Orso
italian
appetizer flight calamari misto, marsala glazed tenderloin tips, crispy ravioli
39
calamari misto* buttermilk batter, harissa semolina crust, lemon, artichoke, spicy lemon remoulade
18
marsala glazed tenderloin tips* gfAv flash seared, creamy polenta, crumbled feta
18
crispy ravioli Alaska pasta company five cheese ravioli, house marinara and pesto dipping sauces
14
crab cakes* pan - seared, spicy lemon remoulade, shaved fennel arugula salad
19
alaska king crab 10oz steamed bering sea king crab, drawn butter, lemon
65
SALADS AND SOUPS italian chop salad crisp romain hearts & mixed greens, creamy roasted garlic dressing, smoked turkey,
salami, provolone, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, chickpea salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh basil
22
caprese gfAv vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, balsamic
13
panzanella gfAv baby spinach, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, english cucumber, ciabatta crouton, gorgonzola,
red onion, champagne dijon dressing
strawberry & feta mixed greens, ripe strawberries, shaved red onion, fresh basil, candied pecans, feta,
$12$18balsamic reduction, creamy roasted garlic dressing
fig and walnut gfAv spinach arugula blend, roasted apple, blonde fig, quinoa, spicy walnut,
$12$18chevre cheese, pear balsamic dressing
$12$18ORSO chowder* alder smoked salmon, bacon, ocean clams, seafood cream broth
enhance your salad
$12$16seafood spiedini* skewered and grilled salmon, halibut, scallops, and shrimp
21
alaska salmon* grilled with a light pepper rubsourcing signal
23
chicken breast* grilled with salt and pepper
10
crab stuffed shrimp three large white shrimp with ocean crab stuffing, lemon caper reductionsourcing signal
15
ORSO SPECIALTIES alaska salmon* grilled with a light pepper rub, mediterranean tomato and olive tapenade, baby arugula,
balsamic vinaigrette, feta, rosemary polenta, grilled asparagus
42
rockfish & chips* beer batter bread crumb crusted AK rockfish, fennel arugula slaw, caper tartar,
garlic truffle fries
28
orso burger* ground chuck patty, aged prosciutto, smoked provolone, spicy remoulade,
sweet tomato chutney, greens, shaved red onions, toasted parmesan pepper bun, truffle fries
22
roasted tomato & prosciutto flatbread crisp flatbread, garlic oil, roasted grape tomatoes, aged prosciutto,
fresh mozzarella cheese blend, arugula and balsamic glaze
16
chicken parmesan sandwich* parmesan crusted chicken breast, house made marinara, fresh mozzarella,
basil pesto, fresh baked ciabatta roll, truffle fries
20
alaska king crab* gfAv
pound and a quarter steamed bering sea crab legs, rosemary polenta, grilled vegetables
130
chef ’ s Italian panino (rotates weekly) Parisian soft roll, sliced deli meats, vegetables, aioli, truffle fries
20
( TO - GO : available in a box lunch with chips, milano cookies and bottled water)
22
PASTAS chicken parmesan* v parmesan crusted chicken breast, house made marinara, pesto, fresh mozzarella,
braised vegetable, mushrooms, onions, spaghettini from alaska pasta companysourcing signal
29
seafood gemelli* gfAv alaska salmon, rockfish, scallops, white shrimp, parmesan,
fresh lemon pesto cream sauce, fresh gemelli pasta from the alaska pasta company
39
DESSERT
chocolate torte warm ganache center, chocolate ice cream
12
risotto creme brulee orange liqueur soaked raisin medley, spiced risotto, house made limoncello custard, consuming raw or tiramisu layered vanilla sponge, mascarpone pastry cream, espresso brandy soak, shaved chocolate undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or
sugar crust, fresh fruit, biscotti
12
unpasteurized juices may pistachio amaretto cake layered mascarpone pastry cream, pomegranate coulis, praline cookie, fresh berries
12
increase your
risk of foodborne ice cream vanilla or chocolate
6
illnesses, items may contains nuts 05.20.26 WHITE WINES chardonnay hedges ‘ cms ’, columbia valley, wa sauvignon blanc king estate, or
sorbet ask your server for our current flavor
6
affogato vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate sauce, biscotti, rich espresso shot
9
737 W. 5TH AVENUE ANCHORAGE AK 99501 907 222 – 3232 ORSOALASKA.COM Please ask your server for a bottle list
strawberry white sangria
15
COCKTAILS
chenin blanc l ’ ecole no 41 old vines, yakima vly, wa 14
20
pinot gris duck pond, willamette vly, or riesling long shadows ‘ poets leap ’, columbia valley, wa rosé of pinot noir stoller, willamette vly, or
the alaska
15
barrel aged alaskan negroni
15
ORSO old fashioned
15
ORSO goldrush
14
prosecco maschio, italy
13
the smoking gin
15
moscato risata, italy
13
jalapeno martini
15
sparkling rose banfi rosa regale, montalcino, italy
15
prosecco half bottle villa sandi ‘ il fresco ’, italy RED WINES cabernet sauvignon silver raven, horse heaven hills, wa merlot januik, columbia vly, wa pinot noir stoller, willamette vly, or pinot noir rascal, or
elderflower martini
15
blood orange cosmo
15
chamomile collins
14
empress lemon drop
15
nero ORSO
14
6oz 9oz
32
paper plane
14
ORSO vieux carre
16
ORSO sangria
14
adult root beer
13
SPARKLING COCKTAILS FLIGHTS
sangiovese sassoregale, toscana, italy 13 18 barolo con bolle
13
barbera ratti ‘ battaglione ’, asti, italy 15 22 “ ORSO 75”
13
blend la valentina montepulciano, italy ORSO BEERS
interesting pacific north - west flight
30
kiona lemberger, wa del rio claret, or cameron nebbiolo, or new riff kentucky wild herb garden elderflower, jasmine & juniper hyman ’ s sloe NON - ALCOHOL; pint 7.50 amber blonde
hefeweizen gin flight
15
raspberry wheat india pale ale oatmeal stout specialty beer
ORSO crew brew - sauv blonde (12oz) strawberry shrum basil smash
12
imperial blonde (10oz) raspberry shrub n/a marg
12
shrub sunrise
12
glacier brewhouse cream soda chamomile arnold palmer non - alcoholic sangria
bottled brews glacier brewhouse root beer
5
stella artois n/a
double shovel cider, alaska pomegranate ginger ale
7
appleanche pineapple
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 1 other venue on equal evidence.
We hold 47 venues in Anchorage, AK and could score 13 of them. Positions are counted against those 13.
v1.7.4 1.5/100 = sourcing 1.1/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 1 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.4/18 (capped at 35% of the 1.1-point evidence base).
seafood
Alaska salmon
Named region“seafood cream broth: enhance your salad -- 12 / 16 seafood spiedini* skewered and grilled salmon, halibut, scallops, and shrimp -- 21 alaska salmon* grilled with a light pepper rub -- 23 chicken breast* grilled with salt and pepper -- 10 crab stuffed shrimp three large”
on the menu · source ↗
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| Sunday | lunch 12pm – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 9pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | lunch 12pm – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 9pm |
| Tuesday | lunch 12pm – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 9pm |
| Wednesday | lunch 12pm – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 9pm |
| Thursday | lunch 12pm – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 9pm |
| Friday | lunch 12pm – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 9:30pm |
| Saturday | lunch 12pm – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 9:30pm |
Overlapping time blocks on the page were rejected rather than merged (likely happy-hour/bar hours): sunday 16:00-21:30 (overlaps 17:00-21:00); monday 16:00-21:30 (overlaps 17:00-21:00); tuesday 16:00-21:30 (overlaps 17:00-21:00); wednesday 16:00-21:30 (overlaps 17:00-21:00); thursday 16:00-21:30 (overlaps 17:00-21:00); friday 16:00-22:00 (overlaps 17:00-21:30); saturday 16:00-22:00 (overlaps 17:00-21:30)
Hours checked Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on OpenTable ↗link checked Sep 1, 2026
Coverage
- Alaska.org: the best Anchorage restaurants & nightlife restaurant guide entry: Orso ↗
Alaska.org: the best Anchorage restaurants & nightlife
Press