Orso's

So I'm not one to typically write a review but... I was reborn after dining at Orso's. Reborn. We came on a Friday night and ordered calamari, penne alla vodka, salmon vesuvio and spaghetti with garlic and olive oil. When I tell you I have dreamed about this meal every night since I ain't kidding. When I'm brushing my teeth- I'm thinking about orsos. When I'm getting in my car- I'm thinking about orsos. When I shower- I'm thinking about orsos. When I found out my dog died- still thinking about orsos.

Patio dining in May. Love that it's covered so in case it rains, we won't be affected. Calamari: really tender. Better than anywhere else. Also love the color of batter is light in color. Mixed Greens: got it split in half between me and my friend. Nice portion, perfect balance of sauce & greens. Strawberries, walnut, goat cheese with greens and balsamic vinaigrette-- it's my kind of salad! Risotto: it was on special menu. Got it split into 2 also. It was too salty though, but yet lacked flavor. I added Parmesan cheese to make it more tolerable. Sausage was also salty too. Skip risotto. Next time, pizza for me!

Stopped in for lunch. Excellent place to grab a bite, wether it's casual or on a date. Ordered the sausage and peppers app and lasagna for my main. Great combo and the lasagna was A+. Highly recommend. Great find in Old Town! I'll be back.

Came very briefly for appetizers in the main dining area. Seats and tables are tight in this space, so be prepared for a bit more of an intimate dining experience, including keeping your chair closer to the table if you sit in an aisle. They have an outdoor enclosed patio area that seemed to be a bit more spacious. Overall the calamari app was solid and service was fantastic.

Had an amazing time dining at Orso's. An old school tavern style Italian restaurant with pictures of our favorite local celebrities on the wall. Friendly service and a filling lunch in the heart of Old Town. I ordered from the lunch menu, tortellini Ella Pana with a Caesar salad. The tortellini was rich in flavor and the caesar salad was filling, crisp, and hit the spot. I'm definitely coming back for more pasta.

Orso's is very solid. Have ordered many times off their menu but my absolute favorite is the jalapeño gnocchi. Spicy but not over the top, and creamy to cut the spice back. It really is a unique and perfectly done dish. Their other dishes are good too, you really can't go wrong with what you order. I had the chicken parm sandwich today for lunch - first time I have ordered a sandwich from them. It had a nice cut of chicken on it and plenty of sauce, def keep a napkin near by with this one! Thanks Orso's!

The spot is unique - very old school Italian vibes but still classy. Food is fantastic, flavorful and portions are massive. Couple of special mentions would be the Bruschetta and Tortellini Prosciutto were incredible. Service was on point with a lot of help. Kind of a bummer because their espresso machine was broken but only means I have to come back again to get my fix.Overall, glad to have stumbled upon this spot!

We had my bridal shower here! The area was close off on the outdoor area it was half covered half vines which was a beautiful touch to the place. The weather was perfect a little sunny a little breeze. Cute Italian vibes. We got 3 tables for seating and then two extra tables for cards/gifts and a flower bar. We also got to bring our own desserts as well!We had brunch buffet and it was delicious. We had the pesto almond chicken, along with their salad which was so good. They had veggie frites and sandwich frites too. They also had Nutella French toast which was a little on the sweeter end but still very yummy. I didn't get to try their tiramisu because it was all gone before I got to try it but everyone said it was good! The service was nice, the people serving was very accommodating, when I needed some extra plates or more drinks they were on it. Overall it was a very great experience!

Terrific historic old school atmosphere. Delicious traditional Italian food and cocktails. Highly recommended when in Old Town.

This is a classic Italian restaurant by standards of Long Island, New Jersey, Atlantic City and yes, Philadelphia The photo array of local fans and national fans. Wow. Our guests were awe spoke to be included with Police and Fire Leaders,The servings were bountiful, so of you if you are light hearted this may not be the place for your crowd. Our waiter and guide, Scott was experienced and a great guide for the restaurant.Food is beyond unless you had an Italian grandmother and the service is impeccable. Great location. I'm relying on my son's referral and he meets the measure. Get a reservation