Orso

Excellent Italian, but the street is packed with amazing restaurants. Possibly the second or third best on the block, which is still good.

For those searching for a reliable theater district meal -- keep looking. Orso is an average restaurant boasting higher prices than the food or service supports. Mediocre food pairs appropriately with an uninspiring drink / wine list. The appetizers are swiming in cheese to mask the true flavors of the dishes, the portions of which are probably 20% too small to justify their prices.

Main dishes are likewise disappointing. The Black Spaghetti should be a home run but instead is coated in pungent film. The pasta, crab, and hot oil should blend together. Instead, they seem to be fighting each other. The smell is unappetizing and evokes images of picnicking beside the Gowanus Canal. The skirt steak is wet with some type of coating that renders the steak useless and unrecognizable.

Saving the restaurant from one star is the service, which is professional and pleasant.

Great service; small space, a bit outdated decor. Pasta was delicious! Entrees very good. Pizza fantastic. A place to go after the theater

Had walked by for years and finally stopped in for dinner. Great food, wine and service. We will definitely be back.