I went to the Orso on my first night in Anchorage back in September. Since I arrived before the evening rush I was lucky I got a table. Orso was a lovely restaurant staffed with extremely professional people. They were very informative with regards to my queries especially about menu items. I went with a family member and we shared... more

Had brunch here and the food was good, service excellent and the atmosphere great. more

We felt a little underdressed when we showed up in our outdoorsy attire, but it didn't seem to matter to anyone else. We both ordered wine from the comprehensive wine list. The ricotta with artichoke & asparagus and the spaghetti with reindeer sausage, clams & shrimp were both very good meals. Orso is a very good option for upscale dining... more

We went to Orso the night before leaving Anchorage. We put in for a table, which was a 30 minute wait, and then proceeded to the bar for some drinks. Once we sat down at one of the tables along the side, we found out we could just eat at the bar, so we decided to do that. The place... more

Orso is definitely a high end place, but well worth the effort and expense, especially for a wine and food person. Had the Salmon which was excellent and the Humus, which is the bread serving was great.. Also the service is excellent and they went out of their way to recover a credit card I had left behind the night... more

Great Mediteranean style restaurant! Food was delicious and creative.....not the same standard menu! We even enjoyed dessert!!! more

If you are wanting to go to a place with a shorter wait than Glacier Brewhouse next door, check this place out! We were able to sit down right away in the bar area. I started with the salmon chowder. It was the best I had in Alaska. It tasted like Salmon and not so much like your typical creamy... more

Many of the places downtown were touristy but even the locals were eating here. There was a wait on Friday night (they were telling people over an hour at one point that we heard) so definitely make a reservation. Everything there is fresh and local, and we thoroughly enjoyed our king salmon. Tasty desserts and a great wine selection too. more

Great food! This restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients beautifully. The fresh Alaskan salmon was the best we had during our entire stay. We had halibut as well, and the best chocolate lava cake I've ever had. Truly an unexpected experience in the heart of Anchorage, and reasonably priced. Great wine list too. Be sure to make reservations though, or you'll... more