Orso’s Menu – Chicago, IL

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Chicago, IL

Orso’s is a family owned and operated Italian destination and neighborhood restaurant. Orso’s is one of the original restaurants in Chicago’s historic Old Town area and is full of charm with an old world atmosphere. Our extensive menu covers all food tastes ensuring that you and your guests will enjoy any one of our authentic dishes including: pasta, chicken, veal and fresh fish entrees. Our attentive staff and diverse facilities can accommodate everything from a simple cocktail party to an elegant wedding on our lush patio. Whatever your occasion for joining us, our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

Italian trattoria dishing up old-school pastas & other family recipes in a romantic setting. Based on 957 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Orso's 60610

Address:
1401 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Phone: (312) 787-6604

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Hours

Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10:30 PM

Menu

LUNCH Appetizers
Bruschetta(BROO-SKEH-TAH)
Garlic toast with diced tomatoes, garlic, basil and spices
$6.95
Pizza Bianco
Thin crust pizza with garlic-herb oil, topped with a blend of fontina, mozzarella and goat cheese, then finished with fresh arugula tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
$12.95
Sausage And Peppers
Italian sausage grilled with red and green bell peppers
$10.95
Calamari Fritti
Calamari lightly floured then fried to a golden crisp
$12.95
Portobello Alla Griglia
Marinated Portobello grilled to perfection and finished in a balsamic reduction
$10.95
Clams Casino
Baked clams breaded with garlic and herbs, topped with bacon.
$12.95
LUNCH Zuppe (Soups)
Zuppa Del Giorno Cup
Soup of the Day- Call restaurant for Info
$4.00
Zuppa Del Giorno Bowl
Soup of the Day- Call restaurant for info
$5.00
Minestrone Soup Cup
Italian Vegetable Soup
$3.50
Minestrone Soup Bowl
Italian Vegetable Soup
$4.50
Tortellini In Brodo
Cheese tortellini in chicken broth
$6.00
LUNCH Insalate (Salads)
Milito House Salad
Iceberg and Romaine lettuce tossed with onions, tomatoes, kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese and our own homemade dressing.
$6.95
Orso’s Summer Salad
Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, red & green bell peppers tossed with garbanzo beans and feta cheese in Italian vinaigrette.
$10.95
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with croutons and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, with our homemade dressing (anchovies available upon request)
$7.95
Farmer’s Salad
Field greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, goat cheese, dried cranberries, almonds, and croutons with a honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
$10.95
Burrata Caprese
Sliced tomato, fresh burrata cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze.
$14.95
Arugula And Spinach Salad
Arugula mixed with fresh baby spinach, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and cherry tomatoes tossed in a lemon vinaigrette dressing.
$7.95
Mixed Greens
Mixed greens with strawberries, goat cheese, bacon, and candied walnuts in a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
$8.95
LUNCH Sandwiches & Panini
Bruschetta Panino
Classic mix of tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic glaze with fresh mozzarella.
$8.95
Turkey Panino With Bacon
Turkey breast, bacon, tomato, provolone, and pesto.
$9.95
Italian Grinder Panino
Pepperoni, salami, capicola, provolone, tomato and our Italian vinaigrette.
$10.95
Italian Beef Sandwich
A Chicago classic! Served with sweet or hot peppers.
$10.95
Meatball Sandwich
Topped with marinara sauce
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Topped with marinara and mozzarella.
$10.95
Bacon & Cheddar Cheeseburger
Served on a brioche bun (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo available upon request)
$10.95
Black Bean Burger
With lettuce, tomato, and cheese, served on a brioche bun.
$8.95
Blackened Tilapia Sandwich
With sliced tomato, served on a french roll.
$9.95
LUNCH Pasta
Jalapeno Gnocchi
Gnocchi stuffed with jalapenos and ricotta cheese, served with your choice of sauce.
$13.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
(whole wheat fettucine available upon request)
$13.95
Fumigato
Rigatoni with mushrooms and grilled chicken in a rich tomato cream sauce.
$12.95
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne served in our signature vodka sauce.
$10.95
Ravioli A Piacere
Your choice of cheese, meat or spinach ravioli served with your choice of sauce.
$10.95
Capellini Fresco
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
$10.95
Lasagna Bolognese
Classic lasagna layered with lean ground meat, fresh ricotta, and mozzarella.
$12.95
Tortellini Alla Panna
Tortellini served in a rich prosciutto and mushroom cream sauce.
$12.95
LUNCH Entrees
Chicken Alla Orso
Chicken breast with artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and garlic sautéed in a white wine sauce.
$15.95
Pesce Bianco
White fish sautéed in a lemon caper sauce, served on a bed of garlic spinach.
$15.95
Filet
Seared beef tenderloin with mushrooms and a demi-red wine sauce, served with green beans and potatoes.
$29.95
DINNER Appetizers
Bruschetta (BROO-SKEH-TAH)
Crostini topped with fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, and spices.
$8.95
Sausage And Peppers
Italian sausage grilled with red and green bell peppers.
$13.95
Calamari Fritti
Calamari lightly floured then fried to a golden crisp.
$13.95
Calamari Alla Griglia
Calamari grilled and served in a delicious balsamic sauce.
$13.95
Pizza Bianco
Italian style thin crust pizza drizzled with garlic-herb oil ,topped with a blend of fontina, mozzarella and goat cheese. Finished with fresh arugula tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
$15.95
Clams Casino
Baked clams breaded with garlic and herbs, topped with bacon.
$13.95
Steamed Mussels
Fresh mussels served in a white wine or marinara sauce (spicy available upon request).
$15.95
Pane E Antipasti
Warm filone served with Caciocavallo, Fontina, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, mixed olives, red grapes, extra virgin olive oil, and herb butter.
$6.00
Pan E Olio
Warm filone served with a side of extra virgin olive oil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
$2.00
DINNER Zuppe (Soups)
Zuppa Del Giorno Cup
Soup of the day- Call restaurant for details
$4.50
Zuppa Del Giorno Bowl
Soup of the day- Call restaurant for details
$5.50
Minestrone Cup
Italian vegetable soup
$4.00
Minestrone Bowl
Italian vegetable soup
$5.00
Tortellini In Brodo
Cheese tortellini in chicken broth
$7.00
DINNER Insalate (Salads)
Milito House Salad
Iceberg and Romaine lettuce tossed with onions, tomatoes, kalamata olives, mozarella cheese, and our own homemade Italian dressing.
$10.95
Orso’s Harvest Salad
Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red & green bell peppers, garbanzo beans, and feta cheese with our Italian vinaigrette. (NO substitutions)
$13.95
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with our homemade dressing. (anchovies available upon request)
$11.95
Farmer’s Salad
Field greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, goat cheese, with dried cranberries, almonds, and croutons with a honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
$13.95
Burrata Caprese
Sliced tomato, fresh burrata cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil and a balsamic glaze.
$15.95
Arugula And Spinach Salad
Arugula mixed with fresh baby spinach, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and cherry tomatoes tossed in a lemon vinaigrette dressing.
$13.95
Mixed Greens
Mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, bacon and candied walnut in a honey balsamic dressing.
$13.95
DINNER Contorni (Side Dishes)
Pasta With Sauce
Your choice of pasta with your choice of sauce
$9.95
Meatballs
Two meatballs
$7.95
Italian Sausage $7.95
Broccoli With Olive Oil & Garlic $9.95
Garlic Spinach
Sautéed garlic spinach with olive oil
$8.95
Garlic Arugula
Sautéed arugula with garlic, parmesan, and olive oil
$8.95
Green Beans
Green beans sautéed with olive oil and garlic
$8.95
Patate Vesuvio
Potato wedges roasted in garlic, olive oil, and herbs.
$6.95
DINNER Pasta
Jalapeno Gnocchi
Gnocchi stuffed with jalapeno and ricotta cheese served with your choice of sauce.
$19.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
(Whole wheat fettucine available upon request)
$18.95
Lasagna Bolognese
Classic lasagna layered with lean ground meat, fresh ricotta, and mozzarella.
$19.95
Fumigato
Rigatoni with fresh mushrooms and grilled chicken in a rich tomato cream sauce.
$19.95
Tortellaci Al Prosciutto
A larger version of tortellini stuffed with veal served in a creamy prosciutto sauce.
$20.95
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne pasta in our signature vodka sauce.
$18.95
Rigatoni Paisano
Rigatoni with mushrooms, onions, peas, fresh tomato, and sausage in a tomato sauce.
$19.95
Ravioli A Piacere
Your choice of cheese, meat, or spinach ravioli served with your choice of sauce.
$18.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Sliced eggplant breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
$18.95
Spaghetti Bolognese And Meatballs
Spaghetti with meaty Bolognese sauce and meatballs.
$18.95
Lucia’s Linguine And Clams
Linguine pasta with fresh littleneck clams in a white wine, olive oil, and garlic sauce.
$23.95
DINNER Entrees
Chicken Vesuvio
Organic half chicken seasoned with fresh garlic, herbs, olive oil, and white wine. Served with Vesuvio style potatoes. (May take up to 45 mins)
$24.95
Chicken Verdino
Battered chicken sautéed with white wine, garlic, onions, and fresh mushrooms topped with mozzarella cheese.
$22.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese served with a side of penne marinara.
$22.95
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Served with a side of Broccoli.
$22.95
Risotto Tre Funghi
Arborio rice slowly cooked to perfection with portobello, cap and shiitake mushrooms.
$20.95
Pesce Bianco
Whitefish sautéed in a lemon caper sauce served on a bed of garlic spinach.
$22.95
Salmon Vesuvio
Fresh Atlantic Salmon seasoned with fresh garlic, herbs, olive oil, and white wine. Served with Vesuvio style potatoes.
$24.95
Filet
Seared Beef tenderloin with mushrooms and demi-red wine sauce served with green beans and potatoes.
$29.95

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Reviews

S R
Friend’s favorite restaurant. We now know why….we agree she has great taste.

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S. D.
Recommend: the service and atmosphere is great, will be back. I recommend the Tortellaci al Prosciutto, Salmon Vesuvio, portobello alla griglia, and their special margarita drink.

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Christian Hernandez
Was walking through Old Town and stopped in on Monday night for dinner as a solo diner. Food and presentation was pretty average for Italian food, nothing amazing or crazy good. Ordered a entree – chicken with prosciutto on fettuccine-off the specials menu. Also had the pane e antipasti as an appetizer. The appetizer and the chicken were my favorite parts. Was very fun to eat the bread with olives, cheeses, and herb butter. Chicken was the best part of the entree by far.

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Skye Sharron
This was our first time in Orso’s.

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Thao Tran
Came here with a friend on a crowded Saturday night on the back patio and sat im the back patio. We had some pasta and desserts:

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Amalia
Delicious food with reasonable pricing. Made reservations before hand. Waited about 30 minutes to be seated. I specifically reserved for the main floor and the hostess attempted to take me to the basement “Tiffany Room.” Our server Josh was not very attentive and kept hiding in the back of a small room behind the bar. Our food was delicious almost everything we ordered was served by other staff. Would definitely visit again for the food. Recommend their Allá Vodka sauce with any pasta options.

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Vibha B
Sweet cozy place with yummy food

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Parwinder Taank
Great Italian food. The burrata was very fresh and delicious. Great service as well. Chicken Marsala was nicely cooked.

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joey G
Neat outdoor patio space with great service. Feels more inviting to me than some of it’s surrounding neighbors, and I bet it’s really charming at night. The food is pretty good. The pizzas were fairly standard and although the spinach arugula salad was tasty it was just sort of thrown in a bowl. Fairly priced beers!

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Tiff Lara
I would have ranked this a 5 but the waiter was kind of a jerk which I didn’t appreciate at all. My friend recommended this place, and I’m always down to review new places. I was actually celebrating my birthday dinner with a good friend of mine. We did not enjoy our table placement but nothing we can’t shake off. But our waiter was just a rude, and seems like waiting us was hassle for him. A big no no for me. My tip reflected that as well but not okay for this industry. Be kind to those who are kind to you. Especially when you are spending more than a few bucks on a plate.

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