Orso

This is our first trip to Alaska and we were very excited for our dining experience especially with king crab legs. Upon entering the establishment we were met by very friendly staff. We arrived at 445 pm. The dining room doesn’t open until 5 so we sat in the lounge area which was very nice and comfortable. We ordered our appetizers, crab cakes which were fantastic. I ordered the crab legs and my wife ordered the ribeye steak. The food came and what a huge disappointment it was ! The steak was ordered medium rare however it was cooked between medium well and well done. My crab legs arrived cold to the touch and the meat was rubbery. We don’t mind paying well for a great meal and their prices are clearly marked but again what a huge disappointment on the food quality. Since the service was very good the server was tipped 25% for those wondering, the food quality wasn’t her fault. So sad this was our first Alaskan meal. After stewing about this all day I looked at the advertisement for this restaurant and noticed the picture of the meal I expected and had a picture of what I got. HUGE difference !!!

This is our first trip to Alaska and we were very excited for our dining experience especially with king crab legs. Upon entering the establishment we were met by very friendly staff. We arrived at 445 pm. The dining room doesn’t open until 5 so we sat in the lounge area which was very nice and comfortable. We ordered our appetizers, crab cakes which were fantastic. I ordered the crab legs and my wife ordered the ribeye steak. The food came and what a huge disappointment it was ! The steak was ordered medium rare however it was cooked between medium well and well done. My crab legs arrived cold to the touch and the meat was rubbery. We don’t mind paying well for a great meal and their prices are clearly marked but again what a huge disappointment on the food quality. Since the service was very good the server was tipped 25% for those wondering, the food quality wasn’t her fault. So sad this was our first Alaskan meal. After stewing about this all day I looked at the advertisement for this restaurant and noticed the picture of the meal I expected and had a picture of what I got. HUGE difference !!!

Excellent meal tonight at Orso. Great service from David. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. Good variety of gluten free options, including GF pasta. The kitchen is very careful about cross contamination. The atmosphere reminded me of a cozy chalet, very well appointed. So glad we found this during our brief visit to Anchorage.

Excellent meal tonight at Orso. Great service from David. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. Good variety of gluten free options, including GF pasta. The kitchen is very careful about cross contamination. The atmosphere reminded me of a cozy chalet, very well appointed. So glad we found this during our brief visit to Anchorage.

Never a disappointment for service, taste and presentation and we loved our observation for two in the main dining area. Special touch with the card as well!

Never a disappointment for service, taste and presentation and we loved our observation for two in the main dining area. Special touch with the card as well!

Since Google won't let me do another separate review. Came back on 12/6/2024. The food was delicious and pretty quick. I had the filet mignon, and another friend tried the salmon. The Yukon mashed potatoes were so tasty! Another friend had the salmon chowder and said it was okay and not enough salmon chunks. Spendy but no regrets since it was tasty. Old review back in March 2024: Decided to pop in here during fur rondy for a snack. We sat at the bar top. Would recommend getting a reservation if you plan to have dinner there. The bartender was friendly and attentive. She made a delicious hot cocoa for me. We decided to try the appetizer sampler, and it was a good thing we were sharing and didn't order more food because it was a lot! I feel the price was good for what we ordered. We enjoyed the raviolis, especially with the pesto sauce and the steak bites. Weren't the biggest fans of the calarmi. My friend felt it was a little too salty. But those sitting next to us who got the same thing seemed to like it. Will definitely return to try more things.

Since Google won't let me do another separate review. Came back on 12/6/2024. The food was delicious and pretty quick. I had the filet mignon, and another friend tried the salmon. The Yukon mashed potatoes were so tasty! Another friend had the salmon chowder and said it was okay and not enough salmon chunks. Spendy but no regrets since it was tasty. Old review back in March 2024: Decided to pop in here during fur rondy for a snack. We sat at the bar top. Would recommend getting a reservation if you plan to have dinner there. The bartender was friendly and attentive. She made a delicious hot cocoa for me. We decided to try the appetizer sampler, and it was a good thing we were sharing and didn't order more food because it was a lot! I feel the price was good for what we ordered. We enjoyed the raviolis, especially with the pesto sauce and the steak bites. Weren't the biggest fans of the calarmi. My friend felt it was a little too salty. But those sitting next to us who got the same thing seemed to like it. Will definitely return to try more things.

Came here for drinks and appetizers after searching for a place that wasn’t absolutely packed. We both had the blood orange cosmo, which was delicious. The appetizers were also very good. Service was fast, restaurant was clean, and staff was friendly. Honestly we weren’t sure why it wasn’t packed! It’s such a nice place to dine or stop in for some drinks/snacks! Orso will absolutely be a new stop on our rotation!

Came here for drinks and appetizers after searching for a place that wasn’t absolutely packed. We both had the blood orange cosmo, which was delicious. The appetizers were also very good. Service was fast, restaurant was clean, and staff was friendly. Honestly we weren’t sure why it wasn’t packed! It’s such a nice place to dine or stop in for some drinks/snacks! Orso will absolutely be a new stop on our rotation!

I want to make a special mention to Carson my server. He was wonderful. It's never easy dining places with a child on the spectrum. He went out of his way to be so helpful. My son who is the pickiest of eaters loved everything that was put in front of him. Carson was so friendly. He made suggestions I loved. The food was spot on. Everything that came out was perfect. The service made the meal.

I want to make a special mention to Carson my server. He was wonderful. It's never easy dining places with a child on the spectrum. He went out of his way to be so helpful. My son who is the pickiest of eaters loved everything that was put in front of him. Carson was so friendly. He made suggestions I loved. The food was spot on. Everything that came out was perfect. The service made the meal.

One of the best meal at Alaska ,the service was above and beyond! The food was amazing, Salmon here is fresh and tasty ..totally different from regular groceries store . Halibut is buttery and juicy ,Alaska crab is fresh and good not salty at all.

One of the best meal at Alaska ,the service was above and beyond! The food was amazing, Salmon here is fresh and tasty ..totally different from regular groceries store . Halibut is buttery and juicy ,Alaska crab is fresh and good not salty at all.