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Orso's Restaurant


Orso's Restaurant
1401 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610-1305
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#221 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
  • Recommended For: Outdoor seating, Delivery
  • Address: 1401 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610-1305
  • Phone:  (312) 787-6604
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“Romantic atmosphere, delicious food”
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5 of 5 stars
HCHdriver 8 contributions
Mountain View, CA
May 20, 2009

Orso's is on Wells St in Old Town. Traditional Italian food in a beautiful setting. We sat in the back patio and it felt like Italy. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful, too, dark and romantic. I ordered a pasta dish, a huge plate that included about the best Italian sausage I ever ate. My husband ordered a chicken... more

“Great food, Great...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 16, 2009

Great food, Great atmosphere, for a great price! more

“The food was ver very...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 11, 2008

The food was ver very good! And it had a great atmosphere. A little pricy but if you split with someone it's not too bad. more

“I love the outdoor...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 12, 2008

I love the outdoor patio--great place to enjoy a glass of wine. more

“Nice outdoor seating...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

Nice outdoor seating, decent pizza, good cocktails, ok wine selection, italian food other then pizza is not so great more

“Quintessential old-style...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 13, 2008

Quintessential old-style chicago italian - still owned by original owner and run by his daughter...excellent back garden - heaters for chilly weather - great bar inside and out - we got married there! Will never forget it. You will be treated well there! more

“I love the Patio, I love...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 9, 2008

I love the Patio, I love the food, It really is a great resturant! more

“nice patio”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 19, 2008

nice patio more

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Orso's Restaurant Address

1401 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610-1305
Tel: (312) 787-6604
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.