next time you are in Chicago!
Best wishes to you and the family!
Nakita
We could not have chosen a better place for our wedding celebration. All thanks to the welcoming atmosphere at Orso's Rest. We put our trust in the hands of Nakita and her staff and they took care of every detail from start to finish. The resul...
t was far beyond our own expectations! Excellent organization, service, environment and food. The evening passed smoothly, excitingly and in perfect harmony. Thank you for making our celebration an unforgettable one! It was a dream! We are still dreaming!
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2022
Beth,
Thank you so much! Everything about the wedding was truly beautiful! I am honored to have been apart of such an amazing celebration. We are all still talking about it over here! Happy to have met you both.
Talk soon
Nakita
Orso's was an absolutely wonderful vendor for our rehearsal dinner. It was easy to book and we were so excited that we were able to do a semi-private party on their patio. The space out there is absolutely beautiful, our guests were so impresse...
d. The only hard part was choosing between all the delicious food options. Everyone loved the food we chose and local friends and family all commented how much they loved the restaurant and would have to come back. We originally were working with a different coordinator there but about a week before Nakita took over for our event and did so seamlessly. She was very attentive to our group the night of and made sure we had everything we needed.
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2022
Annie, it was a pleasure working with you, thank you so much for the shoutout! Look forward to having you again!
Best Wishes
Nakita
Orzo’s was an awesome venue to host a rehearsal dinner for my son and his beautiful bride-to-be! The North Patio was perfect for our 45 guests. There was ample space for seating and also an area for guests to mingle. Lynette was wonderful to wo...
rk with and the food was amazing! I highly recommend Orso’s for any special occasion!!
Orso’s was the best possible place to have our rehearsal dinner. I had been coming to Orso’s for Italian dinners for 10 years now. So when I was getting married I knew I wanted Orso’s to host our rehearsal. I have had girls Christmas dinners in...
the patio and lunch and dates inside. But I never knew they had a rooftop. Lynette showed us the rooftop and we instantly fell in love. Lynette was amazing and always responded very promptly. She went above and beyond to fit our needs and answer any and app questions. She even printed our menus for everyone’s: which for a bride was one less thing I had to do. And placed the name cards I needed beforehand. The ambiance was something out of a story book. The flowers were just stunning that you didn’t have to add any of your own decor. We brought a little speaker and played frank Sinatra which was plenty of music for everyone to hear. The staff was so accommodating and quick whenever we needed anything. We fit 37 people comfortably on the rooftop patio. Everyone after was telling us we hit it out of the park with the rehearsal dinner and food. They even said it was the best rehearsal dinner they had ever been to, and I couldn’t agree more. I would choose Orso’s again over and over a million times. Thanks Lynette, Orso’s, and staff. It was truly memorable.
We had our daughter’s engagement party here & it exceeded expectations for sure! Lynette was a pleasure to work with & the food was fabulous! The wait staff was incredibly attentive & even packed up the leftovers for us to take home. I highly r...
ecommend this place & we checked a lot of other places on the same street & their prices were very reasonable compared to most!
We couldn't have had a better experience at Orso's! Lynette and the entire team made my daughter's wedding a truly magical experience! Lynette was delightful, knowledgeable, responsive, professional and so easy to work with throughout the entir...
e planning process. I cannot speak highly enough about how accommodating Lynette and all the team were ensuring that every detail was attended to so, as the mother of the bride, I could fully enjoy the event! And that I did!! All the guests loved the family style dining, and the food was simply out of this world!
We hosted a Bridal Shower upstairs on the private deck for about 30 people on a beautiful sunny day. Everything was perfect. Lynette and staff were excellent to work with, the food was delicious, the service was attentive, and the ambiance w...
as spectacular! I highly recommend Orso's for any event. You won't be disappointed!
I hosted a small bridal shower (15 people) in the Tiffany Room at Orsos and it was fantastic. Lynette was so nice to work with throughout the process - they made personalized menu cards for the event, too! Awesome food and very affordable!
Recently held my daughter's bridal shower at Orso's and it was a wonderful experience! The food was delicious and the staff was excellent. Lynette was absolutely delightful to work with and I would highly recommend this venue!
The event went perfect because of the excellent service and effort from the staff and Lynette. It's the perfect setting in upper deck area and food and drink were excellent
Lynette, Orlando and their team were absolutely the BEST! We had a family engagement party dinner with Orsos on their rooftop area and it was perfect in every way possible. The food was amazing and their party set up process with flawless. I co...
uld not say better things about Orsos and would 100% have a party with them again!
We recently hosted a bridal shower at Orso’s and it was a wonderful experience. The food was delicious (Nutella French toast, mmmm) and the service was great. The patio is gorgeous too.
It happened to be during the old town art festival when r...
oads were closed and they were extremely helpful and accommodating, from coming in early to retrieve our cake to meeting us at the closest open intersection with a dolly to unload.
I would 100% recommend Orso’s for a wedding event!
Recently hosted my sisters bridal shower on semi private patio. Lynette was amazing to work with from the very beginning. She was always so responsive to my emails and calls and the day of the shower she was a saving grace making sure everythin...
g was set up. The staff was extremely attentive and the drinks and food and ambiance were perfect.
We held my son's rehearsal dinner at Orso's. All the guests raved about the atmosphere, the food, and the service. Lynnette was very helpful and a dream to work with. I highly recommend it.
Orso’s private deck was the perfect spot for my engagement party. Great staff, great atmosphere - would recommend.
We held our rehearsal dinner at Orso's and could not speak more highly about our experience. Lynette was incredibly helpful in helping us pick spaces and set the menu, and was more than accommodating on the day of the event, allowing us to use ...
an inside space when our original outdoor space wasn't usable due to rain. The food and drinks were tasty and reasonably priced, the service was great and our guests had a great time - we'd highly recommend Orso's for your wedding event or just a night out!
Response from the Vendor on 06/07/2022
Thank you so much for the review, and congratulations!
Wonderful venue for a wedding shower. Great food and top service!
Response from the Vendor on 05/26/2022
Thank you Suzette! It was a pleasure working with you. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Our coordinator Lynette was very helpful and easy to work with. The food was excellent, delivered in family style and plenty of food.
Response from the Vendor on 05/26/2022
Hi John, thank you for your feedback! We had a great time with your party and hope you'll visit us when you're back in town!
We used Orso's for our rehearsal dinner and it was hands down the best decision we made. They were so accommodating and helpful throughout the planning process, and were so understanding with COVID when we had to postpone for a full year. The s...
pace was perfect for what we wanted. Their outdoor patio is dreamy and their food was delicious. Don't sleep on this place!
Response from the Vendor on 05/26/2022
Hi Mary Kate, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! I think our staff had as much fun as your party did!
We had a rehearsal dinner for 30 people. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas and looked just beautiful. The room had a gold ceiling with beautiful chandeliers. The food was outstanding and the service was terrific! I worked with 3 se...
parate coordinators, due to Covid, and each one was wonderful and helpful.
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Orso’s and it was amazing! The staff was incredible and so accommodating! We had a number of guests with dietary restrictions and Orso’s made sure each restriction was met. Lynette was so helpful and so easy to...
work with!
Our Rehearsal Dinner, event planner, Nakita - she was truly awesome! Nakita arranged for outdoor dinner for us with contingency backup dining arrangements indoors. That proved prudent as rain came in and we dined indoors. The food, friendly sta...
ff, excellent service, ambiance, pricing - all were first rate! Kudos to all and thank you so much Nakita!
We hosted our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at Orso's and it was just wonderful! Dalia, Nakita, Chris, and the entire staff did such a wonderful job. Dalia and Nakita were there for any questions or requests I had, and everything...
flowed so smoothly. The food, as always, was delicious, and the patio was just such a beautiful setting! We were so happy with the entire event and a great time was had by all.
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Orso's and it could not have gone more perfectly! The food was unbelievable and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our guests were having a wonderful time. We will absolutely be back to Orsos!!
Growing up in Chicago and coming from a large Italian family my first requisite in searching for the perfect place was great Italian food with a quaint Italian neighborhood vibe and Orso’s did not disappoint! We decided on the patio for the eve...
nt and it was lovely! Dalia was a great help planning the event. I was worried because I started with Sienna and she was so helpful and accommodating. Dalia took over seamlessly. She was very helpful with all of the planning. She anticipated the possibility of rain and the staff seamlessly moved the tables with hardly a distraction to any of the the 60 guests it was amazing.
The food was fabulous everyone raved! The service was also wonderful the staff was very helpful and the patio was lovely!
Agnese, was so thoughtful she stayed to meet us and make sure everything was as we hoped before the party began!
I can’t say enough of how great my experience was from initial planning to the actual event. It was lovely and memorable! Not to mention delicious!
I highly recommend Orso’s for your next event!
Hosted a bridal shower under the pergola on back patio. Every detail was perfect. Dalia guided me through the entire event. Was so easy for me to plan! Food and service was excellent.
My fiancé and I had a small engagement celebration with some friends on the two rooftop patios. The setting was gorgeous, the service was immaculate, and the food was delicious. Leading up to the event, we worked with Dalia who was an absolute ...
rock star. She was kind, responsive, and extremely accommodating. On the night of the event, Dalia – along with Nickita and Victor – helped make the night run smoother than butter. My fiancé and I couldn't have been happier with how the night turned out, and we plan on booking another private event in the future!
We had my daughter's Bridal Party Luncheon with 16 people here on the day before her wedding. The setting was beautiful out on the patio with white tablecloths. Orso's provided a beautifully printed menu card for each place setting to describ...
e our family style lunch. Our servers were good and attentive. I would not recommend the potatoes with the salmon. They did not look appetizing at all. We did love the salmon and the eggplant most of all!
Orso's is definitely the best place in Chicago to have an affordable and stress-free wedding! Agnese' and Dalia were attentive, punctual, flexible and beyond helpful in planning and execution. After getting to know the food, the staff and how ...
Orso's operates, I knew they were professionals and that we would receive excellent service but somehow they still exceeded my expectations! My husband and I would love to get married there every weekend if we could! Our guests are still full from dinner and raving about the food a month later!
I hosted a surprise bridal brunch shower for my daughter at Orso's. I was given a number of seating options and selected the covered back patio. Dalia was wonderful to work with prior to the event with excellent communication, and set up a nice...
, semi private area for our event. Our menu and bar choices were excellent, and we received fantastic service throughout our event. I highly recommend Orso's for events large and small!
We had our wedding rehearsal at Orso's June 3, 2021. Their patio was great and very beautiful! We had around 40 guests and everyone was able to walk around and sit comfortably. We had a great time working with Orso's event planning staff. They ...
were very open and understanding with the last minute changes from the pandemic. Also, the food is great! Classic italian food that was delicious. We love going there for dinners as well with family and friends!
Orso's really came through on putting together a lovely rehearsal dinner at the beginning of June. The patio was set up perfectly so that all of our guests had ample room to sit, stand, and move around. The wait staff was also on top of their g...
ame. We would highly recommend considering Orso's for your party
We had a wonderful night celebrating our wedding dinner at Orsos! The food was delicious and the service was even better. Thank you for a night to remember!
We had the most amazing wedding celebration at orsos!! Their beautiful outdoor garden was perfect for our celebration - their staff and service was impeccable throughout the entire night with attention to every detail. It was a pleasure to work...
with Sienna, their coordinator - who made the planning process extremely easy ! Highly recommend this space for your event !
Sienna is perfection to work with. She is organized, responsive and knowledgeable! Due to the pandemic, we had to scale back our original plan for our reception. Through all changes, Orso's was receptive and excited to help us plan the perfect ...
reception. Sienna was able to arrange tables and section off a portion of the patio to accommodate our smaller group. The servers night of was absolutely incredible, so attentive and made sure to come by frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. Not to mention, the food was amazing... still dreaming about the fresh bread, pasta and delicious drinks. We are planning a larger celebration at Orso's next year and I absolutely cannot wait to bring all of our guests there to celebrate!
My husband and I just had our wedding at Orsos in their beautiful garden patio a few weeks ago. The Orsos staff is amazing, making our day so special and exactly how we wanted. Especially given all of the ever evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Orsos ...
was very helpful and responsive with any and every question we had given the circumstances. We highly recommend Orsos for any event. Great food, staff and beautiful venue!
The Orsos staff is one of the most service-oriented in the industry, the italian food is absolutely delicious, and the outdoor spaces are beautiful. We initially booked the outdoor back patio for our rehearsal dinner and as COVID circustances ...
worsened, Sienna and her team were flexible enough to accomodate us for the wedding reception. Not only did she accomodate and keep us up to date on the changing rules in downtown Chicago, she proactively planned and made suggestions to avoid replanning in the future. Sienna provided us strong support, guidance, and advice to keep our guests safe and ensure we had one of the best nights of our life. She helped us coordinate drop-offs (of reception related items) and made time to setup all our items on the back patio better than we could've done ourselves. She was organized, accessible, transparent, and did everything she could to make planning and the day-of easy for us and my family throughout the entire process. With the regulations in Chicago (masks on unless eating, staying at tables, etc), the Orsos team stopped by our tables every few minutes to ensure guests drinks were all topped off---numerous guests reached out to us complimenting the attentiveness and special care the Orsos team provided all our guests on our big day. After our wonderful dinner and reception, the Orsos team cleaned up all our decorations and packed them up for an easy pickup the next day. There were so many other little things the Orsos team helped with that alleviated us and our families of typical responsibitilies here and there. If you are interested in recieving top-notch service, enjoying the delicious Italian food, and celebrating with lovely scenery, I 100% recommend Orsos. I would choose them all over again for my wedding reception or rehearsal dinner.
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2020
Alexa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! It means so much to us to have the good word of Orso's events spread, especially now more than ever. It was an absolute pleasure to plan and coordinate with you, despite th...
e circumstance brought on this year by COVID-19. We are so thrilled to hear you and your guests enjoyed every aspect of the event from booking to cake!
We wish you and Josh all the best on your next chapter together and await your return!
Celebrated a small wedding shower on the patio- it was wonderful! Food delicious, service fantastic, setting was lovely!
Would highly recommend !
We hosted a shower on the roof deck and it was perfect! The staff was so accommodating and made any request we asked for work!! They did specialized menus which were adorable and the brunch food was delicious and reasonable! Would recommend to ...
anyone and loved working with Sienna!
When I decided I wanted to have my wedding at Orso's over a year ago, Sienna was so wonderful at getting back to me quickly with answers to all my questions. They were very accommodating with the vision I had in mind. The food and beverage pack...
ages I thought were reasonably priced and when we toured the restaurant patio it was absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately due to COVID my fiance and I had to make the tough decision to cancel our wedding in Chicago. I 100% recommend this venue.
We held our rehearsal dinner for about 30 people on the back patio. In January, it was just as beautiful even with the covering. It snowed 6 inches while we were there, and we had no issues staying warm. The bartender was wonderful and personab...
le. We were able to do a walk through as our "rehearsal" on the patio as well. We are frequent Orso's guests, and the food was delicious as always!
My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner at Orso's on the patio and it could not have gone better - the food was phenomenal, working with Sienna was seamless and she was there the entire time to make sure we had everything we needed. I can't r...
ecommend them enough for any party needs!
Response from the Vendor on 02/18/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! Congratulations!
My husband and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Orso's after knowing how wonderful and attentive the staff is (not to mention how delicious the food is too!) When we walked in, the back patio was turned into this gorgeous arrangement of ca...
ndles, flowers and vases to match our wedding colors (rose gold and navy) and the service was PERFECT!! All of the staff was extremely attentive - not only to the bride and groom but to every single guest that was there. They definitely went above and beyond and we are so appreciative of all the hard work they put in to make a very special moment for us even better!
TimG
The staff was amazing for our rehearsal dinner throughout the entire process, the food was amazing and they truly made the night special.
We already love Orso's so of course we thought of it as a location for our rehearsal dinner this August. We rented the whole rooftop for around 30 people and it was absolutely wonderful! From the beginning Sienna was so great to work with, sh...
e really made our event perfect! The cost is incredibly reasonable and the food is delicious! They even made cute menus for us and let us drop off our bridal party gifts earlier in the day, which was very convenient. Orso's is the perfect location for any event or dinner or brunch, but especially for a very special rehearsal dinner. We highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2019
Thank you so much for sharing! We are so happy to hear such kind words!
I can’t say enough about Orso’s restaurant. I just had our son’s Rehearsal Dinner there and it was magical. Sienna and Tina worked together to make it a night to remember. I live in Florida and had concerns on how I would manage this special oc...
casion. Tina and Sienna put my worries to rest. We had over a hundred people for appetizers, drinks, dinner, dessert, and everything was delicious! Sienna even created an entre that wasn’t on the menu for my daughter-in-law. The patio looked like a fairytale with all the twinkle lights, candles, and flower arrangements that Tina worked so hard to create. I can’t thank you both enough for creating a memorable occasion that I will never forget. I highly recommend Orso’s for any special occasion!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2019
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so grateful to hear the evenings success and all the help that went into it, surly paid off!
Congratulations!
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Orso's and would highly recommend it. We had around 70 attendees and were able to fit comfortably in Orso's back patio. It was a lovely space, especially on a mild late summer evening. In general, Sienna and th...
e rest of Orso's team were great to work with to plan the dinner. Sienna accommodated a couple of specific requests related to dietary restrictions (the groom is gluten-free and other guests had severe allergies) and helped us to show a video during the event. The food was tasty and there was plenty of it. Orso's provided all the equipment we need to make toasts and everything worked perfectly. In general, it was a great night!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2019
An absolute pleasure to host your rehearsal dinner! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It means so much to hear your evening with us was a success!
This venue made our rehearsal dinner the most amazing event we had prepared for. Sienna is the coordinator and when it comes to giving VIP service she delivers beyond any venue. The patio is romantic and beautiful without any need for extra dec...
orations. They have beautiful lights that give the atmosphere an amazing vibe at night and the bar and staff are very friendly and accommodating beyond what I have seen in any venue. The place holds 100+++ guests. The patio is covered so no worries about rain. Sienna has this magical touch of making everything work the way as planned and if you are under her wings you are in absolutely amazing hands for any event!!! I highly recommend this hidden gem.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2019
Koo,
Thank you so much for sharing your review with us! It is our pleasure to be apart of your memories for such a special time in your life. Congratulations!
Orso's was absolutely incredible. Earlier this summer, my husband and I decided to get married on the 10 year anniversary of our first date. We booked Orso's with only 3 weeks until our event, and we couldn't have had a more perfect party. Sien...
na and Christopher made the planning process completely painless despite our time crunch. We had a small affair (only 18 people), and decided to host both the ceremony and dinner in the private side dining room. We arrived to find the room set exactly to our specifications, and everything was perfect. The ceremony was held in the back half of the room, and upon its conclusion the staff quickly moved the chairs around our long table to make way for our first dance and cake-cutting. The restaurant played our first dance song for us, and they cut and served our cake without an extra charge. The food was phenomenal--our guests raved about dinner, and wait staff was top-notch, keeping drinks filled all night. It was honestly everything I'd imagined and somehow even better. The restaurant is such a gorgeous setting--our pictures turned out beautifully. Thank you, Orso's, for making our special occasion a night to remember.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2019
Alison,
We are so thrilled to hear your experience with us! We pride ourselves on making all your memories with us so special! Thank your for your kind words. Congratulations on 10 years!
I had my rehearsal dinner at Orso’s on the north patio for 25 guests. The greenery and string lights were beautiful! It created a romantic atmosphere. The service and food were great. It was a perfect summer night event. Highly recommend.
Best well kept secret in the city. My clients and all their guests enjoyed an amazing evening on Orso's rooftop for an unforgettable rehearsal dinner. Yes, it's true not only do they have an awesome patio but they have a fabulous roof top for...
private events. It was a an absolute pleasure working with Sienna and the rest of the staff at Orso's from start to finish. Their food and customer service is top notch!
We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Orso's, and it was everything we wanted. The overhanging greenery and fairy lights were so romantic, and gave it a wonderful Old World atmosphere. We knew the food would be good, but they exce...
eded our expectations. Drinks were well-mixed, and service amazing throughout. Can't recommend it enough. Shout out to Sienna for making the whole process so easy and stress-free.
We recently held our son’s rehearsal dinner at Orso’s and it was magnificent! My husband and I live out of town so we were completely dependent on Sienna, the restaurant event planner. She was so helpful and always responded quickly to emails....
Extremely professional. The setting is perfect. We had 84 guests on the outdoor patio and everyone loved it with the ferns and greenery. The food was delicious and plentiful. The staff was pleasant and gracious. Just a lovely, lovely evening. I highly recommend this Chicago location for any event.
We had our wedding dinner reception May 2019 and let me tell you everyone was amazing! From the beginning Chris and Sienna were really nice and great to work with. They answered all our questions and responded quickly whenever we had any questi...
ons. Our family had always lover the food there and the customer service has always been great so we were not worried about that at all. We had a small wedding party, just about 40guests including us, so this place is great for small or larger weddings! The outdoor garden is just beautiful! Everything was perfect that day and we can’t thank Orso’s enough!!!❤️
We held our wedding dinner for 70 people at Orso’s on their back patio (end of May) and it couldn’t have been more perfect...it truly was the perfect space. What was even better, if the weather decided to change and rain, they had a back up pla...
n to move us inside and use the main dinning area...the whole place was ours and it was great! Their event manager (Sienna) was also incredible to work with...she was on top of things 100% of the time, proactive, scheduled multiple visits for us to sit with her and go through the whole evening to ensure everything went smooth...and she NAILED it! The staff and kitchen that helped with dinner was also great. Constantly checking with guests on drinks, keeping an eye out on when to clear, delivered everyone’s preordered entree selection correctly and the food was served hot (and not the type of hot as it’s been sitting under a lamp...but hot as in it came straight off the grill/out of the oven!). And the best part...our guests were talking about how great the meal and service was!
Orso’s truly is a great place to host a wedding dinner (or any event really) and we wouldn’t hesitate a second recommending it!
We did our rehearsal dinner at Orso's. We were graciously given the entire beer garden/patio area because of the cold and bad weather. Everything about the rehearsal dinner was perfect. I take three factors into account. The ambiance and space ...
was perfect. Very spacious, warm, open, easy to get around and sit for the entire party. The service was outstanding. Every person, especially the main event planner Sienna Milito, was very kind, professional, earnest, and showed a genuine interest in making sure everyone was fully taken care of. And most important, the food was amazing. We actually had more than we could eat, which is always good to be over-served rather than under-served. The value for the quality and quantity of the food was very, very good and hard to match. The ambiance, service, and food were all top-notch. We highly recommend Orso's.
We had both our ceremony and reception at Orso's. If there was a six star rating system, we would have used it for Orso's for a six star experience. Sienna and the staff were outstanding, the food was delicious and it's a perfect venue. We had ...
130 people throughout the restaurant and back patio. It was intimate without feeling cramped. We were SO lucky to have our wedding here and feel forever grateful for the memories we'll have of this great day.
I already had a special place in my heart for Orso's (was my husband and I's 2nd date spot) so we knew we wanted to host our rehearsal dinner there.
Originally we had planned to do the dinner in back with heat lamps, but of course Chicago thre...
w us a cold one and Sienna (the planner at Orsos) quickly took charge and helped us set up inside before guests arrived. So many tea lights, amazing music and friendly staff made it such a wonderful event!
Lastly, how could I forget about the food! I'm a vegetarian and also have vegan family members. They were SO accommodating and made sure everyone left happy and full!
Couldn't recommend more if you are looking for a warm, cozy, Italian party!
What a spectacular evening! Orso’s was so much more than I expected. The patio proved to be the most beautiful venue that we could have imagined.
Sienna was incredable creative and accommodating and helped to make the engagement party one to r...
emember. The food was fantastic and the staff Impeccable. If you are looking for a place to dine or have a private party look no further.
Orso’s is the place to be.
Both our ceremony and reception were held at Orso's, which was the most amazing, unique and gorgeous venue. I have gotten so many compliments on the intimate and lush setting, the unique venue choice and the FOOD. Sienna, our event coordinator,...
is our wedding hero. She consistently went above and beyond, to answer my 10 million emails, offer advice and always finding a solution to any issue or request I had. Our ceremony and reception were so smooth because of her planning and willingness to help with anything. Additionally, Tina at Orso's agreed to decorate an arch for us at the last minute for the ceremony, and boy was it worth every penny. She did such a phenomenal job and was respectful of our tight budget. Overall, I can't imagine a better venue for our ceremony and reception. I know many people hold their rehearsal dinners here, but f you're considering a more intimate wedding, ~100 people or less, stop looking and choose Orso's for the ceremony and reception. The best day of our lives, thank you, Orso's and Sienna!! <3 <3 <3
We planned a couples shower on the outdoor covered patio for September. With variable weather this time of year, we felt this venue provided cover for a wide range of weather conditions.
We initially met with Sienna, their event planner. She ...
immediately put us at ease and made the entire process smooth and drama free. We were able to drop off our flowers, party favors and table decorations the day before. Sienna even had someone with incredible handwriting create our table signs on our provided easels.
The morning of the shower, the entire patio was power washed and clean, and table linens and decorations were out.
We opted for a buffet and wine/beer bar service for a brunch. The bar service was extremely attentive, and our guests raved about the food (in particular the Nutella French Toast was a huge hit). The food was excellent and plentiful, and my son had extra bacon to take home.
Many of our guests live in the area and were surprised to see such a unique patio in back of this awesome restaurant. I know they will return because the food, service and location were so good. They have a really cute deck upstairs as well, but it was not big enough to handle our crowd of 65 people.
I cannot thank Orso's, Chris, and Sienna enough for providing a perfect spot with such attentive service for our shower. I highly recommend this as a location for anyone's private party event.
We hosted a beautiful bridal shower on the restaurant's back patio. The entire planning process with Orso's was seamless. The planner was so helpful and flexible, and the staff was incredible! Orso's special touches, like providing personalized...
menus, beautiful linens, and valet parking, made the event even more special. The bride and her guests enjoyed the food, the space, and the service. Thank you Orso's for making this event such an incredible one.
We held my bridal shower September 2018 and couldn’t have picked a better venue! It was outside in their beautiful back patio, very cozy and romantic. The food was so good, there were no leftovers, literally. The staff was soooo friendly and ac...
commodating. We had many guests that didn’t live in the city and offered us valet services. I highly recommend this venue!
A perfect spot for any occasion! My family recently hosted a bridal shower at Orso's and it was absolutely wonderful. The space outside is beautifully decorated and is a perfect atmosphere for any occasion. The food was absolutely delicious, tr...
uly an authentic Italian cuisine. Sienna and the entire Orso's staff ensured our vision for the shower was executed perfectly. Could not have asked for a better experience. Grazie mille!
We had our rehearsal dinner at Orso's and had a wonderful experience. The food and atmosphere were both great. Most importantly, the staff was tremendous to work with, and did a truly wonderful job. We couldn't have been happier.
I have lived in Old Town for most of my life and had always loved Orso's. When it came to picking a place for my bridal shower, this was the first option that came to mind. Their back patio terrace area is unbelievably beautiful with greenery a...
nd vines everywhere, as if we were in Italy! The food was amazing as well as the beverages. The hospitality was however the greatest part of the evening. Everyone was so kind and helpful. We truly enjoyed our event.
Orso’s was the best. Sienna the event coordinator was outstanding. The roof top was beautiful. I would recommend Orso’s.
My husband and I chose to hold our rehearsal dinner at Orso’s on the back patio. Our rehearsal was on a Thursday night and we only had about 40 people for the dinner so we chose to rent out half of the back patio and we could not have been happ...
ier with the choice!
We were initially worried about only renting out half of the venue, thinking that it might be loud or feel weird since it was only semi private but the staff at Orso’s do a fantastic job of making your event feel secluded from the rest of the diners. We had box planters of flowers (provided by Orso’s) to separate the patio in half and they provided tables to place our bridal party gift bags and decorations on! We even had a few empty vases in our box of decorations and they put fresh flowers in them to add to the decor! With the string lighting, the printed custom menus (provided by Orso’s) and the decor of the restaurant, we barely had to do any decorating of our own!
The staff was wonderful to work with - particularly Sienna, our coordinator. She helped us arrange a tasting and made sure that everything went off without a hitch! We decided to open the second half of the night to friends and family that were in town for the wedding and Sienna made sure they were covered under our contracted drink package.
We did the food family style and served two rigatoni dishes and a chicken dish and our guests loved it! They particularly enjoyed the family style serving so everyone got to try everything!
The one piece of advice I would give to others having their rehearsal dinner here is to take them up on the microphone and sound system if you plan to do toasts and speeches. We elected not to go with the sound system thinking we could just project our voices but I think the sound system would have been worth the extra cost!
All in all, we had a great time and would highly recommend the venue for a beautiful (and tasty!) rehearsal dinner.
We had the party of a lifetime at Orso's, August 3. It was a 5 star wedding celebration for my son and his bride. Our guests could not stop raving about this beautiful venue. The patio was gorgeous. The food was delicious served by an attent...
ive, efficient and polite wait staff. Sienna, our event planner, was outstanding. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed. Our guests can not stop talking about how wonderful this event was. Working with Orso's was a pleasure. This experience was something we will treasure forever. Thank you Orso's for a truly memorable evening.
We had our Wedding Reception at Orso's this July 2018. We really were looking for a small, intimate celebration with our closest family and friends in a spot with a great atmosphere and most especially great food. I cannot express how perfectly...
our reception went!! The food was absolutely delicious and my whole party was raving about all of it, from the apps, entrees and dessert (We chose Penne alla Vodka, Lasagna Bolognese, Pesce Bianco, and the Filet for our entrees). We have leftovers still and our whole party was stuffed. I really felt it was very reasonably priced and more than worth it. The atmosphere was perfect, their outdoor patio is almost magical and we were accommodated with plenty of space. The service was incredible, I cant count how many of our party told us that their wine glasses were filled back up before they even drank half. The planning was so easy with Sienna and she was wonderful to work with. She was very sweet, accommodating, and made everything go just as planned and better! She was very quick to respond to all of my questions along the way and was there for the entire event. They even made room to store a very large frozen ice cream cake delivered early in the day and cut it up for us to serve with no extra charge. I highly recommend this venue for any part of your wedding events. I cannot say enough how happy we were with our experience. Thanks Orso's!!
My friends hosted my Bridal Shower at Orso's on the back patio. We could not have had a better experience! The staff was all very friendly and attentive. The food was great and we even got leftovers to take with us. I would highly recommend Ors...
o's for a shower, wedding or any party. The back patio is beautiful! Many thanks to Sienna for helping us book and coordinate everything!
We were so happy we had our rehearsal dinner here! Sienna was amazing to work with! We had a few specific dietary requests and they were more than accommodating. The staff was so attentive and friendly! Our guests never had an empty glass. ...
:) . Plus the decor is beautiful, old-world Chicago. Our guests loved it. I would HIGHLY recommend Orso's!
We had our rehearsal dinner at Orso's in June 2018, and I can't recommend it highly enough! They were so easy to work with and so accommodating. The back patio was absolutely beautiful, and all of our guests raved about the beautiful setting an...
d delicious food all weekend. They were extra accommodating when our rehearsal ended early and our guests showed up to dinner 30 minutes early, as they allowed us to start our evening earlier than our contract stated. This was the perfect spot for our rehearsal dinner! 5 stars!
Our rehearsal dinner at Orso's was everything we hoped for and more! Sienna was fantastic to work with, helping to plan the menu, seating arrangements, etc. and made sure everything ran smoothly during the dinner. Can't say enough good things a...
bout the food and serving staff. We looked all around the city to book a private patio -- Orso's has one of the best. The greenery, large private bar, outdoor lighting and Italian music via speakers all added to the ambiance. Special shout out to Sienna for going the extra mile to handle all the technical equipment for our slide show/video!
We had our rehearsal dinner at Orso’s and it was perfect in every way. We worked with Sienna during the planning process and she was awesome — accommodating to every request and adding little touches to help pull the evening together. The entir...
e staff was great and very attentive the night of, and the food of course was amazing! We highly recommend for any sort of event.
We held a lunch reception for 25 guests at Orso's after our small ceremony. The event planner, Sienna, was a dream to work with. She was so responsive, accommodated all of our requests, and she and her team did a great job setting up the space ...
for us with virtually no direction from me (which is what I wanted!). The restaurant itself is a stunning venue, it's decorated in an old-Chicago elegance style, without being too gaudy or overpowering. The food was excellent (especially the tiramisu!), and they were even able to provide a vegan dish for one guest.
We hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner at Orso’s for close to 30 people on the patio. It was warm and cozy even on a chilly night.
We showed up earlier than our reservation and they took us right in to start our night. The staff & bartender wer...
e great, and our food was delicious. We had Calamari and Caprese salad appetizers, Salmon, Chicken Marsala and Eggplant parm entrees and cannolis for desert to top it off.
Thanks to Sienna for helping us plan it from North Carolina.
My wife and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary at Orso's in their "side" room (which may not inspire by name, but is a quite beautiful and unique space). Sienna was very helpful in planning our event and menu. And the food was excellent. It wa...
s a great experience for us and all our guests - there was room for young kids to roam around and plenty of comfort for older adults. We'll definitely be back again for future celebrations.
We held our rehersal dinner at Orso's in December and could not have asked for a romantic winter spot. We rented out the back patio and it was warm and cozy. We did not need to provide any decorations, there was way too much delicious food, and...
we loved that we had carafes of wine floating around in addition to a bartender. It was so amazing to have the back all to ourselves and they even let us have it later than we rented so that more of our out of town wedding guests could join after dinner. Loved everything about our rehersal dinner and working with the staff at Orso's!
If you are looking for an Italian, casual, charming environment, that offers fantastic food supported by wonderful service, consider Orso's Restaurant.
My son ask for help in hosting a surprise engagement party for his fiancee. He gave me a ...
list of several restaurants that he had great experiences at with his fiancee. Orso's was on the short list.
When I called and talked with Sienna, she was so helpful from our very first conversation. We were trying to find a place that was charming yet functional for a late winter surprise party. The enclosed patio at Orso's fit the bill!!!
We had a fantastic open bar and buffet. Several different pizza options with salad, appetizers (received many compliments on the calamari)and yummy dessert. The evening was a great success!
The staff at Orso's was very accommodating and professional. When we approached the two hour mark, my husband was discreetly asked if we wanted to extend our time (which we did). The buffet was always tended to and the patio looked great!
Thank you Sienna!
This place is amazing! We hosted a Bridal shower there for about 30 woman and it was perfect. We were able to bring all the décor and picture drop for photos. We had the best services and food. Sienna is the event coordinator and very easy t...
o work with. She accommodated us in all the ways we asked. I would highly recommend renting the space.
We had our rehearsal dinner on the private deck at Orso's on 10/20. We had 25 people on the guest list and I had a complete vision for how I imagined the space when our guests arrived. Allie was with me every step of the way and made sure tha...
t every small request was considered. When we walked up to the deck the night of the rehearsal our guests were silenced by the beauty and elegance and magic of the space. Then as the cocktails and foot came out, the waitstaff just rocked it! They were wonderful and the food was delicious. This is all thanks to Allie and her team that night. It was simply magical. We are still in awe of the perfection that the team at Orso's created for us on such a special weekend. Thank you!!
Amazing. We had our rehearsal dinner here on 10/06/2017. The service and food was amazing. We could not have been more happy with everything. We definitely recommend Orso's!
We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Orso's in September 2017. We had 70 guests in attendance and their patio was able to accommodate our guests for a seated ceremony and then a family style dinner. It was the perfect location for us...
as it offered the intimacy we were looking for on our wedding day, as well as a beautiful setting. Guests were welcomed with a drink prior to the ceremony and a champagne toast at the conclusion. As the staff were moving the chairs from the ceremony to the dinner tables, our guests were able to enjoy the wedding band and the upstairs patio for pictures and mingling.
After several food and wine tastings prior to our wedding day, we were able to decide on a menu that is still being raved about from our guests. The menu included bruschetta, Caesar salad, Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce, Chicken Vesuvius with green beans, Pesce Bianco with sautéed spinach and Sausage and Peppers. Dessert included the tiramisu and Lemoncello dessert. We upgraded the red and white wine from the house wine selections. We really appreciate Chris' (Orso's manager) guidance with both the wine selections and the menu!
After dinner, guests enjoyed our band and dancing. It was an evening to remember!
We worked with Allie, the event coordinator, and she ensured that the evening went smoothly and took great care of our guests. The waitstaff is top notch and we heard nothing but rave reviews about the bartenders! We visited Orso's many times leading up to our wedding and have always been impressed by the staff. Extra kudos to Carlos who we first talked to about holding our wedding there back in May!
We are so happy that we celebrated our wedding at Orso's. We look forward to many, many return visits!
We had our rehearsal dinner on the night before our wedding, and it was incredibly magical. The staff was professional, kind, and proactively knew our guests' needs. Everyone was able to relax and fully enjoy the amazing food. Highly recommende...
d!!
My then-fiancée (and now-wife) and I held a joint rehearsal dinner and welcome party on the Orso’s patio in September. We couldn’t have asked for a more fantastic space and staff! In fact, if our guest list was a little bit smaller, we would ha...
ppily have done our entire reception here.
First off, the space is gorgeous. The rooftop terrace is a fantastic, intimate spot for group dinner (we had 35+ guests for the dinner portion). We were treated to wonderful end-of-summer skyline views in addition to a delicious family-style dinner. Downstairs, we held the welcome party for the rest of our guests (we had 100+ attendees for the party). All our guests enjoyed drinking and mingling under the vines and night sky. We were also able to bring in our own florals, picture wall, and more to make the space more uniquely our own. The staff was abundant and plentiful so no one ever had to wait long for a drink or a passed hors d’oeuvre.
The event planners, Elizabeth and Allie, are fantastic to work with. They went above and beyond to accommodate our layout requests, customizations, and budget. They even went so far as to drive outside of the city to find the specific soda for our signature cocktails. And the kitchen even accommodated last-minute, during-the-party requests for 100 desserts. Now that’s service! Also, unlike many of the vendors that we worked with, Orso’s was completely transparent about costs. There were no hidden fees, taxes, gratuities, etc. Everything was upfront. They always seemed much more concerned that we were happy throughout the entire process, rather than nickel-and-diming us every step of the way.
You really can’t go wrong with Orso’s for any part of your wedding.
(And get the jalapeno gnocchi. It’s to die for.)
We had our son and daughter in law's rehearsal dinner at Orso's and we could not have been happier with the way it turned out. Allie and her staff were so accommodating ~ the food was delicious and the patio was beautiful. Our guests were equal...
ly as pleased. Thank you so much for making the start of the wedding weekend spectacular.
Our rehearsal dinner was located here on 9/1/2017. During the entire planning process the staff was prompt and attentive. The ambiance in the Tiffany Room was exactly what we were looking for. My husband and I received so many compliments on th...
e food.
We had the pleasure of hosting our son’s wedding rehearsal dinner on the Terrace at Orso’s on a beautiful Friday evening this August. Four hours later of passed hors d’oeuvres, family style dinner, and open bar for 100 guests…..my husband and ...
I could not have been happier. Allie and her staff continuously exceeded our expectations. Every time I turned around someone was asking if I needed help or what else they could do. I swear the ratio of guest to wait staff was 5 to 1. The next day at the wedding our guests raved about the food from the evening before…..we were just so thrilled that our son and new daughter-in-law loved it!
We hosted a surprise engagement party on the roof deck at Orso's and had an amazing experience. Allie and the team at Orso's made the process really simple and everything went smoothly. The waitstaff provided fantastic service and our entire pa...
rty had a great time. Thank you, Orso's! We'll be back!!
We had our wedding at Orso’s on the Patio. Elizabeth, Allie and Tina made this so painless and produced an amazing vineyard setting. We wanted a fun but intimate setting and the backdrop of the antique bar, hanging plants, grape vines and carri...
age lights made it perfect. Many pictures were also taken under the chandelier, which added to the romance. One of the reasons we chose Orso’s was for the patio and the AMAZING food. They served hors d’ oeuvres on silver platters and made sure everyone had a drink in hand….I do not think I ever saw a glass not full! Our family and friends raved about the dinner and the staff; everyone was so attentive and nice. One of our favorite deserts is the Lemoncello Flutes, which was served and highly received! We came with an idea of how we wanted our wedding to look and that is what we got. Working with Kyle our officiant who happens to tend bar there as well was nothing less than perfect, he truly made our vows special. It was an evening we will NEVER forget, thank you to Elizabeth, Allie, Tina and Kyle…..to say I would recommend Orso’s is a great understatement!!! Cannot wait to return for dinner!
Our Sunday Brunch wedding at Orso's was superb. We held it on the patio with 50 guests. Allie and her staff did an amazing job of handling all details and requests from the large to the minute with equal willingness and grace. The space is bea...
utiful with the grapevine canopy providing beautiful dappled sunlight. The food was absolutely excellent and plentiful. We had a couple of menu changes that were accepted with no issue. We would highly recommend giving Allie a call to discuss your event.
We had my son and daughter in law's rehearsal dinner at Orso's, in the patio. We live in California, but it was no problem communicating with Allie, the Event Planner, through phone or email. She responded promptly and answered all my questions...
with patience and reassurance. She was super accommodating with every single request! She anticipated the little touches that I hadn't even thought of and was great at giving suggestions on how to expedite the serving of the food to 54 people. The day of the dinner, I brought in flowers, place cards for the table and also some string lights (she didn't know I was bringing in the lights). Allie was completely unfazed and said she and her manager would figure out how to best use them. When we arrived for dinner, the tables looked amazing and she had strung the lights throughout the area. The service was excellent! I wish I could remember the names of the servers, but they were wonderful!!! Super friendly, super sweet and seemed so eager to make this night so special. No glass was left empty and they were frequently asking if anyone needed anything. One of the servers had been there a few weeks before when I went in for a tasting. She remembered us and was fantastic, both times!! The salads were delicious and would definitely recommend the tortellaci and tiramisu. I would definitely recommend Orso's for any important event!
My husband and I held our wedding rehearsal dinner at Orso’s in May 2017. Elizabeth and her team made the reservation process very easy. We chose to do the family style entrée options, which our guests really enjoyed because they were able to...
taste several different dishes. Our wine glasses were repeatedly filled throughout the night, as well—always a plus! A;though we planned to do dinner out on the terrace, a rainstorm hit us that night, so we ended up having to move the party indoors to the Tiffany room, which still worked out really well. The food was all delicious, and they even boxed up all our leftovers for us, which made for a great Sunday night meal as we packed for our honeymoon!
My mother and I hosted my sister's bridal shower at this venue. What a team! Throughout the entire planning process, they were always responsive, professional, and flexible with all of our requests. All 38 of our guests enjoyed the beautiful ou...
tdoor space, delicious food, and impeccable service.
We held the rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding on May 18th on the upper deck at Orso's restaurant. The staff was very accommodating, polite and professional. Everyone was responsive to our needs throughout the night. We chose to be served f...
amily style and there was plenty for all and leftovers to bring home. The food was delicious and everyone was complimentary of the location, the food and the staff. We highly recommend this as a spot for your special occasion.
I had a bridal shower at Orso's last weekend and it was perfect! They were so helpful with the planning and attentive to all my requests. The food and service were awesome! The venue is so pretty too.
Contact Info for Orso's Restaurant
1401 N Wells, Chicago, IL
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Sienna Milito
Coordinator
The best part of my job is working with the clients! The joy I get to see on clients faces when everything has finally come together for their special day, is everything to me. My passion is to make sure any event you have with us, is exactly everything you could imagine and more!
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