Orso's Restaurant

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

commodating. We had many guests that didn’t live in the city and offered us valet services. I highly recommend this venue!

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!

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.

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.

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!!

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!

:) . Plus the decor is beautiful, old-world Chicago. Our guests loved it. I would HIGHLY recommend Orso's!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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!

o work with. She accommodated us in all the ways we asked. I would highly recommend renting the space.

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!!

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!

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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.)

ly as pleased. Thank you so much for making the start of the wedding weekend spectacular.

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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!

rty had a great time. Thank you, Orso's! We'll be back!!

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!

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.

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!

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!

tdoor space, delicious food, and impeccable service.

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.

sed with our experience and I would certainly recommend this venue for anyone planning a special event. Elizabeth, the event coordinator, was very timely with comunication and helped plan everything, down to the fine details!

dditionally, the service was spot on- So attentive and lovely. This is the third major event I have thrown at Orso's (one of which was my own wedding reception), and I will continue to work with them over and over again!

e evening. The service and the food were fabulous and the staff happily made accommodation for out of town guests who arrived very late. Orso's provides lots of professional guidance & delivers more than expected. They really are the best.

easy and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend having any special event at Orso's!

s up there, but move dinner inside. The food was delicious, as it always is, and our server Carlos was phenomenal! Book your event here!

utiful, the food was delicious, and the service was impeccably attentive. The guests really enjoyed mingling during cocktails and appetizers, followed by a sit down dinner. I especially appreciate how responsive and thorough Elizabeth was during the planning stages of the event. She arranged the best table layout for our number of guests, took care of dietary requirements, provided a rain contingency plan (not necessary), and promptly responded to my questions. Our guests enjoyed a lovely evening, and I can think of nothing that could have made the event more pleasant.

wonderful! Having a wedding in Chicago can be so daunting and expensive but Orso's was so flexible and respectful of our budget. It was a pleasure working with them and we will most certianly think of them first should we ever have another special event!

on the patio. Service was timed well between courses so that we never felt rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy the night. We ended up bringing in our own wine and the staff handled it effortlessly. The planning process couldn't have been easier, which is definitely a plus when you're juggling all the other pieces of a wedding! They've definitely fine this before, and they do it well.

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es. The evening was a success and the food outstanding. I would definitely recommend Orso's for a private event. A pleasure to work with!

icago with such love, but we have such a deep love for the people, the food, and the atmosphere. I wanted my bride and me to be surrounded by love while we expressed our desire to join our lives together, and our plan worked perfectly. From the moment we sat down to talk with Erich about the event, to the planning with Tina, the tasting with Matt serving us drinks at the bar, to Chris jumping through a litany of hoops on the day of the event, to Allie and Sienna serving our party and laughing and crying along with us, our wedding day only woefully deficient in one way. It was far too short. The Orso's staff did absolutely everything we asked of them except predict the weather, and I'm proud to say, next time we eat a meal there, we'll still be surrounded by the love we've come to expect, with the added bonus that each bite of risotto will taste like our wedding day. Thanks for a wonderful night, and thanks for signing the guest guitar, see you at brunch. xo, Harry and Jessica.

party, unfortunately, the weather decided to take a turn for the worse. Erich and his staff were incredible and helped to quickly create a beautiful table scape under the covered patio. Celebrating with my closest friends and family under the twinkle lights and falling rain, made for the most romantic evening of my life. Thanks Orsos!

nd a spot in Chicago where you can be outside and feel like you're in Italy. Orso's gives you that. The staff was great too. I would definitely recommend Orso's, not only for rehearsal dinners, but for all other events as well.

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wn so most of our communication was either email or phone. They did a fantastic job on all aspects of our meal. They answered my questions along the way - made suggestions that were really helpful. Tina did an amazing job on the flowers - they were stunning. There is not one negative thing I could say about our experience - it was an amazing evening. They get a total 5 star A++.

and Erich, are top-notch professionals. They listen to every detail and ensure perfection on your special day. They are great with communication, which was essential to us because we planned our entire day from out of state! If you're considering a small gathering, for whatever reason, Orso's is highly recommended. You WILL receive the best of service and your guests will be treated like royalty.

and beyond on our special day. We had about 110 guests and this was so perfect we had the ceremony on the patio and then the staff transformed the space into a reception area flawlessly. The food was fantastic as well. Chris, Tina , Erich and Elizabeth were amazing we had several unique requests and they never batted an eye once! Tina added so many extra touches I was just so impressed with the entire experience. We recommend this venue over and over! Thanks Orsos ♥️

was magical and Chicago's weather played nice. Elizabeth was 9 months pregnant, and managed to run the show flawlessly. Great price, great location, and wonderful people. The staff was was attentive to my and my new husband's needs. I feelt so well taken care of and my family and friends loved it. Oh yeah, the food was amazing!!! We had a brunch wedding, which included nutella french toast and spinach and egg omelettes. I can't say enough good things about this place. It has great charm and character and was absolutely perfect for our wedding day. Thank you Elizabeth and Chris!

ing and my guests were raving about the delicious food. We had the brunch menu and I’m in love with the green eggs and ham dish. I was more than pleased, it was the perfect special event at the most perfect place and I would highly recommend hosting an event at this venue.

fe. Elizabeth and Rick who listened attentively of what we imagined our day to be like and wrote down plenty of notes and assured us they would carry out our expectations. And they sure did with all the little details and more than what we expected it to be. We held our ceremony on the rooftop with Kyle who was our wedding officiant who is also part of the team at Orso's. He said our ceremony prayers and shared our Lasso tradition and did a humble sweet ceremony made memories for a lifetime. Tina did all of the decorations so beautifully. We had our Cocktail and Hors d'oeuvres hour on the patio. The Hors d'oeuvres were a hit! Our guest raved about how delicious the pizza n sausage skewers were. Reception was held in the Tiffany Room which was perfect for our 45 guests. The room was decorated beautiful that reflected an intimate romantic feel to it. Perfect for what we wanted. The food was fantastic and more than enough plenty of leftovers. Delicious!! Chris the manager went above and beyond to make sure everything was going smooth and in order and at the same time had to run a full restaurant while our Reception was going on. He is one Fantastic Manager and well organized and helpful throughout the whole day from the start of the Ceremony till the end of the night. Rick the event planner did a Great Job with playing certain songs from our playlist which we had certain songs to be played during certain times. He was very nice and helpful as well. And Lastly our waitress Lisa did a Great Job! She was so friendly and always there to ask if we needed anything. So personable and we felt like she was part of the family and wedding party. All our guest had many compliments for her and raved about outstanding service we received from her. Overall Orso's is a perfect place to host a wedding. Food was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in one place. Our guest loved the Venue we picked. Orso's planted beautiful memories in our guests hearts that will last a lifetime. Thank you Orso's for such a Beautiful Day. Guest can enjoy all the beautiful settings this Venue has to offer. Highly Recommend Orso's and their wonderful team.. George & Alicia 4-11-15

they took care of our every need. We did a slide show after dinner and someone quietly said "could we turn the lights down" - two seconds later the lights were turned down. We started with drinks and appetizers out back in the enclosed patio area - and then went downstairs in the room for dinner. The before was so good, that pretty much everyone landed back upstairs for an after dinner drink (or two). The food was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone for a small wedding or a rehearsal dinner.

ariety of options that accommodated the type of wedding we were wanting to have. The planners sat with us on a couple of occasions to go over all of the details well in advance of the wedding date. As the bride, this was extremely helpful and allowed me to relax and enjoy the wedding planning process. The patio at Orso's couldn't have been more beautiful! The flowers, linens, candles and lighting were exactly what I had envisioned. Orso's was able to take my ideas and execute them perfectly. I had several guests comment on how elegant the patio looked that evening. It was absolutely beautiful! The best part of the evening (outside of the wedding of course) was the food that Orso's prepared. It was truly amazing and I still get compliments from my wedding guests about how wonderful the food was that night. The service provided to us that evening was extremely amazing as well. My guests were amazed at how attentive and polite the staff was. Thank you Orso's for making my wedding a memorable, beautiful and amazing experience. It is a night I will never forget!

urdles. Once we arrived at Orso's for our reception, we reserved the entire restaurant, it seemed as though the days troubles all went away. From that point on we had nothing to do but enjoy the evening. Everything was taken care of for us. The decorations were magnificent and the service was very helpful and friendly. The food was wonderful and everyone let loose and danced the night away. I don't think there was one person who didn't absolutely enjoy themselves. In fact, late into the night we had to usher people out the door so that the staff could cleanup and go home. I would highly recommend Orsos as apart of any wedding arrangements. It is the piece of calm and happy that every wedding day deserves.

ing an engagement party so we could share our future plans with our friends and family members. Chicago is a big city with many exquisite hotels and restaurants. Too many to choose from when you have to pick just one. Luckily for us, Orso’s Restaurant in Old Town was the perfect venue for our party. The beautiful outdoor garden in back with grapevines hanging from above sold us. So, on Saturday, September 7th we had our engagement party there on the upper deck underneath a beautiful starlit night. Champagne flowed and the staff was fantastic. Frank and I knew that night that we wanted to have our wedding at Orso’s as well. I called the restaurant and spoke to the owner Agnese and we set up an appointment to sit down and talk about what Frank and I wanted to do. Agnese and her in house party planners Elizabeth and Tina were unbelievable! All I knew was that I wanted it to be outside in their beautiful back garden. They had so many good ideas, things I would have never thought of doing. They ordered and designed the sweet table, hired the bag pipers, rented the dance floor, high top tables and dressed all of the reception tables. Tina designed all of the flowers for the reception and they looked better than some of the top florists in town. Talk about one stop shopping. I felt so confident in Agnese and the staff at Orso’s that I never worried about anything. It is a great feeling to know that the people who are helping you plan your wedding actually understand what you have envisioned. They did a diagram of how the outdoor space would look and a timeline of the day so that everyone was on the same page. After months of dress and shoe shopping, booking the hotel rooms and limo’s the big day finally arrived. On September 6th, 2014 Frank and I got married and I became Nina Bertucci. It was a beautiful sunny day and the light filtered through the lush grapevines as I walked through the back gate in my gown holding my father’s arm. After our “I do’s”, the photographer’s took pictures and we had a champagne toast and went to the Lincoln Park Botanical Garden to take some additional wedding pictures. We had around seventy-five people at our reception with plenty of room to spare. We chose to have a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception instead of a sit down so that we could mingle with our guests. The food was amazing, Oysters on the half shell, large shrimp that the wait staff served in little shot glasses with cocktail sauce, wonderful crostini’s and my personal favorite was a mini beef tenderloin burger with gruyere cheese and caramelized onions. In all we had ten hors d’oeuvres, some lighter than others, but all of them were fantastic. I was particularly impressed with the kitchen and the staffs timing with getting the hors d’oeuvres out. The flow was seamless. Chris the manager at Orso’s helped with the presentation of the food and it was spectacular. Every person I spoke with said the food was outstanding and that the staff couldn’t have been better. Thank you Orso’s Restaurant for making our big night one that we will never forget. Frank and Nina

town guests who stayed at The Ambassador East hotel (now Public hotel), so we were initially attracted to the location. After eating the food we were sold! We preferred the meal be served family style, everything was fresh & delicious. Vegetarian options were not a problem. We rented the whole space as the weather looked like rain. I got my dream of an outdoor reception! And, it did rain after dessert (perfect timing!) so they easily moved the dancing & band inside. They even arranged for a horse drawn carriage to pick us up & take us back to our hotel. The whole evening was also affordable. We didn't have to go into debt for our dream reception. We cannot recommend Orso's highly enough!

night ever. Believe it or not the microphone was a hot commode and had me crying more than I thought. From working with you, to the venue, to the food and service we will DEFINITELY be coming back to Orso's. Wish we could do it all over again!

dations on the layout of our event. She is great with details as when we arrived for the shower, everything we had requested was done. We used Tina to create our floral arrangements. She did a fabulous job of incorporating our Paris theme into the flower arrangements. We selected the 2-plate brunch menu with French toast and grilled chicken along with fruit, salad and potatoes. The food was served fresh, hot and all of it tasted wonderful. Orso’s made sure there was more than enough food for our group. I have to note that I’m still craving the French toast as it is the best! One of our guests was a professional chef and she even commented about how great the food was. Chris the manager and the rest of the wait staff provided us with excellent service for the entire event. We had planned to have the shower on the patio (which is beautiful), however, the weather did not cooperate. We started the shower on the patio, moved inside to the dining room and then back to the patio. The Orso team jumped through hoops to make this all happen seamlessly for my guests. Thanks to Orso’s, the bridal shower was a huge success and I will definitely use them again for my next dinner party.

about the food. It was amazing as always. They also had every table set up so beautifully. I would chose Orso's again and again for my rehearsal dinner.

The menu was classic Italian and our guests absolutely loved it! The staff was so gracious and friendly. After dinner, we moved out to the beautiful garden to have drinks under a canopy of grapevines. We could not have been happier and would recommend Orso's to anyone looking to plan a special event. With all the craziness of a wedding, we always look back to our evening at Orso's as our favorite wedding moment with our close friends and family.

what we were looking for. First off, their patio is easily the best in the city. (I don't understand why it doesn't show up on more "best of Chicago" lists.) You and your guests will feel as if you have been transported from the city to an authentic Italian garden, grapevine and all! Everyone on staff was so eager to please, and provided anything we needed to make the evening perfect including food, flowers, linens and candles. They even set up the televisions outside so that we could show footage from our wedding for everyone to see. Everything in the proposal was organized, and explicitly broken down, so there were no surprises or unexpected fees at the end of the evening. The service and food were spectacular. We did passed hors deouvres for the cocktail hour and a family style meal for the dinner. All of the food was no frills, authentic Italian which was simply delicious, and our gusts raved about it. Overall, a perfect night for our friends and family to round out our wedding. Thank you to the entire staff for making the event so memorable!

d with such care and detail. The setting could not have been more beautiful and we could not have asked for a better experience for the last night before our big day. We pretty much now call Orso's our second home and dine there usually at least twice a week. I would highly, highly recommend Orso's for a rehearsal dinner or wedding reception-or pretty much any special occasion you have to celebrate.

sal dinner venue for my wedding I immediately knew it had to be at Orso's. I knew it was the only restaurant in the city that could emulate those loving feelings of home and togetherness. It's just one of those places where you walk in and feel instantly at ease and completely taken care of. We booked the left side of the top floor of the restaurant (which is absolutely charming) for my 50 or so guests and had one long table to accommodate everyone- just like home. We began with an hour of cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres, then sat everyone for huge family style dinner- just like home. The service was attentive, available, polite and kind without ever being pushy- not like home, sorry mom. The ambiance was warm and cozy, yet elegant, and the food was absolutely fabulous. Just fabulous. Total legit Italian comfort food, a perfect way to start the wedding weekend after all of that fasting leading up to the big day! It was just the perfect start to my perfect wedding weekend and I can not say enough wonderful things about this venue and their staff.

he food was amazing (and excellent value). We upgraded to the filet package but at about $35 per person this is still a steal - we also had the salmon vesuvio and penne served family-style. For drinks we chose the well package and the wait staff were very good about keeping our glasses full! The venue is beautiful, the location is great (valet parking as well) and the food/service was top notch. Highly recommend.