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05/22/2026
🇺🇸 Celebrate Memorial Weekend al fresco at Orso’s Restaurant 🌿☀️
Join us on our outdoor patio & rooftop deck for brunch, lunch, and dinner all weekend long. 🍽️🍹
Reserve your table on OpenTable or at www.orsosrestaurant.com
📍1401 N Wells St, Chicago
📞 312-787-6604
04/22/2026
Celebrate the moms in your life with a special Mother’s Day brunch or dinner at Orso’s Italian Restaurant 💐🍝
Dine in our elegant, classic Chicago-style dining room or enjoy our beautiful heated outdoor garden 🌿✨
Reservations recommended: 312-787-6606
Or visit OrsosRestaurant.com or find us on OpenTable
04/16/2026
🌹🏇 You’re Invited to Celebrate the Kentucky Derby! 🏇🌹
Join us on Saturday, May 2 at 4PM at Orso’s Restaurant
📍 1401 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Dress to impress in your best Derby outfit 👒✨
🎩 Prizes for the Best Hat!
🍹 Enjoy drink specials all day
🐎 Watch the most exciting two minutes in sports with great company!
Grab your friends and come ready to sip, style, and celebrate! 🥂
03/15/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our Saint Joseph Table while supporting Our Lady of the Holy Family at Notre Dame de Chicago Church.
It was truly a beautiful celebration filled with delicious food, wine, and an amazing sense of community. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this tradition so special.
Special thanks to our vendors and all their generous donations to help make this event possible- market produce, Greco, supreme lobster and I’ll Mulino di Valenzano bakery
03/04/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to support NOCC – National Ovarian Cancer Coalition while sipping wine and painting 🎨🍷💙
Your presence, love, and generosity mean more to me than you know. I appreciate every single one of you who has supported me on this journey — together we are making a difference.
A very special thank you to Art City for helping bring this vision to life. I couldn’t have done it without you! ✨
02/18/2026
We love our Italian traditions 🇮🇹 There’s nothing better than gathering around the table for good food, great friends, and an even greater cause. ❤️🍷
Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious flavors, friendship, and community spirit!
📅 Sunday, March 15, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Reception begins at 2:00 PM, table blessing to follow
📍 Orso’s Restaurant
1401 N. Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
💲 $35 per person
Includes buffet + one glass of house wine
(Additional beverages available for purchase)
📞 R.S.V.P. by March 12th
312-787-6604
Space is limited & large table reservations are required.
All proceeds benefit Our Lady of the Holy Family Parish at Notre Dame de Chicago Church ✨
Come celebrate faith, food, and friendship with us!
02/17/2026
Thank you for choosing Orso’s to celebrate your birthday. It’s truly an honor to be part of life’s most meaningful moments. We love all the joy and entertainment you and your cast bring into the world. ❤️
02/11/2026
❤️ Valentine’s Day is in the air ❤️
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day (and all of Valentine’s season) in our cozy, romantic restaurant nestled in the heart of Old Town. ✨
Whether it’s a first date, a forever kind of love, or just you and your girls, let us set the mood for an unforgettable evening. 🍷🍽️
💌 Reservations recommended
Book on OpenTable or call us directly at 312-787-6604
12/31/2025
✨🥂 Happy New Year from all of us at Orso’s Italian Restaurant! 🥂✨
As a family-owned restaurant, we’re so grateful for every guest who walked through our doors this past year. Thank you for your continued support, your smiles, and for letting us be part of your celebrations.
Here’s to another year of great food, great wine, and making memories together!!! ❤️🇮🇹
12/14/2025
So grateful for a wonderful afternoon spent with friends and family while raising money for an incredible organization, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC). 💙
Thank you to everyone who has already supported me on this journey—your love, generosity, and encouragement mean more than you know.
If you weren’t able to join us today but would still like to support me and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, the link is below.
Every donation truly makes a difference.
💙 Link: https://www.givengain.com/project/agnese-raising-funds-for-national-ovarian-cancer-coalition-ma-chapter-110747
12/12/2025
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are meant for celebrating with the people who matter most. 🎄✨🥂
Let us take the stress out of hosting this holiday season.
Our kitchen will be open until 9:00 PM on Christmas Eve and 10:30 PM on New Year’s Eve.
Join us in the heart of Old Town Chicago for a warm, authentic Italian holiday meal.
Our reservation book is open!
📞 For large groups, please call 312-787-6604
💻 Regular reservations available on OpenTable.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️🇮🇹
11/17/2025
🎅 IT’S BAAAACK! 🎅
Our 11th Annual Brunch with Santa is happening December 7th and it’s going to be MAGICAL ✨
🎄 Italian brunch done right 📸 Santa photos 🎶 Live carolers ❤️ Family memories
December 7th | 10am-2pm $40 adults | $20 kids (under 12) | 2 & under FREE
⚠️ Space is LIMITED—this sells out every year!
👉 RSVP: call us! 312-787-6604 or on open table
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11/17/2025
🎅✨ It's the most wonderful brunch of the year! ✨🎅
Join us for Orso's 11th Annual Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 7th from 10am-2pm!
Bring the whole family for a magical morning filled with: 🎄 Delicious Italian-inspired brunch favorites 📸 Pictures with Santa (bring your cameras!) 🎶 Live holiday carolers 🎁 Festive fun for all ages
Pricing: 👨👩👧 Adults: $40 👶 Children (under 12): $20 🍼 2 & under: FREE
Space is limited, so RSVP today to secure your spot! Call us at 312-787-6694 or reserve online at www.orsosrestsurant.com
This Old Town tradition sells out every year—don't miss your chance to make holiday memories at Orso's! 🎄❤️
11/14/2025
Join us for our 11th annual Santa Brunch!! 🎄🎄🎄
Sunday, December 7th 2025
10am-2pm
1401 N.Wells street
RSVP @ (312)787-6604
Or book on open table
11/12/2025
Thank you to everyone who came out to make our first Team Teal fundraiser a huge success!
special thanks to for hosting the class
Address
1401 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL
60610
To get to the Italian restaurant and family style restaurant located on N Wells Street in Chicago, there are a few options depending on your preferred method of transportation.
For those using public transport, you can take either the Brown or Purple Line to the Sedgwick Station, which is only a few blocks from the restaurant location. Alternatively, you can take the number 72 bus and get off at North Ave & Wells, which is just one block away from the restaurant.
If you are driving, there is street parking available on N Wells Street and surrounding areas, but it may be limited during peak hours. There are also paid parking lots nearby if you prefer.
Overall, getting to this Italian and family style restaurant is easily accessible through both public transportation and driving options with parking available nearby for your convenience.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 10:30pm |
| Friday |
11am - 12am |
| Saturday |
11am - 12am |
| Sunday |
10am - 10pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their warm and welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and impeccable service. Orso's Restaurant on N Wells Street in Chicago is no exception. This family-owned and operated Italian destination has been a neighborhood favorite for years.
One of the standout features of Orso's is their vintage sidecar dining room and outdoor garden. It provides a unique and charming ambiance that adds to the overall dining experience. The restaurant also offers complimentary mimosas and flowers for moms on Mother's Day, making it an ideal spot to celebrate with loved ones.
The menu at Orso's is extensive, featuring classic Italian dishes like pasta carbonara, chicken parmesan, and veal marsala. They also have a variety of seafood options like grilled octopus and shrimp scampi. The portions are generous, perfect for sharing with family or friends.
Reservations are recommended as the restaurant can get busy, but the staff is always accommodating and attentive to guests' needs. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a fun night out with friends, Orso's Restaurant is sure to impress with its delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and exceptional service.
